REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department SHELBY MACNAB, MPA, Assistant Director Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department BY: CHANELL WEST, MPA, Senior Management Analyst Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department SUBJECT ..Title ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for and Accept a Grant of up to $450,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to Fund Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Programming (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution of related documents for up to $450,000 from OTS to fund bicycle and pedestrian safety programming in Fresno. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department is seeking grant funding from the State of California OTS to provide bicycle and pedestrian safety programming throughout the City of Fresno. Adoption of the resolution will authorize submittal of the application for grant funding and acceptance of grant funds if awarded. BACKGROUND Bicycle and pedestrian safety education is an important safety strategy identified in the City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan and prioritized by the City of Fresno Active Transportation Advisory Committee. To advance safety priorities, the PARCS Department annually seeks federal grant funding from OTS to support bicycle and pedestrian safety education efforts which include educational booths, bicycle safety clinics or "bike rodeos", after school activities, presentations, and community events. Education efforts focus on reaching at-risk populations, including seniors and youth. On November 12, 2025, OTS released a call for applications for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 to fund projects during the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Grant applications are due by January 31, 2026. Funding requested will be used for personnel, equipment, a vehicle to expand program reach, educational materials, and safety supplies including but not limited to helmets, reflectors, lights, and other equipment. This resolution has been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS Based on the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this item does not qualify as a "project" for the purposes of CEQA. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not applicable as this resolution does not include a bid, or an award of a construction or services contract. FISCAL IMPACT There is no match requirement for this grant. There will be no impact to the General Fund. If awarded, the grant funding will be amended into the PARCS Department's budget. Attachment: Grant Resolution