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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 0715 CC REG ITEM 11EI MOORPARk"M//09 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 JRPARK, CALlFC,—,N' c; ,,y Council Meefng of `-� 199—k AC710N: M E M O R A N D U M _.- BY TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Assistant to the City Manager q_\ DATE: July 9, 1992 (7/15 City Council Meeting) SUBJECT: Consider Report on Proposed At Risk Youth Program. Summary At the joint meeting between the City Council and the Moorpark Unified School District, Council requested additional background information on the proposal currently being developed by the Council Committee on At Risk Youth. Staff is requesting that the Council approve the Committee's proposal and authorize draft agreements between the City, MUSD, and El Concilio. Background Pursuant to Council's May 17, 1991 direction, the Council Committee on At Risk Youth (Mayor Lawrason and Councilmember Perez) formed an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of community and civic organizations and MUSD. The Ad Hoc Committee conducted two public meetings on "at risk" youth to identify the needs of the community. As a result of the public workshops, one in which E1 Concilio participated, El Concilio presented the Ad Hoc Committee with a proposal to provide youth programs designed to involve "at risk youth" with the objective of diverting them from gang activities. While the Council Committee's original direction was to design an in -house city youth program which would include a part -time Youth Outreach Coordinator, E1 Concilio's proposal demonstrated that the funds allocated by the City for an "at risk" youth program would have a far greater impact if combined with the agency's ability and willingness to secure grant funding. Once E1 Concilio's proposal appeared to be a feasible alternative to the City's original direction, the Council Committee began discussions with MUSD regarding financial and operational support. PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M. PEREZ ROY E. TALLEY JR. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Printed On Recvcled Parr f At Risk Youth July 9, 1992 Page 2 In summary, E1 Concilio's proposal, called Project Pride, is designed to target "at risk" youth with the goal of engaging them in constructive activities, instilling pride, and involving parents and the community. Their final proposal evolved as a result of many meetings between the Council Committee, MUSD, and E1 Concilio in an effort to develop a program specific to the needs of Moorpark. The activities targeted at "at risk" youth include an academic tutorial program for grades 1 through 12, weekly enrichment activities, two -day growth experience camp -outs, and a youth leadership conference. Project Pride would also provide opportunities for parents to receive on -going parenting skills training as well as family needs assessments and information and referral services. The estimated total first year annual budget for Project Pride is $94,800. E1 Concilio, with its experience in securing grant funds, will provide approximately $54,000 toward the program's operations. The City's share of the costs will be $20,000 and the school district will contribute $8,000 in cash and $12,800 in in- kind services. If approved by Council, the City will need to draft agreements with MUSD and E1 Concilio. The agreements should identify the City as the lead agency, list the responsibilities and commitments of each party, provide for continual program evaluation, and allow for a second year. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Council: 1. Approve the Council Committee on At Risk Youth's proposal for a program to target "at risk" youth; 2. Direct the Council Committee and staff to draft a cooperative agreement with MUSD and a contract with E1 Concilio for Project Pride for Council consideration on August 18; and 3. Direct the Council Committee and staff to obtain two year commitments from MUSD and E1 Concilio for program funding and operation. Attachment: Project Pride Proposal N MOORPARK. PROJECT PRIDE 1992 PROPOSAL Moorpark Project Pride is a community based youth violence and delinquency program. The program is designed to address the current gaps in programs targeting "at risk" Moorpark youth as reflected in the City of Moorpark Gang Forum report of August 13, 1991. E1 Concilio del Condado de Ventura in collaboration with the City of Moorpark, Moorpark Unified School District, Our Town. local businesses and other social service organizations seeks to implement Project Pride as a city -wide effort to provide needed community based alternative programs for youth. parents and community at large. The 1st year program is June 30. 1993 with objective calendar September 15 to Jun entire year, with events and staff will train, assist and regularly scheduled basis. scheduled to begin July 1, 1992 and end 1 running concurrently with the school e 15. Objective 2 and 3 will run the activities. Existing Community Service provide support to staff to be hired on a The overall goal of Moorpark Project Pride is as follows: GOAL: To provide a proactive community -based approach towards addressing the issues of "at risk" youth and their families residing in the City of Moorpark to include: after - school academic assistance; parenting skills workshops; culturally relevant leadership development activities; community awareness workshops; and pre - employment preparation. Objective 1. To develop and provide direct after - school tutorial services to identified and referred "at risk" students from the Moorpark Unified School District and service agencies. and to coordinate and provide in collaboration with other service agencies. weekly Friday Cultural Enrichment activities to students enrolled in the program. Activities 1. To provide academic tutorial services to 30 students grades 1 -8, 1 hours per day 2 days per week each. To provide academic study team sessions to 30 students grades 9 -12, 2 hours, 2 days per week each. 3. To offer all participating students Friday Cultural Enrichment activities at 2 hours per week each. Objective 2. To organize, in coordination with and with support from other community based organizations, services agencies and educational ~' institutions; activities which promote: proactive alternatives to addressing issues of .youth violence; community -wide communication; individual and community development; and youth delinquency. r Activities 1. To coordinate two 2 day personal growth experience camp -outs for no less than twenty -five (25)) "at risk" Moorpark Jr. high and high school youth (July and August 1992). 2. To include twenty -five (2S) "at risk" Moorpark youth to participate in the E1 Concilio /CSON Spring Youth Leadership Conference (March 1993). 3. To provide bi- monthly parenting skills training workshops with no less than 50% participation from the parents of ,youth participating in Project Pride. Workshops will also be open to all parents and individuals residing with -in the City of Moorpark interested in participating (on going). 4. To provide individual and family needs assessments and information and referral services for all participants and their families, as needed or requested (on- going). Ob iective 3. To assist the City of Moorpark. Moorpark Unified School District and the community at large in the process of ongoing evaluation and assessment of this and other programs /projects which benefit ,youth and their families. Activities 1. To sponsor two (2) community forums throughout the year to review status of program, share information and nurture on -going collaboration (September. February). 2. To develop opportunities for the City of Moorpark and Ventura County law enforcement, staff and representatives to participate in program activities, events and meetings as volunteer tutors, chaperones, precentors, and organizers. 3. To work with the City-of Moorpark and Moorpark Unified School District staff in implementing a successful program of outreach, referral, service and evaluation (on- going). Community Outreach Ongoing community outreach is a key component towards insuring the maximum effectiveness of Project Pride. Community outreach will entail efforts to recruit youth participants in local activities and volunteers, to maintain a generally high level of community awareness of the project and its progress. Outreach will therefore include: 1.) presentations and individual meetings with school administration and staff. 2.) ongoing meetings with law enforcement representatives, 3.) presentations to such non governmental groups, such as: ,youth groups (on campus and in the community) parent groups, service clubs, business and professional associations, and community college student and personnel organizations, 4.) individual and group contact with youth at locations in the community most frequented, and 5.) the desimination of information through printed and electronic media, ie. public service announcements, flyers, and posters.