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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17- Mayor's Office ORiGiNAL CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: May 7,2009 Subject: RESOLUTIONS OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S TWO-YEAR CALGRIP GRANT FUNDED PROGRAM From: Mayor Patrick J. Morris Dept: Mayor's Office MICC Meeting Date: June 1, 2009 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: November 17, 2008 Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council authorizing the City of San Bernardino to apply to the California State Office of Emergency Services for a California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CaIGRIP) grant. Recommended Motion: Adopt said resolutions . t~~ S nature Contact person: Kent PHxton Phone" 5133 Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Resolutions & Agreements Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: No net cost the City; contract costs of $380,000 paid by $400,000 in grant funds awarded to City by the California State Office of Emergency Services Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Descrip.) 123-847 -5xxx Finance: Agenda Item No. ;?5/J '5 2001?- /33 02atJ9- /3 i $' ~O()7- /35 J ~/1 c,-I-oq CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ST AFF REPORT Subiect: Authorize the City Manager to execute service agreements with the following entities for implementation of the $400,000 California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) grant received by the City of San Bernardino from the State of California Office of Emergency Services: . San Bernardino/Riverside Catholic Charities in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for CalGRIP program services; . San Bernardino National Forest Association (Urban Youth Conservation Corps) in the amount not to exceed $115,000 for CalGRIP program services; and . Foundation for California State University San Bernardino in the amount not to exceed $15,000 for CalGRIP evaluation services. Back2round: In October 2008, the California State Office of Emergency Services (OES) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the California Gang, Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Program. Cities could apply for up to $400,000 in grant funds to implement an evidence-based strategy to reduce gang and youth gun violence. The Mayor's Office received notice from the Governor's Office on March 26, 2009, that the City of San Bernardino will receive $400,000 in CalGRIP funds. On April 27, 2009, the City of San Bernardino received the official award letter of grant funds from OES. The Mayor's Office has been working with the National League of Cities' Institute for Youth, Education, and Families, as well as the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, and the Governor's Office, as part of the California 13-Cities Gang Prevention Network. The goal of the Network is to reduce gang-related violence and victimization through cross-city peer learning, to identify and implement best practices, and to initiate State policy change to reduce gang violence. Operation Phoenix is being viewed as a model for gang prevention by the Network as it incorporates best practice elements as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Model Programs. The Mayor's Office engaged several local nonprofits to help design and implement the programmatic elements for the City's CalGRIP application: Catholic Charities, the San Bernardino National Forest Association (Urban Youth Conservation Corps), and California State University San Bernardino, Center for the Study of Correctional Education. The application proposed to fund an anti-gang program with the elements sought by the CalGRIP RFP (gang prevention, intervention, reentry, education, job training and skills development, family and community services) by contracting with two existing community-based organizations (Catholic Charities and San Bernardino National Forest Association) to augment their services to youth involved in gang activity or at-risk of gang affiliation. The application also included a contract with the CSUSB Foundation for program evaluation and reporting required by CalGRIP, through the CSUSB Center for the Study of Correctional Education. -1- Catholic Charities has a long and distinguished history of providing social services in the City of San Bernardino. Their local office is located in the Operation Phoenix central target area. Catholic Charities will serve 50 gang-involved 18 to 25 year-old youth in the City of San Bernardino who are referred through the Probation Department and the California State Department of Juvenile Justice (OJJDP). Catholic Charities will provide "wraparound case management" services to this population, based on the OJJDP model program strategy that reduces recidivism through intensive intervention work with the offender and their family. Catholic Charities will work with the Operation Phoenix Street Team to identify this target youth population in the Operation Phoenix target areas and to access resources for the youth and their families. The San Bernardino National Forest Association, through its Urban Youth Conservation Corps (UYCC) program, will serve 20 high-risk youth ages 12 to 17 identified through the Probation Department and the Operation Phoenix Street Team in the Operation Phoenix target areas. Participants in the UYCC will be engaged in three program elements: (1) technical training and participation in forestry management and professional tree care through hands-on experience in the San Bernardino National Forest and San Bernardino city parks; (2) participant development through weekly classes such as life skills, job readiness training, employability skills building, anger and stress management classes, and other trainings adapted from the National Fire Academy; and (3) educational enrichment through tutoring and innovative classes to improve the academic performance of UYCC participants. The UYCC has an existing contract with the Housing Authority, and they have been successful in keeping 80% of the youth they serve out of the gang lifestyle; many of those youth receive the skills necessary to obtain jobs with the forestry service. Finally, the CSUSB Foundation, through its Center for the Study of Correctional Education, will provide the outcomes evaluation for the grant including tracking: 1) recidivism rates, 2) number of youth entering employment, 3) family functioning, and 4) pre/post qualitative research on criminal and gang related attitudes and behavior. The annual budget for the two-year CalGRIP grant includes: . $125,000 per year for Catholic Charities . $57,500 per year for the San Bernardino National Forest Association . $7,500 per year for CSUSB Foundation; and . $10,000 per year for the City administration of the grant. Grant funds cannot be used to supplant existing activities. The grant period is from January 1, 2009 to December 30, 2010. The City Manager's Office will administer the grant funds, and the Mayor's Office will oversee implementation of grant's programmatic elements. Fiscal Impact: There will be no cost to the City for this grant program. The $400,000 in grant funding from OES will offset the proposed contract amounts with Catholic Charities, San Bernardino National Forest Association, and the CSUSB Foundation. The grant funding allows up to $10,000 per year to cover the City's cost of administering the grant. The required in-kind match for the grant will be provided by participating community-based organizations as outlined in the grant RFP. Recommendation: Adopt resolutions. -2- CC(Q)[Plf 1 2 3 4 5 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE CATHOLIC CHARITIES TO IMPLEMENT AN EVIDENCED-BASED STRATEGY TO REDUCE GANG AND YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S CALGRIP GRANT 6 WHEREAS, the California State Office of Emergency Services has approved a 7 $400,000 grant for the California Gang, Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) 8 Program for the City of San Bernardino ("City") to implement an evidence-based strategy to 9 reduce gang and youth gun violence through focused deterrence and employment services to 10 qualified youth; and 11 WHEREAS, the grant awarded to the City of San Bernardino provides that the 12 CalGRIP grant funds will be used for an anti-gang program with the elements required under 13 CalGRIP (gang prevention, intervention, reentry, education, job training and skills 14 development, family and community services) by contracting with San Bernardino/Riverside 15 Catholic Charities to augment their existing services to youth involved in gang activity or at-risk 16 of gang affiliation. 17 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON 18 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 19 SECTION 1. The City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and 20 directed to execute on behalf of said City, the Services Agreement between San 21 Bernardino/Riverside Catholic Charities and the City of San Bernardino, which is attached 22 hereto, marked Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at 23 length. 24 SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded 25 if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty (60) days of the passage of this 26 resolution. 27 /// 28 /// -1- -If / 7 -;1- . ?/#/ 1 2 3 4 5 6 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE CATHOLIC CHARITIES TO IMPLEMENT AN EVIDENCED-BASED STRATEGY TO REDUCE GANG AND YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S CALGRIP GRANT I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7 _dayof 8 ,2009, by the following vote, to wit: 9 Council Members: Nays Abstain Absent Ayes 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 BY: ESTRADA BAXTER BRINKER SHORETT KELLEY JOHNSON MCCAMMACK City Clerk ,2009. The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this _ day of Patrick J. Morris Mayor Approved as to form: ~ es F. Penman, City Attorney 28 -2- EXHIBIT "A" 1 SERVICES AGREEMENT 2 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this _day of ,2009, by and between 3 San Bernardino/Riverside Catholic Charities, Inc. ("CONTRACTOR"), a nonprofit 4 corporation under the laws of the State of California, and the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 5 a charter city ("CITY"). 6 WHEREAS, CITY has received a California Gang Reduction, Intervention, and 7 Prevention (CaIGRIP) grant from the State of California Office of Emergency Services to 8 implement an evidence-based strategy to reduce gang and youth violence through focused 9 deterrence and employment services to qualified youth; and 10 WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is competent, experienced and able to perform the 11 services required under the City's CalGRIP grant; 12 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions set forth herein, 13 the parties agree as follows: 14 1. SERVICES; REPORTING. 15 For the remuneration set forth III this Agreement, CITY hereby engages 16 CONTRACTOR to perform the scope of the work and services designated to be performed by 17 CONTRACTOR as detailed in "Project Narrative" of the City's approved CalGRIP grant, and 18 in accordance with the timeline set forth therein, a copy of which is marked "Attachment 1" 19 and is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"). The Services 20 provided by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement shall be at the direction and under 21 the oversight of the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino, or his designee. 22 CONTRACTOR shall attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings with CITY to coordinate 23 the Services provided by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will provide quarterly reports to 24 the City Manager that shall include the following: (a) the number of clients served by 25 CONTRACTOR during the reporting period; (b) the Services provided by CONTRACTOR 26 during the reporting period; and ( c) a summary of expenditures during the reporting period. 27 CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with the above reporting requirements may lead to a 28 delay or denial of the compensation for Services, as provided for in this Agreement. -1- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall begin June 1, 2009 and terminate on December 30, 2010. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by thirty (30) days written notice by either party. 3. COMPENSATION; PAYMENT. For CONTRACTOR's performance of the Services during the term of this Agreement, CITY shall compensate CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Nine Dollars ($13,889) per month. The compensation provided herein shall be paid to CONTRACTOR in arrears for Services performed, based on a monthly invoice to CITY from CONTRACTOR detailing the Services performed and expenditures incurred by CONTRACTOR. CITY retains the right to challenge all or any part of an invoice. The total amount of compensation paid to CONTRACTOR by CITY pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000). 4. RECORDS. CONTRACTOR shall maintain financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in such a manner as to permit CITY to easily trace the expenditure of funds. All books and records of CONTRACTOR are to be kept open for inspection at any time during the business day by the CITY or its officers or agents. Failure to submit the financial records in accordance with this section will result in the CONTRACTOR reimbursing the CITY in the full amount received by the CONTRACTOR. 5. INDEMNITY. CONTRACTOR agrees to and shall indemnify and hold CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, and representatives, free and harmless from all claims, actions, damages and liabilities of any kind and nature arising from bodily injury, including death, or property damage, based or asserted upon any actual or alleged act or omission of CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or volunteers, relating to or in any way connected with the accomplishment of the work or performance of services under this Agreement, unless the bodily injury or property damage was actually caused by the sole -2- 1 negligence of CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives. As part of the 2 foregoing indemnity, CONTRACTOR agrees to protect and defend at its own expense, 3 including attorneys' fees, CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives 4 from any and all legal actions based upon such actual or alleged acts or omissions. 5 CONTRACTOR hereby waives any and all rights to any types of express or implied 6 indemnity against CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives, with 7 respect to third party claims against CONTRACTOR relating to or in any way connected with 8 the accomplishment of the or performance of services under this Agreement. 9 6. INSURANCE. 10 While not restricting or limiting the foregoing, during the term of this 11 Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain in effect policies of comprehensive public, 12 general and automobile liability insurance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single 13 limit, and statutory worker's compensation coverage, and shall file copies of said policies with 14 CITY's Risk Manager prior to undertaking any work under this Agreement. CITY shall be set 15 forth as an additional named insured in each policy of insurance provided hereunder. The 16 Certificate of Insurance furnished to CITY shall require the insurer to notify CITY at least 17 thirty (30) days prior to any change in or termination of the policy. 18 7. NON-DISCRIMINATION. 19 In the performance of this Agreement and in the hiring and recruitment of 20 employees, CONTRACTOR shall not engage in, nor permit its officers, employees or agents 21 to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race, religion, color, 22 national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, 23 sexual gender or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. 24 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. 25 CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services provided by this Agreement, but for 26 all intents and purposes, CONTRACTOR shall be an independent contractor and not an agent 27 or employee of CITY. CONTRACTOR shall secure, at its expense, and be responsible for 28 any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance -3- 1 Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for 2 CONTRACTOR and its officers, agents, employees, and all business licenses, if any are 3 required, in connection with the Services to be performed hereunder. 4 9. BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE AND OTHER 5 REQUIREMENTS. 6 CONTRACTOR warrants that it possesses, or it shall obtain and maintain, a 7 business registration certificate pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of 8 San Bernardino, and any other licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approval of 9 whatever nature that are legally required of CONTRACTOR to practice its business or 10 profession, or to perform the Services provided by this Agreement. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10. NOTICES. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressed as follows: TO CITY: City Manager's Office 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 TO CONTRACTOR: KenF. Sawa San Bernardino/Riverside Catholic Charities 1450 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92405 11. ATTORNEYS' FEES. 21 In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with this 22 Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all costs 23 and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the 24 exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, 25 conditions or provisions hereof. The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney and 26 members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of CITY shall be considered 27 "attorneys' fees" for the purposes of this paragraph. 28 -4- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12. ASSIGNMENT. CONTRACTOR shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of CONTRACTOR's interest in this Agreement without CITY's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for the termination of this Agreement. Regardless of CITY's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release CONTRACTOR of CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by CONTRACTOR hereunder for the term of this Agreement. 13. VENUE. The parties hereto agree that all actions or proceedings arising in conjunction with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated either in the State Courts in the County of San Bernardino, State of California or the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Riverside Division. The aforementioned choice of venue is intended by the parties to be the mandatory and not permissive in nature. 14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. 15. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns. 16. HEADINGS. The subject headings of the sections of this Agreement are included for the purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the construction or the interpretation of any of its provisions. 17. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall -5- 1 remain in full force and effect. 2 18. REMEDIES; WAIVER. 3 All remedies available to either party for one or more breaches by the other 4 party are and shall be deemed cumulative and may be exercised separately or concurrently 5 without waiver of any other remedies. The failure of either party to act in the event of a 6 breach of this Agreement by the other shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach or a 7 waiver of future breeches, unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party 8 against whom enforcement is sought. 9 AMENDMENT. 19. 10 This Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement executed by the 11 parties, and may not be amended by oral agreement. The City Manager is authorized to 12 execute an amendment to this Agreement on behalf of CITY for the sole purpose of extending 13 the term of this Agreement for a period to not exceed six (6) months, but such Amendment 14 shall have no affect or change whatsoever on the total amount of compensation payable under 15 this Agreement pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Agreement. 16 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 17 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and the understanding between 18 the parties, and supersedes any prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject 19 matter of this Agreement. 20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the 21 day and date first shown. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ATTEST: CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO By: Charles E. McNeely, City Manager By: Rachel Clark, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. By: Its: -6- ATTACHI\1ENT HI" GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF ErviERGEh!CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 A. PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. STATEMENT OF NEED 1.1 Gang and Youth Violence Problem: The City of San Bernardino has been challenged by an increasing level of gang-related crime and activity that impacted the city for decades. A multitude of factors influence the situation including lack of employment, poverty, low levels of education, higher than average school dropout and delinquency rates. These factors create an environment ripe for gang activity and crime, which prompted the City of San Bernardino to form Operation Phoenix. Operation Phoenix (OP) is a multi-jurisdictional neighborhood-based approach to reducing crime and violence. The purpose of OP is to provide a data-driven, coordinated response to crime and related family and youth issues in targeted areas in the City of San Bernardino. The City of San Bernardino has experienced a decrease in gang-related violence and residents are feeling more comfortable in their neighborhoods since the beginning of OP (California State University San Bernardino Survey, 2007). The success achieved by OP in just over two years represents the collective efforts of many agencies and organizations. The City of San Bernardino remains in an at-risk situation for gang crime and violence; however, continued support and resources are vital to sustain and further improve life within the city. The City of San Bernardino continues to experience economic challenges resulting from the loss of its three largest employers during the late 1990's. Property values and rents continue to be depressed and lo~er than surrounding cities within the county (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). The entire city is part of an Enterprise Zone pursuant to Government Code Section 7082. The designated enterprise zone is the San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone (SBVE Zone), which is a shared zone which includes sections of three cities: Colton, Rialto, and San Bernardino. The SBVE Zone meets the standard for two bonus criteria: poverty level and unique distress. A high level of gang activity in the City of San Bernardino is identified as one as well as poverty level. According to census data, 94% of the census tract/block populations live below City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ErViERGENCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 the poverty level. Unemployment is approximately 10% higher than the statewide average. The median household income in the city is $38,084/year as compared to the county median at $49,026/year. Within the OP target areas the median income hovers around $21 ,SOO/year. As the county seat, the City of San Bernardino is the center of county social services and serves as a magnet, attracting unemployed and homeless individuals in need of assistance. According to the San Bernardino County Human Services 2008 Report, County Residents Receiving Aid by Cities, the City of San Bernardino has 20.2% of its residence receiving some sort of public assistance amounting to over $364,000,000 per year, the most in San Bernardino County. The population of the City of San Bernardino has a low level of educational/academic achievement. Educational achievement for those 25 years or older shows 26% high school graduates, 22% some college but no degree, 6% possess an Associate's degree, 8% Bachelor's degree, 3% graduate level degrees (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). Over 40% of the population, 25 years or older, do not have a high school diploma or GED. These educational and economic demographics illustrate the vulnerability of this population to criminal and gang activity. The lower educational attainment can be directly correlated to the lower than average household incomes and the propensity to require government aid. According to 2004 U.S. Census Bureau tabulations, adults age 18 and older with a Bachelor's Degree earned an average of $51,554, while those with a high school diploma earned $28,645, those without a high school diploma earned an average of $19,169. These economic factors undoubtedly form components of a recipe for the presence of gang influence and activity (Richardson, 2001). The situation within the city schools is tenuous, leading to a significant gang influence. The City of San Bernardino Unified School District suffers from a relatively high school dropout r.ate of 34.5% compared to the state average of 24.2% (California Department of Education, 2008). During the 2006-2007 school years, the district had over 80 expulsions and over 5,700 suspensions that were violence- or drug-related (California Department of Education, 2008). City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI\!OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 More than 1,000 students are enrolled in continuation classes and 255 students are in pregnant or parenting school programs. The problems associated with gang members in schools are becoming more of an issue for school administrators and police. A 2004 Gangs and Drug Taskforce Preliminary Report, which surveyed schools in San Bernardino County, indicated that approximately 72% of schools responding indicated that there were indicators of gang presence on their campuses. Approximately 50% of the responding middle and high schools said that the gang presence increased problems on school grounds. The San Bernardino City Unified School District Police report that there are over 1,000 identified gang members within the school system. During the 2007-8 school year the San Bernardino City Unified School District Police reported over 2,500 documented gang related incidents. School officials thus are required to focus more of their resources to combating gang-related problems and less on student learning. High school and middle school students expressed anxiety about coming to campus due to the intimidating presence of gangs in and around school. The City of San Bernardino's crime rate, particularly those categorized as Class 1 Violent Crimes, has historically been one of the highest in California. Comparisons with other neighboring cities, with similar demographics, and county and state indices clearly indicate the need for sustained support and resources directed within the City of San Bernardino. The violent crime index has been nearly double that of the state and neighboring communities within the county (See Table 1). TABLE 1: Per Capita Part I Violent Crime Rates per 1 ,000 2005 2006 2007 San Bernardino City 13 10 11 San Bernardino County 4.9 4.9 4.8 Ontario 5.2 5.7 4.9 California State 5.1 5.2 5.2 Fontana 4.6 4.9 5.1 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERhlOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI-JCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Over the past decade, the City of San Bernardino experienced a large increase in gang- related criminal activity, memberships and associations. The city has been heavily impacted by this trend resulting in a decreased quality of life and a flight of middle class residents to neighboring cities. The city continues to experience a high level of gang activity and gang- related crimes arising from traditional home-grown gangs, as well as gangs that migrated from Los Angeles and other larger metropolitan areas. Gang activity occurs throughout the city but is heavily concentrated in the California Gardens, Arden and Guthrie neighborhoods. The San Bernardino Police Department identified 6 Caucasian, 12 African American, 12 Hispanic and 6 Asian gangs that are active in the city. There are 3,798 known gang members in the City of San Bernardino (City of San Bernardino Police). The County of San Bernardino estimates the countywide gang population to range between 11,000 to 13,000, thus making the City of San Bernardino home to nearly a quarter of the entire county gang population. After seven months of deployment, an initial report on the OP Neighborhood Initiative found that as a result of the focused crime fighting efforts; overall crime in the area had decreased by nearly 38%. A Quality of Life Survey, conducted by California State University, San Bernardino found that in eight months, the percent of residents who perceived the neighborhood as unsafe, declined by 40%. A recent report by city and county officials highlighted OP's success and cost effectiveness. The report found that violent crime fell 21 % citywide and 38% in the target neighborhood in the last six months of 2006 compared with the same time period in 2005. Since the initiative began, there have been no homicides in the target area. The city's violent crime rate is now at its lowest point in a decade, translating to 2,100 fewer victims. Robberies and theft in the target neighborhood were cut by more than half. The report also found that after factoring in county contributions and city resources that would have been spent regardless of OP, the city has spent less than $1 million on the new initiative. In addition, a January 2007 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGE!"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIF Request For Proposal, 11/2008 survey by criminal justice professors at California State University-San Bernardino found that residents felt safer and were less worried about being victims of crime. Although the crime rate is still intolerably high, the statistics indicate a downward trend. The per capita crime rate for Part I Violent and Property Crimes has been declining since 2000 (SeeTable 2). TABLE 2: City of San Bernardino Part I Crime Rates Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Violent 11 13 13 15 12 13 10 11 Property 53 55 59 63 48 -56 43 49 Due in large part to the collaborative efforts of OP, the total number of murders and gang- related murders has dropped since the inception of the initiative (See Table 3). Support from programs such as CalGRIP will allow a continuation of focused-resources to bring down crime rates and create a safer city. TABLE 3: City of San Bernardino- Crime Statistics Part IA Murders 2006 2007 2008 Total Murders 46 44 30 Murders by Firearm 38 34 21 Gang Related Murder 7 8 5 Gang Related, Murder by Firearm 7 8 4 1.2 Target Population The City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Program (SB OPC Cal GRIP Program) targets two populations, utilizing two different service provisions. 14-17 Year Old At-Risk Youth, Male and Female: With over 70% of schools reporting indicators of gang presence on their campuses, and 50% of the responding middle and high schools said that the gang presence increased problems on school grounds combined with 94% of the census tract/block populations live below the poverty level and a 34.5% high school dropout rate, a large percentage of the 14-17 year old youth in the City of San Bernardino are at risk for gang involvement. Understanding the increased risk factors and the increased City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI-JOR'S OFFICE OF ElvIERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 probability of 14-17 year aids in the City of San Bernardino becoming involved in gangs and an increase in the probability in those youth becoming part of the juvenile, and adult justice system, the City of San Bernardino Cal GRIP Program proposes to provide prevention and intervention services through the evidence-based Urban Youth Conservation Corps. 18-25 Year Olds, Transitional-Age Young Adults, Male and Female: Upon the passage of SB 81 (realignment of non-serious and non-violent offenders to County custody), there are approximately 45, 18-25 year old California Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) parolees in the City of San Bernardino (DJJ Parole, 2008). All are considered to be "serious and violent" offenders. According to the San Bernardino County Probation Department, there are 898, 18- 25 year old Probationers in the City of San Bernardino with 82% male and 18% female population. This program will target 40, 18-25 year old probationers and 10, 18-25 year old parolees under jurisdiction of DJJ. 1.3 Target Area: The City of San Bernardino is located in the east valley of the County of San Bernardino approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles. As the county seat, the City of San Bernardino is the center of county social services and serves as a magnet attracting unemployed and homeless individuals in need of assistance. On June 6, 2006, Mayor Patrick J. Morris initiated the city's first "OP" project, a holistic approach of leveraging local, state and federal resources to eradicate long-term, chronic crime, blight and social issues facing distressed neighborhoods. OP serves the region of the City of San Bernardino, specifically targeted areas within the City, which are identified as high crime and have a multitude of risk factors for families and children. The demographics of the OP area are: 59% Hispanic; 23% African American; 11% White; 3% other and 4% unknown. Throughout the County, 65% of residents own their homes. In the OP target area, only 20% of residents own their homes, 74% are renters and 6% other situations. The income for the primary OP target area was approximately $21,500 as compared to the county median at $49,026. The pilot neighborhood was a single Police Reporting District consisting of a 20-block area located between Waterman City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI\!OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI""CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Avenue and Sierra Way, and Baseline Avenue and 16th Street. This area was selected as it had a high concentration of Part I crimes (murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, and grant theft automobiles) in the City as well as blight anD chronic social service and economic needs. Over the year of OP, crime in the OP target neighborhood was reduced by 33% through effective collaborations and by building trust through interaction and neighborhood residents. Since inception, two additional areas have been added to the OP Target Areas: 1) California Gardens 2) Arden (Highland) and Guthrie. The California Gardens target area is located in the northwestern city limits, adjacent to the City of Rialto. The neighborhood consists primarily of single family homes with a spattering of businesses along the major arterial roads that form the eastern and southern boundaries. 46.59% of the residents are renters. Census information shows that 45.1 % of the residents are Black, 22.7% are White, and 45.5% are Hispanic (any Race). The per capita income of $11,714 is 22.9% lower than the City average and 33.2% lower than the State average. The San Bernardino Police Department has identified five street gangs active with this 3 mi2 area. Three are currently under a civil gang injunction. On June 6, 2006, several Hispanic male juveniles were playing basketball at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School when two African American male suspects approached them and asked them where they were from. When they responded, one of the suspects fired multiple rounds from a handgun, killing an 11-year old Hispanic boy and wounding his friend. The Arden and Guthrie residential neighborhood is located in the northeastern city limits and includes the unincorporated county areas and the City of Highland. The neighborhood consists of multi-unit housing apartments mixed with single family homes. 71.98% of the residents are renters. Census information shows that 26.58% of the residents are Black, 39.82 White, 44.13% are Hispanic (any Race). The per capita income of $10,228 is 32.7% lower than the City average, and 38.1 % lower than the State averagei. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERhlOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 2.1 Planned Approach: As a member of the Thirteen-City Gang Prevention Initiative (An initiative under the National League of Cities' Institute for Youth, Education and Families in partnership with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency), The City San Bernardino's OP Collaborative Cal GRIP Program utilizes a comprehensive city-wide plan that interweave prevention, intervention, reentry, job training, family and community services and enforcement through evidence-based, best practice programs. Understanding that different age groups of youth have differing needs and thus require unique programmatic solutions, the SB OPC Gal GRIP Program utilizes two separate and distinct programs: The San Bernardino National Forest Association Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SBNFAUYCC), an evidence-based, best practices program will be utilized for the at-risk 14-17 year old age group and Wraparound/Case Management, an evidence-based, best practices program will be utilized for the 18-25 year old Probationer/Parolee population. 14-17 Year Old Age Group Project Design: Understanding that the City of San Bernardino has a low graduation rate, high dropout rate and live in areas with high per capita Part I Violent Crime Rate, youth between the ages of 14-17 living in the OP target areas are often at-risk for involvement in gangs resulting in involvement with the juvenile, and ultimately, the adult corrections system. The SBNFAUYCC improves the environment through specific conservation work projects; and raise people's consciousness about their environment. Conservation Corps are an important part of a nation's effort to promote environmental awareness and while addressing specific lo~.al needs, thus providing ample opportunity for adoption to local conditions. In addition, Corps provides a powerful tool to teach environmentally beneficial job skills. Learning by doing is the underlying educational principal of Conservation Corps. According to a 2007 report by the Corps Network, 'The Corps is a proven, effective means of addressing a wide array of challenges facing young people, including a lack of education, insufficient job skills and court involvement. The Corps annually enroll 23,000 young people who City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI>JOR'S OFFICE OF ElViERGEI-JCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 contribute 13 million hours of service per year and operate in 41 states and the District of Columbia through 113 Service and Conservation Corps." Through the signature activity of OP, the OP Street Team Sweep, and at-risk youth will be referred to the San Bernardino National Forest Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SBNFAUYCC). A cohort of 20 at-risk, 14-17 year old youth from the OP area will become SBNFAUYCC members. Each youth corps members is expected to 1) perform conservation service on the San Bernardino National Forest and the City of San Bernardino local parks, 2) attend weekly membership development training, and 3) attend educational enrichment if needed. Corps members receive monthly stipends for successful participation in the program. 1) Conservation Technical Training: Conservation Technical Training in Forestry: The San Bernardino National Forest Association has an agreement with the San Bernardino National Forest Service to train young people in technical forestry skills. On designated Saturdays, Youth Corps Members are transported to the San Bernardino National Forest to receive 8 hours of technical training in forestry taught by professional foresters. Youth are picked up and dropped off from home. The training includes wildfire prevention and suppression techniques, habitat restoration and recovery from wildfires, eradication of invasive species, trail restoration and maintenance, fire fuels reduction, tree nursery maintenance and planting, seed propagation and collection and campground restoration to name a few. In addition, youth are taught safety and the proper use of tools. Conservation Technical Training in Tree Care: The San Bernardino National Forest Association has an agreement with the City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation to train young people in technical skills for professional tree care. On designated Saturdays and after school, Corps Members are transported to a designated work site to receive 4 to 8 hours of training taught by professional arborist that work for the City of San Bernardino. The training includes proper tree pruning of small trees, proper tree pruning of large trees City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEf"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 using pole pruners; proper mulching, tree nutrition and watering techniques and proper use of tools such as hand saws, loppers, pole pruners that extend to 15 feet and other safety techniques. 2) Membership Training Urban Youth Conservation Corps members attend weekly membership development classes such as life skills, job readiness training and employability skills building. In addition, aggression, anger and stress management classes are also provided. Other classes include trainings that are adapted from the National Fire Academy for fire service officials. This includes, verbal communication, non-verbal communication, self-image, behavior and attitude, building relationships, communication and listening, consensus building, leadership development, cultural diversity and racial discrimination, civility and humanity. 3) Educational Enrichment Urban Youth Conservation Corps members that are failing academically receive educational enrichment to improve basic educational skills. The educational enrichment program offers tutoring and innovative classes that link basic academic skills to nature. This activity also combines traditional overnight camping with a carefully designed educational program to inspire youth to succeed in school. SBNFAUYCC Objectives: The SBNFAUYCC component of the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will: · 20, 14-17 year old youth from the Operation Phoenix area will enroll in SBNFAUYCC program per year · 20, 14-17 year old youth enrolled in SBNFAUYCC through the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will complete the following: o Over 200 hours of Conservation Technical Training per year o Over 200 hours of Membership Training o Over 200 hours of Education Enrichment City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERfvOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 A timeline for achieving each objective is presented in Table 5. A SB OPC Cal GRIP Program Service Flow Chart is presented as APPENDIX D 18-25 Year Old Age Group Project Design: The Operation Phoenix Collaborative consists of San Bernardino County Agencies (including, but not limited to Probation, Behavioral Health, Public Health, District Attorney, Public Defender, Children and Family Service, Sheriff, etc.) as well as California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Parole and many community- and faith-based organizations. The Operation Phoenix Program (OP) has been acknowledged by Jack Calhoun, founder and President/CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council, "Frankly, San Bernardino's Project Operation Phoenix has produced stunning results, results that other cities wish to emulate. The results can be described in terms of leadership, courageous reorganization of city services, a dramatic Operation Phoenix in crime, and an increase in the quality of life for those living in the Operation Phoenix area." Linking OP Collaborative agencies via the Wraparound/Case Management Model provides transitional age youth, ages 18-25, who are on probation and/or parole, with comprehensive services and intensive case management. Through referrals from the Operation Phoenix Street Team, Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Catholic Charities) will perform the duties of the lead case manager providing Wraparound/Case Management. Catholic Charities is a local leader in assisting families with limited resources whom are often facing multiple issues or problems. Thousands of families benefit from the work of Catholic Charities each year. In FY 2007-2008, over 17,000 households benefited from Catholic Charities' services throughout the two-county (San Bernardino and Riverside) area. Services are based on individual/family needs and vary from prevention-based to crisis-based. In an effort to stabilize and strengthen individuals and families, Catholic Charities provides these services through a collaborative fashion with other community agencies. Catholic Charities has traditionally served as a "last resort" for families in need of assistance. They have much experience in Wraparound/Case Management. Serving the 18-25 year old, probationer/parolee City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI~OR'S OFFICE OF EIVIERGEf"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 population requires an organization with experience. Since 1985. Catholic Charities has provided pre-release and re-entry services for parolees, probationers. and their families. These services include pre-release classes and case management services following their release. Staff works directly with inmates from the California Rehabilitation Correctional (CRC) Facility, Glen Helen County Jail, and West Valley Detention Center. Important to Wraparound/Case Management is committed and persistent staff and the creation of programs that are culturally competent and strengths-based1. Wraparound/Case Management. a complex intervention strategy designed to keep delinquent youth in their homes and out of institutions. Participants are "wrapped" by a comprehensive assortment of individualized services and support networks rather than requiring the participants to become involved in them to enroll in inflexible, standardized treatment programs. The SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program provides a highly structured, integrated services environment. According to the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), U.S. Surgeon General's Office, the National Wraparound Initiative, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Wraparound/Case Management includes: A collaborative, community-based interagency team that is responsible for implementing, and overseeing the wraparound initiative in a given jurisdiction. A formal interagency agreement that records the proposed design of the wraparound initiative and spells out exactly how the wraparound effort will work · Care coordinators who are responsible for helping participants create a customized treatment program and for guiding participants and their families through the system of care. · Child and family teams consisting of family members, paid service providers, and community members (such as teachers and mentors), who know the participant under treatment and are familiar with his or her changing needs. I The Evidence Base and \Vraparound, Eric 1. Bruns, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, October 24,2004 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI'I'OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Rea,uest For Proposal, 11/2008 A unified plan of care developed and updated collectively by all the members of the participant and family team. This plan of care identifies the participant's specific strengths and weaknesses in different areas, targets specific goals for them, and outlines the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Systematic, outcomes-based services: Require clearly defined performance measures, which are used to track the progress of the wraparound initiative and guide its evolution over time. After referrals from the OP Street Team and/or Probation/Parole, tt:le SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program provides Wraparound/Case Management through the lead partner-Catholic Charities. Wraparound Services will be provided by the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program partnering organizations. Utilizing the foundation of Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs2, through the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program partners, Catholic Charities will first ensure the participant's primary needs are met, before moving to meet secondary and tertiary needs. Through a previous award from the Cal GRIP Employment Development Department for providing employment services to at- risk youth, the San Bernardino Employment Training Agency (SBET A), 18-25 year old participating in the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program will receive comprehensive employment services, including pre-employment training, placement and retention services. Table 4 shows the organizations which have committed to either providing service(s) to participants, tracking and reporting data, and, if necessary, participate in monthly Partner Meetings: TABLE 4: Partnerin! Oraonizotions Vista Guidance Centers 5B County Probation Department Mustard Seed Tutorial Center SB County District Attny's Office The Inland Empire Center for Restorative SB County Department of Behavioral Justice Health Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy SB County Department of Public Health Priscilla's HelpinQ Hands Department of Children's Services Catholic Charities of SB and Riverside Counties Children's Network SBNFA Urban Youth Conservation Corps Children's Fund 2 A.H. Maslow, a Theory afHuman Motivation, Psychological Review 50 (1943):370-96. City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF EIv'IERGEf-.'CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Victory Outreach of San Bernardino First 5-San Bernardino Los Padrinos San Bernardino City Unified School District San Bernardino Community College San Bernardino County Food Bank District First Church of the Nazarene Neiahborhood Housina Services SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program Wraparound/Case Management Objectives: The Wraparound/Case Management component of the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will: · Enroll a cohort of 40, 18-25 year old probationers into Wraparound/Case Management for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum 20 months. · Enroll a cohort of 10, 18-25 year old parolees under jurisdiction of the California Department of Juvenile Justice into Wraparound/Case Management for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum 20 months. Have participants and families involved in the development of their own Individualized Case Management Plan. Have participants and families engaged in Individualized Case Management Plan. A timeline for achieving each objective is presented in Table 5. TABLE 5-TIMELlNE MONTHS POST-A WARD. BENCHMARK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 A ward Initial Partner Meetina Outcome/Data Mgt. Meetinas OP Street Team Outreach Particioant Enrollment SBNFAUYCC Program Beains Wraparound Cohort Finalized Wraparound Program Beains Monthly Partner _Meetinas 1erly - _omes/Data MtQs. I Year Proaress Reoort City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERt"OR'S OFFiCE OF EMERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 ariicipant Final Reporiinq I Project Closeout I i 2.2 Expected Outcomes: Key components of the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program are outcomes tracking, data management and data reporting. Under Dr. Carolyn Eggleston of the Center for the Study of Correctional Education at California State University at San Bernardino (CSCE), research protocol will be created for the Program. While general expected outcomes have already been determined, appropriate, individualized outcomes for each partner will be determined post-award by the CSCE and partnering agencies. Qualitative and quantitative data will be tracked and reported. Table 6 represents expected outcomes, plan for tracking outcomes, reporting, and frequency of reporting. TABLE 6: EXPECTED OUTCOMES RESPONSIBLE TARGET PARTIES INFORMATION FREQUENCY OF POPULATION OUTCOME EXPECTED TRACKING REPORTED REPORTING 50% of participants will 14 to 17 increase GP A by 1.0 SBNFAUYCC Report Card Quarterly 50% of participants will increase overall 14 to 17 citizenship qrade by 1 .0 SBNFAUYCC Report Card Quarterly 60% of participants will decrease in criminal SB Probation to 14 to 17 behavior SBNFAUYCC Arrest Records Monthly 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 towards education SBNFAUYCC surveys of Program 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 towards community SBNFAUYCC surveys of Proqram 70% of participants will increase in attitude towards family & family Pre- and Post- BegJnning & End 14 to 17 functioninq SBNFAUYCC surveys of Proqram 30% of participants will Employment 14 to 17 enter employment SBNFAUYCC verification Monthly 70% of participants will increase in positive attitude towards legal behavior (anti-gang & Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 1 7 criminal activity) SBNFAUYCC surveys of Proqram 70% of participants will Case engage in pro-social Service Providers to management 18 to 25 activities Catholic Charities documentation Monthly City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"'OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI"'CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 I SB Probation/DJJ 70% of participants will Parole to Catholic 18 to 25 reduce in recidivism Charities Arrest Records Monthly 40% of participants will SBET A to Catholic Employment 18 to 25 enter employment Charities verification Monthly Education partners 40% of participants will to Catholic Attendance 18 to 25 engage in education Charities verification Monthly 70% of participants will increase in attitude towards family & family Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 functioninq Catholic Charities surveys of Program 70% of participants will increase in positive attitude towards legal behavior (anti-gang & Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 criminal activity) Catholic Charities surveys of ProQram 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 towards community Catholic Charities surveys of Program 40% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 towards education Catholic Charities surveys of Program 2.3 Project Implementation: See APPENDIX D for Program Organizational Chart and Flow Chart Project Oversight: The City of San Bernardino is the lead agency in the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program (Program). The City Manager's Office will oversee the fiscal aspect of the Program, while Kent Paxton, Director of the Mayor's Office of Community Safety and Violence Prevention will oversee the programmatic aspects of the Program. Mr. Paxton came to the Mayor's Office after retiring from the position of Executive Director of the Children's Network of San Bernardino County. He has vast experience in working in the development, implementation and monitoring of community collaboratives through experiences as a social worker, as a staff member with the Department of Mental Health and with Child Protective Services. He sits on many committees, including the Countywide Gangs and Drugs Task Force, the Children's Assessment Center Advisory Board, and the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council. Mr. Paxton is a founding member of OP. He is currently the Mayor's staff member who City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEr"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 oversees the OP Street Team who will provide referrals to both the 14-17 year old and the 18- 25 year old SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program. Center for the Study of Correctional Education at California State University San Bernardino (CSCE) will administer all aspects of data management and reporting. San Bernardino National Forest Association Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SSNFAUYCC) will provide services, data management and reporting for the 14-17 year old at- risk youth population. Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Catholic Charities) will provide the oversight, management, facilitation, data management and reporting of the Wraparound/Case Management Program for 18-25 year old probationers and parolees. They will oversee all partner meetings and collect appropriate data as determined by CSCE. Partnering Organizations: Table 7 reflects partnering organizations with their program roles. As the OP Street Team and partnering County organizations have existing agreements with OP to provide services, agreements are on file at the Operation Phoenix Office. Operational Agreements for new partners, specific to the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program are attached. TABLE 7: Pcrtnerin ORGANIZATIONS Or cnizations SERVICES Substance Abuse/Mental Recovery Services Vista Guidance Centers Mustard Seed Tutorial Center The Inland Em ire Center for Restorative Justice Youn Visionaries YouthJeadershi Restorative 'ustice, conflict mediation Gang reduction, intervention, leadershi Services for 0-6 age children of artici ants Priscilla's Hel in Hands Catholic Charities of SB and Riverside Counties SBNFA Urban Youth Conservation Cor s Goodwill Southern California Victo Outreach of San Bernardino Los Padrinos San Bernardino Count Food Bank Professional attire vouchers OP ortner/faith-based com onent First Church of the Nazarene OP ortner/food, commodities OP partner/tutoring, faith-based com onent City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI\!OR'S OFFICE OF ErV1ERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Children's Network OP ortner/referrals OP ortner/Ie 01 assistance OP partner/mental health, substance abuse treatment OP portner/health services OP partner/famil stren thenin OP portner/participant supportive services OP portner/participant supportive services OP partner/O-6 age children of artici ants SB Count Prob.ation Deportment SB Count District Attorney's Office SB County Deportment of Behavioral Health SB Count De ortment of Public Health Department of Children's Services Children's Fund First 5-San Bernordino e District OP artner/educatiGn su OP portner /housin support 2.4 Coordinating and Advisory Council: Since 2000, the San Bernardino Gangs and Drugs Task Force (Gangs and Drugs Task Force) has been committed to a leadership role in advocating the prevention and suppression of gang membership and drug use throughout San Bernardino County through coordination, collaboration and communication between education, law enforcement, the criminal justice system, elected officials, private enterprise and community at-large. The Gangs and Drugs Task Force will act in an advisory role capacity for the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program. Members of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force have participated in the development of this project. The following members have assisted in the planning and development of the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program proposal: · Terrance Stone, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy · Patrick Morris, Mayor, City of San Bernardino · Kim Epps, San .Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools · Kent Paxton, Operation Phoenix and City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office · Margaret Hill, Assistant Superintendent, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Figure 8 shows membership in the Gangs and Drugs Task Force. TABLE 8: Members of S8 Count Gan sand Dru s Task Force Mike Martinez, SB Count District Attorne 's Office Tom Smith, CWA, Rim of the Work Unified School District Ste hanie Con don, Com rehensive Health Adviso Committee City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 The Gangs and Drugs Task force holds monthly meetings. Kent Paxton, a member of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force, and past Chairman, will report on the monthly progress of program objectives and outcomes to the Gangs and Drugs Task Force. IN CONCLUSION: The evidence-based Operation Phoenix Foundation has created meaningful change in the once-troubled City of San Bernardino. According to the Morgan Quitno Press, San Bernardino was 16th most dangerous U.S. city in 2003. In 2004, the ranking was lowered to 18. In 2005, the City of San Bernardino's Most Dangerous ranking dropped to number 24. Operation Phoenix has contributed to this increase in safety. San Bernardino is proud of the development the community has made. In 2006, the Morgan Quinto Press ranked the City of San Bernardino number 42-noting a significant increase in the safety of those living in the City. A recent report by city and county officials highlighted Operation Phoenix's success and cost effectiveness. The report found that violent crime fell 21 percent citywide and 38 percent in the City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal tOrP1 2 3 4 5 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT AN EVIDENCED-BASED STRATEGY TO REDUCE GANG AND YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S CALGRIP GRANT 6 WHEREAS, the California State Office of Emergency Services has approved a 7 $400,000 grant for the California Gang, Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) 8 Program for the City of San Bernardino ("City") to implement an evidence-based strategy to 9 reduce gang and youth gun violence through focused deterrence and employment services to 10 qualified youth; and 11 WHEREAS, the grant awarded to the City of San Bernardino provides that the 12 CalGRIP grant funds will be used for an anti-gang program with the elements required under 13 CalGRIP (gang prevention, intervention, reentry, education, job training and skills 14 development, family and community services) by contracting with the San Bernardino National 15 Forest Association to augment their existing services through their Urban Youth Conservation 16 Corps to youth involved in gang activity or at-risk of gang affiliation. 17 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON 18 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 19 SECTION 1. The City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and 20 directed to execute on behalf of said City, the Services Agreement between the San Bernardino 21 National Forest Association and the City of San Bernardino, which is attached hereto, marked 22 Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length. 23 SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded 24 if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty (60) days of the passage of this 25 resolution. 26 I II 27 III 28 III -1- /7 - f3 ?/ ~~ 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT AN EVIDENCED-BASED STRATEGY TO REDUCE GANG AND YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S CALGRIP GRANT I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7 _day of 8 ,2009, by the following vote, to wit: 9 Council Members: Abstain Absent Aves Navs 10 11 12 13 14 15 KELLEY ESTRADA BAXTER BRINKER SHORETT 16 JOHNSON 17 MCCAMMACK 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this _ day of ,2009. Patrick J. Morris Mayor Approved as to form: .f~ BY: -2- EXHIBIT "A" 1 SERVICES AGREEMENT 2 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this _day of ,2009, by and between 3 the San Bernardino National Forest Association ("CONTRACTOR"), a nonprofit corporation 4 under the laws of the State of California, and the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a charter 5 city ("CITY"). 6 WHEREAS, CITY has received a California Gang Reduction, Intervention, and 7 Prevention (Ca1GRIP) grant from the State of California Office of Emergency Services to 8 implement an evidence-based strategy to reduce gang and youth violence through focused 9 deterrence and employment services to qualified youth; and 10 WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is competent, experienced and able to perform the 11 services required under the City's Ca1GRIP grant; 12 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions set forth herein, 13 the parties agree as follows: 14 1. SERVICES; REPORTING. 15 For the remuneration set forth III this Agreement, CITY hereby engages 16 CONTRACTOR to perform the scope of the work and services designated to be performed by 17 CONTRACTOR as detailed in "Project Narrative" of the City's approved Ca1GRIP grant, and 18 in accordance with the timeline set forth therein, a copy of which is marked "Attachment 1" 19 and is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"). The Services 20 provided by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement shall be at the direction and under 21 the oversight of the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino, or his designee. 22 CONTRACTOR shall attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings with CITY to coordinate 23 the Services provided by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will provide quarterly reports to 24 the City Manager that shall include the following: (a) the number of clients served by 25 CONTRACTOR during the reporting period; (b) the Services provided by CONTRACTOR 26 during the reporting period; and (c) a summary of expenditures during the reporting period. 27 CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with the above reporting requirements may lead to a 28 delay or denial of the compensation for Services, as provided for in this Agreement. -1- 2. TERM. 2 The term of this Agreement shall begin June 1, 2009 and terminate on 3 December 30, 2010. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by thirty (30) days 4 written notice by either party. 5 3. COMPENSATION; PAYMENT. 6 For CONTRACTOR's performance of the Services during the term of this 7 Agreement, CITY shall compensate CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed Six Thousand 8 Three Hundred and Eighty-Eight Dollars ($6,388) per month. The compensation provided 9 herein shall be paid to CONTRACTOR in arrears for Services performed, based on a monthly 10 invoice to CITY from CONTRACTOR detailing the Services performed and expenditures 11 incurred by CONTRACTOR. CITY retains the right to challenge all or any part of an invoice. 12 The total amount of compensation paid to CONTRACTOR by CITY pursuant to this 13 Agreement shall not exceed One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000). 14 4. RECORDS. 15 CONTRACTOR shall maintain financial records in accordance with generally 16 accepted accounting principles and in such a manner as to permit CITY to easily trace the 17 expenditure of funds. All books and records of CONTRACTOR are to be kept open for 18 inspection at any time during the business day by the CITY or its officers or agents. Failure to 19 submit the financial records in accordance with this section will result in the CONTRACTOR 20 reimbursing the CITY in the full amount received by the CONTRACTOR. 21 5. INDEMNITY. 22 CONTRACTOR agrees to and shall indemnify and hold CITY, its elected 23 officials, employees, agents, and representatives, free and harmless from all claims, actions, 24 damages and liabilities of any kind and nature arising from bodily injury, including death, or 25 property damage, based or asserted upon any actual or alleged act or omission of 26 CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or volunteers, relating to or in any 27 way connected with the accomplishment of the work or performance of services under this 28 Agreement, unless the bodily injury or property damage was actually caused by the sole -2- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 negligence of CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives. As part of the foregoing indemnity, CONTRACTOR agrees to protect and defend at its own expense, including attorneys' fees, CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives from any and all legal actions based upon such actual or alleged acts or omissions. CONTRACTOR hereby waives any and all rights to any types of express or implied indemnity against CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives, with respect to third party claims against CONTRACTOR relating to or in any way connected with the accomplishment of the or performance of services under this Agreement. 6. INSURANCE. While not restricting or limiting the foregoing, during the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain in effect policies of comprehensive public, general and automobile liability insurance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, and statutory worker's compensation coverage, and shall file copies of said policies with CITY's Risk Manager prior to undertaking any work under this Agreement. CITY shall be set forth as an additional named insured in each policy of insurance provided hereunder. The Certificate of Insurance furnished to CITY shall require the insurer to notify CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to any change in or termination of the policy. 7. NON-DISCRIMINATION. In the performance of this Agreement and in the hiring and recruitment of employees, CONTRACTOR shall not engage in, nor permit its officers, employees or agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual gender or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services provided by this Agreement, but for all intents and purposes, CONTRACTOR shall be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY. CONTRACTOR shall secure, at its expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance -3- 1 Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for 2 CONTRACTOR and its officers, agents, employees, and all business licenses, if any are 3 required, in connection with the Services to be performed hereunder. 4 9. BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE AND OTHER 5 REQUIREMENTS. 6 CONTRACTOR warrants that it possesses, or it shall obtain and maintain, a 7 business registration certificate pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of 8 San Bernardino, and any other licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approval of 9 whatever nature that are legally required of CONTRACTOR to practice its business or 10 profession, or to perform the Services provided by this Agreement. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10. NOTICES. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressed as follows: TO CITY: City Manager's Office 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 TO CONTRACTOR: Sandy Bonilla San Bernardino National Forest Association 602 South Tippecanoe Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92405 11. ATTORNEYS' FEES. 21 In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with this 22 Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all costs 23 and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the 24 exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, 25 conditions or provisions hereof. The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney and 26 members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of CITY shall be considered 27 "attorneys' fees" for the purposes of this paragraph. 28 -4- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12. ASSIGNMENT. CONTRACTOR shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of CONTRACTOR's interest in this Agreement without CITY's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for the termination of this Agreement. Regardless of CITY's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release CONTRACTOR of CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by CONTRACTOR hereunder for the term of this Agreement. 13. VENUE. The parties hereto agree that all actions or proceedings arising in conjunction with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated either in the State Courts in the County of San Bernardino, State of California or the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Riverside Division. The aforementioned choice of venue is intended by the parties to be the mandatory and not permissive in nature. 14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws ofthe State of California. 15. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns. 16. HEADINGS. The subject headings of the sections of this Agreement are included for the purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the construction or the interpretation of any of its provisions. 17 . SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall -5- 1 remain in full force and effect. 2 18. REMEDIES; WAIVER. 3 All remedies available to either party for one or more breaches by the other 4 party are and shall be deemed cumulative and may be exercised separately or concurrently 5 without waiver of any other remedies. The failure of either party to act in the event of a 6 breach of this Agreement by the other shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach or a 7 waiver of future breeches, unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party 8 against whom enforcement is sought. 9 19. AMENDMENT. 10 This Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement executed by the 11 parties, and may not be amended by oral agreement. The City Manager is authorized to 12 execute an amendment to this Agreement on behalf of CITY for the sole purpose of extending 13 the term of this Agreement for a period to not exceed six (6) months, but such Amendment 14 shall have no affect or change whatsoever on the total amount of compensation payable under 15 this Agreement pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Agreement. 16 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 17 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and the understanding between 18 the parties, and supersedes any prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject 19 matter of this Agreement. 20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the 21 day and date first shown. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ATTEST: CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO By: Charles E. McNeely, City Manager By: Rachel Clark, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST ASSOCIATION By: Its: -6- ATTACHJ\1ENT "1" GOVERI'.'OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEf'-'CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 A. PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. STATEMENT OF NEED 1.1 Gang and Youth Violence Problem: The City of San Bernardino has been challenged by an increasing level of gang-related crime and activity that impacted the city for decades. A multitude of factors influence the situation including lack of employment, poverty, low levels of education, higher than average school dropout and delinquency rates. These factors create an environment ripe for gang activity and crime, which prompted the City of San Bernardino to form Operation Phoenix. Operation Phoenix (OP) is a mufti-jurisdictional'neighborhood-based approach to reducing crime and violence. The purpose of OP is to provide a data-driven, coordinated response to crime and related family and youth issues in targeted areas in the City of San Bernardino. The City of San Bernardino has experienced a decrease in gang-related violence and residents are feeling more comfortable in their neighborhoods since the beginning of OP (California State University San Bernardino Survey, 2007). The success achieved by OP in just over two years represents the collective efforts of many agencies and organizations. The City of San Bernardino remains in an at-risk situation for gang crime and violence; however, continued support and resources are vital to sustain and further improve life within the city. The City of San Bernardino continues to experience economic challenges resulting from the loss of its three largest employers during the late 1990's. Property values and rents continue to be depressed and lo~er than surrounding cities within the county (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). The entire city is part of an Enterprise Zone pursuant to Government Code Section 7082. The designated enterprise zone is the San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone (SBVE Zone), which is a shared zone which includes sections of three cities: Colton, Rialto, and San Bernardino. The SBVE Zone meets the standard for two bonus criteria: poverty level and unique distress. A high level of gang activity in the City of San Bernardino is identified as one as well as poverty level. According to census data, 94% of the census tract/block populations live below City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF E!I~ERGEt"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal. 11/2008 the poverty level. Unemployment is approximately 10% higher than the statewide average. The median household income in the city is $38,084/year as compared to the county median at $49,026/year. Within the OP target areas the median income hovers around $21 ,500/year. As the county seat, the City of San Bernardino is the center of county social services and serves as a magnet, attracting unemployed and homeless individuals in need of assistance. According to the San Bernardino County Human Services 2008 Report, County Residents Receiving Aid by Cities, the City of San Bernardino has 20.2% of its residence receiving some sort of public assistance amounting to over $364,000,000 per year, the most in San Bernardino County. The population of the City of San Bernardino has a low level of educational/academic achievement. Educational achievement for those 25 years or older shows 26% high school graduates, 22% some college but no degree, 6% possess an Associate's degree, 8% Bachelor's degree, 3% graduate level degrees (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). Over 40% of the population, 25 years or older, do not have a high school diploma or GED. These educational and economic demographics illustrate the vulnerability of this population to criminal and gang activity. The lower educational attainment can be directly correlated to the lower than average household incomes and the propensity to require government aid. According to 2004 U.S. Census Bureau tabulations, adults age 18 and older with a Bachelor's Degree earned an average of $51,554, while those with a high school diploma earned $28,645, those without a high school diploma earned an average of $19,169. These economic factors undoubtedly form components of a recip,e for the presence of gang influence and activity (Richardson, 2001). The situation within the city schools is tenuous, leading to a significant gang influence. The City of San Bernardino Unified School District suffers from a relatively high school dropout rate of 34.5% compared to the state average of 24.2% (California Department of Education, 2008). During the 2006-2007 school years, the district had over 80 expulsions and over 5,700 suspensions that were violence- or drug-related (California Department of Education, 2008). City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERf-JOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEr"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 More than 1,000 students are enrolled in continuation classes and 255 students are in pregnant or parenting school programs. The problems associated with gang members in schools are becoming more of an issue for school administrators and police. A 2004 Gangs and Drug Taskforce Preliminary Report, which surveyed schools in San Bernardino County, indicated that approximately 72% of schools responding indicated that there were indicators of gang presence on their campuses. Approximately 50% of the responding middle and high schools said that the gang presence increased problems on school grounds. The San Bernardino City Unified School District Police report that there are over 1,000 identified gang members within the school system. During the 2007-8 school year the San Bernardino City Unified School District Police reported over 2,500 documented gang related incidents. School officials thus are required to focus more of their resources to combating gang-related problems and less on student learning. High school and middle school students expressed anxiety about coming to campus due to the intimidating presence of gangs in and around school. The City of San Bernardino's crime rate, particularly those categorized as Class 1 Violent Crimes, has historically been one of the highest in California. Comparisons with other neighboring cities, with similar demographics, and county and state indices clearly indicate the need for sustained support and resources directed within the City of San Bernardino. The violent crime index has been nearly double that of the state and neighboring communities within the county (See Table 1). TABLE 1: Per CapIta Part I Violenf Crime Rates oer 1,000 2005 2006 2007 San Bernardino City 13 10 11 San Bernardino County 4.9 4.9 4.8 Ontario 5.2 5.7 4.9 California State 5.1 5.2 5.2 Fontana 4.6 4.9 5.1 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ErtfIERGEr-JCY SERVICES, Car GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Over the past decade, the City of San Bernardino experienced a large increase in gang- related criminal activity, memberships and associations. The city has been heavily impacted by this trend resulting in a decreased quality of life and a flight of middle class residents to neighboring cities. The city continues to experience a high level of gang activity and gang- related crimes arising from traditional home-grown gangs, as well as gangs that migrated from Los Angeles and other larger metropolitan areas. Gang activity occurs throughout the city but is heavily concentrated in the California Gardens, Arden and Guthrie neighborhoods. The San Bernardino Police Department identified 6 Caucasian, 12 African American, 12 Hispanic and 6 Asian gangs that are active in the city. There are 3,798 known gang members in the City of San Bernardino (City of San Bernardino Police). The County of San Bernardino estimates the countywide gang population to range between 11,000 to 13,000, thus making the City of San Bernardino home to nearly a quarter of the entire county gang population. After seven months of deployment, an initial report on the OP Neighborhood Initiative found that as a result of the focused crime fighting efforts; overall crime in the area had decreased by nearly 38%. A Quality of Life Survey, conducted by California State University, San Bernardino found that in eight months, the percent of residents who perceived the neighborhood as unsafe, declined by 40%. A recent report by city and county officials highlighted OP's success and cost effectiveness. The report found that violent crime fell 21 % citywide and 38% in the target neighborhood in the las.t six months of 2006 compared with the same time period in 2005. Since the initiative began, there have been no homicides in the target area. The city's violent crime rate is now at its lowest point in a decade, translating to 2,100 fewer victims. Robberies and theft in the target neighborhood were cut by more than half. The report also found that after factoring in county contributions and city resources that would have been spent regardless of OP, the city has spent less than $1 million on the new initiative. In addition, a January 2007 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cat GRIP Proposal GOVERI"'OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGE!\'CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 survey by criminal justice professors at California State University-San Bernardino found that residents felt safer and were less worried about being victims of crime. Although the crime rate is still intolerably high, the statistics indicate a downward trend. The per capita crime rate for Part I Violent and Property Crimes has been declining since 2000 (SeeTable 2). TABLE 2: City of San Bernardino Parf I Crime Rates Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Violent 11 13 13 15 12 13 10 11 Property 53 55 59 63 48 '56 43 49 Due in large part to the collaborative efforts of OP, the total number of murders and gang- related murders has dropped since the inception of the initiative (See Table 3), Support from programs such as CalGRIP will allow a continuation of focused-resources to bring down crime rates and create a safer city. TABLE 3: City of San Bernardino- Crime Statistics Part IA Murders 2006 2007 2008 Total Murders 46 44 30 Murders by Firearm 38 34 21 Gang Related Murder 7 8 5 Gang Related, Murder by Firearm 7 8 4 1.2 Target Population The City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Program (5B OPC Cal GRIP Program) targets,two populations, utilizing two different service provisions, 14-17 Year Old At-Risk Youth, Male and Female: With over 70% of schools reporting indicators of gang presence on their campuses, and 50% of the responding middle and high schools said that the gang presence increased problems on school grounds combined with 94% of the census tract/block populations live below the poverty level and a 34.5% high school dropout rate, a large percentage of the 14-17 year old youth in the City of San Bernardino are at risk for gang involvement. Understanding the increased risk factors and the increased City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"'OR'S OFFICE OF H!IERGEh!CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 probability of 14-17 year olds in the City of San Bernardino becoming involved in gangs and an increase in the probability in those youth becoming part of the juvenile, and adult justice system, the City of San Bernardino Cal GRIP Program proposes to provide prevention and intervention services through the evidence-based Urban Youth Conservation Corps. 18-25 Year Olds, Transitional-Age Young Adults, Male and Female: Upon the passage of SB 81 (realignment of non-serious and non-violent offenders to County custody), there are approximately 45, 18-25 year old California Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) parolees in the City of San Bernardino (DJJ Parole, 2008). All are considered to be "serious and violent" offenders. According to the San Bernardino County Probation Department, there are 898, 18- 25 year old Probationers in the City of San Bernardino with 82% male and 18% female population. This program will target 40, 18-25 year old probationers and 10, 18-25 year old parolees under jurisdiction of DJJ. 1.3 Target Area: The City of San Bernardino is located in the east valley of the County of San Bernardino approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles. As the county seat, the City of San Bernardino is the center of county social services and serves as a magnet attracting unemployed and homeless individuals in need of assistance. On June 6,2006, Mayor Patrick J. Morris initiated the city's first "OP" project, a holistic approach of leveraging local, state and federal resources to eradicate long-term, chronic crime, blight and social issues facing distressed neighborhoods. OP serves the region of the City of San Bernardino, specifically targeted areas within th!3 City, which are identified as high crime and have a multitude of risk factors for families and children. The demographics of the OP area are: 59% Hispanic; 23% African American; 11 % White; 3% other and 4% unknown. Throughout the County, 65% of residents own their homes. In the OP target area, only 20% of residents own their homes, 74% are renters and 6% other situations. The income for the primary OP target area was approximately $21,500 as compared to the county median at $49,026. The pilot neighborhood was a single Police Reporting District consisting of a 20-block area located between Waterman City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI'>'OR'S OFFICE OF Er\!jERGEI..JCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Avenue and Sierra Way. and Baseline Avenue and 16tr; Street. This area was selected as it had a high concentration of Part I crimes (murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, and grant theft automobiles) in the City~as well as blight and chronic social service and economic needs. Over the year of OP, crime in the OP target neighborhood was reduced by 33% through effective collaborations and by building trust through interaction and neighborhood residents. Since inception, two additional areas have been added to the OP Target Areas: 1) California Gardens 2) Arden (Highland) and Guthrie. The California Gardens target area is located in the northwestern city limits, adjacent to the City of Ria/to. The neighborhood consists primarily of single family homes with a spattering of businesses along the major arterial roads that form the eastern and southern boundaries. 46.59% of the residents are renters. Census information shows that 45.1 % of the residents are Black, 22.7% are White, and 45.5% are Hispanic (any Race). The per capita income of $11,714 is 22.9% lower than the City average and 33.2% lower than the State average. The San Bernardino Police Department has identified five street gangs active with this 3 mi2 area. Three are currently under a civil gang injunction. On June 6, 2006, several Hispanic male juveniles were playing basketball at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School when two African American male suspects approached them and asked them where they were from. When they responded, one of the suspects fired multiple rounds from a handgun, killing an 11-year old Hispanic boy and wounding his friend. The Arden and Guthrie residential neighborhood is located in the northeastern city limits and includes the unincorporated county:areas and the City of Highland. The neighborhood consists of multi-unit housing apartments mixed with single family homes. 71.98% of the residents are renters. Census information shows that 26.58% of the residents are Black, 39.82 White, 44.13% are Hispanic (any Race). The per capita income of $10,228 is 32.7% lower than the City average, and 38.1 % lower than the State averagei. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERr"OR'S OFFICE OF ElViERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 2.1 Planned Approach: As a member of the Thirteen-City Gang Prevention Initiative (An initiative under the National League of Cities' Institute for Youth, Education and Families in partnership with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency), The City San Bernardino's OP Collaborative Cal GRIP Program utilizes a comprehensive city-wide plan that interweave prevention, intervention, reentry, job training, family and community services and enforcement through evidence-based, best practice programs. Understanding that different age groups of youth have differing needs and thus require unique programmatic solutions, the SB OPC Gal GRIP Program utilizes two separate and distinct programs: The San Bernardino National Forest Association Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SBNFAUYCC), an evidence-based, best practices program will be utilized for the at-risk 14-17 year old age group and Wraparound/Case Management, an evidence-based, best practices program will be utilized for the 18-25 year old Probationer/Parolee population. 14-17 Year Old Age Group Project Design: Understanding that the City of San Bernardino has a low graduation rate, high dropout rate and live in areas with high per capita Part I Violent Crime Rate, youth between the ages of 14-17 living in the OP target areas are often at-risk for involvement in gangs resulting in involvement with the juvenile, and ultimately, the adult corrections system. The SBNFAUYCC improves the environment through specific conservation work projects; and raise people's consciousness about their environment. Conservation Corps are an important part of a nation's effort to promote environmental awareness and while addressing specific locpl needs, thus providing ample opportunity for adoption to local conditions. In addition, Corps provides a powerful tool to teach environmentally beneficial job skills. Learning by doing is the underlying educational principal of Conservation Corps. According to a 2007 report by the Corps Network, "The Corps is a proven, effective means of addressing a wide array of challenges facing young people, including a lack of education, insufficient job skills and court involvement. The Corps annually enroll 23,000 young people who City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERtyOR'S OFFICE OF Efv'iERGEfyCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 contribute 13 million hours of service per year and operate in 41 states and the District of Columbia through 113 Service and Conservation Corps." Through the signature activity of OP, the OP Street Team Sweep, and at-risk youth will be referred to the San Bernardino National Forest Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SBNFAUYCC). A cohort of 20 at-risk, 14-17 year old youth from the OP area will become SBNFAUYCC members. Each youth corps members is expected to 1) perform conservation service on the San Bernardino National Forest and the City of San Bernardino local parks, 2) attend weekly membership development training, and 3) attend educational enrichment if needed. Corps members receive monthly stipends for successful participation in the program. 1) Conservation Technical Training: I: Conservation Technical Training in Forestry: The San Bernardino National Forest Association has an agreement with the San Bernardino National Forest Service to train young people in technical forestry skills. On designated Saturdays, Youth Corps Members are transported to the San Bernardino National Forest to receive 8 hours of technical training in forestry taught by professional foresters. Youth are picked up and dropped off from home. The training includes wildfire prevention and suppression techniques, habitat restoration and recovery from wildfires, eradication of invasive species, trail restoration and maintenance, fire fuels reduction, tree nursery maintenance and planting, seed propagation and collection and campground restoration to name a few. In addition, youth are taught safety and the proper use of tools. Conservation Technical Training in Tree Care: The San Bernardino National Forest Association has an agreement with the City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation to train young people in technical skills for professional tree care. On designated Saturdays and after school, Corps Members are transported to a designated work site to receive 4 to 8 hours of training taught by professional arborist that work for the City of San Bernardino. The training includes proper tree pruning of small trees, proper tree pruning of large trees City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEh!CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 ~ 20, 14-17 year .old youth from the Operation Phoenix area will enroll in SBNFAUYCC program per year ~ 20, 14-17 year old youth enrolled in SBNFAUYCC through the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will complete the following: o Over 200 hours of Conservation Technical Training per year o Over 200 hours of Membership Training o Over 200 hours of Education Enrichment City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERf-.!OR'S OFFICE OF ErVIERGEr"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 A timeline for achieving each objective is presented in Table 5. A SB OPC Cal GRIP Program Service Flow Chart is presented as APPENDIX D 18~25 Year Old Age Group Project Design: The Operation Phoenix Collaborative consists of San Bernardino County Agencies (including, but not limited to Probation, Behavioral Health, Public Health, District Attorney, Public Defender, Children and Family Service, Sheriff, etc.) as well as California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Parole and many community- and faith-based organizations. The Operation Phoenix Program (OP) has been acknowledged by Jack Calhoun, founder and President/CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council, "Frankly, San Bernardino's Project Operation Phoenix has produced stunning results, results that other cities wish to emulate. The results can be described in terms of leadership, courageous reorganization of city services, a dramatic Operation Phoenix in crime, and an increase in the quality of life for those living in the Operation Phoenix area." Linking OP Collaborative agencies via the Wraparound/Case Management Model provides transitional age youth, ages 18-25, who are on probation and/or parole, with comprehensive services and intensive case management. Through referrals from the Operation Phoenix Street Team, Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Catholic Charities) will perform the duties of the lead case manager providing Wraparound/Case Management. Catholic Charities is a local leader in assisting families with limited resources whom are often facing multiple issues or problems. Thousands of families benefit from the work of Catholic Charities each year. In FY 2007.:..2008, over 17,000 households benefited from Catholic Charities' services throughout the two-county (San Bernardino and Riverside) area. Services are based on individual/family needs and vary from prevention-based to crisis-based. In an effort to stabilize and strengthen individuals and families, Catholic Charities provides these services through a collaborative fashion with other community agencies. Catholic Charities has traditionally served as a "last resort" for families in need of assistance. They have much experience in Wraparound/Case Management. Serving the 18-25 year old, probationer/parolee City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERh!OR'S OFFICE OF ErViERGEfliCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 population requires an organization with experience. Since 1985, Catholic Charities has provided pre-release and re-entry services for parolees, probationers, and their families. These services include pre-release classes and case management services following their release. Staff works directly with inmates from the California Rehabilitation Correctional (CRC) Facility, Glen Helen County Jail, and West Valley Detention Center. Important to Wraparound/Case Management is committed and persistent staff and the creation of programs that are culturally competent and strengths-based1. Wraparound/Case Management, a complex intervention strategy designed to keep delinquent youth in their homes and ouf of institutions. Participants are "wrapped" by a comprehensive assortment of individualized services and support networks rather than requiring the participants to become involved in them to enroll in inflexible, standardized treatment programs. The SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program provides a highly structured, integrated services environment. According to the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), U.S. Surgeon General's Office, the National Wraparound Initiative, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Wraparound/Case Management includes: ~ A collaborative, community-based interagency team that is responsible for implementing, and overseeing the wraparound initiative in a given jurisdiction. A formal interagency agreement that records the proposed design of the wraparound initiative and spells out exactly how the wraparound effort will work Care coordinator~ who are responsible for helping participants create a customized treatment program and for guiding participants and their families through the system of care. co Child and family teams consisting of family members, paid service providers, and community members (such as teachers and mentors), who know the participant under treatment and are familiar with his or her changing needs. I The Evidence Base and Wraparound, Eric 1. Bruns, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, October 24,2004 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEf-iCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 A unified plan of care developed and updated collectively by all the members of the participant and family team. This plan of care identifies the participant's specific strengths and weaknesses in different areas, targets specific goals for them, and outlines the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Systematic, outcomes-based services: Require clearly defined performance measures, which are used to track the progress of the wraparound initiative and guide its evolution over time. After referrals from the OP Street Team and/or Probation/Parole, Hie SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program provides Wraparound/Case Management through the lead partner-Catholic Charities. Wraparound Services will be provided by the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program partnering organizations. Utilizing the foundation of Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs2, through the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program partners, Catholic Charities will first ensure the participant's primary needs are met, before moving to meet secondary and tertiary needs. Through a previous award from the Cal GRIP Employment Development Department for providing employment services to at- risk youth, the San Bernardino Employment Training Agency (SBETA), 18-25 year old participating in the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program will receive comprehensive employment services, including pre-employment training, placement and retention services. Table 4 shows the organizations which have committed to either providing service(s) to participants, tracking and reporting data, and, if necessary, participate in monthly Partner Meetings: TABLE 4: Partnerinl Oraanizations . Vista Guidance Centers SB Countv Probation Department Mustard Seed Tutorial Center SB Countv District Attnv's Office The Inland Empire Center for Restorative SB County Department of Behavioral Justice Health YounQ Visionaries Youth Leadershio Academy SB Countv Department of Public Health Priscilla's Helpina Hands Department of Children's Services Catholic Charities of SB and Riverside Counties Children's Network SBNFA Urban Youth Conservation COrDS Children's Fund 2 A.H. Maslow, a The01Y of Human Motivation, Psychological Review 50 (1943):370-96. City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF EfViERGHJCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Victory Outreach of San Bernardino First 5-San Bernardino Los Padrinos San Bernardino City Unified School District San Bernardino Community College San Bernardino County Food Bank District First Church of the t"jazarene Neiqhborhood Housing Services SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program Wraparound/Case Management Objectives: The Wraparound/Case Management component of the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will: c Enroll a cohort of 40, 18-25 year old probationers into Wraparound/Case Management for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum 20 months. c Enroll a cohort of 10, 18-25 year old parolees under jurisdiction of the California Department of Juvenile Justice into Wraparound/Case Management for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum 20 months. Have participants and families involved in the development of their own Individualized Case Management Plan. c Have participants and families engaged in Individualized Case Management Plan. A timeline for achieving each objective is presented in Table 5. TABLE 5-TIMELlNE MONTHS POST-AWARD BENCHMARK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Award Initial Partner Meelina Outcome/Data Mgt. Meetinas OP Street Team Outreach Particioant Enrollment SBNFAUYCC Program Beains Wraparound Cohort Finalized Wraparound Program Beains Monthly Portner ~tinos ~arterly Jutcomes/Data Mtas. I Year Proaress Report City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI'.'OR'S OFFICE OF EfI'tERGHJCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 'Ooriieiponi Finol Fie ortino Pro"eet Closeout 2.2 Expected Outcomes: Key components of the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program are outcomes tracking, data management and data reporting. Under Dr. Carolyn Eggleston of the Center for the Study of Correctional Education at California State University at San Bernardino (CSCE), research protocol will be created for the Program. While general expected outcomes have already been determined, appropriate, individualized outcome~ for each partner will be determined post-award by the CSCE and partnering agencies. Qualitative and quantitative data will be tracked and reported. Table 6 represents expected outcomes, plan for tracking outcomes, reporting, and frequency of reporting. RESPONSIBLE TARGET PARTIES INfORMATION FREQUENCY OF POPULATION OUTCOME EXPECTED TRACKING REPORTED REPORTING 50% of participants will 14 to 1 7 increase GPA by 1.0 SBNFAUYCC Report Card QuarterlY 50% of participants will increase overall 14 to 17 citizenship grade by 1 .0 SBNFAUYCC Report Card Quarterly 60% of participants will decrease in criminal SB Probation to 14 to 17 behavior SBNFAUYCC Arrest Records Monthly 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 towards education SBNFAUYCC surveys of Program 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 towards community SBNFAUYCC surveys of ProQram 70% of participants will increase in attitude towards family & family Pre- and Post- Begjnning & End 14 to 17 functionina SBNFAUYCC surveys of Proaram 30% of participants will Employment 14 to 17 enter employment SBNFAUYCC verification Monthly 70% of participants will increase in positive attitude towards legal behavior (anti-gang & Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 criminal activity) SBNFAUYCC surveys of Program 70% of participants will Case engage in pro-social Service Providers to management 18 to 25 activities Catholic Charities documentation Monthly TABLE 6: EXPECTED OUTCOMES City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI,-,OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 'i 1/2008 I 5B Probation/DJJ 70% of participants will Parole to Catholic 18 to 25 reduce in recidivism Charities Arrest Records Monthlv 40% of participants will SBET A to Catholic Employment 18 to 25 enter employmeont Charities verification Manthlv Education partners 40% of participants will to Catholic Attendance 18 to 25 engage in education Charities verification Monthly 70% of participants will increase in attitude towards family & family Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 functioning Catholic Charities surveys of Proqram 70% of participants will increase in positive attitude towards legal behavior (anti-gang & Pre- aOO Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 criminal activity) Catholic Charities surveys of Program 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 towards community Catholic Charities surveys of Proqram 40% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 towards education Catholic Charities surveys of Program 2.3 Project Implementation: See APPENDIX D for Program Organizational Chart and Flow Chart Project Oversight: The City of San Bernardino is the lead agency in the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program (Program). The City Manager's Office will oversee the fiscal aspect of the Program, while Kent Paxton, Director of the Mayor's Office of Community Safety and Violence Prevention will oversee the programmatic aspects of the Program. Mr. Paxton came to the Mayor's Office after retiring from the position of Executive Director of the Children's Network of San Bernardino County. He has vast e~perience in working in the development, implementation and monitoring of community collaboratives through experiences as a social worker, as a staff member with the Department of Mental Health and with Child Protective Services. He sits on many committees, including the Countywide Gangs and Drugs Task Force, the Children's Assessment Center Advisory Board, and the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council. Mr. Paxton is a founding member of OP. He is currently the Mayor's staff member who City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EIVlERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 oversees the OP Street Team who will provide referrals to both the 14-17 year old and the 18- 25 year old SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program. Center for the Study of Correctional Education at California State University San Bernardino (CSCE) will administer all aspects of data management and reporting. San Bernardino National Forest Association Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SSNFAUYCC) will provide services, data management and reporting for the 14-17 year old at- risk youth population. Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Catholic Charities) will provide the oversight, management, facilitation, data management and reporting of the Wraparound/Case Management Program for 18-25 year old probationers and parolees. They will oversee all partner meetings and collect appropriate data as determined by CSCE. Partnering Organizations: Table 7 reflects partnering organizations with their program roles. As the OP Street Team and partnering County organizations have existing agreements with OP to provide services, agreements are on file at the Operation Phoenix Office. Operational Agreements for new partners, specific to the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program are attached. TABLE 7: Pcrtnerina Oraanizations ORGANIZATIONS SERVICES Substance Abuse/Mental Recovery Vista Guidance Centers Services Tutoring for eligible school-age children Mustard Seed Tutorial Center of participants The Inland Empire Center for Restorative Justice Restorative iustice, conflict mediation Gang reduction, intervention, Younq Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy leadership Services for 0-6 age children of Priscilla's Helpine Hands participants Catholic Charities of SB and Riverside Counties Wraparound/Case Manaoement Lead SBNFA Urban Youth Conservation Corps 14-17 year old Proqram Lead Goodwill Southern California Professional attire vouchers Victorv Outreach of San Bernardino OP partner/faith-based component Los Padrinos OP oartner/Youth services San Bernardino County Food Bank OP partner/food, commodities OP partner/tutoring, faith-based First Church of the Nazarene component City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF ErvlERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 I I SB Count Probation Deportment SB Count I District Ntorne 's Office Children's Network OP ortner/Ie 01 assistance OP partner/mental health, substance abuse treatment OP partner/health services OP partner/fomil stren thenin OP portner/participant supportive services OP partner/participant supportive services OP partner/O-6 age children of articipants OP ortner/education su OP ortner/education su OP partner/housin support SB County Department of Behavioral Health SB Count De artment of Public Health Department of Children's Services Children's Fund First 5-San Bernardino San Bernardino Cit Unified School District 2.4 Coordinating and Advisory Council: Since 2000, the San Bernardino Gangs and Drugs Task Force (Gangs and Drugs Task Force) has been committed to a leadership role in advocating the prevention and suppression of gang membership and drug use throughout San Bernardino County through coordination, collaboration and communication between education, law enforcement, the criminal justice system, elected officials, private enterprise and community at-large. The Gangs and Drugs Task Force will act in an advisory role capacity for the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program. Members of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force have participated in the development of this project. The following members have assisted in the planning and development of the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program proposal: · Terrance Stone, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy Patrick Morris, Mayor, City of San Bernardino . Kim Epps, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Kent Paxton, Operation Phoenix and City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office ( Margaret Hill, Assistant Superintendent, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Figure 8 shows membership in the Gangs and Drugs Task Force. City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI\'OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 The Gangs and Drugs Task force holds monthly meetings. Kent Paxton, a member of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force, and past Chairman, will report on the monthly progress of program objectives and outcomes to the Gangs and Drugs Task Force. IN CONCLUSION: The evidence-based Operation Phoenix Foundation has created meaningful change in the once-troubled City of San Bernardino. According to the Morgan Quitno Press, San Bernardino was 16th most dangerous U.S. city in 2003. In 2004, the ranking was lowered to 18. In 2005, the City of San Bernardino's Most Dangerous ranking dropped to number 24. Operation Phoenix has contributed to this increase in safety. San Bernardino is proud of the development the community has made. In 2006, the Morgan Quinto Press ranked the City of San Bernardino number 42-noting a significant increase in the safety of those living in the City. A recent report by city and county officials highlighted Operation Phoenix's success and cost effectiveness. The report found that violent crime fell 21 percent citywide and 38 percent in the City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI-JOR'S OFFICE OF ErViERGEf"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 target neighborhood in the last six months of 2006 compared with the same time period in 2005. Since the initiative began, there have been no homicides in the target area. The city's violent crime rate is now at its lowest point in a decade, translating to 2,100 fewer victims. Op has reduced youth homicides by firearms by 67% since it started in July 2006. Robberies and theft in the target neighborhood were cut by more than half. The report also found that after factoring in county contributions and city resources that would have been spent regardless of Operation Phoenix, the city spent less than $1 million on the new initiative. In addition, a January 2007 survey by criminal justice professors at California State University-San Bernardino found that residents felt safer and were less worried about being victims of crime. Through funding from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement and Victim Services Division, Cal GRIP for Cities, needed evidence-based programs will target 14 to 17 year old at-risk youth population and for the often difficult to serve 18 to 25 year old probationer/parolee population living in the Operation Phoenix area. Partnering agencies have committed to providing leverages in service of over $2.4 million from the County of San Bernardino (Operation Phoenix in-kind) and nearly $400,000 from nonprofit and City partners. San Bernardino looks forward to providing the citizens of San Bernardino an even brighter future and the State of California a successful, evidence-based program addressing the needs of those most at-risk. City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal t(Q)01[ 1 2 3 4 5 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REPORTING SERVICES WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S CALGRIP GRANT 6 WHEREAS, the California State Office of Emergency Services has approved a 7 $400,000 grant for the California Gang, Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CaIGRIP) 8 Program for the City of San Bernardino ("City") to implement an evidence-based strategy to 9 reduce gang and youth gun violence through focused deterrence and employment services to 10 qualified youth; 11 WHEREAS, the CalGRIP program requires certain evaluation and outcome reporting 12 including 1) recidivism rates, 2) number of youth entering employment, 3) family functioning, 13 and 4) prelpost qualitative research on criminal and gang related attitudes and behavior; and 14 WHEREAS, the CalGRIP grant awarded to the City stated that such evaluation and 15 outcome reporting would be provided by the City through a contract with the Foundation for the 16 California State University, San Bernardino and its Center for the Study of Correctional 17 Education. 18 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON 19 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 20 SECTION 1. The City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and 21 directed to execute on behalf of said City, the Services Agreement between the Foundation for 22 the California State University, San Bernardino and the City of San Bernardino, which is 23 attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though 24 set forth at length. 25 SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded 26 if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty (60) days of the passage of this 27 resolution. 28 III -1- //-- C- r;/// Of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REPORTING SERVICES WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S CALGRIP GRANT I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of , 2009, by the following vote, to wit: 9 Council Members: Ayes Abstain Nays Absent 10 ESTRADA 11 BAXTER 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 BRINKER SHORETT KELLEY JOHNSON MCCAMMACK City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this _ day of ,2009. Patrick J. Morris Mayor Approved as to form: BY: I~ -2- EXHIBIT" A" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this _day of ,2009, by and between the Foundation for the California State University, San Bernardino and the City of San Bernardino ("CONTRACTOR"), a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of California, and the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a charter city ("CITY"). WHEREAS, CITY has received a California Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention (CaIGRIP) grant from the State of California Office of Emergency Services to implement an evidence-based strategy to reduce gang and youth violence through focused deterrence and employment services to qualified youth; and WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is competent, experienced and able to perform the evaluation and outcome reporting services required under the City's CalGRIP grant; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. SERVICES; REPORTING. For the remuneration set forth III this Agreement, CITY hereby engages CONTRACTOR to perform the scope of the work and services designated to be performed by CONTRACTOR as detailed in "Project Narrative" of the City's approved CalGRIP grant, and in accordance with the timeline set forth therein, a copy of which is marked "Attachment 1" and is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"). The Services provided by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement shall be at the direction and under the oversight of the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino, or his designee. CONTRACTOR shall attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings with CITY to coordinate the Services provided by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will provide quarterly reports to the City Manager that shall include the following: (a) a summary of data elements as outlined in the CalGRIP grant application; and (b) an analysis ofthe data elements. CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with the above reporting requirements may lead to a delay or denial of the compensation for Services, as provided for in this Agreement. -1- 2. TERM. 2 The term of this Agreement shall begin June 1, 2009 and terminate on 3 December 30, 2010. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by thirty (30) days 4 written notice by either party. 5 3. COMPENSATION; PAYMENT. 6 For CONTRACTOR's performance of the Services during the term of this 7 Agreement, CITY shall compensate CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed Seven 8 Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) per year. The compensation provided herein shall 9 be paid to CONTRACTOR in arrears for Services performed, based on an annual invoice to 10 CITY from CONTRACTOR detailing the Services performed and expenditures incurred by 11 CONTRACTOR. CITY retains the right to challenge all or any part of an invoice. The total 12 amount of compensation paid to CONTRACTOR by CITY pursuant to this Agreement shall 13 not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000). 14 4. RECORDS. 15 CONTRACTOR shall maintain financial records in accordance with generally 16 accepted accounting principles and in such a manner as to permit CITY to easily trace the 17 expenditure of funds. All books and records of CONTRACTOR are to be kept open for 18 inspection at any time during the business day by the CITY or its officers or agents. Failure to 19 submit the financial records in accordance with this section will result in the CONTRACTOR 20 reimbursing the CITY in the full amount received by the CONTRACTOR. 21 5. INDEMNITY. 22 CONTRACTOR agrees to and shall indemnify and hold CITY, its elected 23 officials, employees, agents, and representatives, free and harmless from all claims, actions, 24 damages and liabilities of any kind and nature arising from bodily injury, including death, or 25 property damage, based or asserted upon any actual or alleged act or omission of 26 CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or volunteers, relating to or in any 27 way connected with the accomplishment of the work or performance of services under this 28 Agreement, unless the bodily injury or property damage was actually caused by the sole -2- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 negligence of CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives. As part of the foregoing indemnity, CONTRACTOR agrees to protect and defend at its own expense, including attorneys' fees, CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives from any and all legal actions based upon such actual or alleged acts or omissions. CONTRACTOR hereby waives any and all rights to any types of express or implied indemnity against CITY, its elected officials, employees, agents, or representatives, with respect to third party claims against CONTRACTOR relating to or in any way connected with the accomplishment of the or performance of services under this Agreement. 6. INSURANCE. While not restricting or limiting the foregoing, during the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain in effect policies of comprehensive public, general and automobile liability insurance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, and statutory worker's compensation coverage, and shall file copies of said policies with CITY's Risk Manager prior to undertaking any work under this Agreement. CITY shall be set forth as an additional named insured in each policy of insurance provided hereunder. The Certificate of Insurance furnished to CITY shall require the insurer to notify CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to any change in or termination of the policy. 7. NON-DISCRIMINATION. In the performance of this Agreement and in the hiring and recruitment of employees, CONTRACTOR shall not engage in, nor permit its officers, employees or agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual gender or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services provided by this Agreement, but for all intents and purposes, CONTRACTOR shall be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY. CONTRACTOR shall secure, at its expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance -3- 1 Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for 2 CONTRACTOR and its officers, agents, employees, and all business licenses, if any are 3 required, in connection with the Services to be performed hereunder. 4 AND OTHER REGISTRATION CERTIFICA TE 9. BUSINESS 5 REQUIREMENTS. 6 CONTRACTOR warrants that it possesses, or it shall obtain and maintain, a 7 business registration certificate pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of 8 San Bernardino, and any other licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approval of 9 whatever nature that are legally required of CONTRACTOR to practice its business or 10 profession, or to perform the Services provided by this Agreement. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10. NOTICES. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressed as follows: TO CITY: City Manager's Office 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 TO CONTRACTOR: Stan Stanly Foundation for CSUSB 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407 11. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, conditions or provisions hereof. The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of CITY shall be considered "attorneys' fees" for the purposes of this paragraph. -4- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12. ASSIGNMENT. CONTRACTOR shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of CONTRACTOR's interest in this Agreement without CITY's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for the termination of this Agreement. Regardless of CITY's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release CONTRACTOR of CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by CONTRACTOR hereunder for the term of this Agreement. 13. VENUE. The parties hereto agree that all actions or proceedings arising in conjunction with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated either in the State Courts in the County of San Bernardino, State of California or the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Riverside Division. The aforementioned choice of venue is intended by the parties to be the mandatory and not permissive in nature. 14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. 15. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns. 16. HEADINGS. The subject headings of the sections of this Agreement are included for the purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the construction or the interpretation of any of its provisions. 17 . SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall -5- 1 remain in full force and effect. 2 18. REMEDIES; WAIVER. 3 All remedies available to either party for one or more breaches by the other 4 party are and shall be deemed cumulative and may be exercised separately or concurrently 5 without waiver of any other remedies. The failure of either party to act in the event of a 6 breach of this Agreement by the other shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach or a 7 waiver of future breeches, unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party 8 against whom enforcement is sought. 9 19. AMENDMENT. 10 This Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement executed by the 11 parties, and may not be amended by oral agreement. The City Manager is authorized to 12 execute an amendment to this Agreement on behalf of CITY for the sole purpose of extending 13 the term of this Agreement for a period to not exceed six (6) months, but such Amendment 14 shall have no affect or change whatsoever on the total amount of compensation payable under 15 this Agreement pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Agreement. 16 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 17 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and the understanding between 18 the parties, and supersedes any prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject 19 matter of this Agreement. 20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the 21 day and date first shown. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ATTEST: CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO By: Charles E. McNeely, City Manager By: Rachel Clark, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: FOUNDA TION FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO By: Its: -6- ATTACHMENT "I" GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF ErViERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For PropoSal, 11/2008 A. PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. STATEMENT OF NEED 1.1 Gang and Youth Violence Problem: The City of San Bernardino has been challenged by an increasing level of gang-related crime and activity that impacted the city for decades. A multitude of factors influence the situation including lack of employment, poverty, low levels of education, higher than average school dropout and delinquency rates. These factors create an environment ripe for gang activity and crime, which prompted the City of San Bernardino to form Operation Phoenix. Operation Phoenix (OP) is a multi-jurisdictional neighborhood-based approach to reducing crime and violence. The purpose of OP is to provide a data-driven, coordinated response to crime and related family and youth issues in targeted areas in the City of San Bernardino. The City of San Bernardino has experienced a decrease in gang-related violence and residents are feeling more comfortable in their neighborhoods since the beginning of OP (California State University San Bernardino Survey, 2007). The success achieved by OP in just over two years represents the collective efforts of many agencies and organizations. The City of San Bernardino remains in an at-risk situation for gang crime and violence; however, continued support and resources are vital to sustain and further improve life within the city. The City of San Bernardino continues to experience economic challenges resulting from the loss of its three largest employers during the late 1990's. Property values and rents continue to be depressed and lower than surrounding cities within the county (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). The entire city is part of an Enterprise Zone pursuant to Government Code Section 7082. The designated enterprise zone is the San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone (SBVE Zone), which is a shared zone which includes sections of three cities: Colton, Rialto, and San Bernardino. The SBVE Zone meets the standard for two bonus criteria: poverty level and unique distress. A high level of gang activity in the City of San Bernardino is identified as one as well as poverty level. According to census data, 94% of the census tract/block populations live below City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERt-.,lOR'S OFFICE OF Er\~ERGEh!CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 the poverty level. Unemployment is approximately 10% higher than the statewide average. The median household income in the city is $38,084/year as compared to the county median at $49,026/year. Within the OP target areas the median income hovers around $21 ,500/year. As the county seat, the City of San Bernardino is the center of county social services and serves as a magnet, attracting unemployed and homeless individuals in need of assistance. According to the San Bernardino County Human Services 2008 Report, County Residents Receiving Aid by Cities, the City of San Bernardino has 20.2% of its residence receiving some sort of public assistance amounting to over $364,000,000 per year, the most in San Bernardino County. The population of the City of San Bernardino has a low level of educational/academic achievement. Educational achievement for those 25 years or older shows 26% high school graduates, 22% some college but no degree, 6% possess an Associate's degree, 8% Bachelor's degree, 3% graduate level degrees (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). Over 40% of the population, 25 years or older, do not have a high school diploma or GED. These educational and economic demographics illustrate the vulnerability of this population to criminal and gang activity. The lower educational attainment can be directly correlated to the lower than average household incomes and the propensity to require government aid. According to 2004 U.S. Census Bureau tabulations, adults age 18 and older with a Bachelor's Degree earned an average of $51 ,554, while those with a high school diploma earned $28,645, those without a high school diploma earned an average of $19,169. These economic factors undoubtedly form components of a recip,e for the presence of gang influence and activity (Richardson, 2001). The situation within the city schools is tenuous, leading to a significant gang influence. The City of San Bernardino Unified School District suffers from a relatively high school dropout rate of 34.5% compared to the state average of 24.2% (California Department of Education, 2008). During the 2006-2007 school years, the district had over 80 expulsions and over 5,700 suspensions that were violence- or drug-related (California Department of Education, 2008). City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"rOR'S OFFICE OF EfI~ERGEr"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 More than 1,000 students are enrolled in continuation classes and 255 students are in pregnant or parenting school programs. The problems associated with gang members in schools are becoming more of an issue for school administrators and police. A 2004 Gangs and Drug Taskforce Preliminary Report, which surveyed schools in San Bernardino County, indicated that approximately 72% of schools responding indicated that there were indicators of gang presence on their campuses. Approximately 50% of the responding middle and high schools said that the gang presence increased problems on school grounds. The San Bernardino City Unified School District Police report that there are over 1,000 identified gang members within the school system. During the 2007-8 school year the San Bernardino City Unified School District Police reported over 2,500 documented gang related incidents. School officials thus are required to focus more of their resources to combating gang-related problems and less on student learning. High school and middle school students expressed anxiety about coming to campus due to the intimidating presence of gangs in and around school. The City of San Bernardino's crime rate, particularly those categorized as Class 1 Violent Crimes, has historically been one of the highest in California. Comparisons with other neighboring cities, with similar demographics, and county and state indices clearly indicate the need for sustained support and resources directed within the City of San Bernardino. The violent crime index has been nearly double that of the state and neighboring communities within the county (See Table 1'). TABLE 1: Per CapIta Part I Violent Crime Rates per 1 ,000 2005 2006 2007 San Bernardino City 13 10 11 San Bernardino County 4.9 4.9 4.8 Ontario 5.2 5.7 4.9 California State 5.1 5.2 5.2 Fontana 4.6 4.9 5.1 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GO\lERf-JOR'S OFFICE OF ErViERGEI"CY SERVICES. Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Over the past decade. the City of San Bernardino experienced a large increase in gang- related criminal activity, memberships and associations. The city has been heavily impacted by this trend resulting in a decreased quality of life and a flight of middle class residents to neighboring cities. The city continues to experience a high level of gang activity and gang- related crimes arising from traditional home-grown gangs, as well as gangs that migrated from Los Angeles and other larger metropolitan areas. Gang activity occurs throughout the city but is heavily concentrated in the California Gardens, Arden and Guthrie neighborhoods. The San Bernardino Police Department identified 6 Caucasian, 12 African American, 12 Hispanic and 6 Asian gangs that are active in the city. There are 3,798 known gang members in the City of San Bernardino (City of San Bernardino Police). The County of San Bernardino estimates the countywide gang population to range between 11,000 to 13,000, thus making the City of San Bernardino home to nearly a quarter of the entire county gang population. After seven months of deployment, an initial report on the OP Neighborhood Initiative found that as a result of the focused crime fighting efforts; overall crime in the area had decreased by nearly 38%. A Quality of Life Survey, conducted by California State University, San Bernardino found that in eight months, the percent of residents who perceived the neighborhood as unsafe, declined by 40%. A recent report by city and county officials highlighted OP's success and cost effectiveness. The report found that violent crime fell 21 % citywide and 38% in the target neighborhood in the la~f six months of 2006 compared with the same time period in 2005. Since the initiative began, there have been no homicides in the target area. The city's violent crime rate is now at its lowest point in a decade, translating to 2,100 fewer victims. Robberies and theft in the target neighborhood were cut by more than half. The report also found that after factoring in county contributions and city resources that would have been spent regardless of OP, the city has spent less than $1 million on the new initiative. In addition, a January 2007 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI,>,OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGE!'>'CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 survey by criminal justice professors at California State University-San Bernardino found that residents felt safer and were less worried about being victims of crime. Although the crime rate is still intolerably high, the statistics indicate a downward trend. The per capita crime rate for Part I Violent and Property Crimes has been declining since 2000 (SeeTable 2). TABLE 2: City of San Bernardino Part I Crime Rates Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Violent 11 13 13 15 12 ,13 10 11 Prooerty 53 55 59 63 48 '56 43 49 Due in large part to the collaborative efforts of OP, the total number of murders and gang- related murders has dropped since the inception of the initiative (See Table 3). Support from programs such as CalGRIP will allow a continuation of focused-resources to bring down crime rates and create a safer city. TABLE 3: City of San Bernardino- Crime Statistics Part IA Murders 2006 2007 2008 Tofal Murders 46 44 30 Murders by Firearm 38 34 21 Gana Related Murder 7 8 5 Gana Related, Murder by Firearm 7 8 4 1.2 Target Population The City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Program (SB OPC Cal GRIP Program) targets two populations, utilizing two different service provisions. 14-17 Year Old At.Risk Youth, Male and Female: With over 70% of schools reporting indicators of gang presence on their campuses, and 50% of the responding middle and high schools said that the gang presence increased problems on school grounds combined with 94% of the census tract/block populations live below the poverty level and a 34,5% high school dropout rate, a large percentage of the 14-17 year old youth in the City of San Bernardino are at risk for gang involvement. Understanding the increased risk factors and the increased City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI>JOR'S OFFICE OF EfViERGEh!CY SERVICES. Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 probability of 14-17 year olds in the City of San Bernardino becoming involved in gangs and an increase in the probability in those youth becoming part of the juvenile, and adult justice system, the City of San Bernardino Cal GRIP Program proposes to provide prevention and intervention services through the evidence-based Urban Youth Conservation Corps. 18-25 Year Olds, Transitional-Age Young Adults, Male and Female: Upon the passage of SB 81 (realignment of non-serious and non-violent offenders to County custody), there are approximately 45, 18-25 year old California Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) parolees in the City of San Bernardino (DJJ Parole, 2008). All are considered to be! "serious and violent" offenders. According to the San Bernardino County Probation Department, there are 898, 18- 25 year old Probationers in the City of San Bernardino with 82% male and 18% female population. This program will target 40, 18-25 year old probationers and 10, 18-25 year old parolees under jurisdiction of DJJ. 1.3 Target Area: The City of San Bernardino is located in the east valley of the County of San Bernardino approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles. As the county seat, the City of San Bernardino is the center of county social services and serves as a magnet attracting unemployed and homeless individuals in need of assistance. On June 6, 2006, Mayor Patrick J. Morris initiated the city's first "OP" project, a holistic approach of leveraging local, state and federal resources to eradicate long-term, chronic crime, blight and social issues facing distressed neighborhoods. OP serves the region of the City of San Bernardino, speCifically targeted areas within th~ City, which are identified as high crime and have a multitude of risk factors for families and children. The demographics of the OP area are: 59% Hispanic; 23% African American; 11 % White; 3% other and 4% unknown. Throughout the County, 65% of residents own their homes. In the OP target area, only 20% of residents own their homes, 74% are renters and 6% other situations. The income for the primary OP target area was approximately $21,500 as compared to the county median at $49.026. The pilot neighborhood was a single Police Reporting District consisting of a 20-block area located between Waterman City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI\!OR'S OFFICE OF EfViERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Avenue and Sierra Way, and Baseline Avenue and 16!h Street. This area was selected as it had a 'high concentration of Part I crimes (murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, and grant theft automobiles) in the City as well as blight and chronic social service and economic needs. Over the year of OP, crime in the OP target neighborhood was reduced by 33% through effective collaborations and by building trust through interaction and neighborhood residents. Since inception, two additional areas have been added to the OP Target Areas: 1) California Gardens 2) Arden (Highland) and Guthrie. The California Gardens target area is located in the northwestern city limits, adjacent to the City of Ria/to. The neighborhood consists primarily of single family homes with a spattering of businesses along the major arterial roads that form the eastern and southern boundaries. 46.59% of the residents are renters. Census information shows that 45.1 % of the residents are Black, 22.7% are White, and 45.5% are Hispanic (any Race). The per capita income of $11 ,714 is 22.9% lower than the City average and 33.2% lower than the State average. The San BernardinoPolice Department has identified five street gangs active with this 3 mi2 area. Three are currently under a civil gang injunction. On June 6, 2006, several Hispanic male juveniles were playing basketball at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School when two African American male suspects approached them and asked them where they were from. When they responded, one of the suspects fired multiple rounds from a handgun, killing an 11-year old Hispanic boy and wounding his friend. The Arden and Guthrie residential neighborhood is located in the northeastern city limits and includes the unincorporated county. areas and the City of Highland. The neighborhood consists of multi-unit housing apartments mixed with single family homes. 71.98% of the residents are renters. Census information shows that 26.58% of the residents are Black, 39.82 White, 44.13% are Hispanic (any Race). The per capita income of $10,228 is 32.7% lower than the City average, and 38.1 % lower than the State averagei. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI\!OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 2.1 Planned Approach: As a member of the Thirteen-City Gang Prevention Initiative (An initiative under the National League of Cities' Institute for Youth, Education and Families in partnership with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency), The City San Bernardino's OP Collaborative Cal GRIP Program utilizes a comprehensive city-wide plan that interweave prevention, intervention, reentry, job training, family and community services and enforcement through evidence-based, best practice programs. Understanding that different age groups of youth have differing needs and thus require unique programmatic solutions, the SB OPC Cal GRIP Program utilizes two separate and distinct programs: The San Bernardino National Forest Association Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SBNFAUYCC), an evidence-based, best practices program will be utilized for the at-risk 14-17 year old age group and Wraparound/Case Management, an evidence-based, best practices program will be utilized for the 18-25 year old Probationer/Parolee population. 14-17 Year Old Age Group Project Design: Understanding that the City of San Bernardino has a low graduation rate, high dropout rate and live in areas with high per capita Part I Violent Crime Rate, youth between the ages of 14-17 living in the OP target areas are often at-risk for involvement in gangs resulting in involvement with the juvenile, and ultimately, the adult corrections system. The SBNFAUYCC improves the environment through specific conservation work projects; and raise people's consciousness about their environment. Conservation Corps are an important part of a nation's effort to promote environmental awareness and while addressing specific local needs, thus providing ample opportunity for adoption to local conditions. In addition, Corps provides a powerful tool to teach environmentally beneficial job skills. Learning by doing is the underlying educational principal of Conservation Corps. According to a 2007 report by the Corps Network, "The Corps is a proven, effective means of addressing a wide array of challenges facing young people, including a lack of education, insufficient job skills and court involvement. The Corps annually enroll 23,000 young people who City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI>JOR'S OFFICE OF Er\1ERGE!'.'CY SERViCES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 contribute 13 million hours of service per year and operate in 41 states and the District of Columbia through 113 Service and Conservation Corps." Through the signature activity of OP, the OP Street Team Sweep, and at-risk youth will be referred to the San Bernardino National Forest Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SBNFAUYCC). A cohort of 20 at-risk, 14-17 year old youth from the OP area will become SBNFAUYCC members. Each youth corps members is expected to 1) perform conservation service on the San Bernardino National Forest and the City of San Bernardino local parks. 2) attend weekly membership development training. and 3) attend educational enrichment if needed. Corps members receive monthly stipends for successful participation in the program. 1) Conservation Technical Training: Conservation Technical Training in Forestry: The San Bernardino National Forest Association has an agreement with the San Bernardino National Forest Service to train young people in technical forestry skills. On designated Saturdays, Youth Corps Members are transported to the San Bernardino National Forest to receive 8 hours of technical training in forestry taught by professional foresters. Youth are picked up and dropped off from home. The training includes wildfire prevention and suppression techniques, habitat restoration and recovery from wildfires, eradication of invasive species, trail restoration and maintenance, fire fuels reduction, tree nursery maintenance and planting. seed propagation and collection and campground restoration to name a few. In addition, youth are taught safety and the prop,er use of tools. ~ Conservation Technical Training in Tree Care: The San Bernardino National Forest Association has an agreement with the City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation to train young people in technical skills for professional tree care. On designated Saturdays and after school, Corps Members are transported to a designated work site to receive 4 to 8 hours of training taught by professional arborist that work for the City of San Bernardino. The training includes proper tree pruning of small trees, proper tree pruning of large trees City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERf'.'OR'S OFFICE OF ElViERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 using pole pruners: proper mulching, tree nutrition and watering techniques and proper use of tools such as hand saws, loppers, pole pruners that extend to 15 feet and other safety techniques. .2) Membership Training Urban Youth Conservation Corps members attend weekly membership development classes such as life skills, job readiness training and employability skills building. In addition, aggression, anger and stress management classes are also provided. Other classes include trainings that are adapted from the National Fire Academy for fire service officials. This includes, verbal communication, non-verbal communication, self-image, behavior and attitude, building relationships, communication and listening, consensus building, leadership development, cultural diversity and racial discrimination, civility and humanity. 3) Educational Enrichment Urban Youth Conservation Corps members that are failing academically receive educational enrichment to improve basic educational skills. The educational enrichment program offers tutoring and innovative classes that link basic academic skills to nature. This activity also combines traditional overnight camping with a carefully designed educational program to inspire youth to succeed in school. SBNFAUYCC Objectives: The SBNFAUYCC component of the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will: 20, 14-17 year.old youth from the Operation Phoenix area will enroll in SBNFAUYCC program per year 20, 14-17 year old youth enrolled in SBNFAUYCC through the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will complete the following: o Over 200 hours of Conservation Technical Training per year o Over 200 hours of Membership Training o Over 200 hours of Education Enrichment City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERf-JOR'S OFFICE OF ErViERGEf~CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 A timeline for achieving each objective is presented in Table 5. A SB OPC Cal GRIP Program Service Flow Chart is presented as APPENDIX D 18-25 Year Old Age Group Project Design: The Operation Phoenix Collaborative consists of San Bernardino County Agencies (including, but not limited to Probation, Behavioral Health, Public Health, District Attorney, Public Defender, Children and Family Service, Sheriff, etc.) as well as California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Parole and many community- and faith-based organizations. The Operation Phoenix Program (OP) has been acknowledged by Jack Calhoun, founder and President/CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council, "Frankly, San Bernardino's Project Operation Phoenix has produced stunning results, results that other cities wish to emulate. The results can be described in terms of leadership, courageous reorganization of city services, a dramatic Operation Phoenix in crime, and an increase in the quality of life for those living in the Operation Phoenix area." Linking OP Collaborative agencies via the Wraparound/Case Management Model provides transitional age youth, ages 18-25, who are on probation and/or parole, with comprehensive services and intensive case management. Through referrals from the Operation Phoenix Street Team, Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Catholic Charities) will perform the duties of the lead case manager providing Wraparound/Case Management. Catholic Charities is a local leader in assisting families with limited resources whom are often facing multiple issues or problems. Thousands of families benefit from the work of Catholic Charities each year. In FY 2007.-2008, over 17,000 households benefited from Catholic Charities' services throughout the two-county (San Bernardino and Riverside) area. Services are based on individual/family needs and vary from prevention-based to crisis-based. In an effort to stabilize and strengthen individuals and families, Catholic Charities provides these services through a collaborative fashion with other community agencies. Catholic Charities has traditionally served as a "last resort" for families in need of assistance. They have much experience in Wraparound/Case Management. Serving the 18-25 year old, probationer/parolee City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal -. GOVERhIOR'S OFFICE OF ElvlERGEhiCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 population requires an organization with experience. Since 1985, Catholic Charities has provided pre-release and re-entry services for parolees, probationers, and their families. These services include pre-release classes and case management services following their release. Staff works directly with inmates from the California Rehabilitation Correctional (CRC) Facility, Glen Helen County Jail, and West Valley Detention Center. Important to Wraparound/Case Management is committed and persistent staff and the creation of programs that are culturally competent and strengths-based1. Wraparound/Case Management, a complex intervention strategy designed to keep delinquent youth in their homes and out'of institutions. Participants are "wrapped" by a comprehensive assortment of individualized services and support networks rather than requiring the participants to become involved in them to enroll in inflexible, standardized treatment programs. The SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program provides a highly structured, integrated services environment. According to the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), U.S. Surgeon General's Office, the National Wraparound Initiative, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Wraparound/Case Management includes: A collaborative, community-based interagency team that is responsible for implementing, and overseeing the wraparound initiative in a given jurisdiction. A formal interagency agreement that records the proposed design of the wraparound initiative and spells out exactly how the wraparound effort will work · Care coordinator$ who are responsible for helping participants create a customized treatment program and for guiding participants and their families through the system of care. · Child and family teams consisting of family members, paid service providers, and community members (such as teachers and mentors), who know the participant under treatment and are familiar with his or her changing needs. I The Evidence Base and Wraparound, Eric 1. Bruns, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, October 24, 2004 City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERIYOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEf"CY SERVfCE8, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 A unified plan of care developed and updated collectively by all the members of the participant and family team. This plan of care identifies the participant's specific strengths and weaknesses in different areas, targets specific goals for them, and outlines the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Systematic, outcomes-based services: Require clearly defined performance measures, which are used to track the progress of the wraparound initiative and guide its evolution over time. After referrals from the OP Street Team and/or Probation/Parole, tHe SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program provides Wraparound/Case Management through the lead partner-Catholic Charities. Wraparound Services will be provided by the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program partnering organizations. Utilizing the foundation of Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs2, through the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program partners, Catholic Charities will first ensure the participant's primary needs are met, before moving to meet secondary and tertiary needs. Through a previous award from the Cal GRIP Employment Development Department for providing employment services to at- risk youth, the San Bernardino Employment Training Agency (SBETA), 18-25 year old participating in the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program will receive comprehensive employment services, including pre-employment training, placement and retention services. Table 4 shows the organizations which have committed to either providing service(s) to participants, tracking and reporting data, and, if necessary, participate in monthly Partner Meetings: TABLE 4: Partnerinl Organizations Vista Guidance Centers SB County Probation Deportment Mustard Seed Tutorial Center SB County District Attny's Office The Inland Empire Center for Restorative SB County Deportment of Behavioral Justice Health Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy SB County Deportment of Public Health Priscilla's HelpinQ Hands Deportment of Children's Services Catholic Charities of SB and Riverside Counties Children's Network SBNFA Urban Youth Conservation Corps Children's Fund 2 A.H. Maslow, a Theory of Human Motivation, Psychological Review 50 (1943):370-96. City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERh'OR'S OFFICE OF EfViERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 Victory Outreach of San Bernardino First 5-San Bernardino Los Padrinos San Bernardino City Unified School District San Bernardino Community College San Bernardino County Food Bank District First Church of the Nawrene Neiqhborhood Housing Services sse OPC Cal GRIP Program Wraparound/Case Management Objectives: The Wraparound/Case Management component of the SBOPC Cal GRIP Program will: ~. Enroll a cohort of 40, 18-25 year old probationers into Wraparound/Case Management for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum 20 months. ( Enroll a cohort of 10, 18-25 year old parolees under jurisdiction of the California Department of Juvenile Justice into Wraparound/Case Management for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum 20 months. Have participants and families involved in the development of their own Individualized Case Management Plan. Have participants and families engaged in Individualized Case Management Plan. A timeline for achieving each objective is presented in Table 5. TABLE 5-TIMELlNE MONTHS POST-AWARD BENCHMARK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Award Initial Partner Meetina Outcome/Data Mgt. Meetinas OP Street Team Outreach Particioant Enrollment SBNFAUYCC Program Beains Wraparound Cohort Finalized Wraparound Program Beqins Monthly Partner ~Iinas .ierly .Jutcomes/Data MIas. I Year Proaress Report City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF Er\'1ERGEI-JCY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 "'orticipont Final Re ortino Pro'eet Closeout 2.2 Expected Outcomes: Key components of the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program are outcomes tracking, data management and data reporting. Under Dr. Carolyn Eggleston of the Center for the Study of Correctional Education at California State University at San Bernardino (CSCE), research protocol will be created for the Program. While general expected outcomes have already been determined, appropriate, individualized outcomes for each partner will be determined post-award by the CSCE and partnering agencies. Qualitative and quantitative data will be tracked and reported. Table 6 represents expected outcomes, plan for tracking outcomes, reporting, and frequency of reporting. RESPONSIBLE TARGET PARTIES INFORMATION FREQUENCY OF POPULATION OUTCOME EXPECTED TRACKING Rf.PORTED REPORTING 50% of participants will 14 to 17 increase GP A by 1 .0 SBt\jF AUYCC Reoart Card Quarterlv 50% of participants will increase overall 14 to 17 citizenshiD arade by 1 .0 SBNFAUYCC Reoort Card QuarterlY 60% of participants will decrease in criminal SB Probation to 14 to 17 behavior SBNFAUYCC Arrest Records Monthly 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 towards education SBNFAUYCC surveys of PrOQrom 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 towards community SBNFAUYCC surveys of Proaram 70% of participants will increase in attitude towards family & family Pre- and Post- Beg!nning & End 14 to 17 functionina SBNFAUYCC surveys of Proaram 30% of participants will Employment 14 to 17 enter emDloyment SBNFAUYCC verification Monthlv 70% of participants will increase in positive attitude towards legal behavior (anti-gang & Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 14 to 17 criminal activitYl SBNFAUYCC surveys of Proqram 70% of participants will Case engage in pro-social Service Providers to management 18 to 25 activities Catholic Charities documentation Monthly TABLE 6: EXPECTED OUTCOMES City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF EfvIERGEI\'CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, ~ 1/2008 ! SB Probation/DJJ I 70% of participants will Parole to Catholic 18 to 25 reduce in recidivism Charities Arrest Records Monthly 40% of participants will SBET A to Catholic Employment 18 to 25 enter employment Charities verification Monthly Education partners 40% of participants will to Catholic Attendance 18 to 25 enoaoe in education Charities verification Monthly 70% of participants will increase in attitude towards family & family Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 functioning Catholic Charities surveys of Program 70% of participants will increase in positive attitude towards legal behavior (anti-gang & Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 criminal activity) Catholic Charities surveys of Program 70% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 towards community Catholic Charities surveys of Program 40% of participants will increase in attitude Pre- and Post- Beginning & End 18 to 25 towards education Catholic Charities surveys of Program 2.3 Project Implementation: See APPENDIX D for Program Organizational Chart and Flow Chart Project Oversight: The City of San Bernardino is the lead agency in the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program (Program). The City Manager's Office will oversee the fiscal aspect of the Program, while Kent Paxton, Director of the Mayor's Office of Community Safety and Violence Prevention will oversee the programmatic aspects of the Program. Mr. Paxton came to the Mayor's Office after retiring from the position of Executive Director of the Children's Network of San Bernardino County. He has vast experience in working in the development, implementation and monitoring of community collaboratives through experiences as a social worker, as a staff member with the Department of Mental Health and with Child Protective Services. He sits on many committees, including the Countywide Gangs and Drugs Task Force, the Children's Assessment Center Advisory Board, and the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council. Mr. Paxton is a founding member of OP. He is currently the Mayor's staff member who City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVER,,,IOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEh!CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 oversees the OP Street Team who will provide referrals to both the 14-17 year old and the 18- 25 year old SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program. Center for the Study of eorrectional Education at California State Universit~' San Bernardino (CSCE) will administer all aspects of data management and reporting. San Bernardino National Forest Association Urban Youth Conservation Corps (SBNFAUYCC) will provide services, data management and reporting for the 14-17 year old at- risk youth population. Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Catholic Charities) will provide the oversight, management, facilitation, data management and reporting of the Wraparound/Case Management Program for 18-25 year old probationers and parolees. They will oversee all partner meetings and collect appropriate data as determined by CSCE. Partnering Organizations: Table 7 reflects partnering organizations with their program roles. As the OP Street Team and partnering County organizations have existing agreements with OP to provide services, agreements are on file at the Operation Phoenix Office. Operational Agreements for new partners, specific to the SSC OPC Cal GRIP Program are attached. TABLE 7: Partnerina Oraanizations ORGANIZATIONS SERVICES Substance Abuse/Mental Recovery Vista Guidance Centers Services Tutoring for eligible school-age children Mustard Seed Tutorial Center of participants The Inland Empire Center for Restorative Justice Restorative iustice, conflict mediation Gong reduction. intervention, Younq Visionaries Youth 'leadership Academy leadership Services for 0-6 age children of Priscilla's Helpino Hands participants Catholic Charities of SB and Riverside Counties Wraparound/Case ManaQement Lead SBNFA Urban Youth Conservation Corps 14-17 year old Prooram Lead Goodwill Southern California Professional attire vouchers Victorv Outreach of San Bernardino OP partner/faith-based component Los Padrinos OP partner/youth services San Bernardino County Food Bank OP partner/food, commodities OP partner/tutoring, faith-based First Church of the Nazarene component City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI"OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEI\!CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 55 Count Pi'Obation Department 5B Count District Attorney's Office OF ortner/referrals OP ortner/Ie 01 assistance OP partner/mental health, substance abuse treatment OP partner/health services OP partner/famil stren thenin OP partner/participant supportive services OP portner/participant supportive services OP partner/O-6 age children of artici ants OP ortner/education su ort OP artner/educatic>n su OP partner/housin support 5B County Department of Behavioral Health 5B Count De artment of Public Health Department of Children's Services Children's Network Children's Fund First 5-San Bernardino 2.4 Coordinating and Advisory Council: Since 2000, the San Bernardino Gangs and Drugs Task Force (Gangs and Drugs Task Force) has been committed to a leadership role in advocating the prevention and suppression of gang membership and drug use throughout San Bernardino County through coordination, collaboration and communication between education, law enforcement, the criminal justice system, elected officials, private enterprise and community at-large. The Gangs and Drugs Task Force will act in an advisory role capacity for the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program. Members of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force have participated in the development of this project. The following members have assisted in the planning and development of the SBC OPC Cal GRIP Program proposal: ( Terrance Stone, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy (. Patrick Morris, Mayor, City of San Bernardino ( Kim Epps, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools ( Kent Paxton, Operation Phoenix and City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office Margaret Hill, Assistant Superintendent, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Figure 8 shows membership in the Gangs and Drugs Task Force. City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVERI\!OR'S OFFICE OF EMERGEt\!CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 The Gangs and Drugs Task force holds monthly meetings. Kent Paxton, a member of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force, and past Chairman, will report on the monthly progress of program objectives and outcomes to the Gangs and Drugs Task Force. IN CONCLUSION: The evidence-based Operation Phoenix Foundation has created meaningful change in the once-troubled City of San Bernardino. According to the Morgan Quitno Press, San Bernardino was 1(?th most dangerous U.S. city in 2003. In 2004, the ranking was lowered to 18. In 2005, the City of San Bernardino's Most Dangerous ranking dropped to number 24. Operation Phoenix has contributed to this increase in safety. San Bernardino is proud of the development the community has made. In 2006, the Morgan Quinto Press ranked the City of San Bernardino number 42-noting a significant increase in the safety of those living in the City. A recent report by city and county officials highlighted Operation Phoenix's success and cost effectiveness. The report found that violent crime fell 21 percent citywide and 38 percent in the City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal GOVER!-JOR'S OFFICE OF ErViERGEI"CY SERVICES, Cal GRIP Request For Proposal, 11/2008 target neighborhood in the last six months of 2006 compared with the same time period in 2005. Since the initiative began, there have been no homicides in the target area. The city's violent crime rate is now at its lowest point in a decade, translating to 2,100 fewer victims. Op has reduced youth homicides by firearms by 67% since it started in July 2006. Robberies and theft in the target neighborhood were cut by more than half. The report also found that after factoring in county contributions and city resources that would have been spent regardless of Operation Phoenix, the city spent less than $1 million on the new initiative. In addition, a January 2007 survey by criminal justice professors at California State University-San Bernardino found that residents felt safer and were less worried about being victims of crime. Through funding from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement and Victim Services Division, Cal GRIP for Cities, needed evidence-based programs will target 14 to 17 year old at-risk youth population and for the often difficult to serve 18 to 25 year old probationer/parolee population living in the Operation Phoenix area. Partnering agencies have committed to providing leverages in service of over $2.4 million from the County of San Bernardino (Operation Phoenix in-kind) and nearly $400,000 from nonprofit and City partners. San Bernardino looks forward to providing the citizens of San Bernardino an even brighter future and the State of California a successful, evidence-based program addressing the needs of those most at-risk. City of San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Collaborative Cal GRIP Proposal