CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
11/12/2024
1 SUBJECT:
Resolution accepting a grant award from the State of California Department of Justice 2024-25 Tobacco Grant Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to adopt a resolution accepting a $62,713 grant award from the State of California Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Tobacco Grant Program for enforcement and educational activities regarding tobacco sales regulations.
STAFF CONTACT:
Kavitha Kumar, Interim Community Development Director
650-738-7341
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City of Pacifica has been awarded $62,713 from the Tobacco Grant Program (Attachment A), administered by the California Department of Justice, to support enforcement and educational activities that enhance compliance with local and state tobacco laws. The grant will specifically fund the following activities:
• Retail Inspections: The City will conduct annual inspections of 31 tobacco retailers to ensure compliance with local ordinances, particularly those banning flavored tobacco products.
• Retailer Education: The City will provide on-site educational sessions to 31 retailers annually, informing them about local and state regulations on tobacco sales and logging participation in compliance training.
• Enforcement Officer Training: Two enforcement officers will receive annual training on tobacco laws to support effective enforcement.
The grant activities will begin upon the City Council’s acceptance of the award, with the program period extending through June 30, 2028. All inspections, educational activities, and enforcement efforts will be conducted on an annual schedule as required by the grant.
This funding is aligned with the City’s public health and safety priorities, especially those aimed at reducing youth access to tobacco products.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The City Council may choose to decline the grant award, which would result in no additional funding for the City’s enforcement and educational activities related to tobacco sales regulations.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
Acceptance of this grant aligns with the City Council’s mission to deliver high-quality services that enhance community safety and well-being. The grant supports initiatives aimed at fostering a healthier environment and mitigating health risks associated with tobacco use, thereby contributing to the Council’s goal of promoting public health and safety in Pacifica.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The grant provides $62,713 in funding, covering the full cost of the proposed activities. No additional City funds are required for the implementation of these activities.
ORIGINATED BY:
Community Development Department
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Attachment A - DOJ Tobacco Grant Program Summary of Award (PDF) Pacifica City Council 3
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RESOLUTION NO. XX-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA ACCEPTING A $62,713 GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM FOR
ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES REGARDING TOBACCO SALES
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Pacifica has applied for and been awarded a grant through the Tobacco Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Justice, to support enforcement and educational activities related to tobacco sales regulations, as specified in the grant award documentation; and
WHEREAS, the grant award of $62,713 has been provided to fund specific activities aimed at enhancing compliance with local tobacco ordinances, including retailer inspections, retailer education, and officer training on tobacco laws and ordinances, consistent with the program goals outlined by the California Department of Justice; and WHEREAS, the grant timeline stipulates that these activities will be carried out annually throughout the program period ending on June 30, 2028; and WHEREAS, the grant funds will enable the City of Pacifica to uphold its commitment to public health and safety by supporting compliance with local and state tobacco laws through regular inspections of tobacco retailers and educational outreach to increase awareness of relevant regulations among retailers and enforcement personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pacifica that:
1. The City of Pacifica hereby accepts the grant award of $62,713 from the Tobacco Grant Program to fund specified enforcement and educational activities.
2. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City of Pacifica, including but not limited to the Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit A) with the California Department of Justice, and to submit any additional documentation required to fulfill the grant’s terms.
3. The City Manager, or their designee, is further authorized to undertake all actions necessary to implement the grant-funded activities, including coordination with relevant departments and agencies as needed to ensure compliance with grant provisions and to achieve the intended outcomes of the grant program.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pacifica, California, held on the 12th day of November, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
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ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
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Sue Vaterlaus, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ _________________________________ Sarah Coffey, City Clerk Michelle Kenyon, City Attorney Pacifica City Council 5
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EXHIBIT A
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