CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 9 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 18-6115 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Department
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2024
SUBJECT:
Afterschool Enrichment Services for School Year 2024-2025 – Agreement RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an agreement with San Mateo Union High School District for afterschool enrichment services for Empowerment Through Action (ETA) Program in an amount not to exceed $31,000 starting on August 20, 2024 through May 29, 2025 and authorize Parks and Recreation Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
BACKGROUND:
Empowerment Through Action (ETA) is a comprehensive program designed to support over 160 historically underserved students at Hillsdale High School. Since its inception in Spring 2018, ETA has been dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and fostering a sense of belonging among its participants. The program aims to enhance students' social, emotional, and academic growth, while also developing their self-confidence, inner capital, social connections, and job and internship placement opportunities.
ETA offers a variety of services and activities. These include wellness groups aimed at fostering mental and emotional well- being through group support. Additionally, tutoring services are provided to offer academic assistance, helping students achieve their educational goals. Enrichment activities are also available, offering extracurricular opportunities to broaden students' horizons. Job and career training programs prepare students for the workforce by imparting practical skills and valuable experience. Parent education initiatives engage parents in the educational process to support their children's success. ETA also operates a community closet, which provides essential items to students in need, and a food pantry that ensures no student goes hungry, thereby supporting their overall well-being.
For many years, the San Mateo Police Activities League (PAL) has been instrumental in supporting ETA through general oversight and the provision of stipends. This collaboration has been crucial in maintaining and expanding the diverse range of enrichment programs that ETA offers to its students. In recognition of the longstanding partnership and the positive impact it has had on the students and community, it is recommended that this collaboration be formalized through an official agreement. Such an agreement will provide a clear framework for continued cooperation and support, ensuring that the valuable resources and services provided by ETA can be sustained and enhanced.
As the proposed agreement involves two government entities, it requires the approval of the City Council. Formalizing this collaboration will not only strengthen the existing partnership but also ensure that the goals of ETA are met with greater efficiency and support. The approval of this agreement will solidify the commitment to empowering historically underserved students through the comprehensive programs offered by ETA.
BUDGET IMPACT:
CITY OF SAN MATEO
An amount not to exceed $31,000 is allocated in the San Mateo PAL budget and therefore there is no budget impact for the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This agreement is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 - Agreement
STAFF CONTACT
Stephanie Douglas, Community Services Section Manager
[email protected]
(650) 522-7442