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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 29 - Donation of a Police K-9 Animal, Equipment and Supplies, and Training Police Department https://www.santa-ana.org/pd Item # 29 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report April 6, 2021 TOPIC: Donation of a Police K-9 Animal, Equipment and Supplies, and Training AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Agreement Accepting the Donation of a Police K-9 Animal, Equipment and Supplies, and $5,000 to Cover Training Expenses from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department Vice/Narcotics K-9 Program RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of a Police K-9 animal, equipment and supplies, and $5,000 to cover training expenses from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department’s Vice/Narcotics Unit and implementation of a K-9 Narcotics Detection Program. 2.Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $5,000 in Police Miscellaneous Reimbursement revenue (account no. 01114002 57402) and appropriating same to the Vice/Narcotics Training, Transportation and Meetings account (no. 01114470 62120). DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department recently researched the benefits of implementing a K-9 Narcotics Detection Program. Currently, the Department does not have such a program, and relies on neighboring agencies for K-9 narcotics detection dogs. A K-9 narcotics detection program will assist the Department in identifying areas in which narcotics are sold. This will include narcotic houses that are a blight on the community, illegal cannabis cultivations, and other locations. The implementation of a narcotics program will also assist in the seizing of narcotics and reducing the amount of man hours required in these types of investigations. Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit has six apprehension canines, a bloodhound, and a therapeutic dog. In addition to enforcement duties, the Canine Unit performs public relation activities that enhance the crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. During public demonstrations, community members are able to “meet and greet” the police service dogs and observe live bite and detection demonstrations. Donation of a police K-9 animal, equipment and supplies, and training April 6, 2021 Page 2 5 7 5 From time to time, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance Department programs. Recently, Police Volunteer Johanna Scillieri agreed to donate K- 9 “Poppy”, and a K-9 training essentials kit to the Santa Ana Police Department’s K-9 Program. Ms. Scillieri’s also volunteered to donate a one-time amount of $5,000 for the Basic Handlers Training Course. The total value of the K-9 animal, equipment and supplies, and $5,000 in training funds donated by Johanna will be $12,715.11, as detailed below: 1 K-9 Poppy $7,000 2 K-9 Training Essentials Kit $715.11 3 Basic Handlers Training Course $5,000 Total $12,715.11 In addition to her generous support of the Santa Ana Police Department’s K-9 Program, Johanna volunteers up to 30 hours per week to support the Investigations Bureau. Ms. Scillieri also contributed resources towards a natural plant beautification project for the Police Administration Building's main entrance. The Santa Ana Police Department appreciates the partnership it has with its volunteers and recommends approval of this resolution. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The appropriation adjustment will recognize $5,000 in Police Miscellaneous Reimbursement revenue (account no. 01114002 57402) and appropriating same to the Vice/Narcotics Training, Transportation and Meetings account (no. 01114470 62120). EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution Submitted By: David Valentin, Police Chief Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager Resolution 2021-xxx Page 1 of 3 TB 4.6.2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-xxx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE K-9 ANIMAL, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM JOHANNA SCILLIERI FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A.WHEREAS, the Santa Ana Police Department (“Department”) does not currently maintain a K-9 Narcotics Detection Program and has implemented the use of such K-9 resources via the assistance of neighboring law enforcement agencies; and B.WHEREAS, the Department will initiate its own K-9 Narcotics Detection Program to provide a valuable narcotics detection resource to assist the Department’s Vice/Narcotics Unit; and C.WHEREAS, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance the K-9 program and Police Volunteer Johanna Scillieri, who volunteers up to 30 hours per week in the Investigations Bureau at Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and who has a passion for animals and the Department’s K-9 program, wishes to donate one Police K-9, Poppy, to the Santa Ana Police Department; and D.WHEREAS, Poppy will be trained and certified under the SAPD’s program with Centurion K-9 Training and will serve in the Department’s K-9 Narcotics Detection Program; and E.WHEREAS, the total cost to Ms. Scilleri to purchase Poppy, including training, equipment and supplies which she will donate to SAPD is approximately $7,715.11; and F.WHEREAS, the value to provide the basic handlers training course for the K-9 Narcotics Detection Program and handling of trained K-9 for this Program is $5,000; and G.WHEREAS, the total value for the donation by Ms. Scilleri is approximately $12,715.11. Exhibit 1 Resolution 2021-xxx Page 2 of 3 Section 2. The City hereby accepts the donation of Poppy, to its ranks, and the training, equipment and supplies for this K-9, and its handler, for the K-9 Narcotics Detection Program. Section 4. If section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Resolution, and each and all provisions hereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more provisions may be declared invalid. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of April 2021. Vicente Sarmiento Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Tamara Bogosian Sr. Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolution 2021-xxx Page 3 of 3 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2021-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on . Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution 2021-xxx Page 1 of 3 TB 4.6.2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-xxx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE K-9 ANIMAL, EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES, AND FUNDING FOR TRAINING FROM JOHANNA SCILLIERI FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. WHEREAS, the Santa Ana Police Department (“Department”) does not currently maintain a K-9 Narcotics Detection Program (“Program”) and has implemented the use of such K-9 resources via the assistance of neighboring law enforcement agencies; and B. WHEREAS, the Department will initiate its own K-9 Narcotics Detection Program to provide a valuable narcotics detection resource to assist the Department’s Vice/Narcotics Unit; and C. WHEREAS, the addition of this Program will assist the Department in identifying areas in which narcotics are sold that present a blight on the community; and D. WHEREAS, the implementation of this Program will also assist in the seizing narcotics and reducing the amount of investigation hours; and E. WHEREAS, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance the K-9 program and Police Volunteer Johanna Scillieri, who volunteers up to 30 hours per week in the Investigations Bureau at Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and who has a passion for animals and the Department’s K-9 program, wishes to donate one Police K-9, Poppy, to the Santa Ana Police Department; and F. WHEREAS, Poppy will be trained and certified under the SAPD’s program with Centurion K-9 Training and will serve in the Department’s K-9 Narcotics Detection Program; and G. WHEREAS, the total cost to Ms. Scillieri to purchase Poppy, including equipment and supplies which she will donate to SAPD is approximately $7,715.11; and H. WHEREAS, the costs for the basic handlers training course for the K-9 Resolution 2021-xxx Page 2 of 3 Narcotics Detection Program is $5,000 and Ms. Scillieri will make a one-time donation in the amount of $5,000 to fund this training; and I. WHEREAS, the total value for the donation by Ms. Scilleri is approximately $12,715.11. Section 2. The City hereby accepts the donation of Poppy, to its ranks, and the training, equipment and supplies for this K-9, and its handler, for the K-9 Narcotics Detection Program. Section 3. If section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Resolution, and each and all provisions hereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more provisions may be declared invalid. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of April 2021. Vicente Sarmiento Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Tamara Bogosian Sr. Assistant City Attorney Resolution 2021-xxx Page 3 of 3 AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2021-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on . Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana