City Council

9. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES FOR 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT FUNDS AND AMEND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S FY 2026 OPERATING BUDGETS TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE THE GRANT FUNDS (Fire Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) "Common Sense" exemption; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the City of Los Angeles to accept and administer 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds; and (3) Amend the Fire Department and Public Health Department Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budgets by recognizing revenue and appropriating $200,185 awarded by UASI as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report.