smuggling and marine interdiction related crimes. Additionally, funding was awarded to purchase Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras to be placed at high traffic areas along the coastline. The special operations and ALPR cameras will show high levels of law enforcement presence and serve as a criminal deterrent to help maintain coastal borders, and can lead to drug and vehicle seizures, as well as arrests. In addition, a portion of the funding will go towards the purchase of a new black and white patrol vehicle to be used during these operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funding has been included in the FY 2024-2025 Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7556:
1. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an agreement on the City’s behalf for transfer or purchase of equipment and services for reimbursement of operating costs for FY 2023; and,
2. Authorizing any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and subgranted through the Riverside Sheriff’s Department in connection with the Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Homeland Security Grant Program.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Michael Henderson Jill R. Ingram
Michael Henderson, Chief of Police Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Prepared by: Sergeant Brian Gray, Emergency Services Coordinator ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 7556
B. 2023 Operation Stonegarden Memorandum of Agreement
RESOLUTION 7556
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE SUB-AWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITIES OF SEAL BEACH, RIVERSIDE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, AND OTHER PARTICIPATNG AGENCIES FOR THE FY 2023
OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act provides funding to address the needs of improving operational control of the border through increased coordination and enforcement capabilities through Operation Stonegarden (OPSG); and,
WHEREAS, the Seal Beach Police Department is eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of reimbursement for equipment, maintenance costs, overtime, and management and administrative costs incurred, through Homeland Security sub-grants from Riverside Sheriff’s Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the agreement for transfer or purchase of equipment and services for reimbursement of operating costs FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Homeland Security Grand Program and to take any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and sub-granted through the
Riverside Sheriff’s Department.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Chief of Police and/or the City Manager to execute the agreement and any other documents necessary to receive and use the grant funds.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of August 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 7556 on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of August 2024.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk