REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City to Access State and Federal Summary Criminal History Background Information for New Employees and Volunteers Through the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation [Council Pillar: Manage Strategically Our Workforce Capacity and Resources]
Report
BACKGROUND
On December 17, 2019, Council approved RTC - 19-1389, to adopt a resolution authorizing the City to obtain both state and federal criminal history background information through Live Scan or other fingerprinting methods, which is required for all employees (regular and as-needed), and volunteers that are assigned to work with the elderly, youth, disabled, money, or in areas designated for City of Santa Clara employees only. The Human Resources Department needs approval for a revised resolution to send to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to review, since the original template provided by the Department of Justice (DOJ) was incorrect.
DISCUSSION
After the December 17, 2019 Council meeting, Human Resources staff submitted the approved resolution to the DOJ for review. The DOJ contacted Human Resources staff and requested a revised resolution. The original template provided to staff by the DOJ was incorrect and, before the FBI can continue their review of the City's application, the DOJ indicated that the City is required to submit a revised resolution with their required updated language.
Use of the information obtained by the City from the DOJ and FBI shall comply with Penal Code ?? 11105 and 13300, Labor Code ? 432.7, 28 CFR Part 16, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or in...
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