REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL December 6, 2018 FROM: JERRY DYER, Chief of Police Police Department BY: LYDIA CARRASCO, Deputy Chief Administrative Services Division SUBJECT ..Title Actions pertaining to the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC): 1. Approve the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with PORAC to reimburse the City of Fresno $163,700 for the annual cost of one full time police officer elected to serve on the PORAC Board of Directors, effective January 1 through June 2019. 2. ***RESOLUTION - 4th Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2018-158, adding one police officer position to the Fresno Police Department, effective January 1, 2019 (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - 14th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2018-157 appropriating $72,900, to fund a full time police officer from January through June 2019. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with PORAC to reimburse the City of Fresno $163,700 for the annual cost of one full time police officer elected to serve on the PORAC Board of Directors, effective January 1 through June 2019. Staff also recommends the City Council adopt the 4th Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution No. 2018-158, which will add one police officer position to the Department effective January 1, 2019. Finally, staff recommends the City Council adopt the 14th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2018-157 appropriating $72,900, which funds the position for the balance of FY 19 (January through June 2019). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) has agreed to reimburse the City of Fresno for the full cost, salary and benefits, of a Fresno Police Officer who has been elected to the PORAC Board of Directors, effective January 1 through December 31, 2019. While the officer is fulfilling the duties of the PORAC Board, City Council's adoption of the PAR and AAR will enable the Department to backfill the position and continue its current level of public safety. BACKGROUND Support of this agreement enables the City of Fresno to show its support of the mission of the Peace Officers Research Association of California. Their mission is to maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of rank-and-file peace officers; identifying the needs of the law enforcement community and providing programs to meet those needs; representing and protecting the rights and benefits of peace officers; creating an environment in which peace officers interact and work toward achieving common goals and objectives; conducting research, providing education and training, and defining and enhancing standards for professionalism; and promoting public awareness that encourages and maintains the image of a professional peace officer. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this item does not qualify as a "project" for the purposes of CEQA LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference was not considered because accepting funding does not include a bid or the award of a construction or service contract. FISCAL IMPACT PORAC will fund 100 percent of the Fresno Police Department's cost, salary and benefits, for one full-time police officer elected to serve on the Board of Directors from January 1 - December 31, 2019. Attachments: PORAC Agreement 4th Amendment to PAR No. 2018-158 14th Amendment to AAR No. 2018-157