HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-18; City Council; 19940; Grant Program Community Emergency Response TeamsCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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MTG. 08/18/09
DEPT. FIRE
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR SAN
DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC CERT
MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt Resolution No.2009-216 authorizing the Carlsbad Fire
Department to apply for the San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) mini-grant program for
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT).
ITEM EXPLANATION:
SDG&E invests financial resources to improve the quality of life in communities in which it does
business. SDG&E established a mini-grant program for CERT to promote emergency
preparedness and encourage safety at home and in local neighborhoods. SDG&E is making
$2,500 available to support local CERT programs (Exhibit 1). The funds can be used to
promote volunteer recruitment, training and equipment for CERT programs.
The Carlsbad Fire Department grant request is for $2,500. The grant funds will be used to
enhance Carlsbad's CERT program by funding the purchase of additional Federal code-
compliant safety vests. Recent changes in highway safety code requirements make purchasing
Federal code-compliant safety vests the CERT program's highest personal protective
equipment priority. These funds will supplement San Diego Police Foundation grant funds
recently awarded for this purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The SDG&E grant award of $2,500 represents one-time funds. There is no matching fund
requirement. If awarded, the SDG&E funds will be appropriated to the Fire Department
Emergency Preparedness program.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, this
does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA and, therefore, does not require an
environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Sempra Energy Supported Program Areas and Application Procedures
2. Resolution No. 2009-216
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kevin Crawford 760-931-2141 Kevin.Crawford@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED
DENIED
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Committed to the Community
The Sempra Energy family of companies and its employees are involved in our communities every day.
We work alongside community and business leaders to invest our time, talents and resources to help improve the quality
of life for our neighbors and customers. We provide support to programs that help meet community needs and address
issues facing our diverse communities.
Partnerships & Program Areas We Support
As part of the commitment to communities where we have employees and established businesses, we focus on funding
community partnerships in key areas where we can really make a difference. Before applying, please review our giving
areas and funding guidelines below.
Environment
We believe in protecting and preserving the earth. We support programs that promote environmental stewardship,
recycling and conservation efforts, and natural resource management.
Education & Leadership Development
Today's youth will become tomorrow's leaders. We support programs that help students achieve their full potential In the
areas of math, science and technology, as well as student achievement and leadership development.
Emergency Preparedness & Safety
Being prepared for a disaster is vital to the health and safety of our communities. We support programs that promote
emergency preparedness and encourage safety at home and in our neighborhoods.
Economic, Community & Business Development
Helping our communities prosper and thrive is good for our communities and its residents. We support Chambers of
Commerce, Economic Development organizations and Industry associations that promote economic vitality In the local
community and region.
Employee Giving & Volunteerism
Our employees are our greatest assets. We support employee involvement in local communities through several programs
including Matching Gifts to Schools and Arts & Cultural organizations; Volunteer Incentive for volunteer service to public
charities and through our Sempra Employees Giving Network.
Charitable Contributions Funding Guidelines & How to Apply
Charitable Contributions Funding Guidelines
The Sempra Energy family of companies funds programs that support the environment; education & leadership
development; emergency preparedness & safety; and economic, community and business development through
partnerships with local chambers, economic development councils and industry associations.
General exclusions and restrictions for charitable contributions
We generally do not accept or fund requests for charitable contributions that benefit:
" Individuals, with the exception of company-sponsored scholarship programs.
• Private foundations and endowment funds.
• Groups that practice discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental
disabilities, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.
1 Sectarian or denominational religious groups, except for programs that are broadly promoted, available to
anyone and free from religious orientation.
1 Political parties, candidates or partisan-political groups.
We generally do not fund requests for these types of programs:
• General operating expenses
» Travel expense
• Loans or loan guarantees
• Debt reduction or past operating deficits
• Liquidation of an organization
• Capital-improvement or building funds
• Reducing or donating the cost of any natural gas or electrical service that other customers of our utility
companies must pay for, with trie exception of the programs approved by the California Public Utilities
•Commission administered by San Diego Gas & Electric® and Southern California Gas Co.
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Apply for Funding
The Sempra Energy family of companies support programs in our giving areas that embrace diversity and provide
measurable outcomes for the communities where we do business. We appreciate groups that work creatively and
collaborate with others to address issues in the most efficient way. We believe that some of the best ideas are bom from
an environment of innovation. Because we want to make a difference, we favor partnerships that clearly define how
success will get measured and have mechanisms in place to track results and outcomes.
The Sempra Energy family of companies uses a four-step process to evaluate applications and award grants.
We know you are busy so we've designed a system to save you time. Please note that the process may take between four
to six weeks, so please keep that in mind when submitting your proposal.
Additionally, as a commitment to protect the environment and process applications more efficiently, we only accept online
applications. Applications received through the mail will not be considered.
The Sempra Energy family of companies accept applications April through October of each year.
For questions on the process, you can e-mail Communitv@SemDra.corn
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ieff.murdock@carlsbadca.gov
From: Oliver, Donovan C [mailto:DOIiver@sempra.com]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:27 PM
To: David Harrison
Subject: CERT Grant Application
Good afternoon,
I'm contacting you on behalf of Brandi Turner regarding the SDG&E mini-grant program for CERT. I have been working
closely with her on SDG&E's charitable contributions to support emergency preparedness during my internship at
Sempra/SDG&E.
Thank you for returning the questionnaire. After reviewing the initial information, we'd like to ask for more details
regarding:
1. Amount requested ($500 - $2,500)
2. Description of the program to be funded, i.e. what the grant money will be used for. (Volunteer recruitment, retention
and/or recognition/reward.)
Please reply to this email by Friday, June 12, and Brandi or I will be in touch shortly.
Thank you,
Clark Oliver
Community Partnerships: Sempra Energy
(619) 696-2439
David Harrison
From: Jeff Murdock
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:25 AM
To: David Harrison
Subject: FW:SDG&ETour
Attachments: CERT Questionnaire (2).docx
David,
Good Morning.
Apparently, SDGE wants to give away a few grants. Please review the attached CERT questionnaire. I have already filled
it in, but I do not know the term, "non-profit FSC".
Thank you,
Jeff
From: Place, Stasia [mailto:Stasia.Place@sdcounty.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:27 PM
To: Bill Leininger; Chuck Milks; Craig Williams; Diane Hake; Ned Vander Pol; np@macko.net; Patrick O'Neil (E-mail);
Robert Frey (E-mail); Leininger, William M CDR; Jeff Murdock
Subject: SDG&E Tour
Hello everyone,
Thank you for your RSVP for the SDG&E Tour tomorrow, May 28th. The tour will start at 1 :30pm.
Attached, you will find driving directions to the facility located at 9060 Friars Road in Mission Valley. You may want
to allow extra time to get through the security gate and park. When you check in at the guard gate, please indicate that
you are attending the CERT Executive Council Tour at the Mission Control and are the guests of Danny Zaragoza .
The guard can give you specific directions for parking and the meeting room location.
After the tour, the Sempra Energy, Community Relations Manager, Brandi Turner would like to discuss potential funding
opportunities with those in attendance. They would like to explore a comprehensive grant that
benefits all CERT programs in San Diego County as well as mini-grants for individual groups. SDG&E is interested in
funding mini-grants that promote volunteer recruitment, retention or recognition for individual CERT programs. The
funding range will be between $500 and $2,500 per CERT.
SDG&E has asked for all the Programs to complete the attached CERT questionnaire and bring it with you to the tour.
Thank you all again - 1 look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.'
Emergency Services Coordinator
County of San Diego, Office of Emergency Services
5555 Overland Ave. Building 19
San Diego, CA 92123
Direct Line: (858)715-2207
Main Line: (858) 565-3490
Fax: (858) 565-3499
Email: stasia.place@sdcountv.ca.aov
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-216
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION YING FOR
3 GRANT FUNDING FROM SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR
4 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) PROGRAM.
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6 WHEREAS, San Diego Gas and Electric is accepting applications for their mini-
7 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program; and
8 WHEREAS, the goal of this grant is to promote emergency preparedness and
9 encourage safety at home and in local neighborhoods; and
10 WHEREAS, it is the desire of Carlsbad Fire Department to participate in this
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program to enhance emergency preparedness;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
15 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
16 2. That Council authorizes the submittal of this grant application.
17 3. That the Fire Chief, or Fire Chief's designee, is authorized to execute any and
18 all documentation associated with applying for grant funding from San Diego
19 Gas and Electric to enhance the City of Carlsbad's CERT emergency
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 18th day of August 2009, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard, Blackburn
None
None
,LAUDE A LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M>WQOD, <£j$y Clerk
Karen R. Kundtz, Assistant City Clerk
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