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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic and Workforce Development Department, to accept up to $67,500 in Keep LA Working - LAX funds, to operate a program that provides training and supportive services to workers dislocated from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) employment, for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into contract and approve funding from the City of Los Angeles, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to receive funding for Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network (Pacific Gateway) to work with LA World Airports Business, Jobs and Social Responsibility Division to provide eligible participants with the necessary Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services. Pacific Gateway will coordinate with the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and EWDD to receive and track referrals of eligible participants. In addition, Pacific Gateway will utilize and disseminate program marketing materials and actively participate in program implementation meetings.
Pacific Gateway administers the federal WIOA and other employment and training funds received annually by the City. These funds support job training programs and business services delivered by the WorkPlace, Youth Opportunity Center, Harbor Gateway WorkSource Center, and selected community-based organizations, to assist residents in acquiring skills leading to employment in high-demand occupations with local employers.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on April 14, 2021 and by Budget Management Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on April 20, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on May 11, 2021, to facilitate the processing of required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Pacific Gateway will receive grant reimbursement revenue in an amount not to exceed $67,500 for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Sufficient funds are currently budgeted in the Community Development Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department. These funds will supplement programs currently operated by Pacific Gateway, and no City match or in-kind service is required. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
JOHN KEISLER
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER