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City Council Meeting
June 9, 1998 Santa MOnica, CA
TO Mayor and CIty Council
FROM City Staff
SUBJECT RecommendatIon to Adopt a Youth Employment Plan for Projects Funded
Under Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks ProposItions of
1992 and 1996 Beach Improvement Group (B I G ) ProJect, Palisades
Park, Phase \I and South Beach Improvements Project, Reed (formerly
Lincoln) Park Improvements, Joslyn Park Improvements, Park FacIlities
Mamtenance Project, Phase I and JJ
Introduction
ThiS report requests City Council approval of a Youth Employment Plan, Included as
Attachment A, for projects funded by the Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks
Propositions (Proposition A) of 1992 and 1996
Background
The City of Santa MOnica has been granted funds under the Los Angeles County Safe
Neighborhood Parks Propositions of 1992 and 1996 These funds, totaling $7,703,304
support the following projects Beach Improvement Group (B I G ) Project for Palisades
Park, Phase II, and South Beach Improvements, Reed Park (formerly Lincoln Park)
Improvements, Joslyn Park Improvements, and Park Facilities Maintenance Project,
Phases I and II In August, 1997, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
adopted a requirement that, as a condition for receipt of funds under the Safe
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Neighborhood Parks Propositions of 1992 and 1996. each grantee shall be reqUired to
fulfill ItS spending obligation on employment of at-risk youth as determmed by the Los
Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space DIstrict The City IS required to adopt
a Youth Employment Plan which explains how the City will meet Its spending obligation
for all of the projects that are funded by the 1992 and 1996 Propositions
Discussion
The City has been granted funds from the 1992 and 1996 Propositions under two types
of grant programs Specified Project Grants which were named In the ProposItIons and
Per Parcel Discretionary Grants that are allocated proportionally based on the number
of land parcels In the City The following chart summarizes the amount and type of
grant and the project for which It has or will be used
Amount Project
1992 Proposition A
Specified Grant $4,960,000 Palisades Park, Phase II
South Beach Improvements
Per Parcel Grants $ 151,250 Joslyn Park Improvements (Park
Malnt FacIlity Project, Phase I)
$ 546,180 Reed (formerly Lmcoln) Park
Improvements (completed)
1996 Proposition A
Specified Grant $1,700,000 Palisades Park, Phase II
South Beach Improvements
Per Parcel Grants $ 345,875 Park Mamtenance Facility
ProJect, Phase II
Total $7,703,305
Under the proVIsions of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space Dlstnct
POliCY, the City'S Youth Employment Goal (YEG) calculation IS equal to ten percent of
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the City'S total grant allocation- 10% of $7,703,305 = $770,330 Smce the City has
completed the Reed Park Improvements and fulfilled the youth employment obligation
on that project. the YEG IS reduced by $54,618 (10% of $546,180) for a total of
$715.712 The City has the option of meeting ItS YEG by employmg youth under one
of four methods (1) employment of youth dUring deSign and construction of PropOSItion
A funded Improvement projects, (2) employment of youth In maintenance at sites of
Proposition A projects, (3) employment of youth In the operation and programs at sites
of PropOSition A proJects, or (4) new employment of at-risk youth funded by the City at
any site
City staff IS recommendmg that the City meet Its YEG obligation under option # 4, Clty-
funded youth employment programs, since thIS approach proVides both employment
stipends and the support services that strengthen Job retention and permanent
placement The programs prOVide apprenticeship and employment opportunities as
well as employment preparation and skill development, SOCial service support. and case
management Programs Include the CItywide Youth Employment and Training
Program, the Santa MOnica High School Alliance, and the Santa Monica College - PICO
Partnership Program costs Incurred after August 7, 1997 are eligible to fulfill the City's
Youth Employment Goal As shown In the attached Youth Employment Plan, the total
elIgIble employment stIpend costs for these programs for FY 1997-98 IS $275,620 (pro-
rated to reflect costs after August 7.1997). and the proposed expenditure for FY 1998-
99 IS $300,676 The anticipated expenditure for 1999-00. the third year of the approved
Community Development Plan three-year funding cycle. IS $300.676 The total youth
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employment expenditure projected for these three years IS $876,972 whIch satisfies the
City's YEG of $715.712
BudgetlFinanciallmpact
The recommended action does not have a budget or financial Impact
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Youth Employment Plan
for projects funded under Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Propositions
(Proposition A) of 1992 and 1996 Beach Improvement Group (B I G ) Project,
Palisades Park. Phase II and South Beach Improvements, Reed (formerly Lincoln) Park
Improvements, Joslyn Park Improvements, Park FaCilities Maintenance Project, Phase I
and II
Prepared by Barbara Stanchfield, Director
Judith Meister, Beach Manager
Betty Macias, Semor Administrative Analyst
Department of Commumty and Cultural Services
Attachment A Youth Employment Plan
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Attachment A
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City of Santa Monica
Youth Employment Plan
Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Propositions of 1992 and 1996
Introduction
This Youth Employment Plan descnbes the employment programs and activItIes of at-risk
youth In fulfillment of the City of Santa MOnica's Youth Employment Goal. established for
projects funded by the Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Propositions
(PropOSition A) of 1992 and 1996
BackRround:
The City of Santa MOnica has received funding In the amount of $7,703,305 from the
County of Los Angeles RegIonal Park and Open Space Dlstnct for the followmg prOJects'
Amount Project
1992 ProposItion A
Specified Grant $4.960.000 Palisades Park. Phase II
South Beach Improvements
Per Parcel Grants $ 151,250 Joslyn Park Improvements (Park
Malnt FacIlity Project, Phase I)
$ 546,180 Reed (formerly Lincoln) Park
Improvements (completed)
1996 Proposition A
Specified Grant $1,700,000 Palisades Park, Phase II
South Beach Improvements
Per Parcel Grants $ 345,875 Park Maintenance Facility Project,
Phase II
Total $7,703,305
The Reed Park Improvements were completed In 1995 and Included Improved
landscaping and recreation areas, enhanced secunty and lighting, and repairs to park
bUildings and restrooms The Beach Improvement Group (BIG) Project, scheduled to
begin construction In June, 1998, Includes Improvements to Palisades Park such as
Improved landscaping, pathways, Irrigation and drainage systems, new park furniture and
IIghtmg. new restrooms, and enhancement of key elements of the park The BIG Project
also Includes Improvement to South Beach such as new paving, lighting, seating, and
restrooms, expansion of Chess Park, refurbIshment of Muscle Beach and the creation of
a new children's fitness play area The Joslyn Park Improvement, Parks Facilities
Maintenance Project, Phase I, scheduled for construction In July, 1998, Includes
Improvements to the basketball courts and playground equipment The Park Facilities
Maintenance Project, Phase II, currently In the deSign phase, will Include general park
Improvements to a number of City parks
Santa Monica Youth Employment Programs and Activities
The City's Youth Employment Plan Includes both City operated apprenticeship and
employment programs and programs operated by non-profit agencies that have
receIved grant contracts under the CIty's Commumty Development Plan. a three -year
plan approved and funded for the period FY1 997 - 2000 These programs prOVide
employment stipends and support services Including employment preparation,
assessment, educational and SOCial service support and case management to
strengthen Job retention and permanent placement Each of the programs targets at-
risk youth Within the City of Santa MOnica The program costs shown below reflect
fundmg that IS targeted strictly to employment of the youth partiCipants The programs
are deSCribed below
1 Santa Monica High School Alliance: Under this program. 120 youth ages 14-
18 receIve Job skills development, employment stipends for placement In career-
relevant Jobs, academic/career counseling, SOCial service support, college
planning and non-stipend employment
Cost of Youth Employment
Total estimated hours of youth employment 14,000
Cost per hour x $ 554
Total cost of youth employment $ 77,560
Method of Youth Employment
Local at-risk youth are recruited through the Santa Monica HIgh School
Job/Career Center and Identified through counselors In the Alliance At-Risk
Youth Program
2 City Youth Employment and Training Program: ProVides 20 at-risk youth ages
18-24 With City-paid apprentice pOSitions In the areas of street maintenance,
fleet management, carpentry, plumbing and electrical SuperviSion and trammg
IS proVided through the City'S EnVIronmental and Public Works Department On-
gOing case-management IS provided by Chrysalis. a non-profit employment
services agency, contracted by the City
Cost of Youth Employment
Total estimated hours of youth employment 15,600
Cost per hour K. $ 7 16 (avg)
Total cost of youth employment $111,696
Method of Youth Employment
Local at-risk youth are recruIted through Chrysalis and the Vlrglnta Avenue Park
Employment Program Youth are employed directly by the City through the
Environmental and Public Works Department
3 Santa Monica College - Pico Partnership: A partnership between Santa
MOnica College and Virginia Avenue Park. this program provides 50 at-risk, low-
Income students WIth Jobs, career counselmg on campus. tutoring, mentoring
and academIC assessment
Cost of Youth Employment
Total estimated hours of youth employment 18.000
Cost per hour x.. $ 6 19
Total cost of youth employment $111,420
Method of Youth Employment
Local at-risk youth are recruited through the Virginia Avenue Park Employment
Program and the Santa MOnica College Job Center Youth are paid through a
contract between the City and Santa MOnica College
City of Santa Monica Youth Employment Goal:
Under the provIsions of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space Dlstnct
policy on employment of at-risk youth. the Youth Employment Goal (YEG) for the CIty of
Santa Monrca IS 5770,331 (equal to 10% of the total City development project funding
from Proposition A of 1992 and 1996) Since the Reed Park Improvement Project was
completed In September, 1995, and the youth employment obllgatron satisfied, the
City'S YEG IS reduced by 10% of that project funding (10% x $546,180 = $54,618) for a
total YEG of $715,712 The current plan to meet the City's YEG IS
Annual Expenditures
Payroll/Stipends
Santa MOnica HIgh School Alliance $ 77,560
CYETP $111,696
SMC - P,CO PartnershIp $111,420
Total Youth Employment $300,676
Projected Youth Employment Costs FY 1997-98 $275,620**
FY 1998-99 $300,676
FY 1999-00 $300,676
Grand Total $876,972
YEG Goal $715,712
** FY 1997-98 costs pro-rated to reflect expenditures after Aug ust 7, 1997
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