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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Kent Paxton Subject: RESOLUTION OF THE
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
Dept: Mayor's Office OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
Date: November 16, 2009 TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
AND ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FOR
THE WEED AND SEED GRANT.
M/CC Meeting Date: November 16, 2009
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Reviewed by the Grants Ad Hoc Committee on September 29, 2009, as an information item
Reviewed by the Grants Committee on October 27, 2009; forwarded to the Mayor and Common
Council without a recommendation pending additional information.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt resolution.
Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the budget as needed to reflect this grant if
awarded.
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Contact Person: KENT PAXTSIN Phone- 5133
Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Reso. Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ 1,000,000 (In potential Grant Revenue over 5 years)
Source: (Acct. No.)
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Finance:
Council Notes: -?57
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Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the City
Manager to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Weed and Seed grant.
Background:
In 1991, the U.S. Department of Justice established Operation Weed and Seed-a community based
multi-agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and neighborhood restoration. The goals
of Weed and Seed are to control violent crime, drug trafficking, and drug related crime in designated
high crime neighborhoods; and, to provide a safe environment free of crime and drug use for residents.
The Weed and Seed strategy brings together Federal, State, and local crime fighting agencies, social
service providers, representatives of the public and private sectors,prosecutors,business owners, and
neighborhood residents under the shared goal of weeding out violent crime and gang activity while
seeding in social services and economic revitalization.
The Weed and Seed strategy is a two-pronged approach to crime control and prevention:
❖ Law Enforcement agencies "weeding out" criminals from a designated area.
❖ "Seeding"brings prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood revitalization services
to the area.
At the Grants Ad Hoc Committee meeting on October 27, 2009, committee members asked for
additional information regarding the process for Weed and Seed grant applications. An application for
a community to become a Weed and Seed Community(WSC) involves following the application
process created by the Department of Justice and the formation and participation in several key
partnerships.
Communities or neighborhoods interested in becoming a WSC must contact the United States
Attorney's Office (USAO) to begin the process. If the USAO determines the site is a potentially good
location for Weed and Seed, the USAO then takes the lead in organizing local officials, community
representatives, and other key stakeholders to form a steering committee to develop the WSC
application. The USAO also facilitates the coordination of federal, state, and local law enforcement
efforts so the WSC application effectively uses federal law enforcement partners in weeding strategies.
For San Bernardino's application, community leaders from the Date Street/Del Rosa area, including
Faith Temple Church, contacted the USAO in Los Angeles about the potential for a WSC site around
the Date Street/Del Rosa area in San Bernardino. The Los Angeles USAO reviewed this potential site
and then, under the leadership of Ted Marquez (Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee
Coordinator for the USAO),began the process of organizing local officials, community
representatives, and other key stakeholders to form a steering committee to explore a WSC application
for the Date Street/Del Rosa area.
The Mayor's Office received a phone call from USAO on August 6, 2009, asking the Mayor's Office
to attend a steering committee organizing meeting at Faith Tempe Church on August 7, 2009. The
organizing meeting was attended by representatives from numerous community organizations and law
enforcement agencies, and by local neighborhood residents. Ted Marquez of the USAO went over the
requirements of the WSC grant application, and a series of four meetings were set-up to develop the
information needed for the WSC grant application.
On August 28th, the San Bernardino Police Department presented Part I crime data for the Date
Street/Del Rosa area. The target area meets the Part I crime criteria for the WSC grant. Specifically,
policing areas C-4 (23`d Street to 35t" Street and Del Rosa to Golden Ave.), and C-6 (Pacific to
Highland/Arden to Sterling and Highland to Lynwood/Sterling to Del Rosa)were identified as the
qualifying target areas.
As required by the WSC application process, three additional meetings were held with neighborhood
residents to help design the WSC grant application. Over 250 residents attended the meetings to
discuss neighborhood concerns and how they could be addressed by a WSC grant. Also, 178
community surveys were done by Cal-State San Bernardino in the target neighborhoods, with the
assistance of neighborhood residents who attend Faith Temple Church; programming for children and
youth was a priority of survey respondents, as was concerns over gang activity, drug sales, and graffiti.
During the steering committee process, discussions were held as to who should be the applicant for the
WSC grant. Both local governments and community nonprofits are eligible to apply for a WSC grant
in qualifying target areas. After discussions with the USAO, the steering committee felt the WSC
grant application for the Date Street/Del Rosa site would be strongest coming from the City of San
Bernardino.
The concept of WSC grant for the Date Street/Del Rosa area was discussed with the Grant's Ad Hoc
Committee on September 29, 2009, as an information item; no concerns were raised by the committee
at that time. The WSC grant application was presented to the Grants Committee again on October 27,
2009; the committee forwarded the grant application to the Common Council action without a
recommendation pending the information about the WSC grant application process described above.
Fiscal Impact:
The Weed and Seed grant provides up to $1 million dollars in funding over the course of a five year
period. There is no local match; however, in-kind services are encouraged. Those in-kind services will
come from Operation Phoenix partner agencies as well as other public and non-profit agencies
involved in the Weed and Seed process. The annual budget(s) for Weed and Seed activities to be
funded by the WSC grant are as follows:
• $100,817.86 per year for the SBPD for overtime reimbursement for narcotic and direct
enforcement programs; funds cannot be used to hire law enforcement staff.
• $48,400 per year for Faith Temple Church to hire staff for after school programming;
• $32,100 per year for tutorial services for children and youth;
• $3,500 per year for a music program for children and youth;
• $15,000 per year for California State University San Bernardino for program evaluation.
Recommendation:
Adopt resolution.
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FY 2010 WEED AND SEED COMMUNITIES COMPETITIVE APPLICATION
I. NAME AND LOCATION
Site/Neighborhood Name: City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program (Del Rosa)
City: San Bernardino
State: CA
USAO District: Central District Congressional District: 42nd
Contact Person (Include Name, Title, Phone & Email): Kent Paxton, Community Safety and
Violence Prevention-City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office, (909) 384-5133,
paxton—ke@sbcity.org
Proposed Weed and Seed Map: See ATTACHMENT 1
Proposed Weed and Seed Site—Basic Description:
Approximate size of site: 2.5 Square miles _11,303 Population
Is this an area in a jurisdiction with an existing Weed and Seed site?No
If yes, provide site name:
Identify specific boundaries of the designated focus area:
Golden Avenue to 35th Street, to Arden Avenue, to Pacific Street to Golden Avenue
Provide the specific names of the streets, highways, and/or roads on the North, South, East, and
West borders of the Proposed site. The description MUST form a contiguous boundary
encompassing the entire proposed site.
If street addresses are not available, provide alternative descriptors (e.g., highway number).
West Boundary: Golden Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
East Boundary: Arden Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
South Boundary: Pacific Street, San Bernardino CA
Southwest Boundary: Intersection Pacific Street and Golden Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
Southeast Boundary: Intersection Arden Avenue and Pacific Street, San Bernardino, CA
North Boundary: 35th Street, San Bernardino, CA
Northwest Boundary: Intersection Golden Avenue and 35th Street, San Bernardino, CA
Northeast Boundary: Intersection 35th Street and Arden Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
Indicate the census tract#'s (CT) included in the site:
Complete CT's: 61
Partial CT's: 62.02, 63.01, 63.02, 74.03, 74.07
Rural or Indian Tribe/Tribal community: Yes No X
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II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Statement of the Problem: With an 18.5% unemployment rate, the City of San Bernardino, CA
is second only to Detroit, MI with a 27.8% rate in cities above 25,000 people.I In 2004, the City
of San Bernardino was the 11 t" most dangerous city in the United States.2 Due to efforts from
the leadership of the City of San Bernardino through Operation Phoenix, crime has been
decreasing over the last four years; however, San Bernardino is still in the top 50 most dangerous
cities at number 42. San Bernardino continues to feel the effects of a high unemployment and
foreclosure rates as well as frequent drug use and gang activity. The targeted Weed and Seed
area, a 2.5 mil region in the northern quadrant of the City of San Bernardino is a region with a
high rate of property and narcotics crimes, however; has a resident population of individuals
committed to improving the quality of life for their children through the City of San Bernardino
Weed and Seed Program.
The City of San Bernardino targeted Weed and Seed area 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
(OP). 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. Via OP the City
of San Bernardino has experienced a decrease in gang-related violence and residents are feeling
more comfortable in their neighborhoods (California State University San Bernardino Survey,
2007). The success achieved by OP in just over three 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.
After the completion of 178, area-wide surveys completed by the California State University San
Bernardino, Center for the Study of Correctional Education, and several community meetings in
the targeted region the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Steering Committee has grouped
and prioritized needs as identified by the community. The most serious and unmet needs as
identified by community stakeholder surveys are the lack of available programs for children and
youth, a lack of policing and the need for neighborhood beautification. The Steering Committee,
in consultation with the current OP Task Force, evaluated the existing services to residents and
concluded that while OP provides comprehensive services to children and families in current OP
sites, the resources in the San Bernardino Weed and Seed target area are lacking coordination,
tracking of data, and evaluation for effectiveness.
Through use of the existing OP Collaborative (San Bernardino City Police Department, San
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Bernardino County Probation Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, San
Bernardino County Department of Public Health, San Bernardino City School District and
District Police Department, other government departments and nonprofit organizations), Faith
l Temple Church, Mustard Seed Tutorial Center, Music is the Key of Life Community Family
Orchestra Program, California State University San Bernardino-Center for the Study of
Correctional Education, the San Bernardino City Weed and Seed area residents, and the City of
San Bernardino will address these serious and unmet needs resulting in a reduction of area crime
by 3%per year, resulting in a 15% overall reduction in the five-year grant period.
Demographics: The population for the proposed City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Target
Area is 11,303—approximately 5.5% of the total population of the City of San Bernardino at
204,403.3 The target area consists primarily of single-family homes; however, there are several
low-income, large apartment complexes. People of color make up almost 62.8% of the
population.4 Black persons make up 16.4%, American Indian and Asians persons comprise
4.2%. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin constitute 47% of the total population. The target
area includes three elementary schools, one middle school, one comprehensive high school and
one preparatory academy high school. 86% of the students in the target area are considered
"economically disadvantaged". A recent truancy sweep by the San Bernardino City Police
Department resulted in 52 children and youth being cited for truancy. According to the San
Bernardino City Police Department there are over 13 documented gangs in Weed and Seed target
area. The County of San Bernardino is home to second highest number of parolees in the state
and the third highest in the nation with over 10,000 parolees and approximately 2,000 parolees
plus over 400 parolees at large are living in the City of San Bernardino. The Weed and Seed
target area is home to over 112 parolees. From 2006 to 2008, the area accounted for 7.6% of the
Part 1 crimes and 5.62% of the Part 2 crimes in the City of San Bernardino.
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Strategy Plan/Design: The City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program presents a
collaborative approach to the weeding out of negative elements and seeding the community with
a wealth of resources addressing the community-identified serious and unmet needs. The
Program will utilized the OP model of coordination on the following:
Law Enforcement Strategy: Through coordination with the City of San Bernardino Weed and
Seed Steering Committee, the San Bernardino Police Department will proactively address
truancy,juvenile crime, gang activity, drug crime, property crime, and violent crime through
strategic enforcement initiatives.
Community Policing Strategy: The San Bernardino City Police Department (SBPD) will lead
the community policing effort in partnership with the San Bernardino City Unified School
District Police (SBUSD PD), the San Bernardino County Sheriff's (SBSD) and Probation
Departments (S13 Probation). Through activities/programs such as the SBPD Citizen's Police
Academy, the SB Probation Department's Gang Resistance Education and Training Middle
School and Families program, and the School Attendance Review Board process, the City of San
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Bernardino City Weed and Seed Program will proactively address the community-identified
needs.
Community Enrichment through Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Strategy:
Through a partnership with Faith Temple Church, the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
Program will provide a safe haven and programming for children, youth and adults. Children
and youth will be provided with a comprehensive afterschool program which includes
recreational activities, California State Teaching Standards-based tutoring through Mustard Seed
Tutorial Center, life skills programs, vocational education experiences, visual arts and
performing arts programs. Adults will be provided with parenting classes and a comprehensive
employment program through the San Bernardino Employment Training Agency (a Workforce
Investment Board). The Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra Program will
provide an intergenerational orchestra, thus exposing the community to performing arts.
Through the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, the San Bernardino City
Weed and Seed program will address the key components of a healthy community and safe
routes to school.
Neighborhood Restoration Strategy: As identified by the community, the improvement of the
physical environment and streetscape is important to the success of the City of San Bernardino
Weed and Seed Program. The City of San Bernardino will focus efforts in graffiti removal and
streetscape repair. Through a joint concerted effort by the City of San Bernardino Weed and
Seed community and the Operation Phoenix Collaborative, dilapidated homes and areas in the
targeted area will be addressed through community-based projects.
Outcomes and Performance Measures:
• Three (3)percent annual reduction, resulting in fifteen (15) percent reduction in Part 1
and Part 2 crimes in the target area.
• Formation of multi-agency task force which will meet quarterly to discuss operational
strategies and program progress.
• Increase overtime hours for SBPD officers in target area.
• Develop safe haven at Faith Temple Church.
• Implement afterschool program and increase the number of children and youth receiving
tutoring and other programming by five (5) percent annually.
• Implement evening adult program and increase the number of adults receiving parenting
and employment services by five (5) percent annually.
Collaboration, Coordination and Community Participation Efforts
The City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Steering Committee has developed and secured the
following partnerships for the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed program:
Weeding activities will be provided by the Operation Phoenix Collaborative and other partners:
• U.S. Attorney's Office
• City of San Bernardino Police Department
• San Bernardino County Probation Department
• San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
• San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department
• San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
• San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office
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• U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
Seeding activities will be provided by the Operation Phoenix Collaborative and other partners:
• San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
• San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
• Department of Children's Services
• Children's Network/Children's Fund and First 5-San Bernardino
• San Bernardino City Unified School District
• Temple Faith Church
• Mustard Seed Tutorial Center
• San Bernardino Employment Training Agency
• Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra Program
• Other community-based organizations
Demonstration of ability to leverage resources: The Operation Phoenix Collaborative-a
collaborative of city and county agencies will provide leveraged resources for the following:
• The City of San Bernardino (City) Police Department: $62,000 in staff time.
• City Public Services Department: $79,300 in materials, $21,500 in services.
• City Code Enforcement: $53,800 in staff time and $3,800 in materials.
• County Department of Public Health: $30,033 in staff time
• County Department of Children's Services: $28,800
• County Children's Network/Children's Fund/First 5-San Bernardino: $51,000
• San Bernardino City Unified School District: 63 hours of staff time
• San Bernardino County Food Bank: Donated food for celebrations, holiday dinners and
snacks for children attending Weed and Seed activities
• Faith Temple Church-will provide the site for the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
program as well as administrative oversight will provide $21,000 in leverages.
• Neighborhood Housing Services: Provides volunteers to perform neighborhood
restoration projects and outreach
• Numerous private companies have donated money, food, prized for raffles, services and
entertainment for project activities
• Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra Program-will provide $15,000 in
in-kind services
III. PROBLEMS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT/ANALYSIS
III. A. Provide a map of the proposed site delineating its perimeter, and showing its
relation to the city or county, as appropriate.
III. B. Adult/Juvenile Crime Indicators & Narrative
Table 1 reflects Part I and Part II crime data from the two San Bernardino Police Department
Regions in the targeted City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed area(C4 and C6).
TABLE 1: Part I and Part II Crime Data from City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Target Area
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C-6 Area
C-6 2006 2007 2008 Total C-4 2006 2007 2008 C-4 Total Total
PART I CRIME PART II CRIME
Murder 0 2 2 4 Murder 3 1 1 5 9
Rape 3 1 3 7 Rape 0 6 0 6 13
Robbery 65 60 45 170 Robbery 21 29 35 85 255
Assault 47 67 59 173 Assault 27 43 84 154 327
Burglary 83 81 73 237 Burglary 42 47 49 138 375
Theft 316 261 244 821 Theft 72 92 143 307 1128
Vehicle Theft 108 70 50 228 Vehicle Theft 75 57 39 171 399
622 542 476 1640 240 275 351 866 2506
Forgery/Counterfeit 11 15 28 54 Forgery/Counterfeit 2 8 5 15 69
Fraud 19 18 35 72 Fraud 10 12 21 43 115
Embezzlement 3 4 5 12 Embezzlement 1 0 1 2 14
Stolen Property Stolen Property
(buy/possess) 3 3 1 4 10 (buy/possess) 2 0 3 5 15
Vandalism 65 52 76 193 Vandalism 17 29 72 118 311
Weapons Theft 15 6 12 33 Weapons Theft 5 14 19 38 71
Prostitution/Vice 8 5 0 13 Prostitution/Vice 6 1 0 7 20
Non-Rape Sex Offenses 5 1 6 12 Non-Rape Sex Offenses 1 1 3 5 17
Opium or Cocaine 0 0 3 3 Opium or Cocaine 0 0 9 9 12
Marijuana Sales/Mfg 0 0 10 10 Marijuana Sales/Mfg 0 1 13 14 24
Synthetic Narcotic Mfg 0 1 6 7 Synthetic Narcotic Mfg 0 0 1 1 8
Cocaine Derivative Cocaine Derivative
Possession 21 19 6 46 Possession 7 15 12 34 80
Marijuana Possession 21 29 28 78 Marijuana Possession 14 14 44 72 150
Dem/Methadone Dem/Methadone
Possession 0 0 18 18 Possession 0 0 6 6 24
Dem/Benzderine Dem/Benzderine
Possession 0 0 0 0 Possession 0 0 0 0 0
Bookmaking 0 0 0 0 Bookmaking 0 0 1 1 1
Numbers/Lottery 0 0 0 0 Numbers/Lottery 0 0 0 0 0
All Other Gambling 0 0 0 0 All Other Gambling 0 0 0 0 0
Offenses Against Offenses Against
Family/Children 0 0 0 0 Family/Children 0 1 1 2 2
DUI Alcohol or Drugs 6 23 14 43 DUI Alcohol or Drugs 4 5 7 16 59
Liquor Laws 1 2 2 5 Liquor Laws 1 1 2 4 9
Drunkness in Public 19 38 45 102 Drunkness in Public 6 29 43 78 180
Disorderly Conduct 5 0 10 15 Disorderly Conduct 3 2 7 12 27
Vagrancy 0 0 3 3 Vagrancy 0 0 2 2 5
All Other Offenses 194 163 159 516 All Other Offenses 82 99 107 288 804
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Curfew/Loitering 0 0 0 0 1 Curfew/Loitering 0 0 0 0 0
Run-aways 22 28 37 87 Run-aways 24 30 27 81 168
418 407 507 1332 185 262 406 853 2185
Source(s) of data: San Bernardino Police Department, 2009
Tables 2A and 2B reflects the Part I and Part II Crime Data for the City of San Bernardino
TABLE 2A: Pa rf I City Grime Data
Citywide 2006 2007 2008 City Total
Murder 46 47 33 126
Rape 46 74 61 181
Robbery 902 862 779 2543
Assault 1017 1169 1197 3383
Burglary 2135 2129 2215 6479
Theft 4707 5357 5072 15136
Vehicle Theft 1 2916 1 2601 1 2150 1 7667
11769 1 12239 1 11507 1 35515
TABLE 213: Part II Crime Data City Comparison
City City Area
Citywide 2006 2007 2008 Total Comparison Total Total %
Forgery/Counterfeit 228 226 591 1045 Forgery/Counterfeit 1045 14 1.34%
Fraud 796 681 1167 2644 Fraud 2644 15 0.57%
Embezzlement 41 71 126 238 Embezzlement 238 311 130.67%
Stolen Property Stolen Property
(buy/possess) 62 40 92 194 (buy/possess) 194 71 36.60%
Vandalism 1435 1316 2124 4875 Vandalism 4875 20 0.41%
Weapons Theft 230 218 340 788 Weapons Theft 788 17 2.16%
Prostitution/Vice 385 227 103 715 Prostitution/Vice 715 12 1.68%
Non-Rape Sex Non-Rape Sex
Offenses 104 82 190 376 Offenses 376 24 6.38%
Opium or Cocaine 23 43 195 261 Opium or Cocaine 261 8 3.07%
Marijuana Marijuana
Sales/Mfg 14 32 199 1 245 Sales/Mfg 245 80 32.65%
Synthetic Narcotic Synthetic Narcotic
Mfg 5 7 90 102 Mfg 102 150 147.06%
Cocaine Derivative Cocaine Derivative
Possession 940 888 308 2136 Possession 2136 24 1.12%
Marijuana Marijuana
Possession 448 449 605 1502 Possession 1502 0 0.00%
Dem/Methadone Dem/Methadone
Possession 4 14 353 371 Possession 371 1 0.27%
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Dem/Benzderine Dem/Benzderine
Possession 0 1 2 3 Possession 3 0 0.00%
Bookmaking 0 0 2 2 Bookmaking 2 0 0.00%
Numbers/Lottery 1 0 0 1 Numbers/Lottery 1 2 200.00%
All Other Gambling 2 3 1 6 All Other Gambling 6 59 983.33%
Offenses Against Offenses Against
Family/Children 12 6 56 74 Family/Children 74 9 12.16%
DUI Alcohol or DUI Alcohol or
Drugs 389 583 465 1437 Drugs 1437 180 12.53%
Liquor Laws 31 46 44 121 Liquor Laws 121 27 22.31%
Drunkness in Public 684 1213 1323 3220 Drunkness in Public 3220 5 0.16%
Disorderly Conduct 138 51 141 330 Disorderly Conduct 330 804 243.64%
Vagrancy 205 45 1 73 323 Vagrancy 323 0 1 0.00%
All Other Offenses 5639 4297 4898 14834 All Other Offenses 14834 168 1.13%
Curfew/Loitering 1 3 122 126 Curfew/Loitering 126 2185 1734.13%
Run-aways 943 979 980 2902 Run-aways 2902 0 0.00%
12760 11521 14590 38871 38871 1 2185 1 5.62%
The City of San Bernardino is challenged by increasing levels of crime that has 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 criminal and gang activity, 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 proposed
Weed and Seed Target Area is under the auspices of OP and was chosen due to the higher level
of Part 1 and Part 2 crimes occurring within the sector.
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 5. The violent
crime index has been nearly double that of the state and neighboring communities within the
County (See Table 3).6
5 2006 Operation Phoenix City of San Bernardino Report to Mayor
6 California Department of Justice Crime Data 2006-8.
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Table 3:Part 1 Per Capita Crime Rates per 1,000
2006 12007 2008
San Bernardino City 13 11 10
San Bernardino County 4.9 4.9 4>.8
Ontario 5.2 5.7 4.9__
California State 5.1 5.1 5.1
Fontana 4.6 4.9 5.1
Weed & Seed Target Area 15 19 20
Within the Weed and Seed Target Area the Part 1 crimes such as Robbery, Assault, Burglary,
and Auto Theft have been on the rise since 2006, in particular Robbery and Assault within which
the Target Area is responsible for nearly 10% of all of the latter crimes in the City (See Table
A).� On the average, for all Part 1 crimes, the Target Area is responsible for 7.2% of them over
the past 3 years (See Table 4).8
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Table 4: PART I Crimes 2006-2008 Target Area and
City wide
2006 2007 2008
Target Area 862 817 827
Citywide 11,769 12,239 11,507
% of Citywide 7.32% 6.67% 7.18%
Part 2 crimes, such as Forgery, Fraud, Vandalism, and Weapons Theft are on the increase over
the past 3 years. Likewise Part 2 crimes such as DUI Alcohol or Drugs, Drunkenness in Public
and Vagrancy show increasing numbers during the same 3 year period. The Target area has
become an increasing percentage of the overall Part 2 crimes committed within the City (See
Table 5).9
Table 5: PART 2 Crimes 2006-2008 Target Area and
City wide
2006 2007 2008
Target Area 603 669 913
Citywide 12,775 11,534 14,608
% of Citywide 4.72% 5.80% 6.25%
The current economic recession contributes greatly to the rise in thefts, burglaries, robberies and
fraud-related crimes throughout the City and particularly within the Weed and Seed Target areas.
At present poor economy within the region is not projected to rebound in the immediate future.
City of San Bernardino Police Department database 2006-8.
8 City of San Bernardino Police Department database 2006-8.
9 City of San Bernardino Police Department database 2006-2008
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Continued support of the City's OP initiative via Weed and Seed is vital to improving the quality
of life for the people living in the Target Area.
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 Arden and Guthrie neighborhoods which are contained within the Weed and
Seed Target Area. According to the San Bernardino City Police Department there are over 13
documented gangs in Weed and Seed target area. There are 3,798 known gang members in the
City of San Bernardino (City of San Bernardino Police)10. The County of San Bernardino
estimates the countywide gang population to range between 11,000 to 13,000, which makes the
City of San Bernardino home to nearly a quarter of the entire county gang population11.
The County of San Bernardino is home to second highest number of parolees in the State and the
third highest in the U.S., with over 10,000 parolees. Approximately 2,000 parolees reside in the
City plus over 420 at large parolees. Within the Weed and Seed Target area there are 112
parolees There are currently no parolee re-entry support programs or services in the City. This
results in a high rate of recidivism, most likely higher than the State rate of 70%. There is a clear
need for parolee services, however the State budget crisis resulted in a withdrawal of proposed
funding for an innovative, comprehensive program.
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 victims12. 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 spent $197,400 solely 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.
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
10 City of San Bernardino Police Department database 2006-2008.
11 San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department data 2007.
12 2006 Operation Phoenix City of San Bernardino Report to Mayor
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since 2000 (See Table 6).13 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. Support
from programs such as Weed and Seed will allow a continuation of focused-resources to bring
down crime rates and create a safer city.
TABLE 6: City of San Bernardino Part I Crime Rates
B. 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
III.C. Social Problems and Needs
The City of San Bernardino continues to experience economic challenges resulting from the loss
of its three largest employers during the late 1990's. The current unemployment rate for the City
is 18.5%,the County rate is 14.1% and the state is 12%14. Property values and rents continue to
be depressed and lower than surrounding cities within the county 15. 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), this is a shared zone, which includes
sections of three cities: Colton, Rialto, and San Bernardino. A high level of gang activity in the
City of San Bernardino is identified as one as well as poverty level. According to U.S. Census
data, 94% of the census tract/block populations live below the poverty level. 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 Area the median income hovers around $21,500/year. 86.6% of the
children live at or below the federal poverty level. 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
13 City of San Bernardino Police Department database 2006-2008.
is California Employment Development Department.June 2009, Labor Statistics.
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/?pageid=13
is California State University,San Bernardino,July 2009. "Inland Empire Quarterly Economic Report".
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degree, 3% graduate level degrees.16 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 this population has 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 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$19,169.1 7
The situation within the city schools is tenuous, and includes 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%.18 During the 2006-2007 school year, the
district had over 80 expulsions and over 5,700 suspensions that were violence- or drug-related19.
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 need for continued support of intervention, prevention and suppression of criminal activity
within San Bernardino and especially the Weed and Seed Target Area is evident. The combined
effects of the economic recession, low educational achievement, gang influence, drug and
alcohol use necessitate the implementation of a comprehensive program such as the 2009 San
Bernardino City Weed and Seed Program. The proven success of the Operation Phoenix Program
is proof that sustained, coordinated efforts by multiple government agencies, civic and social
service organizations can make a significant impact on the overall safety and quality of life in the
City of San Bernardino.
16 U.S.Census Bureau, 2000
17 United States Department of Labor Statistics, Occupational Handbook 2008-2009.
18 California Department of Education, 2008.
19 California Department of Education, 2008.
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III. D. Assessment Analysis
Identify the criminal activity and social problems that will be a primary focus of the Weed
and Seed site efforts: Understanding the Part I and Part lI crime data as well as community-
identified needs,the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program will focus on the
following:
• The San Bernardino Police Department will proactively address truancy,juvenile crime,
gang activity, drug crime, property crime, and violent crime through strategic
enforcement initiatives.
• Through activities/programs such as the SBPD Citizen's Police Academy, the SB
Probation Department's Gang Resistance Education and Training Middle School and
Families program, and the School Attendance Review Board process, the City of San
Bernardino City Weed and Seed Program will proactively address the community-
identified needs.
• Through a partnership with Faith Temple Church, the City of San Bernardino Weed and
Seed Program will provide a safe haven and programming for children, youth and adults.
Children and youth will be provided with a comprehensive afterschool program which
includes recreational activities, California State Teaching Standards-based tutoring
through Mustard Seed Tutorial Center, life skills programs, vocational education
experiences, visual arts and performing arts programs. Adults will be provided with
parenting classes and a comprehensive employment program through the San Bernardino
Employment Training Agency (a Workforce Investment Board).
• As identified by the community, the improvement of the physical environment and
streetscape is important to the success of the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
Program. The City of San Bernardino will focus efforts in graffiti removal and
streetscape repair. Through a joint concerted effort by the City of San Bernardino Weed
and Seed community and the Operation Phoenix Collaborative, dilapidated homes and
areas in the targeted area will be addressed through community-based projects.
Describe and prioritize the top 4 most pressing community needs, and discuss the methods
or process used to gain community input in identifying and prioritizing these needs: The
California State University San Bernardino, Center for the Study of Correctional Education
(CSCE) developed a Weed and Seed Neighborhood Survey to determine the community-
identified needs of the Target Area. After distributing approximately 200 neighborhood surveys,
and receiving 178 back, 140 were deemed as valid. The Neighborhood Surveys resulting in the
following top four most pressing and unmet needs:
1. Graffiti
2. Homes needing repair/vandalism
3. Broken sidewalks/trash
4. Activities for children/youth
When questioned what the top three need or services that residents would like in their
community,the residents replied:
• Programs for children/youth
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• More police patrols/presence/faster response
• Neighborhood beautification
• Gang/drug removal
Provide a comprehensive description of existing public/private resources that are
operational in the designated area: While the City of San Bernardino and San Bernardino
County both provide basic service, the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Target Area has a
low number of social service providers. The majority of social service providers are located near
the San Bernardino Civic Center, which is approximately four miles away. The primary social
service provider in the Target Area is the Faith Temple Church, which is the proposed Weed and
Seed Safe Haven site. The area is predominately residential with many large apartment
complexes. There is a retail presence in the Target Area.
Define existing or new resources that will be (re)-deployed and/or dedicated through
partnerships in support of the community: With implementation of the City of San
Bernardino Weed and Seed, a plethora of resources will be deployed into the Target Area. The
following organizations will actively participate in the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
Program:
• City of San Bernardino Police Department
• San Bernardino County Probation Department
• San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
• San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department
• San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office
• San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
• San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
• Department of Children's Services
• Children's Network/Children's Fund and First 5-San Bernardino
• San Bernardino City Unified School District
• Temple Faith Church
• Mustard Seed Tutorial Center
• San Bernardino Employment Training Agency
• Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra Program
• Other community-based organizations
Provide a comprehensive description of resource needs and gaps in services. (i.e., training,
job readiness programs, remedial education, community support systems drug treatment
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centers, schools, parks and recreation, neighborhood organizations): While City, County
and community-based resources will enrich the quality of life in the Target Area, there are still
resource needs and gaps in service. Due to County budget cuts, behavioral health treatment
(substance abuse and mental health treatment) is difficult, if not impossible, to obtain. There are
few positive recreational afterschool programs for children and youth. While the Del Rosa
Neighborhood Association provides neighborhood beautification, they do not provide any other
programs for residents. There is little cultural or artistic opportunities for residents in the Target
Area. The nearest employment/job readiness organization is over four miles away near the San
Bernardino Civic Center.
Explain why existing public resources do not adequately address the crime or social
problems: While there are many public and community resources within five miles of the
Target Area, many residents do not have public transportation and rarely travel to the San
Bernardino Civic Center. Unfortunately, due to the State of California budget crisis and the
resulting San Bernardino County budget crisis, many organizations which traditionally address
crime and/or social issues (Department of Behavioral Health, Foster Family Services, etc.) have
had their budgets cut significantly. Most community-based organizations focus their resources
on the Civic Center area as that area has the highest density of homeless and disadvantaged
individuals.
IV. PRE-AWARD DEVELOPMENT
Pre-Award Development Process: The City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program began
as the Operation Phoenix Program. The Operation Phoenix Program was established in 2006 by
Mayor Patrick J. Morris to implement a multi jurisdictional neighborhood attack on crime and
violence. The purpose of Operation Phoenix is to provide a data driven, coordinated response to
crime and related family and youth issues in areas with high Part I and Part II crime in the City
of San Bernardino. The targeted area was once an Operation Phoenix site; however, due to
budget cuts,the center was closed in 2007. The SBPD joined with the Operation Phoenix
Steering Committee in 2007 to develop a proposal to become a designated Weed and Seed Site.
Under the leadership of the SBPD, the community submitted a Weed and Seed proposal in 2008.
Unfortunately, they were not awarded. Understanding the time and dedication it takes to form a
long-term, well-developed collaborative, the Operation Phoenix Steering Committee continued
to meet monthly to discuss the submission of another Weed and Seed proposal. The Operation
Phoenix Steering Committee currently consists of 16 members and meets monthly, or more
frequently as needed,to plan activities and monitor results. Committee meetings are
documented by meeting notes. This committee as well as new community partners from the
Target Area serves as the foundation of the Steering Committee for the Weed and Seed area.
In late August, 2009,the first City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed community meeting was
held at Faith Temple Church. Community members, representatives from nonprofit service
providers, a representative from the City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office and a representative
from the U.S. Attorney's Office met to clearly define the requirements of the Weed and Seed
Program.
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Day time Steering Committee meetings continued throughout September. The CSUSB-CSCE
developed a community needs survey to be distributed to the Target Area. Approximately 178
surveys were distributed and 140 were deemed valid. Understanding the lack of availability of
the community in attending day meetings, the Steering Committee decided to host evening
meetings to identify community needs and subcommittees. Our first community meeting was
held in early September. Showing their dedication and commitment, the meeting was held
despite a lack of electricity at Faith Temple. Approximately 50 individuals were in attendance,
with over 40 being residents of the Target Area. The survey results were presented and the
attendees openly discussed the types of services/activities that could be used to "seed"the
community with resources. By the end of the meeting, activities were divided into the following
categories:
Law Enforcement Strategy: The Law Enforcement Strategy will work to reduce Type I
and II crimes focusing on juvenile crime, gang activity, gun crimes, property crimes
through special initiative programs (curfew and truancy sweeps, drug buys/busts, extra
patrols, parolee/probationer sweeps) and through increased engagement with the
community.
Community Policing Strategy: The Community Policing Strategy will utilize the
existing Gang Resistance Education And Training Middle School and Families program
through the San Bernardino County Probation Department, the Safe Routes to School
Program through the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, increased
coordination with the San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department
and Citizen's Police Academy by the SBPD.
Prevention,Intervention and Treatment Strategy: The Prevention, Intervention and
Treatment Strategy is to make available to residents the services that evidence has shown
to reduce crime, substance abuse and to increase education attainment and employment.
The following represent the five focus areas for the City of San Bernardino Weed and
Seed Program:
o Academic Support/Tutoring
o Life Skills/Character Development
o Employment Training/Preparation
o Activities/Arts
o Parent Support/Employment Services (Family Resource Center)
• Neighborhood Restoration/Beautification Strategy: The Neighborhood
Restoration/Beautification Strategy will address the top four needs as identified in the
community survey by improving the physical environment and streetscape in the Target
Area. Resources from various departments of the City of San Bernardino, County of San
Bernardino, State of California, faith-based organizations and non-profit groups will
collaborate to enhance services in the Weed and Seed community. Public Works and
Code Enforcement will work with community members to reduce blight and improve
neighborhoods. The Police Department will work with allied agencies and the justice
system to reduce crime and fear of crime. These efforts will produce a synergetic effort
to improve the quality of life in the Weed and Seed Community.
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The following priorities will be addressed during year one and continued throughout the
remainder of the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program:
• Reduction in the crime rate for the Target Area
• Establishment and Implementation of Safe Haven at Faith Temple Church
• Increase in coordinated services to children and youth in Target Area
• Increase in community stakeholder involvement in Program
• Establish reporting and evaluation process and procedures
• Establish Sustainability Committee
In addition to continuing the aforementioned priorities, the following priorities will be addressed
in subsequent years:
• Reduce graffiti, blighted homes, and improve streetscape in Target Area (Years 2-5)
• Family Resource Center programming (Years 3-5)
• Community Survey distribution and tabulation(Years 2-5)
• Sustainability procurement (Years 2-5)
Commitment to the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program continues to remain strong
from the residents, stakeholders, service providers and government departments. All
stakeholders are committed to improving the quality of life for residents and businesses in the
Target Area. Performing a key role in the Weed and Seed the SBPD provided comprehensive
crime date on the Target Area to the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Steering
Committee. In addition to providing information, the SBPD has begun and will continue to
implement several initiatives including truancy and curfew sweeps, drug buys/busts and in
conjunction with law enforcement partners, parolee/probation sweeps.
The following activities have already been undertaken moving the City of San Bernardino Weed
and Seed Program towards implementation of the strategic Plan:
Weed Program Efforts Undertaken to Date:
Weed Program: Multi-agency sweeps of properties with high calls for police and other public
services.
Implementation Status: Ongoing as needed.
Performance measures: Memorandum detailing efforts and outcomes.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Weed Program: Parole sweeps and State Parole
Implementation Status: Ongoing as needed.
Performance measures: Memorandum detailing efforts and outcomes.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Weed Program: Intensive enforcement by Code Enforcement.
Implementation Status: Ongoing.
Performance measures: Memorandum detailing efforts and outcomes.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
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Weed Program: Prostitution enforcement sweeps.
Implementation Status: Ongoing.
Performance measures: Memorandum detailing efforts and outcomes.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Weed Program: Narcotics search warrants served.
Implementation Status: Ongoing
Performance measures: Memorandum detailing efforts and outcomes.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Weed Program: Juvenile Curfew and truancy sweeps.
Implementation Status: Ongoing.
Performance measures: Memorandum detailing efforts and outcomes.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Seed Program Efforts Undertaken to Date:
Seed Program: Development of Safe Haven.
Implementation Status: Faith Temple Church is offering services on a limited basis.
Performance Measures: Records of Services offered and number of attendees.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Seed Program: Collaboration with various groups.
Implementation Status: Extensive collaboration has been established with state, county and local
government, schools; faith-based organizations; and non-profit groups.
Performance Measures: Number of meetings. Number of services offered.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Seed Program: Street lighting improvement and upgrades.
Implementation Status: To be expanded to cover entire Weed and Seed area.
Performance Measures: Records of Services.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Seed Program: Partnerships with City Code Enforcement, Public Services and nonprofits.
Implementation Status: To be expanded to cover entire Weed and Seed area.
Performance Measures: Records of Service provided.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Seed Program: Home ownership, repair and improvement programs.
Implementation Status: To be expanded to cover entire Weed and Seed area.
Performance Measures: Number of programs funded.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
Evaluation of Weed and Seed Efforts Undertaken to Date:
Evaluation Program: Development of community needs survey.
Implementation Status: Completed.
Performance Measures: Survey completed.
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Outcomes: Finalized.
Evaluation Program: Development of program evaluation methodology.
Implementation Status: California State University San Bernardino-Center for the Study of
Correctional Education to develop and implement.
Performance Measures: Process and procedure developed.
Outcomes: Not finalized—work in progress.
V. PROPOSED STRATEGIC PLAN
V. A. Overview of Multi-Year Plan
The Weed and Seed Committee has evaluated crime statistics demographics, neighborhood
surveys and stakeholder input to identify and prioritize community problems. The City of San
Bernardino Mayor's Office, Police Department, other justice system representatives, residents,
faith-based organizations, non-profits, community groups and service providers will improve
coordination and work towards providing existing services for the target population and to
develop new services to address identified service gaps and needs.
Year 1 and 2 efforts will build upon the pilot Operation Phoenix project by increasing
membership and capabilities of the Steering Committee, empowering residents to take an active
role in neighborhood events and activities, reducing crime, increasing programs for residents,
reducing blighted conditions, improving collaborative efforts, and developing trust in the
community.
Outline problems and types of interventions to address those problems over the 5 year
funding period: The following priorities will be addressed during year one and continued
throughout the remainder of the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program:
• Reduction in the crime rate for the Target Area
• Establishment and Implementation of Safe Haven at Faith Temple Church
• Increase in coordinated services to children and youth in Target Area
• Increase in community stakeholder involvement in Program
• Establish reporting and evaluation process and procedures
• Establish Sustainability Committee
In addition to continuing the aforementioned priorities, the following priorities will be addressed
in subsequent years:
• Reduce graffiti, blighted homes, and improve streetscape in Target Area (Years 2-5)
• Family Resource Center programming (Years 3-5)
• Community Survey distribution and tabulation (Years 2-5)
• Sustainability procurement (Years 2-5)
Briefly describe how the types of interventions identified address the problems: The
following interventions will address the priorities listed above.
The Law Enforcement Intervention Strategy will work to reduce Type I and II crimes focusing
on juvenile crime, gang activity, gun crimes, property crimes through special initiative programs
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(curfew and truancy sweeps, drug buys/busts, extra patrols, parolee/probationer sweeps) and
through increased engagement with the community.
The Community Policing Strategy will utilize the existing Gang Resistance Education And
Training Middle School and Families program through the San Bernardino County Probation
Department, the Safe Routes to School Program through the San Bernardino County Department
of Public Health, increased coordination with the San Bernardino City Unified School District
Police Department and Citizen's Police Academy through the SBPD.
The Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Strategy is to make available to residents the
services that evidence has shown to reduce crime, substance abuse and to increase education
attainment and employment. The following represent the five focus areas for the City of San
Bernardino Weed and Seed Program:
• Academic Support/Tutoring
• Life Skills/Character Development
• Employment Training/Preparation
o Activities/Arts
o Parent Support/Employment Services (Family Resource Center)
The Neighborhood Restoration/Beautification Strategy will address the top four needs as
identified in the community survey by improving the physical environment and streetscape in the
Target Area. Resources from various departments of the City of San Bernardino, County of San
Bernardino, State of California, faith-based organizations and non-profit groups will collaborate
to enhance services in the Weed and Seed community. Public Works and Code Enforcement
will work with community members to reduce blight and improve neighborhoods. The Police
Department will work with allied agencies and the justice system to reduce crime and fear of
crime. These efforts will produce a synergetic effort to improve the quality of life in the Weed
and Seed Community.
Plan for periodic review, progress measurement and any necessary adjustment: Key
components of the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed 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 9 represents expected outcomes, plan for tracking outcomes, reporting, and
frequency of reporting.
The Steering Committee will have oversight over the entire project. The CSCE will work with
each partner to determine appropriate expectations for outcomes. The Program/Site Coordinator
will work with the CSCE to ensure that each partnering agency provides timely reports on
services rendered. The CSCE will work with each partner to determine appropriate expectations
for outcomes. Monthly reports will be emailed to the Program/Site Coordinator by the 10th of
each month. The Program/Site Coordinator will email the complete program report to the CSCE
by the 15th of each month.
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The Strategic Plan will be evaluated annually to measure progress, determine milestones and
identify areas that require adjustment. This annual re-evaluation will include a review of Part I
and Part II crime data, analysis of Neighborhood Surveys that have been collected and input
received from the community and the Weed and Seed partners and service providers. Our goal is
to maintain a Strategic Plan that is dynamic and fluid to address emerging trends and issues and
that will produce meaningful improvements within the Weed and Seed community.
V. B. Strategic Plan
City of San Bernardino,Weed and Seed Grant, 5 Year Strategic Plan
The City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Grant proposes to utilize the successful Operation
Phoenix model of crime prevention, utilizing a number of public and private partnerships for
services in the targeted Weed and Seed areas.
Year 1
• The San Bernardino Police Department will reduce Part I crime by 3% during the first
year of the grant period.
• After School programming will begin at Faith Temple Church in the targeted Weed and
Seed areas.
• A minimum of 200 children/youth per month will be served through the after school
program.
• Regular monthly meetings will occur at Faith Temple Church with community members
and Weed and Seed partners to oversee the rollout of services in the target areas.
• The Weed and Seed Steering Committee will be expanded in membership to provide
oversight of program activities.
• The Weed and Seed Steering Committee will create a sustainability plan for Weed and
seed activities in anticipation of federal funds ending in year 5; including after school
funding through a contract with the San Bernardino Unified School District.
Year 2
• The SBPD will reduce Part I crime by another 3% during the second year of the grant
period.
• After School programming at Faith Temple will provide services to a minimum of 250
children/youth per month.
• The Weed and Seed Steering Committee will begin to engage other partners to expand
services at Faith Temple Church to provide Family Resource Center services at the site
based upon the input of community members and other stakeholders.
• A second community survey will be administered to collect feedback on the success of
Weed and Seed initiatives.
Year 3
• The SBPD will reduce Part I crime by another 3% (9%total) during the third year of the
Weed and seed grant.
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• After School programming at Faith Temple will provide services to a minimum of 300
children/youth per month.
• Family Resource Center programming will occur at Faith Temple based on community
input via the monthly Weed and Seed community meetings.
• A third round of community surveys will be administered to collect ongoing feedback on
Weed and Seed initiatives.
• The weed and Seed Steering Committee will continue to meet monthly.
Year 4
• SBPD will reduce Part I crime by another 3% (12% total) during the fourth year of the
Weed and Seed grant.
• After School programming at Faith Temple will provide services to a minimum of 300
children/youth per month.
• Monthly Weed and Seed community meetings will continue.
Year 5
• SBPD will have reduced Part I crime by a total of 15%by the end of year 5.
• The Weed and Seed Steering Committee will have secured sustainability funding through
a number of sources to continue after school and family resource center services.
• A community survey will be administered to measure the success of the Weed and Seed
initiative and to plan for future services in the Weed and Seed target areas.
V.B. INITIAL TWO-YEAR PLANS:
SPECIFIC DESIGNATED FOCUS AREA PLAN DESIGN/DESCRIPTION
Community Problem #I: Neighborhood crime is too high.
YEARS 1 and 2: Weed Strategy/Strategies (Law Enforcement/Community
Policing/Prevention and Intervention)
Goal(s): Reduce Part 1 crime in Weed and Seed Community
Objective(s):
• Reduce Part 1 crime
• Increase police presence
• Increase police, probation and parolee joint operations
• Improve interagency communication
• Revitalize and expand Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch
Task(s) and Responsible Parties:
• Conduct code enforcement, curfew and truancy sweeps (City of San Bernardino Code
Enforcement, San Bernardino Police Department)
• Conduct narcotics buy/bust programs and serve search warrants for sales of illegal drugs
(San Bernardino Police Department)
• Target identified gangs for enforcement (San Bernardino Police Department)
• Utilize crime analysis data to identify crime trends and patterns (San Bernardino Police
Department)
• Form new Neighborhood and Business Watch groups (Faith Temple Church, residents,
business owners)
• Enroll residents in Citizens' Academies (Faith Temple Church and the San Bernardino
Police Department)
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Total Estimated Cost: $216,617.86
Total Weed and Seed Funds: $101,817
Secured Funding Commitments: $114,800 from City of San Bernardino Code Enforcement
(staff time) and from San Bernardino Police Department (personnel costs).
Funding Support/Sustainability Plan: The City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office, San
Bernardino Police Department and Weed and Seed partners will seek foundation and other
government funding to sustain and expand the program. A minimum of two proposals will be
submitted per year.
CRIME REDUCTION: TIMELINE/MILESTONES,PERFORMANCE MEASURES and
OUTCOMES
YEAR
1/Activities M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M'8 M9 M10 Mll M12
M13 M14 M15 M16 M17 M18 M`19 M20 M21 M22 M23 M24
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residents in k, `y£
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Performance Measure(s) Per Year: Document 100 hours of Crime Impact Team activity, Document
3 Code Enforcement Sweeps, Document 2 buy/busts narcotics programs and six search warrants,
Document number of gang contacts and arrests, form 1 Neighborhood Watch group, form 1 Business
Watch group
Outcome: Reduction of Part I Crime by 3% per year
Community Problem #2: There are not enough programs for youth.
YEARS 1 and 2: Seed Strategy/Strategies (Community Policing/Community Enrichment
through Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Strategy)
Goal(s): Increase community involvement.
Objective(s):
• Reduce Part 1 crime by 3% per year.
• Establish Safe Haven at Faith Temple Church
• 200 (year 1), 250 (year 2) students per month will receive services through after-school
program at Safe Haven
• A minimum of 40 community members will participate in monthly community meetings
• Monthly SB City Weed and Seed Steering Committee Meetings
Task(s) and Responsible Parties:
• Form new Neighborhood and Business Watch groups (Faith Temple Church, residents,
business owners)
• Establish Safe Haven at Faith Temple Church-Year 1 (Faith Temple Church)
• Establish afterschool program at Faith Temple Church-Year 1 (Faith Temple Church and
Mustard Seed Tutorial Center)
• Hold monthly community meetings (Faith Temple Church and SB City Weed and Seed
Steering Committee)
• Hold monthly SB City Weed and Seed Steering Committee Meetings (S13 City Weed and
Seed Steering Committee)
Total Estimated Cost: $287,733
Total Weed and Seed Funds: $99,000
Secured Funding Commitments: $201,933 from County Department of Public Health ($30,033
in staff time), County Department of Children's Services ($28,800), County Children's
Network/Children's Fund/First 5-San Bernardino ($51,000), San Bernardino City Unified School
District (63 hours of staff time), San Bernardino County Food Bank (donated food for
celebrations, holiday dinners and snacks for children attending Weed and Seed activities), Faith
Temple Church ($21,000 in leverages), Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra
Program ($15,000 in in-kind services).
Funding Support/Sustainability Plan: The City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office, San
Bernardino Police Department and Weed and Seed partners will seek foundation and other
government funding to sustain and expand the program. A minimum of two proposals will be
submitted per year.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: TIMELINE/MILESTONES,PERFORMANCE MEASURES and
OUTCOMES
YEAR M1 I M2 I M3 M4 M5 M6` I M' M8 M9 M10 M11 M12
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community
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Monthly
Steering
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meetings
Performance Measure(s) Per Year: Form 1 Neighborhood Watch group, form 1 Business Watch group,
Sign-in sheets from Neighborhood and Business Watch meetings, Safe Haven established, Afterschool
program sign-in sheets, sign-in sheets monthly community meetings, sign-in sheets Steering Committee
meetings
Outcome(s): Reduction of Part I Crime by 3% per year, Community Involvement
VI. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Organizational Structure: The City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office, Office for Community
Safety and Violence Prevention will serve as the lead agency for the City of San Bernardino
Weed and Seed Program. The department has extensive experience with multi-agency
collaborations with state, local and city departments as well as schools, faith-based and
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community-based organizations. The City of San Bernardino has received grant awards from the
California Office of Emergency Services for the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and
Prevention Program (Cal GRIP), a COPS Office Distressed Neighborhoods Grant designed to
utilize the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) philosophy to address
community problems in a target neighborhood. The City of San Bernardino has also received
funding for the Gang Resistance Education And Training Middle School and Families program
(G.R.E.A.T program). These collaborative efforts, along with the efforts of Operation Phoenix,
have caused crime and police calls in the target areas to significantly lower over the course of
grant periods.
The City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office has the ability, experience and desire to address
social issues using a holistic approach within the Target Area. Office of Community Safety and
Violence Prevention will coordinate the delivery of service to children, youth and adult residents
and businesses over the course of the grant. Mr. Kent Paxton, the Director of the Office of
Community Safety and Violence Prevention will perform the duties of the "lead" on this
program. The City Manager's Office will oversee the fiscal aspect of the Program, while Kent
Paxton, 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 an educator, as a staff member with the Department of
Mental Health and with Child Protective Services. He sits on many committees in addition to his
full-time job, 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 oversees the OP Street Team and the Cal GRIP program.
Steering Committee: The City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Steering Committee is the
governing body for the Program. The Steering Committee is responsible for the Program
implementation, establishment of outcomes, and budget. The existing Operation Phoenix
Steering Committee has been expanded to include residents and business owners in the Target
Area. SBPD officers will employ Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS)
techniques as well as proven suppression and arrest tactics to reduce crime and fear of crime.
Probation and Parole members will supervise parolees and probationers to hold them accountable
to the terms of their release. Government agencies and community-based partners will
coordinate children and youth programming, employment, behavioral health treatment,
community service projects and other activities. The City of San Bernardino will provide graffiti
removal, streetscape repair and assistance in the restoration of blighted homes.
Steering Committee Chair: Eric Stoddard , Mustard Seed Tutorial Center
Fiscal Agent Representative: Kent Paxton, City of San Bernardino, Mayor's Office
Site Director: Keith Tolbert, Faith Temple Church
The day to day operation of the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program will fall on the
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Site/Program Coordinator. The Site/Program Coordinator will be employed by Faith Temple
Church, under the direction of the Site Director, Pastor Keith Tolbert. The Site/Program
Coordinator will work closely with the Steering Committee Chair, Fiscal Agent Representative
and Site Director to ensure program efficacy, safety, efficiency and that outcomes are being met.
All check requests will be processed through the City of San Bernardino Fiscal Agent
Representative. All Weed and Seed funded partners will enter into a contract with the City of
San Bernardino. All non-funded partners will enter in a MOA/MOU with the City of San
Bernardino Weed and Seed Program.
VI. A. Steering Committee Membership
City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Steering Committee Membership:
TABLE 7 City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Steering Committee Membership
TYPE OF SERVICE OR
NAME AND TITLE ORGANIZATION RESIDENT COMMITMENT
City of San Bernardino
Kent Paxton Mayor's Office Yes Program Lead
California State University
San Bernardino-Center for
the Study of Correctional
Dr.Carolyn Eggleston Education No Principal Investigator
California State University
San Bernardino-Center for
the Study of Correctional
Scott Rennie Education No Lead Researcher
Keith Tolbert Faith Temple Church Yes Facility Lead
San Bernardino County
Department of Public Liaison to SB County Public
Evelyn Trevino Health Yes Health
San Bernardino City Liaison to SB City Unified
Bonnie Konowitch Unified School District No School District
San Bernardino City Police Liaison to SB Police
Lt. Ray King Department No Department
Mustard Seed Tutorial Tutoring/Academic
Eric Stoddard Center No Remediation
Grant writing for program
Andrea Mitchel AM Development Group No sustainability
Kris Oxnevad Community Member Yes Program Support
Jeffrey Walls Community Member Yes Program Support
Marjorie Reynolds Community Member Yes Program Support
Ian Oxnevad Community Member Yes Program Support
The City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office, Department of Community Safety and Violence
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Prevention took the lead in the development of the Weed and Seed Program. Mr. Kent Paxton
organized planning meetings and sub-committee meetings as well as coordinated the
development of the strategic plan and the completion of the application. The City of San
Bernardino Weed and Seed Steering Committee was built upon the existing OP Steering
Committee; however, the first formal Weed and Seed Steering Committee meeting was held in
mid-September, 2009. The Strategic Plan was developed over a series of three meetings; two
Steering Committee meetings and one Community Stakeholder Group meeting.
The following represents the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program Organization
Chart:
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City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
Steering Committee
"Seeding"Committee: City of San
"Weeding„ Committee. City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office,
Bernardino Police Department Department of Community Safety &
Violence Prevention
City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Target Area
Stakeholders/Community Croup
Resident Participation in the Weed and Seed Strategy: The City of San Bernardino Weed
and Seed Program is fortunate to have a committed and concerned community stakeholder
membership. In late August, 2009, the first City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed community
meeting was held at Faith Temple Church. Community members, representatives from nonprofit
service providers, a representative from the City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office and a
representative from the U.S. Attorney's Office met to clearly define the requirements of the
Weed and Seed Program. Steering Committee meetings continued throughout September. The
CSUSB-CSCE developed a community needs survey to be distributed to the Target Area.
Approximately 178 surveys were distributed and 140 were deemed valid. Understanding the
lack of availability of the community in attending day meetings, the Steering Committee decided
to host evening meetings to identify community needs and subcommittees. Our first community
meeting was held in early September. Showing their dedication and commitment, the meeting
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was held despite a lack of electricity at Faith Temple. Approximately 50 individuals were in
attendance, with over 40 being residents of the Target Area. The survey results were presented
and the attendees openly discussed the types of services/activities that could be used to "seed"
the community with resources. The most serious and unmet needs as identified by community
stakeholder surveys are the lack of available programs for children and youth, a lack of policing
and the need for neighborhood beautification. The Steering Committee, in consultation with the
current OP Task Force, evaluated the existing services to residents and concluded that while OP
provides comprehensive services to children and families in current OP sites, the resources in the
San Bernardino Weed and Seed target area are lacking coordination, tracking of data, and
evaluation for effectiveness.
VI. B. Weed and Seed Subcommittees
In the pilot Operation Phoenix project, a single subcommittee entitled the Operation Phoenix
Street Team was formed to coordinate the completion of objectives and tasks. The Street Team
is chaired by Kent Paxton, Director Community Safety and Violence Prevention in the City of
San Bernardino Mayor's Office, and is made up on representatives from the following agencies:
• San Bernardino Police Department
• San Bernardino City Code Enforcement
• San Bernardino City Fire Department
• San Bernardino County Probation
• San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services
• San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
• San Bernardino County Children's Network
• San Bernardino City Unified School District Police
• State of California Division of Adult Parole Operations
• Community Stakeholders/Representation
• Community-Based Organizations
The structure of the Street Team has been effective in the completion of objectives and tasks and
has fostered inter-agency sharing of information. This concept will be used for the expanded
Weed and Seed area. The Street Team will share information within the statutory parameters of
their various agencies. A priority will be given to sharing information that is relevant to the
safety of Street Team members in the field. The San Bernardino Police Department will provide
a weekly list of calls for service to Street Team members to assist in the coordination of services
to at-risk residents. Street Team members will meet monthly to coordinate services to at-risk
children and youth. Confidential information may be shared by the Street Team members
through the standing order pursuant to Sections 827 and 830 of the California Welfare and
Institutions Code regarding San Bernardino County Children's Network Regional Case
Management Councils. The Street Team will also meet monthly with the Steering Committee to
discuss and resolve any operational issues and report progress on completing objectives and
tasks.
VI. C. Weed and Seed Site Director
The Weed and Seed Site Director will oversee the development of programs detailed in the
application, monitor compliance and oversee the Program Coordinator who ensures completion,
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tracks progress and prepares required grant program reports. Keith Tolbert, Pastor Faith Temple
Church will report grant progress at Steering Committee meetings. He will oversee the
coordination and the delivery of services with contributing agencies and the community.
VI. D. Fiscal Agent
Mr. Kent Paxton, the City of San Bernardino's Mayor's Office will act as Fiscal Agent for the
Program. Mr. Paxton will perform the liaison duties regarding all fiscal matters. Mr. Paxton, a
33-year employee of the County of San Bernardino, is now with the City of San Bernardino
Mayor's Office. He has vast experience in managing state, federal, county and private
foundation contracts and in facilitating numerous collaborative programs. Mr. Paxton was the
Children's Network Officer for the County of San Bernardino, which became a model
throughout California to improve communication, coordination, and collaboration among
agencies serving at-risk children. He has received numerous awards and has served as Chairman
of the Countywide Gangs and Drugs Task Force and many other committees. Mr. Paxton has his
M.A. in Public Administration. Qualifications/Record of Experience: The City of San
Bernardino's Finance Department will perform the fiscal duties for the Weed and Seed program.
The City's Purchasing Code will be followed for the purchase of all materials, supplies and
equipment purchased with grant funding. Accounting Technician Mary Alvord will be
responsible for processing Requests for Purchase, completing requests for reimbursement and
preparing required grant financial reports.
VII. COORDINATION COMPONENTS
VII. A. Partnerships, Collaborations And Federal, State, Local, Private and Tribal
Program Coordination:
• Federal partnerships, collaborations, and coordination: DEA/U.S. Attorney's Office/Job
Corp
• State partnerships, collaborations, and coordination: Corrections and Parole
• Local partnerships, collaborations, and coordination: City/County Agencies/Chamber of
Commerce/Economic Development Agency/Employment Training Agency
• Tribal partnerships, collaborations, and coordination: San Manuel Band of Mission
Indians
VII. B. Coordination Strategies
The City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office, Office for Community Safety and Violence
Prevention will oversee the coordination of agencies/individuals for the City of San Bernardino
Weed and Seed Program. The department has extensive experience with multi-agency
collaborations with state, local and city departments as well as schools, faith-based and
community-based organizations.
Law Enforcement Coordination Within and Amona W & S Elements:
Police Lieutenant Ray King will coordinate all aspects of the "weeding" strategies. The Police
Department will provide and coordinate all suppression activities by providing, as necessary,
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directed patrols, gang enforcement, narcotics enforcement, traffic enforcement and general
police responses to citizens calls for services. Additionally, the Police Department will
coordinate all aspects of their community Oriented Policing& Problem Solving programs using
the SARA methodology to identify, analyze and address community identified problems.
Further, the Police Department will oversee Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Crime Free
Rental Housing and other crime education, and awareness and prevention programs.
Community Policing Linkages:
The San Bernardino Police Department has been dedicated to the community policing
philosophy since 1982. The City has been divided into five geographical Area district
commands each lead by a police lieutenant. The commander and complement of police officers
and civilian staff operate out of a"store front" District Community Services Office located in
each Area district. Police officers receive community-policing training in the basic police
academy and the subsequent field—training program. They work hand-in-hand with community
members to identify and address crime problems through partnerships with allied police
agencies, other criminal justice departments, city and county government agencies, schools,
faith-based organizations and non-profit organizations.
Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Linkages:
Through a partnership with Faith Temple Church, the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
Program will provide a safe haven and programming for children, youth and adults. Children
and youth will be provided with a comprehensive afterschool program which includes
recreational activities, California State Teaching Standards-based tutoring through Mustard Seed
Tutorial Center, life skills programs, vocational education experiences, visual arts and
performing arts programs. Adults will be provided with parenting classes and a comprehensive
employment program through the San Bernardino Employment Training Agency (a Workforce
Investment Board). The Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra Program will
provide an intergenerational orchestra, thus exposing the community to performing arts.
Through the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, the San Bernardino City
Weed and Seed program will address the key components of a healthy community and safe
routes to school.
Mustard Seed Tutorial Center, a 501(c)(3), will provide California State Content Standards-
based tutoring services to kindergarten through grade twelve students participating in the Weed
and Seed Program. After completion of a robust battery of assessment tests, and individualized
plan for remediation will be developed. Students will participate in small group instruction, one-
on-one tutoring, and/or ongoing support depending upon their own individual needs. It is
projected that children referred to Mustard Seed Tutorial Center who maintain attendance
records of 80% or better will improve academically at a rate equal to 150% of the rate expected
by the California Department of Education.
The San Bernardino Adult School is located near the Weed and Seed Program area. The San
Bernardino City Adult School mission states, "The Adult School shall provide quality, lifelong
educational opportunities and support services that address the unique and changing needs of
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individuals in our diverse multicultural community." The Adult School offers High School
Diploma course, GED preparation, Adult Basic Education, ESL, Career and Technical Training
Programs as well parenting and other valuable classes. Classes/programs are currently held at
50+ locations citywide. These include churches, community centers, senior centers, hospitals,
doctor's offices, and numerous locations. The flexibility the Adult School offers makes the
programs appealing to many adults. Most of the programs are open entry/open exit which means
a student is able to start when they are ready and not have to wait until the beginning of the
semester/quarter.
The San Bernardino Adult School has the ability to open new sites during the school year. The
proposed facility must guarantee a minimum of 18 participants in each session and the Adult
School will provide a credentialed teacher to teach the class free of charge. If the class requires a
fee (GED, computers, etc.) the student enrolls at the Adult School and pays the fees and
purchases any books that may be required at the main campus then attends class at the off-site
facility.
The San Bernardino Adult School has been an active member of this community for 87 years and
at this site for approximately 15 years. The Adult School has a vested interest in helping this
community recover and become a vibrant area in the city once again where people are not afraid
to live, work and shop.
Safe Haven Management: Faith Temple will be the site for the City of San Bernardino Weed
and Seed Program Safe Haven. Pastor Keith Tolbert will oversee the facility use and ensure that
all permits, licenses and insurance is up to date. All Faith Temple staff members will have a
Department of Justice clearance.
Neillhborhood Restoration Linkages: As identified by the community, the improvement of
the physical environment and streetscape is important to the success of the City of San
Bernardino Weed and Seed Program. The City of San Bernardino will focus efforts in graffiti
removal and streetscape repair. Through a joint concerted effort by the City of San Bernardino
Weed and Seed community and the Operation Phoenix Collaborative, dilapidated homes and
areas in the targeted area will be addressed through community-based projects. The Director of
Code Enforcement will coordinate code enforcement sweeps within the Target Area to remove
blighted conditions and educate owners/renters. He has coordinated with the Economic
Development Agency to offer owners incentives to revitalize their property. He will continue
these efforts in the enlarged Weed and Seed area.
Economic Revitalization: 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), this is a shared zone, which includes sections of three cities: Colton, Rialto, and
San Bernardino. The Weed and Seed Target Area has been designated as part of the Inland
Valley Development Agency District—it is targeted for economic development.
9 TABLE 8:PARTNERING AGENCIES REPRESENTED ON STEERING COMMITTEE
TYPE/LENGTH OF SERVICE OR
AGENCY MOA COMMITMENT
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City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office Y Program Lead/Indefinitely
California State University San Bernardino- Principal Investigator and
Center for the Study of Correctional Education Y Evaluator/Indefinitely
Faith Temple Church Y Facility Lead/Indefinitely
San Bernardino County Department of Public Liaison to SB County Public
Health Y Health/Indefinitely
Liaison to SB City Unified School
San Bernardino City Unified School District Y District/Indefinitely
San Bernardino City Police Department Y "Weeding" Lead/Indefinitely
Tutoring&Academic
Mustard Seed Tutorial Center Y Remediation/Indefinitely
Grant writing for program
AM Development Group Y sustainability/Indefinitely
VII. C. Role of Residents in Strategy Implementation
Role of residents in the implementation of the community policing element of the strategy:
The role of residents in strategy implementation is essential for the successful completion of
Weed and Seed strategies, goals, objectives and activities. The neighborhood survey has
demonstrated that residents are fearful of crime, gangs, blight and juvenile delinquency. This
fear causes residents to withdraw to the relative safety of their homes and avoid becoming
involved in neighborhood problems. They are reluctant to become involved in community
groups such as Neighborhood Watch. They lack a comprehensive understanding of the role of
government and the justice system. To overcome these obstacles, the SBPD will commence an
intense public education program within the Weed and Seed Target Area. The primary programs
that will be offered are Neighborhood Watch and the Citizen's Police Academy. The focus will
be on identifying strong leadership to serve as Neighborhood Watch block captains and to
sustain and revitalize neighborhood watch by providing training about gangs, narcotics, blight
abatement, community policing, parolees, probationers and the justice system. These programs
will be offered in English and Spanish. These group meetings will foster trust in government
and open lines of communication.
Quality of life offenses such as vandalism, graffiti, blight, prostitution, truancy, and loitering
increase resident fear and deters community investment and participation in neighborhood
revitalization. Through Neighborhood Watch meetings, resident contacts and surveys will be
encouraged to report and prioritize quality of life offenses. Their prioritization will be included
in the Weed and Seed Program goals and objectives and tracked to determine if conditions have
improved over the course of the grant. Effective leadership by informed residents must be put in
place to direct problem solving and community action. Once this transition is firmly established,
the neighborhood will be considered to have achieved maintenance status. The ultimate
objective of the plan is the empowerment of the residents to take control of events in their
neighborhood, thus lessening their dependence on supportive and government services.
Role residents in the implementation of the prevention/intervention/treatment element of
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the strategy:
Analysis of demographics and neighborhood surveys show that a large percentage of the
residents are undereducated, underemployed, have low0incomes and are unaware or unwilling to
use social services. To overcome these obstacles, the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
Program will collaborate with schools, social services, faith- and community-based organizations
to build trust and willingness to use services that are available to residents. Of critical
importance in our success will be group meetings with residents to discuss available services and
the development of a Neighborhood Services Pamphlet that identifies the services available and
methods to request them.
Safe Haven operations involvement of residents:
Volunteers from the Target Area will be encouraged, and selected to participate in the Safe
Haven operations. Residents on the Steering Committee have provided input on the programs
and services that will be operated at the Safe Haven.
Role of residents in the Implementation of the neighborhood restoration element of the
strategy:
Residents will become involved in neighborhood restoration efforts to ensure lasting
improvements are achieved. The Weed and Seed Program will educate residents on the
importance of maintaining their neighborhood, and the influence that blighted conditions have on
crime and the City resources that are available to them.
VII. D. Communication Plan
How resident leadership will be developed and maintained within the site: Through the
leadership at Faith Temple Church and through local school site administration, residents will be
sought to serve on the Steering Committee. Additional sources for Steer Committee members
will include Neighborhood Watch participants, crime victims and parents that participate in
after-school education and recreation programs. Residents will be encouraged to attend the
Citizen's Academy classes. Group training will be provided to Neighborhood Watch groups on
pertinent tops. Two residents will attend at least on national Weed and Seed conference with the
goal of providing a newsletter/public relations piece for the community.
Communication tools and applications: The City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program
and activities will be publicized in local newspapers to generate support and participation in the
program Printed materials will be used to inform residents of programs and training that is
available as well as Weed and Seed activities and outcomes. They will be distributed at
Neighborhood Watch meetings, schools, and the Weed and Seed Safe Haven at Faith Temple
Church. Important announcements will be aired on San Bernardino's Channel 3, a public access
channel carried by local cable companies serving the Weed and Seed Target Area. Quarterly
Weed and Seed Newsletters will be prepared and distributed electronically over the internet and
in print format. The newsletter will be incorporated on the City of San Bernardino's webpage
(www.sbcitY org).
Focused/Continued outreach strategies: Through partnerships with the San Bernardino
Unified School District and other government entities, there will be continuous outreach for the
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Weed and Seed Program. School site administrators as well as service provider will be informed
as to available programming and results.
Other communications and Public Relations Elements: Residents will be encouraged to
attend Open Houses and Community Stakeholder Group Meetings at the Safe Haven where
services will be offered.
VIII. BUDGET, SUSTAINABILITY AND LEVERAGING: BUDGET DETAIL Provided
as ATTACHMENT 2
VIII. A. BUDGET NARRATIVE: Provided as ATTACHMENT 3
VIII. B. SUSTAINABILITY AND LEVERAGING:
Both the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Police Department have proven track
records of successfully completing grant goals, objectives and activities as well as maintaining
grant initiated programs after grant funding has been exhausted. The Operation Phoenix
Foundation, a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established to secure funding for
continuance of the Operation Phoenix Program. To date, over $350,000 in cash donations have
been received or pledged.
Through the Operation Phoenix Program, the City has demonstrated the ability to leverage
federal, state, local government resources as well as resources from community- and faith-based
organizations. These efforts are summarized below:
• The City and participating agencies have applied for many grants to offset the costs of
Operation Phoenix. Potential funders include, the Wellness Foundation, James Irvine
Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Union Bank of California, etc.
• Funding from the California Office of Emergency Services for Cal GRIP program.
• State agencies participating in programs include the California Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation and Division of Adult Parole Operations
• City agencies include Code Enforcement, Public Works, Public Services and the
Economic Development Agency
• Local agencies include, the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Children's
Network, San Bernardino County Probation Department, Department of Public Health,
Department of Children's Services, San Bernardino County Food Bank
• Community-Based organizations include Mustard Seed Tutorial Center,Neighborhood
Housing Services, Children's Network/Children's Fund, San Manuel Band of Mission
Indians
• Faith-based organizations include Faith Temple Church
• Numerous local businesses who contribute in-kind time, money and materials
These efforts have led to the success of the pilot Operation Phoenix Program and will serve as a
foundation for the expanded Weed and Seed Target Area. In a little over two years, City
resources have been leveraged by over $1 million.
The pilot Operation Phoenix Program was funding by existing resources of the agencies
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participating in the Operation Phoenix Steering Committee as well as from gifts and cash
donations from businesses and corporations. The Operation Phoenix Foundation, a registered
501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, was formed to conduct fundraisers with monies earmarked to
provide additional support to Operation Phoenix. The Operation Phoenix Foundation will
continue to seek funding for Operation Phoenix and Weed and Seed activities.
Project funding will be derived from a variety of sources: Weed and Seed grant funds, grant
match, and in-kind services by Weed and Seed partners. Additional funding will come from
fundraising efforts of the Operation Phoenix Foundation.
Total Federal grant/funding dollars which will be incorporated into the project: $425,000
Total State/local grant/funding dollars which will be incorporated into the project: $141,666
Total other funds leveraged which will be incorporated into the project: $750,000 annually
IX. OUTCOMES AND EVALUATION
A. Performance Measures
Partners will track, evaluate, and report progress and performance measures on an ongoing basis:
• The Steering Committee will be responsible for tracking all goals, objectives,tasks and
performance measures and reporting to the community on progress
• At the beginning of program implementation, objectives will be assigned to partners by
CSUSB-CSCE. Partners will prepare timelines for objectives and tasks which will be
approved by the Steering Committee
• Partners will submit a written progress report on a monthly basis to the Program
Coordinator who will then present the reports to the CSUSB-CSCE.
• The CSUSB-CSCE will report outcomes to the Steering Committee
• Grant performance progress reports will be calendared 90-days in advance to ensure
ample time to compile the various partner reports to meet the due dates established by
CCDO.
The following chart reflects the anticipated outcomes, responsible individuals/groups, tools to be
used as evidence, and reporting periods.
TABLE 9: City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Evaluation Plan
FREQUENCY
RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION OF
TARGET OUTCOME EXPECTED REPORTING PARTY REPORTED REPORTING
Reduction of Part I
crime in target area by San Bernardino
Community 3% per year Police Department Crime Data Annually
Safe Haven with
programming
established at Faith Program Weekly Program
Safe Haven Temple Coordinator Schedules Monthly
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200 students per month
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after school program
Children and during year 1 (250-year Program
Youth 2, 300-years 3-5) Coordinator Sign In Sheets Monthly
Steering Monthly meetings of
Committee Steering Committee Mayor's Office Sign In Sheets Monthly
Monthly meetings
during years 1-2,
Community Quarterly meetings Monthly/
Members years 3-5 Mayor's Office Sign In Sheets Quarterly
CSUSB-Center for
the Study of
Correctional
Partners Monthly reporting Education Monthly reports Monthly
City Code
Community Reduction in graffiti Enforcement Monthly reports Monthly
Reduction in blighted City Code
Community homes Enforcement Monthly reports Monthly
Reduction is streetscape
Community problem reports City Public Works Monthly reports Monthly
Receive funding for Mayor's Office &
Community sustaining of Program Partners Funding received Quarterly
Weed Strategy Indicator Baseline %Change(Outcome)
Part 1 Crimes Reduction of 3%per year
Rape 13 Reduction of 3% per year
Robbery 255 Reduction of 3% per year
Burglary 375 Reduction of 3% per year
Theft 1128 Reduction of 3% per year
Part tl Crimes Reduction of 3%per year
Vandalism 311 Reduction of 3% per year
DUI Alcohol/Drugs 59 Reduction of 3% per year
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Provide the following about your chosen evaluator:
Name/Organization: California State University San Bernardino, Center for the Study of
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Experience/Credentials: Founded in 1993, the Center for the Study of Correctional Education
(CSCE), at California State University, San Bernardino is the only organization of its kind
working to support teachers and administrators who teach in confinement institutions and
alternative settings worldwide. The Center provides teacher preparation, research, and support
services for veteran and aspiring teachers of academic, vocational, and social education and for
correctional education administrators who work in local, state, federal and private institutions.
Describe the decision process used to select this person/agency: California State University San
Bernardino, Center for the Study of Correctional Education (CSCE) has worked with the City of
San Bernardino Mayor's Office since 2006. In 2006, Dr. Carolyn Eggleston was asked to
provide research and evaluation for a grant award from the California Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation Intergovernmental Planning Grant. Dr. Eggleston's Center for the Study of
Correctional Education provided excellent research and evaluation. Upon completion of the
Intergovernmental Planning Grant, the CSCE was brought on as the external evaluator for the
City of San Bernardino Cal GRIP program. Director of the Center, Dr. Eggleston's scholarly
emphasis is on correctional/special education. She has served as President of the Correctional
Education Association. In addition to editing the Journal of Correctional Education for several
years, Dr. Eggleston has authored numerous articles and chapters related to correctional
education. Dr. Eggleston is a professor of education for the College of Education.
Describe the evaluation methodology that will be used to assess the impact of the strategy: The
Strategic Plan will be evaluated on an annual basis and will consist of quantitative analysis of
neighborhood surveys, crime data, and other evidence. Qualitative data will be used through
community interviews.
Describe the methods to be used by the evaluator for reporting, monitoring, and assessing the
initiative, include frequency of reporting: Table 9 reflects the reporting method, reporting party
and frequency of reporting for the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program.
Describe the process by which Service Providers/project partners will report progress on strategy
activities include process or reporting mechanism used to collect data, frequency of reporting,
and monitoring activity: Table 9 reflects the reporting method, reporting party and frequency of
reporting for the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program.
Describe U.S. Attorney Office and Steering Committee oversight of the Evaluation: The USAO
has provided valuable insight into the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program. Their
representative has conducted a site visit and toured the proposed Weed and Seed Safe Haven.
We look forward to working with Mr. Marquez in seeing this project come to fruition.
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ATTACHMENT 1 City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Target Area
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OMB APPROVAL NO.1121-0188
EXPIRES 5-98(Rev.1197)
Budget Detail Worksheet
Purpose:The Budget Detail Worksheet may be used as a guide to assist you in the preparation of
the budget and budget narrative.You may submit the budget and budget narrative using this form or in
the format of your choice(plain sheets,your own form,or a variation of this form).However,all
required information(including the budget narrative)must be provided.Any category of expense not
applicable to your budget may be deleted.
A.Personnel-List each position by title,and name of employee,if available. Show the annual
salary rate and the percentage of time to be devoted to the project.Compensation paid for employees
engaged in grant activities must be consistent with that paid for similar work within the applicant
organization.
Name/Position Computation Cost
Officer(P1),San Bernardino Police Department 864 hours cd$62.531hr. $54,025.92
Detective(P2),San Bernardino Police Department 168 hours @$73.54/hr. $1Bernardino ,354.72
Sergeant(P3),San Bernardino Police Department 182 hours @$83.291hr. $15,158.78
Kent Paxton,Assistant to the Mayor(4) 350 hours @$41.82/hr. $14,637.00
SUB-TOTAL$96,176.42
B.Fringe Benefits-Fringe benefits should be based on actual known costs or an established
formula.Fringe benefits are for the personnel listed in budget category(A)and only for the
percentage of time devoted to the project.Fringe benefits on overtime hours are limited to FICA,
Workman's Compensation,and Unemployment Compensation.
Name/Position Computation Cost
Officer(P1),San Bernardino Police Department 864 hours @ 1.7%of$62.531hr. $918.44
Detective(P2),San Bernardino Police Department 168 hours @ 1.7%of$73.54/hr_ $210.03
Sergeant(P3),San Bernardino Police Department 182 hours @ 1.7%of$83.291hr. $257.70
Kent Paxton,Assistant to the Mayor(4) 350 hours @ 22.24%of$41.821hr. $3,255.27
SUB-TOTAL$4,641.44
Total Personnel&Fringe Benefits $100,817.86
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C.Travel-Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose(e.g.,staff to training,field
interviews,advisory group meeting,etc.).Show the basis of computation(e.g.,six people to 3-day
training at$X airfare,$X lodging,$X subsistence).In training projects,travel and meals for trainees
should be listed separately. Show the number of trainees and the unit costs involved.Identify the
location of travel,if known.Indicate source of Travel Policies applied,Applicant or Federal Travel
Regulations.
Purpose of Travel Location Item Computation Cost
No travel allocated
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TOTAL$0.00
D.Equipment-List non-expendable items that are to be purchased.Non-expendable equipment
is tangible property having a useful life of more than two years and an acquisition cost of$5,000 or
more per unit.(Note:Organization's own capitalization policy may be used for items costing less than
$5,000).Expendable items should be included either in the"supplies"category or in the"Other"
category.Applicants should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment,espe-
cially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances.Rented or leased equipment costs
should be listed in the"Contractual"category.Explain how the equipment is necessary for the success
of the project.Attach a narrative describing the procurement method to be used.
Item Computation Cost
No equipment to be purchased 17 1
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TOTAL,$0.00
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E. Supplies-List items by type(office supplies,postage,training materials,copying paper,and
expendable equipment items costing less that$5,000,such as books,hand held tape recorders)and
show the basis for computation. (Note:Organization's own capitalization policy may be used for
items costing less than$5,000).Generally,supplies include any materials that are expendable or
consumed during the course of the project.
Supply Items Computation Cost
No supplies requested
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TOTAL$0.00
R Construction-As a rule,construction costs are not allowable.In some cases,minor repairs or
renovations may be allowable.Check with the program office before budgeting funds in this
category.
Purpose Description of Work Cost
No construction costs requested
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TOTAL$0.00
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G. Consultants/Contracts-Indicate whether applicant's formal,written Procurement Policy or
the Federal Acquisition Regulations are followed.
Consultant Fees:For each consultant enter the name,if known,service to be provided,hourly or daily
fee(8-hour day),and estimated time on the project.Consultant fees in excess of$450 per day require
additional justification and prior approval from 0J-P.
Name of Consultant Service Provided Computation Cost
No consultants utilized
Subtotal$0.00
Consultant Expenses:List all expenses to be paid from the grant to the individual consultants in
addition to their fees(i.e.,travel,meals,lodging,etc.)
Item Location Computation Cost
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Subtotal$0.00
Contracts:Provide a description of the product or service to be procured by contract and an estimate
of the cost.Applicants are encouraged to promote free and open competition in awarding contracts.
A separate justification must be provided for sole source contracts in excess of$100,000.
Item Cost
1.Faith Temple Church(Program Coordinator-$30,000/yr.+benefits @ 28%totaling$38,400 and$10,000 for facility
usage).
2.age).California State University,San Bernardino-Center for the Study of Correctional Education($15,000 for evaluation).
$63,400.00
3.Mustard Seed Tutorial Center($32,100 per year for program tutoring).
4.Music is the Way of Life Community Orchestra($3,500 for assisting with community orchestra).
$35,600.00
Subtotal$99000.00
TOTAL$99,000.00
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H.Other Costs-List items(e.g.,rent,reproduction,telephone,janitorial or security services,
and investigative or confidential funds)by major type and the basis of the computation.For example,
provide the square footage and the cost per square foot for rent,or provide a monthly rental cost and
how many months to rent.
Description Computation Cost
None
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TOTAL $0.00
I.Indirect Costs-Indirect costs are allowed only if the applicant has a Federally approved indirect
cost rate.A copy of the rate approval,(a fully executed,negotiated agreement),must be attached.If
the applicant does not have an approved rate,one can be requested by contacting the applicant's
cognizant Federal agency,which will review all documentation and approve a rate for the applicant
organization,or if the applicant's accounting system permits,costs may be allocated in the direct costs
categories.
Description Computation Cost
None I�J
None
TOTAL$0.00
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Budget Summary-When you have completed the budget worksheet,transfer the totals for each
category to the spaces below. Compute the total direct costs and the total project costs.Indicate the
amount of Federal requested and the amount of non-Federal funds that will support the project.
Budget Category Amount
A.Personnel $96,176.42
B. Fringe Benefits $4,641.44
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C.Travel $0.00
$0.00
D.Equipment
$0.00
E. Supplies
$0.00
R Construction
G.Consultants/Contracts $99,000.00
$0.00
H.Other
Total Direct Costs $199,817.86
$0.00
I.Indirect Costs
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $199,817.86
Federal Request $199,817.86
Non-Federal Amount $366,233.00
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ATTACHMENT 3: City of San Bernardino Budget Narrative
City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed Program Budget Narrative
PERSONNEL:
City of San Bernardino Police Department will be provided with $54,500 to provide overtime
and special initiatives in the Target Area. Understanding that each member of the San
Bernardino Police Department has differing hourly wages, the following represents an
approximation of the number of hours per position.
• Officer(P1), 864 hours @ $62.53/hour, fringe 1.7%, totaling $918.44
• Detective (P2) 168 hours @ $73.54/hour, fringe 1.7%, totaling $210.03
• Sergeant P3 182 hours $83.29/hour, fringe 1.7%, totaling @257.70
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The City of San Bernardino Police Department 50% of the total request and constitutes the
"weeding" funding required.
Kent Paxton, Assistant to the Mayor, under the jurisdiction of the City Manager's Office will
provide program oversight. Mr. Paxton will provide 350 hours @ $41.82/hour, totaling
$14,637.00. Mr. Paxton's fringe rate is 22.24%, totaling $3,255.27.
OPERATING EXPENSES:
The City of San Bernardino is not requesting any operating expenses for the Weed and Seed
Program.
CONTRACTORS:
Faith Temple Church: Faith Temple Church is the Weed and Seed Safe Haven location. The
Program Coordinator will be employed through Faith Temple Church. This position is a full
time position with an annual salary of$30,000 per year and a benefit rate of 28% which includes
required payroll and compensation as well as medical coverage. Total salary and benefits
$38,400. Faith Temple will also provide facility maintenance and janitorial for a monthly cost of
$833.00,totaling $10,000 per year. Total amount for"seeding" at Faith Temple Church is
$48,400/per year
California State University San Bernardino, Center for the Study of Correctional Education
(CSCE): CSCE will provide the evaluation for the Weed and Seed Project. The Principal
Investigator(Dr. Carolyn Eggleston) will provide 42 hours per year totaling $5,000. The Lead
Researcher(Scott Rennie) will provide 345 hours per year totaling $10,000. Total cost of
evaluation$15,000. The total cost of evaluation will be in the "seeding" costs".
Mustard Seed Tutorial Center: Mustard Seed Tutorial Center will provide the afterschool,
remedial tutoring for the Weed and Seed Program. The total cost of Mustard Seed Tutorial
Center opening a site at the Weed and Seed Safe Haven is $75,000. The total request from Weed
and Seed funding is $32,100. The additional $42,900 will be provided as leverage. 100% of
funding for Mustard Seed Tutorial Center will be provided out of the "seeding" costs.
Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra Program: This unique program has
drawn hundreds of participant to Faith Temple Church. This is an intergenerational project
uniting children and octogenarians. Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra
Program will be provided with $3,500 for program assistant and supplies. The $3,500 will be
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provided out of the "seeding" costs.
INDIRECT RATE:
The City of San Bernardino is the lead for the Program; however, they do not have a federal
permissible indirect rate. There will be no indirect costs requested.
LEVERAGESAN-KIND SUPPORT: The Operation Phoenix Collaborative-a collaborative of
city and county agencies will provide leveraged resources for the following:
• The City of San Bernardino (City) Police Department: $62,000 in staff time.
• City Public Services Department: $79,300 in materials, $21,500 in services.
• City Code Enforcement: $53,800 in staff time and $3,800 in materials.
• County Department of Public Health: $30,033 in staff time
• County Department of Children's Services: $28,800
• County Children's Network/Children's Fund/First 5-San Bernardino: $51,000
• San Bernardino City Unified School District: 63 hours of staff time
• San Bernardino County Food Bank: Donated food for celebrations, holiday dinners and
snacks for children attending Weed and Seed activities
• Faith Temple Church-will provide the site for the City of San Bernardino Weed and Seed
program as well as administrative oversight will provide $21,000 in leverages.
• Neighborhood Housing Services: Provides volunteers to perform neighborhood
restoration projects and outreach
• Numerous private companies have donated money, food, prized for raffles, services and
entertainment for project activities
• Music is the Key of Life Community Family Orchestra Program-will provide $15,000 in
in-kind services
• Mustard Seed Tutorial Center: $42,900
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-357 COPY
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
3 BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR WEED AND SEED
4 GRANT FUNDING AND ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FOR THE WEED AND SEED
GRANT
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6 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice will provide $1 million over a five year period to
7 establish Operation Weed and Seed-a community based multi-agency approach to law
enforcement, crime prevention, drug trafficking, and drug related crime in designated high crime
8 neighborhoods; and, to provide a safe environment free of crime and drug use for residents, and
9 WHEREAS, the Weed and Seed strategy brings together Federal, State, and local crime fighting
10 agencies, social service providers, representatives of the public and private sectors, prosecutors,
business owners, and neighborhood residents under the shared goal of weeding out violent crime
11 and gang activity while seeding in social services and economic revitalization, and,
12 WHEREAS,the application by the City of San Bernardino proposes to fund community oriented
policing activities in the targeted Weed and Seed neighborhoods, and partner with the San
13 Bernardino Police Department, Mustard Seed Tutorial Services, and the Faith Temple Church, to
14 provide enhanced law enforcement and after school programming in the targeted neighborhoods.
15 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
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17 SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit the U.S. Department of Justice
Weed and Seed grant.
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SECTION 2. The City Manager is vested with the authority and the responsibility for the
19 management of the contractual, financial, and performance obligations of the grant.
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
2 BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR WEED AND SEED
3 GRANT FUNDING AND ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FOR THE WEED AND SEED
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
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5 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16`h day
7 of November, 2009, by the following vote, to wit:
8 Council Members: -Ayes Nays Abstain Absent
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19 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of November , 2009.
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City of San Bernardino
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2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
3 BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE WEED AND
4 SEED GRANT.
5 WHEREAS,the U.S. Department of Justice will provide $1 million over a five year period to
establish Operation Weed and Seed-a community based multi-agency approach to law
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enforcement, crime prevention, drug trafficking, and drug related crime in designated high crime
7 neighborhoods; and, to provide a safe environment free of crime and drug use for residents, and
8 WHEREAS,the Weed and Seed strategy brings toget er Federal, State, and local crime fighting
agencies, social service providers, representatives off he public and private sectors, prosecutors,
9 business owners, and neighborhood residents under the shared goal of weeding out violent crime
10 and gang activity while seeding in social services and economic revitalization, and,
11 WHEREAS, the application by the City of San Bernardino proposes to fund community oriented
policing activities in the targeted Weed and Seed neighborhoods, and partner with the San
12 Bernardino Police Department, Mustard Seed Tutorial Services, and the Faith Temple Church, to
provide enhanced law enforcement and after school programming in the targeted neighborhoods.
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BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit the U.S. Department of Justice
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
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7 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof,held on the 16th day o
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Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
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