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Anaheim, CA 92803-
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM, CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM, AND
MOTORCYCLIST SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PROGRAM
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 15
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Resolution, ratify the submission of the grant applications and authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to accept three grant awards on behalf of the City of Anaheim from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to participate in the FY 2026/27 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), Child Passenger Safety Program, and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program; and authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to execute all grant agreements and other required documents and take any actions necessary to implement such grant agreements and other required documents; and increase the Police Department’s FY 2026/27 revenue and expenditure appropriations by $487,000 for STEP, $80,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program, and $52,000 for the Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program.
DISCUSSION:
OTS makes funds available to law enforcement agencies through the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) to reduce the number of lives lost and injured in crashes involving alcohol, speed, red-light violations, distracted driving, and other primary collision factors. This grant award will support overtime funding for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, training, traffic safety supplies, and other traffic enforcement operations.
The Child Passenger Safety Program aims to reduce the number of people killed and injured in crashes involving children under the age of eight. This grant award will support overtime funding for child passenger safety technicians, supplies, educational materials, and child safety seats.
The Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program aims to reduce the number of people, including motorcyclists, killed and injured in traffic collisions. This grant award will support overtime funding for motorcycle training and supplies.
Grant Award for the FY 2026/27 Office of Traffic Safety Grant Programs September 22, 2026
OTS has awarded the City $487,000 for STEP, $80,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program, and $52,000 for the Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program for the City of Anaheim.
This item is in line with City’s Strategic Plan Goal A, Maintain Financial Responsibility, Strategy 2 – Continue proactive pursuit of state and federal grant funds. Additionally, this also aligns with City’s Strategic Plan Goal B, Enhance Livability, Strategy 4 – Expand community engagement and communication opportunities through outreach.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
FY 2026/27 revenue and expenditure appropriations will be increased by $619,000 in the Police Department’s Restricted Law Enforcement Grant Fund. There is no local match requirement.
Respectfully submitted,
Manny Cid
Chief of Police
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Grant Agreement – PT27003
3. Grant Agreement – OP27001
4. Grant Agreement – MC27001