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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 08-2007 RESOLUTION NO. 08-2007 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $54,052 IN FUNDING FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) TO SUPPORT A LIFELINE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AT THE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER AND AMENDING THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT'S 2006/2007 OPERATING BUDGET WHEREAS, staff recolnlnends the acceptance of $54,052 fro In the Metropolitan Transportation Comlnission (MTC) to support a Lifeline Transportation Program at the Comlnunity Learning Center; and WHEREAS, the funds will be used to atnend this year's operating budget of the Library DepartInent; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation COInInission (MTC) has established a Lifeline Transportation Progratn to assist in funding projects that 1) are intended to result in improved Inobility for low-income residents of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties, 2) are developed through a collaborative and inclusive planning process and 3) are proposed to address transportation gaps and/or barriers identified through a Community-Based Transportation Plan or are otherwise based on a doculnented asseSSInent of needs; and WHEREAS, MTC has identified a certain atnount of funds in the Job Access Reverse Commute (lARC), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and State Transit Assistance (ST A) programs to be Inade available for eligible projects for a three year interiIn progratn; and WHEREAS, MTC adopted principles, pursuant to MTC Resolution No. 3726, Revised, to guide itnplelnentation of the Lifeline Transportation Program for the three year period froln Fiscal Year 2005-06 through Fiscal Year 2007-08, and has designated the County Congestion ManageInent Agency (or another countywide entity) in each of the nine bay area counties to help with recolnlnending project selections and project administration; and WHEREAS, the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County has been designated by MTC to assist with the Lifeline Transportation Program in San Mateo County on behalfofMTC; and WHEREAS, C/CAG conducted a competitive call for projects for the Lifeline Transportation Program in San Mateo County; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco subInitted a project in response to the competitive call for projects; and WHEREAS, C/CAG, after review, recolnlnends the City of South San Francisco's proposed project, described Inore fully on Attachment A to this Resolution, attached to and incorporated herein as though set forth at length, be funded in part under the Lifeline Transportation Progratn; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco agrees to meet project delivery and obligation deadlines, provide for the required 10calInatching funds, and all other conditions set forth in MTC Resolution No. 3726 Revised; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco certifies that the project and purpose for which funds are being requested is in cOlnpliance with the requireInents of the California Enviromnental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), and with the State Environmental hnpact Report Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Section 1500 et seq.) and if relevant the National Enviromnental Policy Alert (NEPA), 42 USC Section 4-1 et seq. and the applicable regulations there under; and WHEREAS, that there is no legal iInpediment to the City of South San Francisco Inaking the funding request; and WHEREAS, there is no pending or threatened litigation which might in any way adversely affect the ability of the City of South San Francisco to deliver the proposed project for which funds are being requested; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco requests that MTC grant funds available under its Lifeline Transportation Progratn, in the amounts requested for which the City of South San Francisco is eligible, for the project(s) described in Attachment A of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, staff of the City of South San Francisco shall forward a copy of this Resolution, and such other infonnation as Inay be required, to MTC, C/CAG, and such other agencies as Inay be appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby accepts $54,052 froln the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to support a Lifeline Transportation Progratn at the COInmunity Learning Center and amends the 2006-2007 Operating Budget, to reflect an increase of $54,052 to the Library Department's budget; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of South San Francisco request that MTC grant funds available under its Lifeline Transportation Progratn, in the atnounts requested for which the City of South San Francisco is eligible, for the project(s) described in Attacrunent A of this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED staff of the City of South San Francisco shall forward a copy of this Resolution, and such other infonnation as may be required, to MTC, C/CAG, and such other agencies as may be appropriate. * * * * * I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of February 2007 by the following vote: AYES: Councihnembers Mark N. Addiego, Joseph A. Fernekes and Karyl Matsulnoto, Vice Mayor Pedro Gonzalez and Mayor Richard A. Garbarino NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: Attachment A Lifeline Transportation Program Funding Application A. Project Information Pro; ect Sponsor Natne of the applicant(s) Contact person Address City of South San Francisco 520 Tatnarack Lane South San Francisco, CA 94080 Telephone number Fax number E-mail address [email protected] Other Partner Agencies Agency Contact Person Address Telephone Sam Trans Corinne Goodrich 1250 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 508-6369 Brief Description of Project: The City of South San Francisco through its COlnlnunity Learning Center plans to develop a curricululn and present workshops to train low-incolne Spanish and English speaking individuals to effectively use public transportation. In addition, it will work closely with SatnTrans and other public transportation agencies, local organizations and comlnunity Inelnbers to develop and promote this project. It will create bilingual (Spanish and English) instructional, outreach, evaluation and publicity Inaterials that can used to serve additionallow-incOlne residents throughout the county. Budget Sumlnary $ 0/0 of Total Project Budget 68% 32% 100% Alnount of Lifeline funding requested: Amount of local match proposed: Total project budget: 54,052 25,737 79,789 1 B. Project Narrative INeed & Community Descriptionl The Metropolitan Transportation COlnlnission has identified the City of South San Francisco as a COlnlnunity of Concern for Lifeline Transportation Progratn funds. South San Francisco is located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco and 30 Iniles north of Silicon Valley. Like the City's industry, our population is in transition. The City's Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations have grown rapidly in recent years. Thirty-two percent of South San Francisco's 60,552 residents are Latino, twenty-nine percent are Asian, thirty-one percent are Caucasian, and about three percent are African American. The relnaining five percent are multi-ethnic. HUD distributed data on low, very low, and extreInely 10w-incolne people and households in South San Francisco. These designations are based on cOlnparing the household income to the local area median income. Below are the incolne lilnits for the different income categories used to analyze the data collected in the 2000 Census: Income Limit Income Category $61,700 80% of the Inedian income or below (Low Incolne) $38,550 50% of the median incolne or below (Very Low Income) $23,150 30% of the Inedian income or below (ExtreInely Low IncOlne) According to these income categories and the Census 2000 data: 470/0 (28,316) of SSF residents are low income or below (Includes low incolne, very low incolne, and extremely low income) 260/0 (15,352) of SSF residents are very low income or below (Includes extremely low incolne) 11 % (6,374) SSF residents are extremely low income Certain census tracts have a higher concentration of low, and very low and extrelnely low incolne people, while others have lower. The above average concentrations of low, very low, and extremely low incOlne people are in the Old Town/Downtown area, on San Bruno Mountain along 101 (not Terra Bay), and in the Mayfair Neighborhood: 6021 Old Town 6022 Downtown 6001 San Bruno Mountain along 101.. (not Terra Bay) 6023 - Eastof 1 01, Mayfair 6019 - Sunshine Gardens, Willow Gardens 6017 - Winston Manor 6024 Avalon Park, Southwood, Brentwood 74% 68% 55% 48% 40% 54% 21% 20% 20% 50% 48% 29% 27% 11% 10% 43% 43% 23% 21% 9% 10% 2 6018 - Alta LOIna, Buri Buri, 410/0 21% 7% Serra Highlands 6020 - Hillside and Terra Bay 390/0 17% 10% 6026 - Westborough 37% 190/0 8% 6025 Westborough, Avalon Park 320/0 15% 5% The block groups with the highest percentage of low, very low, and extrelnely low-incolne people are in the Old Town/Downtown area: 6022 1 Blocks between 82% Maple, Airport, Miller, and California 3 - Blocks between 85% California, Linden, and Airport 65% 31% 6021 59% 28% The COInInunity Learning Center, a program of the South San Francisco Pubic Library aims to affect change in the Old Town neighborhood. Census 2000 data for this area indicates that 51 % of the residents are Latinos and that 50-60% of the 19,000 residents have low-to-lnoderate income levels. Old Town "households" often consist of multiple families living in single-family dwellings. Many Old Town adults are working Inultiple minimum-wage jobs to Inake ends meet. Old Town families and seniors would benefit from better utilizing the public transportation system available to them. Adults are very litnited in where they look for and find work because of their insufficient use of public transportation. Youth are not taking advantage of educational and recreational opportunities because of their own and their parents' lack of knowledge about public transportation. Seniors are isolated because they do not use public transportation to access services. Low literacy skills, lack of English language proficiency and unfatniliarity with how the transportation systeln works are big obstacles for our cOInInunity residents. IGoals and Objectivesl Since February of 1999, the Comlnunity Learning Center has offered a welcoming, alternative learning environment where adults enhance their English language fluency, native language literacy, computer competency, work-related capacity and parenting skills. The City of South San Francisco's Comlnunity Learning Center is requesting funds to offer workshops on effective use of Public Transportation. Goal: South San Francisco residents will use public transportation effectively Objective: Annually, 80 Old Town residents will increase their skill in accessing public transportation 3 IImplementation Planl Proposal: For the Comlnunity Learning Center to offer workshops on Taking Public Transportation Location: 520 Tamarack Lane, South San Francisco Target Group: Low-incolne Spanish and English speakers who don't know how to access public transportation effectively (80 annually) Approach: Offer three 1.5-hour workshops series (once a week for three weeks). Offer a series in Spanish and a series in English two times a year. Activities for children ages 3-12 will be available while parents attend the workshops. Timeline: Project can be ilnplelnented ilnlnediately after receiving funding Public Transportation Curriculum A series of three 1.5 hour meetings that will present a functional approach to exploring the avenues of public transportation (presented in Spanish and English) First Week 1. Using the Chatnber of COlnlnerce Inap of South San Francisco, participants will find the major landlnarks on the Inap: SF Airport, San Bruno Mountain, shopping centers/locations, schools, post office, City Hall, libraries, parks. 2. Using a cOInputer / Internet, students will research Inaps and public transportation in SSF 3. Students will identify means other than a Inap or computer where it is possible to learn Inore about public transportation 4. Using a Road Detective exercise, participants will identify and list all the public transportation available a. Rail (BART, Caltrain) b. Road (Bus lines: Satntrans) c. Water (upcolning Ferry) d. Air (People Movers / Airlines) 5. Students willlnap one route in each of the above, highlighting the route beginning with hOlne base and arriving a particular destination. 6. The group will investigate whom to contact for further infonnation Second Week 1. Using the actual schedules frOln BART, Samtrans, Caltrain, etc., students will choose three locations to visit via the public transportation of their choice. They will apply their new knowledge regarding routes, and analyze schedules to work out the tilning. They will compare and contrast which ways are faster, and which are more/less expensive. 2. If possible, students will use computers to Inap out a virtual route. They will visit public transportation web pages to help with this virtual trip. 3. Using the schedules, students will compare and indicate on a map whether some routes are covered by more than one public transportation service. 4. They will identify and evaluate the various signs that indicate which public transportation is available at a given location, such as the Bus Stop sign, the Train Stop sign, and the BART sign. Are signs available in more than one language? Are drawings/pictures used to indicate the services offered? Is help locally available for questions? Are there numbers to call for assistance? What else do we need to know? 4 Third Week 1. What actual tickets are needed for each public transportation service? Can you board without paying, or can you pay when you board; do you need a pass? Can the ticket be used more than once? Are bills and coins accepted? How does a shuttle work? What penalties can be given if improperly used? 2. Students will take a field trip using one of the public transportation services. They willlnake a cOInparison of three public transportation services, and in a graph estiInate which cost Inore /less, which take longer to arrive, and which are Inore available to go where they want to go. 3. The class will conclude with an evaluation of public transportation benefits and costs, and give recomn1endations. Key Personnel Collaborative Project Coordinator, Marta Ines Bookbinder, has been a key staff melnber at the COInlnunity Learning Center since Decelnber 1998 and will be the project Coordinator. She will develop the curricululn and present the workshops. Fifty percent of her position is grant funded. Ms. Bookbinder was born in EI Salvador. She itnlnigrated to the United States when she was 18 years old. Ms. Bookbinder obtained a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, and a Master's in Counseling Psychology. A four-tenn President of the Board of Trustees of Jefferson School District in North San Mateo County, she served in elected office for 12 years, holds a California adult teacher credential, has taught US citizenship and English to adults in various school districts, and has organized cOInInunity boards to empower individuals through participation in the decision-lnaking process. Marta is a presenter at conferences on the topics of leadership, multicultural cOlnmunication, and education systems. She was a volunteer for 15 years as a lecturer on abuse and assault prevention education for children, fatnilies and the schools, serving as a Latina mentor for two years. ICoordination and Program Outreachl Coordination Ms. Bookbinder will contact representatives of various public transportation agencies to get Inaps and other infonnation to use in the workshops. She will work closely with Pat Boland, SatnTrans Marketing Manager, in the developlnent of instruction, outreach and publicity Inaterials. As is her custom, Ms. Bookbinder will work in partnership with cOlnlnunity residents, agencies serving low- income populations and City staff and leaders to develop and ilnplelnent this project. She will also coordinate outreach efforts (see below). If the Human Service Agency's transit fare subsidy program is funded, there will be an opportunity for coordination between projects. Individuals receiving a subsidy may need training to effectively use public transportation. Trainees could potentially be connected with subsidized transit fares to assist theln in sustaining their use of public transit. Ms. Bookbinder will work closely with North Peninsula Neighborhood Services, the local representative for the HUlnan Service Agency proposal. MarketingjOutreach The COInmunity Learning Center actively collaborates with 13 different agencies serving low- income immigrants including Boys and Girls Club in North San Mateo County, North Peninsula Family Alternatives, North Peninsula Neighborhood Services, Prenatal to Three Initiative, Salvation Anny, San Mateo County Health Services Agency, South San Francisco Adult Education and Sur 5 San Francisco Unidos. In addition, we work closely with other City Departlnents, especially the City of South San Francisco's Recreation & Community Services, Police, and Senior Services. We have developed a systeln of getting input frOln staff and participants, and prOlnoting progratns with these partners. Ms. Bookbinder has frequent comlnunication with agency personnel. She often presents information at the South San Francisco Adult School classes. In addition, she brings flyers to staff at the nUlnerous local agencies. For this project, she will implement her standard outreach strategies. In addition, we will print attractive posters and place ads in appropriate newspapers and newsletters. The outreach staff will distribute Inaterials throughout our comlnunity. Additionally, the Community Learning Center has a Inailing list of over 3,300 participants to whom we could n1ail announcements. We also have a cadre of cOlnlnunity Inelnbers who have been active in prolnoting services at the COInmunity Learning Center. We can count on theln to Inake announcelnents and distribute flyers at their churches, social gatherings and other situations. All outreach materials and ads will be available in English and Spanish. IProgram Effectivenessl During our six and a half years of operation, the COlnmunity Learning Center has been able to grow into a stable, well-regarded and valued progratn. The Center's work has been recognized with prestigious awards, significant funding from diverse sources and Inedia coverage. Most important is the trust, comfort level and inclusion the participants feel. This is Inainly due to the great elnployees (the majority of wholn are bilingual and bicultural). The staff is highly qualified and very dedicated. The turnover is extraordinarily low; key melnbers have been elnployed at the Center for six years. The staff is also involved with the cOlnlnunity. In an attelnpt to assess and meet the needs of the community, the staffhas built meaningful partnerships with comlnunity melnbers, service providers, the school district, the County, businesses and others. The COInInunity Learning Center has becolne uniquely positioned to serve the Spanish-speaking cOlnInunity as a result of these significant relationships and the trust they have generated. The large nUInber of Latino comlnunity Inembers who participate in the Community Learning Center and who continue to seek services at the Center is proof of our success. We have seen how providing educational opportunities and support to our 10w-incOlne residents have enabled them to access services and more fully participate in their own cOlmnunities. Fatnilies join PTA groups, use the library, attend special City Council meetings and Inore. We believe that offering opportunities for 10w-incolne residents to increase their navigational skills in public transportation services and providing theIn support through field trips will enable our community to effectively use Inore public transportation. For this project, we will track enrolhnent and units of service, changes in skills and behaviors, and anecdotal data. An evaluation questionnaire will be developed to measure increase in knowledge and use of public transportation services. We will call project participants one or two months after they have cOlnpleted the workshop series to see how they are using public transportation, find out if they need additional help, and to evaluate how well the program has worked. After these calls, we will have an opportunity to make appropriate revisions to our program. 6 C. Project Budget (Sustainability & Cost Effectiveness) Revenue Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 TOTAL Lifeline Program Funds 20,084 17,684 16,284 54,052 City of South San Francisco 10,874 7,684 7,159 25,717 [Other Source of Funds] 0 0 0 0 TOTAL REVENUE 30,958 25,368 23,443 79,769 Expend itu res Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 TOTAL Operating Expenses 7,000 7,000 7,000 21,000 Capital Expense 0 0 0 0 Administrative Expenses 2,816 2,306 2,131 7,253 Personnel 21,142 16,062 14,312 51,516 [Other Expense Category] 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 30,958 25,368 23,443 79,769 Budget Description Lifeline Transportation Funds Personnel: Coordinator: to a) develop collaborations with appropriate agencies, b) get cOlnlnunity input, c) create outreach Inaterials and evaluation tools, d) schedule activities, and e) supervise project staff. Curriculum Developer: to create training Inaterial. Trainer: to lead the workshops. Training Assistants: to assist participants during the workshops. Guest Speakers: stipends for cOlnlnunity IneInbers to present in the workshop how they use public transportation successfully. Outreach staff To distribute outreach materials. Clerical staff: to a) fax and make copies, b) data entry, c) order supplies and d) call people to remind them of the workshops. Evaluation follow-up staff. To follow up with trainees by phone a month or two following training to see how they are using public transportation, find out if they need additional help, and to evaluate how well the program has worked. Matching Funds Personnel: Community Learning Center Manager: to supervise and evaluate project and sublnit reports. Specialized Staff to a) create flyers, b) Inanage project documents and data collection, c) Inake phone inquiries and follow up calls and d) supervise clerical staff. Translator: to translate curriculum and outreach Inaterials. Childcare staff. to engage children in activities while their parents are attending workshops. Lifeline Transportation Funds Operation: Supplies/hospitality: paper, binders, pens, and refresrunents. Printing: flyer reproduction. Postage: to Inail workshop announcelnents. Publicitv- Advertisement: to print posters and run ads in appropriate publications. Transportation: fares for field trips and incentive for project participation. Matching Funds Administrative Cost: 10% of total project expenses to cover the City's a) payroll, purchasing and accounting costs, b) facility expenses such as electricity, phones, equipment maintenance, janitorial services, etc. 7 Line Item Budget Details Lifeline Year 1- Year 2- Year 3- Transportation details Year 1 details Year 2 details Year 3 Coordinator 100 hrs X$40 4,000 80 hrs X40 3,200 50 hrs X40 2,000 Curriculum Developer 50 hrs X$40 2,000 10hrsX40 400 5 hrs X40 200 Trainer 36 hrs X$40 1 ,440 36 hrs X40 1,440 36 hrs X40 1,440 2-Training Assistants 72 hrs X$22 1,584 72 hrs X22 1,584 72 hrs X22 1,584 Guest Speakers 12 sessions 900 12 sessions 900 12 sessions 900 X $75 each X $75 each X $75 each Outreach Staff 30 hrs X$22 660 30 hrs X22 660 30 hrs X22 660 Clerical Support 60 hrs X$25 1,500 60 hrs X25 1,500 60 hrs X25 1,500 Evaluation Follow-up 40 hrs X$25 1,000 40 hrs X25 1,000 40 hrs X25 1,000 Supplies/ Hospitality 800 800 800 Flyer Printing 500 500 500 Postage 500 500 500 Publicity- Advertisement 2,000 2,000 2,000 Transportation (field $40 X80 $40 X80 $40 X80 trips and incentives) participants 3,200 participants 3,200 participants 3,200 $ 20,084 $ 17,684 $16,284 l\IT:-I1 ( .hi n (J .. >.. Yeart ...1_1._:1_ Year2 . ... Year3 ,.,. ~ Community Learning Center Manager 50 hrs X $52 2,600 50 hrs X 52 2,600 50 hrs X 52 2,600 Specialized Staff 70 hrs X$35 2,450 50 hrs X35 1,750 40 hrs X35 1,400 Translator of curriculum and outreach materials 50 hrs X$50 2,500 10 hrs x50 500 10 hrs x 50 500 Childcare for participants during workshops 24 hrs X$22 528 24 hrs X22 528 24 hrs X22 528 Administrative Cost 10% of total project 2,816 2,306 2,131 $10,894 $7,684 $ 7,159 S ustainability As one can see in the budget, the cost of the project decreases each year. After year three, once the curricululn is finalized, the outreach and publicity Inaterials are developed, translation is completed, collaborative relationships are established, etc., the cost to sustain this program will be much lower (approxiInately 50% less). Given this fact, we are confident that we will be able to secure future funding to continue it. The Peninsula Community Foundation as well as the Kimball Foundation have been supporting this type of educational efforts in our comlnunity. 8 Cost Effectiveness We will develop Inaterials that can be Inade available for expansion or replication of the prograln in the future. We will be developing and testing a curricululn and other resources that could be put to use to serve additionallow-incolne residents of South San Francisco, as well as others throughout the county. 9