NATIONAL CITY: The city has authorized the purchase of a $334,352 mobile command vehicle for the Police Department using grant and asset forfeiture funds.
The vehicle will be used by police, fire and other emergency officials to maneuver during disasters and major traffic problems. It will contain telecommunications equipment, including phone capability, computer connections and map storage.
The vehicle also will have a table and seating, a kitchen, restroom, generators and an observation platform with railing that also will hold a satellite dish and antennas.
The City Council approved the purchase last week. The city's old vehicle was purchased in 1984 and wasn't reliable, City Manager Chris Zapata said.
“This is a significant upgrade for us,” Zapata said.
The city will pay for the vehicle with $178,478 in law enforcement grants and the rest with the Police Department Asset Forfeiture funds. The city expects to receive the vehicle in one year.
Public forum today on coastal issues
IMPERIAL BEACH: The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission will hold a public meeting today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Imperial Beach Community Room, 825 Imperial Beach Blvd. Lisa Hazard of Scripps Institution of Oceanography will speak about supplemental coastal observations and monitoring in South Bay. International wastewater treatment will also be discussed, as well as an update on the Tijuana River Flood Control Project.
Public comment will be accepted. Information: (619) 662-7600.
Summer job advice today at youth fair
SAN DIEGO: A Youth Resource Fair will be conducted from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the South Metro Career Center, 4389 Imperial Ave. Participants will receive resources and work-readiness advice for finding summer employment.
“There has been a strong request from the youth to provide more opportunities for them to connect with employers,” said Angela Webb, summer youth coordinator for the Workforce Partnership. “Most employers who hire youth do so by the end of May. Though the summer hiring rush is over, we do expect a limited number of employers to attend. However, this event will provide many other resources to support youth who are continuing their summer job search.”
Sponsors of the event include Overcoming Gangs and Beyond, Second Chance Strive, Jackie Robinson YMCA, the South Metro Career Center, Inner City Youth of San Diego and the San Diego Workforce Partnership.
Information: (619) 228-2900 or SanDiegoAtWork.com.
Charity golf tourney is set at Salt Creek
CHULA VISTA: Golfers can improve their handicap while helping a good cause.
The fifth annual Border View YMCA Golf Tournament will begin at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Salt Creek Golf Club, 525 Hunte Parkway, Chula Vista.
The cost is $175 per golfer and includes greens fees, cart, range balls, lunch, dinner, goodie bag and shirt.
For more information, go to borderview.ymca.org.
