CC - 2015-16 - Approving the Youth Employment Plan for the Los Angeles County Proposition A Funding for the Rosemead Community Recreation Center Renovation Project RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CA
APPROVING THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A FUNDING FOR THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the voters of the County of Los Angeles Approved Proposition A in
1992 making available funding for Parks and Recreation facilities throughout the County;
and
WHEREAS,the County of Los Angeles has made available to the City of Rosemead
excess Proposition A funds in the amount of $500,000 for the Rosemead Community
Recreation Center Renovations Project, on the condition that certain project requirements
are met by the City; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles requires, as a component of the Proposition
A funding, a plan for the employment of youth on any project or in any facility that is funded
with Proposition A monies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has prepared and implemented a plan to employ
youths ages 16-24 at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center for approximately
2,850 hours in Fiscal Year 2014-15.
NOW THEREFORE, the Youth Employment Plan for the Rosemead Community
Recreation Center is approved for ongoing implementation in accordance with the policies
set forth by the County of Los Angeles as a condition of receiving and utilizing Proposition
A Funds for the Rosemead Community Recreation Center Renovation Project.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of March 2015.
William Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman
City Attorney
Youth Employment Plan
City of Rosemead
Rosemead Community Recreation Center Renovation Project
Grant No. 58H8-12-2303
BACKGROUND
Los Angeles County Park and Open Space District awarded the City of Rosemead a
grant in the amount of $500,000 for the Rosemead Community Recreation Center
Renovation Project. The purpose of the grant is to aid in costs associated with
improving and expanding the center's functions. Specifically, the improvements expand
current classroom space, create a computer lab, improve lighting and HVAC system
efficiencies, and replace doors and windows. The improvements will help the City of
Rosemead to better serve City and area residents of all ages through educational,
exercise, and enrichment classes, community events, and facility rentals to government
agencies, community organizations, and residents.
Recreation Leaders, youth ages 16 to 24, under direct supervision, will be primarily
responsible for daily operations of the Rosemead Community Recreation Center. They
will inform patrons of available activities, register them for programs, maintain facility
conditions, and oversee its use.
TASKS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY AT-RISK YOUTH
Recreation Leaders are assigned to facility operations daily. Tasks include:
1. Light facility maintenance including general cleaning and set up of tables and
chairs,
2. Customer service including telephone and in-person patron interaction,
3. Class and activity patron registration and community facility rentals through the
City's computer-based point of sale (POS) system, and
4. Assist in the development and implementation of community special events at
the Center.
ESTIMATED COST OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Recreation Leaders are paid $9 per hour and can work up to 20 hours per week. There
are three Recreation Leaders assigned to the Rosemead Community Recreation
Center. The total estimated hours for fiscal year 2014 - 15 are as follows:
3 staff x 19 hours x 50 weeks: 2850 hours
Cost per hour: $9.00
Total estimated cost of youth employment for FY 2014 - 15: $25,650
METHOD OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
The City of Rosemead's Human Resources Department recruits local youth and the City
receives referrals for youth employment through the South Bay Workforce Investment
Board. Youth, ages 16 — 24, are hired in accordance with the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District's definition of at-risk youth.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT GOAL
The program teaches youth a variety of customer service, point of sale, general
maintenance, and facility supervision skills. All Recreation Leaders assigned to the
Rosemead Community Recreation Center are required to learn all functions as they are
expected to oversee all daily operations during their shifts.
The RCRC re-opened to the public July 2014. The facility offers classes, events, and
rentals to the Rosemead and broader community since its reopening. Thus, Recreation
Leaders have already worked 1300 hours in the current fiscal year overseeing the
centers operations. We will complete our Youth Employment Goals by June 30, 2015.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OFLOSANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2015-16 being:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
PLAN FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PROPOSITION A FUNDING FOR THE
ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY RECREATION
CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 24th of March,
2015, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER T Z//
DATE: MARCH 24, 2015
SUBJECT: LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A GRANT FUNDS -
APPROVAL OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLANS AS A COMPONENT
SUMMARY
In 1992, Los Angeles County voters approved Proposition A, which provides funding for
the development and operation of parks and open space facilities within the County.
Recently, the City has received grants from the County Supervisor's Office of excess
Proposition A funds for two projects in the amount of $600,000. Proposition A grant
funds have been appropriated for the renovation of the Rosemead Community
Recreation Center (RCRC) in the amount of $500,000 and for tree planting and
beautification throughout the City in the amount of $100,000. Included in the
implementation policies of these grants is the requirement to utilize youth employment
for a portion of the project or ongoing operation of any project or facility that has
received Proposition A funding. The Youth Employment Plans associated with these
two grant awards are presented for approval.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 2015-16 and Resolution
2015-17 approving the Youth Employment Plans for the Proposition A projects, as
required by Los Angeles County.
DISCUSSION
On July 24th 2012, the City of Rosemead entered into a grant agreement with LA
County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Rosemead Community
Recreation Center (RCRC) Renovation Project. The grant provided excess Proposition
A funds the needed renovations to the RCRC in the amount of $500,000. The funding
agreement clarifies all of the policies for the grant, including the adoption of a Youth
Employment Plan. The plan put forth by the Parks & Recreation Department utilizes its
existing employment of parks and recreation staff to meet the requirements. The Parks
and Recreation Department currently employees three youths, ages of 16 and 24, at the
RCRC for approximately 2,800 hours annually. The renovation project is nearing
completion and approval of the Youth Employment Plan is required to process the grant
reimbursement.
ITEM NUMBER;
City Council Meeting
March 24,2015
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On January 27th 2014, the City received additional Proposition A funding for tree
planting throughout the City. The grant provided the City with funding to plant trees in
right of ways, parks, and other locations. This project is underway and is scheduled for
completion in 2015. The Public Works Department plans to meet the Youth Employment
requirement of this grant by entering into an agreement with the Los Angeles
Conservation Corps. The Los Angeles Conservation Corps is a youth development
agency that offers both a state accredited charter school and job development through
conservation projects. Utilization of the Conservation Corp crews to plant approximately
50 trees will satisfy the youth employment component of this grant.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Upon approval of these Youth Employment Plans, the City will process the
reimbursement of Proposition A funds in the amount of $600,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (C) of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared By: Prepared By:
Isaac Bravo Sean
Administrative Intern Acting Public Works Manager
• fitted By:
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rAtk Scott
Parks a • Recrea ion Director
Attachments:
A. Resolution 2015-16
B. Youth Employment Plan for RCRC Renovation Project
C. Resolution 2015-17
D. Youth Employment Plan for Rosemead Tree Planting Project