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January 23, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Grant Award: Accept Grant from the California Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program Report Number: 23-0308
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
G.C. § 84308: No.
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting $ 115,217 in grant funds from the California Department of Justice , appropriating said funds to the Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund for the Tobacco Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice (4/5 Vote Required).
SUMMARY
The California Department of Justice has awarded $115,217 to the Police Department for the Tobacco Grant Program. These funds are made available through the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Proposition 56) to support local efforts to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors in the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined u nder Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
In accordance with the State Budget Act and the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016, as added by Proposition 56, the California Departmen t of Justice intends to distribute $2 4.6 million in fiscal year 2023-24 to eligible local law enforcement agencies for qualifying tobacco enforcement purposes. The Police Department submitted a grant proposal in June 2023 and was notified on October 11, 2023 of approved funding in the amount of $115,217. Last year, the Police Department received $74,957 for the Tobacco Grant Program.
Similar to the previous grant award, these funds from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program will be used for overtime costs related to tobacco enforcement operations, pamphlets/handouts for diversion and retailers, and administrative fees to cover overhead costs. The grant covers a 44-month term, from November 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution appropriates $33,985 to Personnel Services, $2,000 to Supplies and Services and $1,799 to the Other Expenses category of the Police Grants section of the State Grants Fund for fiscal year 2023-24. Funding from the California Department of Justice will completely offset these costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The California Department of Justice Tobacco grant will fully fund the program for a 44-month period.
Expenditures for this project are summarized in the table below. Funding from the California Department of Justice will completely offset these costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact to the General Fund. Ongoing funding for this project as well as annual appropriations will be incorporated as part of the annual budget development process in future fiscal years.
DESCRIPTION FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 TOTAL
Overtime for Retail Operations $33,985 $34,493 $35,254 $103,732 Pamphlets/handouts for Diversion & Retail $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $6,000 Administrative Costs $1,799 $1,824 $1,862 $5,485
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $37,784 $38,317 $39,116 $115,217
ATTACHMENTS
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1. Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice for Tobacco Grant Program
Staff Contact: Chief Roxana Kennedy, Police Department Jonathan Alegre, Administrative Services Manager, Police Department