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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2011, C2 - 2011-12 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT APPLICATION council 3/15/11 j acEnaa REpont 2 C I T Y OF SAN LU I S O B I S P O FROM: Deborah Linden, Chief of Police Prepared By: Christopher Staley,Administrative Captain SUBJECT: 2011-12 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 2011-12 in an amount 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 funding is awarded. 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. In January 2011, staff received notification that the ABC had opened its FY 2011-12 grant solicitation to local governments. ABC will award grants of up to $100,000 to local law enforcement agencies effective July 1, 2011 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. Reduce the sales of alcoholic beverages to under age persons. 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 access and consumption of alcohol of under age persons and taking enforcement action against individuals and businesses that provide alcohol to minors. Grant activities, if approved, would include: C2-1 Application Submittal for 2010 ABC Grant Page 2 1. 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 regarding sales of alcohol. 2. On-.Sale Surveillance/Minor Decoy Operations: During the 12-month grant period, licensed on-sale establishments (bars, nightclub and restaurants) will be checked for compliance with laws and alcohol license/use permit conditions regarding sales and service of alcohol. 3. IMPACT Education Activities: In collaboration with outlet operators, officers will conduct prevention and education programs for employees of on-sale establishments that tend to generate the most alcohol- related police responses. The City's application will seek funding for overtime reimbursement 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 for 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/IT 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 1. 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 under age and high-risk drinking. 2. Council may direct staff to apply for grant funds for a different purpose than those suggested by staff. As long as the purpose is within the scope of the allowable grant activities, staff would adjust the application accordingly. The activities suggested were identified based on the most common violations associated with licensed establishments. ATTACHMENT Grant Resolution TACouncil Agenda ReportsTolicc CAR1201 I\ABC Gran 2011 Application.DOC C2-2 ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. (2011 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 2011. C2-3 ATTACHME IT 1 Resolution No. (2011 Series) Page 2 Mayor Jan Marx ATTEST: Elaina Cano, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO F L' 6314ri�ti.etrick, City Attorney C2-4