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4. Participants shall not work in the construction, operation, or maintenance of any part of any facility used for religious instruction or worship, nor shall they perform or assist in the performance of activities that are sectarian in nature.
5. The Worksite ensures that there is physical access to the activity for persons with functional impairments. To facilitate services to meet the needs of the disabled population, training materials and/or program design will be adapted to the extent possible.
6. Participant enrollments shall not result in the impairment of existing contracts for service, nor shall they result in the displacement or termination of employees in anticipation of receiving subsidies under this program.
7. No Participant shall be placed in a position affected by a labor dispute involving a work stoppage, and no payment shall be made to the Worksite for the training and employment of the Participant during a period of work stoppage.
8. The Participant shall be compensated by the Youth Program Provider at the minimum wage rate prescribed by applicable state or local law.
9. The Youth Program Provider agrees that all records pertinent to the program, including payroll records and USCIS employment eligibility verification (Form 1-9), shall be maintained for a period of five (5) years from the expiration date of the Agreement. Records pertaining to unresolved audit findings must be maintained until the final resolution of the audit.
10.The Worksite assures that the Participant will not be subject to hazardous work conditions and will comply with all applicable labor laws.
11.The Worksite will immediately report any Participant injury to Program Staff.
12.The Worksite agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Youth Program Provider and its officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, causes of action, liabilities, or demands directly arising out of the Participant's training or performance of the work related to this Agreement.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.
Objective 1: Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation.
Objective 2: Develop concepts and programs to enhance the quality of life services.
Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this resolution. Riverside County's ARPA allocation provides all funding associated with the Youth Community Corp Program. CLFC also handles any associated fees for each participant.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - Youth Community Corps Resolution
Attachment 2 - Youth Community Corp Flyer
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Attachment 3 - Youth Community Corp Worksite Agreement
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the California Family Life Center (CFLC) is a nonprofit organization serving the Hemet and San Jacinto area for over 30 years. They are dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through a wide range of services; and
WHEREAS, with the partnership and support of the Riverside County Work Force Development Center and 5th District Supervisor, Yxstian Gutierrez, CFLC has created the Youth Community Corp Program. The program is designed to provide meaningful paid work experience for young adults aged 18 to 26 years old at local, nonprofit or government agencies. The program is entirely funded through the Riverside County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation and would be no-cost to the worksite providers; and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Gutierrez's office reached out to the City of Hemet to inquire if the City would be interested in partnering with CFLC to provide worksites in
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which the City would receive the benefit of a no-cost employee and the employee would gain valuable, hands-on work experience; and.
WHEREAS, The City would enter into a Worksite Agreement with CFLC, providing a safe worksite location with a designated supervisor, providing CFLC a list of work activities that the employee would engage. Under the Worksite Agreement, the City would agree to the following terms:
1. The Worksite agrees to provide skills training and supervised work experience to eligible participants, hereinafter referred to as the "Participant," at the Worksite's address, and in accordance with the Worksite Addendum attached to this Agreement.
2. The Worksite, and agents and employees of the Worksite in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees or agents of the Youth Program Provider.
Participants shall not in any way be considered to be officers, employees or agents of the Worksite.
3. The Youth Program Provider shall pay all salaries in accordance with the Payment Agreement included in the Worksite Addendum attached to this Agreement. This payment shall represent full and complete compensation.
4. The Youth Program Provider shall insure that the Participant is provided Worker's Compensation Coverage.
5. The Youth Program Provider may observe and monitor all conditions and activities involved in the performance of this Agreement and may verify
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data submitted with respect to this Agreement by examining relevant records and documents during the Worksite's normal business hours.
6. No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid and/or binding unless made in writing and signed by both the parties hereto. There are and shall be no oral understandings or agreements made related to this Agreement.
7. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to the other party. The Youth Program Provider may immediately terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part for cause, including failure of the Worksite to comply with the terms or conditions of the Agreement or if funds are not made available for the purpose of carrying out this Agreement.
8. The following Work Experience Assurances are incorporated into and made part of this Agreement, and the Worksite agrees to fully comply with all of the terms contained in this document. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement will be considered grounds for immediate withdrawal of a Participant from the worksite.
9. In the performance of services and functions under this Agreement, both parties assure and certify all that follows here.
Both parties will comply with all federal, state and local laws relating to funding under the Department of Labor Employment. These include specifically:
1. The Worksite will comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-354) which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, age,
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handicap, color, national origin, sex, disability, political affiliation, or beliefs and will provide employment and training services.
2. The Worksite will comply with 29 CFR 570 & 579 - U. S. Department of Labor - Child Labor Regulations and The State of California Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. If any regulatory discrepancy occurs between the aforementioned entities, the most stringent law is to be followed.
3. The Worksite will ensure that Participants will not be involved in either partisan or non-partisan political activities.
4. Participants shall not work in the construction, operation, or maintenance of any part of any facility used for religious instruction or worship nor shall they perform or assist in the performance of activities that are sectarian in nature.
5. The Worksite ensures that there is physical access to the activity for persons with functional impairments. To facilitate services to meet the needs of the disabled population, training materials and/or program design will be adapted to the extent possible.
6. Participant enrollments shall not result in the impairment of existing contracts for service, nor shall they result in the displacement or termination of employees in anticipation of receiving subsidies under this program.
7. No Participant shall be placed in a position affected by a labor dispute involving a work stoppage, and no payment shall be made to the Worksite
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for the training and employment of the Participant during a period of work stoppage.
8. The Participant shall be compensated by the Youth Program Provider at the minimum wage rate prescribed by applicable state or local law.
9. The Youth Program Provider agrees that all records pertinent to the program, including payroll records and USCIS employment eligibility verification (Form 1-9), shall be maintained for a period of five (5) years from the expiration date of the Agreement. Records pertaining to unresolved audit findings must be maintained until final resolution of the audit.
10.The Worksite assures that the Participant will not be subject to hazardous work conditions and will comply with all applicable labor laws.
11.The Worksite will immediately report any Participant injury to Program Staff.
12.The Worksite agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Youth Program Provider and its officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, causes of action, liabilities or demands, directly arising out of the Participant's training or performance of the work related to this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS - The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in support of this Resolution.
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SECTION 2. DETERMINES – The City Council hereby approves the City Manager or their Designee to sign and execute documents related to California Family Life Center Youth Community Corp Program.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE - This Resolution shall become effective on July 14, 2025.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2025. ____________________________
Jackie Peterson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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City of Hemet )
I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 10th day of July 14, 2025, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: Special City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2025
Department: Fire Department
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Ryan Webb, Deputy Fire Chief;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Designating the City Manager as the Authorized Agent for Federal and State Grants
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Designating the City Manager as the Authorized Agent for Federal and State Grants.
BACKGROUND:
The Authorized Agent is a mandatory role required by State and Federal grants and is responsible for ensuring full compliance with the program’s goals, objectives, and regulatory guidelines. Individuals serving in this capacity are expected to uphold and enforce all grant-related procedures, including but not limited to adhering to approved procurement protocols, accurately submitting and retaining all necessary supporting documentation, and ensuring that all project activities are completed within the designated timeframe.
Additionally, the Authorized Agent serves as a key point of accountability, helping to maintain transparency, fiscal responsibility, and effective communication between stakeholders throughout the grant lifecycle.
ANALYSIS:
In order to become eligible for public assistance from the State or Federal government under local agencies in the State of California must designate an Authorized Agent. The Authorized Agent must be designated by a Resolution of the governing body. The Authorized Agent will be the person allowed to complete and sign forms as required by State and Federal Grants, including but not limited to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE:
To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.
Objective 1: Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.
Objective 2: Explore and implement homelessness solutions for the City of Hemet.
Objective 3: Increase Public Safety visibility and response.
GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.
Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.
Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.
Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.
Objective 4: Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace.
Objective 5: Streamline fire prevention coordination efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ultimately, there is no fiscal impact with designating an Authorized Agent; however, federal and state grant requirements can vary, ranging from programs that require a local or organizational matching contribution to those that are fully funded at 100% by the granting agency.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - Resolution
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CITY OF HEMET
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS PER CITY FISCAL
YEAR
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the Authorized Agent is a mandatory role required by State and Federal grants and is responsible for ensuring full compliance with the program’s goals, objectives, and regulatory guidelines. Individuals serving in this capacity are expected to uphold and enforce all grant-related procedures, including but not limited to adhering to approved procurement protocols, accurately submitting and retaining all necessary supporting documentation, and ensuring that all project activities are completed within the designated timeframe; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the Authorized Agent serves as a key point of accountability, helping to maintain transparency, fiscal responsibility, and effective communication between stakeholders throughout the grant lifecycle; and WHEREAS, in order to become eligible for public assistance from the State or Federal government, local agencies in the State of California must designate an Authorized Agent. The Authorized Agent must be designated by a Resolution of the governing body; and
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WHEREAS, the Authorized Agent will be the person allowed to complete and sign forms as required by State and Federal Grants including but not limited to California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDS - The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in support of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZES – The City authorizes the City Manager to be designated the Authorized Agent and allowed to complete and sign forms as required by State and Federal Grants including but not limited to California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE - This Resolution shall become effective on July 14, 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2025.
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Jackie Peterson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 14th day of July, 2025, and was passed by the following vote:
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ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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