TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all required documents necessary to receive an additional $11,000 and a one-month time extension through July 31, 2005, for the agreement with the South Bay Center for Counseling to augment Youth Opportunity Center programs. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Workforce Development Bureau's Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) provides a wide
range of developmental services for young people, ranging in age from 12 to 24. One
such program is the Hire-A-Youth Program, which targets employment services to
young people, ages 16 to 24, who reside in the greater Long Beach area. Services
include employment preparation coaching, resume writing assistance, interviewing skills
practice, and job referrals to employers. Support for appropriate clothing, General
Education Diploma (GED) attainment, bus passes, and drug and/or gang prevention is
also provided for those in need.
The South Bay Center for Counseling (Center) has partially funded the Hire-A-Youth
Program as part of its direct services contract with Los Angeles County over the past
several years. On January 25, 2005, the City Council authorized execution of this
year's grant award of $95,000 for the period of January I, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
The Center has notified the City of an additional $11,000 to provide one additional
month of services through July 31, 2005. The funds from this Agreement help pay
internship stipends for youth engaged in early work experience at businesses
throughout Long Beach.
This letter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Everett L. Glenn on June 16, 2005,
and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on July 8,2005.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 19, 2005, to facilitate processing of the required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Revenue received from the one-month extension will be deposited in the Community
Development Grants Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Community Development
(CD) and will be used to provide internship stipends for youth engaged in early work
experience programs. There is no impact on the General Fund (GF).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
Respectfully Submitted,
CRAIG BECK
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT