CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 7
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: July 27, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Matthew Goodman, Detective Sergeant
Jim Munro, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution to Accept the 2026 CHP Cannabis DUI Education Grant Award
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution authorizing the City of Grover Beach to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $201,006.33 from the California Highway Patrol for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) education and authorize the Chief of Police to execute all necessary documents related to the grant agreement.
BACKGROUND
The Grover Beach Police Department applied for and was awarded funding through the California Highway Patrol’s Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. This program supports local law enforcement efforts to reduce impaired driving associated with cannabis use through education, outreach, and enforcement initiatives.
For FY 2026–27, the City of Grover Beach has been awarded $201,006.33 in grant funding. These funds will support expanded DUI education efforts and the purchase of equipment designed to address cannabis-impaired driving. The grant award will enhance the Police Department’s public education capabilities by funding community presentations, outreach activities, an impaired driving simulator, a trailer to transport the simulator, and a truck capable of towing the trailer.
Specifically, the Police Department will make the following investments with the grant funds:
• Overtime costs for eight community outreach events, including Summer Concerts, focused on impaired driving education.
• Eight impaired and distracted driving demonstrations utilizing a driving simulator to educate community members about the dangers of driving under the influence. • Purchase of an electric cart impaired and distracted driving simulator. • Purchase of a trailer to transport the simulator to educational events throughout the community.
• Purchase of a truck to tow the simulator trailer and support DUI enforcement activities.
These targeted educational activities are expected to reduce traffic collisions, improve roadway safety, and support the City’s ongoing commitment to protecting residents and visitors. The new truck will replace an existing truck and provide a fully outfitted patrol vehicle capable of supporting Staff Report: Resolution to Accept 2026 CHP Cannabis DUI Education Grant Page 2 July 27, 2026
Multi-Year Goals
☒ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement both enforcement operations and towing requirements. This dual-purpose vehicle will maximize the operational value of the grant-funded equipment.
If approved by the Council, the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Agreement will require the signature of the Chief of Police to formally accept the award. Grant funds must be expended by June 30, 2027.
No matching funds are required from the City; however, grant expenditures are reimbursed on a quarterly basis. Upon acceptance, the City will receive reimbursement from the California Highway Patrol for eligible expenses incurred under the program.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total grant award is $201,006.33, with no required City match. Grant funds will be administered through a separate grant account and used exclusively for purposes authorized under the grant agreement.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Adopt the Resolution accepting the CHP Cannabis Grant in the amount of $201,006.33; or
2. Decline the CHP Cannabis Grant in the amount of $201,006.33; or
3. Provide alternate direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Grant Agreement from the Department of California Highway Patrol RESOLUTION NO. 26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $201,006.33 FOR DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE (DUI) EDUCATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
WHEREAS, the State of California, through the California Highway Patrol, has made available funds from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the purpose of supporting programs that reduce impaired driving caused by cannabis, cannabis combined with other drugs, and alcohol; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach has been awarded a grant in the amount of $201,006.33 to support Driving Under the Influence (DUI) education events and equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach desires to accept the grant award and enter into a grant agreement with the California Highway Patrol to fund and carry out these important public safety operations; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be reimbursed quarterly by the State of California’s Department of California Highway Patrol.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grover Beach does hereby:
SECTION 1. The submission of the application and acceptance of funds on behalf of the City of Grover Beach is ratified and approved.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Grover Beach hereby agrees to, and by this Resolution, does accept the two hundred one thousand six dollars and thirty-three cents ($201,006.33) in grant funds awarded to the City without further action of the City Council being required.
SECTION 3. The City of Grover Beach agrees to comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the Grant Agreement and the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any agreements, assurances, or other documents required or necessary for acceptance of the grant funding.
On motion by __________, seconded by __________, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, this 27th day of July 2026.
Attachment 1
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KASSI DEE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
31656 ________________________________________________________________
1. GRANT TITLE
FY26/27 CTFGP Education – Grover Beach Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Grover Beach Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
Grover Beach Police Department
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2026 To: 06/30/2027
5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
6. GRANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
Education grants shall be in direct support of grant-funded Project activities. Education Projects shall focus on local community-based activities that shift public perspectives and expand the number of activities utilized to help mitigate alcohol and drug-impaired driving. Projects should showcase unique approaches that educate local communities on impaired driving laws, while highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI/DUID).
7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $201,006.33
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Grantee agrees to complete the Project, as described in the Project Description. The Grantee’s Grant Application, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00-1890.27, are hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference.
The parties hereto agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the following attachments:
• Schedule A – Project Description, Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Method of Procedure • Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate
• Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative
We, the officials named below, hereby swear, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that we are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above-described Grant Terms and Conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Grant Agreement is executed by the parties hereto.
9. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
A. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: James Munro III
Title: Chief of Police
Phone: (805) 473-4500
Address: 711 Rockaway Avenue
Grover Beach, CA 93433
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF CHP
Name: Elliotte Johnson Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name: Nick Szamet
Title: Administrative Services Director
Phone: (805) 473-4500
Address: 154 South 8th Street
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Attachment 2
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantee shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 Section 1890, et seq. and all other Terms and Conditions noted in this Grant Agreement. Failure by the Grantee to comply may result in the termination of this Grant Agreement by the California Highway Patrol (hereafter referred to as State). The State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
A. EXECUTION
1. The State (the California Highway Patrol) hereby awards, to the Grantee, the sum of money stated on page one of this Grant Agreement. This funding is awarded to the Grantee to carry out the Project set forth in the Project Description and the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
2. The funding for this Grant Agreement is allocated pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B). The Grantee agrees that the State’s obligation to pay any sum under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon availability of funds disbursed from the California Cannabis Tax Fund to the State. If there is insufficient funding, the State shall have the option to either: 1) terminate this Grant Agreement; whereby, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Grant Agreement, or 2) negotiate a Grant Agreement Amendment to reduce the grant award and scope of work to be provided under this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee is not to commence or proceed with any work in advance of receiving notice that the Grant Agreement is approved. Any work performed by the Grantee in advance of the date of approval by the State shall be deemed volunteer work and will not be reimbursed by the State.
4. The Grantee agrees to provide any additional funding, beyond what the State has agreed to provide, pursuant to this Grant Agreement, and necessary to complete or carry out the Project, as described in this Grant Agreement. Any modification or alteration of this Grant Agreement, as set forth in the Grant Application submitted by the Grantee and on file with the State, must be submitted in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the State for approval.
5. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project within the timeframe indicated in the Project Performance Period, which is on page one of this Grant Agreement.
B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
1. The Grantee shall submit all reimbursements, progress, performance, and/or other required reports concerning the status of work performed in furtherance of this Grant Agreement on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the State.
2. The Grantee shall provide the State with a final report showing all Project expenditures, which includes all State and any other Project funding expended, within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee shall ensure all equipment which is purchased, maintained, operated, and/or developed is available for inspection by the State.
4. Equipment purchased through this Grant Agreement shall be used for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws, unless the Grantee is funding a portion of the purchased price not dedicated to impaired driving and that portion is not part of the Project costs.
Equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement must only be used for approved Projectrelated purposes, unless otherwise approved by the State in writing.
5. Prior to disposition of equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall notify the State via e-mail, and by telephone, by calling the California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
C. PROJECT TERMINATION
1. Grantee or the State may terminate this Grant Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. Once the Project has commenced, this Grant Agreement may only be terminated if the party withdrawing provides thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to withdraw.
a. If by reason of force majeure the performance hereunder is delayed or prevented, then the term end date may be extended by mutual consent for the same amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term “force majeure” shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute or unrest, embargo, riot, war, insurrection or civil unrest, any act of God, any act of legally constituted authority, or any other cause beyond the Grantee’s control which would excuse the Grantee’s performance as a matter of law. b. Grantee agrees to provide written notice of an event of force majeure under this Grant Agreement within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event, and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the force majeure prohibits Grantee from reasonably giving notice within this period. Grantee will give such notice at the earliest possible time following the event of force majeure.
2. Any violations of law committed by the Grantee, misrepresentations of Project information by the Grantee to the State, submission of falsified documents by the Grantee to the State, or failure to provide records by the Grantee to the State when requested for audit or site visit purposes may be cause for termination. If the Project is terminated for the reasons described in this paragraph, the State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
3. The State may terminate this Grant Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Grantee fail to perform the requirements of this Grant Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. Furthermore, the Grantee, upon termination, shall return grant funds not expended by the Grantee as of the date of termination.
4. If this Grant Agreement is terminated, the State may choose to exclude the Grantee from future Grant Opportunities.
D. FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. The Grantee agrees the State, or their designated representative, shall have the right to review and to copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or required by law. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right for the State to audit all records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Grant Agreement.
E. HOLD HARMLESS
1. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officials, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all Grantee’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, agency, firm, corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Grantee in performance of this Grant Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
F. NONDISCRIMINATION
1. The Grantee agrees to comply with State and federal laws outlawing discrimination, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, age, marital status, and denial of statutorily-required employmentrelated leave. (GC 12990 [a-f] and CCR, Title 2, Section 8103.) G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
1. The Grantee assures the State it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) H. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
1. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
ii. The person's or Organization/Agency's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. c. Every employee who works on the Project will:
i. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement. ii. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Grant Agreement.
2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Grant Agreement, or termination of this Grant Agreement, or both, and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future Grant Agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred:
a. The Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements, as noted above. (GC 8350 et seq.)
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1. All law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
J. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. The Grantee is advised and made aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Grant Agreement, (refer to Labor Code Section 3700).
K. GRANT APPLICATION INCORPORATION
1. The Grantee agrees the Grant Application and any subsequent changes or additions approved or required by the State is hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement.
L. STATE LOBBYING
1. The Grantee is advised that none of the funds provided under this Grant Agreement may be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a state or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any state or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a state official, whose salary is supported by this Grant Agreement, from engaging in direct communications with the state or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state and/or local practice.
M. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
1. The Grantee represents and warrants that:
a. It is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, has, or will have the requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and the like necessary to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and as contemplated in this Grant Agreement, and will, at all times, lawfully conduct its business in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
b. It is not a party to any Grant Agreement, written or oral, creating obligations that would prevent it from entering into this Grant Agreement or satisfying the terms herein. c. If the Grantee is a Nonprofit Organization/Agency, it will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California taxexempt status. If the Grantee subcontracts with a Nonprofit as part of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall ensure the Nonprofit will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax-exempt status.
d. All of the information in its Grant Application and all materials submitted are true and accurate.
N. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
1. Under the state laws, the Grantee shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
O. GRANTEE NAME CHANGE
1. Grantee agrees to immediately inform the State, in writing, of any changes to the name of the person within the Organization/Agency with delegated signing authority.
2. An Amendment is required to change the Grantee's name, as listed on this Grant Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change, the State will process the Amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said Amendment.
P. RESOLUTION
1. A county, city, district, or other local public body shall provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body, which by law, has authority to enter into a Grant Agreement, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
Q. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204
1. This form shall be completed by all non-governmental Grantees.
R. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
1. This form shall be completed by all Grantees.
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
1. This section serves to make the Grantee aware of specific provisions related to current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions regarding the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall contact the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) immediately for clarification.
2. Current State Employees:
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity, or enterprise is required, as a condition of regular state employment.
b. No officer or employee shall contract on their own behalf, as an independent Grantee, with any state agency to provide goods or services.
3. Former State Employees:
a. For the two-year period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which they engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements, or any part of the decision-making process relevant to this Grant Agreement while employed in any capacity by any state agency. b. For the 12-month period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if they were employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed Grant Agreement within the 12-month period prior to their leaving state service.
4. The authorized representative of the Grantee Organization/Agency, named within this Grant Agreement, warrants their Organization/Agency and its employees have no personal or financial interest and no present or past employment or activity, which would be incompatible with
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
participating in any activity related to this Grant Agreement. For the duration of this Grant Agreement, the Organization/Agency and its employees will not accept any gift, benefit, gratuity or consideration, or begin a personal or financial interest in a party who is associated with this Grant Agreement.
5. The Grantee Organization/Agency and its employees shall not disclose any financial, statistical, personal, technical, media-related, and/or other information or data derived from this Grant Agreement, made available for use by the State, for the purposes of providing services to the State, in conjunction with this Grant Agreement, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly permitted by the State in writing. The Grantee shall immediately advise the State of any person(s) who has access to confidential Project information and intends to disclose that information in violation of this Grant Agreement.
6. The Grantee will not enter into any Grant Agreement or discussions with third parties concerning materials described in paragraph five (5) prior to receiving written confirmation from the State that such third party has a Grant Agreement with the State, similar in nature to this one.
7. The Grantee warrants that only those employees who are authorized and required to use the materials described in paragraph 5 will have access to them.
8. If the Grantee violates any provisions in the above paragraphs, such action by the Grantee shall render this Grant Agreement void.
T. EQUIPMENT-USE TERMS
1. The Grantee agrees any equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement shall be used for impaired driving efforts.
2. Law Enforcement Projects:
a. Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices and Cannabis/Marijuana Breath Testing Equipment - The Grantee agrees to ensure all personnel using road-side drug testing equipment, including oral fluid drug testing devices and/or cannabis/marijuana breath testing devices, purchased with grant funds from this Grant Agreement, are trained to recognize alcohol and drug impairment.
At a minimum, personnel using these devices should receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training. These personnel are also encouraged to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Evaluator training. Prior to using these devices, the Grantee agrees to obtain permission from their local prosecutor’s office, establish a policy ensuring appropriate use, and require the staff using these devices to receive appropriate training, which may include training from the manufacturer. This will help ensure the equipment is used appropriately. The Grantee shall advise the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) of any legal challenges or other items of significance that may affect the use or legal acceptance of these devices.
Additionally, the State may request additional information about the performance of these devices, including information about their use, accuracy, and feedback from personnel using the devices.
b. Law Enforcement Vehicles – The Grantee agrees any law enforcement vehicles purchased with Grant funds, from this Grant Agreement, will be primarily used for the enforcement of driving under the influence laws and/or providing public education, related to the dangers of driving under the influence. Additionally, any vehicle purchased using funds from this Grant Agreement shall comply with all California Vehicle Code and California Code of Regulation requirements. The State may require the Grantee to mark these vehicles with a decal and/or emblem, indicating the vehicle is used for driving under the influence enforcement.
Schedule A
Grover Beach Police Department
The Grantor determined awards and adjustments based on the Project’s merit, operational scale, compliance with the Request for Application (RFA), and program regulations. Certain activities or budget items proposed in Schedule A may have been deemed ineligible for funding. The final, binding list of authorized activities and expenses is set forth in Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate.
Project Description
This grant will fund overtime costs for staffing at special events, including concerts in the park to provide education on driving impaired utilizing impairment goggles. a large scale community event hosted by the Grover Beach Police Department. Staff will provide education on traffic related issues such as driving while impaired under the influence of alcohol, drugs and cannabis. We will be utilizing impairment goggles, conducting demonstrations from the traffic bureau, manning an impaired driving under the influence of both alcohol, cannabis and distracted driving simulator (SIDNE electric cart), staffing for special events separately for the impaired driving under the influence of both alcohol, cannabis and distracted driving simulator (SIDNE electric cart). The purchase of the impaired driving under the influence of both alcohol, cannabis and distracted driving simulator (SIDNE electric cart), a trailer to transport the impaired driving under the influence of both alcohol, cannabis and distracted driving simulator (SIDNE electric cart), and a truck to tow the trailer and impaired driving under the influence of both alcohol, cannabis and distracted driving simulator (SIDNE electric cart). The truck will also be utilized for DUI Saturation and DUI Checkpoints. These DUI Saturation and DUI Checkpoints will be funded separately from this grant.
Problem Statement
The Grover Beach Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is responsible for enforcing traffic laws, including DUI enforcement and the investigation of traffic crashes within the city. The City of Grover Beach has a resident population of approximately 13,000 within 2.3 square miles, but the effective service population is significantly larger due to tourism, regional commuting, and commercial activity. The city serves as part of the “Five Cities” region, with a combined population of approximately 45,000 residents, and attracts more than two million visitors annually. Its beachfront location between Los Angeles and San Francisco, proximity to major highways, and status as the gateway to the Oceano Dunes Vehicular Recreation Area contribute to high traffic volumes and increased interaction among drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
This dynamic environment increases the risk of impaired driving incidents and alcohol-related collisions.
Tourism, seasonal events, and large public gatherings—including holiday weekends, festivals, and recreational travel—correlate with increased alcohol consumption and impaired driving behavior. Historically, DUI-related incidents increase during peak travel and celebration periods such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, the winter holidays, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo, and major sporting events.
These patterns demonstrate that impaired driving is not an isolated issue but a predictable and recurring public safety concern tied to community activity and visitor behavior.
Although overall traffic injury crashes have declined in recent years, alcohol-related collisions continue to occur and remain a significant contributor to serious injury crashes. From 2023 through 2025, DUI arrests increased steadily, reflecting proactive enforcement efforts, while alcohol-involved injury crashes fluctuated and rose again in 2025. These trends indicate that while enforcement is necessary, impaired driving behavior persists and continues to pose a risk to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The presence of repeat seasonal patterns further suggests that many drivers underestimate the risks and consequences of impaired driving or fail to recognize impairment caused by alcohol, cannabis, or other substances. A critical underlying factor contributing to impaired driving incidents is a lack of consistent public awareness and education regarding the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence. Many community members and visitors may not fully understand how impairment affects reaction time, judgment, and decision-making, or how even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can significantly reduce driving ability. Additionally, evolving cannabis legalization and changing social norms may contribute to misperceptions that drug-impaired driving is less dangerous or less enforceable than alcohol impairment. Without targeted education, these misconceptions can lead to increased risk-taking behavior and preventable crashes.
Schedule A
Grover Beach’s tourism-driven economy and regional draw create a diverse and constantly changing driving population that includes visitors unfamiliar with local roadways, high pedestrian activity areas, and community traffic patterns. This transient population may not be reached effectively through traditional enforcement alone. Public safety therefore depends not only on identifying and arresting impaired drivers, but also on preventing impaired driving behavior before it occurs through sustained education and awareness efforts.
Traffic collisions resulting from impaired driving have far-reaching consequences, including serious injury, loss of life, emotional trauma, and economic impact on families and the community. These incidents also place significant demands on emergency response and investigative resources. Preventing impaired driving through education reduces these harms while improving overall roadway safety and community well-being.
The target population for this grant includes residents, visitors, young drivers, and community members who may engage in or be exposed to impaired driving behaviors. Law enforcement personnel and city stakeholders also benefit from increased public awareness, as education supports voluntary compliance with traffic laws and reduces the need for reactive enforcement. However, limited funding for traffic safety education restricts the department’s ability to implement comprehensive outreach, prevention messaging, and community engagement programs designed to change behavior and reduce impaired driving incidents.
To effectively protect the community, Grover Beach requires a proactive, education-focused approach that informs the public about the dangers of impaired driving, corrects misconceptions about alcohol and drug impairment, and encourages responsible decision-making. Expanding public education efforts will help prevent impaired driving before it occurs, reduce traffic injuries, and enhance safety for residents and visitors alike. By addressing awareness gaps and promoting informed driving behavior, the department can strengthen long-term traffic safety outcomes and support a safer transportation environment throughout the community.
Performance Measures/Scope of Work (Proposed Solution)
• 8 Community Events (Concerts in the Park). (Q1=7, Q4=1): Aim to Staff 2 OFC/SPO/SGT to provide education of impaired driving.
• 1 Large Scale Community Event. (Q1=1): Aim to staff 12 OFC/SPO/SGT to provide education of impaired driving, demonstrate safe driving practices and demonstrate impaired driving with a simulator.
• 8 Impaired/Distracted Driving/Under the influence demonstrations. (Q1=4, Q2=1, Q3=2, Q4=1): Aim to demonstrate impaired driving with a simulator.
• 1 SIDNE. (Q1=1): Purchase an Electric Cart Driving Impaired/Distracted Driving/Under the influence Simulator.
• 1 Trailer. (Q1=1): Purchase a Trailer to transport Simulator. • 1 Truck. (Q1=1): Purchase a truck to tow the Trailer and Simulator. • 1 Truck Outfitting. (Q1=1): Purchase outfitting for the Truck to be utilized for towing and DUI Enforcement.
Project Performance Evaluation
The Grover Beach Police Department will implement a proactive, education-centered strategy to reduce impaired and distracted driving by increasing direct community engagement at high-attendance public events.
This approach emphasizes prevention through awareness, experiential learning, and visible law enforcement participation to influence driver behavior before violations and crashes occur.
Grant funding will support overtime staffing to deploy trained officers at community gatherings where large and diverse audiences can be reached effectively. Two officers will provide traffic safety education at eight separate Concerts in the Park events, delivering outreach focused on the dangers and legal consequences of impaired driving, distracted driving, and driving under the influence of cannabis. These high-visibility engagements will allow officers to interact directly with residents and visitors, distribute educational materials, and reinforce safe driving practices during periods associated with increased alcohol consumption and recreational activity.
Schedule A
To enhance the impact of these outreach efforts, the department will utilize the SIDNE distracted driving simulator as an interactive educational tool that demonstrates the real-world effects of distraction and impairment on driver performance. Two officers will be assigned to operate and facilitate the simulator, providing guided instruction and safety briefings while participants experience simulated driving conditions. A dedicated trailer will be used to transport the simulator to event locations, and a department truck will tow the trailer and support program logistics. The truck will also serve a dual public safety function by supporting DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrol operations, maximizing operational efficiency and resource utilization.
In addition, the department will conduct a large-scale community education event staffed by twelve officers focused specifically on impaired driving awareness. This event will feature hands-on demonstrations using the SIDNE distracted driving simulator and impairment simulation goggles to illustrate the cognitive, visual, and motor skill deficits caused by alcohol and drug impairment, including cannabis. Officers will provide instruction, answer questions, and engage participants in discussions about decision-making, legal consequences, and strategies to prevent impaired driving.
Grant funding will support overtime staffing to deploy trained officers at community gatherings where large and diverse audiences can be reached effectively. Personnel assignments for all outreach and education activities are structured to provide operational flexibility while ensuring adequate staffing to safely and effectively deliver programming.
Personnel classifications may include Officers, Senior Police Officers (SPO), or Sergeants (SGT), depending on scheduling availability and supervisory needs. All overtime will be paid at a rate not to exceed $121.68 per hour, with an associated benefits rate of 34%.
Community Education – Concerts in the Park
• Up to 2 Officers/SPO/SGT
• Duration up to 4 hours per event
• Assigned to provide impaired driving, distracted driving, and cannabis-impaired driving education, public engagement, and distribution of traffic safety materials • Conducted across multiple community concert events
SIDNE Distracted Driving Simulator Operations
• Up to 2 Officers/SPO/SGT
• Duration up to 4 hours per deployment
• Personnel assigned to transport, set up, operate, and facilitate participant instruction using the SIDNE distracted driving simulator, including safety briefings and educational interpretation of results Large-Scale Community Impaired Driving Education Event
• Up to 12 Officers/SPO/SGT
• Duration up to 6 hours
• Personnel assigned to coordinated public safety outreach, including SIDNE distracted driving simulator participation, impairment simulation goggle demonstrations, traffic safety instruction, and community engagement focused on alcohol-, drug-, and cannabis-impaired driving prevention These education and outreach activities will be staffed and deployed by the Grover Beach Police Department in a manner that maximizes public contact, enhances experiential learning opportunities, and supports prevention-focused traffic safety objectives. Personnel levels and deployment durations may be adjusted within the identified ranges to ensure effective program delivery, appropriate supervision, and responsible management of grant resources.
Schedule A
This comprehensive outreach strategy combines high-visibility presence, interactive learning, and targeted messaging to address impaired and distracted driving through prevention rather than enforcement alone. By delivering education in settings where community members naturally gather, the program will expand public understanding of impairment risks, correct misconceptions about cannabis-related driving impairment, and promote safer driving behaviors. These efforts directly support traffic safety objectives by reducing risk-taking behavior, preventing impaired driving incidents, and improving roadway safety for residents and visitors in the City of Grover Beach.
Program Sustainability
The Grover Beach Police Department is committed to sustaining this impaired and distracted driving education program beyond the grant funding period by investing in long-term assets and transitioning operational costs to local support. Equipment acquired through this program is designed for extended service life and ongoing multi-purpose use. The department truck used to transport and support the SIDNE distracted driving simulator will remain in service for many years as part of the agency’s fleet. In addition to supporting education outreach, the vehicle will also be utilized for DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, and other traffic safety operations, ensuring continued value without the need for future grant-funded replacement.
The SIDNE distracted driving simulator is a durable, reusable educational tool that will be deployed for many years at community events, schools, and public safety outreach programs. Because the simulator provides high-impact, experiential learning without significant recurring operational costs beyond staffing, it represents a sustainable method of delivering ongoing impaired and distracted driving education.
To support long-term staffing needs, the Department will pursue additional funding through the City Council to gradually assume overtime costs associated with community education and outreach. By maintaining longterm equipment, integrating resources into routine operations, and transitioning personnel funding to local sources, the Department will reduce reliance on future grant funding while continuing to provide consistent and effective traffic safety education.
Administrative Support
The Grover Beach Police Department is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency staffed by 31 personnel, including 24 sworn peace officers and 7 professional civilian employees. In 2024, the Department responded to more than 17,400 calls for service, averaging approximately 48 calls per day. Recent hiring efforts have strengthened staffing levels and operational readiness, positioning the Department to effectively implement and maximize grant-funded programs, including expanded traffic safety and impaired driving education initiatives.
The Department maintains an established traffic safety function led by a Traffic Sergeant who oversees planning, coordination, and implementation of traffic-related operations. These efforts are supported by a fulltime traffic officer, trained patrol officers working overtime assignments, and civilian Community Service Technicians who assist with operational and logistical needs. This structure provides the Department with the capacity to conduct enforcement, education, and community outreach activities simultaneously while maintaining essential public safety services.
All grant-related activities, including public education and traffic safety presentations, will be conducted by sworn police officers with support from trained civilian personnel. Administrative Services and financial staff with grant management experience will oversee fiscal accountability, reporting, and compliance requirements to ensure proper stewardship of grant funds.
The Department’s sworn personnel possess substantial training and experience in impaired driving detection and traffic safety. Many officers have completed specialized training programs including Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and multiple levels of traffic collision investigation. This foundation of professional training supports both enforcement and educational outreach efforts by ensuring officers can provide accurate, credible, and evidence-based information to the public regarding impairment and roadway safety.
Schedule A
To further strengthen its impaired driving prevention capabilities, the Department plans to expand advanced DUI-related training opportunities for personnel. Additional training will enhance officers’ ability to identify and address impairment related to alcohol, cannabis, and other substances, and will improve the Department’s capacity to deliver high-quality educational programming to the community. Grant operations will be planned and supervised by an assigned Police Sergeant with prior grant management experience. The Sergeant reports directly to the Department’s Administrative Commander, ensuring appropriate oversight, coordination of staffing resources, and alignment with departmental priorities. Administrative and financial personnel experienced in grant management will be responsible for fiscal monitoring, documentation, and reporting to ensure full compliance with grant requirements.
The Grover Beach Police Department has the organizational structure, trained personnel, operational capacity, and administrative support necessary to successfully implement a cannabis and impaired driving education program. No portion of the funding for this program is being provided by another source, and the Department is fully prepared to manage and execute all program components in accordance with grant guidelines and objectives.
The Grover Beach Police Department is active in the community and regularly engages with the community related to activities within the department. Specifically, the Grover Beach Police Department is active on social media, across multiple social networking platforms and regularly pushes out information to the community. Additionally, the department regularly hosts engagement and educational events with community members to educate them on a variety of topics to include traffic safety, pedestrian and bike safety, and traffic enforcement strategies. Additionally, the department works with community leaders and government officials and actively solicits feedback to address traffic safety concerns and issues within the community. Further the department operates a traffic safety message line as well as a traffic safety email where citizens are encouraged to report traffic safety concerns within the community.
Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
31656 Grover Beach Police Department $201,006.33
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Other Direct Costs
DUI Trailer $4,550.00
Category Sub-Total $4,550.00
Personnel
Presentations $10,435.20
Education/Outreach $22,174.80
Category Sub-Total $32,610.00
Equipment
DUI Patrol Vehicle $117,603.27
SIDNE $46,243.06
Category Sub-Total $163,846.33
Grant Total $201,006.33
Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Grover Beach Police Department
Other Direct Costs
DUI Trailer
$4,550.00
1 Trailer for transporting the SIDNE
Personnel
Presentations
$10,435.20
Eight Education Presentations:
64 Total hours = Total cost $10,435.20.
Grant Analyst (1) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 4 hours per event for staffing 2 officer/SPO/SGT = $1,304.40 per event x 8 events = $10,435.20 for this activity.
Officer/SPO/SGT (2) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 4 hours to staff the event = $1,304.04 x 8 events = $10,435.20. Total personnel cost for this activity = $10,435.20, all rates include benefits.
Education/Outreach
$22,174.80
1 - One Large Impairment Event:
72 Total hours = Total cost $11,739.60. Grant Analyst (1) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 6 hours per event for staffing 12 officer/SPO/SGT = $11,739.60 per event x 1 event = $11,739.60 for this activity. Officer/SPO/SGT (2) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 6 hours to staff the event = $11,739.60 x 1 event = $11,739.60. Total personnel cost for this activity = $11,739.60, all rates include benefits.
2 - Eight Event Demonstrations:
64 Total hours = Total cost $10,435.20. Grant Analyst (1) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 4 hours per event for staffing 2 officer/SPO/SGT = $1,304.40 per event x 8 events = $10,435.20 for this activity. Officer/SPO/SGT (2) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 4 hours to staff the event = $1,304.04 x 8 events = $10,435.20. Total personnel cost for this activity = $10,435.20, all rates include benefits.
Equipment
DUI Patrol Vehicle
$117,603.27
1 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Truck to tow the trailer and SIDNE simulated impaired driving experience simulator.
Total of $60,099.63
Outfitting the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Truck or similar style of law enforcement vehicle for towing the trailer and SIDNE. Total of $57,503.64
SIDNE
$46,243.06
SIDNE (Simulated Impaired Driving Experience) allows the agency to demonstrate to participants a better understanding of the risks of alcohol, THC, drowsiness and distracted driving. Total of 37,500.
Estimated Freight, handling, sales tax, and warranty. Total of $8,743.06