TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider establishing Tobacco Retailer Permit fees and administrative fines for local tobacco control violations. Resolution No. 11624.
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2. SUMMARY
Fees and citation fines must be established in the Master Fee Schedule for the annual Tobacco Retailer Permit and administrative citation fines associated with Ordinance No. 12-25.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11624. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the City's Master Fee Schedule establishing an annual permit fee and fines for the Tobacco Retailer Permit Program.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The cost associated with administering, monitoring, and implementing the Tobacco Retailer Permit program reflects an annual fee of $880 in staff time, to be assessed per retailer. This new fee is expected to generate approximately $91,500 per year to the City's General Fund based on the current number of tobacco retailers doing business in the city. Actual revenue will be dependent upon the number of tobacco retailers that are ultimately issued permits under the Tobacco Retail Permit program.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On June 10, 2025, the City Council introduced and conducted the First Reading of Ordinance No. 12-25 approving the establishment of a Tobacco Retailer Permit (TRP) program. The ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its Second Reading, which was approved at the June 24, 2025, City Council meeting.
The TRP program will require all tobacco retailers in the City of Orange to register with the City, comply with specific regulations, and obtain a specialized permit to legally operate. The program is designed to address local concerns, tailor regulations to c...
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