CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 19, 2026
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 $22,000.
Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-125 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000.
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 $22,000. These funds will be used to teach defensive riding and simulate scenarios that often lead to serious injury or fatal motorcycle-related crashes.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will amend the FY 2026-27 Special Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates FD215 – CC2014 – 43000 Intergovernmental – Grant-Federal – GR00097 and appropriations FD215 – CC2014 – 51000 Staffing – Overtime Police Sworn – GR00097 in the amount of $20,000 and FD215 – CC2014 – 52000 Controllable Expenses – Materials & Supplies – GR00097 in the amount of $2,000.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On November 17, 2025, 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 $22,000. This grant period begins October 1, 2026, and operates through September 30, 2027 (Attachment No.2). The Police Department received the OTS agreement in July 2026 and it has undergone legal review prior to being brought before the City Council for consideration. 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 Safey Month, a “free to the public” Motorcycle Safey 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 FY2026-27 City Council Priority #1: Strengthening Quality of Life and Community Safety – Goal B: Improve pedestrian and traffic safety near schools, parks, and major events.
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY IMPACT:
Not applicable for this item.
Prepared by:
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Maxwell Moya
Police Sergeant
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2026-125
Attachment No. 2 – Grant Agreement (Motorcycle Safety)
Acceptance of Motorcycle Safety Education & Training Program Grant