CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,843 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Accept the Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant in the amount of $98,843.
Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-118 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,843.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Police Department has been awarded an Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $98,343. These funds will be used for field operations to enforce, educate, and partner with the community where alcohol-related violations and public safety are of concern.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will amend the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates FD215 – CC2090 – 4300 Intergovernmental – Grant-State – GR00093 and appropriations FD215 – CC2090 – 51000 Staffing – Overtime Police Sworn – GR00093 in the amount of $96,343, and FD215 – CC2090 – 52000 Controllable Expenses – Training and Professional Development – GR00093 in the amount of $2,500.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
No previous related action has been taken.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department has been awarded a one-year Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant in the amount of $98,343. This grant period begins July 1, 2026, and operates through June 30, 2027 (Attachment No.2). The Police Department received the ABC Grant agreement in August 2026 and it has undergone legal review prior to being brought before City Council for consideration. The Police Department will use ABC grant funds to enforce, educate, and partner with the community where alcohol-related violations and public safety are of concern. Operational details such as license inspections, “minor decoy,” and shoulder tap operations will be funded by this grant. The goal of these operations is to enforce the city’s open alcohol container and public drinking ordinances, as well as deterring and addressing possession of alcohol by minors.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the FY2026-27 City Council Priority #1: Strengthening Quality of Life and Community Safety – Goal A: Reduce criminal activity and exploitation in public corridors.
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY IMPACT:
This item impacts children, youth, and family within the community as one of the focus areas of the grant is to deter and address possession of alcohol by minors.
Prepared by:
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Jorge Quintana
Administrative Services Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2026-118
Attachment No. 2 – Grant Agreement (ABC Grant)
Acceptance of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant