City Council Agenda Report
June 4, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services
SUBJECT: ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM AGREEMENT NO. 242507 Background:
The Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department has collaborated with the City of Norwalk, since 2019, through a direct agreement to effectively serve the senior community. The Elderly Nutrition Program allows the Social Services Department to deliver meals to home bound seniors and to provide congregate meals at two locations.
Funds in the amount of $1,078,300 will allow the Social Services Department to provide over 200 congregate meals daily, as well as deliver 225 meals to seniors in need.
Fiscal Impact:
No general funds will be used for the program.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 1. Provide High Quality Customer Service to the Community. Objective 1. Promote customer-focused culture that prizes accessible, consistent, and predictable delivery of service.
City Council June 4, 2024
Senior Nutrition Program Agreement Page No. 2
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8 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Agreement No. 242507 with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department to fund the Elderly Nutrition Program in the amount of $1,078,300 from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any amendment, provided funds are available in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the city, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Allocation Letter