ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: C3
Prepared by: Angie Baggett, Management Analyst Meeting Date: September 12, 2023 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar SUBJECT: 2023 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
RECOMMENDATIONS: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023- , approving the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant application and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to sign related documents.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Public Safety and Fiscal Responsibility.
PRIOR ACTION: On August 23, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-121, approving the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote 5-0).
On August 10, 2021, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-127, approving the 2021 Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote: 5- 0).
On September 8, 2020, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2020-157, approving the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote: 5- 0).
For a comprehensive list of prior City Council actions, please see Exhibit 4.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, is designed to enhance law enforcement programs within the community. JAG funds can be used for local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice. The City of Vista has applied for and received JAG funds since 2005. Staff recommends submitting an application for the 2023 JAG grant, for the Junior Deputy Program and other community-based safety initiatives.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Justice Assistance Grant is a reimbursement grant program. The City’s 2023 allocation is $29,155. Following the grant award, a revenue adjustment accepting the funds in the City’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 and 2024/25 Operating Budget will be included in a future quarterly budget report.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-158. Vote: 5-0
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: 2023 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
EXHIBITS:
1.City Council Resolution No. 2023- , approving the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant application and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to sign related documents
2.Certifications and Assurances
3. 2023 Justice Assistance Grant Application Materials
4.Prior City Council Actions
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2023 JUSTICE ASSISTANT GRANT
APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR
DESIGNEE TO SIGN RELATED DOCUMENTS
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. The Bureau of Justice Assistance offers the Justice Assistance Grant to local jurisdictions to enhance law enforcement programs.
B.The City of Vista receives law enforcement services through a contract with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
C.The City Council desires to fund the Jr Deputy program and other community based law enforcement activities.
2. Action.
A.The City Council authorizes the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to file an application and all related materials on behalf of the City of Vista for the Justice Assistance Grant for the above mentioned purpose and to approve and execute on behalf of the City of Vista all agreements and related documents necessary and proper for the grant.
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on September 12th, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
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JOHN FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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EXHIBIT 1
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2023 Local Solicitation Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government On behalf of the applicant unit of local government named below, in support of that locality’s application for an award under the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (“JAG”) Program, and further to 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a), I certify to the Office of Justice Programs (“OJP”), U.S. Department of Justice (“USDOJ”), that all of the following are true and correct:
1.I am the chief executive of the applicant unit of local government named below, and I have the authority to make the following representations on my own behalf as chief executive and on behalf of the applicant unit of local government. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any OJP decision to make an award, under the application described above, to the applicant unit of local government.
2.I certify that no federal funds made available by the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above will be used to supplant local funds, but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities.
3.I assure that the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was submitted for review to the governing body of the unit of local government (e.g., city council or county commission), or to an organization designated by that governing body, not less than 30 days before the date of this certification.
4.I assure that, before the date of this certification— (a) the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was made public; and (b) an opportunity to comment on that application (or amendment) was provided to citizens and to neighborhood or community-based organizations, to the extent applicable law or established procedure made such an opportunity available.
5.I assure that, for each fiscal year of the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above, the applicant unit of local government will maintain and report such data, records, and information (programmatic and financial), as OJP may reasonably require.
6.I have carefully reviewed 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a)(5), and, with respect to the programs to be funded by the award (if any), I hereby make the certification required by section 10153(a)(5), as to each of the items specified therein.
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Signature of Chief Executive of the Applicant Unit of
Local Government
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Printed Name of Chief Executive
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Date of Certification
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Title of Chief Executive
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Name of Applicant Unit of Local Government
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EXHIBIT 2
The City of Vista will utilize its FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award to fund the Junior Deputy Program and the Academia de Alguacil. Funds from the grant will help support the implementation of programs by supporting overtime costs for Sheriff personnel and promotional and educational materials.
The Vista Sheriff Department's Junior Deputy Academy (JDA) is a 12-week character building program for youth between 10 and 16 years. The program introduces youth to the Sheriff’s Department and their role in the community; encourages healthy habits including self- awareness, discipline, and courage; improves decision making skills and conflict resolution techniques. The program introduces youth and their families to substance abuse trends among youth in the community to create awareness and a platform to openly communicate about how substances can impact your mind, body, relationships, and family. The Junior Deputy Program includes role-playing, physical training, guest speakers from various divisions of safety and law enforcement throughout the County and introduces youth to a broad array of public service careers.
Academia de Alguacil is a five-week Sheriff's Academy delivered in Spanish. Though the Sheriff's Department has hosted several iterations of the Citizens' Academy along with the San Diego District Attorney's Office, this program is different in that it was specifically designed to build relationships with Spanish-only speaking community members. Academia de Alguacil is designed with cultural needs at the forefront with curriculum and presentations entirely in Spanish and built around reoccurring needs and themes communicated to and observed by our deputies in the communities. One benefits of the program is allowing the Sheriff's Department to build trust and develop a relationship that allows for a level of ease in asking important and pointed questions. Topics included in the curriculum were immigration laws, what to expect at traffic stops, domestic violence, drug addiction, human trafficking, hate crimes, gangs, and how to become a deputy sheriff. The program hosts are Hispanic deputy sheriffs from various rankings and assignments in the department to bring different areas of expertise.
The goal of JDA and Academia de Alguacil is to develop positive youth engagement opportunities to prevent the onset of delinquent behavior and support families to help youth build their personal assets and resilience. The JDA will achieve this goal through the completion of the following outcomes: 1) Host two academies annually reaching at least 120 local youth, and 2) provide two community engagement opportunities to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community.
The total project costs are $29,155. The Project Budget is primarily allocated to a Subaward to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, which administers the Junior Deputy Program for $28,000. Other Costs, totaling $1,155, include graduation materials, office supplies, and printing.
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EXHIBIT 3
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
Prior City Council Action
On August 23, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-121, approving the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote 5-0).
On August 10, 2021, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-127, approving the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote:
5-0).
On September 8, 2020, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2020-157, approving the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote: 5-0).
On September 10, 2019, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2019-116, approving the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote 5-0).
On August 22, 2017, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2017-113, approving the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote 5-0).
On June 28, 2016, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2016-103, approving the Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote:
5-0).
On June 23, 2015, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2015-119, approving the Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote:
4-0, Aguilera absent).
On May 27, 2014, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2014-72, approving the Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote:
5-0).
On May 27, 2014, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2014-73, amending the Operating Program Budget for the 2013/14 fiscal year to recognize 2013 Justice Assistance Grant funding (Vote: 5-0).
On June 25, 2013, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2013-107, approving the Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote:5-0).
On May 8, 2012, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2012-63, approving the Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents (Vote:5-0).
On September 13, 2011, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2011-142, accepting the Justice Assistance Grant Award, authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents, and amending the Operating Program Budget for the 2011/2012 fiscal year (Vote: 5-0). 09/12/2023 C3 Page 6 of 7
EXHIBIT 4
On July 13, 2010, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2010-111, approving the Justice Assistance Grant application (Vote: 5-0).
On September 9, 2008, adopted Resolution No. 2008-181, accepting the Justice Assistance Grant Award, authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents, and amending the Operating Budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year (Vote: 5-0).
On June 12, 2007, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2007-86, approving the Justice Assistance Grant application to the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (Vote:
5-0).
On February 28, 2006, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2006-43, approving the Justice Assistance Grant application to the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (Vote:
5-0).
On March 8, 2005, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2005-50, approving the Justice Assistance Grant application to the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (Vote:
5-0).
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