Administrative
Report
H.14., File # 23-6887 Meeting Date: 10/3/2023
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOSEPH HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
TITLE
APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,210 FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2310-100, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $61,210 IN STATE OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM TO
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC-2310-101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
PROGRAM BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) awarded a grant in the amount of $61,210 to the City of Redondo Beach to participate in their “Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.” The grant period begins October 1, 2023 and ends September 30, 2024. The award is a reimbursement grant with no matching funds required.
BACKGROUND
The goal of the “Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program” campaign is to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. The funding strategies will include classroom education, bicycle rodeos, community events, presentations, and workshops for traditional bikes and e-bikes. Officers will schedule and participate in the educational efforts in partnership with the Beach Cities Cycling Coalition and the Redondo Beach Unified School District.
Bicycle rodeos will educate Redondo Beach school children on the importance of following the rules of the road both as pedestrians and as bicycle riders, how to safely and properly ride their bicycles, and how to perform a safety check on their bicycles before riding them. Additionally, officers will distribute bicycle helmets to children in need of one as well as provide them educational materials.
The grant funds will increase the enforcement of bicycle and e-bike road violations, with an emphasis on the violations that are primary causes of traffic collisions. Enforcement, as well as any
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on the violations that are primary causes of traffic collisions. Enforcement, as well as any administrative time for tasks required to meet the grant reporting requirements, will occur on an overtime basis, fully funded through the grant.
COORDINATION
The Police Department will ensure compliance with the grant requirements and coordinate all final performance reports and reimbursement claims with the California Office of Traffic Safety for the operational period. The Police Department coordinated the Grant Agreement with the Financial Services Department and the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant is fully funded by the State of California Office of Traffic Safety. There is no requirement for matching funds.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Agmt - California Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant # PS24026, FY 2023-2024
· Reso - Approving an Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant, FY 2023-2024
· Reso - Authorizing a FY 2023-24 Budget Modification of $61,210 from the California Office of Traffic Safety Agreement for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant