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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17- Development Department DEVELOPMENT DEPARTME .rT 10 OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL• ACTION FROM: KENNETH J. HENDERSON SUBJECT: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Executive Director FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL DATE: November 10, 1993 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s): The Redevelopment Committee previously considered this matter as an off agenda item, but did not take any action. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Motion(s): (Community Development Commission) (Councilwoman Pope- •udlam's Recommendation) MOTION: See attached memorandum from Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam to Kenneth J. Henderson dated November 9, 1993. ft� M Administrator KENNETA J. HENDE SON Executive Director --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Person(s): Kenneth J. Henderson/Edward Flores Phone: 5081 Project Area(s): Central City West Ward(s): Six (6) Supporting Data Attached: Staff Report, Proposal FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ 150.000 Source: 20% Set-Aside Budget Authority: Requested --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commission/Council Notes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KJH:DRE:paw:boysgrls.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE: 11/151993 Agenda Item Number: L DE LOPMENT DE.PART 'X,ZNT STAFF REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL On September 10, 1993 the Boys and Girls Club submitted an unsolicited financial program proposal for financial assistance to the Development Department Housing Division. This proposal request included utilization of $335,000 in low/mod housing set-aside funds to implement a Handy Worker Program. Once funded, the proposed Violence Prevention Program would utilize "at risk" youth to provide the following services: • Minor Property Rehabilitation/Repair • Weed Abatement • Graffiti Removal Staff analysis/review of the proposal revealed several areas of potential concern which were not specifically addressed in the proposal submitted, including the following: • The identified community housing "needs" that are specifically being addressed through the proposal. • Is the program proposal consistent with the Commission-adopted goals and objectives for the Housing Division? • The specific proposed uses of Agency financial assistance. • The current financial position of the Boys and Girls Club. Subsequent follow-up meetings between the Boys and Girls Club, the Mayor and Agency staff identified the issues and concerns to be addressed in revised program submittals. In addition, based upon these discussions, it was mutually agreed that the revised program budget would not exceed $100,000. On November 4, 1993, the Boys and Girls Club submitted to Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam a revised "Youth and Neighborhood Redevelopment" Program proposal (Please see attached proposal). This proposal requests utilization of low/mod housing set-aside funds in the amount of $150,000 for the purpose of providing employment opportunities for "at risk" youth through the implementation of graffiti abatement, neighborhood clean-up and weed abatement activities in selected low income census tracts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KJH:DRE:paw:boysgrls.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE: 11/151993 Agenda Item Number: I- DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM November 9, 1993 Page Number - 2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam has formally requested that consideration of the Boys and Girls Club proposal be placed on the Community Development Commission agenda for November 15, 1993. If the Commission positively considers this request for assistance, it will be necessary for the Commission to take a corollary action increasing the Economic Development Agency Development Department budget by $150,000. U4A, KENNETH J. H NDERSON, Executive Director Development Department -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KJH:DRE:paw:boysgrls.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE: 11/151993 Agenda Item Number: I NOV-09-'93 TUE 13:39 ID:COUNCIL OFFICE TEL N0:909 3845462 - #604 P01 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Kenneth 1. Henderson, Executive Director Development Department FROM: Council Office SUB7ECT: Community Development Commission DATE: November 9, 1993 COPIES: Please place the Boys and Girls Club item on the Commission Agenda for November 15. VALERIE POP&LUDLAM Councilwoman, Sixth Ward VPL:jv Post-{t-brand fax transmittal memo 7671 M M w'oa► l ToKen Henderson un w d °bevel ° 434 November 1 , 1993 Ken Henderson Executive Director Development Department City of San Bernardino Dear Mr . Henderson: Enclosed please find the "Boys & Girls Club Youth & Neighborhood Redevelopment Program" proposal . It focuses on what is inherently doable in terms of eliminating blight while transitioning at-risk youth from destructive to productive lives . We have provided the best possible actuals for budgeting while structuring a pilot program to meet redevelopment objectives and to guide participants away from the streets and into the working world . The Boys & Girls Club wishes to thank you and your staff for all the assistance you have afforded us throughout the process of developing this proposal . We feel certain that with your continuing support, this program will address the urgent needs in our neighborhoods . Sincerely, Hard Brown President of the Board CC : Mayor Minor, Councilwoman Pope-Ludlum, David Edgars, Edward Flores, Jerry Herndon, Scott Taylor BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PREPARED FOR CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 201 NORTH E STREET THIRD FLOOR SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401-1507 ( 909 ) 384-5081 PRESENTED BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO 1180 WEST NINTH STREET SAN BERNARDINO CA 92411 ( 909 ) 888- 6751 OCTOBER 27 , 1993 I� BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS: I . OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 A . OBJECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 B . PROGRAM SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 C . SERVICE LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D . SERVICE DATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 E . PARTICIPANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 F . RECRUITMENT/TRAINING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -4 G. CONTROL OF COMPENSATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 II . ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 A . CAPABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 B . SCOPE OF WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 C . CENSUS TRACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 D . TIMELINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 i E . JOB DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 F . INKIND SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 G. BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 0 Q 1 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW A. OBJECTIVES • (SEE ATTACHMENT A -- CAPABILITY) The Boys & Girls Club proposes to secure Economic Development Agency (EDA) funding to implement a target area neighborhood improvement pilot program under the stated goals of the EDA Neighborhood Spirit Program. The Boys & Girls Club will utilize at-risk youth to reinvest in their economically deprived communities by providing neighborhood improvement services to designated low and low-to-moderate income target areas within the City of San Bernardino. These improvement activities meet the redevelopment objectives of the EDA by providing blight clearance, weed abatement, graffiti removal, and other services which will positively impact the general welfare, safety and security of low and low-to-moderate income residents of blighted and economically depressed target areas . The Boys & Girls Club program also addresses the public injury and private injury objectives of redevelopment policy, by approaching neighborhood spirit from a holistic perspective. This entails the development and improvement of the public appearance of target areas in conjunction with the social, economic and personal development of disadvantaged residents in these areas . By providing local, accessible, and friendly neighborhood improvement services, the project will enhance the target area property values, increase neighborhood pride through direct benefit, and decrease vandalism, crime, and community apathy engendered by long-term neglect of target area investment and development . The specific objectives of the Boys & Girls Club 2 Youth & Neighborhood Redevelopment Program are: ' a) To improve the neighborhood environment of low and low-to-moderate income residents in more-than- eligible target areas,---through weed abatement, 0 graffiti removal, and general services including clean up . b) Beautify depressed neighborhoods and eliminate blight, thereby instilling community spirit and cohesion . c) To utilize at risk youth including gang members, male and female, who reside in the target areas to address the actual implementation of clean-up, graffiti and weed abatement services under the supervision of skilled personnel . d) To transition these youth who are exposed and therefore often predisposed to the hopelessness, anger and violence which many of our city' s neighborhoods are overcome with, to the active participation in positive work and educational experiences which benefit their neighborhoods and develop pride and self-esteem. e) To build a sense of community and neighborhood pride through community and human redevelopment which eliminates blight , reduces instances of public injury ( ie. crime) , and thereby making the community resident-friendly and business- friendly. B . PROGRAM SERVICES : (SEE ATTACHMENT B -- SCOPE OF WORK) Implement : * a Neighborhood Clean-up Program, * a Weed Abatement Program, and * a Graffiti Removal Program. Eliminate blight; debris, weeds, and graffiti to: * redevelop the spirit of focus neighborhoods, * redevelop the image of citywide major travel ways, routes surrounding housing developments, and around newly constructed housing projects . I I � 3 C. SERVICE LOCATIONS: (SEE ATTACHMENT C -- CENSUS TRACTS) Provide service throughout - the City of San Bernardino, and specifically in the three census tract areas of: Census Tract 41 (Delman Heights - bordering Muscoy. ) Census Tract 42 (Mt. Vernon (E) to Lytle Creek Wash (W) and Highland Avenue (N) to Ninth Street (S) . This area includes "Disneyland" - State Street and Duffy. ) Census Tract 43 (Baseline (N) to Foothill/5th Street (S) and Pepper Avenue (W) to Mt . Vernon (E) . ) D . SERVICE DATES: (SEE ATTACHMENT D -- TIMELINE) The Boys & Girls Club is prepared to start workers in this pilot program on December 1, 1993 and have the program in its initial cycle run through June 30, 1993 . A December 1st start date would allow us to conduct a Christmas Community Cleanup in the targeted census tracts and it would allow the at-risk youth workers to earn a Christmas for kids. E . PARTICIPANTS: (SEE ATTACHMENT E -- JOB DESCRIPTIONS) Principal personnel committed to the program for its duration are: Mr. Jerry Herndon, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino Mr. Scott Taylor, Program Director, Youth & Neighborhood Redevelopment Program Fifteen (15) Workers : three (3) teams of five (5) each Two (2) Working Supervisors One (1 ) Coordinating Supervisor I � 4 F . RECRUITMENT/TRAINING: (SEE ATTACHMENT F -- INRIND SERVICES) The Boys & Girl .11 -recruit : at-risk r_ can-Ameri n gang members, who are on probation or parole, who were previously expelled from school, and who meet JTPA-OJT low-income standards . The Boys & Girls Club will seek referrals including from the County Probation Department, from the City Unified School District, and will outreach to identify at-risk youth living in high gang activity areas : 1) Delman Heights -- Census Tract 41 2 ) Disneyland -- Census Tract 42 3) Little Zion -- Census Tract 42 4 ) California Gardens -- Census Tract 42 5) The Projects -- Census Tract 43 6 ) Valley Boys -- Census Tract 73 Selected applicants will have to comply with strict standards in order to remain eligible. Each worker will sign a Statement of Standards which lists the performance requirements for both on-the-job and off. Each worker will be expected to continue their education and not break any law/probation/parole. Each worker will be afforded two (2) weeks comprehensive training in work-related behavior and job skills . After successful completion of this training, workers will be placed in the six ( 6 ) month on-the-job trainin program. workers will be monitored on a daily basis for attendance, performance, and improvement . Each worker is required to attend all counseling �Ii�bc,� S , segments including; * school completion and adult education, * tobacco/drug/alcohol/pregnancy resistance, * self-improvement for life, * -law, crime and punishment, * poverty, survival and success, * career paths and planning, * successful relationships with family and friends, * personal crises and one-on-one counseling. II 0 5 Each worker will also participate in a regular program of sports, fitness, health and recreation at the Boys & Girls Club. This program is designed to transition participants into the work force. At the conclusion of the on-the-job training period, workers will be afforded two (2 ) weeks comprehensive training and assistance in applying for and securing work. G . CONTROL OF COMPENSATION: (SEE ATTACHMENT G -- BUDGET) The total budget and the maximum compensation for this pilot _pxxxjram in its initial cycle will not exceed 50 , 00 The Boys & Girls Club will be paid in accordance with Redevelopment Agency' s standard accounts payable system. Invoices shall be approved by Agency' s Executive Director or designee. In addition, the Boys & Girls Club will contract with a Constuction Fund Control Company (cost is normally 2% of the gross) to eliminate any possibility of co-mingling the funds from this program with any other program funds . The Construction Fund Control Company will place the funds drawn from the Economic Development Agency in to an escrow account . The Fund Control will issue individual checks based on individual time cards, will pay for materials used in the program, will pay the administration bill, and will process payroll and billing on a weekly basis . I I YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD 6 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATTACHMENT A. -- CAPABILITY The Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino has successfully provided a wide range of youth and community programs for more than twenty-five years due to : * our long-standing commitment to the mission of providing the most service to the most disadvantaged at the least cost, * our active volunteer board members who represent the spectrum of community leaders , agencys, and organizations working to better our community, * our well-established relationships with city and county agencys and community-based organizations with whom we interact for services and referrals , • our professionally-trained, service-motivated staff that does so much with the very limited resources available, • our community center building with which we provide service on a daily basis, year-round, whenever children need a place to come, to grow, away from the mean streets . The attached description of the Boys & Girls Club' s record of service, "Keeping Good Kids Good For Over 25 Years" describes the urgent needs of our at-risk children that are being met by the Club. I'l 7 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Introduction : Keeping Good Kids Good For Over 25 Years . . . The San Bernardino Boys Club was started in 1967 with seed money from the Southern California Boys Club Foundation with support from to LA Times . In 1972 , the Encanto Community Center opened its doors to house the Boys Club of San Bernardino . The Clubs operating budget was $100 , 000 with the Arrowhead United Way providing $60 , 000 . Today hundreds of children depend on the Boys and Girls Club to give them a safe place to grow and have fun away from the dangers of the mean streets all around them. We welcome children up to age 18 anytime from 7am to 7pm every weekday and special hours on weekends and vacations . 1 � BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Introduction The Club has diverse facilities for youth . We have a large gym with a regulation size basketball and volleyball court . We have an outdoor olympic swimming pool for lessons and recreation in season . The Club also has two racquetball courts . We have two recreation rooms , a seperate classroom, a well stocked library, and a fully equipped kitchen . The Club ' s professional staff runs critical programs to keep good kids good . We have full time credible employees with advanced studies and degrees specializing in all areas of youth development . A caring staff provides counseling and referrals for teenagers with alcohol and drug iproblems . We provide alternative programs for youth who have come in contact with the juvenile Justice system. We tutor children who need remedial I I 9 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Introduction educational helms. We provide regular nutritional aid to disadvantaged youth who otherwise often go hungry. And we provide lob training and placement to help youth become productive members of society. Unlike other recreational clubs , it costs very little to belong to the Club. Here any child can have an annual membership for only two dollars and fifty cents , and even this can be earned by working at the Club . The Boys and Girls Club is a non-profit United Way agency with under 20% of our budget coming from the Arrowhead United Way annual campaign. We raise the remaining over 80% of funds locally. There is an ever-increasing need for our services , but the funds to provide them are harder and harder to come by. 0 10 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Mission Statement The primary mission of the Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino is to assure and enhance the c[ualit_y_of life for boys and girls as participating members of a diverse urban society, with special concern for disadvantaged at-risk youth . we assist young people in realizing their potential for personal growth and development . To accomplish these goals , the Boys and Girls j Club provides services based on principles of behavioral guidance which will meet the health , social , educational , and vocational needs of our members , instilling true leadership skills . As a social service agency, the Boys and Girls Club strives to provide the highest Quality of service for the lowest Possible cost to participants , their families, and the community at large . c r 11 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB U OF SAN BERNARDINO Board Of Directors Hardy Brown, President Rev. Frank Gray Area Recruitment Manager, Pastor, Quinn A.M.E. Kaiser Permanente Church Of Moreno Valley Wallace Allen Henry Hooks Publisher, Photographer, Westside Story Sun Newspaper Wilmer Carter Earnest Houston District Administrator, Retiree, Congressman Brown's Office, Dept. Of Water & Power Dr . Lemar Foster Otis Jones Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church Attorney At Law Brian Townsend Mary Marshall, Vice President , Sec . /Treas . Publisher, Adv. Exec . , Precinct Reporer Sun Newspaper Ruben Herndon Frank Stallworth Group Manager, Representative, Los Padrinos Group Homes Senator Ayala's Office Wanda Wells Juan Gonzalez Owner, Office of the President Wanda's Auto Upholstery California State University Dr . Irene Kimble Walter McCullough Woman To Woman Retiree, Housing Authority Capt . Harold D. Jones Gordon Hilyard U.S.M.C. Investment Exec . Anthony Rodriguez Edwin Dean Attorney At Law MLK Jr. Middle School 12 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO WHO WE SERVE The Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino serves children who need help most urgently : • Almost all live at or below the poverty level. • Almost all are 7 to 17 years old. * Over half are boys, and almost half are girls. * About half are Black, one-quarter are Hispanic, and almost one-quarter are White. * Almost all live in the City of San Bernardino, the rest live in the County of San Bernardino. For all program services combined, the children served are : AGE: 17 and under. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84% 18 and over. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16% SEX: Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59% Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41% RACE: Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52% Hispanic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26% White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% INCOME: Below Poverty Level. . . . . . . . . .42% At Poverty Level . . . . . . . . . . . . .46% Middle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12% RESIDENCE: City of San Bernardino . .88% County of San Bernardino. . . . .12% l � i 13 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At - Risk Youth The Boys and Girls Club provides program services in seven areas that address the most urgent needs of children in our community: Education, Employment, Youth Development , Day Camping, Physical Recreation, Social Recreation, and Community Service . EDUCATION California has the worst student/teacher ratio of any state in the country, except for one other state . Here there are an average of 23 students for every teacher. ' With 1 being best, out of 58 California Counties , San Bernardino ranks 50th in High School drolDouts . 2 I ') . F " 14 } BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At -Risk Youth The good news is that there is a clear decline in the dropout rate for all students in the San Bernardino Unified School District over a six-year period from 1985 to 1991 . The dropout rate has gone down from 16 . 6% in 1985-86 to 6 . 7% in 1990 -91 . The Hispanic dropout rate is down from 17 . 2% in 1985-86 to 7 . 9% in 1990-91 . The Black dropout rate is down from 17 . 2% in 1985-86 to 7 . 3% in 1990-91 . 2 I For 6th grade students statewide who took the California Assessment Test in 1988 , minority students score lower . Hispanic students scored 64 points below White students in reading and 57 points below in Math (out of 500 possible points on each test ) . Black students scored 65 points below White students in reading and 67 points below in math.4 The Boys and Girls Club provides After School Tutoring at no cost to children. This program ranges from home work guidance to basic reading, writing and math skills . Among students who do graduate, minority students score lower on college entrance exams . In 1988 , Black students scored 200 points below 15 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At-Risk Youth White students on SAT scores (out of a possible 1600 ) . Hispanics scored 153 points below Whites .4 In the last six months , about 150 expelled students have been referred to the Boys and Girls Club for counseling and program participation . These students , at-risk of dropping out, have now re-entered the school system. The Club continues to counsel , provide programs , and follow the progress of these and other students . The Boys and Girls Club is having a definite positive impact on the local dropout rate . California ' s teen Dreanancv rate is the second hicThest in the nation. There has also been a dramatic increase in California in the proportion of teen mothers who are unmarried -- 62% in 1986 , up from 32% in 1970 . With 1 being fewest, San Bernardino ranks 38th out of 58 California Counties in Births to Teens . 4 The Boys and Girls Club' s Adolescent Parenting Program provides counseling, lowest-cost child care, special programs, and referrals for teen parents to help them get through school and succeed in life. l � a 16 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At -Risk Youth EMPLOYMENT California ranks 33rd in the country in unemployed youth . For our state, 16 . 9% of all 16 to 19 year-olds were unemployed in 1987 . The rate of unemployment for Black youths in California was 22 . 3%, and 19 . 8% for Hispanic youths . Because of our experience and commitment to youth employment services through our work experience program and job development counseling, last August 1992 , the Boys and Girls Club was selected for one-time supplemental funding for Summer Youth Job Training . We had over 500 youth apply and we were able to certify and place at worksites 219 at-risk low- income boys and Girls . This phenomenal response showed that disadvantaged youth do want the chance to work and earn . We are now seeking to be an ongoing site for County and City Youth Job Training. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT In San Bernardino County, the child population o grew by 62o in the ten years from 1980 to 1990 . w 17 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At -Risk Youth The California State Legislative Analyst Office figures that "it costs $24 , 500 each year to keep a juvenile offender locked up in the California Youth Authority. Many of these youth could be helped by community-based programs at a cost of $7 , 000 annually, if this option were available before their problems became too severe . 114 At the Club, we concur with San Bernardino Board of Education member Hardy Brown that the goal is "to deter the products of gang activities -- violence , drug abuse and disorder . " The Boys and Girls Club works to be "the Club that Beats the Streets" by being an advocate for children to improve poor outcomes before they happen . We offer counseling programs for delinauencv prevention, alcohol and drug abuse, and gangs, 18 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At -Risk Youth DAY CAMPING Full-day child care costs about $3 , 500 per year for a preschool child . If child care is not available or affordable allowincr a single parent to work, Welfare for this same child costs the State about $8 , 750 per year . 4 At the Boys and Girls Club, child care is available to all on an ability-to-pay basis . Parents pay generally between $5 and $50 a week . The average parent pays about $25 a week . Facts indicate that at least half the cost of providing day camp child care is covered by the Club. PHYSICAL RECREATION A simple joy like a game of basketball, a swim in a pool , or being part of a drill team may not seem like much to the fortunate and the priviledged. But with all the dangers of the streets and the troubles of family life in the disadvantaged communities of San Bernardino, including the high instance of poverty, violent crime, and child abuse, I,� 19 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At-Risk Youth a safe haven like the Boys and Girls Club that is not expensive to belong to is a miracle to many kids . SOCIAL RECREATION We find that 88% of the children we serve live at or below the poverty level . Their neighborhoods are rampant with crime, violence, gangs and drucrs . Their families are often single parents working, or on welfare . Under these conditions , for these kids , a trip to the movies is as likely as a trip to the moon . Holidays go by with little or no celebration . These are difficult conditions in which to grow up happv and healthy. The Boys and Girls Club makes life a little better for disadvantaged at-risk children by providing about the only social recreation they may get . They may get one of the hundreds of free Christmas trees we distribute, or a Thanksgiving turkey and food box. They participate in our Easter egg hunt and party. They see a good children ' s movie at the Club in the afternoon. f � 20 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At-Risk Youth Or they belong to our Teen Club so they have a safe, supervised, fun place to meet other teens after school . They do homework, shoot baskets , or swim in summer with lifeguards in place . Even senior citizens benfit . They come hours early to Bingo to play cards , chat, and exchange information about their problems and needs . And They help support our youth programs with their dollars and their volunteer help . COMMUNITY SERVICE Disadvantaged children desperately need the services we provide and we facilitate for the community: * With 1 being fewest deaths, San Bernardino ranks 34th out of 58 California Counties in infant mortality. * With 1 being fewest cases , San Bernardino ranks 26th out of 58 Counties in late or no prenatal care . * With 1 being fewest checkups, San Bernardino 21 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Program Services For At -Risk Youth ranks 49th out of 58 Counties in health checkups for needy children . ' Studies reveal that WIC (Women ' s , Infants , and Children ' s ) Program saves as much as $3 in short-term hospital costs for every $1 invested. WIC is one of the programs we provide facilities and support services for, under community services . The Club also helps to distribute USDA Commodities , diapers , and food boxes we purchase for a nominal fee from Food Banks in San Bernardino and Riverside and transport to the Club . In the Summer and during school vacations , children who normally eat a school lunch might often go without any lunch, except we serve it free along with several snacks a day. i 22 i i BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO In Conclusion The Children Now 1989 Statewide Poll showed that 88% agreed with the statement "If we do not invest in children now, we will pay a much higher price later for the cost of job training, welfare, and prisons . " We at the Club agree . We hope you do too . The task we undertake every day at the Boys and Girls Club is to keep good kids good, to keep at-risk youth out of trouble in a world of danger. The children we serve need Your suiDDort . i YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD 23 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATTACHMENT B . -- SCOPE OF WORK 1 . Weed Abatement /Clearance : (In EDA approved empty lots) a) Clearance and Bagging of weeds and overgrowth . b) Clearance and Removal of trash and debris . c) Discard of weeds, overgrowth, trash and debris into either site dumpsters, City provided dumpsters , or d) Transport of weeds, overgrowth, trash and debris to the county dumpsite . 2 . Graffiti Abatement : a) Painting of target area public buildings with anti-graffiti paint (re-occuring graffiti can be washed off within a 24-hour period) . b) Painting of EDA directed graffiti sites on main throughfares in target areas . 3 . Counselincr and Other Participant Services : a) Delinquency prevention/intervention . b) Substance abuse counseling and referral . c) Job Search assistance, Pre-Employment skills training and referrals to JTPA. d) Education assessment and referrals to school district re-entry programs and ROP, for GED high school diplomas, vocational education, and college planning . e) Youth and Family counseling. l � ATTACHMENT C . -- CENSUS TRACTS 24 The Boys and Girls Club will conduct program services in low income and low-to-moderate income target areas within the City of San Bernardino, including but not limited to: CENSUS TRACT 41 (DELMAN HEIGHTS - Bordering Muscov) 70 . 4% of the area' s population is of low-to-moderate income (income less than 80% of the county median-income level ) . Two block groups within this area, BGs 7 and 9, have an 81 . 86% and 93 . 33% low/mod population. Delman Heights is a high crime area and residents suffer form burglary, robbery, assault, drug trafficking, and gang activity. Many homes in the area are abandoned and are therefore vulnerable to certain types of vandalism and drug use/trafficking. Many seniors with limited incomes live in the area, and some homes are inhabited by 3-4 families overcrowding into 3-bedroom homes . The area has also seen an increase in homes serving as unofficial boarding houses, inhabited by 8 to 10 single men/day workers who at times exhibit behavior detrimental to children and families residing in this area. CENSUS TRACT 42 (Mt . Vernon (E) to Lytle Creek Wash (W) Highland Avenue (N) to Ninth Street (S) ) This area includes "Disneyland", ( ie. State Street and Duffy area) an area strife with gangs and violent crime. 71 . 56% of the residents of this area are low/mod. This census tract also has the highest percentage of over- crowded housing with an average household size of nine ( 9 ) . Block Groups 1, 3, 4, and 6 have low/mod populations as high as 74 . 06%, 80 . 54%, 89 . 94%, and 75 .79% respectively. Traditionally a community of owner-occupied single family homes, the area has experienced a 20-year decline due to a variety of economic and environmental factors . Children of original homeowners have found that they have little access in securing the same benefit of homeownership. Unemployment in this area is over 40%. Seniors with limited income represent close to 30% of homeowners . The area has experienced an influx of immigration at a higher rate than the city or state average. This is compounded by new residents fleeing high crime areas in Los Angles County. 34% of adult residents do not own a motor vehicle, and 42% of residents receive unemployment benefits, welfare, and social security. Long-time neighbors and homeowners have been supplanted by tenants, many of which have absentee landlords . ATTACHMENT C . -- CENSUS TRACTS (cont . ) 25 While construction of two large apartment complexes in the census tract, Dorjil Estates and Little Zion manor, initially uplifted the area and provided much needed low/mod housing, crime in and around these complexes has increased with change-overs in management and increased intrusion by non-residents . Occurrances of drug trafficking, assaults, shooting, and murder in this area have made children, seniors and families hostages within their homes . Concurrent depletion of housing values and deterioration of structures, and an overall community feeling of neglect from local government and business prevails in the target area . Few residents identify any redevelopment initiatives as being of any inclusionary benefit . This area also includes California Gardens, an area suffering from drive-by shootings and gang-like activity. CENSUS TRACT 43 (Baseline (N) to Foothill/5th Street (S) Pepper Avenue (W) to Mt Vernon (E) ) 58% of area residents are low/mod. Block Groups 2, 3, and 6 have 69 . 56%, 78 . 97°x, and 59 . 87% low/mod populations, respectively. While many homes in this area are owner-occupied, the encroachment of absentee landlords and blighted lots has negatively impacted residents . The 9th Street/Wilson Street Proiects are also in this area, and many of the tenants of the projects are non- English speaking. In addition to the incidents of crime in the area, ethnic strife among youth occurs interculturally among various Latino/Hispanic gangs (Chicano/Mexican/Salvadoran/Nicaraguan) as well as Samoan, Asian and African-American. These problems exascerbate community efforts toward inclusionary redevelopment activities which are not locally generated. CENSUS TRACT 44 ( "The Bench" West San Bernardino Borderincr the cities of Rialto and Colton) 51. 59% of area residents are low/mod. Block Group 2 is 53 . 13% low/mod. This area includes Nicholson Park and several apartment complexes including The Meridian. This area is an eclectic mix of homeowner-occupants, tenants, apartment dwellers, and mobile home residents . I1 ATTACHMENT C . -- CENSUS TRACTS (cont . ) 26 Gang activity among diverse ethnic groups (Latino, African-American, and Euro-Americans (White) , is rampant in the area, much of it a spillover from Colton and Rialto. Many older houses are abandoned and neglected, and many Black families have faced overt discrimination in mobile home parks in the area, in terms of both access and residential treatment . New housing tracts have been constructed, however actual access to homeownership by low/mod tenant-residents from the community is minimal to non-existent . CENSUS TRACTS 63 , 64, 65, 72 73 (Waterman Gardens (N) and "Valley Boys" Area (S) ) Census Tract 63, which is almost 50% low/mod, includes Block Groups 3, 5, and 8 which are 100%, 67 . 59% and 100% low/mod respectively. Census Tract 64 is 78 . 28% low/mod including Block Groups 1, 3, and 4 which are 80 .25%, 70 . 02% and 89 .73% low/mod respectively. Census Tract 65 is 70 . 66% low/mod, while Census Tract 72 is 70 . 68% low/mod, with Block Groups 2 and 9 at 100% and 78 .41% low/mod respectively. Census Tract 73 is 73 . 89% low/mod. This area stretches from Highland Avenue (N) to Norman Road (S) , and from Waterman Avenue (W) to Tippecanoe (E) . The Waterman Gardens Project is in this area as well as the former Valley Truck Farm area. These areas include some high crime neighborhoods, and various Latino and Black gangs and "wanna be' s" live and hang out in the community. The Valley Boys are from this area . OTHER CENSUS TRACTS Other Census Tracts to be targeted with similar problems, include Census Tracts 47 , 48, 55, and 56 . This area is bordered by Baseline and 16th Street on the North, 5th and 7th Street on the South, Mt . Vernon Avenue on the West, and Waterman on the East . Census Tract 47 is 69 . 08% low/mod, with Block groups 3 and 4 at 90 . 83% and 69 , 74% low/mod. I 0 YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD 27 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATTACHMENT D. -- TIMELINE DECEMBER 1 , 1993 -- JUNE 30 , 1994 1) PLANNING AND PREPARATION PHASE : NOVEMBER 1 , 1993 - DECEMBER 1 1993 a) Refine proposal with RDA Staff . b) Secure final approvals from RDA/City Council . c) Recruit, intake, and document Youth Workers . d) Select, orientate Program Supervisors . 2 ) START-UP PHASE : DECEMBER 1 , 1993 - DECEMBER 7 , 1993 a) One-week comprehensive training for Workers in work-related behavior and job skills . 3 ) CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP PHASE : DECEMBER 7 , 1993 - JANUARY 7 1994 a) Start Community Clean-up in advance of Christmas . b) Complete post-Christmas tree removal/clean-up . 4 ) ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PHASE: JANUARY 1 , 1994 - JUNE 30 , 1994 a) Operate six-month on-the-job training program with daily monitoring/supervision, weekly performance reviews , and monthly program analysis /reports . b) Conduct counseling and seminar sessions in all areas of youth worker development . c) Provide a regular program of sports, fitness, health and recreation for workers . 5) VOCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT/PLACEMENT PHASE: JUNE 15 , 1994 - JUNE 30 , 1994 a) Two weeks individualized training in worker job search skills/preparation and work placement support/assistance . I YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD 28 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATTACHMENT E . -- JOB DESCRIPTIONS Mr . Jerry Herndon, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino Duties include overall program planning, executive supervision, and coordination with fiscal fund control . Mr. Scott Taylor, Program Director Youth & Neighborhood Redevelopment Program Duties include program development and implementation, coordinator for worker training/counseling/recreation/job placement , contact person and liason for Redevelopment Agency and other agencys, supervision of coordinating/ working supervisors, establishing and maintaining the project ' s resource materials, time sheets, invoices, contract obligations and other duties as required. One ( 1 ) Coordinating Supervisor Responsible for pro-active identification of work sites, office intake of job requests, mobile supervision with some physical work required, review of work site results and worker performance, weekly reports of work accomplished and worker development . Two (2 ) working Supervisors Responsible for worksite leadership/supervision, establishing and maintaining work ethic, work schedule, and work relationships between co-workers and with the community . Fifteen ( 15 ) workers Responsible for transitioning to positive, productive life programs including completing education, maintaining a professional work record, participating in counseling and recreational programs, staying within the boundaries of the law/probation/parole at all times, performing as part of a harmonious work team, serving as a community helper/supporter, preparing for and seeking further vocational opportunities, and maintaining standards for life. I� YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD 29 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATTACHMENT F . -- INKIND SERVICES The Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino commits to provide and coordinate a wide range of services/ programs/resources to assure that the at-risk youth workers in this program are able to develop the behavioral skills necessary to live positive, productive, healthy, happy lives . The Club will provide these inkind services in-house in most cases and will coordinate partnership/referral services with other United Way agencies, community service organizations, and other local health partners including Inland Behavioral Services, Family Service Agency, Home of Neighborly Services, Casa Ramona, American Cancer Society, County Public Health Services, and County Mental Health Department . SCHOOL COMPLETION G E D AND ADULT EDUCATION/COUNSELING: All youth workers will be enrolled in public school, continuation school, G.E .D. , or adult education studying towards a high school degree. The Club will provide remedial basic education and tutoring, will monitor school attendance and grades, will counsel as individuals and groups on proper behaviors in a school setting, and will coordinate reentry into school programs . A total of 3000 hours of counseling and support for a program value of $75, 000 . TOBACCO/DRUG/ALCOHOL/PREGNANCY RESISTANCE TRAINING: The Club will provide a ten-part seminar series on resistance training using role-playing to empower all youth workers to live a good clean lifestyle free of the pitfalls, troubles and handicaps of substance abuse and unplanned premature pregnancies . We will also focus on parenting skills for those with children. The Club will further refer youth as needed to our subcontractor, People ' s Choice Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program. Also, the County Public Health Department has committed to provide one full-time health educator to the Club for group alcohol and drug education. A total of 1000 hours of group education and counseling for a program value of $30, 000 . 30 ATTACHMENT F . -- INKIND SERVICES ( cont . ) CAREER PATHS, PLANNING PREPARATION AND PLACEMENT All youth workers will participate in an ongoing classroom program to develop all the basic skills of career path exploration, selection, and process including resumes, applications, interviews, and worker relationships . Guest speakers from diverse fields of interest will contribute. A total of 1000 hours of curriculum, presentations, practice, and placement for a program value of $20, 000 . LAW, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT EDUCATION Seminar series with field trips to impress the cause and effect of illegal activites . Analysis of social causes, poverty, dropping-out and how these lead to life-long difficulties . Emphasis on survival and self-improvement leading to success . A total of 150 hours of education, counseling, speakers, and trips for a program value of $7 , 000 . GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING All workers to participate in family and relationship group counseling sessions . Individual and crises/ one-on-one counseling will be provided by the Club' s staff professionally-trained counselors as a regular part of case-load management and on a crisis-intervention basis . A total of 2250 hours of counseling with a program value of $75, 000 . HEALTH, FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECREATION INSTRUCTION The Boys & Girls Club will provide all workers with a regular program of exercise instruction including stretching/yoga, aerobics, and weight training. In addition, all workers will participate in team and individual sports/recreation instruction and competition on an ongoing scheduled basis. A total of 300 hours of instruction/programming with a program value of $20, 000 . YOUTH & NEIGHBORHOOD 31 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATTACHMENT G. -- BUDGET DECEMBER 1 , 1993 -- JUNE 30, 1994 1) LABOR COST (30 weeks - 7 mos) 15 Workers ( $5 . 00/hr, 20 hrs/wk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 , 000 . 2 Working Supervisors ( $6 . 00/hr, 20 hrs/wk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7 , 200 . 1 Coordinating Supervisor ( $7 . 00/hr, 20 hrs/wk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4, 200 . 1 Program Director ( $1000 /biwkly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 , 000 . Labor Total $71, 400 . 2 ) PAYROLL TAXES AND WORKERS COMPENSATION 36% OF $71, 400 . (Workers Comp . -- 20 . 75%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25, 704 . 3 ) CLERICAL AND SUPPLIES COST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4, 200 . 4 ) REIMBURSEMENTS (Travel ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 200 . 5 ) INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2 , 100 . t 6 ) MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS EXPENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 , 000 . L06� 7 ) VEHICLE, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . $15, 000 . 8 ) MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10, 000 . 9 ) CONTINGENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 , 000 . 10 ) CONTROL FUND (2%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2, 932 . SUBTOTAL $149, 536 . 11 ) IN-KIND SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $227 , 000 . GRAND TOTAL $376, 536 .