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Home My WebLink About _ 4.1(b)--Set public hearing for consideration of a fee for a Tobacco Retail License GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025 FROM: Jason Gibilisco, Management ITEM NO. 4.1(b) Assistant to the City Manager ***APPROVED BY*** ��m rt �.� s.N,.�� „�,� 7�aso Ci e c�, a��a�caaiu t t�sivi�i�t t�tlr�C itY�7t7r�n�ux d 8:2025 1Ia}?ITi,�"1 dll � �/��/7�Y�� jgibilisco@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.1(b)--Request to set a Public Hearing to consider the Adoption of a Tobacco Retail License fee for the sale of tobacco and tobacco roducts. Recommendation Approve request to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, regarding the adoption of a tobacco retail license fee for the sale of tobacco and tobacco products within the City of Redding. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact to setting the public hearing. AZteNnative Action The City Council (Council) could choose to not set the public hearing as proposed or provide alternate direction to staff. Background/Analysis California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018 require that a public hearing be noticed at least ten days prior to a proposed levy of, or increase in, municipal fees and service charges. Fees are based on cost analysis in accordance with Proposition 26. On July 15, 2025, the Council voted to adopt a Tobacco Retail License ordinance. The second reading, for final adoption is on August 19, 2025. The Tobacco Retail License ordinance establishes regulations for businesses that sell tobacco and requires those businesses to obtain a Tobacco Retail License. The ordinance also authorizes a fee to cover the cost of the Tobacco Retail License program. The proposed �ee for the Tobaeeo Retail License will generate revenue to cover the costs associated with license adminis�ration, education, inspections, and enforeement. The fee of$1,176.63 will be presented to Council for consideration on September 2, 2025. Report to Redding City Council August 12,2025 Re: 4.1(b)--Set public hearing for consideration of a fee for a Tobacco Retail License Page 2 Environmental Review This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council PNio�^ity/City Manager Goals This is a routine operational item. Attachments 7-15-25 Staff Report GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 15, 2025 FROM: Jason Gibilisco, Management ITEM NO. 9.1(b} Assistant to the City Manager ***APPROVED BY*** 7�aso Ci e c�, a�aa�caaiu t t�sivi�i�t tc�ilr�C itY�7t7r�n�ux tt27'2(�25 t�S�8 c1 �, 5S �F 1��9/�Q�,`+ jgibilisco@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.1(b)--Consider adopting a tobacco retail ordinance in the City of Redding. Recommendation Authorize and approve the following: (1) Offer Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulation), Chapter 6.13 (Redding Municipal Code Tobacco Retailing) adopting a Tobacco Retail license for first reading by title only, waive the full reading; (2) Authorize the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance and the City Clerk to publish the same in accordance with law; and (3) Find that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act guidelines 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) and further find that the passage of this ordinance will have no foreseeable direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Fiscal Impact If the ordinance is adopted, all tobacco retailers will be required to pay a fee of$1,176.63 - the fee is based on Code Enforcement administering the Tobacco Retail License Program that includes 119 tobacco retailers operating in the City of Redding (City). The program fees will fund one, fu11-time Neighborhood Preservation Officer and a half-time Administrative Assistant to operate the Tobacco Retail License Program. The fee could increase or decrease if the number of tobacco retailers is found to be more or less than ]19. Alternatzve Actzon The City Council (Council) may choose not to adopt an ordinance regulating tobacco retailers; could direct staff to alter the licensing ordinance; or may provide alternate direction to staff. Report to Redding City Council July 9, 2025 Re: 9.1(b)--Consider adopting a tobacco retail ordinance Page 2 Background/Analysis On June 17, 2025, staff presented a tobacco-oriented retailer ordinance to the Council. This ordinance was specific to licensing smoke and vape shops only. The Council did not adopt the ordinance and gave further direction to staff to bring back a licensing ordinance that incorporates all tobacco retailers and includes a location restriction for new tobacco retailers to be 600 feet away from schools. Staff worked with Code Enforcement and the City Attorney's Office to edit the previous draft tobacco retailing ordinance (draft ordinance). Under the draft ordinance, all tobacco retailers will be required to obtain a Tobacco Retail License. The distance requirement of operating within 600 feet of a school will only apply to new tobacco retailers who operate following adoption of the draft ordinance. Existing tobacco retailers will be allowed to continue to operate within 600 feet of a school as long as they submit a complete and accurate tobacco retail application and pay the required fee within 60 days of ordinance adoption. Following adoption, they will need to remain in good standing to continue to operate such as not having their tobacco retail license revoked due to violations. Staff defined school as any grades between kindergarten through grade 12 - this includes both public and private schools. The draft ordinance allows for enforcement, inspections, and education to all tobacco retailers. The sale of flavored tobacco prod�ucts will be illegal in the draft ordinance and also includes that no tobacco products are to be sold to a person under the age of 21. This allows for the City to issue violations referencing the Redding M�unicipal Code instead of State Code. Pending adoption of the ordinance, staff wi11 bring back a resolution for adoption of a Tobacco Retail Licensing program and a resolution for adoption of administrative fines. Envir�onmental Review This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council Priority/City ManageN Goals � Government of the 21st Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today." Attachments ^Draft Tobacco Retail License Ordinance Previous Staff Report from September 1'7, 2024 Previous Staff Report from March 18, 2025 Previous Staff Report from June 17, 2025