CITY OF SAN MATEO
RESOLUTION NO. ____ (2026)
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT TO EXPEND THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TOTALING $172,478.98 WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the application and acceptance; and WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol has awarded the City of San Mateo a grant totaling $172,478.98 for education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products; and WHEREAS, successful applicants must enter into an agreement with the California Highway Patrol to complete the Grant scope of work; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Highway Patrol require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application, the agreement to complete the grant scope, and acceptance of the grant funds to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES that:
1. This action is not a project subject to CEQA, because it can be seen with certainty that it will not cause a physical change in the environment (Public Resources Code Section 21065).
2. The Chief of Police or his designee is authorized to file an application for funding under the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and accept and execute in the name of the City of San Mateo, the grant agreement and any documents required by the California Highway Patrol related to the acceptance of the awarded amount of $172,478.98 in grant funds, and any documents necessary for the completion of the grant scope.
3. The appropriation of $172,478.98 in Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program grant funds to the police grant fund budget is approved.
4. The City has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in the application, sufficient funds to complete the project.
5. The City has sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project.
6. The City has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the general provisions contained in the program regulations.
7. The City agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.