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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO
GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF
ONE LIMITED-TERM PARK SERVICES OFFICER II POSITION
WHEREAS, the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program provides funding to local agencies for education, compliance, and enforcement efforts related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors and youth; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to submit a grant application to the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in an amount up to, but not to exceed, $703,538 to continue tobacco retailer education, compliance inspections, public outreach, and enforcement of the City’s Tobacco Retailer Licensing Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria previously received Tobacco Grant Program funding to support enforcement of local and state tobacco laws; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to apply for a new round of grant funding to continue tobacco retailer education, compliance inspections, public outreach, and enforcement of the City’s Tobacco Retailer Licensing Program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed grant application includes funding for on e limited-term Park Services Officer II position to support grant -related activities for the duration of the grant term.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorized the submittal of a grant application to the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in an amount up to, but not to exceed, $703,538; and
SECTION 2. Approved the allocation of one limited-term Park Services Officer II position, contingent upon award and availability of grant funding; and
SECTION 3. Authorized t he City Manager, or designee , to execute all grant - related documents necessary to apply for, accept, and administer the grant, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form; and
SECTION 4. Authorized the Director of Finance, or designee, to make necessary budget adjustments and appropriate grant funds upon award and acceptance.
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SECTION 5. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 2nd day of June 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager