CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 3, 2026
REGULAR SESSION - 5;30 P.M,
CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING
ANDERSON CITY HALL
1887 Howard Street
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1 City Council Meeting
March 3, 2026
1.0 ROLL CALL - COUNCIL:
REGULAR SESSION - 5;30 P,M.
Councilmember Hale
Councilmember Baugh
Councilmember Gallagher
Vice-Mayor Simmons
Mayor Gallier
2.0 INVOCATION - Anderson Fire District Chaplin Tom Fields.
3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice Mayor Bonnie Simmons.
5.2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - This is the time to address public comments by any member of the public to the Council regarding an item not on the agenda. Each comment must be limited to 3 minutes or less and on an item within the City's subject matter jurisdiction. The Brown Act does not permit any action or discussion on items not listed on the agenda. Are there any public comments?
CONSENT AGENDA
6.0 CONSENT AGENDA - Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any member of the public, staff or City Council may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. Are there any requests to remove any items from the Consent Agenda?
6.1 MINUTES - Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 2026 and special meeting of February 19, 2026.
6.2 WARRANTS - Receive and file warrant 36714 to 36736 in the amount of $449,353.64; Receive and file ACH in the amount of $56,397.71; Receive and file warrant 36737 to 36788 in the amount of $71,552.17; Receive and file Gross Payroll in the amount of $288,232.72
6.6 FINANCE DIRECTOR - Quarterly Treasurer's Report on City Investments
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6.11 ITEMS (IF ANY) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - Items removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion will be treated as Regular Agenda items and any member of the public may request to address the Council on any such item as it comes up for discussion. Please provide your name and limit your remarks to 3 minutes or less. 2 City Council Meeting
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WORKSHOP
W.S.1 COST OF SERVICE FEE STUDY WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and provide direction to staff of any changes to the Cost of Service Fee Study.
REGULAR AGENDA
8.0 REGULAR AGENDA - Regular Agenda Items will be discussed individually and in order.
Any member of the public may request to address the Council on an item as it comes up for discussion. Please provide your name and limit your remarks to 3 minutes or less.
CITY COUNCIL
8.1 CITY OF ANDERSON SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Receive a Staff Report;
2. Receive Public Comment;
3. Consider Approval of City of Anderson Social Media Policy POLICE
8.8a SMALL RURAL TRIBAL BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM (SRT) SUBMISSION
RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Receive a staff report;
2. Receive public comments;
3. Approve the requested resolution in support of the grant application.
8.8b CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL- CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP)
SUBMISSION RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Receive a staff report;
2. Receive public comments;
3. Approve the requested resolution in support of the grant application. 3 City Council Meeting
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PUBLIC WORKS
8.9 CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES STATE & LOCAL
CYBERSECURITY GRANT APPLICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION;
1. Receive a staff report;
2. Receive public comments;
3. Authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services State & Local Cybersecurity Grant:
11.0 COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS - Cit;y Councilmembers will report on attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at Cit;y expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234.)
12.0 Public Comment on Closed Session Item(s); Anyone in the audience who wants to address the Cit;y Council on a subject which is listed under the Closed Session agenda is now invited to come to the podium. Please provide your name and the subject you wish to discuss. Please limit your remarks to 3 minutes or less.
The City Council will convene to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
C.S.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (54957.6)
* Agency designated representatives: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais * Employee organization: APMA
The City Council will reconvene to Open Session.
13.0 CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor will announce the results of the Closed Session.
14.0 ADJOURN - The City Council wiU awourn to March 17, 2026. 4 ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
February 17, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
The regular session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Hale
Councilmember Baugh
Councilmember Gallagher
Vice-Mayor Simmons
Mayor Gallier
DRAFT
Also present: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Attorney Aaron Moore, Police Chief Oliver Collins, Finance Director Cindy Wheeler and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Lynn Fritz, Chair, Shasta Inter Faith, Karuk Tribal Descendant gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Darin Hale led the Pledge of Allegiance.
STUDENT REPORTS
Teen Centers Youth Initiative Coordinator Chris Richardson gave an update on current Activities.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Grand Jury representative Jeannine Kavanaugh spoke to Council regarding efforts for recruitment.
Azra Lewis shared about upcoming Special Olympic events and invited Council to visit.
Teporaca Roadrunner with Assemblywomen Heather Hadwicks office congratulated Council on 70 years of incorporation and presented them with a certificate of recognition.
CONSENT AGENDA
By motion made, second (Hale/Gallagher) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council took the following action.
ITEM 6.1 3/3/2026
5 City Council Meeting
March 3, 2026
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2026.
Received and filed warrant 36599 to 36668 in the amount of $184,584.26; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $130,444.75; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $55,365.44; Received and filed warrant 36669 to 36713 in the amount of $189,228.53; Received and filed Gross Payroll in the amount of $244,761.51.
Received Monthly Cash Balances.
Adopted Ordinance No 866 amending Chapters 17.43 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding the Residential Density Bonus as introduced on February 3, 2026 (first reading).
Adopted the CEQA determination and adopt Ordinance No 867 amending Chapters 17.18 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding the Residential by-right as introduced on February 3, 2026 (first reading).
Adopted the CEQA determination and adopt Ordinance No 868 amending Chapters 17.14,
17.15, 17 .16 and 17.30 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding the Residential by-right as introduced on February 3, 2026 (first reading).
Adopted Ordinance No 869 amending Chapter 17.02 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding Continue to Expedite Applications for Residential Development as introduced on February 3, 2026 (first reading).
Adopted Ordinance No 871 revising the Anderson Municipal Code Chapter 15 and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code as introduced on February 3, 2026 (first reading).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Hale, Gallagher, Baugh, Simmons and Mayor Gallier.
None.
None.
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Hale requested to pull item 6.8e stating his concerns from the first reading.
Reminding Council he will be a no vote.
By motion made, second (Gallagher/Baugh) and carried by a 4-1 vote, Council voted to adopt the CEQA determination and adopt Ordinance No 870 amending Chapter 17.15 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding the Homeless Services as introduced February 3, 2026 (first reading).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gallagher, Baugh, Simmons and Mayor Gallier.
Hale.
None.
None.
6 City Council Meeting
March 3, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER
COST RECOVERY POLICY FOR ANDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, second (Baugh/Simmons) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council adopted the policy for the Recreation Cost Recovery Program.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Baugh, Simmons, Hale, Gallagher and Mayor Gallier.
None.
None.
None.
FINANACE DIRECTOR
2024-2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Director Cindy Wheeler gave a staff report and introduced Frances Kuo and Mark Hu from the Pun group to give an audit presentation.
By motion made, second (Baugh/Hale) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council voted to receive and file the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Baugh, Hale, Simmons, Gallagher and Mayor Gallier.
None.
None.
None.
2025-2026 BUDGET UPDATE
Finance Director Cindy Wheeler gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
This item was informational only, no action was required.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilmembers used this time to report on meetings and activities they participated in and to announce upcoming events.
Councilmember Hale made a motion to agendize a letter to City of Redding regarding the IASCO flight school. No second was received.
Mayor Gallier made a motion, seconded (Gallier/Gallagher) to request a special meeting and directed staff to bring information regarding a social media policy. 7 City Council Meeting
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AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Gallier, Gallagher, Simmons, Baugh.
Hale.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
7:18 p.m.: The City Council convened to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
7:29 p.m.: The City Council reconvened to Qpen Session.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
C.S.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION(§ 54956,9) Name of Case: (City of Anderson v. Anderson Hospitality, LLC, Case No. 23CV0201890) No reportable action.
C.S.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION(§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Lesher v. City of Anderson, Case No. 20 CV 195957 By a vote of 5-0, the City Council voted to settle the case of Lesher v. Anderson, et al. through approval of the settlement agreement to pay $506,815.06."
ADJOURNMENT
7:18 p.m.: The City Council adjourned to March 3, 2026.
Dan Gallier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christy White, City Clerk
8 ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Special Meeting
February 19, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
The special session was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Hale via phone call Councilmember Baugh
Councilmember Gallagher
Vice-Mayor Simmons
Mayor Gallier
DRAFT
Also present: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Attorney Mike Ricks, Finance Director Cindy Wheeler and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Simmons gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Susie Baugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY COUNCIL
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Mayor Gallier invited Council to discuss the matter of bringing forward a policy for Social Media activity.
By motion made, second (Gallagher/Baugh) and carried by a 4-1 vote Council voted to have staff bring back a Social Media Draft Policy at the next meeting on March 3, 2026 if possible, if not March 17, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ITEM .6...1
Councilmembers Gallagher, Baugh, Simmons and Mayor Gallier.
Hale.
None.
None.
3/3/2026
9 City Council Meeting
March 3, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
6:14 p.m.: The City Council acljourned to March 3. 2026.
Dan Gallier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christy White, City Clerk
10 AGENDA ITEM
I March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
To:
Through:
Honorable Mayor and Members ofthe Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
From: Cindy Wheeler, Finance Director/Treasurer
Date: March 3, 2026
I SUBJECT
Receive and File Weekly Warrant Registers.
I RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file warrant 36714 to 36736 in the amount of $449,353.64; Receive and file ACH in the amount of $56,397.71; Receive and file warrant 36737 to 36788 in the amount of $71,552.17; Receive and file Gross Payroll in the amount of$288,232.72
I ATTACHMENT
Warrant Registers.
ITEM 6.2 PAGE1 3/3/2026
11 CHECK REGISTER
NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
004592 HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY
ANIMAL REGULATION SERVICES 2/13/2026 ACH 9,576.71
012102 ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036714 835.00
000083 ACE HARDWARE
SUPPLIES-JO8#6 2/13/2026 036715 620.10
011765 AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE. P
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036716 185.00
000615 AT&T CALNET
PHONE CHARGES 2/13/2026 036717 64.49
000945 BEACON FIRE ALARM & SECURITY I
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036718 195.00
000974 BEELER TRACTOR COMPANY
PARTS 2/13/2026 036719 2.16
002101 CHRIS CHIMENTI
PER DIEM-TRAINING 2/13/2026 036720 299.00
003452 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
VEHICLE LEASES 2/13/2026 036721 18,465.24
009321 HOPE SETH CONSULTING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036722 2,460.00
005076 IBM CORPORATION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036723 99.00
007493 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
OFFICE SUPPLIES 2/13/2026 036724 126.99
007630 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
UTILITIES 2/13/2026 036725 73,013.71
12 NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
VOID CHECK 2/13/2026 036726
012414 PRIMO BRANDS
DRINKING WATER 2/13/2026 036727 193.63
012143 R3 CONSULTING GROUP INC.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036728 667.50
008367 REDDING COLLISION CENTER, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SVCS & PARTS 2/13/2026 036729 11,205.38
012460 REVENUE & COST SPECIALISTS LLC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036730 7,437.50
012325 RTA CONSTRUCTION INC/ESCROW NO
RETENTION 2/13/2026 036731 15,008.14
008855 RTA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/13/2026 036732 285,154.57
010747 US BANK CORP PYMT SYSTEMS
SUPPLIES,TRV,TRAINING & EQPMNT 2/13/2026 036733 23,698.09 VOID CHECK 2/13/2026 036734
VOID CHECK 2/13/2026 036735
011064 WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC
DUMP FEES 2/13/2026 036736 46.43
02/10/26 ACH PERS $56,397.71 449,353.64
FOR PAYROLL ENDING 01/30/26
13 CHECK REGISTER
NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
000017 49ER WATER SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036737 1,485.00
000083 ACE HARDWARE
SUPPLIES-JOB#4 2/20/2026 036738 535.59
000272 ALLIANT INSURANCE SVCS. INC.
INSURANCE PREMIUM 2/20/2026 036739 977.00
000322 AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE
INSURANCE PREMIUM-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036740 3,579.16
000323 AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE CO
CAFETERIA 125 PIE 2/13/26 2/20/2026 036741 639.21
000510 APPLEJACKS T-SHIRTS
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036742 1,352.48
012395 CASEY CAMP
FITNESS EXP REIMB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036743 100.00
001874 KYLE CARPENTER
FITNESS EXP REI MB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036744 100.00
001912 CASCADE COMFORT SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036745 1,853.00
002142 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036746 196.12
002634 CROWN MOTORS
PARTS 2/20/2026 036747
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036747 561.07
003590 FASTENERS INC.
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036748 290.84
003618 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1423
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036749 4,964.38
14 NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
003727 FLOCK GROUP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036750 21,000.00
003744 NASH FOLDEN
FITNESS EXP REIMB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036751 100.00
011976 JOEY FORSETH-DESHAIS
CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT 2/20/2026 036752 133.00
012558 JARED FOSTER
FITNESS EXP REI MB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036753 100.00
004040 GENERAL TEAMSTERS# 137
DUES FOR MONTH OF FEB-26 2/20/2026 036754 2,291.00
004050 GERLINGER STEEL & SUPPLY CO
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036755 105.64
004099 NICOLE GILL
KEY DEPOSIT REFUND 2/20/2026 036756 10.00
011857 JOSEPH GRADY
FITNESS EXP REIMB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036757 100.00
004354 GREGGORY GUNDERSEN
UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT 2/20/2026 036758 1,100.00
004448 BEAU HAMILTON
UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT 2/20/2026 036759 1,100.00
004770 DAVID HEYNE
FITNESS EXP REIMB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036760 100.00
005445 K & S STAFFING SOLUTIONS, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036761 1,797.35
005647 AUSTIN KLEIN
FITNESS EXP REI MB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036762 100.00
005675 TYLER KNIGHT
UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT 2/20/2026 036763 1,100.00
15 NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
011716 RYAN KWIATKOWSKI
FITNESS EXP REI MB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036764 100.00
012563 AUSTIN LOBSINGER
UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT 2/20/2026 036765 200.00
006153 LOUCKS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
MATERIALS 2/20/2026 036766 262.76
006413 MARGORITA MARTINEZ
PARK RENTAL REFUND 2/20/2026 036767 45.00
006497 JESSE MAYFIELD
FITNESS EXP REIMB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036768 100.00
011792 MISSIONSQUARE-302204
PLAN #302204 PE 2/13/26 2/20/2026 036769 4,090.00
012433 N &S TRACTOR
PARTS 2/20/2026 036770 1,145.14
012277 NAPA AUTO PARTS
PARTS 2/20/2026 036771 2,354.41
007342 NORCAL RENTALS & SALES
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2/20/2026 036772 1,535.44
007618 PACE SUPPLY CORP.
SERVICE CHARGE 2/20/2026 036773 131.41
007628 PACIFIC COAST POLYGRAPH &
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036774 800.00
007630 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
UTILITIES 2/20/2026 036775 1,076.58
007657 PAINT MART
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036776 291.98
007669 PAPE MACHINERY
PROFESSIONAL SVCS & PARTS 2/20/2026 036777 542.06
16 NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
007967 PLATT
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036778 31.15
012176 RING CENTRAL INC
PHONE CHARGES 2/20/2026 036779 1,842.10
012326 SENTIO LLC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036780 28.10
012320 SHASTA CO SHERIFF'S SEARCH & R
CLEANING DEPOSIT REFUND 2/20/2026 036781 350.00
012016 SISKIYOU OPPORTUNITY CENTER
JANITORIAL SERVICES 2/20/2026 036782 1,871.44
009971 DAVID STARKEY
FITNESS EXP REI MB-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036783 100.00
010075 STIMPEL WIEBELHAUS ASSOCIATES,
MATERIALS 2/20/2026 036784 596.34
010255 T ANDS DVBE, INC.
SUPPLIES 2/20/2026 036785 1,220.18
010360 TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
INSURANCE PREMIUM-FEB 26 2/20/2026 036786 952.24
012577 MACKENZIE THEILER
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 2/20/2026 036787 5,520.00
012576 JOSH WILSON
FACILITY RENTAL REFUND 2/20/2026 036788 595.00
02/19/26 GROSS PAY $288,232.72 71,552.17
FOR PAYROLL ENDING 02/13/26
tf::; ~ Date
17 AGENDA ITEM
I March 3, 2026, City Council Meeting
Joe
To ted By:
eeler, Finance Director / Treasurer
To:
Through:
From:
Date:
jSUBJECT
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Cindy Wheeler, Finance Director /Treasurer
March 3, 2026
Quarterly Treasurer's Report on City Investments
I RECOMMENDATION
The Finance Director recommends that the City Council:
Receive and file the quarterly treasurer's report for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025
I FISCAL IMPACT
This action has no direct fiscal impact. The report is for information purposes only.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
State law requires the City Treasurer to report every fiscal quarter to the City Council about the city's investments. The attached report includes complete information about the city treasury and certifies that the city's investments are in accordance with state law and the Council's adopted investment policy.
!ATTACHMENTS
Quarterly Treasurer's Report and Certification for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.
ITEM 6.6 PAGE1 3/3/2026
18 City of Anderson
Quarterly Certification of Compliance with Investment Policy Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
A. Section 8.1 of the City's Investment Policy restricts the amount of pooled funds which may be invested in certain types of investments. These types of investments and a statement of compliance are below.
Investment T~ Maximum investment Current Investment Percent of Total Below Maximum? Banker's Acceptances 15% of Total Portfolio $0 0.00% Yes Certificates of Deposit 30% of Total Portfolio $0 0.00% Yes Prime Commercial Paper 15% of Total Portfolio $0 0.00% Yes Medium-term Corporate Notes 15% of Total Portfolio $0 0.00% Yes B. Section 13.1 of the City's Investment Policy restricts the overall maturities of pooled investments. These restrictions and a statement of compliance are below.
Maturi~
Within One Year
Investment Restriction
50% of Total - Minimum
Between Three and Five Years 25% of Total - Maximum
Over Five Years None Allowed
Current Investment
$1,008,863
$0
$0
Percent of Total
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Limit Mel?
Yes
Yes
Yes
C. Section 13.1 of the City's Investment Policy provides that the average investment maturity must be less than three years.
Weighted Average Days to Maturity of Treasurer's Poot
Restriction Met?: Yes
I hereby certify that as of December 31, 2025 the investment of the City of Anderson comply in all respects with the requirements of the California Government Code and the City's current Investment Policy and that there is sufficient cash flow to cover the next six months expenditures.
Certified by: ~ -
~ Wheeler.Treasurer
Attachment 1
19 City of Anderson
Quarterly Report on the Treasurer's Investment Pool
Quarter Ended December 31. 2025
Checking and Passbook accounts
Primary Checking
Payroll Checking
Checking • City Events
Passbook Savings
REDIP Reserve Acct
Money Market
Subtotal
Certifocates of Depos~
Local Agency Investment Fund
Local Agency Investment Fund
Petty Cash
Petty Cash
Issuer
Tri-Counties Bank
T ri-Counlies Bank
Tri-Counties Bank
Tri-Counties Bank
Tri-Counties Bank
Tri-Counties Bank
na
na
Total Funds Held by the City of Anderson on December 31, 2025 Total Funds Held by the City of Anderson on September 30, 2025 Yield to Maturity Rate
na na
na na
na na
na 0.01%
na 0.01%
na 0.40%
na 4.090%
na na
Weighted Average Yields 0.836%
Weighted Average Days to Maturity
I hereby certify that as of December 31, 2025 the investment of the City of Anderson comply in all respects wijh 1he requ,.ements of ti Percent Mal...-ing between One and TIYee Years
Percent Mat...-ing between Three and Ftve Years
Days to
Maturity
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
t
100.00'.I.
0.00%
0.00'>!.
Percent of
Credit Rating Total
Par Value Book Value Market Value (Notesl Investments
6ll2,337 300,233 300.233 na
1,485 1,000 1.000 na
271 271 271 na
33,291 33,291 33,291 na
2t,195 21 ,195 21 ,195 na
67,902 67,902 67,902 na
806.481 423,892 423,892 67.68'11,
0 0 0 0.00%
199,532 199,532 199,532 na 31 .86%
2.850 2,850 2850 na 0.455%
1.008.863 626,274 626 274 100.0%
807.868 589.611 589611
200,995 36,663 36663
20 City of Anderson
Quarterly Report on Funds Held Outside the Treasurer's Pool Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
Issuer Yield to Maturi~
Superior California Economic Development District
Checking Account Cornerstone Community Bank na
Funds Held by Trustee (US Bank) for Redevelopment Agency (2015} 4.90% Funds Held by Trustee (Union Bank) for Wastewater Bonds Misssion Square Retirement (Formerly ICMA Retirement)
Employee Directed Investments
0.00%
na
Rate
0.00%
na
na
na
Total Funds Held by the City of Anderson Outside the Treasurer's Investment Pool on December 31 , 2025 Total Funds Held by the City of Anderson Outside the Treasurer's Investment Pool on September 30, 2025 Difference
Maturit1, Date
na
na
na
na
Par Value Book Value
0 0
523,868 523,868
2,823,301
3,347,169
3,294,516
52,653
2,823,301
3,347,169
3,294,516
52,653
Market Value
0 523,868
2,823,301
3,347,169
3,294,516
52,653
21 AGENDA ITEM
I March 3, 2026, City Council Meeting
r Submittal By:
To:
From:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Date: March 3, 2026
!SUBJECT
Cost of Service Fee Study Workshop
I RECOMMENDATION
Review and provide direction to staff of any changes to the Cost of Service Fee Study.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
The city has experienced increased costs associated with processing permits, applications, and service requests since the last comprehensive fee updates were adopted. Several departments, including Building, Engineering, Planning, and Recreation have not had fees updated for many years, despite changes in regulations, staffing models, and service delivery. In several cases, consultant costs and staff time are not fully captured in the current fee schedule, and some services performed by staff do not allow for cost recovery.
To address this issue at the April 15, 2025, meeting, Council authorized staff to contract with Revenue & Cost Specialists LLC. (RCS) for a cost allocation plan and citywide fee study.
RCS have worked with City staff over the past six months to conduct a comprehensive review of all services, permits, and applications, including the calculation of fully burdened hourly rates to ensure proposed fees accurately reflect the true cost of service.
On February 3, 2026, Council received the first presentation of the comprehensive fee study which provided an overview of the methodology used to develop the proposed fees and provided an opportunity to ask questions and provide initial feedback on the study.
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22 Tonight, the City Council, staff, and the consultant will have an opportunity to further discuss the proposed fees and any desired modifications. The final comprehensive fee study and master fee schedule will tentatively be brought before the City Council for adoption on April 7, 2026, with the updated fees to become effective July 1, 2026.
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23 AGENDA ITEM
!March 3, 2026 City Council Meetin~
seth-Deshais, City Manager
To:
From:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Through: Dan Gallier, Mayor
Date: March 3, 2026
I SUBJECT
Consider approval of City of Anderson Social Media Policy
I RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive a Staff Report;
2. Receive Public Comment;
3. Consider Approval of City of Anderson Social Media Policy
I FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact for this item.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
During the February 17, 2026 regular City Council meeting, the City Council asked staff to explore the creation of a social media policy which would set forth the responsibilities of City employees and officials in connection with social media accounts. On February 19, 2026, a special meeting was held for the Council to provide direction to staff regarding the ITEM 8.1 PAGE1 3/3/2026
24 social media policy. At that meeting, the City Council explored similar policies from other jurisdictions and directed staff to prepare the policy consistent with state and federal law.
Attached is the proposed policy prepared by staff based on the direction provided by the City Council. The overall focus was to protect City staff and officials from potential liability by outlining a clear process for social media activity.
Staff was very cognizant of the First Amendment concerns voiced at the special meeting and assures the Council that the document is legally compliant in that regard. In fact, the policy limits any potential liability from a First Amendment claim as opposed to creating more since it lays out the circumstances as when an official's social media account becomes a limited public forum.
The policy includes a process for creating a City social media account, the responsibilities of all social media users, adherence with Public Record Act laws, content standards, and the final section, which pertains to City officials. That section includes Brown Act compliance, communications in private versus official capacity, and First Amendment considerations.
I ATTACHMENT
1. Proposed Social Media Policy
ITEM 8.1 PAGE2 3/3/2026
25 CITY OF ANDERSON
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
SUBJECT: Social Media Policy
APPROVED: 2026
EFFECTIVE DATE:
SUPERSEDES: ALL PREVIOUS WRITTEN AND VERBAL DIRECTION
SECTION 1. PURPOSE:
The City of Anderson ("City") recognizes the importance of social media in communicating with the public and has an over-riding interest and expectation in protecting the integrity of the information posted on its social media sites and the content that is attributed to the City and its officials. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the City's social media channels best serve the needs of the community and meet legal standards. In addition, this policy establishes oversight, administration, and management guidelines for departmental use of social media to further the goals of the City.
2.Scope
This policy applies to City of Anderson elected and appointed officials, employees, volunteers, contractors and any other representatives acting on behalf of the City or any of its Departments and Divisions.
3. Definitions
"City"
The City of Anderson
"City Officials"
All elected and appointed officials serving the City of Anderson.
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26 "Content"
Information, images, audio, video, photographs, hyperlinks, and other means of communicating information or ideas.
"Social Media User(s)"
All employees who work for the City (including full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, hourly, provisional, and seasonal employees), and all officials, consultants, contractors, and volunteers.
"Social media"
Internet-based media that has a participatory element, including but not limited to websites, biogs, wiki pages, user-generated video and audio sites, and online social networks. (Current examples include, but are not limited to, Facebook, X, Linkedln, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Nextdoor, etc.)
4. Policy Statement
A. The City will utilize social media to engage, build relationships with, and provide useful information to the City's residents, partners, and stakeholders. The City will build awareness of the City's Mission, Vision, & Values through providing relevant, timely information and opportunities for interaction.
8. The City's goals in using social media include:
i. Expanding visibility and outreach;
ii. Increasing credibility with the public by posting relevant information and offering transparency;
iii. Building affinity; creating a media presence that positively promotes the City and/or its programs;
iv. Increasing engagement from the public.
v. Disseminating time-sensitive information efficiently and quickly.
C. The City's website will remain the City's primary and predominant internet presence. i. Where appropriate, content posted to City social media sites will also be available on the City's official website.
ii. Where appropriate, content posted to City social media sites should contain links directing users back to the City's official website for further information and services.
D. All official social media presences are to be listed on the City of Anderson website to assist the public in identifying official social media presences.
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27 E. All City social media sites shall comply with usage rules and regulations provided by the site provider, including privacy policies.
F. The City does not endorse any links or advertisements that may show up on any City social media sites/postings.
G. The City reserves the right to terminate any City social media site at any time without notice.
5. Creating Social Media Accounts
A Staff must obtain the City Manager's approval prior to creating a social media site or account on behalf of the City.
8. Before creating a social media site or account, staff will consider whether social media is appropriate and/or useful to the City.
C. Once approved, staff will create a basic page on the social media platform.
D. When possible, all City social media sites shall utilize official City contact information for account set-up, monitoring, and access ( e.g. a City email address). The use of personal email accounts or phone numbers by any Social Media User is not allowed for the purpose of setting up, monitoring, or updating a City social media site, unless the use of a personal account is the only available option.
E. The following formatting requirements apply:
i. The main image of the social media site shall be the City's logo, or some other appropriate photo.
ii. If applicable, the City shall include a statement linked to the Terms of Use page on the Department's website that contains the following statement: "This is an official [Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.] page of the City of Anderson [ or City relevant program/department]. For more information about the City of Anderson, please visit www.cLanderson.ca.us . This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the City on the listed topics, and as a forum to further the mission of the department. Any comment submitted to this page and its list of followers may be considered a public record which is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act." The statement will also include a link to the City's Social Media webpage.
iii. If comments are available and turned on for this social media site, the statement linked to the Terms of Use app on the site shall also include a Comment Policy with the following disclaimer: "Comments posted to this page will be monitored and inappropriate content will be removed as soon as possible. Under the City of Anderson Social Media Policy, the City reserves the right to remove inappropriate content, including, but not limited to content that: contains obscene language or sexual content; threatens or defames any person or organization; violates the legal ownership interest of another party; promotes illegal activity; or promotes Social Media Policy Page 3 of7
28 commercial services or products. The City disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any materials that the City deems inappropriate for posting, which cannot be removed in an expeditious and otherwise timely manner." iv. A link to the City's website will be included on the Info, tagline, or any equivalent section on the site.
v. A link to the City's social media policy must be posted in the footer of and all websites.
vi. The site name must be descriptive of the program. The City shall choose carefully, and with due consideration, any abbreviations, slang iterations, and proper grammatical usage.
6. Social Media User Responsibilities
1. Any Social Media User authorized to post items on any of the City's social media sites shall review, be familiar with, and comply with the City's Social Media Policy, the social media sites' use policies and terms and conditions and any related guidelines issued by the City Manager.
2. Any Social Media User authorized to post items on any of the City's social media sites shall not express his or her own personal views or concerns through such postings.
Postings on any of the City's social media sites by an authorized Social Media User shall only reflect the views or concerns of the City.
3. While Social Media User may use their personal social media platforms to express their opinions and views, Social Media Users may not use their personal social media account( s) to speak on behalf of the City.
7. Adherence to Laws, Regulations and Policies
A. All City social media sites shall adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, including all applicable City policies or guidelines.
B. Any person representing the City on any social media site shall conduct himself or herself at all times as a professional representative of the City and in accordance with all City policies.
8. Public Records
A The City is subject to the California Public Records Act. Entries, articles, postings, direct or private messages to the City and other contents uploaded or submitted to a City social media site or page are open and available to the public free of charge and access restrictions. To the extent possible, all City Social Media sites shall clearly indicate that any article and any other content posted or submitted for posting are subject to public disclosure, searches and retrieval as required by law.
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29 B. Except as otherwise removed or deleted, all City Social Media content will be located on the internet platform to which the content was originally uploaded or submitted. Such content shall be available to the public as long as the City user account associated with the Social Media platform remains active. The City does not maintain any social media postings or content in additional electronic or hardcopy form, unless such postings or content has been printed, downloaded, filed or otherwise saved by the Department staff responsible for the social media site or page.
C. Removed postings and content may be retained by a third-party vendor.
9. Content Standards
A. Any City social media site that elicits or allows comments from the public shall be designated as a limited public forum for First Amendment purposes. As such, and in order to promote the City's goals articulated above and remain in compliance with other laws, City social media site content and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed and shall be promptly removed:
i. Profane or threatening language or content;
ii. Sexual content or links to sexual content;
iii. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, age, religion, gender or gender expression, marital status, national origin, medical condition, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation;
iv. Solicitations or commerce, including but not limited to, advertising of any nongovernment related event, or business or product for sale; e. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;
v. Information that may compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems;
vi. Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party; vii. Potentially libelous or defamatory comments; and
viii. Private or personal information published without consent.
B. Users posting to the City's social media sites shall be informed that the City disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any materials that the City deems inappropriate for posting.
C. These guidelines will be posted on the City's website and must be made available to social media users by hyperlink.
10. City Officials.
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30 A. City officials may engage in separate conversations or communicate on social media platforms to answer questions, provide information to the public, solicit information from the public regarding City business, or share posts from the City of Anderson Facebook page to a City official's personal social media platform. The City does not monitor or maintain City official social media accounts or platforms.
8. However, a City official may not do either of the following on a social media platform:
i. Discussion by a majority: Discuss City business with a majority of members of the same legislative body. That includes communicating, posting, sharing, commenting, or using digital icons (i.e., a thumbs up or an emoji); and ii. Direct Responses: Respond directly to another member's communication, comment or post if the two are on the same legislative body of the City and the topic concerns City business.
C. Failure of an City official to abide by this policy, following its adoption, may result in one or more of the following:
i. Removal from office (for commissioners); or
ii. Censure (for commissioners or elected officials).
D. Private versus Representative Capacity. City Officials shall not use their personal Social Media accounts to speak on behalf of the City, unless authorized by the legislative body to do so. In communicating City related matters on their Social Media account, City Officials shall clarify when they are speaking in their private capacity and when they are speaking on behalf of the City.
E. First Amendment: City officials should also be aware that their private social media accounts may be transformed into public forums where members of the public may have First Amendment rights. In determining whether a private social media page has become a public forum, courts have examined factors including:
i. How the public official is referenced on the site (i.e., is he or she referenced as "Mayor" or "Chair", or simply "Jane Doe"?);
ii. How the page is titled (i.e., is the account registered as a governmental account or a private account?);
iii. How the public official "invites" users to use the page (i.e., in cases in which the account was deemed a public one, the public official solicited the public's opinion on City matters);
iv. Whether the public official is "transacting" City matters on the site (i.e., posting about matters before the City);
v. Whether City employees help maintain and operate the site; and Social Media Policy Page 6 of7
31 vi. Whether the public official uses the site to engage directly with the public (i.e., replying to constituent comments regarding City business).
Whether an account is private or public is fact-specific and depends on the totality of the circumstances. If there are reasons to believe that a City official's private social media page has turned into a public forum, City officials should refrain from blocking members of the public from the page or deleting comments with which they disagree. It is recommended that City officials include a written policy, clearly visible on the official's social media platform, establishing guidelines for comments, content, and the right to restrict or remove content deemed inappropriate or in violation of the stated policy.
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32 AGENDA ITEM
!March 3, 2026, City Council Meetingj
d for Submittal By:
To:
Through:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
From:
Date:
Tyler Finch, Lieutenant, via Oliver Collins, Chief of Police March 3, 2026
lsueJECT
Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Program (SRT) submission resolution jRECOMMENDATION
1. Receive a staff report;
2. Receive public comments;
3. Approve the requested resolution in support of the grant application.
I FISCAL IMPACT
Currently the City of Anderson and Anderson Police Department are under contract with Axon for 5 (five) years for $231,682.68 for Body Worn Camera (BWC) services. If successful, this grant would cover 50% of the current contract, a potential savings of approximately $115,841.34 over five years.
Police department staff time will be required to manage the grant, purchase equipment, and complete quarterly grant reporting. The amount intended to be applied for is approximately $115,841.34, which primarily is for BWC equipment and related software to maintain and enhance the current BWC program.
ITEM 8.8a PAGE1 DATE 3/3/2026
33 I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Justice & Security Strategies (JSS) are seeking applications for a federal microgrant program that funds the implementation or expansion of body-worn camera (BWC) programs for small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies (SRT).
Funding under this program supports agencies seeking to establish or expand comprehensive BWC programs and have specified plans to implement this technology in a manner that maximizes the benefits of BWCs. As part of their submission, applicants will provide information on their plans to deploy this technology, as well as specific ways it will be used to enhance the applicant agency's mission.
BWC programs are an important tool that could be an integrated part of a jurisdiction's holistic problem~solving and community-engagement strategy, helping to increase both trust and communication between the police and the communities they serve. BWCs can be highly effective, providing an objective audio and visual record of interactions that can capture empirical evidence in the event of a crime, police-citizen interaction, or use-of-force incident.
This micro-grant program is competitive and requires a 1:1 match. Funds must be used to purchase body-worn cameras and may include expenses reasonably related to BWC program implementation or expansion. Funding can be used to support pilot BWC programs, establish new BWC implementation, or expand existing programs. Funding is capped at $2,000 per bodyworn camera purchased under this micro-grant program.
Grant Application Submission:
The requested resolution will affirm the City's authorization to enter into a grant agreement, should the Anderson Police Department be awarded in full or partial funding. Grant submission is due March 12th, 2026 and award announcements are anticipated in mid to late 2026.
Proposed Use of Grant Funds:
If awarded, the grant will provide funding for essential equipment and resources aimed at enhancing community and officer safety, improving public confidence, and strengthening proactive enforcement efforts. Specifically, the Anderson Police Department intends to utilize the grant funding for maintaining and enhancing the current BWC program, equipment, and capabilities.
All requested equipment and resources align with the following core focus areas:
• Community Safety
• Community Engagement
• Community Education
• Proactive Enforcement
• Officer Safety
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34 • Victim Advocacy through Enhanced Investigations
Conclusion:
Pre-approval of this grant application will enable the Anderson Police Department to secure critical resources that will enhance public safety and improve the department's ability to document evidence and ensure community accountability and transparency. Additionally, it will strengthen partnerships between law enforcement, community stakeholders, businesses, schools, and allied agencies through educational initiatives and enforcement efforts.
City staff recommends that the Anderson City Council approve the requested resolution in support of the grant application.
I ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution
ITEM 8.8a PAGE3 DATE 3/3/2026
35 RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDERSON SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMISSION OF THE FY26/27 FEDERAL SMALL
RURAL TRIBAL BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Anderson Police Department desires to undertake a certain project designated as the Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Program to be funded in part from funds made available through the Bureau ofJustice Assistance (BJA) Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Program (SRT) administered by the Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Program (hereafter referred to as SRT); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to provide 50% funding for law enforcement to procure Body Worn Cameras (BWC), enhance current programs, training, and capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant funding must be allocated toward acquiring, deploying, and enhancing existing and new BWC programs by the police department; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Anderson hereby supports the Police Department applying for these grant funds in 2026, for the enhancement and expansion of our existing BWC program
Estimated cost:
Grant Funds- $115,841.34
City Funds over 5 years- $115,841.34
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Anderson this 3rd day of March 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dan Gallier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christy White, City Clerk
36 AGENDA ITEM
!March 3, 2026 City Council Meetin~
To:
Through:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
From:
Date:
Tyler Finch, Lieutenant, via Oliver Collins, Chief of Police March 3, 2026
I SUBJECT
California Highway Patrol- Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) submission resolution
I RECOMMENDATION
1. Receive a staff report;
2. Receive public comments;
3. Approve the requested resolution in support of the grant application.
I FISCAL IMPACT
This is a reimbursement structured grant and there will be no fiscal impact to the city. The city will be responsible for the initial cost of equipment, overtime, and educational materials, which will be reimbursed quarterly.
Police department staff time will be required to manage the grant, purchase equipment, and complete quarterly grant reporting. The amount applied for was $160,000, which primarily is for equipment and DUI enforcement activities to deter and investigate impaired driving instances.
ITEM 8.8b PAGE1 DATE 3/3/2026
37 I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
With the passage of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), California voters mandated that a portion of cannabis tax revenue be allocated to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for distribution as grants to local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations. This directive is outlined in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(8).
The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program represents a significant step in enhancing roadway safety by reducing impaired driving incidents, increasing public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving, and providing essential resources for law enforcement agencies.
The submission and potential awarding of this grant does not require the City of Anderson to engage in, endorse, or license cannabis-related activities or businesses. Funding from this grant program is available to all eligible agencies in California, irrespective of a jurisdiction's stance on cannabis legalization.
Grant Application Submission:
In February 2026, the Anderson Police Department submitted an application for funding through the California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. This grant is specifically designed to assist law enforcement agencies by providing financial support for equipment, training, and other resources to combat and deter impaired driving caused by alcohol and/or drugs.
As part of the application process, the grant program requires a formal resolution from the Anderson City Council. Specifically, the grant guidelines state, "The resolution MUST explicitly state the Organization/Agency has delegated authority to enter into a Grant Agreement for the requested amount" (see attached resolution).
The requested resolution will affirm the City's authorization to enter into a grant agreement, should the Anderson Police Department be awarded in full or partial funding. Grant award announcements are anticipated in or around June 2026. The grant period is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Proposed Use of Grant Funds:
If awarded, the grant will provide funding for essential equipment and resources aimed at enhancing community and officer safety, improving public education on impaired driving, and strengthening proactive enforcement efforts. Specifically, the Anderson Police Department intends to utilize the grant funding for:
• 20- Educational Outreach events, such as Mosquito Serenade, City Car show, Christmas Parade,andlocalschoolevents
• 2- DUI checkpoints conducted within the city limits of Anderson • 2- Collaborative DUI checkpoints with local allied law enforcement agencies ITEM 8.8b PAGE2 DATE 3/3/2026
38 • 6- Collaborative DUI saturation enforcement patrols with local allied law enforcement agencies
• 2- Police motorcycles, similar to the BMW 1300 RT-P
• 1- Educational outreach booth and educational supplies All requested equipment and resources align with the following core focus areas:
• Community Safety
• Community Engagement
• Community Education
• Proactive Enforcement
• Officer Safety
• Victim Advocacy through Enhanced Investigations
• Deterrence of Impaired Driving
Conclusion:
Pre-approval of this grant will enable the Anderson Police Department to secure critical resources that will enhance public safety and improve the department's ability to deter and investigate impaired driving. Additionally, it will strengthen partnerships between law enforcement, community stakeholders, businesses, schools, and allied agencies through educational initiatives and enforcement efforts.
City staff recommends that the Anderson City Council approve the requested resolution in support of the grant application.
I ATTACHMENT
1. Grant Application
2. Resolution
ITEM 8.8b PAGE3 DATE 3/3/2026
39 Anderson Police Department 2026
Prepared by ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
for California Highway Patrol (CHP) Law Enforcement: Small and Mid-Size Organizations/Agencies FY202612027 Primary Contact: Tyler Finch
40 Opportunity Details
Opportunity Information
Title
Law Enforcement: Small and Mid.Size Organizations/Agencies FY 2026/2027 Description
Anderson Police Department 2026
ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers ofimpaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency's effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
Awarding Agency Name
California Highway Patrol
Agency Contact Name
Cannabis Grants Unit (CGU)
Agency Contact Phone
916-843-4360
Agency Contact Email
[email protected]
Fund Activity Categories
Education, Law, Justice and Legal Services
Manager
Cannabis Grants Unit (CGU)
Opportunity Posted Date
117/2026
Public Link
https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/b8803dd 1-6173-4b9a-9057 ~bac0b94c8fd Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$13,000,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
With the passage of Proposition 64 in 2016, The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use Marijuana Act (AUMA), California voters mandated the state to set aside funding for the CHP to provide grants to local governments and Qualified Nonprofit Organizations for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws pursuant to Section 34019 (f)(3)(B) Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC).
Funding Restrictions
State Agencies/Departments, please refer to Section 34019 (f)(3)(B) RTC and California Code of ReglJations, Title 13,
41 Division 2, Chapter 13. for additional information.
Award Information
Award Range
$500,000.00 Ceiling
Award Period
07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027
Award Type
Competitive
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
No
Submission Information
Submrssion Window
01/07/2026 8:00 AM- 02/23/2026 5:00 PM
Submission Timellne Type
One Time
Submission Timellne Additional Information
GRANT APPLICA IDNS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 23, 2026, BY 5:00 PM PST.
Anderson Police Department 2026
ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Grant Applicants are advised to ask submittal questions well before the deadline. Toe Cannabis Grants Unit {CGU) cannot guarantee an immediate response and the Grant Management System {GMS) will automatically close at 5:00 PM PST. Once a Grant Application is submitted through the GMS, Grant Appticants may not add, edit, or delete any Grant Application information.
Question Submission Information
Question Subm ssion Open Date
01/07/2026 8:00 AM
Quest on Submission Close Date
02/23/2026 5:00 PM
Question Submission Email Address
[email protected]
Question Submission Additional Information
GRANT APPLlCAIDNS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 23, 2026, BY5:00 PM PST.
CGU Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Attachments
• FY26-27 RFA- Law Enforcement Small and Mid-Size
• FY26-27 Grant Application Evaluation Criteria
Eligibility Information
42 Anderson Police Department 2026
ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Eligibility Type
Public
Additional Eligibil'ty Information
Small and Mid-Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies, with the primary function of enforcing traffic laws, which includes responding to calls, making arrests, and issuing citations. pursuant to the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, and California Health and Safety Code
Small-Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies: 100 employees or less Mid-Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies: 500 employees or less Additional Information
Additional Information URL
bitR§::llww-H.chQ.ca.goywrograms,uad<;es(o009ram_s1camabis-taX;:fund-graot:w:ogram Award Administration Information
State Award Notices
Awards will be announced in May and June 2026.
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) adopted regulations within Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 2, by adding Chapter 13, which govern the CHP, Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
These regulations outline:
• Grant Provisions
• Grant Project Types
• Specific Grant Application Requirements
• Grant Evaluation Criteria
• Necessary Administrative Procedures for the Program
Regulations can be found at:
https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/cannabis-tax-fund-grant-program/program-regulations Reporting
Quarter1y Reporting is required and due within 14 calendar days after the close of each quarter.
Quarter One (01 ): July 1 - September 30
Quarter Two (02): October 1 - December 31
Quarter Three (Q3): January 1 • March 31
Quarter Four (04 ): April 1 • June 30
Other Information
Please ensure your OrganizatiorvAgency has the capability to electronically sign required doclM'Tlents (ex: Grant Agreement).
43 Project Information
Application Information
Application Name
Anderson Police Department 2026
Award Requested
$160,000.00
Total Award Budget
$160,000.00
Primary Contact Information
Name
Tyler Finch
Email Address
[email protected]
Address
2220 North St
Anderson, CA 96007
Phone Number
(530) 917-9655
Anderson Police Department 2026
ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
44 Anderson Police Department 2026
ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Project Description
1. Organization/Agency Representatives
Organizatiorv'Agency Sectiorv'Unit (subdivision) to administer the Grant Agreement.
Anderson Police Department
Organization/Agency Representative
Complete the following fields with the appropriate Organization/Agency representatives for the Grant Agreement. The completed fields will auto-populate in the Grant Agreement, so please ensure each individual will be the point of contact throughout the Project Perfonnance Period. • The Authorized Official is authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with signing authority • The Authorized Financial Contact maintains financial records, documentation, and recipient of warrant • The Administrative Contact is responsible for day-to~ay administration Authorized Official Name (first and last)
Joey Forseth-Deshais
Authorized Official Title
City Manager
Authonzed Official Address (Street)
1887 Howard St.
Authorized Official Address (City, State and ZIP Code)
Anderson, Ca 96007
Authorized Official Phone Number (with area code)
5303786650
Authorized Official Email Address
[email protected]
Authorized Financial Contact Name (first and last)
Cindy Wheeler
Authorized F1nanc1al Contact TIile
Finance Director
Authorized Payment Reimbursement Address (Street) MUST MATCH Fl$CAL FORM 1887 Howard St.
Authorized Payment Reimbursement Address (City, State, and ZIP Code) MUST MATCH Fl$CAL FORM Anderson, Ca 96007
Authorized Frnancial Contact Phone Number (with area code) 5303786626
Authorized Financial Contact Email Address
[email protected]
Administrative Contact Name (first and last)
Tyler Finch
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Lieutenant
Administrative Contact Phone Number (with area code)
5309179655
Administrative Contact Email Address
[email protected]
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2. Senate/Assembly/Congressional/County Information
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Shasta
Number of residents (population) that your Organization/Agency serves. 50000
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3. Statistical Data
Ensure the responses below align with the statistical data provided within the Grant Application. If a question is not applicable, please input "O" or "NIA".
Number of schools in your jurisdiction.
Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Colleges/Universities - Number of Schools 14 4
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Number of law enforcement personnel within your Organization/Agency. 25 2
Does your Organization/Agency have specifically designated traffic enforcement personnel who conduct driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement operations?
181 Yes
No
How often does your agency conduct DUI enforcement activities (e.g., roving patrols, saturation patrols, checkpoints)?· ] Weekly Average I Monthly Average I Yearly Average
I
Enforcement Activities 12 6 40
How many law enforcement personnel have attended Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST). Advanced Roadside Impaired Dnving Enforcement (ARIDE} and/or Drug Re-cognition Evaluator (DRE) uaining? Number of Trained Law Enforcement Personnel
How many certified DREs does your Organization/Agency currently have? 4 How many law enforcement personnel are certified SFST and/or DRE Instructors? [ Number of Certified Instructors
What in-service training does your Organization/Agency offer related to DUI? For new officers who are fresh out of academy we require or provide:
SFST
I
18 ARIDE
During the FTO program they are required to complete, and are trained on, DUI investigations by their FTO They have access to our Traffic Specialist for any DUI investigations They are required to complete EPAS training provided by DOJ They are required to complete online PAS training provided by our equipment manufacturer During the FTO program they are required to complete a minimum of 2 weeks with the FTO Traffic Specialist where they focus on DUI investigations and other traffic matters DRE
6 As a condition of being a new officer in our department it is our policy to send them to SFST within the first few year or two
Annually we poll our membership for those who wish higher DUI training such as ARIDE and DRE, and send multiple officers to these higher trainings each year
For lateral officers who transfer to our department we provide:
During the FTO program they are required to complete, and are trained on, DUI investigations by their FTO They have access to our Traffic Specialist for any DUI investigations They are required to complete EPAS training provided by DOJ if they have not been trained yet They are required to complete online PAS training provided by our equipment manufacturer unless they have
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During the FTO program they are required to complete a minimum of 1 week with the FTO Traffic Specialist where they focus on DUI investigations and other traffic matters As a condition of being a new officer in our department it is our policy to send them to SFST within the first few year or two unless they have already received this training Annually we poll our membership for those who wish higher DUI training such as ARIDE and DRE, and send multiple officers to these higher trainings each year
For all officers we offer:
Occasional department-hosted trainings on specific aspects of DUI investigations or procedure via training bulletins.
It is the intent of the Anderson Police Department to have all officers trained to a minimum standard of ARIDE and all front
line supervisors to be trained as Checkpoint Supervisors.
Is training conducted at your Organization/Agency or at an alternate facility? igJ Within agency
D Alternate facility
Does your law enforcement personnel participate in training with local city attorneys and/or district attorneys? 18] Yes
O No
Grant-Funded Equipment
Have Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Funds been utilized to purchase equipment (an acquisition cost of at least $5,000)?
igJ Yes
O No
If yes, list the fiscal year of the Grant Agreement and EACH equipment item.
F'r'25-26- DUI CHECKPOINT MA TE RIALS
F'r'25-26- DUI COMMAND VEHICLE
F'r'25-26- EQUIPMENT STORAGE CONTAINER
EXAMPLE ONLY
FY21-22 = Two Message Boards
FY22-23 = One DUI Vehicle
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ProJect Types. Please select each Project type included in your Project.
O Enforcement Efforts
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181 Public Education and/or Prevention
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Provide a brief overview/synopsis (a paragraph) of the proposed Project. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD -TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.
The Anderson Police Department is seeking this grant opportunity to provide proactive enforcement and educational opportunities within the city of Anderson and nearby jurisdictions that have a direct nexus to the City of Anderson. As well as assist in the procurement of valuable and essential equipment to focus on three major areas of service:
Increase officer presence at DUI checkpoints and in lesser served areas of the community.
Deploy community engagement and educational tools on the roadways and at community events with the intent of deterring persons from driving under the influence of intoxicating substances.
Utilize modem equipment to allow us to properly and effectively address Primary Collision Factors (PCF), collisions, and DUV DUID related incidents in the unfortunate event that they occur.
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Clearly identify the problem/need (Problem Statement) in your local community, which is the reason for requesting grant funds. If applicable, provide recent and high-level statistical data that directly supports the problem/need in your local community. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - EfTHER TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD OR ATTACH DOCUMENT.
Background:
The City of Anderson is a residential community located in the southem portion of Shasta County. Within the City of Anderson, there is Interstate 5 and State Route 273. Currently the City of Anderson has a population of approximately 11,210 (2023). The City of Anderson is home to the Shasta District Fairgrounds, one of only two Walmart Super Centers in the region, and the Shasta Gateway Retail Outlets. The city sits approximately 4 miles south of the Win River Casino & Resort located on State Route 273. In addition to gambling and dining, the casino hosts events such as concerts, comedy shows, and MMA/Boxing matches. The resort is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The casino causes an increase in collisions as well as impaired drivers as they leave the casino and enter our city via State Route 273 at all hours of the day and night. All visitors of the resort from the south must pass through ou- city on Highway 273 or from Ox Yoke Road. There are two bars within our city limits and numerous liquor stores. The Union Pacific Railroad travels through the City of Anderson with four light controlled intersections and one uncontrolled intersection.
The Union Pacific Railroad travels through the City of Anderson with four light controlled intersections and one uncontrolled intersection. The entire length of rail parallels State Highway 273 and when it is being used can cause heavy traffic congestion on Highway 273 and the adjacent surface streets. A majority of traffic crashes happen on State Hwy 273, it is controlled by Cal Trans, however any crashes that happen within city limits is handled by Anderson Police Department.
The City of Anderson currently has 12 automated license plate reader cameras positioned on major roadways within the city. These ten cameras attempt to capture every vehicle which passes for the primary direction of travel lanes they are positioned towards, and also often capture the opposite direction lanes as well. These ten cameras do not always capture every single vehicle, they occasionally miss smaller vehicles such as bicycles or motorcycles, and they sometimes have outages due to weather or other circumstances. They also only cover ten single locations in the entire
6.6 square mile city. They have a feature to count the total number of unique vehicles (not repeat hits) which travel on the roads by day, month, or year. Using this statistic, the City of Anderson knows that from this very limited data set, the City sees over 6.3 million unique vehicles each year on its roadways. The city has a very high traffic volume, likely due to the above mentioned factors.
Problem:
With the passing of AB 109 and Propositions 47 & 57, there has been an increase in violent crimes and calls for service for patrol. We have seen. year after year, serious offenders be released from our local jails, re-offend in our community.
Due to these issues, Officers are seeing limited time for general traffic enforcement. Officers are given some discretion; however they frequently are required to prioritize calls for service ahead of proactive duties. This has been the case for many years and continues to prove challenging.
The city has seen the following coUision and injury trends:
In 2021 we had 244 total collisions, with 37 of which were injury or fatal.
In 2022 we had 331 total collisions, with 24 of which were injury or fatal.
In 2023 we had 292 total collisions, with 24 of which were injury or fatal.
In 2024 we had 198 total collisions, with 35 of which were injury or fatal.
In 2025 we had 281 total collisions, with 28 of which were injury or fatal.
As of this application date in 2026, we have already had one fatal traffic collision.
For a city size of just over 11,000 people, these are very high collision numbers. It should be noted, the city does not report on 1-5 collisions nor do we take collisions on 1-5, for this is CHP's jurisdiction. We DO take collisions on SR-273 and we DO report on these collisions. If collisions on our State Route were removed from our collision data, the Anderson Police Department would see a reduction of approximately half of all collisions the city reports on or investigates. State Route 273 is a heavy burden on our city for injury and major collisions even though it is State property. As a result, the presence of State Route 273 increases the occurrences of injury and fatal collisions. 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 statistics show the need for attention on traffic related matters. In 2022, Anderson had an OTS composite ranking of 29/104, 42/104 ranking for total fatal/iryury collisions, 55/104 for motorcycle collisions, and 11/104 for drinking age 21-34 injury collisions. These numbers are even more significant due to the "E" city population gap being 10,000 to 25,000, and our city only having a population of 11,210. This puts Anderson as one of the most unsafe cities in the state in this population group with regards to traffic safety concerns. The City of Anderson experiences more traffic-related challenges than one would expect of the population size, but these challenges are directly related to the
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surrounding attractions listed above, such as a nearby casino, two major traffic routes, and two major shopping centers.
We are proud to share we collaborate with the Redding Police Department, Shasta County Sheriff's Office, Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriffs Office, and the California Highway Patrol in our traffic efforts. We participate and assist our allied agencies with operations and checkpoint planning/equipment and they in tum assist us with DUI checkpoints, traffic enforcement, and planning efforts. h 2024 we added Red Bluff Police Department and Tehama County Sheriffs Department to our list of allied agencies as they received CTf and OTS grants and are continuing applications for this application period.
Since October 2020, the City of Anderson has implemented a fuHme Traffic Officer to help combat these listed traffic and collision trends and to help coordinate the OTS grants we have applied for and received. We are proud and grateful to have received OTS grants for five years in a row. Despite these grants and the efforts of the city to promote traffic safety, our city is seeing sustained traffic safety chaHenges as outlined in the raw numbers in this problem statement.
Based on the most recent data available, from local data from 2024, we seem to have a very slight upward trend to the number of injury collisions and a slight downward trend of total calls for service for all types of collisions. We know the large number of overtime traffic safety operations from OTS is an integral part of solving this issue of traffic safety in our community. We do not want to relax the overtime and enforcement operations; we want to continue our efforts to push this trend downwards even more with another OTS STEP grant.
These are some annual notable collision statistics that are compiled and distributed to the entire police department annually to help characterize and bring awareness to the traffic issues in Anderson:
APD received 281 collision calls for service
Officers took 87 collision reports
Officers were dispatched to 96 DUI calls, and overall arrested 54 impaired drivers Our top 3 primary collision factors are: Speed (16 collisions), Other improper driving (private party collisions) (15 collisions), and DUI (9 collisions)
Our top injury primary coNision factor is: Stop light violations, with 6 injury collisions and 13 injured, followed by speed violations with 7 injury collisions and 8 injured.
Our collision calls for service have dropped 38.3% since 2023 The number of injured citizens was 28, which was a decrease from the previous year of 35 injured, however, there were 83 more collisions from the previous year.
Our intersections which have the highest rate of collisions are, in order: SR-273 & North Street, SR-273 & Marx Way, and SR-273 & Pinon Avenue.
(Using the most recent 2024 aggregated data):
55.6% of injury collisions in the city occurred on a state highway (Highway 273) The City of Anderson is responsible for taking these collisions, even though ttis is a state-controlled highway. The day of the week with the highest number of injury collisions was Thursday between 1200-2100 hours. The second day with the highest number of collisions was Saturday between 0600-1500 hours.
The Anderson Police Department is also requesting grant funding to expand and modernize its motorcycle patrol program through the purchase of additional police-spec motorcycles. The department currently has four POST-certified motorcycle officers; all trained through an accredited motorcycle police training school in the State of California.
However, the effectiveness of this unit is severely limited due to the availabifity of only one shared motorcycle, which is six years old and nearing the end of its optimal service life.
This project will allow the department to fully utilize its trained officers, replace aging equipment, and enhance traffic enforcement, roadway safety, and emergency response capabilities throughout the community. Motorcycle patrols play a critical role in traffic enforcement, congestion mitigation, and public safety. Their maneuverability, visibility, and rapid response capabilities make them particularly effective in high-traffic corridors, special events, and areas inaccessible to standard patrol vehicles. Despite having four fully POST-certified motorcycle officers, the department's current capacity is limited by the following factors:
- Only one motorcycle available for four trained officers - The existing motorcycle is six years old, resulting in increased maintenance needs and reduced reliability - habilityto deploy multiple officers simultaneously
- Underutilization of officers whose training represents a significant departmental investment The age and limited availability of the current motorcycle restrict proactive enforcement efforts and pose long-term sustainability and safety concerns. Grant funding is essential to replace aging equipment and allow for effective, simultaneous deployment of trained personnel.
Grant funding will be used to acquire additional police-spec motorcycles and related safety equipment. This will allow
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- Conduct targeted enforcement related to speeding, DUI, reckless driving, and roadway violations - k'lcrease patrol presence in school zones, event venues, and congested areas - Improve response times during traffic incidents, emergencies, and community events All assigned officers are already POST certified, allowing immediate implementation upon receipt of the equipment without additional training costs.
In summary, The City of Anderson is experiencing an elevated traffic safety problem on the roads and highways in our jurisdiction. We have asked for funds to assist sending officers to radar/lidar training to help catch speeders, collision investigation to assist in their expertise after collisions happen, and safety conferences and impairment classes to help educate our officers and give them tools to combat this critical matter. We want to keep these overtime activities in place as often as possible to keep our officers focused on roadway safety. The City of Anderson Police Department has developed a reputation in Shasta County as being very pro-active on crime and traffic safety, and this CTF grant is a significant part in contributing to that image.
Statistical Data/Report(s)
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6. Performance Measures/Scope of Work (Proposed Solution) Detail EACH Project activity/item below, which will serve as your goals and objectives for the Project. For EACH goal/objective, include estimated timelines (ex: monthly, quarterly), quantitative measurements (ex: reduction of DUVDUID by%), and resources (Budget Line Items) needed to successfully complete the Project activities with justification detailing how it will enhance/support the Project. NOTE: These goals and objectives must be consistent with the Budget. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.
We are proud to share we participate with the City of Anderson, Redding Police, Shasta County Sheriffs Department, CHP, Red Bluff Police, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, and MADD on our traffic efforts. We participate and assist them and they in tum assist us with DUI checkpoints, traffic enforcement, saturation patrols, and planning efforts. With this partnership we can multiply our efforts and effectiveness.
Since October 2020, the City of Anderson funded a full-time Traffic Officer to help combat these trends and to help coordinate the CTF and OTS grants. We are proud and grateful to have received past OTS and Cannabis grants for several years in a row. The OTS grants have focused on training, saturation patrols, and check points. We are hopeful to begin receiving Cannabis grant funds to assist us with providing education, deterrence, and proactive enforcement equipment. Despite these grants and the efforts of the city to promote safety, our city is seeing increasing and sustained traffic safety problems as outlined in the raw numbers in this problem statement. We know having more officers out in view and detecting DUI and drugged drivers is an integral part of soMng this issue of traffic safety in our community.
We are hoping that in conjunction with the additional holl'S worked, that we will be able to focus on education, deterrence, and proactive enforcement efforts through the acquisition of modem equipment and collaborative efforts with neighboring jurisdictions.
We are requesting funds for education, enforcement and deterrence efforts, and equipment related to the following high level view of the listed categories-
• Two DUV DUID checkpoints within the city of Anderson
• Staffed by seven personnel for six hours, available to all sworn and no~swom personnel • This wiN allow us address local traffic safety concerns to achieve the overaH goal of safer streets. As an agency, our goal will be to reduce DUVDUI-D related traffic collisions by 10%. • Two collaborative DUV DUID checkpoints with neighboring jurisdictions to include but not limited to Redding Police, Shasta County Sheriffs Department, CHP, Red Bluff Police, and Tehama County Sheriffs Department • 01-04 conduct operations as allied agency events occur • Staffed by four personnel for eight hours, available to all sworn and no~swom personnel • We will collaborate with other regional law enforcement agencies such as the Shasta County Sheriffs Office, Redding Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Red Bluff Police Department and Tehama County Sheriffs Office. This will allow us address regional traffic safety concerns with our partners to achieve the overall goal of safer streets. As a county, our goal will be to reduce DUVDUI-D related traffic collisions by 10%.
• Six collaborative DUV DUID saturation patrol operations with neighboring jurisdictions • 01- 04 conduct operations as allied agency events occur • Staffed by two personnel for eight hours for each operation, available to all sworn personnel • We will collaborate with other regional law enforcement agencies such as the Shasta County Sheriffs Office, Redding Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Red Bluff Police Department and Tehama County Sheriffs Office. This will allow us address regional traffic safety concerns with our partners to achiew the overall goal of safer streets. As a county, our goal will be to reduce DUVDUI-D related traffic collisions by 10%.
• Twenty educational outreach events, to include but not limited to, weekly summer concert series, City sponsored car show, large school events.
• 01-04 conduct operations as community events occur
• Staffed by two personnel for five hours for each operation, available to all sworn and no~swom personnel. • Aim to contact students and members of the public each quarter to increase awareness of driving under the influence. The interactions will educate parents, students, and community members of the hazards of impaired driving.
• Summer concert series potential engagement is in excess of 3,000 attendees • City Car Show potential engagement is in excess of 10,000 attendees • School events potential engagement is 50- 200 attendees • Pamphlets directed at students, parents, and community members will be available at all events (as long as supplies last)
• Purchasing of educational pamphlets, engagement booth supplies- including but not limited to a canopy, table, table cover, and chairs.
• 01- Purchase
• 01-02 Receive
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• 02-04 deploy to DUV DUID checkpoints, educational outreach events, and saturation patrols • Two patrol ready police specific motorcycles
• Q1- Purchase, 02-03 Receive, Q3-Q4 Use ln approved activities • Similar to but not limited to the BMW 1300 RT-P model • Complete purchase may come from one vendor or a coordinated effort by multiple vendors, to obtain the most cost and time effective product
• The police motorcycles will be used to provide deterrence, enforcement, education, and engagement with community members at checkpoints, during saturations patrols, educational engagements, and other law enforcement related activities.
• Having multiple motorcycles will increase officer safety as officers will be able to work in pairs and be more visible while conducting approved activities.
• As an agency, our goal will be to reduce DUVDUI-D related traffic collisions by 10%.
EXAMPLE ONLY
16 DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1 :;:; 4, Q2 = 4, Q3 = 4, Q4 = 4): Aim to reduce DUI/DUID deaths by 10%, which will improve roadway safety in the community.
2 DUI Checkpoints (02 = 1, Q4 = 1 ): Aim to reduce DUI/DUID by 15%, which will reduce the number of impaired drivers in the community.
4 Message Boards for DUI Checkpoints and Educational Messaging (Q1 = Purchase, Q2 = Receive, 02-04:;:; Use to complete DUI Checkpoints and education): We will utilize the Message Boards to notify the public of an approaching DUI Checkpoint In between DUI Checkpoints, we will display educational messaging against driving under the influence.
4 Educational Presentations at local high schools (Q1 = 1, Q2 = 1, Q3 = 1, Q4 = 1): Aim to contact at least 100 students each quarter to increase awareness of driving under the influence. The presentations will educate students on the implications of driving impaired.
NOTE: The number of activities listed for each Performance Measure must match the number of activities listed in the Budget.
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Provide the method of evaluation to show Project effectiveness and positive impact(s) on the community. These strategies shall include captured quantitative/qualitative data and a communication plan to share Project results with both internal and external stakeholders. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD -TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.
While performance metrics for checkpoints, community engagement/ education, collaborative events, and equipment is a difficult task to put into tangible metrics as we will never be able to truly calculate incidents that may or may not happen. ~ an ideal world we strive for zero fatalities, injuries, collisions, as a result of impaired drivers, it is our intent to continue to work with the public with or without this grant to reach this objective. While it may not be realistic due to many external factors, this is still our goal. We as an agency have committed to striving for a 100% deployment rate for all equipment purchased and as many meaningful interactions with adults and youth to establish a zero tolerance mentality for DUV DUID incidents.
The broader picture of the results of this grant opportunity and equipment that it would provide our community will be much larger than providing formal numbers and statistics. It would provide confidence and modem equipment that can be used by first responders in the Anderson Community to educate, protect, engage, and deter persons from driving while intoxicated. The envisions program and equipment will create the ability to respond locally and regionally to provide advised safety, documentation, and data for the response and recovery to a traffic related incident or any other emergency, natural or manmade. This is a capability that is not currently available for our agency and commlllily. If awarded, this project will provide community benefits reaching farther than mere numbers and symbols on a data sheet, it will result in thousands of lives positively impacted on a daily basis.
As a result of this grant and as a whole, it is our intent to see a decrease in the following categories spanning 2026 to 2027 and into 2028.
Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic crashes.
Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic crashes.
Reduce the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes.
Reduce the number of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes.
Reduce the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes.
Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes.
Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-in110lved crashes.
Reduce the number of persons killed in drug-involved crashes.
Reduce the number of persons injured in drug-involved crashes.
Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
Reduce the number of motorcyc~sts killed in traffic crashes.
Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic crashes.
Reduce hit & run fatal crashes.
Reduce hit & run injury crashes.
It is our belief that through proactive enforcement, community engagement, education, and establishing positive life decision making abilities, the above listed goals can be obtained.
As a physical data tracking element of the use and benefits to the community. As stated in previous categories, awarded equipment (depending on application need) will be used at all relevant incidents. events, or planned activities
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Describe the plan for reducing reliance on Mure grant funding. Include a summary and timeframe to continue efforts when grant funds are either not available or significantly reduced. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD· TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.
Grant reliance and cost management is a key element and benefit of this grant proposal. All physical equipment requested has been selected with a significantly long lifespan in mind. All equipment requested has a minimum life expectancy of five years or more. All items requested will help the Anderson Police Department and greater Anderson commlllity progress into a safer and more collaborative future.
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Describe the administrative support, including the Organization/Agency's grant expenence, personnel, and physical resources needed to successfully complete the Project within the Project Performance Period. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION 1N FIELD.
Our city administration is in full support of grant opportunities like this, especially ones with a primary goal of community collaboration, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. The City of Anderson has publicly and through City Council meetings, regular1y approved this grants and other similar projects.
Similarly, the Anderson Police Department and current administration has a long standing reputation of fiscal responsibility, creativity, community engagement, and self-reliance. The grant manager has managed private, local, state, and federal grants of various sizes for over 10 years. The grant manager has a wealth of knowledge on putting together the operations, tracking statistics, and reporting quarterly as required. The Anderson Police Department has consistently submitted all quarter1y reports, invoices. and documents within or before the expected time frames.
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10. Other Grant Programs
Impaired Driving Grant Activities
Has your Organization/Agency previously received grant funding for impaired driving activities? ~Yes
No
If yes, detail the outcome. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE !NFORMA TION IN FIELD.
For the grant writer's tenure (17 years) with the Anderson Police Department, the agency has applied for and received the Califomi a OTS grant for the vast majority of the years. Most recently, the agency has recei 11ed the OTS grant for the past five years, allowing the deployment of numerous officers for saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints, as well as receiving numerous hours of formal and informal training, and DUI and safety equipment. Additionally, in the 2023/ 2024 and 2025/ 22026 grant periods, the agency submitted for and received this grant. Those opportunities allowed us to further deploy additional saturation patrols and enforcement opportunities.
Has or will your OrganizatJon/Agency submit a proposal to another grant program for this Proiect (ex: funds for the same components as this Project, or similar/related components that will be completed during the same time period as this Project)?
Yes
l8l No
If yes, detail the granting Organization/Agency. In addition, clearly distinguish which tasks would be funded by the CTFGP and which tasks would be funded by another Organization/Agency. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD -TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.
Other Funding Sources
Are any personnel dedicated to this Pro1ect funded by other sources or grants, mcludmg salary support? Yes
~No
If yes, detail which source/grant. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.
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11. Terms and Conditions
By submitting your Grant Application, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions:
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information I entered in this Grant Application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that any false. incomplete, or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification from the grant process or dismissal from receiving grants funded by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. I authorize the California Highway Patrol, Cannabis Grants Unit (CGU), to investigate referenced documents or other documents submitted to the program to check the accuracy of the information provided.
I agree with the Request for Application, the above Terms and Conditions. and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2. Chapter 13. Sections 1890.00 through 1890.27. 181 IAgree
When using the GMS (EUNA), I authorize the state to take my requested action by an electronic means and authorize the state to accept the combination of my User ID and password in lieu of my written signature. 181 IAgree
My password is unique to me and is to remain confidential. I will not allow other individuals to use my User ID and password to access the GMS (EUNA).
181 IAgree
It is my responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of GMS (EUNA) information. 181 IAgree
Once I submit the Grant Application, I am unable to add, edit, or delete any Grant Application information. 181 IAgree
Confidentiality Notice: All documents submitted as a part of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Application are public documents and may be subject to a request pursuant to the California Public Records Act. The CHP. CGU. cannot ensure the confidentiality of any information submitted in or with this Grant Application (Gov. Code.§ 6250 et seq.). 181 IAgree
Generated Income Disclaimer: There will be no program income generated from this grant. Nothing in this Grant Application shall be interpreted as a requirement. formal or informal, that a particular law enforcement officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations, in pursuance of the goals and objectives. Although special emphasis will be placed upon violations specific to this Grant Application, appropriate enforcement action will be taken for all observed violations.
181 IAgree
Grant funds shall not replace (supplant) any federal, state and/or local funds that are appropriated or earmarked for the same purpose and are routine and/or existing state and local expenditures. Supplanting is the deliberate reduction in the amount of federal, state, or local funding appropriated to an existing program or activity because grant funds are awarded for the same purpose. It is the responsibility of the Grant Applicant to ensure supplanting does not occur. 181 IAgree
Financial Information System for California Government Agency Taxpayer ID (Fl$Cal Form) A Fl$Cal Form is required for reimbursement. If the Grant Applicant does not have a completed FISCal Form at final Grant Application submission time, the Grant Applicant may submit the completed FISCal Form via email to CGU prior to execution of the Grant Agreement. NOTE: The "Remit-To Address" on the Fl$Cal Form MUST match the "Official Address to Receive Reimbursement Payment" you entered in Form #1. Organization/Agency Representative. This address shall be the official address on file with Fl$Cal and the State Controller's Office (SCO) to receive warrants (Reimbursement Request Payments). Forms are located on the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program's website at https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/cannabis-tax-fund--grant-program. ~ IAgree
Fl$Cal Form
Fl$CAL GOVT AGNCYTINF _Signed.pdf
City Council or County Resolution
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A county. city. district. or other public body shall provide a copy of a resolution. order. motion. or ordinance of local governing body, which by law has the authority to enter into an agreement authorizing execution of a Grant Agreement. If the Grant Applicant does not have a signed resolution at final Grant Application submission time, the Grant Applicant may submit a signed resolution via email to CGU prior to execution of the Grant Agreement. NOTE: The resolution MUST explicitly state the Organization/Agency has delegated authority to enter into a Grant Agreement for the requested amount.
igJ IAgree
61 Budget
Proposed Budget Summary
Expense Budget
Personnel
Equipment
Other Direct Costs
Revenue Budget
Grant Funding
Co1laborative Checkpoint
Collaborative Saturation
DUI checkpoint
Educatiorv Outreach
Subtotal
Police specific motorcycle
Subtotal
Educational materials and booth
Subtotal
Total Proposed Cost
Award Requested
Subtotal
Total Proposed Revenue
Proposed Budget Detail
See attached spreadsheet.
Proposed Budget Narrative
Personnel
Anderson Police Department 2026
ANDERSONPOL~EDEPARTMENT
Grant Funded
$6,400.00
$9,600.00
$8,400.00
$20,000.00
$44,400.00
$110,000.00
$110,000.00
$5,600.00
$5,600.00
$160,000.00
Grant Funded
$160,000.00
$160,000.00
$160,000.00
Total Budgeted
$6,400.00
$9,600.00
$8,400.00
$20,000.00
$44,400.00
$110,000.00
$110,000.00
$5,600.00
$5,600.00
$160,000.00
Total Budgeted
$160,000.00
$160,000.00
$160,000.00
Costs may include compensation for wages, such as overtime, and benefits (annual leave and sick leave) for work directly related to, and consistent with, the Project Personnel hours will be awarded based on the number of CTFGP grant-funded Project activities approved by CGU. To be eligible for reimbursement, personnel services must occur
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within the Project Performance Period. Please note, full salary positions are not allowed. Itemize separate Budget line items by Project activity (ex: one Budget line item for DUI San.nation Patrol; one Budget line item for DUI Checkpoint). Combine wages and benefits in the same Budget line item for each Project activity. For EACH Budget line item, the narrative shall include:• Number of times Project activity will occur• Classification(s) assigned to the Project activity• Rate (range of pay) for each classification working Project activity (notate regular or overtime pay) • Total number of hours for each Project activity. EXAMPLE: 16 DUI Sah.l'ation Patrols. 160 Total hours x $100 an hour (highest hourly rate)= Total cost $16,000. Sergeant OT rate with benefits $80-$100 per hour, Officer OT rate with benefits $60-$80 per hour. NOTE: If engaging in CTFGP grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the applicant does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the applicant should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction. NOTE: The number of activities listed for each Budget line item must match the number of activities listed in the Performance Measures.
Education/ Outreach
20 community engagement events with engagement booth setup, including but not limited to summer concert series, city car show, large school sporting events Two persons per event Five hours per event $100/hr (avg) per person DUI checkpoint
Two DUV DUID checkpoints within the City of Anderson Seven persons per checkpoint Six hours per person $1001hr (avg) overtime per person
Collaborative Checkpoint
Two collaborative DUV DUID checkpoints with listed neighboring agencies Four persons per checkpoint Eight hours per person $100/hr (avg) overtime per person
Collaborative Saturation
Collaborative Saturation Patrols with listed neighboring agencies Six collaborative saturation patrol events Two persons per event Eight hours per person $100/hr (avg) overtime per person Equipment
Costs may include non-expendable, tangible, personal property having a normal useful life of more than one year, and an acquisition cost of at least $5,000 (ex: four identical assets, which cost $1,250 each, for a total of $5,000, are not considered an equipment plXChase ). Equipment shall be directly related and necessary to complete CTFGP grant-funded DUVDUID enforcement, checkpoint, and education Project activities taking place in the Applicant's jurisdiction (ex: message board for DUI checkpoints). Equipment should be purchased at the beginning of the Project Performance Period. To be eligible for reimbursement. Equipment must be purchased and received within the Project Performance Period. Itemize separate Budget line items for each Equipment item. If requesting outfitting, include outfitting in the total cost of the vehicle. Any equipment or items permanently affixed to the vehicle are considered/classified as outfitting (ex: lights, sirens, decals, prisoner cage). kems such as flashlights, cones, signs and computers are not considered vehicle outfitting. The requestor shall only request to outfit the vehicle with the standard equipment similar to the rest of their vehicle fleet. Please refer to Annex A of the Request for Application (RFA) for ineligible expenses. For EACH Budget line item, the narrative shall include:• Description of equipment item• Quantity* Unit cost* Outfitting cost, if applicable• Total cost• Correlating CTFGP activity. EXAMPLE:
DUVDUID Enforcement Patrol Vehicle 1@ $80,000 + Outfitting $40,000 = $120,000 for Checkpoint and DUVDUID Saturation Patrols NOTE: The number of actiVities listed for each Budget line item must match the number of activities listed in the Performance Measures.
Police specific motorcycle
Two police specific motorcycles, similar to but not exclusively the BMW 1300 RT-P. Each motorcycle will be purchased as a complete outfitted vehicle or a collaboration of vendors for a patrol ready vehicle. Each vehicle will be an approximate total cost of $55,000
Other Direct Costs
Costs may include operational costs. Other Direct Costs shall be directly related and necessary to complete CTFGP
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grant-funded activities included in the Project. Other Direct Costs should be purchased at the beginning of the Project Performance Period to ensure they are utilized when completing corresponding Project activities. To be eligible for reimbursement, Other Direct Costs must be purchased and received within the Project Performance Period. Itemize separate Budget line items for each Other Direct Costs item. For EACH Budget line item, the narrative shall include: * Name/description of Other Direct Costs* Quantity• Unit cost* Total cost* Correlating CTFGP activity. EXAMPLE: Large Traffic Cones. 75@ $40 each= $3,000 for Checkpoints NOTE: The number of activities listed for each Budget line item must match the number of activities listed in the Performance Measures.
Educational materials and booth
Purchasing of educational pamphlets, and equipment for outfitting an educational booth. Booth equipment will include but not limited to, popup canopy, table, table cover, chairs, coolers, and backdrop. Exact price per unit is variable based on pamphlet quantity. Several thousand pamphlets covering a variety of related topics will be purchased. AH purchases will be under allotted budget, overages will be covered by the Anderson Police Department. All purchases will be made with the mindset of longevity and fiscal responsibility.
64 RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDERSON SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMISSION OF THE FY26/27 CHP CANNABIS
TAX FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Anderson Police Department desires to undertake a certain project designated as CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) to be funded in part from funds made available through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) administered by the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) (hereafter referred to as CTFGP); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to comply with the passage of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), and provide funding for law enforcement to procure equipment, training, and staffing reimbursement; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant funding must be allocated toward driving under the influence prevention, investigation, enforcement, and education efforts by the police department; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Anderson hereby supports the Police Department using these grant funds in 2026, for • 20- Educational Outreach events, such as Mosquito Serenade, City Car show, Christmas Parade, and local school events
• 2- DUI checkpoints conducted within the city limits of Anderson • 2- Collaborative DUI checkpoints with local allied law enforcement agencies • 6- Collaborative DUI saturation enforcement patrols with local allied law enforcement agencies
• 2- Police motorcycles, similar to the BMW 1300 RT-P
• 1- Educational outreach booth and associated educational supplies Estimated cost: $160,000
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Anderson this 3rd day of March 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dan Gallier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christy White, City Clerk
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!March 3, 2026 City Council Meetin~
To:
Through:
From:
Date:
I SUBJECT
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Adam Whelen, Public Works Director
March 3, 2026
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Application
I RECOMMENDATION
1. Receive a staff report;
2. Receive public comments;
3. Authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services State & Local Cybersecurity Grant;
I FISCAL IMPACT
This is a 70 percent reimbursement-based grant, which means the City will be responsible for funding 30 percent of the total project cost. The maximum amount that can be requested for a project is $357,142, with $250,000 requested from the grant and $107,143 as the City's share.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recently released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant.
This program provides funding for projects that promote state, local, and tribal governments ITEM 8.9 PAGE1 3/3/2026
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City Staff proposes to request approximately $257,000 in total funds from the State & Local Cybersecurity Grant to purchase replacement mobile data computers (MDCs) for the Anderson Police Department (APO), implement City-wide multi-factor authentication, replace unsupported or end-of-life hardware that is accessible from the internet which includes the installation of a backup server for APO to ensure reliability and compliance with the Department of Justice.
The amount requested for reimbursement through the grant can not exceed $250,000, with the City providing a 30 percent match not to exceed $107,143 for a total project cost of $357,142.
The current estimated total project costs are approximately $257,000, which approximately $179,900 will be grant funded, and the remaining $77,100 will be funding provided by the City which will come from in-kind staff costs for project management and implementation, and also the asset forfeiture funds.
The current MDCs are mounted in all law enforcement vehicles and provide critical access to dispatch, incident updates, and call routing. These units are end-of-life, and their replacement would be funded by the General Fund if not covered by grant funding. The other items mentioned above would be funded by the Computer Operations Internal Services Fund (ISF), subject to budget availability. Receiving grant funding for these items allows the City to address critical risks sooner. Departments in the General Fund primarily fund this ISF. Training, Management, and Administration of the grant are also allowed under the grant, which lowers the City's overhead costs for City staff.
Due to the short timeframe in which staff was made aware of this grant opportunity and the deadline for filing the application on March 13, 2026 time of is of the essence. Attached to the staff report is an application, that staff will work diligently to complete and have submitted before the deadline.
City Staff recommends that the Anderson City Council authorize the submission of an application for the State & Local Cybersecurity Grant. If the City is selected as a recipient of the grant, a resolution will be agendized for the Anderson City Council to discuss and review before accepting the awarded grant funding.
I ATTACHMENT
1. FFY 2024 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant - Documents ITEM 8.9 PAGE2 3/3/2026
67 GA VIN NEWSOM
GOVERNOR CalOES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF l!NEHl!'.NCY SERVICES
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
STATE & LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT- LOCAL & TRIBAL (SL)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Release Date: January 16, 2026
CHRISTINA CURRY
ACTING DIRECTOR
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM} Branch, has a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant- Local and Tribal (SL) Program.
This RFP provides programmatic information and the requirements necessary to prepare a proposal for Cal OES grant funds. The provisions of this RFP supersede previous RFPs and Competitive Funding Opportunities (CFOs). If any language in this RFP conflicts with the terms and conditions of the applicable grant program guidance (e.g., federal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), California State Supplement, etc.}, the grant program guidance document(s) prevail.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the applicable NOFO and California State Supplement, which outline the requirements that apply to Cal OES HSEM Branch Grant Subawards.
PUBLIC RECORDS ACT NOTICE
Proposals are subject to the Public Records Act, Government Code Section 7920.000, et seq. Do not put any personally identifiable information or private information on this proposal. If you believe that any of the information you are putting on this proposal is exempt from the Public Records Act, please indicate what portions of the proposal and the basis for the exemption. Your statement that the information is not subject to the Public Records Act will not guarantee that the information will not be disclosed.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions concerning this RFP or the proposal process must be submitted by email to:
State & Local Projects Unit
[email protected]
Cal OES staff cannot assist the Applicant with the actual preparation of their proposal. Cal OES can only respond to technical questions about the RFP during the period between the publication date and completion of the RFP process. 68 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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A. ELIGIBILITY
1. Eligibility to Compete for Funding
For a proposal to be eligible to compete for funding (i.e., read and rated) all the following conditions must be met:
• Applicants must meet the federal definition of Local Government in 6 U.S.C. § 101 {131 or Tribal Government in 6 U.S.C. §665{g)(a)(7) and be located in California.
• Subrecipients who were awarded FFY22 and FFY23 funding for the SL Program are not eligible to apply.
• The proposal must be emailed to
[email protected] and received no later than 11 :59 PM (PDT) on Friday, March 13, 2026. Proposals must be attached as PDF documents and contain the form(s) outlined in E. Proposal Requirements. The proposal PDF file name should Include "FFY 2024 SL Program RFP" and the Applicant entity name.
Cal OES cannot access proposals through cloud-based storage services (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). Emails should identify the name of the RFP in the Subject line. If you have not received a confirmation that your proposal was received within two business days of the date it was submitted, please send an email to [email protected] .
Please Note: proposals that do not meet the above requirements wlll be disqualified (i.e., ineligible) and not read and rated.
2. Eligibility for Funding Consideration
Only one proposal per Applicant will be eligible to receive funding. If an Applicant submits more than one proposal, only the highest scoring proposal, meeting the criteria above, will be considered for funding.
3. Prerequisites to Receive Funding
If selected, all the following must be completed within 60 days of receiving the Intent to Fund notification to be eligible to receive funding, Applicants must:
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• Have a Unique Entity Identifier (Unique Entity ID) registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM). Applicants who do not currently have a Unique Entity ID will need to register at SAM.gov to obtain one. Appllcants should start this process Immediately to ensure they are able to comply with the
requirement to have this completed within the 60-days.
• Not have an exclusion record in the SAM by the beginning of the Program Grant Subaward performance period. An exclusion record in the SAM indicates that a contractor ( agency) is listed in the (federal) government-wide system for debarment and
suspension. An agency that is debarred or suspended is excluded from activities involving federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits. Check SAM status.
B. FUNDING INFORMATION
There is $9,682,381 available for the SL Program's Grant Subaward period of performance from July 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028.
1. Funding Amount
Applicants may apply for up to $250,000 for the 24-month Grant Subaward performance period.
Please see the chart below for a sample breakdown of the fund sources (by Cal OES fund source code) and match based on the maximum request amount.
2024 2024SLCG TOTAL PROJECT
SLCG MATCH COST
$250,000 $107,143 $357,143
2. Funding Source(s)
Guidance on policies and procedures for managing HSEM Branch Grant Subawards funded through federal fund sources can be found in the FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review and retain a copy of this document to 70 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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familiarize themselves with program-specific information as well as overall guidance on the rules and regulations tor all fund sources that support this Program.
The Program is supported through the following fund:
State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCG)
• Provides state/territorial, local, and tribal (SLT) governments with resources to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems, improve the security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services provided by those entities. • Supports efforts to implement cyber governance and planning, assess and evaluate systems and capabilities, mitigate prioritized issues, and build a cybersecurity workforce.
• Requires the State Administrative Agency (SAA), as the Recipient of the federal grant, to pass through at least 25% of the amount of the total federal award to rural areas. Per the Homeland Security Act of 2002, a rural area is defined in
49 U.S.C. §5302{17) as an area encompassing a population of less than 50,000 people.
• Requires Recipients and Subrecipients to participate in the federal Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cyber Hygiene Service - Vulnerability Scanning as described in the federal NOFO.
• The FFY 2024 SL Program requires a 30% match for the total project cost. This can be cash or third-party in-kind contributions.
There are no waivers for this match requirement. Applicants are referred to Title 2. Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.l. Part 200, § 200.306 for additional information.
• Cal OES's fund source code for this federal fund is SLCG.
FEMA has identified the allowable categories of cost under the SLCGP Program as follows:
• Planning- Planning costs are allowable under this Program.
SLCGP funds may be used tor a range of planning activities, 71 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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such as those associated with the development, review, and revision of holistic, entity-wide cybersecurity plans and other planning activities that support the Program goals and
objectives.
• Organization - Organizational costs are allowable under this Program. SLCGP funds may be used for cybersecurity program management, development of whole community partnerships that support cybersecurity program governance, structures and mechanisms for information sharing between the public and private sector, and operational support, including ensuring continuity of operations for essential functions.
Personnel hiring, overtime, and backfill expenses are permitted under this Program to perform allowable SLCGP planning, organization, training, exercise, and equipment activities.
Personnel expenses may include, but are not limited to, training and exercise coordinators, program managers and planners, and cybersecurity navigators. The Subrecipient must
demonstrate that the personnel will be sustainable.
• Equipment - Equipment costs are allowable under this Program.
Unless otherwise stated, equipment must meet all applicable statutory, regulatory, and/or OHS-adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using SLCGP funds. Subrecipients will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested equipment.
Investments in emergency communications systems and
equipment must meet applicable SAFECOM Guidance
recommendations; such investments must be coordinated with the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator and the State Interoperability Governing Body to ensure interoperability and long-term capability.
SLCGP funds may be used to purchase maintenance contracts or agreements, warranty coverage, licenses, and user fees in support of a system or equipment. Applicants should reference the FFY 2024 SLCGP NOFO, Section D, 13- Funding Restrictions and Allowable Costs, f. Other Direct Costs, for additional 72 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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requirements and restrictions on allowable equipment costs, when completing the Project Worksheet for their NOi.
• Training - Training costs are allowable under this Program.
Allowable training-related costs under SLCGP include the establishment, support, conduct, and attendance of training and/or in conjunction with training by other federal agencies.
Training conducted using SLCGP funds should align with the California SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan and address a performance gap identified through cybersecurity assessments and contribute to building a capability that will be evaluated through a formal exercise.
Subrecipients are encouraged to use existing training, such as FEMA's National Preparedness Course Catalog, rather than developing new courses.
All training courses must receive a Training Feedback Number from Cal OES Training & Exercise prior to the start of the course.
To request a Training Feedback Number, please download and complete the Training Feedback Form and forward the
completed request via email to [email protected] . • Exercise - Exercise costs are allowable under this Program.
Exercises conducted with SLCGP funding should be managed and conducted consistent with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance documents.
Subreclpients are required to submit an After Action
Report/Improvement Plan {AAR/IP) to the SLCGP Grants Analyst and FEMA at [email protected] no later than 90 days after completion of any exercise{s) conducted using SLCGP funds. • Management and Administration (M&A) -M&A costs are
allowable under this Program. M&A activities are defined as directly relating to the management and administration of SLCGP subaward funds, such as financial management,
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Subreclplents are allowed a maximum of five (5) percent of the Grant Subaward amount for the FFY 2024 SLCGP.
• Indirect Costs - Indirect costs are allowable under SLCGP; see the Indirect Costs section of the FFY 2024 SLCGP State
Supplement for additional guidance on including indirect costs in the budget for SLCGP-funded projects.
Applicants should indicate the appropriate categories of cost for the expenditures included in their project proposal on the Project Worksheet form that is to be submitted with the Notice of Interest form; see E. Programmatic Narrative, below.
In addition, the following costs are unallowable under the SLCGP:
• Supplantation of state or local funds.
This shall not be construed to prohibit the use of funds under this Program for otherwise permissible uses on the basis that the Subrecipient has previously used state, local, and/or tribal government funds to support the same or similar uses.
• Any Subrecipient cost-sharing contribution, when required. • To pay a ransom from cyberattacks.
• Spyware.
• Recreational or social purposes, or for any purpose that does not address cybersecurity risks or cybersecurity threats on information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of, the Subrecipient entity.
• Suing the federal government or any other government entity. • Lobbying or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings.
• Acquiring land or constructing, remodeling, or altering buildings or other physical facilities.
• Cybersecurity insurance premiums.
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Please refer to Title 2, C.F.R .. Part 200, Subpart E - Cost Provisions, for additlonal guidance on allowable and unallowable costs.
C. PROGRAMMATIC INFORMATION
1 . Program Overview & Objectives
The purpose of the FFY 2024 SLCGP Local & Tribal Program is to assist local units of government, as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101 (13), and federally recognized tribes to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems, improve security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services these entities provide to their communities.
Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act {IIJA) of 2021 , Congress established the State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, which created the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program and appropriated funds to be awarded to eligible state and territorial administrative agencies over a period of four federal fiscal years.
Each year, beginning with federal fiscal year 2022 through federal fiscal year 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces a NOFO for the SLCGP. The funds provided by this Program assist SLT governments to manage and reduce systemic cyber risks, including through the establishment of a strong foundation to build a sustainable cybersecurity program. Grant funds are Intended to supplement existing fiscal resources and are not guaranteed long-term sustainability solutions. Projects funded under this Program are expected to be reasonably sustained after the end of the performance period without the expectation to receive future grant funds.
As the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for this Program, Cal OES established a subcommittee of the California Cybersecurity Task Force, called the Cybersecurity Investment Planning Subcommittee (CCTFCIPS), in order to meet specified requirements under the IIJA and SLCGP NOFO, including the development and submission of a statewide cybersecurity plan, which was submitted by Cal OES and approved by CISA on September 29, 2023. The CCTF-CIPS serves as California's cybersecurity planning committee for the purposes of the SLCGP and participates in Program activities such as updating the 75 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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cybersecurity plan and developing strategies for allocating funds available through the SLCGP to projects that align with the approved cybersecurity plan.
SLCGP provides funding to implement projects that address one or more of the following objectives established by CISA to accomplish the overarching goal of the Program:
Objective 1 - Governance and Planning - Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, as well as plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.
Objective 2 - Assessment and Evaluation - Identify areas for improvement in SLT cybersecurity posture based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.
Objective 3 - Mitigation - Implement security protections commensurate with risk (outcomes of Objectives 1 and 2), using the best practices as described in element 5 of the required 16 elements of the cybersecurity plans listed in the IIJA and those further listed on page 14 of the State Supplement to the FFY 2024 SLCGP NOFO.
Objective 4 - Workforce Development- Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with their responsibilities as suggested in the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.
2. Program Priorities & Requirements
All proposed projects must support activities that effectively contribute to the local or tribal government's capability to prevent, prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from cyber threats against information systems owned and/or operated by the unit of government, align with the objectives, priorities, and cybersecurity plan elements described in the California SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan, and meet the criteria listed in the FFY 2024 SLCGP NOFO.
a. SLCGP National Priorities
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for improvement identified by the local or tribal government using the whole community approach as they relate to cybersecurity capabilities and especially projects that address implementation of one or more of the key Cybersecurity Best Practices, as appropriate to their organization:
• Implement multi-factor authentication.
• Implement enhanced logging.
• Data encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• End use of unsupported/end of life software and hardware that are accessible from the internet.
• Prohibit use of known/fixed/default passwords and credentials. • Ensure ability to reconstitute systems (backups).
• Actively engage in bidirectional sharing between CISA and SLT entities in cyber relevant time frames to drive down cyber risk. • Migration to the .gov internet domain.
Educational institution Subrecipients (e.g., school districts) using the .edu Internet domain are exempted from transitioning to the .gov Internet domain. All other Subrecipients of SLCGP funding are highly encouraged to transition to a .gov Internet domain over time. Additional information on migrating to the .gov Internet domain can be found on the DotGov Program website.
DHS/FEMA does not prescribe a minimum funding amount for these priorities. However, all SLCGP Applicants are encouraged to consider how FFY 2024 SLCGP Local & Tribal Program funding can be used to support these priority areas as they apply to the local or tribal government's specific needs and the needs of the whole community. Subrecipients of funding through SLCGP are strongly encouraged to eventually adopt and use all eight of the Cybersecurity Best Practices listed above.
Additional information about these cybersecurity best practices can be found in the FFY 2024 SLCGP NOFO, Section A, 10, b. 77 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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b. SLCGP Statewide Priorities
The CCTF-CIPS. in its SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan. described an intention to focus on the following initiatives, with the corresponding cybersecurity plan element from the IIJA noted in parentheses. to strengthen cybersecurity across California using the SLCGP funds:
• Enhance the preparation, response. and resiliency of
information systems, applications, and user accounts (Element 3);
• Implement a process of continuous cybersecurity risk factors and threat mitigation practices prioritized by degree of risk (Element 4):
• Develop and coordinate strategies to address cybersecurity risks and threats (Element 14);
• Identify and mitigate any gaps in the cybersecurity workforce, enhance recruitment and retention efforts, and bolster the knowledge, skills, and abilities of personnel with reference to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education - Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (Element 8);
• Assess and mitigate Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources risks and threats impacting local jurisdictions (Element 10); • Ensure continuity of operations including by conducting exercises (Element 7); and
• Ensure rural communities have adequate access to, and participation in, plan activities ( Element 15).
SL Program Applicants are strongly encouraged to incorporate one or more of these statewide priorities in their project description for the project(s) proposed using Program funds. Addltlonal Information about the cybersecurlty plan elements Is available In the FFY 2024 SLCGP NOFO, Appendix C: Cybersecurlty Plan, Required Elements.
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c. Participation in Required Cybersecurity Services
Subrecipients are required to participate in free Cyber Hygiene Services - Vulnerability Scanning, provided by CISA. For these required services, please note that participation is not required to submit a proposal under this RFP but is a post-award requirement for all projects selected to receive SLCGP funding.
Additional information on this and other, optional but encouraged cybersecurity services, memberships, and resources can be found on the CISA - SLCGP website (scroll down to the Tools and Resources section).
D. PROGRAM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Performance and implementation reports serve as a record for the implementation of the Grant Subaward. Statistics for performance and implementation reports should be collected on a quarterly basis, even when reporting occurs less frequently. The following report is required:
FEMA Report
There is one FEMA report Subrecipients will need to complete:
Annual Performance Progress Reports (PPR)
Subrecipients must submit PPR to Cal OES annually until all grant activities are completed and the Grant Subaward is formally closed out. PPR are due within 30 days after the end of the reporting period.
Annual PPR must include progress made on approved activities and any other project-specific information required by Cal OES. PPR are cumulative and each annual report will include information provided by the Subrecipient in previous reporting periods.
In order to ensure that mandated performance metrics and other data required by the Grant Subaward are reported accurately, SLCGP PPR must first be submitted via email to the Cal OES SLCGP Grants Analyst for review. Electronic reports should be submitted to Cal OES for review at least seven (7) calendar days before the due date. Submission of the final. signed electronic report should only occur after the Subrecipient is instructed by the Grants Analyst to do so. 79 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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The annual PPR required for the Program must be submitted twice during the 26-month period of performance. Failure to submit a PPR could result in Grant Subaward reduction, suspension, or termination.
See the chart below for report periods and due dates.
Report Report Period Due Date
1st Report July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 July 30, 2027
Final Report July 1, 2027 - AUQUSt 31, 2028 September 29, 2028 *Exact dates will be provided by your Grants Analyst at the end of each quarter.
E. PROGRAMMATIC NARRATIVE
Three documents must be submitted to be considered a complete proposal:
The NOi, the Project Worksheet. and the Cybersecurity Maturity Survey.
Applicants must use the forms provided on the Cal OES website. Applicants may not alter the formatting of any forms. If a space or character limitation is specified under each NOi question, strict adherence to the space limitation is required. Information Included beyond the space limitation and/or unrequested attachments will not be considered tn the rating process.
1. Notice of Interest
Applicants must respond to each question in the NOi form. The Applicant's response to each question will be evaluated as part of the rating process. Applicants should develop a thorough project proposal that takes into consideration planning and implementation of the entire process for the proposed project from conception to completion of all activities using the requested funding.
2. Project Worksheet
Applicants will complete the Project Worksheet to demonstrate their project alignment to SLCGP objectives, implementation plan, and identify key project milestones. The Project Worksheet is an excel document that includes two tabs to be completed by the Applicantthe Baseline Project Information tab, and the Project Implementation tab. Each will be evaluated as part of the rating process. 80 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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3. Cybersecurity Maturity Survey
In addition to the NOi form and Project Worksheet, Applicants must complete the Cybersecurity Maturity Survey. This is an online survey that will not be scored but is required and will be a helpful tool to assist in identifying gaps to address through SLCGP. Upon completion of the survey, Applicants must download a copy of their survey responses and attach as a PDF file to submit with their proposal; proposals submitted without completing the survey may not be considered for funding.
Proposals must be aligned to one or more of the SLCGP Objectives and at least one of the 16 Cybersecurity Plan Elements. This alignment is based on how many and to what degree the associated elements are adopted, especially the eight best practices listed above (see California Cybersecurity Pio n, Appendix B: Project Summary Worksheet, Related Required Element# column).
Applicants should also consider the Program priorities and requirements referenced above in C, Programmatic Information, as well as the SLCGP FFY 2024 NOFO and the SLCGP California State Supplement, when developing their project proposals.
F. SELECTION OF PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING
1. Proposal Rating
Eligible proposals submitted via email as specified in A. Eligibility, above, by the due date are generally evaluated by a three-member team. Each question is assigned a point value and the Applicant's response to each question is evaluated on the following criteria:
ABSENT: The response does not address the specific question, or a response was not provided.
UNSATISFACTORY: The response does not completely address the question. The information presented does not provide a good understanding of Applicant's intent, does not give the detailed information requested by the RFP, and/or does not adequately support the proposal or the intent of the Program.
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SATISFACTORY: The response addresses the question and provides a good understanding of the Applicant's intent. The response adequately supports the proposal and the intent of the Program.
ABOVE AVERAGE: The response is above average and provides a clear and detailed understanding of the Applicant's intent. The response presents a persuasive argument that supports the proposal and the intent of the Program.
EXCELLENT: The response is outstanding, with clear, detailed, and relevant information. The response presents a compelling argument that supports the proposal and the intent of the Program.
The rater scores are averaged and ranked numerically. Proposals are only evaluated numerically; no notes are taken during the evaluation.
Applicants that meet the definition of a rural area as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 5302 will be scored and ranked against proposals from other Applicants in this category until the 25% federally-mandated rural pass-through threshold is met; at which time, remaining Applicants in this category will be scored and ranked against all other proposals.
Project proposals that do not clearly and directly address the required program objectives/Investment justifications or cannot be completed within the performance period will be dlsquallfled.
2. Funding Decision
Final funding decisions are made by the Director of Cal OES. Funding decisions are based on the following:
• The ranked score of the proposal.
• Consideration of priorities or geographical distribution specific to this RFP; e.g., whether the Applicant meets the definition of a rural area as defined in 49 U.S.C. §5302.
• Prior negative administrative and programmatic performance, if applicable.
Applicants previously funded by Cal OES will be reviewed for poor past compliance, including fiscal management, progress and annual reports, audit reports, and other relevant documentation or 82 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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information. This review may result in one or more of the following actions:
• The Applicant may not be selected for funding.
• The amount of funding may be reduced.
• Grant Subaward Conditions may be added to the Grant
Subaward.
3. Notification Process
All Applicants will be notified in writing, via electronic communication, the results of the rating process. The notification will be sent to the Authorized Agent and the Primary Point of Contact identified on the NOi submitted with the proposal.
Applicants will receive one of the following notifications:
• Intent to Fund if selected for funding.
• Denial if not selected for funding, including the Applicant's scores and information regarding the appeal process.
• Ineligibility:
o If the proposal did not meet Eligibility to Compete for Funding including information regarding the appeal process; or
o If the proposal scored less than the required 50% of points possible, ind uding the Applicant's scores and information regarding the appeal process.
Cal OES can onty respond to technical questions about the RFP during the period between the publication date and completion of the RFP process. Requests for records must be made through a Public Records Act request.
G. FINALIZING THE GRANT SUBAWARD
1. Grant Subaward Application
Applicants selected for funding must complete all Grant Subaward Application documents listed in the FFY 2024 Application Checklist provided in the FFY 2024 SLCGP California State Supplement to the 83 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024
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NOFO. The documents will be submitted by email to be emailed to [email protected]
Cal OES may require revisions and/or additional documentation to finalize the submission of the Grant Subaward Application. The Grants Analyst identified in the Subrecipient's Intent to Fund notification can provide technical assistance in completing these components.
2. Grant Subaward Approval
A Notification of Application Approval will be emailed to the Authorized Agent identified in the Grant Subaward Application. The Subrecipient is not authorized to incur costs against the Grant Subaward until the application is approved. Once the Grant Subaward is approved, a request for payment may be submitted. a. Grant Subaward Conditions
Cal OES may add conditions to execute the Grant Subaward. If conditions are added, these will be discussed with the
Subrecipient and will become part of the Grant Subaward.
Grant Subaward Conditions may Include holds on funding
amounts Included In the budget for Items of cost that require prior approval from Cal OES and/or DHS/FEMA, Including but not limited to, training, and meals/beverages for training and exercise events.
b. Grant Subaward. Amounts
When the amount of funds available is limited, Cal OES may reduce the amount of the Grant Subaward from the amount requested by the Subrecipient. In addition, Cal OES reserves the right to negotiate budgetary changes with the Subrecipient prior to executing the Grant Subaward. If either of these actions is required, Cal OES will notify the Subrecipient prior to executing the Grant Subaward.
3. Standard Grant Subaward Funding Authority
Allocation of funds is contingent on the enactment of the State Budget.
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Budget is passed, and the Grant Subaward is fully executed.
Expenditures incurred prior to authorization are made at the Subrecipient's own risk and may be disallowed. Cal OES employees are not able to authorize a Subrecipient to incur expenses or financial obligations prior to the execution of a Grant Subaward. However, once the Grant Subaward is finalized the Subrecipient may claim reimbursement for expenses incurred on, or after, the start of the Grant Subaward performance period.
If, during the Grant Subaward performance period, the state and/or federal funds appropriated for the purposes of the Grant Subaward are reduced or eliminated by the California Legislature or the United States Government, or in the event revenues are not collected at the level appropriated, Cal OES may immediately terminate or reduce the Grant Subaward by written notice to the Subrecipient.
Cal OES Grant Subawards are subject to applicable restrictions. limitations, or conditions enacted by the California Legislature and/or the United States Government, after the execution of the Grant Subaward.
85 Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
CalOES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF EMEHENCY SERVICES
GRANT MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM
GMM2026-02
January 16, 2026
Eligible State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Applicants
Cal OES Grants Management
Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program ISLCGP) Request for Proposals (RFP)
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Grants Management is soliciting proposals for the following FFY 2024 SLCGP Requests for Proposals:
SLCGP for Local and Tribal Governments (SL) Program
For FFY 2024, $9,682,381 in SLCGP funds is available for the SL Program RFP. The purpose of this competitive grant opportunity is to assist local governments, including school districts and special districts, and federally recognized tribes address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems, and improve security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services these entities provide to their communities.
SLCGP for State Agencies (SG) Program
For FFY 2024, $1,815,446 in SLCGP funds is available for the SG Program RFP. The purpose of this competitive grant opportunity is to assist agencies of the State of California address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems, and improve security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services these entities provide to communities throughout the state.
Cal OES will be conducting webinars to provide Applicants with technical assistance on the proposal requirements. The FFY 2024 SL and FFY 2024 SG Program RFPs, Notice o f Interest (NOi) Forms, and Project Worksheet Forms are available on the Cal OES website. Proposals must be received by:
Friday, March 13, 2026, 11 :59 PM {PDT). Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.
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f FY 2024 SLCGP Webinar Schedule
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Thursday, February 12, 2026
.WeblngrJ : (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) Webinar 2: (1:00 PM -3:00 PM) Call In: + l 415-906-4037 Call In: + l 415-906-4037
Conference ID: 241 941 56# Conference ID: 653 47 4 952# Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Weblnar 3: (1 :00 PM - 3:00 PM) Weblnar 4: (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) Call In: + 1 415-906-4037 Call In: + 1 415-906-4037
Conference ID: 278 021 065# Conference ID: 929 111 643# The following three (3) proposal documents must be submitted in one email to the following email address: [email protected],gov and received by Friday, March 13, 2026, 11:59 PM PDT. A completed proposal must consist of the three required documents attached in a single email.
1. FFY 2024 SL Program NOi Fillable PDF (if Applicant is a local or tribal government) or
FFY 2024 SG Program NOi Fillable PDF (if Applicant is an agency of the State of California).
2. FFY 2024 SLCGP Project Worksheet (Excel).
3. Cybersecurity Maturity Survey - PDF copy of the Applicant's responses to the online survey.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Proposals received after the deadline date/time or received in any other email address will not be considered. Incomplete, scanned copies, altered or prior versions of the NOi form, combined proposal forms, or embedded links of proposal documents (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) will not be considered. Please ensure that your proposal email submission is accurate and complete before sending.
Resubmission or duplicate proposals will also not be considered. If you have not received a confirmation that your proposal was received within two business days of the date it was submitted, please send an email to [email protected] .gov .
Technical questions pertaining to the FFY 2024 SL or SG Program proposal process can be addressed to the State & Local Projects Unit at [email protected] .
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Local or Tribal Government Entffy (must meet the federal definition of Local Government in 6 U.S.C. § 101 (l31 or Tribal Government in 6 U.S.C. §665(gl(a){7) and be located in California) Physical Address of Local or Tribal Government Entity:
Street
City State Zip Code County
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Mailing Address, If different:
Street
City State Zip Code
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Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):
Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN):
Website/URL of the Organization:
Authorized Agent/Tribal Chairperson Contact Information:
Name Title/Role
Telephone Number Email 1-----------------,
Primary Point of Contact Information:
Name Title/Role
Telephone Number Email
Funding Requested (Maximum of $250,000)
Please check this box If the Applicant Is willing to accept less than the full amount requested based on scoring, proposal selection, and avallablllty of grant funding:
If partial grant funding can be accepted, please identify in whole dollars the minimum amount of grant funding that will be accepted:
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Section II. Alignment with California Cybersecurlty Plan & SLCGP Objectives (40 Points Total) Describe the proposed project(s) and how each project will fill identified, critical cybersecurity capability gaps.
a. Thoroughly describe the project(s) being proposed, outlining the various elements or stages involved to implement and complete the project{s), including how the project aligns with one or more of the SLCGP Objectives and implements any applicable cybersecurity best practices as outlined in the California SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan. Please refer to the FFY 2024 SLCGP State Program Supplemental and the FFY 2024 NOFO for more information and additional considerations. (2,200 characters max with spaces; 20 points) Ttle proposed projects address the lhree highesl cyber risks lacing utilities of similar size and infrastructure as the District: insider threats, ranscmware, and supply Cl'lain comprom'se. Project priorities were estab'ished through an independent risk assessment conducted by an e)(lemal cybersecurity consultant Highesl•priority iniliatives are those that mosl significantly reduce overall risk exposure and strengthen operational resilience.
The primary technology improvemenls lnd'ude: implementation of network segmentation using Vl.ANs with full IP readdressing; rep1acemenl of legacy firewalls lo function as secure gateways supporting traffic monitoring and network isolation through an industrial DMZ (iDMZ): and deployment of secure remote access with multi-factor authentication (MFA). End-of-life and consumer-grade equipment will be replaced to ensure reLabillty. supportability, and compliance with cybersecurity best practices. These improvements directly support SLCGP Object~e 1 by strengthening the Dislricl's ability to prevent. detect, respond lo, and recover from cyber incidents while mainlaining continuity of op,erat10ns.
The second component focuses on governance and planning. This includes development of a ronnal Incident Response Plan. Vendor Risk Assessment procedures, staff cybersecurily policies. and cybersecurity requirements wilhin service-level agreements (SI.As). All documents will be developed using recognized industry best praclices and a igned with applicable federal and state guidance.
These efforts support SLCGP Objective 3 through adoption of best-practice security frameworks and Objective 4 lhrough structured cybersecurity awareness and rO'e-based staff training. Alignment with SLCGP obiectives provides measurable benchmarks for success. including validalion or secure configurations, documented response procedures, and demonstrated operational read·ness, Together, these projects significantly reduce cyber risk while strengthening lhe District's long-lenn security posture and resilience b. Describe how the proposed project(s) align with one or more of the 16 cybersecurity plan elements and any of the associated statewide priorities addressed in the California SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan. Please refer to the cybersecurity plan and the FFY 2024 NOFOs (see Appendix C, Cybersecurity Plan, Required Elements, in the NOFO) for additional information on the cybersecurity plan elements. (2,200 characters max with spaces: 20 points) The technology components of these projects lntlude replacement of end-of-6fe and consumer-grade network equipment and firewa.s lo establish secure, enlerprise11rade infrastructure. Upgraded frewa s and segmented network architecture wiN enable full traffic monitoring, improved logging, and controlled access between business and ICS/SCAOA networks. These Improvements strengthen preparation, detection. and response capabilities related to cyber threats (Elemenl 3).
Implementation of network segmentation using VLANs and an industrial DMZ (1DMZ) significantly reduces lhe potential attack surface. Sy limiting lateral movement between network zones, segmentalion reduces the lmpacl of a successful fntrusion compared to flat, unsegmented environments (Element 4).
The District's workforce s operationalry slrong but geographically Isolated and has limited opportunity to participate In cybersecurily exercises. Staff expertise is centered on operations and maintenance rather lhan cybersecurily. However. personnel are committed lo slrenglhen ng lhe Districl's cyber posture and supporting long-lenn resilience.
External consultants engaged through lh s project win assist ,n deveroping formal securily policies, lno"dent response procedures, and technical standards tailored to the District's environment
Staff will participate in policy development, tabletop exercises, and implementation of new security controls. This hands-on involvement will improve awareness of cyber risks, clarify roles and responsibi'ities during an incident, and increase internal capability to support response and recovery efforts. These actsvities directly advance workforce readiness, incident coordination, and operational oontinuity objectives (Elements 7, 8, 10. 14, and 15).
Collectively, these projects enhance technical safeguards while building sustainable internal, capacity lo protect the District's critical infrastructure and maintain essential services during a cyber inc;dent.
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Section Ill. lmpact(s) of loss of Network Avallablllly (40 Points Total) a. Describe your organization's mission/objectives and how your network supports these. (2,200 characters max with spaces; 20 points)
The mission of the District (DISTRICT) is to protect public health and the environment by providing safe, reliable drinking water service. DISTRICT serves approximately 32,000 customers in Shastal area and manages an extensive network of water distribution infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, storage reservoirs, and related facilities across a broad service area.
DISTRICT relies on a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to collect and monitor real-time operational data, control processes locally and remotely, and communicate with field devices such as pumps, valves, pressure sensors, flow meters, level instruments, and water quality monitoring equipment. This system enables operators to maintain stable system pressures, monitor storage levels, manage pumping operations, and ensure water quality standards are continuously met.
Real-time visibility into system conditions allows rapid response to leaks, equipment failures, pressure fluctuations, and other operational anomalies. Automated controls help optimize pumping schedules, improve energy efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance. Continuous monitoring and data-driven decision-making enhance system reliability and support proactive maintenance of critical infrastructure.
Secure and reliable SCADA operations are essential to maintaining uninterrupted water service. Any disruption to monitoring or control capabilities could impact distribution reliability, water quality assurance, and public confidence.
By maintaining modern, resilient control systems, DISTRICT safeguards essential drinking water services while supporting cost-effective operations for ratepayers and protecting public health. b. Describe how your network's loss of availability would impact security, economic security, public health or safety, or any combination of those matters. (2,200 characters max with spaces:
20 points)
DISTRICT operates a water treatment plant that was last significantly upgraded in [YEAR]. The combination of steep terrain and aging water distribution infrastructure creates operational challenges, particularly during fire season events when demand can increase rapidly. During wildfire conditions, staff often observe significant spikes in average daily demand as the system supports fire suppression and emergency response efforts.
Reliable network connectivity and SCADA availability are critical to maintaining treatment processes, system pressures, storage levels, and coordinated pump station operations. A loss of network availability due to a cybersecurity incident-even for a duration of four hours during peak fire season-could impair real-time monitoring and control. This disruption could limit operational responsiveness, reduce available water supply for fire suppression, and compromise public safety.
An extended outage affecting treatment operations, water quality monitoring, or distribution system functionality could result in regulatory noncompliance, boil-water notifications, emergency contracting, and costly mitigation efforts. Recovery from such an event would likely require significant financial resources for system restoration, technical remediation, and potential regulatory or civil penalties.
Given the District's role in protecting public health and supporting emergency response, maintaining secure and resilient operational technology systems is essential. Cybersecurity improvements that protect network availability and ensure continuous SCADA functionality directly support community safety, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity during high-risk fire season conditions.
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Section IV. Cybersecurlty Posture Maturity Level (40 Points Total) Describe the Applicant's current cybersecurity governance, infrastructure, and capabilities, and how SLCGP funding will help improve them.
a. Describe to what degree the Applicant's current cybersecurity posture aligns with the 16 Elements of Cybersecurity as identified in the California SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan (beginning on p. 6) and how FFY 2024 SLCGP funding will enhance and/or improve the existing posture. (2,200 characters max with spaces: 20 points)
The OiStriel tecogtules lhat effective protfJICtiOn ofSCAOA and res assets begm$ with aligtlmenl to industry-accepted cybel'HCUrily 1tandards. In Apti 2023. DISTRICT initialed a formal effOlt IO evaJuale end improve Its cyt>e,secunty maWrity, M independent cyt,e,Hcurify consultant was retail"led to conduct I a,mpreh1naive f'lsk assessment fooJsed on peopte. processes, al1d technology.
The assessment evaluated gaps against natiOnaly 'IC09f"liZed Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technok>gy (OT) best pradlces, indUding guidance from me National Institute or Standards end Tec:h"°"3gy (NIST) and the center for lnlfmtM 5ea.lriry (CSS) Critical S.CUriry COnlrols. F1ndmgs ldenlltied several h;gt.-pricnty vulnerabililies lhal ircrease risk e:iri,osu,a lo the Oistricl'a watar t,eatment and distrib!Jton operetion.s Yhe most c,ihc;:$1 ,ac:omn·u11nd,lJOR$ indl.lded implemenl811ion of proper ~ segmentation 11nd e1tablil,hment ot en lndu1tn,1 demi11~ zone (1DMZ) Co HCUrefy manage data transfer between business andoperalional netwont,, oonsi:1tent with NIST SP 80().53 guid,nce. lhese measures ,re found3lionet controls t~I signfflcently reduce attack; sut'face end 1mit ateral movement wiltlin lhe network.
Completion of lhe proposed ptqeas wig substanria!)I improve !he District's eyt,er1,ecurity posture by.
Enhancing the ebi1ity 10 moB10r. eudil end ndc nerv.,:,,k l/llffic end aehity; lmp,o~ng system response capability and operauonal resilience; Adopting beSI pracli0&s lhtough 1mplementalion or n'IUlti-faclOr au1henticalion (MF~); Strengthening continuity o1' oPl"llions through exef'Oses ard vafidatioo act1V1t1es; and ~ no and oool'dinating fonnal strategies to identify, manage, ano f1Kh10& cyberwa.mry nsks.
Together, lh&Se imptOvtmenLS .stablish ai 1,tanderds-bued 58CUrity framework thal reduce1 .risk. iml)l"O'tl'n Yi11bility. and strangthens long-term prolection of the Oislrict's critical water 1nlraslru<:ture b. Describe the Applicant's current cybersecurity maturity as it relates to the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and how SLCGP funding will enhance and/or improve the existing cybersecurity maturity level. The Applicant should ensure the proposed project{s) is/are an appropriate match to their cybersecurity maturity level as indicated by their survey responses and address critical gaps. (2,200 characters max with spaces; 20 points)
As rtffected in lhe District's cyber maturity survey responses significa~t gaps exist in threat intelligence awareness, dearly defined cybersecurily roles and responsibiliLies. and the absence of a formal incident response plan o, structured staff preparedness training. These gaps increase operational risk and limit the District's ability to respond effectively to a cyber incident.
The proposed projects directly support the NIST Cybersecunty Framework (CSF) v2 Governance funcLion through strengthened risk management praci,ces. This includes development of fom,a1 security policies, defined cybersecurity roles, and a comprehensive Cyber Incident Response Plan. The process of developing these documents w;II actwely engage internal staff in identifying critical assets. defining response actions, assigning responsibilities. and establishing slrateg,es to maintain operations during a cyber event This struet.ured approach will increase organ,zationa1 awareness of system risks and impr011e overall cyber maturity The District also recognizes that its current capabi"ly to detect suspicious activity is limited. While basic access controls are in place. idenuty and access management practices require significant improvement. Implementation ol multi-factor authentication (MFA) will provide a stronger layer of protection against unauthorized access. particularly for remote ronneciions and privileged aocounts.
Historically, implementation of MFA has been viewed as challenging due lo high-availability operational requirements for critical systems. However. ,n the absence of broader protections such as network encrypLion and advanced intrusion detection. MFA is an essential safeguard. With proper configuration, training. and role-based access planning. MFA can be implemented with min,mal operat,onal disruption while significanUy reducing cybersecurily risk, Collectively, these improvements strengthen governance accountability, and operational resilience across the District's cri1ical ,nfraslJUcture systems. c. In addition to the narrative questions in this section, Applicants must complete an online survey on their organization's ~ rsec u..d.!t_Qosture matur.ih'. Upon completion of the survey, Applicants must download a copy of their responses and attach as a PDF to submit with this NOi form; proposals submitted without completing the survey may not be considered for funding.
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Section V. Cybersecurffy Gap(s) (20 Points)
a. Describe how each proposed project will fill critical cybersecurity capability gap{s) identified by the Applicant. (2,200 characters max with spaces; 20 points) • Implement se<ore ne!worlt segmenlalioo using 1/l.ANs. fun IP "'""""'"ing. ard full deploymenl of •n induslrial DMZ (iOMZ) lo isolale operational and business network,. • Replace existing firewalls with ente,prise,.gtade. redundant units oonf.gured as secure gateways to enforce segmentation, monftot trafrte, and control inter-zone commuNCabon1. • OepkJy MICIJ,. temole acoas.s solution$ wilh multi-r~or •1.11tMtntil;:alion (MFA) to protei;t privileged and rem;,le (;Ollnet;{)O™' lo c:ribl syslems, • Reduce server operating system and software vulnerabililtes by re~ting 1M WSUS automated patch management syslem tc the lnduslriat DMZ 10 improve secure upcJale management and tm'1 e.xposura. • Replace oonsumel'-gtadl!I and end-Qf-servioe (EOS) netwof1l 1ind control equipment with supported, industriei~reted hsn:1we.re. • Establish fonnal SeMCe level Agreemenls (SlAs) with e,ctemal vendors, consultants, and support prtMders that indude defined cybe<SeCOrity ,equiremants. • Review and update exisllng SL.A.$ lo ensure (Offlplia.nce with the District's cybersecurity standards. • Develop and impremenl a Vendor Risk Assessment poltey and process to evaluate thinf•party cyt>ersectJrity postun, and supply chain risk. • Evaluale and implement intrusion detktion and network tr'IOl'liloring capabililies. such at a Security Information and Evenl Me1na99ment (SIEM) platfoon °' OT •Specif JC paSSIVe monttoring mu'loll • Develop, update, and formally adopt comprehensive sea,rity poicies ard procedu"" aHgned wilh industry best pn,ctces. • Create and implement a fonnal Cyber Incident Response Plan. including general and mle-speeifia procedure$, and provide ongoing cybersecurity awa,eneu tratning lo al~ employees~ ------------~ - ':':""- ~---::::!-0:--:--::-:-----::--:1---:--:-:::""1""!!!"""'.--:;r-:o----============ Se~tfon Vt. Proje~! W~.rl<sheet (40 Points) Applicants are to submit for evaluation the FFY 2024 SLCGP Project Worksheet to demonstrate their project alignment to SLCGP objectives, implementation plan, and identify key project milestones.
Describe the project and milestones (activities) and provide the cost estimate related to cybersecurity enhancements of the organization.
The worksheet includes instruction tabs for each of the two tabs to be filled out. The Baseline Project Information tab is worth 20 points. The Project Implementation tab is also worth 20 points.
The maximum amount available for 2024 SLCG funds is $250,000, with the 30% match of $107,143, for a maximum Total Project Cost of $357, 142.
Please confirm below that the Project Worksheet has been completed and submitted with your NOi.
Please also confirm you will meet the required match for the 2024 SLCG funding at 30% of the total project cost.
NOTE: Due to the competitive process, changes to the scope of work are not permitted. Please ensure the projects being proposed are well planned, as any funds that remain at the end of the period of performance will be disencumbered.
D Applicant has completed and submitted the FFY 2024 SLCGP Project Worksheet. □ Applicant acknowledges, and if funded, agrees to meet the total project match at 30% of requested funds.
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Section VII. Populatlon (Not Scored)
Check the box if the total population of the Applicant organization (e.g., county or city population for county or city governments, enrollment for school districts, service population for special districts, tribal membership for tribal governments, etc.) is less than 50,000 individuals. □
- =========,....~,iii~-~--~-~~ UuHzaffon of AddiRonal Funds If Available (Not Scored) If additional funds become available, how would you utilize the funds to expand or enhance your proposed project(s)? 12,200 characters max with spaces) If addilional fund$ become available, lhe District would expand this iniUalive to fulther strengthen detection capabiliUes operalional resmence. and long.term cybersecurily malurily, Prlorily enhancemenls would include deploymenl of an OT-specific passive networl< monitoring solution integrated with a centralized logging or SIEM plalform to improve anomaly delecUon and reduce response time to cyber incidents. The District would also evaluate managed detection and response seNices to pmvide continuous monitoring beyond internal slaffing capacily AddiUonal funding would support implemenlalion of Immutable and offline backup solutions for SCAOA serve~ and criUcal configurations, along wilh periodic disaster recovery tesrng lo validate restoration procedures. These measures wou'd signif,canUy improve resilience againsl ransomware and deslructive attacks while strengthening continuity of aperati3n•.
The District would also pursue enhanced identily and access management contmls, including refinemenl of m"e0 based access, improved administrative account management, and expanded authentication logging. Where feasible, secure communications and encryption between networi< zones and remote facilities would be sltengthened lo reduce intercepUon OJ manlpulation risk.
Further investmenls would include automated asset inventory and secure configuration validation for ICS devices lo improve visibility and lifecycle planning lor aging infrastructure Wori<lorce develc,pment would also be expanded thmugh slruclured tablelop exercises, OT-focused incident response training, and participalion in regional water-sector cyberse«Jrity exercises.
Finally, the District would engage an independent lhird party to conduct a post-implementation securily assessment to validale impmveme~I$ and measure gaiM In cybersecurily maturily Collectively, these enhancements would build upon the foundalionat controls pmposed In this appticaUon and provide measurable, scalable irnpmvemenls to the M curily and res~iel'ICe of the Dislricl's critical water infrastructure systems
Applicant Certification lnformali"on
Before submitting, please review your responses and ensure that they are complete, including the required survey and Project Worksheet. Submit the completed NOi, along with other required documents, via email to [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTE: Submissions received after the deadline of Friday, March 13, 2026, 11 :59 PM PST will not be accepted and will be disqualified from continuing in the competitive application process. No exceptions can be made. Please plan accordingly.
O Applicant has completed the online cybersecurity posture maturity survey and downloaded a PDF copy of their responses.
□ I certify that the information provided, including population size, is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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