Administrative
Report
H.13., File # 23-5535 Meeting Date: 2/21/2023
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
TITLE
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2302-024 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 TO APPROPRIATE $63,187.44 IN
CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER WELLNESS AND
MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AWARD FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Officer wellness and mental health grants were included in the California Budget Act of 2022 (Assembly Bill 187), and are administered through the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). Per the Bill, eligible law enforcement agencies have been allocated funding based on the number of officers. Redondo Beach has been awarded $63,187.44 for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health services for Department personnel.
BACKGROUND
California Assembly Bill 187 (Budget Act of 2022) included grant funding for officer wellness and mental health. All eligible law enforcement agencies within the State have been appropriated funding based on their number of officers. Redondo Beach was awarded $63,187.44. The purpose of the grant funding is to improve officer wellness and to expand mental health resources by implementing programs such as:
1. Establishing officer wellness units or expanding existing officer wellness units
2. Establishing peer support units or expanding peer support units
3. Increasing available services provided by licensed mental health professionals, counselors, or other professionals that work with law enforcement personnel
4. Expanding multiagency mutual aid programs focused on officer wellness and mental health
5. Other programs or services that are evidence based or have a successful track record of enhancing officer wellness
Program funds may be utilized through November 2025, with a final expenditure and impact report due by December 1, 2025. Additionally, grant recipients will submit a brief annual expenditure report.
Reports are to be provided to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
The Redondo Beach Police Department will form a Wellness Committee to develop and implement program activities that utilize the grant funding.
H.13., File # 23-5535 Meeting Date: 2/21/2023
COORDINATION
The Resolution was approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant award totals $63,187.44, which will be allocated to the Intergovernmental Grants Fund.
There is no requirement for matching funds from the City.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Reso - Modifying the Adopted FY 2022-23 budget to include $63,187 in grant funds from the California Board of State and Community Corrections
· Grant Award Letter - California Board of State and Community Corrections · FAQs - Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program · Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program Funding Distribution List