REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Accepting the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant in the Amount of $89,220 and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Grant Agreement and Related Documents, and to Approve the Related Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is responsible for licensing, education, and enforcement of the state’s alcoholic beverage laws to promote public safety.
In 1995, ABC began a grant assistance initiative to expand alcoholic beverage law enforcement through partnerships with cities and counties. The Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program works with local law enforcement agencies to develop comprehensive strategies to address alcohol-related crime and public safety concerns through enforcement, education, prevention, training, and other activities.
The City has received ABC grant funding for the past three fiscal years, as shown below:
Fiscal Year
Award Amount
2023/24
$ 75,068
2024/25
$ 75,381
2025/26
$ 91,311
TOTAL
$241,760
In March 2026, the Police Department (Department) submitted an ABC grant application requesting $89,220 for FY 2026/27. On June 2, 2026, the Department was notified that its application was selected for funding. The Department received the grant agreement on August 19, 2026, confirming an award of $89,220 for the grant term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
DISCUSSION
Santa Clara experiences ongoing alcohol-related enforcement and public safety concerns associated with licensed establishments and underage access to alcohol. These concerns include the sale or furnishing of alcohol to minors, over-service, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and other alcohol-related violations.
ABC grant funding will support compliance with alcoholic beverage licensing requirements and enforcement, training, and education activities aimed at reducing al...
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