CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
November 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Accept the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $20,000 Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-119 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $20,000.
Authorize the City Manager, 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 Program in the amount of $20,000. These funds will be used to teach defensive riding and simulate scenarios that often lead to serious injury or fatal motorcycle related collisions.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will amend the FY 2025-26 Special Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates (215-2014-40875-58824) and appropriations (215-2014-51039-58824) in the amount of $18,000, (215-2014-52130-58824) in the amount of $800, and (215-2014-52430-58824) in the amount of $1,200.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On October 7, 2024, the City Council accepted an OTS Motorcycle Safety Education & Training Program Grant in the amount of $20,000.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department has been awarded a one-year Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program grant in the amount of $20,000. This grant period begins October 1, 2025 and operates through September 30, 2026 (Attachment No.2). The Police Department received the OTS agreements during the last week of October, and they have undergone legal review prior to being brought before Council. 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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Maxwell Moya
Sergeant
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-119
Attachment No. 2 – Grant Agreement (Motorcycle Safety)
Acceptance of Motorcycle Safety Education & Training Program Grant