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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/2010, C6 - 2010-11 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT APPLICATION council3/16/10 j acEnaa Repout 1m Numb" G7 C I T Y OF SAN L U IS O B I S P O FROM: Deborah Linden, Chief of Police 91.- Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth,Senior Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: 2010-11 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION 1. Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for FY 2010-11 not to exceed$50,000. 2. If a grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant documents. 3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the State if awarded funding. DISCUSSION In prior years, the Police Department has been awarded grant funds from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)to conduct education and compliance activities related to businesses that hold alcohol licenses. On January 7`s, 2010, staff received notification that the ABC had opened its FY 2010-11 grant solicitation to local governments. ABC will award grants of up to $100,000 to local law enforcement agencies effective July 1, 2010 for a twelve-month period. 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 alcohol- related crimes. 4. Developing records management systems to ensure police reports are systematically sent to the ABC district offices as required by law. 5. Assisting in the training of local law enforcement. In keeping with prior Council_direction to reduce alcohol-related crime, staff is seeking authorization to submit a grant application that focuses efforts on reducing underage access and consumption of alcohol and taking enforcement action against individuals and businesses that n Application Submittal for 2010 ABC Grant Page 2 provide alcohol to minors. Grant activities,if approved, would include: 1. Off-Sale Surveillance/Minor Decoy Operations: During the 12-month grant period, licensed off-sale establishments will be randomly checked for compliance of lawful sales through the use of undercover"decoys." 2. Shoulder Tap Operations: Officers will conduct enforcement activities focused on the purchase of alcohol by adults for underage minors. 3. Trap Door Operations: Undercover officers, with cooperation from licensed establishments, will pose as employees in order to intercept minors who attempt to gain access with fake ID's. 4. IMPACT Education Activities: Officers will conduct prevention and education programs for employees of on-sale licensed establishments that tend to generate the most alcohol- related police responses. The City's application will seek funding for overtime for existing officers to conduct the grant- related activities; staff is not seeking to add any new positions through this grant. The grant application requires the Council adopt a resolution memorializing its action and authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate contract and other grant-related documents. The State requires that the grant funding be used for activities above and beyond those currently funded through the City budget. Supplanting general fund allocations with grant funds is strictly prohibited. FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the City's general fund associated. with this action. City matching funds are not required by this grant and all grant-related activities will be conducted using existing officers on overtime. Grant management and accounting will be done by existing staff in the Police and Finance/TT Departments. Department staff is working to calculate exact costs associated with the objectives of the grant; however, the requested funds will not exceed$50,000. ALTERNATIVES Council may direct staff to not submit an application for ABC grant funding. Staff does not recommend this alternative as the funding will enhance the Police Department's efforts in addressing alcohol-related problems and reducing underage and high-risk drinking. ATTACHMENT Grant Resolution T:\Council Agenda ReportsTolice CAR\2010\ABC 2010-11 Grant Application.DOC (� J1 ATTACHMENT RESOLUTION NO. (2010 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO INCREASE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON REGULATING RETAIL ALCOHOL OUTLETS WITH GRANT FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Police Department through the City of San Luis Obispo desires to undertake programs to increase education and enforcement to focus on regulating retail alcohol outlets in the community; and 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 that the City Manager of the City of San Luis Obispo is authorized to execute all grant related documents including the State of California Standard Agreement contract, any extensions or amendments thereof, and any subsequent contract with the State in relation thereto. IT IS AGREED that any liability arising out of the performance of this contract, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency. The State of California and ABC disclaim responsibility for any such liability. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body. IT IS ALSO AGREED that 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 2010. C ATTACHM0 Resolution No. (2010 Series) Page 2 Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Elaina Cano, City Clerk APPROVE S TO F stine Dietrick, City Attorney C6 -�