Administrative
Report
H.15., File # 24-1666 Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
TITLE
APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OTS AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-099 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $50,000 IN STATE OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
PROGRAM TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Redondo Beach Police Department has been awarded a grant from the California OTS in the amount of $50,000 to participate in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program. Grant funds will be used for community engagement and education on pedestrian and bicycle safety. The grant term runs from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The award is a reimbursement grant, which will pay back expenditures for sworn personnel overtime, costs for materials, and fees for professional services for events and workshops with no matching funds required.
BACKGROUND
The California OTS’s mission is to effectively administer traffic safety grants that deliver innovative programs and eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries on California roadways. The specific goal of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program is to provide resources for local jurisdictions to conduct educational community events, presentations, and workshops on pedestrian and bicycle safety. The grant will fund overtime costs for sworn personnel, along with costs for materials and professional services.
COORDINATION
The Grant Agreement and Resolutions have been reviewed as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
H.15., File # 24-1666 Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
The Grant Agreement and Resolutions have been reviewed as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
The Police Department will ensure compliance with grant requirements and coordinate all final performance reports and reimbursement claims with OTS.
As the funding authority, signatures for the Grant Agreement will be coordinated by OTS. Upon adoption of the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City, OTS staff will email the Agreement to the City for electronic signature.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant is fully funded by OTS in the amount of $50,000. There is no requirement for City matching funds.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Agmt - Grant Agreement OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program · Reso - No. CC-2410-098 Approving the FY 2024-25 OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant Agreement
· Reso - No. CC-2410-099 FY 2024-25 Budget Modification to Appropriate OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant Funds