Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mayor and City Council Acting in its Capacity as
President and Members of the Board of Directors of
the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD)
FROM: Jeremy Bubnick, Parks & Community Services
Director
AGENDA DATE: December 17, 2024
TITLE: AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, ACCEPT
AWARDED FUNDS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
(REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorize Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Continued Funding Application For Child Care Development Program Funds
From The California Department Of Social Services And
Accept Funding To Operate Child Care Services For Fiscal Year 2025-26 And Adopt A Resolution To Certify Approval Of The Governing Board.
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorize the submission of a Continued Funding Application (CFA) for Child Care Development Program Funds from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for fiscal year 2025-26; and
2. Upon approval of the CFA, authorize acceptance of Child Care Development Program funds in the approved amount and any subsequent amendments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 from the CDSS for the purpose of providing school -age child care and development services and authorize the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or it's designee to
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make modifications to the revenue and expenditure budget which will be net neutral , based on the final contract amount (which could be more or less than estimated); and
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 20 24-__. A resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certifying approval of the governing board to enter into this transaction with the California Department of Social Services for providing child care and development services and to authorize designated personnel to sign contract documents for FY 2025-26.
SUMMARY
This report recommends authorization to submit a Continued Funding Application (CFA) and upon approval of the CFA, acceptance of Child Care Development Program funds from CDSS to continue operation of A Child’s Place licensed after -school child care program for school-age children during fiscal year 2025-26. This program is supported by Child Care Development Program funds, parent f ees, and Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funds. Child Care Development Program operating funds are a combination of federal and state funding.
DISCUSSION
The focus of the initial program application submitted by the City of Moreno Valley Parks and Community Services Department was based on high demand evaluated by the Department within its own programs. This included the need for after -school care during the traditional school year and full day of child care on school vacation days. The program, called “A Child’s Place,” operates in five elementary schools: Armada, Creekside, Rainbow Ridge, and Sunnymead during the school year, and at Val Verde Academy during non-school (vacation) days.
Since January 1997, A Child’s Place has served income qualif ied families who meet the program criteria included those who are either employed or seeking employment or attending school or vocational training. The program serves 142 children ranging from ages 4 and 9 mos. through 12 years of age. The program fosters healthy social and emotional development of children by providing structured activities that are fun, educational and challenging for the children.
Programming consists of a daily nutritional snack, educational enrichment workshops, homework assistance, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and more. In addition, educational field trips, parent and me classes, and other informational sessions on topics such as healthy eating and nutrition, and substance abuse are offered throughout the year. The progr am works closely with parents and school site staff to incorporate applicable school rules into the program and provide emotional support for children.
A Child’s Place operates Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on school days and during non-school days from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
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1. Approve the recommendations as listed in this staff report. Staff recommends this alternative as it will allow for continued child care and development program services to school-age children.
2. Do not approve the recommendations as listed in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The proposed Child Care Development funding reimburses the City based on eligible program expe nditures. Revenue sources for the program include Federal and State funding, family program fees, and food program revenue. The amount of revenue and expenditures is estimated at $ 950,000 for FY 25 -
26. Per recommendation item two above, staff will make the necessary budget adjustments based on the final contract amount received from the California Department of Social Services and other funding sources.
NOTIFICATION
Posting of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Jeanine Heynen Jeremy Bubnick
Management Analyst Parks and Community Services Director
Concurred By:
Patty Yhuit
Parks & Community Services Admin & Financial Services Division Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness : Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality de velopment, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Revenue Diversification and Preservation: Develop a variety of City revenue sources and policies to create a stable revenue base and fiscal policies to support essential City services, regardless of economic climate.
1. Resolution No. CSD 2024-__ for Child Dev Prog Funds CDSS
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PCS_AUTHCFACHILDCARE_PCS.docx
Attachments: - Reso CSD 2024-_Child Dev Prog FY 25-26.docx Final Approval
Date:
Dec 10, 2024
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
No Signature - Task assigned to Jeremy Bubnick was completed by assistant Patty Yhuit
Jeremy Bubnick
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Mike Lee
Patty Rodriguez