PREPARED BY: PEGGY CHOU DATE OF MEETING: 08/03/26
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM;, (2) ACCEPTING UP TO $181,174 IN GRANT FUNDING REIMBURSEMENTS OVER THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1,2026 - JUNE 30, 2027, TO FUND GRANT-APPROVED OUTREACH AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR SAN PABLO POLICE PERSONNEL; AND (3) APPROPRIATING REIMBURSED GRANT FUNDING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET, TO SUPPORT A CONTINUED STRATEGIC AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH FOR THE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS, INCLUDING CANNABIS AND CANNABIS PRODUCTS
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 2025-2027 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 Department of California Highway Patrol, to receive grant funding in the amount of $181,173.01 to participate in the "Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program" (CTFGP). These funds are provided to the Police Department to support a comprehensive approach in reducing and mitigating the impacts of impaired driving within our San Pablo community.
The City of San Pablo has sixty-five businesses that are currently licensed to buy and sell alcohol products, in addition to three cannabis dispensaries that are operational, or authorized for impending business operations in 2026.
Since 2023, the San Pablo Police Department has experienced an increase in DUI-related collisions, ...
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