HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2011, C2 - 2011-12 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT APPLICATION council 3/15/11
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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:
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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
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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.
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ATTACHME IT 1
Resolution No. (2011 Series)
Page 2
Mayor Jan Marx
ATTEST:
Elaina Cano, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO F
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