PREPARED BY: CPT. B. BUBAR DATE OF MEETING: 03/04/19
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OUTREACH AND ENFORCEMENT UPDATE OF TOBACCO GRANT AND FLAVORED TOBACCO BAN ORDINANCE
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Reduce Promotion of Unhealthy Tobacco Products to Youth, such as Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products, and the number of Stores that seek these products near San Pablo Schools is an adopted policy item under the FY 2018-21 Council Priority Work Plan, effective November 1, 2017.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This update on outreach, compliance and enforcement is not a project under CEQA; therefore, it does not require CEQA clearance.
BACKGROUND
Tobacco Enforcement Grant
In July 2018, the San Pablo Police Department applied for and was awarded $612,056 to participate in the Tobacco Enforcement Grant Program to combat minors' use of tobacco products. Subsequently two positions (1.0 full-time Police Officer and 1.0 full-time Police Services Technician) were added to the City's Classification & Compensation Plan in order to effectuate the grant goals.
Since July 2018, staff has worked with community stakeholders to develop a comprehensive education, outreach, and enforcement program. These stakeholders have included: Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE); Contra Costa Health Services Tobacco Prevention Division; Bay Area Community Resources (BACR); Youth Tobacco Advocacy & Policy Project (YTAPP).
Staff have delivered outreach and education to community youth within our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes in each San Pablo elementary school and Salesian High School (the City of Richmond and Richmond High School received a separate grant). In October 2018, staff partnered with First Five to hold the first Tobacco Fun Fair at the First Five facility in San Pablo. Staff will continue to utilize upcoming community events for opportunities in delivering preventative curriculum to our youth regarding ...
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