CITY COUNCIL
ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 24-100
California Department of Justice Tobacco
Grant Program Contract
RESOLUTION NO. 24-100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE
ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,120; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS AND ADMINISTER THE OVERALL PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACT AS DEEMED
NECESSARY BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE CITY
ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the City of Victorville (City) adopted Ordinance No. 2450 on July 17, 2024, which modified Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code to include additional regulations and annual inspection of retail establishments that sell alcohol or tobacco for off-site consumption; and
WHEREAS, the City of Victorville 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Goal B prioritizes the implementation of public safety strategies to support a thriving and growing community, and an annual inspection process is required by Ordinance No. 2450 to ensure that all alcohol and tobacco retailers are operating their facilities in accordance with State and local laws; and
WHEREAS, the City of Victorville 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Goal C supports the economic vitality and preservation of the community for all its members, and a proactive Code Enforcement approach to confirm compliance with maintenance and site condition standards required by Ordinance No. 2450 will result in improvements to the appearance of non-compliant locations and preserve the community, which will support the establishment of new businesses and retention of existing business in the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Victorville 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Goal D prioritizes the implementation of effective solutions to reduce homelessness, and by reducing access to illegal tobacco products and drug paraphernalia as required by Ordinance No. 2450, and the City and retailers will become part of the solution to reduce substance abuse and illegal drug use that are not uncommon within the City’s homeless population, which should then result in the reduction of homeless outreach efforts in the areas around alcohol and tobacco retailers, which frequently occur near each other; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Justice has awarded the City $111,210.00 to support local enforcement of activities specifically aimed at reducing the illegal retail sales and marketing of tobacco products in accordance with Ordinance No. 2450 and the City’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CA Department of Justice finds the City qualified to assist in the education and enforcement of tobacco sales that comply with State and local laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into this Grant Agreement with the CA Department of Justice to clarify roles, responsibilities, and reimbursement terms regarding the Tobacco Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all materials that constitute the record of proceeding upon which its decision is based shall be located with the City of Victorville Clerk, located at 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, California; and WHEREAS, after hearing all testimony presented, the City Council votes to accept the Tobacco Program Grant in the amount of $111,210.00 and approve the expenditure of funds pursuant to the Budget Detail, which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit F.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals
The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated by this reference.
Section 2. Contract Agreement
The City Council hereby authorizes the execution of the contract between the City and the California Department of Justice to accept and use the Tobacco Grant Program funding to address enforcement and administrative activities related to the prohibited sales, marketing, and advertisement of certain tobacco products as required by State law and Ordinance No. 2450.
Section 3. City Manager Authority
The City Council hereby delegates to the City Manager or his designee the role of Signature Authority on behalf of the City to execute all grant documents necessary to secure Tobacco Grant Program funds and administer/implement the approved grant project, including the execution of agreements/contracts necessary to administer or implement the approved grant project and budgeted items provided no contracts exceed the City Managers Contract Authority provided by Section 2.28.060 of the Victorville Municipal Code.
Section 4. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.