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HOUSING AUTJ ORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Richard J. Martinez, Executive Director
DATE: June 2, 1998
SUBJECT: 1998 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM FUNDING REQUESTS
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE funding for five summer recreation programs and allocate funding from the Housing Authority
budget as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission:
I. CAO 11008-Los Arboles,Oaldey
Camp Fire Boys and Girls
$15,000
2. CA011005-El Pueblo,Pittsburg
Pre-School Coordinating Council
$12,000
3. CA01005-El Pueblo,Pittsburg
East County Boys and Girls Club
$8,000
4. CA011002-Las Medanos,Bay Point
I-Baptist Head Start
$13,259.80
5. CA011010-Bayo Vista,Rodeo
Martinez Boys and Girls Club
$8,000
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTER JUN - p 1998
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK.OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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JI. FINANCIAL IMPACT
A total of$56,259.80 has been budgeted by the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa for summer recreation programs during 1998
III. REASON FOR RECf)MMEDATIONIBACKGROUND
The Housing Authority has solicited summer recreation program proposals in order to
provide alternative program for youth in public housing developments during the summer
months.'
1. CA011008—LOS ARBOLES, Oakley
Camp Fire Buys and Girls is requesting funding to conduct a summer programin Los
Arboles development. The program would serve 25-30 youth ages 5 to 12. The includes field
trips,arts and crafts and performance art activities.
2. CAO 11005, EL PUEBLO, Pittsburg
Pre-School Coordinating Council would provide services specifically for 24 children between the
ages 3 and 5 years,for families residing in El Pueblo. The program emphasizes educational activities
which include social and emotional growth,language and arts activities and physical development and
cognitive skills. Additionally the program will reflect parent involvement,training,information and
referral.
3. CAO 11005,EL PUEBLO, Pittsburg
East County Boys and Girls Club proposes six core areas for Program support El Pueblo
Youth. The program explores personal adjustment issues,citizenship and leadership
development,cultural enrichment,Health and physical education, social recreations services and
outdoor and environmental educational services. Transportation will bring youth to the East
County Boys and Girls facility at 1001 Stoneman Avenue for programs slated from June It ,to
August 21, 1998,
4. CAO 11002, LOS MEDANOS,Bay Point
I'Baptist Head Start would operate a seven-week program beginning June 15`h,a week
longer than last year. The program would serve 30—40 children daily for 5 hours per day.
Priority would be given to families of Los Medanos public housing, followed by neighboring
residents.' Social,language, physical,nutritional and education programs are planned. The goal
is to build a stronger community of self-sufficient individuals by nurturing and empowering
children and families through individualized services. The targeted start date is June 15—July
31, 1998.
5: CA011010,BAYO VISTA,Rodeo
Martinez Boys and Girls Club will provide various sumer recreational programs for the youth of
Bayo Vista Housing Development. Some of these programs include social recreation where youth will
develop interpersonal skills through games and activities that encourage team playing and making new
friends. Another program titled Smart Moves is designed to encourage young people ages 7-18 to make the
right choices in avoiding druglalcohol abuse and teen pregnancy prevention. Transportation and field trip
will also be included.
IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION;
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve the expenditure of funds from the
Housing Authority Section 8 and Conventional budgets to authorize the 1998 Summer Recreation
Programs in Oakley,Pittsburg,Bay Paint,and Rodeo,those areas will be deprived of programs which
provide recreational,educational and social activities to its youth participants and their families.