RESOLUTION NO. 6779-2026
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDING (SLESF) OR CITIZENS OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) FOR THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF 2026-27 _______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, AB1584, originally enacted as part of the state budget in Fiscal Year 1996-97, established the Citizens’ Options for Public Safety (COPS) Program, which is anticipated to be funded by the State for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, the Council conducted a public hearing to consider recommendations for use of these funds as required by law; and
WHEREAS, estimated funds available under this program total $100,000 and are required to be placed in a special revenue fund; and shall be allocated for expenditures listed in the 2026-27 budget; and
WHEREAS, the 2026-27 budget is included the anticipation of using the COPS funds as part of the Police Department’s budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council approves the recommendation of the Chief of Police for use of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funding or Citizens’ Options for Public Safety Funds to continue to supplement one sworn officer position.
IN COUNCIL DULY APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2026.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:
City of Sebastopol Council:
VOTE:
Ayes: Councilmembers Carter, Hinton, and Vice Mayor Maurer Noes: Councilmember Zollman and Mayor McLewis
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Approved: _______________________________
Mayor Jill McLewis
ATTEST:______________________________________________________________ Mary Gourley, City Manager
Approved as to Form: _____________________________________________ Alex Mog, City Attorney
Docusign Envelope ID: D50874B6-CD95-87E1-80D6-EE57AEDC96B7