HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06281994 - 1.92 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Richard J. Martinez, Executive Director
DATE: June 28, 1994
SUBJECT: SUMMER CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR EL PUEBLO CHILDREN
SPECIFIC REQUEST S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE summer Child Development Program for children of El Pueblo, to be
operated by the Pre-School Coordinating Council , Inc. , and allocate $10,000 from the
Housing Authority's Local Management Fund to fund this program, as recommended by
the Advisory Housing Commission.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Housing Authority has adequate funds in the Local Management Fund to cover
the cost of this program.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
Since 1989 the Housing Authority has funded a summer Child Development
Program for children 2-1/2 to 5 years of age at E1 Pueblo in Pittsburg. The program
was very successful . A proposal has been received from the Pre-School Coordinating
Council , Inc. to operate a similar program this upcoming summer for 20 children, from
2-1/2 to 5 years of age, who live in the El Pueblo public housing development. This
six week program would begin on July 5, 1995 and end on August 15, 1994, at a cost of
$12,000. In 1992 the Housing Authority funded a four week summer program for 18,
children for a four week period at a cost of $7,500. Staff recommended to the.
Advisory Housing Commission that a similar program be funded for 1993.
The Policy & Strategy Committee of the Advisory Housing Commission received
this Child Development Program proposal on May 2, 1994 and has recommended that
a six week program, at a cost of $10,000, be funded from Housing Authority Local
Management funds. The Budget Committee reviewed this proposal and recommended that
the program be funded at that level .
At its Regular Meeting on Monday, June 20, 1994 the Advisory Housing Commission
voted to recommend approval of a six week summer Child. Development Program for the
children of El Pueblo, to be operated by the Pre-School Coordinating Council , Inc.
and to allocate $10,000 in Local Management funds for the operation of the program.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON i APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT 1 TRUE AND' CORRECT COPY OF 'AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED Q..,.:Q__ oL�. (9 q 4
PIUL BATCHELOR, CItRR OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND nCOUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY �, . ( " . Q e _ , DEPUTY
Board of Commissioners
June 28, 1994
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IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect to not approve the expenditure of $10,000
from Housing Authority Local Management Funds to authorize the 1994 Summer Child
Development Program at El Pueblo, CAL 11-5, Pittsburg, the 2-1/2 to 5 year olds of
that area will be deprived of a very successful program which provides recreational ,
educational and social activities to its participants.
• (510)439.2061 FAX(510)432.7473
COO,rd i n a t1 n g Council, Inc. 1760 Chester Drive, Pittsburg, California 94565-3920
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28 April 1994 -
Contra Costa County Housing Authority
ATTN: Mr. Richard Martinez
3133 Estudillo Avenue
Martinez , Ca 94553
Dear Mr. Martinez:
The Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating Council, Inc. , proposes to
operate a four. (4) .week child Development Program for 18 children
between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 (pre-kindergarten) , exclusively
for families residing in the E1 Pueblo Housing Community Project,
at a cost of $12 , 000. 00, beginning July 5, 1994 and ending August
15, 1994 .
P. S.C.C. will provide the following educational activities:
1. Social Emotional: Child will advance in
social/emotional growth through sharing and interacting with
teacher to solve classroom conflicts and to promote good self-
images and esteem.
2 . Language: Children will express their feelings in
words, using language and arts activities.
3 . Physical Development: Children will be able to
demonstrate motor skill achievements through the use of the Motor
Skill Assessment Checklist.
4 . Children will develop cognitive skills through the use
of the Cognitive Development Checklist.
All children enrolled will be served breakfast, lunch and an
afternoon supplement and go on four (4) field trips. The program
will operate between the hours of 7 : 30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. for a
period, not to exceed six (6) weeks, beginning July 5, 1994 ,
ending August 15, 1994 , for a total of 30 days.
PSCC/Housing Authority 4-28-94/Pg 2
The program will reflect parent involvement, training,
information and referral and:
1. Nutritional
.2 . Health
3 . P. I.C. opportunities
4 . Employment Development
5. Med-Help Vocational School
6. Mental Health-Child Behavior Modification
7. Los Medanos Classes
a. Career Opportunities
b. Child Care Professionals
8 . Drug Abuse Prevention
.;�We are requesting that you consider our request to provide these
services to the children of our area, affording them the
opportunity they would otherwise not have access to, enhancing
their horizons.
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation and consideration in
this matter and if additional information is necessary, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
FOR OUR CHILDREN
Frances Greene
Executive Director
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PSCC/CCC Housing Authority 4-28-94/Page 3
BUDGET
(SIX1:(6) WEER PROGRAM)
July 5, 1994 thru August 15, 1994
Salaries:
Teacher I $2, 267
Teacher (Part-time) . 1, 020
'Teacher Aids 2 @ , 2 , 400
Cook 500
TOTAL $6, 187
Employee Benefits:
Worker's Comp 200
Social Security 459
Total $659
Operating Expense:
Utilities 300
Housekeeping 350
Telephone 50
Total $700
Supplies:
Instructional Material
&. Supplies 700
Other Supplies 500
Transportation/Field Trips 1, 600
Field" Trips 1, 300
Food :Service Supplies 354
Total $4, 454
GRAND TOTAL: $12, 00;0. 00