CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
September 18, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY GRANT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-145 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,787 AND AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $43,787 Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Police Department has been awarded a grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program in the amount of $43,787. These funds will be used to address pedestrian and bicycle safety through a series of presentations, community events, and workshops by employing “best practice” strategies.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is neutral due to an increase in revenue estimates of $43,787 (215-2014-40875-58783) and a corresponding appropriation of $43,787 (215-2014-XXXXX-58783).
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION: On October 17, 2022, the City Council accepted the OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant from OTS in the amount of $ 47,304.
DISCUSSION: The Police Department has been awarded a one-year grant for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program totaling $43,787. This grant period begins October 1, 2023 and operates through September 30, 2024 (Attachment No.2). The Police Department will use best practice strategies to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in incidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists. These strategies will be conducted in communities with a high number of pedestrians and/or bicycle related collisions. Coordinated efforts such as Safe Routes to School initiatives, Vision Zero Campaigns, and working with community-based organizations are highly encouraged to prevent fatalities and injuries of pedestrians and bicyclist.
Objectives for educational operations will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conduct (2) Traffic Safety Fairs Events
Conduct (4) Pedestrian or Bicycle Safety Presentations-Youth Conduct (4) Pedestrian or Bicycle Safety Presentations-Adult Distribute Pedestrian / Bicycle Educational Handouts to the community/ schools Distribute Pedestrian / Bicycle Safety Items to the community Conduct (4) walking school buses-Youth
Conduct (8) Open Street Educational Events
Conduct (4) Walking field trips with adults
Pre and Post Helmet Survey
Conduct (1) Community bike rodeo
Distribute (100) Bicycle helmets to the community
Conduct (2) Bike Rodeos for youth / Schools
Conduct (4) Community bike rides
Conduct (10) Walking field trips for youth
Conduct (4) Pop-up Bicycle Safety Outreach
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2021-2022 City Council Priority 1: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility – Goal B: Improve efficiency and effectiveness of City services to businesses and residents.
Prepared by:
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Natalie Diaz, MPA
Management Analyst
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2023-145
Attachment No. 2 – Grant Agreement
Authorize the Acceptance of OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant