To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AWARD IN AN AMOUNT OF $157,500 FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027, TO SUPPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF DISTRACTED AND IMPAIRED DRIVING
APPROVE BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2609-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $157,500 IN SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Police Department has been awarded a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in an amount of $157,500 to participate in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Planned traffic enforcement activities include saturation patrols directed at impaired drivers, primary collision factor enforcement, distracted driver education, motorcycle safety enforcement, bicycle and pedestrian safety efforts, seatbelt enforcement, driver’s license and sobriety checkpoints, as well as officer training on traffic safety laws. The grant term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. No matching funds are required from the City. The grant funds will be distributed to the City on a reimbursement basis.
BACKGROUND
The mission of California OTS is to administer traffic safety grants that deliver innovative programs and eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries on California roadways. The specific goal of the STEP campaign is to reduce the number of persons injured or killed in crashes involving alcohol or drug impairment, distracted driving, excess speed, red light violations, seat belt violations, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, and other primary collision factors. The ...
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