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C I T Y O F S A N L U I S O B I S P O
FROM :
Steve Gesell, Chief of Police
Prepared By :Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analys t
SUBJECT : 2012-13 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTRO L
GRANT APPLICATIO N
RECOMMENDATIO N
1 Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the California Department of Alcoholi c
Beverage Control for FY 2012-13 in an amount not to exceed $30,000 :
2 . Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the State i f
funding is awarded .
3 Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant documents upon grant award .
DISCUSSIO N
Background
In prior years, the Police Department has been awarded grant funds from the California Department o f
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to conduct education and compliance activities related t o
businesses that hold alcohol licenses . In January 2012, staff received notification that the ABC ha d
opened its FY 2012-13 grant solicitation to local governments . The purpose of the grant funding is to
enable agencies to expand their present efforts in addressing alcohol related problems through a
comprehensive ABC program that encompasses various strategies .
The goals of the ABC grant program include :
1.Achieving the goals and objectives of the local enforcement agency's grant agreements .
2.Establishing a close working relationship between ABC district offices and the grant agencies .
3.Prioritizing law enforcement efforts and targeting those licensed outlets that cause alcoho l
related crimes .
4.Reduce the sales of alcoholic beverages to underage persons .
5.Assisting in the training of local law enforcement .
Proposal for Fundin g
In keeping with prior Council direction to reduce alcohol-related crime, staff is seekin g
authorization to submit a grant application that focuses efforts on reducing access and consumptio n
of alcohol of underage persons and taking enforcement action against individuals and businesse s
that provide alcohol to minors . Grant activities, if approved, would include :
Off-Sale Surveillance/Minor Decoy Operations : During the 12-month grant period ,
licensed off-sale establishments (liquor and retail stores that sell alcohol)will be
checked for compliance with laws and alcohol license/use permit conditions regardin g
sales of alcohol .
Meeting Date
03-06-1 2
Item Number
C2
ABC Grant Application Submittal 2012-13 Page 2
2 . On-Sale Surveillance/Minor Decoy Operations : During the 12-month grant period,
licensed on-sale establishments (bars, nightclub and restaurants) will be checked fo r
compliance with laws and alcohol license/use permit conditions regarding sales an d
service of alcohol .
3 IMPACT Education Activities : In collaboration with outlet operators, officers wil l
conduct prevention and education programs for employees of on-sale establishments tha t
tend to generate the most alcohol- related police responses .
The City's application will seek funding for overtime reimbursement for existing officers to conduc t
the grant-related activities . The grant application requires the Council adopt a resolutio n
memorializing its action and authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate contract an d
other grant-related documents . The State requires that the grant funding be used for activities abov e
and beyond those currently funded through the City budget . Supplanting general fund allocation s
with grant funds is strictly prohibited .
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the City's General Fund associated with this action . City matching funds ar e
not required for this grant, and all grant related activities will be conducted using existing officer s
on overtime .
ALTERNATIVE S
1.Council may direct staff to not submit an application for ABC grant funding . Staff does no t
recommend this alternative as the funding will enhance the Police Department's efforts i n
addressing alcohol-related problems and reducing under age and high-risk drinking .
2.Council may direct staff to apply for grant funds for a different purpose than those suggested b y
staff As long as the purpose is within the scope of the allowable grant activities, staff woul d
adjust the application accordingly . The activities suggested were identified based on the mos t
common violations associated with licensed establishments .
ATTACHMEN T
Grant Resolutio n
\Council Agenda Reports\2012\2012-03-06\ABC Control Grant (Gesell-Ellsworth)\E-Car ABC Grant .docx
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ATTACHMEN T
RESOLUTION NO. (2012 Series )
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO T O
INCREASE EDUCATION AND . ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUSING O N
REGULATING RETAIL ALCOHOL OUTLETS WITH GRANT FUNDING PROVIDE D
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTRO L
WHEREAS,the San Luis Obispo Police Department through the City of San Lui s
Obispo desires to undertake programs to increase education and enforcement to focus o n
regulating retail alcohol outlets in the community ; an d
WHEREAS,grant funds are available through the Grant Assistance Program (GAP )
administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows :
SECTION 1 . The Chief of Police or his designee is hereby authorized to submit gran t
applications consistent with program requirements to pursued a GAP grant administered b y
ABC .
SECTION 2 . The City Manager of the City of San Luis Obispo is authorized to execut e
all grant related documents, including the State of California Standard Agreement contract, an y
extensions or amendments thereof, and any subsequent contract with the State in relation thereto .
SECTION 3 . The City agrees that any liability arising out of the performance of thi s
contract, including civil court actions for damages,shall be the responsibility of the grant
recipient and the authorizing agency and acknowledges that the State of California and AB C
disclaim responsibility for any such liability .
SECTION 4 . Grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditure s
controlled by this body .
SECTION S . This award is not subject to local hiring freezes .
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following vote :
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2012 .
Resolution No .(2012 Series Attachment
Page 2
Mayor Jan Marx
ATTEST:
Elaina Cano, City Cler k
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
/s/ Christine Dietric k
Christine Dietrick, City Attorney