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, ...
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