1 STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 20, 2025
TO: Justin Hess, City Manager
FROM: Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director VIA: Erin Barrows, Recreation Services Manager
BY: Roxana Tabibi, Social Services Supervisor - Nutrition
SUBJECT: Approval to Accept $564,400 from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, Net County Cost and One -Time-Only Funding to Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older American Act Title III C -1 and Title III C-2 Services and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept $564,400 from the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department, Net County Cost (NCC) and One-Time-Only (OTO) Funding to extend the Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Older Americans Act Title III C -1 and Title III C-2 Services.
2. Amend the Adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 -25 Budget as follows upon receipt of the grant funds in FY 2024-25 by appropriating $464,400 (NCC funding $200,700 and OTO funding $263,700) from revenue account
001.PR000.48010.1007.000000 (General Fund, Parks and Recreation General, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C1) to expenditure account
001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies) and appropriating $100,000 (NCC funding $68,300 and OTO funding $31,700) from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1008.000000 (General Fund, Parks and Recreation General, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disab ilities Department Nutrition State C2) to account number 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
2 BACKGROUND
Since 1973, the City of Burbank (City) has been dedicated to offering congregate meals (C-1) and home -delivered meals (C-2) to seniors through its Supplemental Nutrition Services Program (Program). The Program is responsible for providing over 121,000 C-1 and C-2 meals annually. The primary goal of the Program is to provide nutritious, balanced meals within a safe, friendly, supportive group setting in conjunction with a variety of community-based services that maximize seniors’ independence and quality of life.
In 2003, the Los Angeles (LA) County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services established its ENP and entered into an agreement with the State of California to implement the ENP. LA County receives funding to support the ENP and partners with local agencies to assist in providing congregate meals and supportive service programs. Funds are allocated to sub -recipients for a one -year ENP sub-award term with three annual renewal options for a maximum term of four years.
Since March 2020, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the operation and demand of the City’s Nutrition Program has evolved significantly. The Nutrition Team has implemented various meal distribution models, including creative options such as drive - thru delivery and grab-and-go services, in addition to the traditional congregate meal and home-delivery methods. Although the drive-thru delivery method has been discontinued, the grab-and-go program continues to be offered, reflecting the increased demand f or senior nutrition programs that has impacted operations and funding.
The Hybrid Meal Distribution Program
C-1 provides mobile seniors with nutritious lunches in a congregate setting five days a week and a grab-and-go service two days a week at three sites (Joslyn Adult Center, Tuttle Center, and McCambridge Recreation Center) . The three-course, on-site lunches in a group setting provide opportunities for socialization and companionship. Income is not verified for program participation, but a voluntary contribution is accepted. The suggested contribution for seniors aged 60 and older is $2 per meal, while individuals aged 59 and younger are required to pay a $4 fee per meal.
The Home Delivered Meal Program
C-2 offers meals seven days a week for individuals who meet the following criteria: frail and homebound by reason of illness, disability, or otherwise isolated; the spouse of any older individual who is in the program (regardless of age or condition); and any disabled person who resides at a home with an older individual. In addition, the C-2 Program offers a grab-and-go service two days a week. The ENP grant prohibits the City from charging seniors for their meals, and income verification is not required to participate in the program. However, voluntary contributions are welcome, and the suggested contribution amount is $3 per meal. Home delivered meals are transported from the Program’s central 3 kitchen at McCambridge Recreation Center via City-owned vehicles to eligible recipients or via approved registered Burbank Volunteer Program volunteers equipped with City hot bags and ice chests to ensure proper food temperatures.
Meals for both Programs are currently being prepared by Trio Community Meals (Trio), a caterer listed on the LA County Approved Caterers list . City staff located at the McCambridge Recreation Center’s central kitchen also contribute to meal preparation.
The meals comply with State and County laws, ensuring the safe and sanitary management of food, equipment, and supplies, encompassing storage, preparation, service, and delivery.
DISCUSSION
Despite an increase in the number of meals served, budgeting has not kept pace with the demand, resulting in insufficient funds to adequately support the program. Staff has been proactive in providing the County with all necessary supporting documents, securing baseline funding in July 2024 under the Older Americans Act (OAA) in the amount of $637,200. Recognizing that this baseline funding would not fully meet operational needs, staff requested additional funds from the County to sustain the program In November 2024, the City’s ENP was awarded an additional $679,500 in MOCA funds to sustain the existing lunch program for seniors, extending through June 30, 2025. This allocation includes $426,900 for Title III -C-1 services and $252,600 for Title III -C-2 services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 (Attachments 1 and 2).
In response to staff’s on-going efforts to secure more funds, the County recently approved an amendment with supplementary funding to cover operations through the end of the fiscal year. In March 2025, the City of Burbank ENP received supplemental funding, including $464,400 for Title III -C-1 services (comprising $200,700 in NCC funds and $263,700 in OTO funds ) and $100,000 for Title III -C-2 services (comprising $68,300 in NCC funds and $31,700 in OTO funds) for FY 2024–25 (Attachments 1 and 2).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This activity involves administering services to senior and disabled populations and administrative changes to the FY 202 4-25 Adopted Budget and has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and as such, is not a “project” subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 14 Cal.
Code Regs § 15378.
4 FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the City’s Supplemental Nutrition Services Program is included in the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget. The ENP funding from the County provides revenue to offset a portion of the program costs.
The additional $564,400 in funding will be allocated as follows:
Title III-C-1 Hybrid Meal Distribution $464,400
(NCC funding $200,700 and OTO funding $263,700)
Title III-C-2 Home Delivered Meals $100,000
(NCC funding $68,300 and OTO funding $31,700)
Total $564,400
Staff requests that Council accept the additional Net County Cost (NCC) and One-Time- Only (OTO) Funding in the amount of $564,400 and amend the FY 2024 -25 Budget as follows:
1. Appropriate $464,400 from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1007.000000 (General Fund, Parks and Recreation General , Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C1) to expenditure account 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
2. Appropriate $100,000 from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1008.000000 (General Fund, Parks and Recreation General, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C2) to account number 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
CONCLUSION
The Supplemental Nutrition Services Program allows the City to provide vital services that enhance the independence, socialization, and quality of life for senior residents . City Council’s acceptance and approval of $564,400 Net County Cost (NCC) and One-Time- Only (OTO) from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, allocations support contracted ENP for both congregate and home-delivered meals services.
5 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 -FY 2024 -25 County of LA Aging and Disabilities Department ENP Allocation Letter Net County Cost (NCC) and One -Time-Only (OTO) Funding
Attachment 2 - FY 2024-25 County of LA Aging and Disabilities Department Net County Cost (NCC) and One-Time-Only (OTO) Funding Amendment Three