P.O. Box 3369
Anaheim, CA 92803-
3369
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: MARCH 3, 2026
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: RATIFY THE SUBMISSION OF THE FY 2025-26
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO
GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION AND ACCEPT THE
GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $554,556
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 05
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Resolution, ratify the submission of the grant application and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept the grant award on behalf of the City of Anaheim from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to participate in the Fiscal Year 2025 Tobacco Grant Program; and authorize the Chief of Police or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and all documents necessary to implement and administer the MOU; and increase the Police Department’s FY 2025/26 revenue and expenditure appropriations by $554,556, commensurate to the grant award.
DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Justice has approved the city’s application for funding under the FY 2025 Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of $554,556. This grant provides funding to cover overtime costs for police officers to decrease underage youth access to tobacco products, whether it’s legal or illegal. The program will encompass a wide range of strategies including inspections, enforcement, and education on prevention strategies to make a positive impact on the community. There is also an educational component that will allow investigators to educate smoke shop owners and employees on the importance of complying with state law.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
FY 2025/26 revenue and expenditure appropriations will be increased by $554,556 in the Police Department’s Restricted Law Enforcement Grant Fund. Future fiscal year appropriations will be subject to Council approval of budget appropriations. There is no local match requirement.
Ratify the submission of the FY 2025 California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program Application and accept the Grant Award March 3, 2026
Respectfully submitted,
Manny Cid
Chief of Police
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Memorandum of Understanding