PREPARED BY: PEGGY CHOU DATE OF MEETING: 11/17/2025
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL TO REDUCE YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL AND INCREASE SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY, AND (2) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING REIMBURSEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 OVER THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, TO FUND GRANT-APPROVED ALCOHOL SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS BY SAN PABLO POLICE PERSONNEL
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2023-2025 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
Improve Public Safety is a major policy goal contained in the FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The San Pablo Police Department was recently selected by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to receive grant funding in a total amount of $30,000 to participate in the ABC-OTS Local Law Enforcement Grant to reduce youth access to alcohol and increase safety in the community. These funds are provided to the Police Department to develop and maintain a proactive and comprehensive approach to address alcohol related incidents through education and proactive enforcement.
The City of San Pablo has over sixty establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. Based on recent OTS Crash Ranking data, San Pablo Police Department has experienced an increase in alcohol-related incidents, including a 40% increase in reported alcohol-involved traffic collisions and an 82% increase in DUI arrests. The Police Department intends to utilize awarded funds to enhance ongoing efforts in addressing and deterring illegal activity through education and enforcement, prevent the furnishing of alcohol to minors,...
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