Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR
OPERATION STONEGARDEN, AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025 -26 BUDGET , AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, since the events of September 11, 2001, the interception of terrorists and their weapons attempting entry across the nation’s borders has become the priority mission of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, grant funding via “Operation Stonegarden” has been awarded by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security to the San Diego County region to facilitate regional partnerships and enhance law enforcement preparedness and operational readiness along the land and water borders of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Police Department (“CVPD”) has been allocated grant funding (“Grant Funds”) in the amount of $100,000 for Operation Stonegarden to participate in regional enforcement efforts and support the mission of the operation; and
WHEREAS, CVPD will only enforce local and state laws within the City of Chula Vista, subject to the California Values Act (SB 54; Chapter 495) . CVPD cannot and will not enforce or aid in the enforcement of immigration laws on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Border Patrol; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Funds provided by U.S. Department of Homeland Security will completely offset the total costs of Operation Stonegarden.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts Grant Funds in the amount of $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and amends the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by appropriating $100,000 to the personnel category of the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the City Manager, or Chief of Police, is authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, any amendments, extensions, or renewals of the agreement, and all documents necessary and appropriate to implement this resolution.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Resolution No.
Roxana Kennedy Marco A. Verdugo
Chief of Police City Attorney