HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-12; City Council; 19311; Acceptance of equipment for Safety CenterCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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Acceptance of Equipment from the
Regional Command Control and
Communications Interoperatbility
Project
DEPT. HEAD
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-037 accepting equipment from the County and City of
San Diego's Regional Command & Control Communications (3Cs) Project and allowing the
upgrade of the microwave equipment currently located at the Safety Center.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Regional 3Cs Project electronically links City and County emergency operations centers
(EOC), and other public safety agencies across the southwest region of the U.S., for the
purpose of sharing disaster and emergency incident information and data. Largely funded
through regional Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funds, the 3Cs Project has
established microwave and fiber networks in San Diego County. The Project goal is to connect
all local jurisdictions and other public safety agencies in San Diego County. Approval of this
resolution will permit Carlsbad's participation in the network. Project capabilities include:
teleconferencing, access to public safety broadcast network, secure web streaming including
aerial (helicopter) video, and Voice over Internet Protocol. This system will help to close
communications gaps identified during the 2003 Cedar Fire, and permit video teleconferencing
from the Carlsbad EOC.
As a participant in the 3Cs Project, equipment is purchased on behalf of the City of Carlsbad
using regional Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and other grant funds administered
by the County and City of San Diego. Sustainment and maintenance costs are the
responsibility of the City. The 3Cs Project provides video teleconferencing system including
monitors, cameras, processing equipment, radio, antenna, waveguide, etc., and installation
support, to each participating agency. This equipment becomes the property of the City. The
3Cs Project will also upgrade all microwave sites on the RCS backbone in order to
accommodate the new equipment. The microwave equipment remains the property of
RCS/3C's. Equipment is to be stored and used in the Safety Center EOC and the Police
Communications Center. The upgrade of the microwave equipment and antenna installation
and system testing is scheduled to begin approximately 2/19/08.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Yearly maintenance costs are estimated to be between $6,000 and $12,000 and will be
requested in the 08/09 Emergency Preparedness general fund budget. The value of the video
teleconferencing equipment being provided is approximately $30,000.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Maria Callander 760-931-2176 mcall@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065 and CEQA Guideline section 15738, this
does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA and therefore, does not require an
environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2008-037 accepting equipment from the County and City of San
Diego's Regional Command & Control Communications (3Cs) Project and allowing
the upgrade of the microwave equipment currently located at the Safety Center.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-037
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AND PROVIDING
3 COUNTY AND CITY OF SAN DIEGO PURCHASED
, EQUIPMENT TO THE CARLSBAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER USE.
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6 WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department is eligible to receive Regional
7 Command and Control Communications (3Cs) equipment purchased by the County and
City of San Diego Regional 3Cs Project funded through the Homeland Security Grant
9 Program (HSGP) and Community Policing (COPS) Grant for emergency preparedness;
10 WHEREAS, the City will benefit from enhanced communications with other
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agencies major incidents and emergencies;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
15 Carlsbad, California, as follows:
16 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
17 2. The Police Chief, Fire Chief or designee is authorized to accept Regional
18 3C's equipment.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 12th day of February, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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