REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department ALDI RAMIREZ, Assistant Director Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department BY: SHELBY MACNAB, Business Manager Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department SUBJECT ..Title ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing a Grant Application Totaling up to $250,000 to the California Office of Traffic Safety (CA OTS) to Fund Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Programming and Authorizing the Execution of Related Documents by the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department Director or Designee. (Subject to Mayor's Veto) (Citywide) ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend Council authorize a grant application totaling up to $250,000 to the CA OTS for bicycle and pedestrian safety programming and authorize the execution of related documents by the PARCS Director or designee. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff is requesting authority to submit a grant application totaling up to $250,000 to the CA OTS for bicycle and pedestrian safety programming. Grant applications are due on January 31, 2023. PARCS currently offers safety programming funded by OTS and has received OTS grant funding since 2017. BACKGROUND Bicycle and pedestrian safety education has been identified as an important safety strategy in the City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan (2017). Safety education has also been identified as a priority by the City of Fresno Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. The PARCS Department annually seeks Federal grant funding from CA OTS to support bicycle and pedestrian safety education efforts which include educational booths, bicycle safety clinics or "bike rodeos", after school activities and community events. In December 2022, the California OTS released a grant solicitation for the period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Grant applications are due on January 31st, 2023. Staff are requesting authority to submit a grant application totaling up to $250,000 for personnel, training and materials costs. In addition to staffing, supplies and materials written into the grant application will include 80 crossing guard kits for local schools, an educational display, as well as 800 helmets, 200 safety lights, 1,000 reflectors and 1,000 reflective bands to be distributed to the community. Last grant cycle the PARCS Department provided 20 crossing guard kits to local schools, as well as 694 helmets and 192 safety lights to the community. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this resolution as to form. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this item is not a project for the purposes of CEQA. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not included because this resolution does not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract. FISCAL IMPACT This resolution will have no immediate impact on the General Fund. If awarded, grant funding allocated to the Program will be identified in future year budget appropriations. Attachment: Resolution