City of Gonzales
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: December 4, 2023
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Olinga Learning for Youth Development Wings of Knowledge Program
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Gonzales and Olinga Learning for its youth development Wings of Knowledge Program in the amount of $20,000 funded by Measure K funds; and authorize the City Manager to sign it.
BACKGROUND
The Measure K Committee recommended that the City Council approve and support the youth development strategy being offered by the Wings of Knowledge Program. On June 20, 2023, the Council approved the recommended list of programs and amount allocations, which included the Wings of Knowledge program offered by Olinga Learning in the amount of $20,000. Olinga Learning submitted their proposal for programming in November, which would provide approximately 170 Gonzales youth an opportunity to engage in hands-on-learning around agricultural engineering. Through collaborations with CSUMB and other agricultural partners, the participants would receive training in the areas of agriculture, research, technology, science, and project management.
The program’s new model supports local sustainability and the Council’s values of ‘growing local talent’.
It hires and trains local “interns”, which then lead and teach a team of six students (grades 5-8) engineering technology. The program will run through the end of June and once completed Olinga will provide a written and oral report on the services rendered and the total number of participants engaged.
AGENDA
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6 REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The Wings on Knowledge program has reestablished itself in the community, not only partnering with the city, but also partnering once again with the School District. This collaboration allows for greater impact whereby the youth of Gonzales are once again able to access more career development opportunities.
Duties and Commitments
The Measure K Committee and the Council have approved the collaboration with Olinga by allocating $20,000 from the Measure K budget.
Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: This partnership will provide leadership development, career exploration and engagement opportunities for local youth interested in agricultural science and engineering.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.
Explain: This effort supports the Council’s vision of establishing pathways for local youth to develop into successful members of the community.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes No X N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.
ALTERNATIVES
Without the City’s support for this program, the programming offered by Olinga will be limited and will exclude a great number of participants.
BUDGET IMPACT
The impact on the City’s budget would be $20,000, which has already been allocated to the project via Measure K funding.
Timeframe Amount To Be Billed
March $5,000
June $15,000
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Gonzales and Olinga Learning for its youth development Wings of Knowledge Program in the amount of $20,000 funded by Measure K funds; and authorize the City Manager to sign it.
Attachments:
1. Agreement with Olinga Learning