Pinole City Council
September 1, 2026

CITY COUNCIL
Anthony Tave, Mayor
Devin T. Murphy, Mayor Pro Tem
Maureen Toms, Council Member
Cameron Sasai, Council Member
Norma Martínez-Rubin, Council Member

PINOLE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA
September 1, 2026
5:30 PM
Attend in Person: PINOLE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 2131 PEAR STREET OR
Attend VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE – Details provided below How to Submit Public Comments:

In Person:

Attend meeting at the Pinole City Council Chambers, fill out a yellow public comment card and submit it to the City Clerk.

Via Zoom:

Members of the public may submit a live remote public comment via Zoom video conferencing. Download the Zoom mobile app from the Apple Appstore or Google Play. If you are using a desktop computer, you can test your connection to Zoom by clicking here. Zoom also allows you to join the meeting by phone.

From a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89335000272
Webinar ID: 893 3500 0272
By phone: +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (346) 248-7799 • Speakers will be asked to provide their name and city of residence, although providing this is not required for participation.
• Each speaker will be afforded up to 3 minutes to speak (subject to modification by the Mayor) • Speakers will be muted until their opportunity to provide public comment.

When the Mayor opens the comment period for the item you wish to speak on, please use the “raise hand” feature (or press *9 if connecting via telephone) which will alert staff that you have a comment to provide and press *6 to unmute. To comment with your video enabled, please let the City Clerk know you would like to turn your camera on once you are called to speak.

Written Comments:

All comments received before 3:00 pm the day of the meeting will be posted on the City’s website on the agenda page (Agenda Page Link) and provided to the City Council prior to the meeting. Written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting. Email comments to [email protected] Please indicate which item on the agenda you are commenting on in the subject line of your email.

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OTHER WAYS TO WATCH THE MEETING
LIVE ON CHANNEL 30 AND CHANNEL 1070. Meetings are broadcast again the following week on channels 30 and 1070 (previously channel 26). The Pinole Community TV program schedule is published on the City’s website at www.Pinole.gov/PCTV.

VIDEO-STREAMED LIVE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE, www.Pinole.gov/PCTV. Meeting videos remain archived on the site for five (5) years. Pinole Community TV can also be streamed live from Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire.

TEMPORARY NOTICE: Some Comcast subscribers may also be able to see PCTV Government Media programming on Channel 30 while we work through an FCC must-carry requirement.

If none of these options are available to you, or you need assistance with public comment, please contact the City Clerk, Heather Bell-Spears at (510) 724-8928 or [email protected].

Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Meeting or you need a copy of the agenda, or the agenda packet in an appropriate alternative format, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 724-8928. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Note: Staff reports are available for inspection on the City Website at www.pinole.gov. You may also contact the City Clerk via e-mail at [email protected].

Ralph M. Brown Act. Gov. Code § 54950. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that the public commissions, boards and councils and the other public agencies in this State exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly. The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies, which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created.

City Council
Agenda - September 1, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN HONOR OF THE US MILITARY TROOPS

2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Before we begin, we would like to acknowledge the Ohlone people, who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Ohlone elders, past, present, and future, who call this place, Ohlone Land, the land that Pinole sits upon, their home. We are proud to continue their tradition of coming together and growing as a community. We thank the Ohlone community for their stewardship and support, and we look forward to strengthening our ties as we continue our relationship of mutual respect and understanding.

3. ROLL CALL, CITY CLERK’S REPORT & STATEMENT OF CONFLICT An official who has a conflict must, prior to consideration of the decision: (1) publicly identify in detail the financial interest that causes the conflict; (2) recuse himself /herself from discussing and voting on the matter; and (3) leave the room until after the decision has been made, Cal. Gov't Code § 87105.

4. CONVENE TO A CLOSED SESSION
Citizens may address the Council regarding a Closed Session item prior to the Council adjourning into the Closed Session, by first providing a speaker card to the City Clerk.

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Gov. Code § 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager, Naomi Kelly, City Attorney, Eric Casher, Human Resources Director, Stacy Shell, Finance Director, Markisha Guillory, and Gregory Ramirez, IEDA
Employee organization: AFSCME Local 1, AFSCME local 512, the Pinole Police Employees Association (PPEA), and the Management Compensation Plan (MCP).

5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION

6. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (Public Comments)
Citizens may speak under any item not listed on the Agenda. The time limit is 3 minutes and is subject to modification by the Mayor. Individuals may not share or offer time to another speaker. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Council meeting. PLEASE SEE THE COVERSHEET OF THE

AGENDA FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Mayor Report

1. Announcements
B. Mayoral & Council Appointments

1. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee
C. City Council Committee Reports & Communications
D. Council Requests for Future Agenda Items

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E. City Manager Report / Department Staff
F. City Attorney Report

8. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMUNITY EVENTS
A. Proclamations

1. Building Staff Appreciation Day

2. Rosh Hashanah
B. Presentations

1. Update on Capital Projects, Maintenance Operations, and Permits

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items will be enacted by one motion and without discussion. If, however, any interested party or Council member(s) wishes to comment on an item, they may do so before action is taken on the Consent Calendar. Following comments, if a Council member wishes to discuss an item, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up in order after adoption of the Consent Calendar.

A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on July 7, 2026.

B. Receive the July 18, 2026 – August 28, 2026 List of Warrants in the Amount of $3,321,802.77, the July 17, 2026 payroll in the Amount of $574,642.34, the July 31, 2026 Payroll in the Amount of $563,502.08, the August 14, 2026 Payroll in the Amount of $562, 634.81, and the August 28, 2026 Payroll in the Amount of $624,492.10.

C. Purchase of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Related Licensing and Support Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Fiona Epps) D. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Receipt and Expenditure of $88,436.25 from the California Highway Patrol and the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) #30843 Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Melissa Klawuhn)
E. Approval Of JEPA Amendment Of Fiscal Year Change To Calendar Year To The Joint Exercise Of Powers Agreement Forming The West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (Joint Powers Authority) To Change The Authority Fiscal Year To January 1–December 31 Beginning In 2027 Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Matthew Brown)
F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Adding Chapter 1.18 to Title 1 of the Pinole Municipal Code Relating to Statements of Economic Interest and Electronic and Paperless Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements Action: Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Adding Chapter 1.18 to Title 1 of the Pinole Municipal Code Relating to Statements of Economic Interest and Electronic and Paperless Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements (Heather Bell)
G. Resolution Supporting the Firearm Printing Prevention Act and 3D Printer Safety Measures Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Heather Bell)

City Council
Agenda - September 1, 2026

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens wishing to speak regarding a Public Hearing item should fill out a speaker card prior to the completion of the presentation, by first providing a speaker card to the City Clerk. An official who engaged in an ex parte communication that is the subject of a Public Hearing must disclose the communication on the record prior to the start of the Public Hearing.

A. None

11. OLD BUSINESS
A. None

12. NEW BUSINESS
A. None

13. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (Continued from Item 6) (Public Comments) Open only to members of the public who did not speak under the first Citizens to Be Heard, Agenda Item 6 Citizens may speak under any item not listed on the Agenda. The time limit is 3 minutes for City Council items and is subject to modification by the Mayor. Individuals may not share or offer time to another speaker.

Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting.

14. ADJOURNMENT to the Regular City Council Meeting of September 15, 2026 in Remembrance of Amber Swartz.

I hereby certify under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of Pinole City Hall, 2131 Pear Street Pinole, CA, and on the City’s website, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date set forth on this agenda. _______________________
Heather Bell-Spears, CMC
City Clerk
POSTED: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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Applicant Information
Applicant Name
Last
Carrillo
First
Allison
M.I.

Applicant Contact Information
Address Line 1

REDACTED
Address Line 2

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City
Pinole
State
CA
Zip Code
94564
Telephone

REDACTED
E-Mail Address

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Business Contact Information
Address Line 1

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Address Line 2

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City
Albany
State
CA
Zip Code
94706
Business Telephone

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Applicant Questions

1. How long have you been a Pinole resident?
Response

4.5 years

2. Are you registered to vote in Pinole?
E-Filed
04/24/2026
21:49:57
Filing ID:
13053

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Yes

3. Are you currently serving on any Commission or Committee? No

4. Do you have a relative/household member who is:
(a) City Employee?
No
(b) City Council Member?
No
(c) Commission/Committee Member?
No

5. Have you ever attended any meetings of the Commission/Committee for which you are applying? Yes
If so, number of times?
1 6. If applicable, why did you attend the meeting (e.g., personal interest or specific issue)? Public Comment on design elements for project on Mann Drive

7. List your current occupation. Also list any work history related to the position you are seeking:

CIP Program Manager, Civil Engineer
I have worked for the City of Albany since 2020. As the CIP Program Manager, my role includes oversight and management of major planning, design, and construction for projects in the right of way, including paving, utility replacement, traffic safety, and transportation projects. I review major permit projects, including cross-jurisdictional transportation projects involving the Alameda County Transportation Commission and Caltrans. I am involved in strategic planning to leverage City funding to improve grant opportunities, particularly in for transportation projects and provide guidance on development of plans, and programmatic work, with a specific focus on program implementation and funding. Before this, I worked at the City and County of San Franciso, as a design engineer on sewer, storm, and green infrastructure projects and in construction management on the Mission Bay redevelopment

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8. List educational background related to the position you are seeking:

I am a licensed civil engineer in California with a B.S. is in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley.

9. Describe the community activities, volunteer experience and/or civic organizations in which you participate:

None at this moment as I have been focusing on work and a young child. Previously involved in the Bay Area salsa dancing community, including teaching classes.

10. Describe your style of working with others on a committee:

Team oriented, focus on finding common ground and opportunities for mutual beneficial approaches to resolving issues. When trades-offs need to occur, my focus is on finding balance between different priorities.

11. Describe how you might recommend policy or approach the City Council:

I would tailor the recommendation to the level of the specific action or presentation (i.e., high level policy recommendations for planning documents, more detailed recommendations for plan review). My understanding is that recommendations should ideally be through committee action. Approaching the City Council on an item not otherwise brought by staff would be through proposing future agenda items at the committee level first, ideally.

TAPS Supplemental Questions
What do you view as the role of the Traffic & Safety Committee? To be an advisory body providing recommendations to City Council and feedback to staff. Local advisory committees are valuable to provide local experiences which may not be evident to staff or providing specific technical feedback which may need to be considered before an item is ready for Council actions.

Why did you apply/or why are you reapplying?
I am applying to provide what I hope is relevant and useful feedback, participate in my new community in a meaningful way, and experience local government from a resident's perspective - hopefully to the benefit of both myself as staff at a different City and as a resident here.

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How much time are you willing to commit to your activities to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee?
I was originally awaiting clarification on whether this was a quarterly or monthly meeting but after discussing with my family, have decided we can make either work. I imagine I will be spending some additional time early on to familiarize myself with local planning, guidance, and policy document. My sense is that it will be at least several hours of work ahead of each meeting on a regular basis to review agenda materials plus the time at the committee meeting.

What do you think is the most pressing traffic issue facing the City of Pinole? I am still too new to Pinole to be able to answer in terms of specific traffic issues but various plans (General Plan, LRSP ATP, for example) and Council policy and guidance documents should be able to guide priorities. With recent passage of Measure I, I expect that staff will be review and bring pressing issues for review and/or discussion on prioritization.

Please give one example of a personal experience that demonstrates your past experience working in a group decision making environment.

Almost none of the projects I work on occur in a vacuum and most involve both internal Most require significant consensus building and working with a wide range of personalities, backgrounds, and motives. Recent examples include working with a group of consultants and city staff to balance pedestrian, transportation, traffic, climate action, streetlighting, and ADA needs during design on a major paving project. This which required internal consensus across departments and development of recommendations multiple advisory bodies to build consensus before bringing the project to City Council.

During construction, group working environments continue between myself, internal departments, contractor, and construction managers as the work navigates unforeseen issues.

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As a member of the committee you would become an extension of the “City” and would be charged with protecting the best interests of the entire City. How would you handle a situation where your personal opinions or beliefs are in conflict with this responsibility or is in conflict with direction from the City Council?
This question about my personal opinion is too vague to answer with certainty without context. My personal opinions are are ideally based on some sort of foundation. This basis does not have to only be technical in nature and as I learn more, I try to incorporate relevant new information. I also value the perspective of others who may have different experiences or knowledge that may inform or change my opinions.

Finally, I recognize that my opinions may not align with the final result of a group decision environment and I have no problem with differences in opinions. As a professional engineer, I do adhere to the ethical conduct expected of the profession which include honesty, transparency, and personal responsibility, including avoiding conflicts of interest. I also respect that there will be differences in opinions and professional judgements. All that being said, if I were to be directed to do something I considered unethical, I would act in a way to preserve good conduct. Depending on the specific context, that could range from continuing to vote in an ethical manner despite direction, to filing a whistle-blower complaint if there were serious ethical violations being directed.

For incumbents, cite your attendance record.

I am not an incumbent.

Verification
Signature
Allison Carrillo
Date
04/24/2026

Pinole City Regular Council Meeting
Minutes - July 7, 2026

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
July 7, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN HONOR OF THE US MILITARY TROOPS
Mayor Pro Tem Murphy called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Before we begin, we would like to acknowledge the Ohlone people, who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Ohlone elders, past, present, and future, who call this place, Ohlone Land, the land that Pinole sits upon, their home. We are proud to continue their tradition of coming together and growing as a community. We thank the Ohlone community for their stewardship and support, and we look forward to strengthening our ties as we continue our relationship of mutual respect and understanding.

Mayor Pro Tem Murphy read the Land Acknowledgment.

3. ROLL CALL, CITY CLERK’S REPORT & STATEMENT OF CONFLICT An official who has a conflict must, prior to consideration of the decision: (1) publicly identify in detail the financial interest that causes the conflict; (2) recuse himself /herself from discussing and voting on the matter; and (3) leave the room until after the decision has been made, Cal. Gov't Code § 87105.

Clerk Bell-Spears read the Clerk’s Report and Statement of Conflict. A correction to agenda was noted: Replace Interim City Manager, Garrett Evans with City Manager Naomi Kelly in item 4A.

A. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Devin T. Murphy, Mayor Pro Tem
Maureen Toms, Council Member
Norma Martinez-Rubin, Council Member

COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Anthony Tave, Mayor
Cameron Sasai, Council Member
B. STAFF PRESENT
Naomi Kelly, City Manager

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Heather Bell-Spears, City Clerk
Eric Casher, City Attorney
Roxane Stone, Deputy City Clerk

4. CONVENE TO A CLOSED SESSION
Citizens may address the Council regarding a Closed Session item prior to the Council adjourning into the Closed Session, by first providing a speaker card to the City Clerk.

Convened to Closed Session at 5:34PM.

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Gov. Code § 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Interim City Manager, Garrett Evans, City Attorney, Eric Casher, Human Resources Director, Stacy Shell, Finance Director, Markisha Guillory, and Gregory Ramirez, IEDA
Employee organization: AFSCME Local 1, AFSCME local 512, the Pinole Police Employees Association (PPEA), and the Management Compensation Plan (MCP).

5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Murphy reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 6:03 PM and announced no reportable action from Closed Session.

6. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (Public Comments)
Citizens may speak under any item not listed on the Agenda. The time limit is 3 minutes and is subject to modification by the Mayor. Individuals may not share or offer time to another speaker. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Council meeting. PLEASE SEE THE

COVERSHEET OF THE AGENDA FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC

COMMENTS
Public Speakers: William Horton and Debbie Long

7. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Mayor Report
None (Mayor Tave absent)

1. Announcements:

None
B. Mayoral & Council Appointments:

None

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C. City Council Committee Reports & Communications
Mayor Pro Tem Murphy gave a report.

Councilmember Martinez-Rubin gave a report.

Councilmember Toms gave a report.

D. Council Requests for Future Agenda Items:

None
E. City Manager Report / Department Staff
City Manager Naomi Kelly gave a report.

F. City Attorney Report:

None

8. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMUNITY EVENTS
A. Proclamations

1. Independence Day

2. Honoring Centenarian Rosemarie Cutino
The City Council read the proclamations and Council Member Toms announced she would present Centenarian Rosemarie Cutino with her proclamation at a later date.

B. Presentations

1. Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury, Report No. 2604, Pinole's Financial Future: It's a Rough Road
Staff provided a presentation.

Public Speakers: Debbie Long, Rafael Menis, and Sheila Grist

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial.

These items will be enacted by one motion and without discussion. If, however, any interested party or Council member(s) wishes to comment on an item, they may do so before action is taken on the Consent Calendar. Following comments, if a Council member wishes to discuss an item, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up in order after adoption of the Consent Calendar.

A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on June 16, 2026 and the Special City Council Meeting on June 23, 2026.

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B. Receive the June 13, 2026 – July 3, 2026, List of Warrants in the Amount of $1,9714,186.71, the June 18, 2026 payroll in the Amount of $565,332.19, and the July 3, 2026 Payroll in the Amount of $740,473.12.

C. Adopt a Resolution to Approve Master Salary Schedule Updates Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Stacy Shell, Charlene Davis) D. Pinole Police Department purchase of safety equipment from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund and one vehicle from the Equipment Reserve Fund Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Justin Rogers, Melissa Klawuhn)
E. Adopt an Ordinance Renewing AB481 Military Use Equipment Action: Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance approving the renewal of the City’s Military Equipment Use Policy (Justin Rogers, Melissa Klawuhn) F. Adopt Resolution Approving “Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement” Between The City Of Pinole And Union Pacific Railroad Company For Construction Of Improvements Across The Railroad Tracks For The Tennent Avenue/Bay Trail Gap Closure Project (City Cip Project No. RO1902 - Up Real Estate Project No. 0209671) Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Heba ElGuindy) G. Adopt Resolution Approving “Public Roadway Encroachment Agreement” Between The City Of Pinole and Union Pacific Railroad Company For City’s Construction of Improvements in The Railroad Right-Of-Way Along Railroad Avenue As Part of The Tennent Avenue/Bay Trail Gap Closure Project (City Cip Project No. RO1902 - Up Real Estate Project No.
0806493) Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Heba El-Guindy) H. Adopt Resolution Approving Second Amendment to The Consulting Services Agreement Between The City And GHD, Inc. For Development of The City's Active Transportation Plan - Project IN2106 Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Heba El-Guindy)
I. Adopt Resolution Approving Construction Services Agreement Between the City of Pinole and McGuire and Hester for Implementation of Phase 1 Of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Road Rehabilitation Project (Cip Project # RO2301) Action: Adopt Resolution per Staff Recommendation (Heba El-Guindy)
ACTION: Motion by Council member Toms/Mayor Pro Tem Murphy to approve Consent Calendar Items 9A through 9I, as shown.

Vote: Passed 3-0-2
Ayes: Murphy, Martinez-Rubin, Toms
Noes: None

Absent: Tave, Sasai

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Abstain: None

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens wishing to speak regarding a Public Hearing item should fill out a speaker card prior to the completion of the presentation, by first providing a speaker card to the City Clerk. An official who engaged in an ex parte communication that is the subject of a Public Hearing must disclose the communication on the record prior to the start of the Public Hearing.

A. None

11. OLD BUSINESS
A. None

12. NEW BUSINESS
A. Housing Successor Fund Policy Recommendations and Evaluation of an In-Lieu Fee Alternative to the Inclusionary Housing Requirement Action: Receive Report and Provide Direction (Jared Murti, Lilly Whalen)
Presentation given by Pinole Housing Fellow, Jared Murti and Executive Director of the Northern California Land Trust, Asn Ndiaye.

Public Speakers: Rafael Menis
City Council received report, asked questions, and provided direction for staff to bring the item back at a subsequent meeting.

13. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (Continued from Item 6) (Public Comments) Open only to members of the public who did not speak under the first Citizens to Be Heard, Agenda Item 6 Citizens may speak under any item not listed on the Agenda. The time limit is 3 minutes for City Council items and is subject to modification by the Mayor.

Individuals may not share or offer time to another speaker. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting.

Public Speakers: Rafael Menis

14. ADJOURNMENT to the Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2026 in Remembrance of Amber Swartz.

The regular meeting was adjourned in memory of Amber Swartz and Former Pinole Mayor, Mary Horton at 8:19 PM.

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Submitted by:
_________________________________
Heather Bell-Spears CMC
City Clerk
Approved by City Council:

CITY COUNCIL
REPORT 9.C.

DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Fiona Epps, Communications Director, 510-724-9830, [email protected] SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF PALO ALTO NETWORKS NEXT-GENERATION FIREWALLS

AND RELATED LICENSING AND SUPPORT

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the purchase of two (2) Palo Alto Networks PA-550 Next-Generation Firewalls, together with associated security subscriptions and five (5) years of manufacturer premium support, from CDW Government LLC (CDW•G) in an amount not to exceed $50,369.82, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.

BACKGROUND
Network firewalls play an integral role in securing modern computer networks. Firewalls inspect all inbound and outbound traffic on a computer network and apply a set of pre-defined rules to determine whether that traffic is allowed or blocked. Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) go substantially further than traditional firewalls: in addition to filtering traffic by source, destination, and port, they inspect the content of the traffic itself and use machine learning to identify and block malware, ransomware, phishing sites, and command-and-control activity in real time.

The Pinole Police Department operates a network that is logically separated from the City’s general government network because of the sensitivity of the data it carries. That network supports the Department’s records management and computer-aided dispatch systems, connections to neighboring agencies, and connectivity to State and regional law enforcement systems. It also supports the Department’s 911 dispatch operation, which serves not only the City of Pinole but also the cities of Hercules and San Pablo. Because the network carries criminal justice information, it is subject to State and federal security requirements, including boundary protection, protection against malicious code, and the use of security hardware that remains supported and patched by the manufacturer.

The firewall currently protecting the Police Department network is deployed as a single appliance with no standby unit. In that configuration, the firewall is a single point of failure: a hardware fault would interrupt the Department’s network connectivity until replacement equipment could be obtained and configured.

The proposed purchase places the Department behind a redundant pair of appliances rather than a single device, so that the failure of any one unit does not interrupt operations.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Proposed Solution
Staff proposes the purchase of two (2) Palo Alto Networks PA-550 Next-Generation Firewalls configured as a high-availability (HA) pair. In an HA configuration, the two appliances operate as a single logical firewall, with one unit actively passing traffic and the second synchronized and on standby. If the active unit fails, the standby unit assumes the traffic load automatically.

Because the Department dispatches 911 calls for three cities on a twenty-four hour basis, an interruption of this network is not confined to Pinole; the HA pair removes the firewall as a single point of failure and allows staff to install updates during business hours rather than overnight maintenance windows.

Each appliance is proposed with a five-year Precision AI Network Security Subscription bundle, which provides:
• Advanced Threat Prevention – inline detection and blocking of exploits, malware, and command-and-control traffic;
• Advanced URL Filtering – real-time blocking of malicious and phishing web sites; • Advanced WildFire – cloud-based analysis of unknown files, with new protections distributed to the firewall automatically;
• Advanced DNS Security – blocking of DNS-based attacks and data exfiltration; • Advanced SD-WAN – intelligent management of multiple network circuits; and • Device Security – automatic identification and profiling of devices on the network, including Internet of Things devices.

The purchase also includes five (5) years of Palo Alto Networks Premium Support, which provides 24x7 manufacturer technical support, hardware replacement, and access to all software and threat-signature updates for the full term. Purchasing the subscriptions and support for a five-year term at the time of the hardware purchase secures current pricing for the life of the equipment and avoids annual renewal increases.

Vendor and Product Selection
Staff selected Palo Alto Networks based on the product’s security capabilities, its standing in the industry, and staff’s existing experience with the platform. Palo Alto Networks was named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls across eleven consecutive reports, and a Leader in the inaugural 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, the category that has since replaced Network Firewalls. The platform is widely deployed across California public agencies. City IT staff already administer Palo Alto Networks equipment elsewhere on the City’s network, so the same management interface, policy structure, and logging tools will apply to this equipment and no additional management platform, professional services, or staff training is required.

Procurement Method
The equipment, licensing, and support are quoted by CDW Government LLC under Sourcewell cooperative contract number 121923-CDWG (Attachment B). Sourcewell is a public agency and national cooperative purchasing organization that awards contracts through a competitive solicitation process open to public agency members. Purchasing through an existing cooperative contract that has already been competitively solicited satisfies the City’s competitive procurement requirements of the City’s Purchasing Policy, while giving the City the benefit of national volume pricing and avoiding the cost and delay of a separate solicitation for

a comparatively small quantity of equipment.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total one-time cost of the purchase is $50,369.82, itemized as follows:
(2) Palo Alto Networks PA-550 firewall appliances $8,180.00 (2) 1RU four-post rack mount shelves $306.00
(2) Precision AI Network Security Bundle, 5-year $34,282.00 (2) Palo Alto Networks Premium Support, 5-year $6,732.00 Shipping $0.00
Sales tax $869.82
Total not-to-exceed amount $50,369.82
Funding for this purchase is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget.

Because all subscriptions and support are prepaid for a five-year term, the purchase carries no recurring cost to the City through Fiscal Year 2030/31. Renewal of the security subscriptions and support will be required beginning in Fiscal Year 2031/32 and will be included in the Information Technology budget request for that year.

In addition, a percentage of the cost incurred by the City will be reimbursed by the City of Hercules and the City of San Pablo as part of the Tri-City Consortium agreement.

ATTACHMENTS
A. RESO Approve Purchase of Palo Alto Networks Firewalls for Police Department B. CDW Quote PXRS527

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINOLE, COUNTY OF

CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF

PALO ALTO NETWORKS NEXT-GENERATION FIREWALLS AND RELATED

LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR THE PINOLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM CDW GOVERNMENT LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,369.82
WHEREAS, the City of Pinole operates a computer network in support of the Pinole Police Department that carries criminal justice information, records management and computer-aided dispatch data, connections to neighboring agencies, and connectivity to State and regional law enforcement systems; and WHEREAS, the Pinole Police Department operates on a twenty-four hour basis and depends on continuous, protected connectivity to those systems, and is presently served by a single firewall appliance with no standby unit; and WHEREAS, City staff has determined that two (2) Palo Alto Networks PA-550 Next-Generation Firewalls configured as a high-availability pair, together with five (5) year security subscriptions and manufacturer premium support, will eliminate the firewall as a single point of failure on a network supporting regional 911 dispatch operations; and WHEREAS, Palo Alto Networks has been recognized as an industry leader in network firewall technology, and City staff already administer Palo Alto Networks equipment elsewhere on the City’s network, such that no additional management platform, professional services, or staff training is required; and WHEREAS, CDW Government LLC has provided Quote No. PXRS527, dated July 9, 2026 (Attachment B), in the total amount of $50,369.82, priced under Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract number 121923-CDWG; and WHEREAS, Sourcewell is a public agency and national cooperative purchasing organization that awards its contracts through a competitive solicitation process, and the City’s purchase under an existing, competitively solicited cooperative contract satisfies the competitive procurement requirements of the Pinole Municipal Code and the City’s Purchasing Policy; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds for this purchase have been appropriated in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget of the Information Technology Division, and no additional appropriation is required;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Pinole does hereby approve the purchase of two (2) Palo Alto Networks PA-550 NextGeneration Firewalls, associated Precision AI Network Security Bundle subscriptions, Palo Alto Networks Premium Support for a five (5) year term, and related rack mounting hardware from CDW Government LLC, in accordance with Quote No. PXRS527 attached hereto as Attachment B, in an amount not to exceed $50,369.82.

Pinole City Council
Resolution No. 2026-__
Page ___
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pinole does hereby authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a purchase order and any other documents necessary to complete the purchase, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purchase is made under Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract number 121923-CDWG, which satisfies the competitive procurement requirements of the Pinole Municipal Code and the City’s Purchasing Policy, and no further competitive solicitation is required.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a percentage of the cost incurred by the City of Pinole will be reimbursed by the City of Hercules and the City of San Pablo as part of the Tri-City Consortium agreement between the three cities.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pinole City Council held on the 1st day of September 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

I, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed, and adopted on this 1st day of September 2026.
______________________________________
Heather Bell-Spears, CMC
City Clerk

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QUOTE # QUOTE DATE QUOTE REFERENCE CUSTOMER # GRAND TOTAL PXRS527 7/9/2026 PAN 550 5-YEAR W/ POST 4005847 $50,369.82

QUOTE DETAILS
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Palo Alto Networks PA-500 Series PA-550 - security appliance - cloud-manage
2 8536918 $4,090.00 $8,180.00
Mfg. Part#: PAN-PA-550
Palo Alto Networks PA-550
Contract: Sourcewell 121923-CDWG Tech Catalog GOV ONLY
(121923)
Palo Alto Networks Premium Support - extended service
agreement - 5 years -
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Mfg. Part#: PAN-SVC-PREM-550-5YR
PA-550, Premium support, 5 years (60
months) term.

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2 9044794 $17,141.00 $34,282.00
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Security Subscription Bundle
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Advanced URL Filtering, Advanced
Wildfire, Advanced DNS Security,
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Contract: Sourcewell 121923 CDWG-Software GOV ONLY (121923) Palo Alto Networks network device rack mount shelf - 1U 2 8523516 $153.00 $306.00

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Mfg. Part#: PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11
1RU 4-Post rack mount for: one
PA-560 and two power adapters, one
PA-550 and two power adapters, two
PA-540s and four power adapters, two
PA-520s and four power adapters.

Contract: Sourcewell 121923-CDWG Tech Catalog GOV ONLY
(121923)
SUBTOTAL $49,500.00
SHIPPING $0.00
SALES TAX $869.82
GRAND TOTAL $50,369.82

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CITY COUNCIL
REPORT 9.D.

DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Melissa Klawuhn, Acting City Manager/Police Chief, [email protected] SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF $88,436.25 FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) #30843

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A), which will authorize the acceptance of $88,436.26 in grant funds awarded to the City of Pinole and administered by the California Highway Patrol (Attachment B-submitted grant application).

BACKGROUND
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) works closely with state and local agencies and other traffic safety stakeholders to actively address impaired driving. The CHP will consider a variety of factors in determining specific needs for each grant cycle, including opportunities and projects best suited to prevent the loss of life, injuries, and property damage caused by driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The purpose of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) is to provide alternative funding sources to augment, but not supplant, current activities and programs. The CHP allocates funds for the project categories in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Sections 1890.05 through 1890.07, as determined by the CHP. Law enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products. The intent of this program is to educate the public about the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on roadways, and enhance law enforcement’s effectiveness through training and the development of new strategies.

Cannabis-impaired driving increasingly threatens public safety in Pinole and nearby regions.

Since legalization, law enforcement has struggled more to identify and enforce laws against driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), especially cannabis-related impairment. Unlike alcohol, cannabis impairment does not have a clear legal limit and shows varying physiological effects, delayed onset, and subtle impairment signs that are harder to detect during roadside checks.

The Pinole Police Department has limited staff trained in cannabis-impaired driving detection and lacks sufficient equipment and resources for DUID enforcement. This restricts the Department’s ability to carry out targeted, high-visibility enforcement activities like DUI saturation patrols and reduces deterrence and public awareness about cannabis-impaired

driving. The resulting gap increases the risk of cannabis-related traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities, undermining efforts to improve roadway safety consistent with CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program goals.

To address these issues, the Pinole Police Department applied for CTFGP funding for the second year in a row to continue to increase its efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents through education and enforcement. The proposed project includes specialized training for officers, high-visibility enforcement, specialized equipment, and public education. Through this comprehensive approach, the Pinole Police Department aims to reduce impaired driving crashes, improve public safety, and promote responsible cannabis use within the community.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The City of Pinole and Pinole Police Department propose a comprehensive solution focused on improved enforcement and education. The plan supports specialized training for officers, such as Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training, to equip them with the skills to identify and address drug-impaired drivers. Officers trained in these areas will serve as internal specialists, applying their expertise to future impaired-driving enforcement efforts and providing training to other officers in the department. Success will be measured by training completion certificates and demonstrated application of ARIDE and DRE techniques in enforcement operations.

Recognizing the value of collaboration, the Pinole Police Department plans to partner again with the Hercules Police Department to conduct a second Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) checkpoint. The goal is to reduce DUI/DUID incidents by 20% compared to the previous year. The checkpoint will enhance public safety by increasing deterrence, more effectively identifying impaired drivers, and promoting safer roadways. Key metrics include the number of drivers screened, DUID arrests, and contacts with checkpoint participants.

Funds will be used to purchase two Alco-Sensor FSTs, a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) device that provides law enforcement personnel with a reliable, portable method for detecting alcohol in drivers, enabling timely and accurate screening during traffic stops, DUI checkpoints, and impaired-driving investigations. The program includes the purchase of two radar trailers equipped with integrated changeable message boards, which will enhance drug-impaired driving enforcement, traffic speed monitoring, and high-visibility patrols, and will display educational and safety messaging during community events, DUI awareness campaigns, and traffic safety operations.

Additional funding will focus on public education and outreach to increase awareness of the dangers and legal consequences of cannabis-impaired driving, including collaboration with local schools and community organizations and public safety campaigns, using existing city communication channels and partnerships to reduce costs.

Qualitative Metrics include:
• Officer feedback on training applicability and enforcement strategies. • Community feedback from school presentations, social media engagement, and public inquiries during enforcement events.
• Observed improvements in traffic safety awareness and behavioral compliance

during checkpoints and saturation patrols.

Through this multifaceted approach, the Pinole Police Department aims to reduce impaired driving incidents, enhance public safety, and promote responsible cannabis use within the community.

FISCAL IMPACT
Accepting this grant will result in a positive fiscal impact. The total project cost is $88,436.25, with no match required.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution - CTFGP Grant
B. Application - CTFGP Grant
C. FY26-27 CTFGP Draft Grant Agreement - Pinole PD

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINOLE AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF $88,436.25 FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) #30843 WHEREAS, the passage of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), California voters mandated the state set aside funding for the California Highway Patrol to award grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations, as described in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B); and WHEREAS, the Pinole Police Department applied and was notified it was awarded a grant (#30843) for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP); and
WHEREAS, funds allocated under this grant agreement shall not exceed $88,436.25; and
WHEREAS, accepting the grant funds from the California Highway Patrol will allow the Pinole Police Department to make significant strides in enhancing community safety and supporting law enforcement initiatives in regard to reducing impaired driving and increasing training for police personnel; and
WHEREAS, funding the overtime, equipment, and other expenses associated with this education and enforcement presents a fiscal challenge for the City; and WHEREAS, the Pinole Police Department and the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) have collaborated to establish goals and objectives for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year to reduce impaired driving crashes, increase public awareness surrounding the dangers of impaired driving, and make Pinole’s roadways a safer place to travel; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police for the Pinole Police Department or his/her designee is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Pinole the attached agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof, and any subsequent contract with the state in relation thereto.

IT IS AGREED that any liability arising out of the performance of this contract, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency. The California Highway Patrol and Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) disclaim responsibility for any such liability.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pinole held on the 1st day of September, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

I, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed, and adopted on the 1st day of September, 2026.
____________________________________
Heather Bell-Spears, CMC
City Clerk

Pinole Cannabis Public Safety Initiative
Prepared by Pinole PD
for California Highway Patrol (CHP) Law Enforcement: Small and Mid-Size Organizations/Agencies FY2026/2027 Submitted by Frank Dalao
Submitted on 02/13/2026 12:14 PM Pacific Standard Time

Opportunity Details
Opportunity Information
Title
Law Enforcement: Small and Mid-Size Organizations/Agencies FY2026/2027 Description
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 of impaired 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
1/7/2026
Public Link
https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/b8803dd1-6173-4b9a-9057-ebac0b94c8fd 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 Regulations, Title 13,

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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
Submission Window
01/07/2026 8:00 AM - 02/23/2026 5:00 PM
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Timeline Additional Information
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY23, 2026, BY5:00 PM PST.

Grant Applicants are advised to ask submittal questions well before the deadline. The 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 Applicants may not add, edit, or delete any Grant Application information.

Question Submission Information
Question SubmissionOpen Date
01/07/2026 8:00 AM
Question Submission Close Date
02/23/2026 5:00 PM
Question Submission Email Address
[email protected]
Question Submission Additional Information
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY23, 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

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Eligibility Type
Public
Additional Eligibility 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
https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/cannabis-tax-fund-grant-program 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
Quarterly Reporting is required and due within 14 calendar days after the close of each quarter.

Quarter One (Q1): July 1 - September 30
Quarter Two (Q2): October 1 - December 31
Quarter Three (Q3): January 1 - March 31
Quarter Four (Q4): April 1 - June 30
Other Information
Please ensure your Organization/Agency has the capability to electronically sign required documents (ex: Grant Agreement).

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Project Information
Application Information
Application Name
Pinole Cannabis Public Safety Initiative
Award Requested
$177,345.32
Total Award Budget
$177,345.32
Primary Contact Information
Name
Frank Dalao
Email Address
[email protected]
Address
880 Tennent Ave
Pinole, Ca 94564
Phone Number
1 (510) 914-0548

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Project Description

1. Organization/Agency Representatives
Organization/Agency Section/Unit (subdivision) to administer the Grant Agreement.

City of Pinole
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 Performance 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-day administration Authorized Official Name (first and last)
Melissa Klawuhn
Authorized Official Title
Police Chief
Authorized Official Address (Street)
880 Tennent Ave
Authorized Official Address (City, State, and ZIP Code) Pinole, CA 94564-1724
Authorized Official Phone Number (with area code)
510-724-8950
Authorized Official Email Address
[email protected]
Authorized Financial Contact Name (first and last)
Markisha Guillory
Authorized Financial Contact Title
Finance Director
Authorized Payment Reimbursement Address (Street) MUST MATCH FI$CAL FORM 2131 Pear St
Authorized Payment Reimbursement Address (City, State, and ZIP Code) MUST MATCH FI$CAL FORM Pinole, CA 94564-1724
Authorized Financial Contact Phone Number (with area code) 510-724-9823
Authorized Financial Contact Email Address
[email protected]
Administrative Contact Name (first and last)
Frank Dalao

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Administrative Contact Title
Officer
Administrative Contact Phone Number (with area code)
510-724-8950
Administrative Contact Email Address
[email protected]

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2. Senate/Assembly/Congressional/County Information
To determine the State Senate District(s), State Assembly District(s), and California Congressional District(s), copy and paste the below URL in your browser and search:
https://gis.data.ca.gov/maps/CDEGIS::legislative-districts-in-california-2/about Select one or more State Senate District(s) where the proposed Project activities will occur. To make multiple selections, hold down the Ctrl key and click each one.

State Senate 07
Select one or more State Assembly District(s) where the proposed Project activities will occur. To make multiple selections, hold down the Ctrl key and click each one.

State Assembly 14
Select one or more California Congressional District(s) where the proposed Project activities will occur. To make multiple selections, hold down the Ctrl key and click each one.

California Congressional District 08
Select one or more California counties where the proposed Project activities will occur. To make multiple selections, hold down the Ctrl key and click each one.

Contra Costa
Number of residents (population) that your Organization/Agency serves. 18722

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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 "0" or "N/A".

Number of schools in your jurisdiction.

Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Colleges/Universities Number of Schools 6 1 1
Number of law enforcement personnel within your Organization/Agency. 52 Does your Organization/Agency have specifically designated traffic enforcement personnel who conduct driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement operations?
Yes
No
How often does your agency conduct DUI enforcement activities (e.g., roving patrols, saturation patrols, checkpoints)?* Weekly Average Monthly Average Yearly Average
Enforcement Activities 7
How many law enforcement personnel have attended Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and/or Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) training?

SFST ARIDE DRE
Number of Trained Law Enforcement Personnel 7 6 1
How many certified DREs does your Organization/Agency currently have? 1 How many law enforcement personnel are certified SFST and/or DRE Instructors?

SFST DRE
Number of Certified Instructors 0 0
What in-service training does your Organization/Agency offer related to DUI? DUI Training is covered during the traffic portion of the FTO process, as well as on-going field training throughout the course of the year through on the job experience when officers investigate people suspected of driving while impaired.

Additionally, officer are sent to SFST, ARIDE and DRE courses as they progress through their career.

Is training conducted at your Organization/Agency or at an alternate facility? Within agency
Alternate facility
Does your law enforcement personnel participate in training with local city attorneys and/or district attorneys? Yes
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)?

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Yes
No
If yes, list the fiscal year of the Grant Agreement and EACH equipment item.

FY25-26: Sotoxa Oral Fluid Mobile Analyzer System
FY25-26: Harley-Davidson Road Glide Motorcycle FLTRXP (DUIVehicle)

EXAMPLE ONLY
FY21-22 = Two Message Boards
FY22-23 =One DUI Vehicle

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4. Project Description
Project Types: Please select each Project type included in your Project.

Enforcement Efforts
Law Enforcement Training
Public Education and/or Prevention
Provide a brief overview/synopsis (a paragraph) of the proposed Project. PLEASE DO NOT COPYAND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.

The City of Pinole Police Department (Pinole PD) seeks CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding to reduce cannabis-impaired driving through training, enforcement, equipment, and public education. Cannabis impairment poses unique challenges due to delayed onset, variable effects, and no per se legal threshold. PD currently has limited cannabis-focused resources, making CTFG funding critical to expanding capacity and improving roadway safety.

Funding will support ARIDE training for two officers and DRE training for one officer to recognize impairment, conduct field sobriety tests, and document evidence for enforcement and prosecution. PD will conduct a cannabis-focused DUID checkpoint with Hercules PD, supported by staff overtime, signage, and an Alco Sensor FST. Funding will also support DUISaturation Patrols targeting drug-impaired drivers.

CTFG funds will purchase a heavy-duty pickup truck to tow the DUICommand Trailer and transport traffic control equipment, and two radar trailers with changeable message boards to display real-time speeds and impaired-driving messaging in high-risk locations.

Through training, targeted enforcement, equipment, and public education, Pinole PD will enhance cannabis-impaired driving detection, increase deterrence, and improve traffic safety in alignment with CTFG program goals.

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5. Problem Statement
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 COPYAND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - EITHER TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD OR ATTACH DOCUMENT.

Cannabis-impaired driving presents a growing threat to public safety within the City of Pinole and surrounding areas.

Since legalization, law enforcement agencies have faced increased difficulty identifying and enforcing driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), particularly cannabis-related impairment. Unlike alcohol, cannabis impairment lacks a per se legal threshold and presents variable physiological effects, delayed onset, and impairment indicators that are more difficult to detect during roadside contacts.

Pinole Police Department (Pinole PD) currently has limited personnel with specialized training in cannabis-impaired driving detection, as well as limited equipment and resources dedicated to DUID enforcement. This constrains the Department’s ability to conduct targeted, high-visibility enforcement operations, including DUISaturation Patrols, and limits deterrence and public awareness related to cannabis-impaired driving.

Without additional training, equipment, and enforcement capacity, Pinole PD’s ability to identify cannabis-impaired drivers, conduct effective DUID checkpoints and saturation patrols, and educate the public on the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis will remain limited. This gap increases the risk of cannabisrelated traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities, undermining efforts to improve roadway safety consistent with CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program goals.

To address cannabis-impaired driving, Pinole PD proposes a comprehensive, cannabis-focused strategy integrating officer training, high-visibility enforcement, specialized equipment, and public education.

CTFGP funding will support Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training for two officers and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training for one officer. This training will enhance the Department’s ability to recognize cannabis impairment, conduct standardized field sobriety evaluations, and properly document impairment indicators to support enforcement and prosecution, providing sustainable in-house expertise for future operations.

The proposed solution includes a high-visibility, cannabis-focused DUID checkpoint in partnership with Hercules PD and other allied agencies. Grant funds will support staff overtime, DUISaturation Patrols, and essential equipment, including DUI checkpoint signage and an Alco Sensor FST, ensuring safe, effective, and constitutionally compliant operations.

These enforcement efforts will increase deterrence, detect impaired drivers, and reinforce public awareness.

CTFGP funding will also support a heavy-duty pickup truck to be used exclusively for grant-funded cannabis-impaired driving enforcement, including towing the DUICommand Trailer and transporting traffic control and safety equipment.

Two radar trailers with integrated changeable message boards will be deployed in high-risk locations to display realtime speeds and impaired-driving safety messaging, reinforcing cannabis-impaired driving prevention and education.

Through this coordinated approach, Pinole PD will expand enforcement capacity, enhance public awareness, reduce cannabis-impaired driving incidents, and advance the public safety objectives of the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.

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 DUI/DUID 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 COPYAND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.

1. Host One DUID Checkpoint (Q2–Q4):

Pinole PD will conduct one Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID)-specific checkpoint in either the third or fourth quarter of the grant period. Conducted in partnership with Hercules PD, this checkpoint will focus exclusively on drugimpaired driving. The goal is to reduce DUI/DUID incidents by 20% compared to the previous year. The checkpoint will enhance public safety by increasing deterrence, identifying impaired drivers more effectively, and promoting safer roadways. Key metrics include the number of drivers screened, DUID arrests, and checkpoint participant contacts.

2. Conduct Two DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1 & Q3):

Pinole PD will conduct two DUISaturation Patrol enforcement events targeting high-risk locations for impaired driving.

These proactive patrols will focus on detecting cannabis-impaired drivers and increasing deterrence. Key performance measures include the number of traffic stops, DUI/DUID arrests, and impaired-driver contacts during each patrol.

3. Conduct Two Educational Presentations at Local Schools (Q1–Q4):

Pinole PD will deliver two educational presentations betweenQ1-Q4 at our local high school, middle school, or youth programs. Each session will reach approximately 75 + students, totaling at least 150 students over the grant year.

Presentations will focus on cannabis-impaired driving risks, responsible decision-making, and pedestrian safety.

Metrics include student attendance, engagement, and feedback, supporting long-term reductions in impaired driving behavior.

4. Train Two Officers in ARIDE (Q1–Q4):

Two officers will complete Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training betweenQ1 and Q4.

ARIDE enhances officers’ ability to detect drug impairment in drivers who are not under the influence of alcohol. This training directly supports checkpoints and saturation patrols by improving field evaluation skills. Success will be measured by training completion certificates and demonstrated application of ARIDE techniques in enforcement operations.

5. Train One Officer in DRE Certification (Q2–Q4):

One officer will complete the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program, including 72 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of field certification, by the end of the fourth quarter. The certified DRE will provide advanced on-scene assessments during DUID incidents and serve as a departmental resource for drug-impaired driving enforcement.

Performance measures include certification completion and the number of DUID cases supported by DRE evaluations.

EXAMPLE ONLY
16 DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1 = 4, Q2 = 4, Q3 = 4, Q4 = 4): Aimto reduce DUI/DUID deaths by 10%, which will improve roadway safety in the community.
2 DUI Checkpoints (Q2 = 1, Q4 = 1): Aimto 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, Q2-Q4 = 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): Aimto 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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7. Project Performance Evaluation
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 COPYAND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.

Quantitative Metrics:

DUID Checkpoint and Saturation Patrols: Number of drivers screened, DUID arrests, DUI/DUID-related citations, and traffic stops will be tracked and compared to previous-year data to assess reductions in impaired driving incidents.

ARIDE and DRE Training: Officer participation, training completion certificates, and documented application of skills during enforcement activities will be recorded to measure capacity-building outcomes.

Educational Presentations: Attendance counts, pre- and post-session knowledge assessments (where feasible), and engagement metrics (questions asked, discussion participation, feedback forms) will capture effectiveness in raising awareness.

Radar Trailer Deployments: Locations, duration of deployment, vehicle speed data, and traffic compliance observations will be collected to assess traffic behavior changes in high-risk areas.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV (Traffic/DUI Enforcement Vehicle): Number of traffic stops, citations, DUI arrests, and warnings issued; response times to traffic incidents; and hours deployed for enforcement. Safety outcomes will track reductions in collisions, injury crashes, DUI-related incidents, and speeding complaints in targeted corridors. Vehicle utilization, patrol coverage, and proactive operations such as community events, saturation patrols and checkpoints will also be measured and compared to prior-year baseline data.

Qualitative Metrics:

Officer feedback on training applicability and enforcement strategies.

Community feedback from school presentations, social media engagement, and public inquiries during enforcement events.

Observed improvements in traffic safety awareness and behavioral compliance during checkpoints and saturation patrols.

Communication Plan:

Internal Stakeholders: Results will be shared with department leadership and participating officers through quarterly reports and debriefings to guide operational improvements.

External Stakeholders: Key outcomes, including DUID reduction statistics, educational outreach impact, and community engagement highlights, will be shared via press releases, the City of Pinole website, social media channels, and community meetings.

CTFGP Reporting: All quantitative and qualitative data will be compiled in quarterly and final grant reports to demonstrate project effectiveness, outcomes, and alignment with CTFG program goals.

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8. Program Sustainability
Describe the plan for reducing reliance on future grant funding. Include a summary and timeframe to continue efforts when grant funds are either not available or significantly reduced. PLEASE DO NOT COPYAND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.

The CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will provide long-term capacity to reduce cannabis-impaired driving through investments in officer training, specialized equipment, and enforcement infrastructure.

Training Sustainability: ARIDE and DRE-certified officers will remain departmental resources, offering ongoing expertise, mentoring, and training for new personnel. This ensures skills developed through the grant continue to support DUID enforcement without additional external costs.

Equipment and Enforcement Sustainability: The heavy-duty pickup truck and radar trailers purchased with CTFG funds will serve as permanent assets, supporting DUID checkpoints, saturation patrols, and public education activities, enabling sustained high-visibility enforcement.

Programmatic Sustainability: Cannabis-focused checkpoints, saturation patrols, and school-based education will be integrated into regular traffic safety operations. Pinole PD will maintain partnerships with regional agencies to continue collaborative enforcement and maximize community impact.

Community Awareness and Education: Public education materials, outreach strategies, and messaging developed through the grant will continue to inform the community about the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving, supporting longterm behavior change.

These strategies establish a sustainable program that enhances enforcement, public education, and roadway safety, ensuring ongoing reductions in cannabis-impaired driving in alignment with CHP program goals.

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9. Administrative Support
Describe the administrative support, including the Organization/Agency’s grant experience, 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 IN FIELD.

The City of Pinole, through the Pinole Police Department (Pinole PD), has a proven record of successfully administering grant-funded programs and possesses the personnel, administrative support, and physical resources necessary to implement this cannabis-impaired driving project effectively. The Department has extensive experience managing state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, financial oversight, and program execution. This includes prior successful administration of grants supporting officer wellness, traffic safety, and law enforcement initiatives, demonstrating the ability to allocate funds efficiently, track program outcomes, and submit required documentation on time.

To support this project, Pinole PD will leverage existing personnel, including trained grant administrators, law enforcement officers, and support staff responsible for financial tracking, reporting, and program management. The Department has the infrastructure to execute large-scale enforcement operations, including fleet vehicles equipped for roadside testing, designated DUI checkpoint equipment, and secure storage for future newly acquired requested tools such as the Alco-Sensor FST, radar trailers and heavy-duty pickup truck.

Additionally, Pinole PD will coordinate closely with the Hercules Police Department and other allied agencies to maximize personnel and resources for DUID checkpoints and saturation patrols. With a well-established history of grant management, trained staff, and the necessary operational resources, Pinole PD is fully prepared to implement this project and achieve measurable reductions in cannabis-impaired driving incidents while promoting roadway safety.

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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 COPYAND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.

The Pinole Police Department currently has two active grant programs supporting traffic safety and impaired-driving enforcement. The FY25-26 OTS STEP Grant is in process, and the Department is actively accomplishing its objectives. To date, Pinole PD has conducted one DUI/DL checkpoint, one DUISaturation Patrol, one collaborative Traffic enforcement operation with Hercules PD, and one collaborative DUI enforcement operation with the Hercules Police Department, enhancing regional coordination and targeting high-risk locations.

Additionally, the Department has conducted or is in the process of conducting Traffic Enforcement Patrol details, a Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrol, a Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Patrol, and a collaborative Traffic Enforcement Patrol with Hercules PD, addressing a wide range of traffic safety priorities. Operational objectives, including procurement of DUI/DL checkpoint supplies and signage, have been met or are underway. Personnel training goals are being accomplished, with officers attending DRE, ARIDE, and SFST training, building internal capacity for impaired-driving detection and enforcement.

Pinole PD is also participating in the DUIBOLO program with DMV, further supporting regional awareness and enforcement.

The FY25-26 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) award is also in process, providing resources to further address cannabis-impaired driving. CTFGP funds were used to purchase a DUI/DUID patrol motorcycle (including outfitting), a SoToxa Mobile Test System, an Alco-Sensor FST, DUI/DUID checkpoint signage and materials, light towers for DUID checkpoints, and educational and outreach materials and supplies.

Under this grant, Pinole PD will conduct four educational/outreach presentations, send two officers to ARIDE training, one officer to DRE training, and one officer to DUICheckpoint Planning and Management training, culminating in the deployment of a cannabis-focused DUID checkpoint.

Together, these ongoing programs demonstrate Pinole PD’s sustained commitment to traffic safety, cannabisimpaired driving prevention, and regional enforcement collaboration, providing a strong foundation for measurable reductions in impaired-driving incidents and improved public safety.

Has or will your Organization/Agency submit a proposal to another grant program for this Project (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
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 COPYAND PASTE TABLES IN FIELD - TYPE INFORMATION IN FIELD.

The Pinole Police Department is currently managing both the FY25-26 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) and the FY25-26 OTS STEP Grant, which are complementary but distinct in scope. Both grants support traffic safety and impaired-driving enforcement and include DUISaturation Patrols; however, the CTFGP is exclusively focused on detecting, deterring, and reducing cannabis- and drug-impaired driving, while the OTS STEP Grant addresses DUI enforcement broadly, including alcohol and other drugs.

Certain assets, including the requested heavy-duty pickup truck and two radar trailers with integrated changeable message boards, appear in both grants. Under the CTFGP, these resources will support cannabis-focused enforcement operations, including DUID checkpoints, cannabis-targeted DUI saturation patrols, and community education/outreach activities. These efforts directly address impaired driving from cannabis and other drugs, ensuring measurable reductions in DUID incidents.

Under the OTS STEP Grant, the same assets will support general DUI enforcement and traffic safety operations, including DUI/DL checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols targeting alcohol and drugs, distracted driving enforcement, pedestrian/bicycle safety patrols, and collaborative traffic enforcement with allied agencies.

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By clearly defining the scope and operational use of these resources, Pinole PD ensures no duplication of funding between grants, maintains compliance with CHP and OTS requirements, and maximizes the impact of shared assets.

This approach strengthens cannabis-impaired driving detection and prevention, enhances roadway safety, and aligns with CTFGP objectives for measurable, sustainable outcomes.

Other Funding Sources
Are any personnel dedicated to this Project funded by other sources or grants, including salary support? Yes
No
If yes, detail which source/grant. PLEASE DO NOT COPYAND 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.

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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.

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My password is unique to me and is to remain confidential. Iwill not allow other individuals to use my User ID and password to access the GMS (EUNA).

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It is my responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of GMS (EUNA) information.

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Once I submit the Grant Application, I am unable to add, edit, or delete anyGrant Application information.

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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.).

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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.

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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.

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Financial Information Systemfor California Government Agency Taxpayer ID (FI$Cal Form) A FI$Cal Form is required for reimbursement. If the Grant Applicant does not have a completed FI$Cal Form at final Grant Application submission time, the Grant Applicant may submit the completed FI$Cal Form via email to CGU prior to execution of the Grant Agreement. NOTE: The “Remit-To Address" on the FI$Cal Form MUST match the “Official Address to Receive Reimbursement Payment” you entered in Form #1. Organization/Agency Representative. This address shall be the official address on file with FI$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.

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FI$Cal Form
FY26-27 FI$CAL Form.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.

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Budget
Proposed Budget Summary
Expense Budget
Grant Funded Total Budgeted
Personnel
ARIDE Training Personnel Costs $4,160.00 $4,160.00
DRE Training Personnel Costs $13,260.00 $13,260.00
DUID Checkpoint Personnel Overtime Costs $7,600.00 $7,600.00 Public Education and Outreach Staff Time $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Subtotal $29,520.00 $29,520.00
Travel
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel $1,500.00 $1,500.00
DRE Training - Attend Travel $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Subtotal $4,500.00 $4,500.00
Equipment
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV Truck $67,046.92 $67,046.92 Two (2) Radar trailers with integrated changeable message board capabilities $46,159.46 $46,159.46 Subtotal $113,206.38 $113,206.38
Other Direct Costs
Alco-Sensor FST (Preliminary Alcoholic Screening Device) $1,131.79 $1,131.79 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV Truck Law Enforcement Outfitting $21,862.15 $21,862.15 DUID Checkpoint Signage $500.00 $500.00
Educational/Outreach Materials and Supplies $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Reflective Heavy Duty Cones $625.00 $625.00
Subtotal $30,118.94 $30,118.94
Total Proposed Cost $177,345.32 $177,345.32
Revenue Budget
Grant Funded Total Budgeted
Grant Funding
Award Requested $177,345.32 $177,345.32
Subtotal $177,345.32 $177,345.32

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Total Proposed Revenue $177,345.32 $177,345.32
Grant Funded Total Budgeted
Proposed Budget Detail
See attached spreadsheet.

Proposed Budget Narrative
Personnel
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 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 DUISaturation 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 DUISaturation 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, DUICheckpoints, 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.

DUID Checkpoint Personnel Overtime Costs
The total personnel cost for conducting a cannabis-focused Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) checkpoint is approximately $7,600, covering overtime for all necessary law enforcement staff. This includes six police officers, and one sergeant, each working an eight-hour shift at their respective burdened labor overtime rates. Staffing ensures sufficient trained personnel to efficiently operate the checkpoint, conduct standardized field sobriety evaluations, and utilize roadside screening tools. The presence of officers from neighboring agencies further enhances enforcement capabilities, allowing for more effective detection of cannabis-impaired drivers and improved public safety outcomes. The total budgeted amount, including burdened labor rate overtime and associated benefits, ensures the checkpoint is fully staffed, effectively managed, and capable of achieving the objectives of the CTFGP by reducing cannabis-impaired driving in the community. Overtime costs (burdened labor overtime rate) to fund one (1) Sergeant and three (3) Officers for 4 Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrol Details. Officer Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/per hour. Sergeant Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $140-$170/per hour. Officer Straight Time (ST) Costs: At $62.61/hour. Sergeant Straight Time (ST) Costs: At 73.33/hour.

ARIDE Training Personnel Costs
ARIDE Training Personnel Costs: Two officers will attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training, which will occur once during the grant period. The training is two 8-hours days for a total of 16 hours per officer (32 hours). Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/per hour: At $130/hour x 32 hours × 2 officers = $4,160. Straight Time (ST) Costs: At $62.61/hour x 32 hours × 2 officers = $2,003.52, including benefits. No registration fees are requested, the budget covers staff time only. Completion of this training enhances the Department’s ability to recognize cannabis and other drug impairment, conduct standardized field sobriety tests, and support effective enforcement and prosecution. Total ARIDE training personnel cost: $4,160 OT / $2,003.52 ST. This cost is budgeted for personnel OT costs in case training is not completed on straight time.

DRE Training Personnel Costs
DRE Training Personnel Costs: One officer will attend Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training, consisting of 72

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hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of field certification, totaling 102 hours. Training will occur once during the grant period. Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/per hour: At $130/hour, 102 hours × $95.40 = $13,260. Officer Straight Time (ST) Costs: At $62.61/hour, 102 hours × $62.61 = $6,387.22, including benefits. No registration fees are requested, the budget covers staff time only. Completion of this training provides the Department with advanced expertise to detect and document cannabis and other drug-impaired drivers, enhancing long-term enforcement capacity. Total DRE training personnel cost:
$13,260 OT / $6,387.22 ST. This cost is budgeted for personnel OT costs in case training is not completed on straight time.

Public Education and Outreach Staff Time
Public Education and Outreach Personnel Costs: The project will include three educational presentations to local schools and community groups, with each event lasting 5 hours. Staffing will include 1 Police Officer and 1 Sergeant per event. OT costs are calculated based on the burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/hour.

Police Officer OT: $130/hour × 5 hours × 3 events = $1,950 Police Officer ST: $62.61/hour x 5 x 3 events = $939.15 OT costs are calculated based on the burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $130-$170/hour Sergeant OT:
$170/hour × 5 hours × 3 events = $2,250 Sergeant ST: $113.30/hour x 5 x 3 events = $1,699.50 Total Staff Time OT Cost: $4,500 Total Staff ST Cost: $2,638.65 No registration or material fees are requested, the budget covers staff time only. These presentations will educate the community on the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving, promote responsible decision-making, and reinforce public safety messaging, supporting long-term reductions in impaired driving incidents. This cost is budgeted for personnel OT costs in case staff time is not completed on straight time.

Travel
Costs may include travel associated with approved in-state and out-of-state Project-related conferences, seminars, workshops, and trainings. The most economical mode of travel, in terms of direct expenses to the Project, must be used. Out-of-state travel is only allowed in exceptional situations. Upgraded services are ineligible expenses. Travel amount should only be calculated for the event days. Extended days for personal travel will not be reimbursed. To be eligible for reimbursement, travel must occur within the Project Performance Period. Travel expenses for all Grant Applicants shall follow the policy established by the State of California for its employees regarding travel reimbursement and shall not exceed the rates paid to exempted, excluded, and represented State of California employees. For maximum allowed per diem rates, including meals and lodging, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/travelreimbursements.aspx. Reimbursement for conferences or training symposiums is permitted only for individuals with expertise relevant and critical to DUI/DUID enforcement, training, or education that directly benefits the project.

Itemize separate Budget line items for each trip. For EACH trip (if applicable), the narrative shall include: * Trip name (If not provided, CGU approval for the conference/training must be obtained prior to booking travel) * Range of classifications traveling *Number of Travelers * Project-related transportation costs (ex: mileage) * Per diem (meals) * Lodging *Total Cost EXAMPLE: SFST Training. 1 Officer, Mileage = $60, Per diem = $94.50, Incidentals = $7.50, Lodging = $145 (includes taxes), Total Cost = $307 NOTE: The number of activities listed for each Budget line item must match the number of activities listed in the Performance Measures.

ARIDE Training - Attend Travel
Funds are requested to support travel expenses for law enforcement personnel to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. ARIDE training enhances officers’ ability to identify and respond to impaired driving involving cannabis, other drugs, alcohol, or a combination thereof, directly supporting the program’s objective of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety. The $1,500 will be used to offset allowable travel-related costs such as mileage, lodging, and per diem associated with attending the training. This investment ensures officer participation in specialized impaireddriving enforcement training and strengthens the agency’s capacity to address impaired-driving incidents within the jurisdiction.

DRE Training - Attend Travel
Funds are requested to support travel expenses for law enforcement personnel to attend Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). DRE training provides specialized instruction in identifying and evaluating drivers impaired by cannabis and other drugs, directly supporting the program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety. The $3,000 in travel costs will cover allowable expenses such as mileage, lodging, meals/per diem, and related travel associated with attending both phases of the training, including the 72 hours of classroom instruction and the 30 hours of field certification training. Funding this travel ensures officer participation in this intensive certification process and strengthens the

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agency’s ability to detect and enforce drug-impaired driving offenses.

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 purchase). Equipment shall be directly related and necessary to complete CTFGP grant-funded DUI/DUID 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). Items 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:

DUI/DUID Enforcement Patrol Vehicle 1@ $80,000 + Outfitting $40,000 = $120,000 for Checkpoint and DUI/DUID Saturation Patrols NOTE: The number of activities listed for each Budget line item must match the number of activities listed in the Performance Measures.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV Truck
Funds are requested to purchase a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV truck to support enforcement and public safety activities funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). The truck will be used for drugimpaired driving enforcement, high-visibility patrols, traffic safety operations, and community outreach related to cannabis-impaired driving. The vehicle will also be utilized to tow the department’s DUICommand Trailer and radar trailer equipped with an integrated changeable message board, enhancing DUI enforcement deployments, traffic safety operations, and public safety messaging. In addition, the truck will support traffic safety events and public engagement activities, including DUI awareness campaigns, educational outreach, and community safety demonstrations. The Pinole Police Department’s current vehicle used for towing enforcement equipment is a 30- year-old 1997 Ford Expedition. Due to its age and ongoing mechanical issues, it is no longer reliable or safe for towing critical equipment. Acquisition of the new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV truck will replace this aging vehicle, improve operational efficiency, enhance officer safety, and ensure continued support of the program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety within the jurisdiction. Price includes vehicle and sales tax. Vehicle outfitting ( Parts and Labor) is listed in the Other Direct Costs Section under Chevrolet Silverado outfitting.

Two (2) Radar trailers with integrated changeable message board capabilities Funds are requested to purchase two radar trailers equipped with integrated changeable message boards to support traffic safety operations funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). These trailers will be used to enhance drug-impaired driving enforcement, traffic speed monitoring, and high-visibility patrols, as well as to display educational and safety messaging during community events, DUI awareness campaigns, and traffic safety operations. Requesting two trailers allows the department to simultaneously deploy enforcement operations in multiple locations across the jurisdiction, maximizing coverage and visibility. One trailer can be used for active enforcement and DUI checkpoints, while the second can be deployed for community outreach, traffic calming, and public education events. This dual deployment ensures continuous traffic safety presence, increases public awareness of impaired-driving enforcement, and enhances operational flexibility during peak enforcement periods or community events. The cost range of $32,648.92 to $46,159.46 reflects two units, including radar speed detection systems, message boards, trailer chassis, and necessary power and mounting equipment. Acquisition of these two radar trailers will improve operational efficiency, expand enforcement coverage, enhance public engagement, and support the program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety within the jurisdiction. The costs are for two Speed Alert 24 ATS 5 Radar Trailers. Includes warranty and shipping/handling. If two radar trailers are not granted, it is requested that one radar trailer be granted.

Other Direct Costs
Costs may include operational costs. Other Direct Costs shall be directly related and necessary to complete CTFGP 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

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eligible for reimbursement, Other Direct Costs must be purchased and received within the Project Performance Period. Itemize separate Budget line items for eachOther 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.

Alco-Sensor FST (Preliminary Alcoholic Screening Device) Funds are requested to purchase two Alco-Sensor FST, a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) device, to support impaired-driving enforcement funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). This device provides law enforcement personnel with a reliable, portable method for detecting alcohol in drivers, allowing for timely and accurate screening during traffic stops, DUI checkpoints, and impaired-driving investigations. The requested amount includes the base device costs of $477/device, plus taxes and shipping. Acquisition of the AlcoSensor FST will enhance officer efficiency and safety, improve the accuracy of alcohol-impaired driving enforcement, and support the program’s goal of reducing impaired driving and improving roadway safety within the jurisdiction. Each Alco-Sensor FST comes with 1 Year Warranty and Includes 25 Mouthpieces, 2 Passive Cups, Drink Sniffer, Carrying Case/device, AA Alkaline Batteries, and Web-Based Training. (part #40-2010-06) Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV Truck Law Enforcement Outfitting Funds are requested to cover the cost of necessary law enforcement modifications and equipment to place the newly purchased Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV truck into service. This includes the installation of emergency lighting, sirens, communication equipment, secure storage for enforcement tools, towing enhancements, and any other specialized law enforcement equipment required for safe and effective operation. The outfitting of this truck will ensure it is fully operational for drug-impaired driving enforcement, high-visibility patrols, traffic safety operations, towing the department’s DUICommand Trailer and radar trailer with integrated changeable message board, and public engagement events. Acquisition and outfitting of the truck will enhance operational efficiency, improve officer safety, and support the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety within the jurisdiction. Price includes Parts and Labor. Vehicle and sales tax costs are listed in the Equipment Section under Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

DUID Checkpoint Signage
Funds are requested to purchase DUID checkpoint signage to support drug-impaired driving enforcement funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). The signage will be used during traffic safety checkpoints, DUI/DUID enforcement operations, and public awareness campaigns to safely direct traffic, provide clear notification to drivers, and ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements. The requested amount of $500 will cover the cost of two durable, high-visibility signage necessary for repeated use in multiple enforcement locations. Acquisition of these signs will enhance officer safety, ensure proper public notification, support effective checkpoint operations, and contribute to the program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety within the jurisdiction.

Reflective Heavy Duty Cones
Funds are requested to purchase 25 reflective heavy-duty traffic cones to support drug-impaired driving enforcement funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). These cones will be used for DUI/DUID checkpoints, traffic control during high-visibility patrols, and public safety events, providing clear visual guidance to drivers and ensuring safe traffic flow during enforcement operations. The requested amount of $625 will cover the cost of 25 durable, high-visibility cones suitable for repeated use in multiple locations. Acquisition of these cones will enhance officer safety, improve traffic control, support effective enforcement operations, and contribute to the program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety within the jurisdiction.

Educational/Outreach Materials and Supplies
Funds are requested to purchase educational and outreach materials and supplies to support drug-impaired driving prevention and public safety initiatives funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). These materials will be used for community outreach, DUI/DUID awareness campaigns, traffic safety events, and school or community presentations, helping to educate the public on the dangers of cannabis- and drug-impaired driving. The requested amount of $6,000 will cover items such as brochures, flyers, posters, branded giveaways, safety handouts, and other outreach supplies designed to engage the community and promote safe driving behaviors.

Acquisition of these materials will enhance public awareness, support community engagement, and reinforce the program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety within the jurisdiction. Printed

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Brochures (Cannabis & Driving Risks): 3,000 copies × $0.40 each = $2,000.00. Educational Posters for Schools/Community Centers: 50 posters × $20.00 each = $1,000.00. Promotional Items (keychains, wristbands with safety messages): 1,500 items × $2.00 each = $3,000.00.

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State of California

DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
30843 ________________________________________________________________

1. GRANT TITLE
FY26/27 CTFGP Law Enforcement – Pinole Police Department

2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Pinole Police Department

3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
City of Pinole

4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2026 To: 06/30/2027

5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

6. GRANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
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 of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.

7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $88,436.25

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: Melissa Klawuhn
Title: Police Chief
Phone: (510) 724-8950
Address: 880 Tennent Avenue
Pinole, CA 94564-1724
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: Markisha Guillory
Title: Finance Director
Phone: (510) 724-8950
Address: 2131 Pear Street
Pinole, CA 94564-1724

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
Pinole 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
The City of Pinole Police Department (Pinole PD) seeks CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding to reduce cannabis-impaired driving through training, enforcement, equipment, and public education. Cannabis impairment poses unique challenges due to delayed onset, variable effects, and no per se legal threshold. PD currently has limited cannabis-focused resources, making CTFG funding critical to expanding capacity and improving roadway safety.

Funding will support ARIDE training for two officers and DRE training for one officer to recognize impairment, conduct field sobriety tests, and document evidence for enforcement and prosecution. PD will conduct a cannabis-focused DUID checkpoint with Hercules PD, supported by staff overtime, signage, and an Alco Sensor FST. Funding will also support DUI Saturation Patrols targeting drug-impaired drivers.

CTFG funds will purchase a heavy-duty pickup truck to tow the DUI Command Trailer and transport traffic control equipment, and two radar trailers with changeable message boards to display real-time speeds and impaired-driving messaging in high-risk locations.

Through training, targeted enforcement, equipment, and public education, Pinole PD will enhance cannabisimpaired driving detection, increase deterrence, and improve traffic safety in alignment with CTFG program goals.

Problem Statement
Cannabis-impaired driving presents a growing threat to public safety within the City of Pinole and surrounding areas. Since legalization, law enforcement agencies have faced increased difficulty identifying and enforcing driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), particularly cannabis-related impairment. Unlike alcohol, cannabis impairment lacks a per se legal threshold and presents variable physiological effects, delayed onset, and impairment indicators that are more difficult to detect during roadside contacts.

Pinole Police Department (Pinole PD) currently has limited personnel with specialized training in cannabisimpaired driving detection, as well as limited equipment and resources dedicated to DUID enforcement. This constrains the Department’s ability to conduct targeted, high-visibility enforcement operations, including DUI Saturation Patrols, and limits deterrence and public awareness related to cannabis-impaired driving.

Without additional training, equipment, and enforcement capacity, Pinole PD’s ability to identify cannabisimpaired drivers, conduct effective DUID checkpoints and saturation patrols, and educate the public on the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis will remain limited. This gap increases the risk of cannabis-related traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities, undermining efforts to improve roadway safety consistent with CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program goals.

To address cannabis-impaired driving, Pinole PD proposes a comprehensive, cannabis-focused strategy integrating officer training, high-visibility enforcement, specialized equipment, and public education.

CTFGP funding will support Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training for two officers and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training for one officer. This training will enhance the Department’s ability to recognize cannabis impairment, conduct standardized field sobriety evaluations, and properly document impairment indicators to support enforcement and prosecution, providing sustainable inhouse expertise for future operations.

Schedule A
The proposed solution includes a high-visibility, cannabis-focused DUID checkpoint in partnership with Hercules PD and other allied agencies. Grant funds will support staff overtime, DUI Saturation Patrols, and essential equipment, including DUI checkpoint signage and an Alco Sensor FST, ensuring safe, effective, and constitutionally compliant operations. These enforcement efforts will increase deterrence, detect impaired drivers, and reinforce public awareness.

CTFGP funding will also support a heavy-duty pickup truck to be used exclusively for grant-funded cannabisimpaired driving enforcement, including towing the DUI Command Trailer and transporting traffic control and safety equipment. Two radar trailers with integrated changeable message boards will be deployed in high-risk locations to display real-time speeds and impaired-driving safety messaging, reinforcing cannabis-impaired driving prevention and education.

Through this coordinated approach, Pinole PD will expand enforcement capacity, enhance public awareness, reduce cannabis-impaired driving incidents, and advance the public safety objectives of the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.

Performance Measures/Scope of Work (Proposed Solution)

1. Host One DUID Checkpoint (Q2–Q4):

Pinole PD will conduct one Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID)-specific checkpoint in either the third or fourth quarter of the grant period. Conducted in partnership with Hercules PD, this checkpoint will focus exclusively on drug-impaired driving. The goal is to reduce DUI/DUID incidents by 20% compared to the previous year. The checkpoint will enhance public safety by increasing deterrence, identifying impaired drivers more effectively, and promoting safer roadways. Key metrics include the number of drivers screened, DUID arrests, and checkpoint participant contacts.

2. Conduct Two DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1 & Q3):

Pinole PD will conduct two DUI Saturation Patrol enforcement events targeting high-risk locations for impaired driving. These proactive patrols will focus on detecting cannabis-impaired drivers and increasing deterrence. Key performance measures include the number of traffic stops, DUI/DUID arrests, and impaired-driver contacts during each patrol.

3. Conduct Two Educational Presentations at Local Schools (Q1–Q4):

Pinole PD will deliver two educational presentations betweenQ1-Q4 at our local high school, middle school, or youth programs. Each session will reach approximately 75 + students, totaling at least 150 students over the grant year. Presentations will focus on cannabis-impaired driving risks, responsible decision-making, and pedestrian safety. Metrics include student attendance, engagement, and feedback, supporting long-term reductions in impaired driving behavior.

4. Train Two Officers in ARIDE (Q1–Q4):

Two officers will complete Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training between Q1 and Q4. ARIDE enhances officers’ ability to detect drug impairment in drivers who are not under the influence of alcohol. This training directly supports checkpoints and saturation patrols by improving field evaluation skills. Success will be measured by training completion certificates and demonstrated application of ARIDE techniques in enforcement operations.

5. Train One Officer in DRE Certification (Q2–Q4):

One officer will complete the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program, including 72 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of field certification, by the end of the fourth quarter. The certified DRE will provide advanced on-scene assessments during DUID incidents and serve as a departmental resource for drug-impaired driving enforcement. Performance measures include certification completion and the number of DUID cases supported by DRE evaluations.

Project Performance Evaluation
Quantitative Metrics:
• DUID Checkpoint and Saturation Patrols: Number of drivers screened, DUID arrests, DUI/DUIDrelated citations, and traffic stops will be tracked and compared to previous-year data to assess reductions in impaired driving incidents.

Schedule A
• ARIDE and DRE Training: Officer participation, training completion certificates, and documented application of skills during enforcement activities will be recorded to measure capacity-building outcomes.
• Educational Presentations: Attendance counts, pre- and post-session knowledge assessments (where feasible), and engagement metrics (questions asked, discussion participation, feedback forms) will capture effectiveness in raising awareness. • Radar Trailer Deployments: Locations, duration of deployment, vehicle speed data, and traffic compliance observations will be collected to assess traffic behavior changes in high-risk areas. • Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV (Traffic/DUI Enforcement Vehicle): Number of traffic stops, citations, DUI arrests, and warnings issued; response times to traffic incidents; and hours deployed for enforcement. Safety outcomes will track reductions in collisions, injury crashes, DUI-related incidents, and speeding complaints in targeted corridors. Vehicle utilization, patrol coverage, and proactive operations such as community events, saturation patrols and checkpoints will also be measured and compared to prior-year baseline data.

Qualitative Metrics:
• Officer feedback on training applicability and enforcement strategies. • Community feedback from school presentations, social media engagement, and public inquiries during enforcement events.
• Observed improvements in traffic safety awareness and behavioral compliance during checkpoints and saturation patrols.

Communication Plan:
• Internal Stakeholders: Results will be shared with department leadership and participating officers through quarterly reports and debriefings to guide operational improvements. • External Stakeholders: Key outcomes, including DUID reduction statistics, educational outreach impact, and community engagement highlights, will be shared via press releases, the City of Pinole website, social media channels, and community meetings. • CTFGP Reporting: All quantitative and qualitative data will be compiled in quarterly and final grant reports to demonstrate project effectiveness, outcomes, and alignment with CTFG program goals.

Program Sustainability
The CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will provide long-term capacity to reduce cannabis-impaired driving through investments in officer training, specialized equipment, and enforcement infrastructure.

Training Sustainability: ARIDE and DRE-certified officers will remain departmental resources, offering ongoing expertise, mentoring, and training for new personnel. This ensures skills developed through the grant continue to support DUID enforcement without additional external costs.

Equipment and Enforcement Sustainability: The heavy-duty pickup truck and radar trailers purchased with CTFG funds will serve as permanent assets, supporting DUID checkpoints, saturation patrols, and public education activities, enabling sustained high-visibility enforcement.

Programmatic Sustainability: Cannabis-focused checkpoints, saturation patrols, and school-based education will be integrated into regular traffic safety operations. Pinole PD will maintain partnerships with regional agencies to continue collaborative enforcement and maximize community impact.

Community Awareness and Education: Public education materials, outreach strategies, and messaging developed through the grant will continue to inform the community about the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving, supporting long-term behavior change.

These strategies establish a sustainable program that enhances enforcement, public education, and roadway safety, ensuring ongoing reductions in cannabis-impaired driving in alignment with CHP program goals.

Schedule A
Administrative Support
The City of Pinole, through the Pinole Police Department (Pinole PD), has a proven record of successfully administering grant-funded programs and possesses the personnel, administrative support, and physical resources necessary to implement this cannabis-impaired driving project effectively. The Department has extensive experience managing state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, financial oversight, and program execution. This includes prior successful administration of grants supporting officer wellness, traffic safety, and law enforcement initiatives, demonstrating the ability to allocate funds efficiently, track program outcomes, and submit required documentation on time.

To support this project, Pinole PD will leverage existing personnel, including trained grant administrators, law enforcement officers, and support staff responsible for financial tracking, reporting, and program management. The Department has the infrastructure to execute large-scale enforcement operations, including fleet vehicles equipped for roadside testing, designated DUI checkpoint equipment, and secure storage for future newly acquired requested tools such as the Alco-Sensor FST, radar trailers and heavy-duty pickup truck.

Additionally, Pinole PD will coordinate closely with the Hercules Police Department and other allied agencies to maximize personnel and resources for DUID checkpoints and saturation patrols. With a well-established history of grant management, trained staff, and the necessary operational resources, Pinole PD is fully prepared to implement this project and achieve measurable reductions in cannabis-impaired driving incidents while promoting roadway safety.

Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
30843 Pinole Police Department $88,436.25
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Other Direct Costs
Alco-Sensor FST (Preliminary Alcoholic
Screening Device) $1,131.79
Educational/Outreach Materials & Supplies $6,000.00
DUI Checkpoint Materials & Supplies $1,125.00
Category Sub-Total $8,256.79
Personnel
Education/Outreach $4,500.00
DRE Training - Attend $13,260.00
ARIDE Training - Attend $4,160.00
DUI Checkpoint $7,600.00
Category Sub-Total $29,520.00
Travel
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel $1,500.00
DRE Training - Attend Travel $3,000.00
Category Sub-Total $4,500.00
Equipment
DUI Radar Trailers with Integrated
Changeable Message Boards $46,159.46
Category Sub-Total $46,159.46
Grant Total $88,436.25

Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Pinole Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.

Other Direct Costs
Alco-Sensor FST (Preliminary Alcoholic Screening Device) $1,131.79
Funds are requested to purchase two Alco-Sensor FST, a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) device, to support impaired-driving enforcement funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). This device provides law enforcement personnel with a reliable, portable method for detecting alcohol in drivers, allowing for timely and accurate screening during traffic stops, DUI checkpoints, and impaired-driving investigations.

The requested amount includes the base device costs of $477/device, plus taxes and shipping.

Each Alco-Sensor FST comes with 1 Year Warranty and Includes 25 Mouthpieces, 2 Passive Cups, Drink Sniffer, Carrying Case/device, AA Alkaline Batteries, and Web-Based Training. (part #40-2010-06) DUI Checkpoint Materials & Supplies
$1,125.00
Funds are requested to purchase DUID checkpoint signage to support drug-impaired driving enforcement funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). The signage will be used during traffic safety checkpoints, DUI/DUID enforcement operations, and public awareness campaigns to safely direct traffic, provide clear notification to drivers, and ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements.

The requested amount of $500 will cover the cost of two durable, high-visibility signage necessary for repeated use in multiple enforcement locations.

Funds are requested to purchase 25 reflective heavy-duty traffic cones to support drug-impaired driving enforcement funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). These cones will be used for DUI/DUID checkpoints, traffic control during high-visibility patrols, and public safety events, providing clear visual guidance to drivers and ensuring safe traffic flow during enforcement operations.

The requested amount of $625 will cover the cost of 25 durable, high-visibility cones suitable for repeated use in multiple locations.

Educational/Outreach Materials & Supplies
$6,000.00
Funds are requested to purchase educational and outreach materials and supplies to support drug-impaired driving prevention and public safety initiatives funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP).

These materials will be used for community outreach, DUI/DUID awareness campaigns, traffic safety events, and school or community presentations, helping to educate the public on the dangers of cannabis- and drug-impaired driving.

The requested amount of $6,000 will cover items such as brochures, flyers, posters, branded giveaways, safety handouts, and other outreach supplies designed to engage the community and promote safe driving behaviors.

Printed Brochures (Cannabis & Driving Risks): 3,000 copies × $0.40 each = $2,000.00. Educational Posters for Schools/Community Centers: 50 posters × $20.00 each = $1,000.00. Promotional Items (keychains, wristbands with safety messages): 1,500 items × $2.00 each = $3,000.00.

Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Pinole Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.

Personnel
DUI Checkpoint
$7,600.00
The total personnel cost for conducting a cannabis-focused Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) checkpoint is approximately $7,600, covering overtime for all necessary law enforcement staff. This includes six police officers, and one sergeant, each working an eight-hour shift at their respective burdened labor overtime rates. Staffing ensures sufficient trained personnel to efficiently operate the checkpoint, conduct standardized field sobriety evaluations, and utilize roadside screening tools. The presence of officers from neighboring agencies further enhances enforcement capabilities, allowing for more effective detection of cannabis-impaired drivers and improved public safety outcomes.

The total budgeted amount, including burdened labor rate overtime and associated benefits, ensures the checkpoint is fully staffed, effectively managed, and capable of achieving the objectives of the CTFGP by reducing cannabis-impaired driving in the community.

Officer Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/per hour.

Sergeant Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $140-$170/per hour.

Officer Straight Time (ST) Costs: At $62.61/hour.

Sergeant Straight Time (ST) Costs: At $73.33/hour.

ARIDE Training - Attend
$4,160.00
ARIDE Training Personnel Costs:

Two officers will attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training, which will occur once during the grant period. The training is two 8-hours days for a total of 16 hours per officer (32 hours).

Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/per hour: At $130/hour x 32 hours × 2 officers = $4,160.

Straight Time (ST) Costs: At $62.61/hour x 32 hours × 2 officers = $2,003.52, including benefits.

No registration fees are requested, the budget covers staff time only. Completion of this training enhances the Department’s ability to recognize cannabis and other drug impairment, conduct standardized field sobriety tests, and support effective enforcement and prosecution.

Total ARIDE training personnel cost: $4,160 OT / $2,003.52 ST.

This cost is budgeted for personnel OT costs in case training is not completed on straight time.

Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Pinole Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.

DRE Training - Attend
$13,260.00
DRE Training Personnel Costs:

One officer will attend Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training, consisting of 72 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of field certification, totaling 102 hours. Training will occur once during the grant period.

Overtime (OT) Costs are calculated at their respective burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/per hour: At $130/hour, 102 hours × $95.40 = $13,260.

Officer Straight Time (ST) Costs: At $62.61/hour, 102 hours × $62.61 = $6,387.22, including benefits.

No registration fees are requested, the budget covers staff time only. Completion of this training provides the Department with advanced expertise to detect and document cannabis and other drug-impaired drivers, enhancing long-term enforcement capacity.

Total DRE training personnel cost: $13,260 OT / $6,387.22 ST.

This cost is budgeted for personnel OT costs in case training is not completed on straight time.

Education/Outreach
$4,500.00
Public Education and Outreach Personnel Costs:

The project will include three educational presentations to local schools and community groups, with each event lasting 5 hours. Staffing will include 1 Police Officer and 1 Sergeant per event.

OT costs are calculated based on the burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $100-$130/hour. Police Officer OT: $130/hour × 5 hours × 3 events = $1,950
Police Officer ST: $62.61/hour x 5 x 3 events = $939.15 OT costs are calculated based on the burdened labor overtime rates ranging from $130-$170/hour Sergeant OT:
$170/hour × 5 hours × 3 events = $2,250
Sergeant ST: $113.30/hour x 5 x 3 events = $1,699.50
Total Staff Time OT Cost: $4,500
Total Staff ST Cost: $2,638.65
No registration or material fees are requested, the budget covers staff time only. These presentations will educate the community on the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving, promote responsible decision-making, and reinforce public safety messaging, supporting long-term reductions in impaired driving incidents.

This cost is budgeted for personnel OT costs in case staff time is not completed on straight time.

Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Pinole Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.

Travel
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel
$1,500.00
Funds are requested to support travel expenses for law enforcement personnel to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. ARIDE training enhances officers’ ability to identify and respond to impaired driving involving cannabis, other drugs, alcohol, or a combination thereof, directly supporting the program’s objective of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety.

The $1,500 will be used to offset allowable travel-related costs such as mileage, lodging, and per diem associated with attending the training.

This investment ensures officer participation in specialized impaired-driving enforcement training and strengthens the agency’s capacity to address impaired-driving incidents within the jurisdiction.

REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE AT CALIFORNIA STATE (CALHR) RATES. ANY COSTS BEYOND STATE TRAVEL RATES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANTEE.

DRE Training - Attend Travel
$3,000.00
Funds are requested to support travel expenses for law enforcement personnel to attend Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). DRE training provides specialized instruction in identifying and evaluating drivers impaired by cannabis and other drugs, directly supporting the program’s goal of reducing drug-impaired driving and improving roadway safety.

The $3,000 in travel costs will cover allowable expenses such as mileage, lodging, meals/per diem, and related travel associated with attending both phases of the training, including the 72 hours of classroom instruction and the 30 hours of field certification training.

Funding this travel ensures officer participation in this intensive certification process and strengthens the agency’s ability to detect and enforce drug-impaired driving offenses.

REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE AT CALIFORNIA STATE (CALHR) RATES. ANY COSTS BEYOND STATE TRAVEL RATES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANTEE.

Equipment
DUI Radar Trailers with Integrated Changeable Message Boards $46,159.46
Funds are requested to purchase two radar trailers equipped with integrated changeable message boards to support traffic safety operations funded through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). These trailers will be used to enhance drug-impaired driving enforcement, traffic speed monitoring, and high-visibility patrols, as well as to display educational and safety messaging during community events, DUI awareness campaigns, and traffic safety operations. The cost range of $32,648.92 to $46,159.46 reflects two units, including radar speed detection systems, message boards, trailer chassis, and necessary power and mounting equipment.

The costs are for two Speed Alert 24 ATS 5 Radar Trailers. Includes warranty and shipping/handling.

CITY COUNCIL
REPORT 9.E.

DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Matthew Brown, Interim Public Works Director, [email protected] SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF JEPA AMENDMENT OF FISCAL YEAR CHANGE TO

CALENDAR YEAR TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

FORMING THE WEST CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED WASTE

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY) TO CHANGE THE AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR TO JANUARY 1–DECEMBER 31
BEGINNING IN 2027

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to adopt a resolution to approve the JEPA amendment of Fiscal Year change to Calendar Year to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (Joint Powers Authority) to change the Fiscal Year from July 1 - June 30 to January 1 - December 31, commencing January 1, 2027.

BACKGROUND
The City is a member of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Authority (Authority or RecycleMore) which provide solid waste, recycling and composting related services for the City.

The Authority’s Fiscal Year (FY) is July 1 through June 30. Section 1.7 of the JEPA defines Fiscal Year as July 1 through June 30, and section 8.8 requires the Authority Board to adopt a Fiscal Year budget by June 30. The proposed budget is typically presented to the Board of Directors for review and consideration at the May Board meeting, prior to consideration for approval at the June Board meeting. However, the rate setting process under the PostCollection Agreement (PCA) is on a calendar year schedule.

The Authority Board of Directors adopted the Authority’s fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget on June 11, 2026, per approving Resolution No. 26-14. In addition, the Board also approved Resolution No. 26-12 on June 11, 2026, directing the Executive Director to ask the Member Agencies to consider executing the amendment to change the fiscal year

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Changing the Authority’s fiscal year intends to eliminate issues associated with having the approval of the Authority Budget and the Post-Collection Agreement (PCA) rates on different schedules. Since the Authority fiscal year commences on July 1 each year, the JEPA requires the Authority Board to pass its annual budget prior to June 30 annually. However, adopting a budget in June makes it hard to assess the rate impact for the following year, since the rates

associated with the PCA and the City’s Collection Services Franchise Agreement with [Richmond Sanitary Service or East Bay Sanitary Service] are not calculated and approved until the October/November/December timeframe and then become effective on January 1.

The Authority’s budget is funded by ratepayer fees tied to the volume of solid waste, compost, and recycling collected by its Member Agencies haulers and delivered to the PCA contractor for processing and disposal. Those fees cover the Authority’s budget, its Household Hazardous Waste Program, the PCA contractor’s expense, and regulatory fees.

The Authority approving a budget in June, when the primary revenue source (the PCA rates) is not increased until January 1, can inherently result in a deficit in necessary revenue for the July 1 through December 31 period. Because rates are not adjusted until January 1, the rates funding the budget are aligned for only six months of each fiscal year.

Rate revenue is also variable, since it depends on tons delivered to the PCA service provider (i.e., fewer tons results in less revenue). This potential disparity can increase the July to December deficit. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2026, the Authority experienced budget deficit of approximately $173,000 because of the difference between the adopted budget and projected year-end revenue.

Staff is requesting the City Council to direct the Mayor to execute the amendment to change the Authority’s fiscal year from July 1 through June 30, to January 1 through December 31, commencing January 1, 2027.

This change will require simple revisions to the JEPA that must be approved by the governing body of each Member Agency for the change to become effective. If all the Authority’s Member Agencies approve the revision before October 2026, Authority staff will notify its Board of Directors of the change to the fiscal year and present a restated budget for fiscal year 2027 budget (January 1 – December 31, 2027) that will align the budget decision making with the 2027 rate setting cycle.

A summary of the key rationale to change to the Authority’s fiscal year includes the following:

1. Enable City staff to present information to the City Council that is necessary to understand the complete rate impact on ratepayers of establishing rates for both collection services and post-collection services during the City’s annual rate-setting process each fall for rates effective on January 1 the subsequent year.

2. Provide the Authority Board the opportunity to understand the estimated rate impact of the Authority’s operating budget during the rate setting process.

3. Provide the Authority Board the opportunity to understand all components of the Authority’s post-collection rate (PCA expense, HHW Program expense, regulatory fees, and Authority operating budget) when reviewing and considering the budget.

4. Provide Authority staff the opportunity to propose a budget that includes a revenue projection based on the best available information and is tied to the actual rates charged to ratepayers for the full subsequent calendar year.

Redline Revisions to JEPA Sections
The amendment to the JEPA required to change the Authority’s FY is limited to revising

sections 1.7 and 8.8. Below provides the proposed redline revisions to these sections:

1.17 Fiscal Year
. For the period through December 31, 2026, “Fiscal Year” means the period commencing on each July 1 and ending on the following June 30. Beginning January 1, 2027, “Fiscal Year” means the period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 of each year.

8.8 Budget
A general budget for the Authority’s operations shall be adopted by the Board prior to June 30 for each Fiscal Year that begins on July 1 and prior to November 30 for each Fiscal Year that begins January 1 of the subsequent year. The budget shall include sufficient detail to constitute an operating guideline, the anticipated sources of funds, and the anticipated expenditures to be made for the operations of the Authority including HHW Programs.

Approval of the budget by the Board shall constitute authority for the Executive Director to expend funds for the purposes outlined in the approved budget, subject to the availability of funds on hand.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution
B. West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority Resolution 26-12 C. First Amendment to 5th Amended and Restated JEPA

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINOLE

APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FIFTH AMENDMENT AND

RESTATEMENT OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO

CHANGE THE AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR TO JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2027
WHEREAS, the City of Pinole is a member of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (“Authority”), which is a joint powers authority formed under California law to provide regulatory oversight of the disposal and recycling processing of solid waste and household hazardous waste (HHW) collected from the cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and portions of the unincorporated County of Contra Costa; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) was executed by the City and the other member agencies in 1991 to form the Authority, and was subsequently amended by the City and the other member agencies in 1991, 1993, 1995, 2011 and 2019; and
WHEREAS, Section 1.17 of the JEPA defines “Fiscal Year” to mean the period commencing July 1 and ending on the following June 30; and WHEREAS, Section 8.8 of the JEPA requires a general budget for the Authority’s operations to be adopted by its Board of Directors for the ensuing Fiscal Year prior to June 30 of each year; and
WHEREAS, the Authority establishes and approves the post-collection rates to be charged to the City’s ratepayers for materials delivered to its contractor for post-collection processing and disposal; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, the Authority Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 26-12 directing the Executive Director to ask the Authority’s member agencies to consider approving a resolution to change the Authority’s Fiscal Year from July 1 through June 30 to January 1 through December 31, commencing January 1, 2027; and
WHEREAS, any changes to the JEPA first require approval by the Authority Board of Directors and then approval from all of the Authority’s member agencies in order for the change to become effective.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Pinole that: The First Amendment to the Fifth Amendment and Restatement Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute this First Amendment to the JEPA (Exhibit A) on behalf of the City.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pinole City Council held on the 1st day of September 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

I, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed, and adopted on this 1st day of September 2026.

______________________________________
Heather Spears, CMC
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 26-12

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

WEST CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORIJ'Y

APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FIFTH AMENDMENT AND

RESTATEMENT OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority ("Authority") is a joint powers authority formed under California law to provide regulatory oversight of the disposal and recycling processing of solid waste and household hazardous waste (HHW) collected from the Cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and portions of the unincorporated County of Contra Costa; and WHEREAS, the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) was executed in 1991 to form the Authority, and was subsequently amended in 1991, 1993, 1995, 2011 and 2019; and
WHEREAS, Section 1.17 of the JEPA defines "Fiscal Year" to mean the period commencing July 1 and ending on the following June 30; and WHEREAS, Section 8.8 of the JEPA requires a general budget for the Authority's operations to be adopted by the Board for the ensuing Fiscal Year prior to June 30 of each year;and
WHEREAS, the Authority establishes and approves the rates to be charged at the Approved Facilities for the start of each calendar year; and WHEREAS, Staff presented rationale for the Board's consideration to change the Authority's Fiscal Year from July 1 -June 30 to January 1 -December 31 at the Board meetings on May 14, 2026 and June 11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the six-month lag between setting the Authority budget and setting the PCA rates can be addressed by amending the JEPA definition of "Fiscal Year" in Section

1.17 to mean the period commencing January 1 and ending on December 31, and amending Section 8.8 to require the general budget for the Authority's operations to be adopted by the Board by November 30 for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning on January 1.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority that:

Attachment B

The First Amendment to the Fifth Amendment and Restatement Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) is hereby approved and staff is directed to ask the Member Agencies to execute this First Amendment to the JEPA (Exhibit A).

ATTEST CHAIR OF THE BOARD
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Viviane Vidal, Board Secretary Date
Attachment: Exhibit A - First Amendment to the Fifth Amendment and Restatement Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority at a regularly scheduled meeting on June 11, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Directors:Zepeda, Xavier.Robinson, Murphy, Bhattarai, Kstanes, Brown NOES: Directors: ________________________ _
ABSTAIN: Directors: ------------------------
ABSENT: Directors: ------------------------
Viviane Vidal, Board Secretary

EXHIBIT A
First Amendment
to the
Fifth Amendment and Restatement
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

FIFTH AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS

AGREEMENT OF THE WEST CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED WASTE

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (the “Amendment”) is entered into as of , 2026, and is by and among the CITY OF EL CERRITO (“El Cerrito”), a municipal corporation and charter city, the CITY OF HERCULES, a municipal corporation, the CITY OF PINOLE, a municipal corporation, the CITY OF RICHMOND, a municipal corporation and charter city, and the CITY OF SAN PABLO, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to individually as “Member” and collectively as “Members.” This Amendment amends the Fifth Amendment and Restatement Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority, dated November 20, 2019 (the “Agreement”).

RECITALS
A. The Agreement provides that the Authority must adopt a budget for the period from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, referred to as the “Fiscal Year.” B. To better align the Authority’s budget with the annual rate setting process under the Post-Collection Agreement pursuant to which the Authority receives its operating revenue, the Board of Directors desires to operate on a calendar-year basis.

C. The Members desire to amend the JEPA to authorize Authority to adopt a calendar-year based budget for the budget year beginning on January 1, 2027.

AGREEMENT
Section 1. Section 1.17 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

1.17. Fiscal Year. For the period through December 31, 2026, “Fiscal Year” means the period commencing on each July 1 and ending on the following June 30. Beginning January 1, 2027, “Fiscal Year” means the period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 of each year.

Section 2. Section 8.8 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

8.8. Budget. A general budget for the Authority’s operations shall be adopted by the Board prior to June 30 for each Fiscal Year that begins on July 1 and prior to November 30 for each Fiscal Year that begins January 1 of the subsequent year. The budget adopted for the period from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 shall supersede the budget covering the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The budget shall include sufficient detail to constitute an operating guideline, the anticipated sources of funds, and the anticipated expenditures to be made for the operations of the Authority including HHW Programs. Approval of the budget by the Board shall constitute authority for the Executive .

First Amendment JEPA dated November 20, 2019

Director to expend funds for the purposes outlined in the approved budget, subject to the availability of funds on hand.

Section 3. All other provisions of the Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
.

First Amendment JEPA dated November 20, 2019

ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF EL CERRITO
Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF HERCULES
Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF PINOLE
Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF RICHMOND
Mayor
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First Amendment JEPA dated November 20, 2019

ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF SAN PABLO
Mayor
.

Attachment C -Exhibit A

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

FIFTH AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS

AGREEMENT OF THE WEST CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED WASTE

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (the “Amendment”) is entered into as of , 2026, and is by and among the CITY OF EL CERRITO (“El Cerrito”), a municipal corporation and charter city, the CITY OF HERCULES, a municipal corporation, the CITY OF PINOLE, a municipal corporation, the CITY OF RICHMOND, a municipal corporation and charter city, and the CITY OF SAN PABLO, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to individually as “Member” and collectively as “Members.” This Amendment amends the Fifth Amendment and Restatement Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority, dated November 20, 2019 (the “Agreement”).

RECITALS
A. The Agreement provides that the Authority must adopt a budget for the period from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, referred to as the “Fiscal Year.” B. To better align the Authority’s budget with the annual rate setting process under the Post-Collection Agreement pursuant to which the Authority receives its operating revenue, the Board of Directors desires to operate on a calendar-year basis.

C. The Members desire to amend the JEPA to authorize Authority to adopt a calendar-year based budget for the budget year beginning on January 1, 2027.

AGREEMENT
Section 1. Section 1.17 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

1.17. Fiscal Year. For the period through December 31, 2026, “Fiscal Year” means the period commencing on each July 1 and ending on the following June 30. Beginning January 1, 2027, “Fiscal Year” means the period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 of each year.

Section 2. Section 8.8 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

8.8. Budget. A general budget for the Authority’s operations shall be adopted by the Board prior to June 30 for each Fiscal Year that begins on July 1 and prior to November 30 for each Fiscal Year that begins January 1 of the subsequent year. The budget adopted for the period from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 shall supersede the budget covering the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The budget shall include sufficient detail to constitute an operating guideline, the anticipated sources of funds, and the anticipated expenditures to be made for the operations of the Authority including HHW Programs. Approval of the budget by the Board shall constitute authority for the Executive

First Amendment JEPA dated November 20, 2019

Director to expend funds for the purposes outlined in the approved budget, subject to the availability of funds on hand.

Section 3. All other provisions of the Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

First Amendment JEPA dated November 20, 2019

ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF EL CERRITO

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF HERCULES

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF PINOLE

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

CITY OF RICHMOND

Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL
REPORT 9.F.

DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Heather Bell, City Clerk, [email protected]
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER

1.18 TO TITLE 1 OF THE PINOLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO

STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST AND ELECTRONIC AND

PAPERLESS FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 1.18 to Title 1 of the Pinole Municipal Code relating to statements of economic interest and electronic and paperless filing of campaign disclosure statements

BACKGROUND
The City Council approved the ordinance on first reading at the July 21, 2026 meeting. Upon approval of the second reading, the ordinance will be adopted and incorporated into the Pinole Municipal Code. It will become effective thirty (30) days following the date of adoption.

The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires the filing of specified statements, reports and other documents. Under the Act, a local government agency may require these filings to be made online or electronically with the local filing officer (the City Clerk). With the enactment of more recent legislation, AB2452 and AB2151, the Act requires the local filing officer to make all data available on the internet in an easily understood format that provides the greatest public access within 72 hours of the filing deadline. Historically, City Council candidates and campaign committees have filed paper copies of required campaign statements and reports.

Once filed, the documents are made available for review by the public. The City Clerk’s Office spends a significant amount of staff time to make such paper filings readily available and posted online which requires further handling. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 84615, the City Council must officially adopt an Ordinance memorializing their approval to require and authorize complete electronic signature and submission of electronic campaign disclosure forms.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The NetFile system is created specifically for cities and counties responsible for administering campaign finance filings and Statements of Economic Interest, meets the requirements of the Secretary of State, and allows for electronic and paperless filing of campaign statements. In terms of security, the NetFile system is a web-based, vendor-hosted application that utilizes “industry best practices” for securing data, using the same data encryption for online filings that is used by banks for online banking. NetFile stores and backs up data at three separate

locations, creating the essential safety measures and redundancy that will allow for recovery of information in the event of an emergency or disaster. The City’s data will be retained in compliance with state and local regulations. For professional treasurers that have already purchased campaign software, NetFile is able to receive uploaded data from certain types of third-party applications for electronic filing purposes. The NetFile system also maintains each filing for easy updates the next year or filing cycle. NetFile does not charge any set-up costs.

The fee includes everything (unlimited training, support, and maintenance). All form changes and system updates are included as well. The City has contracted with Netfile for a bundle of services, providing for a discounted rate. The following is a list of services provided with a total annual cost of $7,050:

Form 700 E‐Filing & Admin SystemCampaign E-Filing & Admin System Ethics Training Tracking
Brown Act Training Module
Boards & Commissions Recruitment & Tracking Module
Public Viewing Portal

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as the cost for the service is already included in the FY26-27 Budget.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. 2026- XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINOLE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1.18 TO TITLE 1 OF THE PINOLE

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC

INTEREST AND ELECTRONIC AND PAPERLESS FILING OF

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
WHEREAS, The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires the
filing of specified statements, reports, and other documents. Under the Act, a local government agency may require these filings to be made online or electronically with the local filing officer (the City Clerk). With the enactment of more recent legislation, AB2452 and AB2151, the Act requires the local filing officer to make all data available on the internet in an easily understood format that provides the greatest public access within 72 hours of the filing deadline, and;
WHEREAS, Historically, City Council candidates and
campaign committees have filed paper copies of required campaign statements and reports. Once filed, the documents are made available for review by the public. The City Clerk’s Office spends a significant amount of staff time to make such paper filings readily available and posted online which requires further handling. Public access to campaign disclosure information is a vital and integral component of a fully informed electorate.

Transparency in campaign financing is critical in order to maintain public trust and support of the political process. Nevertheless, these values require staff resources to implement. As a means to more cost-effectively maintain the public trust, the City contracted with NetFile for installation of two electronic programs for on-line submittal and posting of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) forms related to Conflict of Interest (i.e., Form 700s) and Campaign Disclosure documents (i.e. Form 460s). Both programs have been installed and are operational, however, there is one remaining authorization necessary by Council in order to make these filings fully electronic, and;
WHEREAS, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 84615, the City Council must officially adopt an Ordinance memorializing their approval to require and authorize complete electronic signature and submission of electronic campaign disclosure forms. Tonight’s action is the first of a two-step process to implement electronic filing.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PINOLE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Purpose and Authority. The purpose of this Ordinance is to require the filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interest by elected officials, candidates, staff, consultants, or committees to be completed electronically. The City Council enacts this Ordinance in accordance with the authority

granted to cities by state law. This ordinance is intended to supplement, and not conflict with, the Political Reform Act.

SECTION 2. Findings.

The City Council of the City of Pinole finds and determines as follows:

A. That California Government Code Section 84615 provides that a legislative body of a local government agency may adopt an ordinance that requires an elected officer, candidate, or committee, required to file statements, reports, or other documents required by Chapter 4 of the Political Reform Act to file such statements, reports, or other documents online or electronically with the City Clerk.

B. In any instance in which the original statement is required to be filed with the Secretary of State and a copy of that statement is required to be filed with the City, the filer is permitted, but not required, to file a copy electronically
C. The City Clerk's web-based system contains multiple safeguards to protect the integrity and security of the data, will operate securely and effectively, and will not unduly burden filers; and
D. The City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk will operate the electronic filing system in compliance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 84615 and any other applicable laws.

E. This Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately. In the event that the Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility to have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Addition:

Pinole Municipal Code Chapter 1.18, " Statements of Economic Interest and Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements" is hereby added to read as follows:

1.18.010 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms, and phrases shall be defined as follow:

A. “Electronic filing system” means a system established by the City Clerk pursuant to Section 84615 of the Government Code for electronic filing of statements, as defined herein.

B. “Filer” means any elected officer, candidate, committee, or other person required to file statements, as defined herein.

C. “Statements” shall mean any statements, reports, or other documents that filers must file in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 84100, et seq.).

1.18.020 Electronic Filing System.

A. Pursuant to Government Code section 84615, the City Clerk may establish an electronic filing system.

B. The electronic filing system shall meet the following requirements:

1. Comply with all requirements set forth in Section 84615 of the Government Code.

2. Ensure the integrity of data transmitted, including by establishing safeguards against efforts to tamper with, manipulate, alter, or subvert data.

3. Accept filing in the standardized record format developed by the California Secretary of State pursuant to Section 84602(a)(2) of the California Government Code, compatible with the Secretary of State's system for receiving an online or electronic filing.

4. Include a procedure for filers to comply with the requirement that they sign statements and reports under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 81004 of the Government Code.

1.18.030 Required Online Filing.

A. Upon establishment of an electronic filing system by the City Clerk pursuant to Section 2.70.010(A), each filer shall file statements using the City Clerk's electronic filing system according to procedures established by the City Clerk. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, filers are exempt from these requirements if they received less than $1,000 in contributions and made less than $1,000 in expenditures, or another amount as established by the Political Reform Act. in a calendar year.

B. Filers who have electronically filed a statement using the City Clerk's electronic filing system are not required to file copies in a copy of that document in paper format with the City Clerk.

C. Filers shall file statements in paper format with the City Clerk if the electronic filing system is not capable of accepting a statement for any reason.,
D. The electronic filing system shall allow filers to complete and submit statements free of charge.

1.18.040 Availability of Statements for Public Review; Record Retention.

A. The City Clerk shall make available on the City’s website all data filed pursuant to this Chapter in an easily understood format that provides the greatest feasible public access. Data shall be made available free of charge and as soon as possible after receipt.

B. Data made available on the City's webpage shall not contain the street name and building number of the persons or entity representatives listed on the electronically filed forms or any bank account number required to be disclosed by the filer. A complete, unredacted copy of the statement shall be made available to any person upon request to the City Clerk’s office.

C. The City Clerk's office shall maintain online or electronic statements in compliance with State law and the City’s adopted Retention Schedule.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a publication of general circulation.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall not become effective or be in force until thirty (30) days from and after the date of its adoption.

Introduced on this 2 1 s t day of J u l y , 2026.

CITY COUNCIL
REPORT 9.G.

DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Heather Bell, City Clerk, [email protected]
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FIREARM PRINTING PREVENTION ACT AND 3D PRINTER SAFETY MEASURES

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution for Assembly Bill 2047.

BACKGROUND
At the June 16, 2026, City Council Meeting, Councilmember Sasai requested a resolution for AB2047 (Bara Cahan), which is regarding firearms and three-dimensional printing and blocking technology. AB2047 is designed to require firearm-blocking technology on certain 3-D printers sold or transferred in California, with the goal of preventing the unauthorized production of firearms and illegal firearm parts.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
It is at the Council's discretion to review and approve the resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

RESOLUTION ON SUPPORTING THE FIREARM PRINTING PREVENTION ACT AND 3D PRINTER SAFETY MEASURES
WHEREAS, the rapid advancement of 3D printing technology has created new opportunities for manufacturing unsterilized firearms, known as “ghost guns,” at home, often evading California’s existing gun laws;
WHEREAS, in 2025, law enforcement in California recovered 3D-printed firearms and illegal gun parts made by domestic abusers, teenagers, and large-scale criminal suppliers;
WHEREAS, the California Police Chiefs Association, California Medical Association, California Federation of Teachers, and numerous community, faith, and gun violence prevention organizations have urged the state legislature to pass AB 2047, the Firearm Printing Prevention Act, to address this emerging threat; WHEREAS, AB 2047 would require 3D printers sold in California to include technology that prevents the printing of firearm components, targeting the manufacturing tool itself rather than the finished product; WHEREAS, this measure is supported by public safety advocates, educators, and community leaders who warn that 3D-printed guns are a real and growing threat, especially in schools, libraries, and community spaces; WHEREAS, the City of Pinole is committed to public safety, preventing gun violence, and protecting vulnerable populations, including children, teens, and individuals prohibited from firearm ownership;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Pinole does hereby resolve:

1. Endorses the passage of AB 2047 and any related measures in the California legislature to require 3D printers sold in California to incorporate firearm blocking technology;

2. Supports the California Department of Justice’s role in developing and publishing performance standards for firearm blueprint detection algorithms by January 1, 2028, and enforcement of these standards from March 1, 2029; and

3. Encourages local law enforcement, schools, and community organizations to raise awareness about the dangers of 3D-printed firearms and to promote safe, legal uses of 3D printing technology;
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pinole City Council held on the 1st day of September 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

I, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed, and adopted on this 1st day of September 2026.

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Heather Bell-Spears, CMC
City Clerk