To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,872 FOR THE TERM NOVEMBER 21, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 FOR TOBACCO RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,872 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $43,872 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Tobacco Grant Program is administered by the California Attorney General's Office and provides funding for local law enforcement agencies to combat illegal tobacco sales to minors. The program is funded by Proposition 56, the California Healthcare, Research, and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act. Grant funds support enforcement activities like retailer inspections and underage decoy operations.
The Redondo Beach Police Department has been awarded $43,872 in California Tobacco Grant Program funds for a multi-year performance period through June 30, 2029. In order to accept the award, the funding authority requires City Council to adopt a resolution accepting the grant funds and approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Department of Justice for administration of the program.
BACKGROUND
In 2016, California voters passed Proposition 56, the California Healthcare, Research, and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act, which increased the State excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products to fund various healthcare, research, and tobacco prevention programs. Proceeds from Proposition 56 fund the California Tobacco Grant Program, which helps promote a healthier California by reducing illegal retail sales and the marketing of cigarettes and other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, to minors.
The Tobacco Grant Program is administered by the California Office of the Attorney General, and funds are awarded to local law enforcement agencies throughout the state of California. Since its inception, the Tobacco Grant Program has distributed approximately $240 million in grant funding through a competitive selection process.
The $43,872 award secured by the Redondo Beach Police Department will fund a multi-year performance period running through June 30, 2029. The grant funding will reimburse the City for overtime costs associated with Police personnel conducting tobacco enforcement operations, including retailer inspections and education, flavored tobacco ban enforcement, minor decoy, and shoulder tap operations.
COORDINATION
The MOU and Resolutions have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. If approved, the Agreement will be forwarded to the California Department of Justice for final execution following signature by the Mayor. Reimbursement claims will be coordinated with the Financial Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant is fully funded by the California Department of Justice in the amount of $43,872, and will be distributed to the City on a reimbursement basis. There is no requirement for local matching funds.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Reso - No. CC-2601-004 Accepting Tobacco Grant Program funds and Approving Memorandum of Understanding including Exhibit A Memorandum of Understanding
• Reso - No. CC-2601-005 Approving a FY 2025-26 Budget Modification to Appropriate $43,872 in Tobacco Grant Program Award Funds
• Tobacco Grant Summary of Award