051022-C-4sr&att — Long Beach City Council, May 10, 2022

CITY OF
LONG
May 10, 2022

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:

Development Services Department
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 3'' Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 562,570.5237
C-4
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept and expend $4,000 in sponsorship funding from the Port of Long Beach to support the Neighborhood Leadership Program Class of 2022; and,
Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grants Fund Group in the Development Services Department by $4,000, offset by sponsorship revenue. (Citywide)

DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to accept a $4,000 sponsorship from the Port of Long Beach (Port) to fund the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP) class of 2022. The NLP provides training for residents working to improve their neighborhoods. The 2022 class marks the 7th year that the Port has awarded funding to support the NLP. The Port funding is provided through The Long Beach Community Investment Company as fiscal partner.

The award-winning NLP is a nationally recognized, multi-lingual, multi-cultural training program designed to improve neighborhoods through capacity building of residents. The program is free to participants and has been offered by the Development Services Department's (Department) Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau since 1992. Over 770 residents have completed this intensive curriculum, which develops leadership and neighborhood improvement skills. The NLP Class of 2022 began on May 5, 2022.

Participants will work together on three community projects that will assist in providing the value of leveraging resources and developing partnerships to positively impact Long Beach neighborhoods. The program provides translation support to non-English speaking participants. A copy of the program application is attached (Attachment A).

This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony on March 29, 2022 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on April 8, 2022.

TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on May 10, 2022 to receive the sponsorship funding in support of 2022 NLP activities.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Department will receive $4,000 in sponsorship funds from the Port for the NLP Class of 2022. Funding will help support the NLP Class of 2022 Alumni Reunion Dinner and four class

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
May 10, 2022

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projects. An appropriation increase of $4,000 is requested in the Community Development Grants Fund Group in the Department, offset by sponsorship revenue from the Port. The sponsorship funding has no required match or in-kind service mandate. The total funding available for the NLP will be $25,687, comprised of $4,000 from the Port sponsorship and $21,687 from various funding sources including Community Development Block Grant funds and previous grants from Marathon Petroleum and Laserfiche. The recommendation has no staffing impacts beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.

SUGGESTED ACTION:

Approve recommendation.

Respectfully submitted,
OSCAR W. ORCI

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

ATTACHMENT A- NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION APPROVED:

THOMAS B. MODICA

CITY MANAGER

CITY OF
LON
February 2022
Attachment A
Development Services
Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 562.570.6949 I longbeach.gov/lbds
Dear Neighborhood Leader:

It gives me great pleasure to invite you to apply for the 28th Annual Neighborhood leadership Program (NLP). This unique, free program is offered by the Long Beach Development Services Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau. The program design and curriculum provide an opportunity for participants to strengthen their linkages with the City, schools, businesses, parents, families, neighborhoods and community.

Since participants are selected from Long Beach neighborhoods, the Neighborhood Leadership Program brings together a diverse group of dedicated neighborhood residents to participate in a five month experience that facilitates the enhancement of communication skills, conflict resolution, leadership and human relations skills. Additionally, NLP participants enhance their knowledge about our community and the network of available services.

Attached you will find information for the 2022 NLP and an application. We will be offering a Class of 2022 Candidate Information Session where you can meet and hear from past graduates and learn more about the program:

Neighborhood Leadership Program
Class of 2022 Candidate Information Session
Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://bit.ly/3GSbUV6
Meeting ID: 957 3482 5228
Passcode:572602
Join by phone:
213.338.8477 Meeting ID: 957 3482 5228
Please call 562.570.1010 or email [email protected] if you would like Spanish, Khmer or Tagalog interpretation for the meeting. The application is due on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

Applications may be filled out online, mailed to the location listed in the application. Please call 562.570.1010 to request a printed application.

We look forward to working with you in 2022.

Sincerely,
Margaret Madden
Neighborhood Improvement Officer
For more information about the NLP, visit our program brochure online at:
longbeach.gov/lbds/hn/leadership or search online: "Long Beach Neighborhood Leadership Program." For more information, please call 562.570.1010.

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570-1010 Para sa higit pang impormasyon o para kumuha ng kopya sa Tagalog, pakitawagan ang 562.570.1010.

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CITY OF
LONG
Development Services
Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 562.570.6949 I longbeach.gov/lbds
Neighborhood Leadership Program
2022 Application
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

By mail: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 or see alternate submittal locations below
Name:

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Home Address:

City: I Zip Code:

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Phone Number:

Email Address:

Mailing Address (if applicable)
Written and verbal translation is available. Please mark your preferred language:

English
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Spanish
I I Khmer I
Other Language:

Applications may be submitted as follows:

Postal Mail: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 Applications received by mail after the deadline will be considered late.

By Email:

[email protected]
In Person: Call the Neighborhood Resource Center to make an appointment if you would like to drop off a printed copy: 562.570.1010. Please note that due to current pandemic guidelines, we may not have same-day appointments available.

Online: NLP Application or https://forms.office.com/g/EULBWDaVS7 Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

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Name of Applicant
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Personal History/Experience

1. How many years have you lived in Long Beach?
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2. Please summarize your neighborhood/community volunteer experience.

3. What is your leadership style when working on a team?

4. What unique qualities will you bring to the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP)?

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5. In your opinion, what are the two most pressing problems/opportunities facing Long Beach neighborhoods today?

6. What are your ideas for resolving the problems you listed for question #5?

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Neighborhood Leadership Program
Commitment for Participation
Meetings will be held through Zoom and may transition to in-person sessions according to guidance from health officials.

Candidate Information Session
Class of 2022 Application Deadline
Class of 2022 Candidate Interviews
Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022, through
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The time commitment for the Neighborhood Leadership Program is intensive. Participants are expected to attend ALL training sessions. If you miss Session 1 (Orientation), you will automatically be dismissed. Three absences are allowed for other nonmandatory sessions.

Participants who are unable to attend a session must contact program staff in advance at (562) 570-1010. After the third absence, you will be dismissed from the program.

If you cannot commit to this schedule, please do not apply at this time.

Session Number and Topic: Date: Time:

1. Orientation (Mandatory) Thursday, May 5, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

2. Communication and Thuraday,May19,2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Event/Project Planning

3. First Project Introduction and Thursday, June 2, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Getting the Word Out

4. First Project Day Saturday, June 18, 2022 8:00 a.m. - Noon

5. Team Presentations and Thursday, June 23, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Second Project Introduction.

6. Second Project Day Saturday, July 9, 2022 8:00 a.m. - Noon

7. Team Presentations and Thursday, July 14, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Third Project Introduction.

8. Third Project Day Saturday, July 30, 2022 8:00 a.m. - Noon

9. Team Presentations/Get to Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Know your Neighborhood

10. Program Debrief and Thursday, August 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Graduation Preparation

11. Graduation Saturday, August 27, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.

Participants will also be expected to meet outside of regular class time. All Class of 2022 community projects will be implemented with collaboration from program participants.

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Community Project Meetings:

Program participants will be placed in teams to support three predetermined community projects. Team members must participate in outside team meetings to be eligible for graduation. Please allow a total of at least 20 hours outside of program sessions to work with team members.

It is important that you understand and honor these commitments.

Applications without the signature below will not be accepted.

I understand and agree to these commitments.

Applicant's Signature Date:

An optional Candidate Information Session will be offered from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, through Zoom. During the information session, you can learn more about the program, hear from past graduates about their experience, and have your questions answered by City staff.

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Demographic Information
Please take a moment to complete the following information. This information will be used for research purposes only. It will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used to determine your selection as a participant.

Name: Sex or Gender: ---------------- --------

1. Race/Ethnicity (check one)
American Indian/ American Indian/
Alaskan Native Alaskan Native &
White
Asian
Black/African
American &
White
White/Caucasian

2. Age (check one)
Asian & White
__ Hispanic/Latino(a)
Other Multi-racial
American Indian/Alaskan
Native & Black/African
American
Black/African American
Native Hawaiian/Other
Pacific Islander
__ 18-19 years __ 20-29 years __ 30-39 years __ 40-49 years __ 50-59 years __ 60-69 years __ 70-79 years __ Over 80 years

3. What language(s) do you speak and understand? (check all that apply) __ English __ Spanish Khmer

4. What is the last year of school you completed?
Grades 1-3 Grades 4-5
__ High School Graduation/GED Equivalent
__ Associate Degree
__ Bachelor's Degree
__ Master's Degree
Other ------------

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Other ---------
Grades 6-8
__ Some College
Grades 9-11
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Neighborhood Leadership Program
Nomination Form
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

To apply for the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP), applicants must apply along with a completed Nomination Form or a letter of recommendation from someone who knows the applicant's leadership qualities. This letter must come from a Long Beach leader of an organization such as a neighborhood association, a City of Long Beach Department, an organized religious group, an NLP graduate, or a business, community or professional organization.

Name of Applicant
Name of Nominator
Organization/Association of Nominator
Title of Nominator
Address of Nominator
Phone Number of Nominator
E-mail Address of Nominator
Briefly state why you believe the above applicant should be considered for the NLP:

Signature Date:

See reverse for submission instructions.

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Submission Instructions: Nominators may return this nomination form or a letter of recommendation to the applicant or submit it to the Neighborhood Resource Center by fax at (562) 570-5248 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Postal Mail: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802. Nominations received by mail after the deadline will be considered late.

In Person: Call the Neighborhood Resource Center to make an appointment if you would like to drop off a printed copy: 562.570.1010. Please note that due to current pandemic guidelines, we may not have same-day appointments available.

If you would like to fill out this nomination form on line, please Click Here or visit: https://bit.ly/3gOIg8L

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