ACTION:
____________________________
Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: C12
Prepared by: Sara Trench, Management Analyst Meeting Date: November 12, 2024 Approved by:
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent
SUBJECT: ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION:
1.Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024- , accepting grant funds from the State of California Department of Justice’s Tobacco Grant Program.
2.Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024- , amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Fiscal Responsibility and Public Safety PRIOR ACTION: On December 4, 2021, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-206, accepting grant funds of $43,241 from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program (Vote: 5- 0).
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: The City has been awarded $173,148 from the State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General Tobacco Grant Program.
The State of California (CA) Department of Justice (DOJ) Tobacco Grant Program was created by the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Proposition 56). This funding helps promote a healthier California by reducing illegal retail sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors. The Tobacco Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Attorney General, makes these annual funds available to local law enforcement agencies throughout California.
On June 28, 2024, the City applied to the CA DOJ Tobacco Grant program to help fund retail inspections through our Code Enforcement Division and Minor Decoy Operations in partnership with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
On October 16, 2024, the City was awarded $173,148 from the Tobacco Grant Program. The California Department of Justice requires a separate, specific resolution accepting the grant award (Exhibit 1). The required letter declaring the City’s intent to accept funding is included as Exhibit 2.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation, adopted the following: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2024-183.
Vote: 4-0 (Melendez absent); 2) City Council Resolution No. 2024-184. Vote: 4-0 (Melendez absent).
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM FISCAL IMPACT: Grant revenue will be recognized in the 0010027.425100.TOB25; the associated expense account will be 0010200.521040.TOB25.
EXHIBITS:
1.City Council Resolution No. 2024- , accepting grant funds from the State of California Department of Justice’s Tobacco Grant Program Tobacco Grant Program
2.Intent to Accept Funding Letter
3.Tobacco Grant Program Award Letter
4.City Council Resolution No. 2024- , amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY
OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’S TOBACCO
GRANT PROGRAM
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. The California Department of Justice was accepting applications for its Tobacco Grant Program.
B. The City, in partnership with the San Diego County Sheriff, performs minor decoy operations at tobacco retailers in the city throughout the year.
C. On June 28, 2024, the City applied for the Tobacco Grant Program funding from the California Department of Justice to support additional tobacco decoy operations and increased retail compliance checks.
D. On October 16, 2024, the City was notified of its award of $173,418 in Tobacco Grant Program Funding.
2. Action.
A. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to accept the Tobacco Grant Program funding award in the amount of $173,418 on behalf of the City.
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on November 12, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
20241104161138
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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EXHIBIT 1
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EXHIBIT 2
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
GRANT SERVICES BRANCH
TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM
P.O. Box 160187
Sacramento, CA 95816-0187
Telephone: (916) 210-6422
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
October 1 , 2024
Angela Baggett, Grant Writer
Vista, City of
200 Civic Center Dr
Vista, CA 92084
Re: Tobacco Grant Award Notification Fiscal Year 2024-25 (RFP: DOJ-PROP56-2024-25-1) Dear: Angela Baggett
Congratulations! On behalf of the California Department of Justice (DOJ), Tobacco Grant Program, I am pleased to inform you that your agency’s grant application for the fiscal year 2024-25 grant cycle has been approved for grant funds authorized under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016.The total amount of your agency’s grant award is $173 148.
The Tobacco Grant Program award process is highly competitive, and for the 2024-25 grant cycle, the Department received over $50 million in requests. As noted in the application materials, grant funding prioritized support for local retailer enforcement, including enforcement of flavored tobacco bans. Consequently, some awards were approved with modifications to align with these funding priorities. Attached is a Summary of the Award and Budget Detail outlining the funding provided along with any modifications applied.
To accept the 2024-25 grant award, please complete and return a signed copy of your Letter of Intent (see template and instructions attached) by email within 15 calendar days of the date of this letter. This letter will affirm either:
1. Your agency will seek a resolution from the governing body to accept the award (if your agency has a governing body); OR
2. No governing body exists and no resolution is required.
Please email the signed Letter of Intent as noted above to [email protected] with the subject line including the name of your agency: “FY 24-25_Letter of Intent_Vista, City of.” Upon receipt of this information, DOJ will provide your agency with additional documents for execution/use (e.g., Memorandum of Understanding, Governing Body Resolution template, Grantee Handbook, etc.). These documents will contain more information about the process for 11/12/2024 C12 5 of 8
EXHIBIT 3
October 1 , 2024
reimbursement and other important details. Activities for reimbursement under this grant may commence on or after November 1, 2024 depending upon your selected start date.
Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the required follow up information, please email [email protected].
Sincerely,
JENNIFER IVERY JOHNSON
Manager, Grant Services Branch
For ROB BONTA
Attorney General
Attachments:
Letter of Intent
Summary of Award
Budget Detail
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 AND 2024/25
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. On June 27, 2023 the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-117 approving the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
B. The City Council desires to amend the Operating and Capital Project Budgets at this time to reflect changed circumstances.
2. Action.
A. The Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 is amended as set forth in Exhibit A.
3.Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on November 12, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
20230814103001
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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EXHIBIT 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA
PAGE 1 EXHIBIT A
1. Account Number Account Description Increase Decrease 0010027.425100.TOB25 173,148$
0010200.521040.TOB25 173,148$
Appropriations are hereby made and estimated revenues are hereby adjusted for the State if California Department of Justice Tabacco Grant Program.
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