Resolution No. 2012-143RESOLUTION NO. 2012-143
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF VERNON AND THE UNITED STATES DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE SOUTHWEST
BORDER INITIATIVE TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
enter into an Agreement with the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration ("DEA") regarding the Southwest Border Initiative Task
Force ("Task Force"); and
WHEREAS, the Task Force will work to disrupt illicit drug
traffic in the area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking
organizations, gather and report intelligence data relating to
trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs, and conduct undercover
operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional methods of
investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in
effective prosecution; and
WHEREAS, one detective of the Vernon Police Department has
been assigned to the DEA Task Force since July 2008; and
WHEREAS, participation in Task Force activities has proved
beneficial to the City and the business community resulting in
significant revenue for the City through asset forfeiture; and
WHEREAS, by memo dated July 5, 2012, the Police Department
has recommended that the City enter into a new agreement with the DEA
to allow a Vernon detective to continue to participate in Task Force
activities through September 30, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the State and Local Task Force Agreement, in substantially the
same form as the copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
authorizes the City Administrator, or his designee, to negotiate with
the DEA modifications to the Agreement which in the opinion of the City
Administrator and the City Attorney will better protect the City.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Interim Chief of Police to execute the Agreement for,
and on behalf of, the City of Vernon as attached in Exhibit A, or
alternatively, to execute a modified Agreement if the changes
negotiated with the DEA are approved by the City Attorney, and the City
Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, is hereby authorized to attest thereto.
SECTION 4: The City.Council of the City of Vernon hereby
instructs the City Administrator, or his designee, to take whatever
actions are deemed necessary or desirable for the purpose of
implementing and carrying out the purposes specified in the Agreement.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the City Clerk, or the City Clerk's designee, to send an
executed Agreement to the DEA Los Angeles. Field Division Office before
September 1, 2012.
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SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of
Resolutions of the Council of this City.
ATT T:
Wil
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 2012.
i
ity Clerk
Name: William J. DaViS
Title: 44P off/ Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No. 2012-143, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this -It day of July, 2012, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
' DISTRICT OR RESIDENT OFFICE
STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
AND
THE VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is made this I" day of October, 2012, between the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the
Vernon Police Department (hereinafter "VPD"). The DEA is authorized to enter into this
cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the
provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in
the Los Angeles County area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and
detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of, the parties hereto
agree to the following:
1. The Southwest Border Initiative Task Force will perform the activities and duties
described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the area by immobilizing targeted violators and
trafficking organizations;
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and
dangerous drugs; and
c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in effective
prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of California.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force, the VPD
agrees to detail one experienced officer(s) to the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force
for a period of not less then two years. During this period of assignment, the VPD
officer(s) will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel
assigned to the Task Force.
3. The VPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to DEA policies and
procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for
dismissal from the Task Force.
4. The VPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force
Officers of DEA pursuant.to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force, DEA will
assign Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA 4ill also, subject to the availability of
annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary
funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and officers
assigned to the Task Force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel
funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment,
training, and other support items.
6. The VPD officer(s) shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended, and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United
States Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F,
G, H and I.
7. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one
(1) until September30, 2013. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty
days' advance written notice. Billings for all outstanding obligations must be received by
DEA within 90 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be
responsible only for obligations incurred by VPD officer(s) during the term of this
agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date:
Briane M. Grey
Acting Special Agent in Charge
For the Vernon Police Department:
Date
Daniel Calleros
Interim Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
(1). OJP Form 4061/6 (3-91): Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug Free Workplace Requirements
(2). Roster of Local, State, or Federal Agency Personnel Assigned to the United States
Drug Enforcement, Los Angeles Field Division, Southwest Border Group Two Task
Force
ATTEST:
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Willard G. Yamaguchi,
Chief Deputy City Attorney
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
1 OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government -wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and
implemented at 28 CFR Part 69, for ersons entering into a
grant or coopperative agreement over �100,000, as defined at
28 CFR Part 69, the applicant certifies that:
(a) No Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be
pid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for in-
fluaencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in con-
nection with the making of any Federal grants the entering into
of any cooperative agreement, and extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or
cooperative agreement;
b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have
een paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or at-
tempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions;
JVThe undersigned shall require that the language of this cer-
cation be included in the award documents Tor all subawards
at all tiers (including.subgrants, contracts under grants and
cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all sub -
recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
DEBARMENT SUSPENSION, AND OTHERREPOIRESPONSIBILITY MATE
(DIRECT RECIPIENT)
As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, and implemented at 28 CFR Prt 67, for prospec-
tive participants in prima rryy covered transactions, as defined at
28 CFR Part 67, Section 67.510-
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debar-
ment declared ineligible sentenced to a denial of Federal
benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded
from covered transactions by any Federal department
or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this applica-
tion been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against
them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connec-
tion with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a
public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a
public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust
statutes or commission of embe=lement, theft forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen. property;
(c): Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or
civdl charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or
loca6 with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in
paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and -
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this applica-
tion had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or
local) terminated for cause or default; and
B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the
statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
explanation to this application.
3. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEES by the
THAN INDIVIDUALS)
implemented al. 28eCFR Part 67, Subpart F oof
granteesaas
defined at 28 CFR Part 67 Sections 67.M5 and 67.6�20-
A. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide
a drug -free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or
use of a controlled substance is prohibited to the grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on -going drug -free awareness program to
inform employees about-
(1) The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(3)Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and
(4) The .penalties that may be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged
in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the state-
ment required by paragraph (a);
(d) Ngotifyingg(( the employee in. the statement required by
grant, p. employee that, as
a condition of employment under the
OJP FORM 4061/6 (3-91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 406213 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a
violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace
no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e) Notifying, the aggency, in writing, within 10 calendar days
after receiving nO N under subparagraph (dl(2) from an
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice off such convic-
tion. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice
including position title to: Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, ATfN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue,
N.W. Washington D.C. 20531. Notice shall include the iden-
tification number(s) of each affected grant;
(f) Taking one , of the following actions, within 30 calendar
days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with
respect to any employee who is so convicted-
(1) Taking appropriate, personnel action against such an
employee, up to and including termination consistent with the
requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 103, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee toparticipate satisfactorily in a
drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for
such purposes by a Federal, Slate, or local health, law enforce-
ment, or other appropriate agency;.
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-
ffree workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b),
(c), (d), (a), and (f).
B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the
site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with
the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip
code)
Check ❑ ifthere are workplace on file that are not identified
here.
Section 67, 630 of the regulations providesthat a grantee that
is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal
fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each ap-
plication for Department of Justice fundin. States and State
agencies may a ect to use OJP Form 4061/9.
Check ❑ if the State has elected to complete OJP Form
4061 /7.
DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS)
Asprequired b the Drugg-Free Workplace Act of
gg 1988, and
defined amen ad
CFR Part 67PSec%ns 67 615 for
tees, as
A. As a condition of the grantI certify that I will not engage
in the unlawful manufacture distribution, dispensing,.posses-
sion, or use of a controlled substance in .condition any
activity with the grant; and
B. If convinced of a criminal 'dru offense resulting from a
.violation occurring during the conduct of anyy grant activity, I
will report theconviction, in writing within 10 calendar days
of the conviction, to: Department of Justice; Office of Justice
Programs,ATTN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20531.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
1. Grantee Name and Address:
Vernon Police Department
4305 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
2. Application Number and/or Project Name
Daniel Calleros, Interim Chief of Police
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
5. Signature
3. Grantee IRSNendor Number
6. Date
Roster of local, state or federal agency personnel assigned to the United States
Drug Enforcement (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division Southwest Border Initiative
Group Two Task Force
1.
.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 18, 2012
TO: Daniel Calleros, Interim Police Chief
FROM: Willard Yamaguchi, City Clerk
RE: Resolution No. 2012-143 - A Resoluti of the City Council of the City of
Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a State and Local Task
Force Agreement by and Between the City of Vernon and the United States Drug
Enforcement Administration Regarding the Southwest Border Initiative Task
Force
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2012-143, referenced above, which was
approved by City Council on July 17, 2012, along with two partially executed original
agreements for your transmittal.
Upon execution, please ensure that a fully executed original agreement is returned to this office.
Thank you.
WY:dj
c: Resolution No. 2012-143
Agreement 12-062
DISTRICT OR RESIDENT OFFICE
STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
AND
THE VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is made this l" day of October, 2012, between the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the
Vernon Police Department (hereinafter "VPD"). The DEA is authorized to enter into this
cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the
provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in
the Los Angeles County area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and
detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of, the parties hereto
agree to the following:
1. The Southwest Border Initiative Task Force will perform the activities and duties
described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the area by immobilizing targeted violators and
trafficking organizations;
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and
dangerous drugs; and
c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in effective
prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of California.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force, the VPD
agrees to detail one experienced officer(s) to the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force
for a period of not less then two years. During this period of assignment, the VPD
officer(s) will be under the direct supervision, and control of DEA supervisory personnel
assigned to the Task Force.
3. The VPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall, adhere to DEA policies and
procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for
dismissal from the Task Force.
4. The VPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force
Officers of DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force, DEA will
assign Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA 4ill also, subject to the availability of
annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary
funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and officers
assigned to the Task Force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel
funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment,
training, and other support items.
6. The VPD officer(s) shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended, and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United
States Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F,
G,Hand I.
7. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one
(1) until September 30, 2013. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty
days' advance written notice. Billings for all outstanding obligations must be received by
DEA within 90 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be
responsible only for obligations incurred by VPD officer(s) during the term of this
agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date:
Briane M. Grey
Acting Special Agent in Charge
For the Vernon Police Department:
Date 7�%�L
A0�2z-e� dare. -
Daniel Calleros
Interim Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
(1). OJP Form 4061/6 (3-91): Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug Free Workplace Requirements
(2). Roster of Local, State, or Federal Agency Personnel Assigned to the United States
Drug Enforcement, Los Angeles Field Division, Southwest Border Group Two Task
Chief Deputy
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
0 OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER,
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government -wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Government -wide Requirements for DrugrFree Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and
implemented at 28 CFR Part 69, for persons enteringg into a
grant or coopperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at
28 CFR Part 69, the applicant certifies that:
(a) No Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be
paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for in-
fluencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in con-
nection with the making of any Federal grant,the entering into
of any cooperative agreement, and extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or
cooperative agreement;
public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a
public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust
statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c), Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or
civill charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or
locZ with commission of any of. the offenses enumerated in
paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this applies -
ion had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or
local) terminated for cause or default; and -
B. Where the applicantis unable to certify to any of the
statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
(b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have explanation to this application.
6been paid or will be paid to any personfor influencing or at-
tempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or 3. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, Disclosure of As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and
Lobbying Activities,' in accordance with its instructions; implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, Subpart F for grantees as
defined at 28 CFR Part 67 Sections 67.�15 and 67.6�20-
(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this cer-
tification be included in the award documents for all subawards A. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide
at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and a drug -free workplace by:
cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all sub -
recipients shalt certify and disclose accordingly. (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or
use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's
2. DEBARMENT SUSPENSION, AND OTHER workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
RESPONSIBILITY' MATTERS employees for violation of such prohibition;
(DIRECT RECIPIENT)
As required by Executive Order 12549 Debarment and
Suspension, and implemented at 28 CFR Prt 67, for prospec-
tive participants in prima covered transactions, as defined at
28 CFR Part 67. Section 63M10-
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently, debarred, suspended, proposed for debar-
ment declared ineligible sentenced to a denial of Federal
bene)its by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded
from covered transactions by any Federal department
or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this applica-
tion been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against
them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connec-
tion with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a
(b Establishing an on -going drug -free awareness program to
m orm employees about-
(1). The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and
(4)The penalties that may, be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged
in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the state-
ment required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifyin the employee inthe statement required by
paraggraph ?a) that, as a condition of employment under the
granf, the employee will-
OJP FORM 4061/6 (3-91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 4062/3 AND 406114 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a
violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace
no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e)) Notifying, the agency, in writing, within 10 calendar days
after receiving notice under subparagraph (d (2) from an
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice ot1 such convic-
tion. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice
including position title to: Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, ATQN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue,
N.W. Washington D.C. 20531. Notice shall include the iden-
tification number(sf of each affected grant;
(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar
days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with
respect to any employee who is so convicted-
(1) Taking apppropriate. personnel action against such an
ploy emee, up to and including termination consistent with the
requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 103, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to, participate satisfactorily in a
drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for
such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforce-
ment, or other appropriate agency;
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-
ree work lace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), and (f).
B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the
site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with
the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip
code)
Check ❑ if;;there are workplace on file that are not identified
here.
Section 67, 630 of the regulations provides. that a grantee that
is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal
fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each ap-
plication for Department of Justice funding. States and Stale
agencies may elect to use OJP Form 4061/7.
Check ❑ if the State has elected to complete OJP Form
406117.
DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS)
As
defined att 8 Cbe
R Partt 67; S ct o s 6 .61rte5 andf6o620 tees aas
A. As a condition of the grantI certify that I will not engage
in the unlawful manufacture distribution, dispensingg,,posses-
sion, or use of a controlled substance in conddion any
activity with the grant; and
B. If convinced of a criminal drug offense resulting from a
violation occurring during the conduct of anyy grant activity, I
will report the, conviction, in writing within 10 calendar days
of the conviction, to: Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, ATTN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20531.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
1. - Grantee Name and Address:
Vernon Police Department
4305 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90056
2. Application Number and/or Project Name
Daniel Calleros, Interim Chief of Police
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
5. Signature.
3. Grantee IRSNendor Number
7/rPli.
6. Date
Roster of local, state or federal agency personnel assigned to the United States
Drug Enforcement (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division Southwest Border Initiative
Group Two Task Force
1.
.
DISTRICT OR RESIDENT OFFICE
STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
►A 11
THE VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is made this I" day of October, 2012, between the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the
Vernon Police Department (hereinafter "VPD"). The DEA is authorized to enter into this
cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the
provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in
the Los Angeles County area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and
detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of, the parties hereto
agree to the following:
1..The Southwest Border Initiative Task Force will perform the activities and duties
described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the area by immobilizing targeted violators and
trafficking organizations;
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and
dangerous drugs; and
c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in effective
,prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of California.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force, the VPD
agrees to detail one experienced officer(s) to the Southwest Border Initiative Task Force
for a period of not less then two years. During this period of assignment, the VPD
officer(s) will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel
assigned to the Task Force. .
3. The VPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to DEA policies and
procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for
dismissal from the Task Force.
4. The VPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force
Officers of DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Southwegt Border Initiative. Task Force; DEA will
assign Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA ill also, subject to the availability of
annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary
funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and officers
assigned to the Task Force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel
funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment,
training, and other support items.
6. The VPD officer(s) shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended, and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United
States Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F,
G, H and I.
7. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one
(1) until September 30, 2013. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty
days' advance written notice. Billings for all outstanding obligations must be received by
DEA within 90 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be
responsible only for obligations incurred by VPD officer(s) during the term of this
agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement.Administration:
MDate: W.2( .2,dt2
Briane M. Grey .
Acting Special Age in Charge
For the Vernon Police Department:
Date -714P/-5
Daniel Calleros
Interim Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
(1). OJP Form 4061/6 (3-91): Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug Free Workplace Requirements
.(2). Roster of Local, State, or Federal Agency Personnel Assigned to the United States
Drug Enforcement, Los Angeles Field Division, Southwest Border Group Two Task
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government -wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING
As required by Section 1352 Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and
implemented at 28 CFR Part 69, for ppersons entering into a
grant or cooperative agreement over y100,000, as defined at
28 CFR Part 69, the applicant certifies that:
(a) No Federal apppropriate funds have been paid or will be
paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for in-
fluencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in con-
nection with the making of any Federal grant,the entering into
of any cooperative agreement, and extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification, of any Federal grant or
cooperative agreement;
b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have
a paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or at-
tempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions;
((c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this cer-
fification be included in the award documents Tor all subawards
at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and
cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all sub -
recipients she certify and disclose accordingly.
RESPONSIBILIW SUSPENSION, AND OTHER
(DIRECT RECIPIENT)
As required by Executive Order 12549 Debarment and
Suspension, and implemented at 28 CFR Pet 67, for prospec-
tive participants in prima covered transactions, as defined at
28 CFR Part 67. Section 65N10-
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not present)y, debarred, suspended, proposed far debar-
ment declared ineligible sentenced to a denial of Federal
benefits by a State or federal court, or voluntarily excluded
from covered transactions by any Federal department
or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this applica-
fion been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against
them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connec-
tion with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a
public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a
public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust
statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c)Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or
civilly charged- by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or
local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in
paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this ap lica-
fion had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or
local) terminated for cause or default; and
B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the
statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
explanation to this application. -
3. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
As
pp required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and
definede at 28t CFR Part 676Sections Subpart7.615r and t67.6�20
A. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide
a drug -free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or
use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b Establishing an on -going drug -free awareness program to
mt'orm employees about-
(1) The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and -
(4) The penalties that may, be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations occurring in the. workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged
in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the state-
ment required by paragraph (a);
(d) Nppotifyingg(( the employee in, the statement required by
granf, hehe?a) that,yee as
a condition of employment under the
OJP FORM 4061/6 (3-91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 4062/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a
violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace
no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e) Notifying, the agency,. in writing, within 10 calendar days
after receiving notice under subparagraph (dl(2) from an
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice off such convic-
tion. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice
includin$ position title to: Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, ATtN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue,
N.W., Washington D.C. 20531. Notice shall include the iden-
tification number(s} of each affected grant;
(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar
days of receiving notice under Subparagraph (d)(2), with
respect to any employee who is so convicted-
(1) Taking apppropriate. personnel action against such an
employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the
requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee toparticipate satisfactorily in a
drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for
such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforce-
ment, or other appropriate agency;
fg) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -
free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b),
(c), (d), (a), and (f).
B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the
site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with
the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip
code)
Check ❑ if.,there are workplace on file that are not identified
here.
Section 67, 630 of the regulations providesthat a grantee that
is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal
fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each ap-
plication for Department of Justice funding. States and State
agencies may elect to use OJP Form 4061/7.
Check ❑ if the State has elected to complete OJP Form
4061/7.
DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS)
Asp required b the Drugg-Free Workplace Act of
1988, and
defined at 28 CFR Part 67; Secti rt ns Subpart 65 an,df67.620 tees, as
A. As a condition of the grantI certify that I will not engage
in the unlawful manufacture distribution, dispensing, posses-
sion, or use of a controlled substance in con lion any
activity with the grant; and
B. If convinced of a criminal drug offense resulting from a
violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, I
will report theconviction in writing within 10 calendar days
of the conviction, to: Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, ATTN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20531. -
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
1. Grantee Name and Address:
.Vernon Police Department
4305 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
2. Application Number and/or Project Name 3. Grantee IRSNendor Number
Daniel Calleros, Interim Chief of Police
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
5. Signature 6.. Date
Roster of local, state or federal agency personnel assigned to the United States
Drug Enforcement (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division Southwest Border Initiative
Group Two Task Force
1.
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RECEIVED
JUL 12 2012
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: July 5, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council Members
FROM: Daniel Calleros, Interim Chief of Police rp
RE: Drug Enforcement Administration Agreement
Purpose
RECEIVED
JUL 0 5 2012
CITY ADMINISTRATION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval from City Council for the
execution of the 2012-2013 agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) and the City of Vernon, for continued participation in the Southwest Border
Initiative (SWBI) taskforce.
Summary
Since 2008, the Police Department (PD) has dedicated a Detective to participate in the
SWBI narcotics investigation taskforce. The goal of the SWBI narcotics taskforce is to
disrupt illicit drug traffic in the region by immobilizing targeted violators, trafficking
organizations, gather, and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and
dangerous drugs. In addition, SWBI taskforce conducts undercover operations where
appropriate and engages in other traditional methods of investigations to provide
effective prosecutions.
Participation in the SWBI taskforce has been advantageous for the PD. The assignee
Detective has gained vast experience and knowledge from taskforce investigations.
The PD has also utilized resources from the taskforce with multifaceted investigations
where there was a need for additional personnel and expertise. In addition, the
taskforce has provided the PD significant revenues from asset forfeiture proceeds
related to narcotic investigations.
For continued participation in the SWBI taskforce, the PD must enter into an annual
agreement with DEA. The agreement provided by DEA must be reviewed and
approved by City Council.
Legal Review:
City legal staff has reviewed and approved the agreement as to form.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the DEA 2012-2013 agreement for continued
participation in the SWBI taskforce.
Fiscal Impact
None
Attachments:
• DEA 2012-2013 agreement
• City legal staff agreement review memo
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
INTER -DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 3, 2012
TO: Daniel Calleros, Interim Chief of Police
FROM: Willard G. Yamaguchi, Chief Deputy City Attorney
RE: Drug Enforcement Administration Agreement
I have.received and reviewed the Memorandum dated July 2, 2012, and
the attachments thereto.
The agreement for the continued participation in the DEA's Southwest
Initiative Taskforce is approved as to form.
WY:em
Enclosures