EAST PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 7, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Patrick Heisinger, Interim City Manager
BY: Greg Henry, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendment Six with Youth Community Service for Distribution of Gift Cards to Encourage Vaccination
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Sixth Amendment with Youth Community Services, to extend the term through September 30, 2022.
Alignment with City Council Strategic Plan
This recommendation is primarily aligned with:
Priority No. 1: Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Priority No. 5: Improve Communication and Enhance Community Engagement Priority No. 6: Create a Healthy and Safe Community
Background
The widespread, deleterious impacts of the outbreak of novel coronavirus (named “COVID-19” by the World Health Organization) continues to strain communities throughout the Bay Area and the world.
On March 17, 2020, the Council proclaimed a local emergency for COVID-19 and further authorized the City Manager to make repairs, alterations, or improvements to the City’s public facilities, take any directly related and immediate actions required by the emergency, and procure the equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes.
On July 20, 2021, following the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Regular Update agenda item, the Council authorized $25,000 in funds to be used for a vaccination gift card incentive program. Council direction was that residents should receive $50 incentive cards for completing a COVID-19 vaccination schedule.
Following review, the City Manager determined the best use of City resources would be to outsource the administration of this program. Youth Community Service (YCS) was chosen.
The City initiated a third amendment with YCS to authorize the use of the incentive program for youths between the ages of 5-16.
On December 21, 2021 the City Council authorized a fourth amendment with YCS to extend the program through the end of February 2022 and to increase the not to exceed by $15,000 which was the amount provided by the County through a grant.
On April 5, 2022 the City Council authorized a fifth amendment with YCS to extend the program through the end of May 2022, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $5,000, and to allow for gift cards to children less than five should they be approved.
Analysis
This program has supported the City's incredible increase the population percentage of vaccination. Staff are asking for an increase in the term in order to manage this program through the start of the school year where the COVID vaccine will be required for many students.
Fiscal Impact
This update will only extend the term and not increase the not to exceed.
Public Notice
The public was provided notice by making the agenda and report available on the City’s website and on a bulletin board located at City Hall: 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto.
Environmental
The action being considered does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Attachments
1. Resolution YCS Amendment 6