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) MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-146 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,000 AND AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $24,000 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 Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Programs in the amount of $24,000. These funds will be used to teach defensive riding and simulate scenarios that often lead to serious injury or fatal motorcycle related collisions.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is neutral due to an increase in revenue estimates of $24,000 (215-2014-40875-58784) and a corresponding appropriation of $24,000 (215-2014-XXXXX-58784).
DISCUSSION: The Police Department has been awarded a one-year grant for the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Programs totaling $24,000. This grant period begins October 1, 2023 and operates through September 30, 2024 (Attachment No.2). The Police Department will use the grant funds to teach defensive riding and simulate scenarios that often lead to serious injury or fatal motorcycle related collisions. Training and education will include educational campaigns for Motorcycle Safety Month, a “free to the public” Motorcycle Safety Training Course, and additional campaigns to help reduce motorcycle related collisions.
Operational objectives will include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Press Release announcing the grant
(4) Free to the Public, Motorcycle Safety Training Courses (4) Establish a “Ride to Live” link on Pomona PD Website for education (1) Participate in Motorcycle Safety Month
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. 2023-146
Attachment No. 2 – Grant Agreement
Authorize the Acceptance of OTS Motorcycle Safety Education & Training Program