CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: November 15, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager
Lydie Gutfeld, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department: Parks & Recreation & Community Services
Subject: Receive and File – Formation of partnership with Casa Ramona and Home of Neighborly Services City
programming.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the staff report.
Executive Summary
Staff were given direction to inquire about the possibility of creating a formal partnership with both Casa Ramona and Home of Neighborly Services to administer City programs at their sites/Community Centers. Staff have begun communications with both organizations to set up site walks and meetings to discuss program options.
Background
On January 18, 2022, Council approved a future item to be considered. This item included direction for staff to research and develop a formal partnership with Casa Ramona and Home of Neighborly Services to provide City programs at their respective sites/community centers. Staff conducted an initial assessment and determined that due to limited staffing resources, the implementation of programs at additional sites was not viable; however, staff would revisit and reassess at a later date.
Discussion
In September 2023, staff began conversations with Home of Neighborly Services to set up a site walk and have a discussion about any program opportunities that might arise from grants and scholarships that assist with staffing and programming budgets. Once meetings are complete, a tentative plan will be discussed for future program options. Staff have contacted Casa Ramona to initiate conversations and set meetings. To date, staff have not had a response from the Casa Ramona organization.
Staff will bring updates back to the Mayor and City Council as appropriate. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
By developing formal partnerships with local community service organizations, the City will achieve Strategic Target No. 1- Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community by allowing our services to complement one another and remain focused on the youth and the services we can provide afterschool. Strategic Target No. 2- Improved Quality of Life by providing continued support services to the youth of San Bernardino.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving this report.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the staff report.
Attachments
N/A
Ward:
Second Ward; Sixth Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On January 18, 2022, the Mayor and City Council approved a Future Item to be considered.