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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12092008 - C.118 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - 6 FROM: SUPERVISOR GAYLE B. UILKEMA -`"-_. Contra Costa DATE: December2008 , 1 Srq „ County SUBJECT: Approve allocations from the Dougherty Valley Enhancement Designation for Economic Development and Job Training Projects SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION(S): AUTHORIZE the disbursement of$113,443 from the Dougherty Valley Enhancement Designation to the John Swett High School Careers Academy of the John Swett Unified School District, the New Horizons Career Development Center, and the Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center(CREEC) to provide industrial education and vocational training to West County youth as more specifically described under the Background section of this Board Order. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S): As a condition of the Development Agreement for the Gale Ranch I subdivision in Dougherty Valley, the developer was required to pay to the County"a contribution of$1,000 per residential unit, payable at building permit issuance, which, regardless of any annexation and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, County, and not any annexing city, shall receive and spend for one or any number of the following purposes and in those locations determined by the Board: transit improvements, other transportation improvements, assistance with the provision of affordable housing, and economic development activities." The disbursement of$113,443 from this fund as described in Attachments A— F would achieve the economic development objective of the condition of approval as described above in this Board Order. To date, the Board of Supervisors has allocated expenditure of funds from the Dougherty Valley Enhancement Designation for a number of projects leaving a balance of approximately$168,000 (see Attachment G for detail). CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE: GA'YLE B.UILKEMA ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT:_ ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED David J.Twa,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator BY DEPUTY Contact Person:Stephen Dexter CC: Supervisor District 2 County Administrator c m U W L- d C) rnCDrn C) w o 0 6 O O 0 C)N N O N O N N L L O a) L v3Ea) ca � cnZ. cn .= .C: U) Q � Ea)cn � (n b_1D Q (n N � cu m LO O c — O U () M a). co �U) CU cu Q Co6 � > o0cEc � U) u5 -0 � n n ° aoo (D cE o a) c » c V L L Er-- O Y O U O p a) c N .O X O U) N cn C •- O` C '- c0 U_ >, O 0 3: -0 v) nm � 3 � cu E .EU 2 0 0 3 -0 co U) U) U) O cn Cl) M O tB U) En L p O LO O cn n ,C U a) O +. 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O ca) i, cn p CU a) cn C� p U N � U O U A .N a) Q a) _ O N () Q 0 co ci � _ a) W0 p o v = N t a) ui cBL .O N p MU N C I N p ca a z UOfuiw z -, U _ rnm o c > mCU om az Q LC_L m a� mU — -0 a) o .Q � cn -a I— � � E � � E c� C) 'E cn L0 0 c C o w cu mHU) CU w� � IL a- w x c. c c c c ~ H cu'" m m c m r— H N I— M I— d F— LO I-- ATTACHMENT B Type of Project: Training Name of Project: BATC (Bay Area Training Corporation) Safety Training Course Brief Description of Project: A BATC certificate is required in nearly all industrial workplace environments where individuals lacking such certificates cannot compete for jobs in refineries, chemical plants, or similar facilities in Contra Costa or Solano counties. In cooperation with BATC, New Horizons is proposing to provide classes at its facility where students from the local area and throughout western Contra Costa County can enroll. The course takes students through the various aspects of industrial safety with an examination at the end, thereby preparing students to take the test and significantly increasing the likelihood of passing. The program could be coordinated through Martinez Adult Ed or a similar educational institution, including instruction, testing, and certification through a credentialed instructor or subject matter expert. Total Estimated Project Cost: $3,050 @ $762.50 per class for four classes per year Allocated Project Costs: o BATC Classes @ 15 students per class • Staffing (instructors) — $500 at four classes per year (8 hr class at $62.50 per hour) • Supplies (books and equipment) — $800 for a television and $150 for a DVD as part of the instructional equipment • Administration, Accounting, Coordination by New Horizons — 10 percent - $50 • Advertising and Recruitment of Students — 10 percent - $50 Benefits associated with this project in terms of contributions and collaborations, including environmentally, socially, educationally, etc.: Funding would assure that the program continues in the community and that the minimal participation requirements of 15 students per adult education class would not become a disqualifying factor. A BATC certificate would allow students to be employed throughout the region refineries, chemical plants, or similar facilities in Contra Costa or Solano counties. Once hired at an industrial facility, students could opt to pursue a variety of career paths or choose to continue on in their education to acquire an associate degree from a local community college or a certificate in an identified areas of need within the local community. Contact Information: Name: Beverly Bailey Title: Executive Director ATTACHMENT B Organization: New Horizons Career Development Center Address: 199 Parker Avenue City, State, ZIP: Rodeo, CA 94572 Phone (voice): 925-799-2916 Phone (fax): 510-799-7816 Email: Bevbailey@newhorizonscdc.com Website: http://newhorizonscdc.com/ Status: Not-for-Profit Tax Identification Number: 68-0624139 ATTACHMENT C Type of Project: Training Name of Project: Water and the Environment—Academic Year 2009-2010 Brief Description of Project: A wide-ranging, multidisciplinary class, this course introduces students to a variety of subject areas and professional opportunities. The diverse nature of the water science field is reflected in the comprehensive aspects of the course: ■ Properties of water ■ Water and climate ■ Watersheds ■ Water for human consumption ■ Water quality characteristics and reporting ■ Sampling and analysis skills ■ Social and political issues on water ■ Water's role in environmental support ■ Laboratory safety and procedures Working through the John Swett Unified School District, students graduating from this challenging course receive a Certificate of Achievement documenting course contents suitable for application to advanced programs of study. Students successfully completing this introductory course can continue on to pursue additional education and certification by attending local community colleges or advanced degrees at colleges and universities. This multidisciplinary class provides an overview of skills used by water treatment plant operators, laboratory technicians, environmental biologists, and environmental engineers. Total Estimated Project Cost and Duration: $20,000 for two classes per year Allocated Project Costs: o Non-destructive Testing Introductory Classes • $20,000 for two classes per year @ $10,000 per class and collaborating with Contra Costa College, the Contra Costa Industrial Association; local industries, professional and trades associations ® Staffing (instructor) —40 percent - $8,000 @ $4,000 per class ® Supplies (equipment, textbooks and related supplies) - 50 percent - $10,000 @ $5,000 per class (approximately $100 per textbook - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing:A Training Guide by Paul E. Mix) and the remainder for rental of equipment and other supplies ■ Administration and Coordination — 10 percent - $2,000 @ $1,000 per class Benefits associated with this project in terms of contributions and collaborations, including environmentally, socially, educationally, etc.: ATTACHMENT C Nondestructive testing is an area of identified need that the local residents and clients of New Horizons, as well as employees of industrial companies throughout Contra Costa and the Bay Area could provide sufficient student population to support an introductory program using a curriculum developed and formerly offered at Contra Costa College. Collaboration through an existing ad hoc committee has been researching the feasibility of offering this class and would serve as an oversight body to coordinate the development of this introductory class. Major benefits associated with this class is that it would address both local employment need, would be supported by relevant businesses and industries, and provides high income potential to those who secure cone or more certifications. Contact Information: Name: Wayne Seeberg Title: Career Center Coordinator Organization: John Swett High School Careers Academy Address: 1098 Pomona Street City, State, ZIP: Crockett, CA 94525 Phone (voice): .510-787-1088, ext 215 Phone (fax): 510-787-1930 Email: wseebergQsusdAl2.ca.us Website:. 'http://www.jsusd.kl 2.ca.us/JSHS/index.htm Status: Not-for-Profit, K-12 public school, located in Contra Costa County, CA and incorporating the communities of Bayo Vista; Crockett, Hercules, Port Costa, Rodeo, and Tormey Tax Identification Number: (not applicable) ATTACHMENT D Type of Project: Training Name of Project: Restoration Landscaping Training Program using Native Plants Brief Description of Project: Landscaping is a profession uniquely suited to those who wish to work out-of-doors or where ernployees are sometimes challenged by the lack of a high school diploma, GED certification, or access to transportation. Instruction on Restoration Landscaping using native, drought tolerant plants is something that is needed and can be provided within our local community. This training would be coordinated through a partnership between the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) and Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC) in northwestern Contra Costa County, with an emphasis on Crockett and Rodeo youths. The program is designed to both educate and employ local youths, as well as to restore a portion of our riparian areas. Total Estimated Project Cost, Frequency, and Duration: $24,793.00 The program will begin in February 2009 with a two month period of curriculum development and student selection process. The six month training program/academy that follows will consist of 8 Pre-Vocational Restoration Classes; 12 weeks of On-site Restoration Training; and 1 month of Maintenance Training within the Rodeo and Crockett Watersheds. Allocated Project Costs: Restoration Landscaping and Maintenance Training (see Line item budget and Work Plan for more details) EXPENSES: ■ Staffing (Watershed Coordinator/Administration)—$11,920.00 The instructor(s) and Coordinator will be responsible for 5 students for the entire 6 month program... ® Youth Stipends- $9030.00 Based on a 6 months course for 5 students with a $7 per hour stipend. ■ Operating Expenses - $500 for insurance ■ Consultation - $275 Administrative expenses - $3068 MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS: Basic supplies, including planting materials, are being donated by the CREEC Greenhouse. Office space, computer, printer, paper, email, telephone and website access, and management services being provided by the CCRCD. ATTACHMENT D Benefits associated with this project in terms of contributions and collaborations, including environmentally, socially, educationally, etc.: Those applying for employment without knowledge of basic vocational.skills are generally not selected or must settle for the lowest level of subsistence employment. Landscaping provides entry-level employment for those with minimal skills, as well as re-entry or transition employment along with developing critical employment and socializing behaviors. This program was designed to assist local youths in gaining both the educational benefits of a vocational program, as well as giving them the confidence to further this training by being part of a community improvement project. This program will not only benefit the youths involved, but will also restore a much needed section of the Rodeo Watershed. Therefore, this project is a multi-purpose endeavor designed to have the most beneficial community impact available through these two, long standing non-profit agencies. We, at the CCRCD and CREEC would like to use this as a pilot program that will lay the foundation for a continuing Restoration Landscaping Training Program/Academy. Contact Information: Name: Heidi Petty Title: Watershed Coordinator Organization: Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center and Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Address: CREEL: PO Box 65, Crockett, CA 94525 CCRCD: 5552 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 Phone (voice): 510-478-7402 (cell) 925-672-6522 ext. 115 (CCRCD office) Phone (fax): 925-672-8064 Email: Heidi.Petty@ca.nacdnet.het Website: CREEC: www.CREECyouth.org CCRCD: www.ccrcd.org Status: CREEC blot-for-Profit, 501 (c)3 public benefit corporation CCRCD tax-exempt State Special District operating for public purposes Tax Identification Number: CREEC 68-0358741 CCRCD 94-2550002 Line Item Budget ATTACHMENT D Funding Requested CREEC CCRCD Personnel Costs Activity Duration Total Cost- Total Cost- Total Hours Responsible Personnel Youth Organization Stipends* Greenhouse Training Instructor $1,920 Curriculum Development $1,600 Field Restoration Landscape Training Instructor $5,040 Field Maintenance Training Instructor $3,360 Total Personnel .$1,920 $10,000 Youth Stipends Youth Stipend for Greenhouse Training $1,680 Youth Stipend for Landscape Training $4,410 Youth Stipends for Field Maintenance Training $2,940 Total Youth Stipends $9,030 $0 Operating Expenses Insurance $500 Subcontractors Consultation $275 Administrative Fees $1,808 $1,260 Total Funds Requested by Agency $13,533 $11,260 Total Funds Requested $24,793 Landscape Restoration and Maintenance Training Program Work Plan ATTACHMENT D Curriculum Feb—March09 1600.00 N/A CCRCD Development (CCRCD) Pre-Vocational April -June09 Instructor: Youth 48 hrs. CREEC Greenhouse 8 Saturday 48 hrs. @ Stipends: Training Greenhouse $40/hr. 48 hrs. @ Sessions, 6 $1920 $7/hr/student Hours/Session (CREEC) $1680. (CREEC) Field July—August Coordinator: 126 hrs. @ 126 hrs. CREEC Restoration 09 126 hrs @ $7/hr/student CCRCD Landscape 3 days/week $40/hr $4410 Training @ 6 weeks $5040 (CREEC) (CCRCD) Field August 09 Coordinator: 84 hrs @ 84 hrs. CREEC Maintenance 12 days-84 84 hrs @ $7/hr/student CCRCD Training hrs. $40/hr $2940 $3360 (CREEC) (CCRCD) Total: $1.1,920.00 $9030.00 258 hrs. Supplies`and Extraneous Costs Item Duration Cost Insurance Feb-August 09 $500.00 Consultation Feb-Mar 09 $275.00 Administration Fees Feb-Aug09 $3068.00 Total $3843.00 Agency Costs Agency Personal Cost Youth Extraneous Total Per Sponsorship Costs Agency Cost CREEC Total $1920.00 $9030.00 $2083.00 $13533.00 CCRCD $10,000.00 $0 $1260.00 $11260.00 Total Total Cost: $24,793.00 ** (Based on Class Size of 5 Students) { ATTACHMENT E Type of Project: Training Name of Project: Life Skills Course, Instructor Michael J. Murphy Brief Description of Project: A critical threshold for employment is acquiring basic life skills that are required for employment (dress, deportment, interviewing skills, resume writing, workplace behaviors, stress management, etc.). This program would be coordinated through Martinez Adult Ed with a curriculum developed and taught by a credentialed instructor or subject matter expert. Total Estimated Project Cost and Frequency: $12,960 for four classes per year at $3,240 per class, including supplies, administration, and recruitment Allocated Project Costs: o Breakdown of Cost Components • Staffing (instructors) — $12,000 at four classes per year (15 hours per week [or three five-hour classes] at $25 per hour times eight weeks = one class or $3,000 per class) Supplies (books and equipment) — $1,200 - $15.50 for the textbook Life Skills 101 by Tina Pestalozzi, 2004 @ 15 textbooks per class ($232.50) and 60 textbooks per year for four classes at $930 and $270 miscellaneous supplies • Administration, Accounting, Coordination by New Horizons — 10 percent - $1,200 Advertising and Recruitment of Students - 10 percent - $1,200 Benefits associated with this project in terms of contributions and collaborations, including environmentally, socially, educationally, etc.: This class would increase the employability of the clients served by New Horizons. Those applying for employment without knowing basic life skills are generally not selected or must settle for the lowest level of subsistent employment. .Along with acquiring a GED for those who do not have a highschool diploma, life skills are critical to employment and acquiring socializing behaviors necessary for success in the workplace. This class would be offered in conjunction with its highly successful GED program offered through collaborations with Martinez Adult Ed and, potentially, the John Swett Unified School District through its John Swett Careers Academy. Contact Information: Name: Beverly Bailey Title: Executive Director ATTACHMENT E Organization: New Horizons Career Development Center Address: 199 Parker Avenue City, State, ZIP: Rodeo, CA 94572 Phone (voice): 925-799-2916 Phone (fax): 510-799-7816 Email: Bevbailey@new horizonscdc.com Website: http://newhorizonscdc.com/- Status: Not-for-Profit, 501 (c) 3 public benefit corporation Tax Identification Number: 68-0624139 ATTACHMENT F Type of Project: Training Name of Project: Water and the Environment—Academic Year 2010-11 Brief Description of Project: A wide-ranging, multidisciplinary class, this course introduces students to a variety of subject areas and professional opportunities. The diverse nature of the water science field is reflected in the comprehensive aspects of the course: ■ Properties of water ■ Water and climate ■ Watersheds ■ Water for human consumption ■ Water quality characteristics and reporting ■ Sampling and analysis skills ■ Social and political issues on water ■ Water's role in environmental support ■ Laboratory safety and procedures Working through the John Swett Unified School District, students graduating from this challenging course receive a Certificate of Achievement documenting course contents suitable for application to advanced programs of study. Students successfully completing this introductory course can continue on to pursue additional education and certification by attending local community colleges or advanced degrees at colleges and universities. This multidisciplinary class provides an overview of skills used by water treatment plant operators, laboratory technicians, environmental biologists, and environmental engineers. Total Estimated Project Cost and Duration: $35,000 for school year 2010-11 Allocated Project Costs: o Water and the Environment • $35,000 for a two-semester class @ $17,500 per semester, including all costs associated with books and supplies Benefits associated with this project in terms of contributions and collaborations, including environmentally, socially, educationally, etc.: Students successfully completing this introductory course can continue on to pursue additional education and certification by attending local community colleges or advanced degrees at colleges and universities. This multidisciplinary class provides an overview of skills used by water treatment plant operators; laboratory technicians, environmental biologists, and environmental engineers. 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