ITEM 4. 10
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE UP TO FOUR ( 4)
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING ( MOUs)
ANNUALLY WITH THE MANTECA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT ( MUSD) FOR EXPANDED
LEARNING RECREATION PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Up to Four ( 4)
Memorandums of Understanding ( MOUs)
Annually with the Manteca Unified School
District ( MUSD) in which the MUSD Will Agree
to Pay for Eligible Students to Participate in
Expanded Learning Programs Offered by the
City
SUMMARY:
The Manteca Unified School District ( MUSD) has secured funding to support student participation in expanded learning opportunities during scheduled school breaks ( fall, winter spring and summer). The Parks and Recreation Department regularly provides expanded learning opportunities for students in kindergarten through eighth grade through its youth development and leisure enrichment programming, including during scheduled school breaks.
To expand access to these opportunities, MUSD and the Parks and Recreation Department wish to enter into Memorandums of Understanding ( MOUs). Under these MOUs, eligible MUSD students may register for the Parks and Recreation Department' sregularly offered expanded learning programs, with MUSD paying the full registration fee on behalf of eligible participating students.
The proposed resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute up to four (4) MOUs each school year with MUSD for expanded learning programs. Each MOU will identify the specific programs, dates, locations, participant capacity, and registration fees for the applicable session. Under each MOU, MUSD will pay the full registration fees for eligible students enrolled in designated expanded learning programs.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute these MOUs will streamline administration and expand access to quality expanded learning opportunities already being offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP AND MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FALL 2026 EXPANDED LEARNING
RECREATION PROGRAMS
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of youth development and leisure enrichment and recreation programs for youth throughout the year, including expanded learning opportunities offered during scheduled school breaks. These programs are designed to provide safe, engaging, and enriching experiences that support students' academic, social, and recreational development outside of the traditional school day.
MUSD has received funding to increase student access to expanded learning opportunities. To leverage the Parks and Recreation Department' sexisting high - quality youth programs, the Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to allow MUSD eligible students to participate in designated expanded learning programs at no cost to participating families, with MUSD covering the full registration fees on behalf of eligible students.
The proposed MOUs between MUSD and the Parks and Recreation Department will identify the specific expanded learning program session ( fall, winter, spring or summer break), including the program dates, location, participant capacity, and applicable registration fees. Under the terms of each agreement, MUSD will pay the full registration fees on behalf of eligible students enrolled in the designated programs.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the proposed resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute up to four (4) MOUs each school year with the Manteca Unified School District for expanded learning programs. This authority will streamline the administrative process by eliminating the need for individual City Council approval of each MOU while allowing the City to respond efficiently to program scheduling and enrollment needs.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the proposed resolution will establish a revenue stream for the Parks and Recreation Department through payments received from MUSD. Under each MOU, MUSD will pay the full registration fees on behalf of eligible students participating in designated expanded learning programs. All revenues received will be deposited into the appropriate City accounts and will offset the costs associated with providing these services. There is no additional financial impact on the City General Fund.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP AND MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FALL 2026 EXPANDED LEARNING
RECREATION PROGRAMS
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Up to Four ( 4) Memorandums of Understanding ( MOUs) Annually with Manteca Unified School District ( MUSD) in which the MUSD will Pay for Eligible Students to Participate in Expanded Learning Programs Offered by the City B. Sample Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Lathrop and Manteca Unified School District
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 4
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP AND MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FALL 2026 EXPANDED LEARNING
RECREATION PROGRAMS
APPROVALS:
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Director of Parks and Recreation
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Salvador Navarrete
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City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE UP TO FOUR ( 4)
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING ( MOUs) ANNUALLY WITH THE
MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ( MUSD) IN WHICH THE MUSD WILL
AGREE TO PAY FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXPANDED
LEARNING PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Manteca Unified School District ( MUSD) has secured funding to support student participation in expanded learning opportunities during scheduled school breaks; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department regularly provides expanded learning opportunities for students in kindergarten through eighth grade through its youth development and leisure enrichment programming, including during scheduled school breaks; and
WHEREAS, to expand access to these opportunities, MUSD and the Parks and Recreation Department wish to enter into Memorandums of Understanding ( MOUs); and
WHEREAS, under these MOUs, eligible MUSD students may register for the Parks and Recreation Department' sregularly offered expanded learning programs, with MUSD paying the full registration fee on behalf of eligible participating students; and
WHEREAS, rather than seeking City Council approval for each individual agreement, the proposed resolution authorizes the City Managerto execute up to four 4) MOUs with MUSD during each school year; and
WHEREAS, authorizing the City Manager to execute these MOUs will streamline administration and expand access to quality expanded learning opportunities already being offered by the Parks and Recreation Department; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lathrop hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute up to four (4) Memorandums of Understanding ( MOUs) annually with Manteca Unified School District ( MUSD) in substantially the form of the sample MOU attachment B to the City Manager' sreport that accompanied this resolution in which the MUSD will agree to pay for eligible students to participate in expanded learning programs offered by the City.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT B
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROPAND MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ( the " MOU"), is entered into between the City of Lathrop ( the " City") and Manteca Unified School District (" MUSD");
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and MUSD intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing safe, meaningful Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs for students; and WHEREAS, the City has established programs for youth between kindergarten and eighth grade during non -school dates; and
WHEREAS, MUSD will pay the per participant registration fee for all MUSD students registered in qualifying programs; and
WHEREAS, during the fall break, the City will offer Culinary Kids for ages 7 — 11 years at the Senior Center during the week of October 5-8, Monday through Thursday from 4: 30 p. m. - 6: 00 p. m. and
WHEREAS, MUSD will pay the City $ 85 for each MUSD student registered in Culinary Kids; and
WHEREAS, during the fall break, the City will offer STEM Innovation Camp for ages 6 — 12 years at Yearn 2 Learn Academy during the week of October 5-9, Monday through Friday from 9: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m.; and
WHEREAS, MUSD will pay the City $ 210 for each MUSD student registered in STEM Innovation Camp.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:
1. Responsibilities of the City
A. The City will host various enrichment programs and workshops for MUSD students in grades kindergarten through eighth, during non -school dates.
B. During the fall break, the City will offer
1. Culinary Kids: ages 7 — 11 years ( Maximum Enrollment: 12) Senior Center I October 5- 8 I Monday - Thursday 14: 30 p. m. - 6: 00 p. m. 85 2. STEM Innovation Camp: ages 6- 12 years ( Maximum Enrollment: 14) Yearn 2 Learn Academy I October 5- 9 I Monday — Friday 19: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. I $ 210
C. The City will provide MUSD a marketing flyer in English and in Spanish for enrichment programs offered.
D. The City will provide enrichment resources needed for each program including all instructors, materials, equipment.
E. The City will ensure that each participant is properly registered in programs through the City registration software system RecDesk.
F. The City will provide MUSD with an invoice via email after each qualifying program along with supporting documentation that includes the pay per participant registration fee, a class roster and full attendance sheet for all MUSD students registered.
2. Responsibilities of MUSD
A. MUSD will provide the City Punjabi translation for a marketing flyer for enrichment programs offered.
B. MUSD will ensure that participants pre -register before the class starts; no on -site registration will be permitted.
C. MUSD will provide access to distribute City flyers for specified programs through Peach Jar and school/ district resources.
D. MUSD shall pay City the per participant registration fee for each MUSD student enrolled in specified programs to cover the cost of instruction, materials and supplies.
1. Culinary Kids: $85 per student enrolled. ( Maximum Enrolled: 12 students)
2. STEM Innovation Camp: $210 per student enrolled. ( Maximum Enrolled: 14 students)
E. Payment must be received within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
3. Compensation
MUSD shall pay City the per participant registration fee for each MUSD student enrolled in specified programs. Payment based on invoice of services rendered not to exceed 3, 960. 0.
1. Culinary Kids: $85 per student enrolled.
2. STEM Innovation Camp: $210 per student enrolled.
4. Relationship of Parties
It is expressly understood that this is an agreement between two independent entities, MUSD and the City, and that no individual agency, employee, partnership, joint venture, or other relationship is established by this MOU. The intent of the parties is to create an independent collaborative relationship.
5. Entire Agreement
This MOU constitutes the sole MOU of the parties on this subject matter hereto and correctly states the rights, duties, and understanding of each party as of the Effective Date.
6. Modifications
Any modifications to this MOU shall be in writing and will become effective when signed by both parties.
7. Records
MUSD shall maintain and preserve all records relating to this MOU in its possession and those of any third party for a period of five ( 5) years from the termination of this MOU.
8. Notices
Any written notice, request, demand, or other communication regarding this MOU shall be deemed to be properly given when deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, or when transmitted by email communication, addressed:
In the case of MUSD, to:
Candace Espinola
Manteca Unified School District 2271
W. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95337
Email: cespinola@musd. net
In the case of the City, to:
City of Lathrop
City Clerk
390 Towne Centre Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
Email: website_ cco@ci. lathrop. ca. us
11. Term and Termination
Subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the MOU, the term of this MOU shall commence on the Effective Date and end October 10, 2026. To this end, each agency agrees to participate in the MOU for the term by coordinating/ providing the aforementioned services. This MOU may be terminated without cause by either party' s representative at any time upon thirty ( 30) days' written notice to the other party.
12. Effective Date
The effective date of this MOU will be the date the last party signs ( the " Effective Date.")
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have signed below.
MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Approved to Form:
Candace Espinola, Administrative Coordinator of
Expanded Learning for Manteca Unified School Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney District
CITY OF LATHROP
Approved to Form:
Recommended By:
Date:
Amanda Peters, Director of College, Career and
Enrichment for Manteca Unified School District Todd Sebastian, Parks and Recreation Director Approved By: Approved By:
Date: Date:
Recommended By:
Date:
Candace Espinola, Administrative Coordinator of Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Expanded Learning for Manteca Unified
School District
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