inREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Lt. Thoby Archer and Exec. Asst. Ingrid Ono
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of a one-year grant agreement with the California Highway Patrol to provide overtime funding to combat impaired driving, adopt Resolution No. 2024-48 accepting grant funds and appropriation of funds.
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Statement of Issue:
In July of 2024, the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) received notice from the California Highway Patrol that the City of Huntington Beach was awarded a new one-year traffic safety grant aimed at combating impaired driving. The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) grant #17887 will provide funding in the amount of $84,480 for the reimbursement of costs associated with DUI enforcement and training.
Financial Impact:
This one-year reimbursable grant is funded by the California Highway Patrol. The amount of $84,480 is to be utilized between July 1st, 2024, and June 30th, 2025. The appropriation request is fully offset by this revenue source.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the City Council to execute the grant agreement for “FY24/25 CTFGP Law Enforcement - Huntington Beach Police Department”
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Chief of Police to Accept Grant Funds from the State of California Department of California Highway Patrol for DUI Saturation Patrols and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Training”
C) Appropriate grant funds in the amount of $84,480 to a new grant account for separate tracking.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Funding the proposed project aims to reduce the incidence of DUI-related accidents and arrests in the community by focusing on two key areas: training and enforcement. To achieve the desired outcomes, the project will utilize funding to host Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) with certified HBPD instructors and will also be used to train officers who require SFST training. In both cases, the training will be during officers/instructors' days off and will require overtime through grant funding.
In addition to training, the project will also use funding to conduct DUI saturation patrols in the community. These patrols will be carried out by officers who have received the necessary DUI-related training. The patrols will be conducted at high-risk times and in high-risk areas where DUI offenses are more likely to occur. By increasing the presence of law enforcement in these areas, the project aims to deter DUI offenders and reduce the incidence of DUI-related accidents and arrests.
Overall, the proposed project will employ a dual strategy targeting both DUI enforcement and education for law enforcement personnel. By equipping officers with specialized training in DUI detection and intervention techniques, the initiative aims to bolster the effectiveness of DUI saturation patrols and enhance overall police readiness. This focused approach is expected to directly contribute to a reduction in DUI-related incidents, thereby increasing safety and accountability within the community.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 8 - Public Safety, Strategy A - Community-wide comprehensive risk reduction program to optimize public safety's emergency response and reduce the number of calls.
Attachment(s):
1. Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol and City of Huntington Beach (Award #17887)
2. Resolution 2024-48