City of San Pablo Page 1 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024
MEASURE S 2022-23 Annual Report
City of San Pablo Page 2 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 About this Report This report is presented to the Measure S Citizens’ Oversight Committee along with a report entitled “Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures for City of San Pablo Measure S, (formerly known as Measure Q) Collection, Management and Expenditures for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.” The Independent Accountant’s Report was prepared by: Maze and Associates Accountancy Corporation 3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 215, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 The San Pablo Measure S Report was prepared by: Public Profit 1624 Franklin, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 The San Pablo Measure S Report includes content from the “2022-23 San Pablo Beacon Community Schools Initiative Citywide Summary” prepared by: Public Profit 1624 Franklin, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612
City of San Pablo Page 3 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Table of Contents About this Report ...................................................................................................................... 2 About Measure S ....................................................................................................................... 4 Financial Summary .................................................................................................................... 5 San Pablo Police Department .................................................................................................. 8 Payroll Expenses .................................................................................................................... 9 Special Investigations Unit (SIU) ..................................................................................... 9 Juvenile Education & Welfare Liaison (JEWL) ............................................................. 9 Police Cadet ...................................................................................................................... 11 Community Services .............................................................................................................. 12 San Pablo Beacon Community School Initiative Grantees .......................................... 13 Bay Area Community Resources .................................................................................. 13 Familias Unidas ................................................................................................................ 13 Payroll Expenses ................................................................................................................. 13 Childhood Obesity Prevention Grant Program ................................................................ 14 Bay Area Community Resources .................................................................................. 15 Fresh Approach ............................................................................................................... 15 WCCUSD sponsored Sports Leagues for Healthy Kids in San Pablo ................... 15 Girls on the Run .............................................................................................................. 16 San Pablo Economic Development Corporation ............................................................. 17 Contract Services ................................................................................................................ 19 Job Training and Readiness Programs ............................................................................. 20 Contra Costa College & Early Learning Center ......................................................... 20 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (HazWOPER40) ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Commercial A and B (School Bus/Passenger Endorsement) Driver’s License .... 20 Other Job Readiness Support ........................................................................................ 21 Payroll Expenses ................................................................................................................. 22 Business Services ................................................................................................................. 22 Business Operations Expenses ......................................................................................... 24 Partnership and Additional Assets ................................................................................... 24 City of San Pablo Page 4 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 About Measure S Measure Q (now Measure S) was a City of San Pablo (City) general sales tax measure approved by a 74% “Yes” vote on the June 5th, 2012 ballot. The ten-year measure approved a half-cent sales tax for five years to be followed by a quarter-cent sales tax for the subsequent five years, after which the measure sunsets. Fiscal year 2017-18 was the first year at the reduced sales tax rate of a quarter-cent. The money generated from Measure S is used to pay for general services provided by or through the City to its residents. These services comprise public safety (including youth development and gang prevention), job training for local residents (especially those with barriers to employment), youth services, and the protection of all City services vital to the preservation of public peace, health, and safety of San Pablo (Figure 1). FIGURE 1. MEASURE S FUNDING PROVIDES MULTIPLE SERVICES TO SAN PABLO RESIDENTS The sales tax ordinance requires that throughout the duration of the tax there be a Citizens’ Oversight Committee, annual audits, and consistent community reporting on how the monies are spent. As evidence of the City’s engaged community and the many critical programs and services supported by Measure S, the City competed nationally for, and was awarded, the All-America City title by the National Civic League in June 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Due in large part to its Measure S-funded programs, the City also received the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize in September 2017. In 2020, the sales tax measure returned to the ballot, this time known as Measure S, to extend the tax for an additional ten years. It passed with 79% approval.
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City of San Pablo Page 5 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Financial Summary City Management set the 2022-23 combined Measure Q/S budget at $1,767,915 with Measure Q at $257,145 and Measure S at $1,510,770. This year’s actual revenues totaled $1,514,786 and the actual expenditures totaled $1,115,107 (Figure 2). The City was able to support Measure S-related activities at a level beyond the funded amount. Table 1 and Figure 3 summarize the details of the expenditures. FIGURE 2. MEASURE Q/S, FY 2022-23 (JULY 1ST, 2022 TO JUNE 30TH, 2023) TABLE 1. SUMMARY OF MEASURE S EXPENDITURES BY TYPE AND PURPOSE Expenditures Amounts Totals Police Department Payroll (salary and benefits by employee position) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) $276,957 Total Measure S Expenditures Police Department $276,957 Community Services Payroll (salary and benefits by employee position) Community Services Manager $182,664 Community Services Coordinator II $59,374 Community Services Coordinator II $47,867 Community Services Coordinator II $18,388 Community Services Coordinator I $17,723 San Pablo Beacon Community School Initiative Grantees Bay Area Community Resources $184,075 Familias Unidas $4,500 Childhood Obesity Prevention (COP) $94,829 Total Measure S Expenditures Community Service $609,420 San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Funding (EDC) Professional Services and Other $215,000 Total Measure S Expenditures San Pablo EDC $215,000 Revenues:$1,514,786Budget:$1,767,915Expenditures:$1,115,107 City of San Pablo Page 6 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Other Expenses (Shared Costs) Maze & Associates and MPA $2,364 Professional Services (Public Profit) $11,365 Total Measure S Expenditures Other Expenses $13,729 Total Measure S Expenditures $1,115,107* Source: FY 22-23 Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) expenditure report provided by City of San Pablo, Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures for City of San Pablo Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) Collection, Management and Expenditures for the Year Ended June 30, 2023. * Values have been rounded to the nearest whole dollar amount.
City of San Pablo Page 7 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Maze and Associates Accountancy Corporation assisted the City of San Pablo with accounting and reporting on the collection, management, and expenditure of the Measure S revenue for the period July 1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023. This engagement is solely to assist the City in complying with the requirements of Section 3.25.140 of Ordinance 2012-005. City Management is responsible for the collection, administration, and expenditure of Measure S funds. This agreed-upon procedures engagement was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. This year’s expenditures did include the Childhood Obesity Prevention (COP) Grant Program. The program has returned from the COVID-19 pandemic. FIGURE 3. TOTAL MEASURE S EXPENDITURES ($1,115,107) Source: FY 22-23 Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) expenditure report provided by City of San Pablo, Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures for City of San Pablo Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) Collection, Management and Expenditures for the Year Ended June 30, 2023. Shared costs are for auditing and evaluation consulting, which is not specific to any department.
Community Services$514,591
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation$215,000
Police Department$276,957
Shared Costs$13,729Childhood Obesity Prevention$94,829
City of San Pablo Page 8 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 San Pablo Police Department The San Pablo Police Department (SPPD) received a 2022-2023 Measure S budget allocation to support gang and violence prevention programs. The San Pablo Police Department Measure S expenditure is listed in Table 2 below and a more detailed description of the programs is on the following pages. All information was provided by the San Pablo Police Department and the Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures for Measure S Collection. TABLE 2. SUMMARY OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES THAT RECEIVE MEASURE S FUNDING Expenditures Amounts Payroll (salary and benefits by employee position) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) $276,957 Total Measure S Expenditures Police Department $276,957 Source: FY 22-23 Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) expenditure report provided by City of San Pablo, Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures for City of San Pablo Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) Collection, Management and Expenditures for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
City of San Pablo Page 9 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Payroll Expenses Special Investigations Unit (SIU) The San Pablo Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigates crimes related to gangs, narcotics, and human trafficking primarily in the city of San Pablo; however, they frequently collaborate with neighboring agencies to support a regional effort to combat criminal activity. Measure S funded one police officer in the unit for FY 22-23. SIU reduced gang related crimes through targeted gang member enforcement and by teaching youth about gang awareness and prevention. SIU worked and assisted in violent cases involving gang members from San Pablo and throughout the Bay Area. As a result, over 20 subjects were arrested for crimes such as homicide, attempted homicide, robbery, firearms, narcotics, and sexual assaults. The SIU authored 17 search warrants, serviced approximately 25 search and arrest warrants, and seized 15 firearms. In addition, the SIU Officer taught gang awareness and prevention classes to the adults participating in the San Pablo Police Departments Citizen’s Academy. The SIU Officer worked with the regional Safe Streets Task Force operated by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). The Task Force was comprised of officers from numerous agencies in the county, as well as the District Attorney’s Office, FBI, Contra Costa County Probation, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Task Force investigated gang members committing violent crimes in the county and surrounding area. The SIU Officer assigned to the Task Force authored and assisted in the service of 100 operational orders, which are investigative and enforced. There were 33 search warrants with seizures of 27 firearms, multiple pounds of ammunition, twenty pounds of fentanyl, two pounds of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin combined and an asset forfeiture of approximately $28,000. Juvenile Education & Welfare Liaison (JEWL) In 2020, the San Pablo Police Department implemented the Juvenile Education Welfare Liaison (JEWL) program as an augmentation to the previous School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, which was discontinued, after policy changes by the West Contra Costa County Unified School District.
City of San Pablo Page 10 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 JEWL Officers act as a visible resource working with Community Services Staff from within the San Pablo Community Center to prioritize safety, education, principles of restorative justice, and mentorship. They work in tandem with existing local youth activities leagues to establish new relationships to develop youth and participate in events that promote health and welfare for the youth in the community. The primary goal for this collaborative effort is to reduce juvenile crime and improve the lives of youth by providing positive outlets for expression, learning, and character development. Measure S funded one JEWL Officer position assigned to the SIU. The JEWL Officer taught 144 classes, conducted workshop exercises with students and their families, and participated in more than 300 mediation meetings. The JEWL Officer authored 30 police reports based on referral from Children and Family Services. The JEWL Officer worked with school faculty to identify vulnerable youth in need of positive support and reinforcement. Subsequently, the JEWL Officer mentored 14 students in developing sustained academic, creative, and athletic achievements. The JEWL Officer also worked closely with the Tobacco Unit to raise awareness and prevent tobacco use by facilitating 145 lessons for more than 300 students. The JEWL Officer provided the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program to more than 390 6th grade students in the City of San Pablo, including St. Paul’s Private School. The program consisted of 13 weeks of life lessons. The GREAT Program is a nationwide, evidence-based program, which helps build relationships between youth and law enforcement. During the program, the JEWL officer educated youth regarding the dangers of gangs, drugs, and violence and about the importance of self-awareness. The program teaches life skills such as organization, goal setting, and anger management. The National Gang Center, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention endorsed the program. Due to COVID-19, students were not able to conduct community projects or attend an awards dinner. However, the JEWL Officer delivered the two-week Summer GREAT Program for 20 students. The program included fun-filled field trips and classroom instruction. The program culminated in a three-day overnight camping trip to Henry Cowell State Park where students had an opportunity to join SPPD Staff in activities such as swimming, games, and confidence-building activities. The JEWL Officer presented seven Active Shooter presentations along with six presentations with the Fentanyl Outreach Program, four of which were conducted at the request of the director of Health and Nursing at Richmond High School
City of San Pablo Page 11 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Police Cadet Measure S funded one of four Cadet positions. The Cadet program provides San Pablo youth the opportunity to learn the position of a Police Officer in an apprenticeship atmosphere. The Measure S-funded Cadet was assigned to Code Enforcement to assist with community priorities, including vehicle abatement, parking enforcement, and illegal dumping. One of the requirements of the program was that youth must be enrolled in college. The Measure S-funded Cadet was assigned to Code Enforcement to assist with community priorities, including vehicle abatement, parking enforcement, and illegal dumping. The Measure S-funded Cadet issued 975 citations for traffic and parking violations totaling over $58,000 in fines.
City of San Pablo Page 12 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Community Services The Community Services Department provides life enjoyment and community strengthening services to promote and enhance the quality of life for San Pablo residents. Actual expenditures exceeded the budget allocation due to City Council approval to grow the San Pablo Beacon Community Schools Initiative work. The difference in funding was covered by the City’s General Fund. Measure S funding was used to support the San Pablo Beacon Community Schools Initiative. This initiative supported the City Council’s 2011 resolution to transform all schools in the City into full-service community schools. A community school focuses on the needs of the whole child – physical, emotional, social, and academic – to create the conditions necessary for all children to learn and be successful. In 2022-23, Measure S funded grants to community-based organizations to provide programing at school sites. The Community Services Department expenditures are listed in Table 3 below and a more detailed description of the programs are on the following pages. All information was provided by the FY 22-23 Measure S expenditure report provided by the City of San Pablo and the 2022-2023 San Pablo Beacon Community Schools Initiative Citywide Summary prepared by Public Profit. TABLE 2. SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS THAT RECEIVED MEASURE S FUNDING Expenditures Amounts San Pablo Beacon Community School Initiative Grantees Bay Area Community Resources $184,075 Familias Unidas $4,500 Payroll (salary and benefits by employee position) Community Services Manager $182,664 Community Services Coordinator II $59,374 Community Services Coordinator II $47,867 Community Services Coordinator II $18,388 Community Services Coordinator I $17,723 Total Measure S Expenditures Community Services $514,591 Source: FY 22-23 Measure S expenditure report provided by City of San Pablo.
City of San Pablo Page 13 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 San Pablo Beacon Community School Initiative Grantees In 2022-2023, Measure S funding was allocated to two San Pablo Beacon Community School Initiative (SPBCSI) grantees. Since services for youth likely also benefit their families and households, we estimated that the reach of the SPBCSI goes beyond the young people enrolled in the schools. We estimated that the SPBCSI indirectly benefited approximately 13,270 San Pablo community members.1 The 2022-2023 school year was heavily shaped by the pandemic and ensuring students had a restorative start back in school, access to mental health services, and connections to the various resources and supplies they needed. Beacon Directors, school staff, and community partners responded to the lingering crisis effectively and efficiently because of the relationships and systems they had developed prior to the pandemic as part of the community school model. Bay Area Community Resources Measure S contributed funding to Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) to provide Community School Coordinators, known as Beacon Directors, to all six San Pablo schools. Beacon Directors were responsible for coordinating services to ensure that all 3,970 youth received equitable support for their well-being and intellectual, social, emotional, and physical health. In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students were referred for health and wellness services. Measure S also contributed funding to BACR to provide case management services to students and their families at Dover and Bayview Elementary Schools. Familias Unidas Familias Unidas counselors provided bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) individual counseling, family counseling, case management services, and crisis intervention to students at Richmond High School. Payroll Expenses Measure S contributed funding for four positions that supported the work of the Community Services Department. These positions included one Community Services Manager and three Community Services Coordinators. 1 We calculated 13,270 by multiplying the number of households in San Pablo with individuals under the age of 18 (3,974 households) by the average family size in San Pablo (3.34 individuals per family). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census via American Fact Finder https://factfinder.census.gov.
Number of Youth Served: 3,970
Number of Youth Served: 17
City of San Pablo Page 14 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Childhood Obesity Prevention Grant Program In 2022-23, the Childhood Obesity Prevention (COP) Grant Program received Measure S funding to provide programs and services focused on decreasing childhood obesity and increasing the health and wellness of children and families in the City of San Pablo. Funding was allocated to community partners that focused on addressing the following areas: • Increasing physical activity levels. • Increasing access to healthy foods and beverages and limiting access to unhealthy foods and beverages. • Changing messages about nutrition and physical activity, including limiting marketing of junk food to children. • Improving nutrition and physical activity in schools. • Providing programs and services with measurable goals and/or outcomes. Four community partners participated in the 2022-2023 COP Grant Program under Measure S funding. These partners offered health and wellness programs and services that ranged from providing physical activity opportunities for youth to hosting healthy cooking classes for the broader community of San Pablo. A list of the Childhood Obesity Prevention Grantees and their expenditures are listed in Table 4, along with a more detailed description of the partners on the following pages. All information was provided by the Community Services Department and the Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures for Measure S Collection. TABLE 3. SUMMARY OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION MEASURE S EXPENDITURES Expenditures Amounts Childhood Obesity Prevention Grantees Fresh Approach $58,420 WCCUSD Public Education Fund $22,701 Girls on the Run $13,708 Total Childhood Obesity Prevention Measure S Expenditures $94,829 Source: FY 22-23 Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) expenditure report provided by City of San Pablo, Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures for City of San Pablo Measure S (formerly known as Measure Q) Collection, Management and Expenditures for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
City of San Pablo Page 15 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Bay Area Community Resources During the 2022-2023 school year, BACR surpassed many of its goals for the grant, such as serving 2,500 youth and 100 adults. In total, 4,235 youth and 212 adults were served. School-wide physical activities, such as sports during lunch and themed soccer tournament events, were well-attended. Although some sites experienced challenges hiring AmeriCorps VISTA members, who helped with school wide field days and sports practices or temporarily filled in when a Beacon Director position was vacant, a couple of school sites succeeded in retaining recess coaches to help with programming and physical education classes. Fresh Approach Fresh Approach, a returning grantee, continued to implement its three health and wellness programs: 1) VeggieRx nutrition classes; 2) Mobile Farmer’s Market; and 3) Community Ambassador Program. These three programs collectively served 354 youth and 193 adults. Fresh Approach’s VeggieRx nutrition series taught participants about nutrition and how to cook healthier meals for their families. There were 15 clients in the nutrition education cohort in eight classes over 16 weeks. The nutrition education team reached out and met with WIC (Woman and Children) and coordinated with the City of San Pablo Grant Manager for the Nutrition Education series. This connection brought the Fresh Approach Mobile Farmer’s Market (MFM) to San Pablo, which was a huge success. The MFM was operational for 30 weeks during the fiscal year. WCCUSD sponsored Sports Leagues for Healthy Kids in San Pablo Through the COP Grant Program, the WCCUSD Expanded Learning department was able to implement a volleyball league for middle school participants (7th and 8th grade students). Each team had core values, such as “We strive for growth, on and off the court.” In total, 146 students participated in the league and 10 teams participated in the first tournament. Across the school year, 1,309 youth were served. Before winter break, the District initiated a flag football league. However, heavy rains delayed the league, and it restarted in March 2023. The Expanded Learning department later launched the elementary school (K-6th) basketball league, which included 12 school Participants Served: 4,447
Participants Served: 547
City of San Pablo Page 16 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 sites in the District. During this season, 157 students participated in the basketball league. Girls on the Run Girls on the Run (GOTR) of the Bay Area, a returning grantee, served girls in 3rd through 8th grade with an afterschool program that focused on girls’ emotional and social well-being through health and movement. Bayview, E.M. Downer, and Lake Elementary Schools were chosen to have a GOTR team, which consisted of 55 girls across the three school sites. The girls met twice a week for 10 weeks to train for a 5K run hosted in San Francisco, CA. The coaches taught lessons about girl’s self-confidence, self-esteem, and health to each school team. The 90-minute lessons involved “circle time” to discuss important topics like positive self-talk, building strong peer connections, exploring empathy, and how to find balance. The lessons included how to take turns running together and asking teammates for help. After the lessons, the team would practice running laps with the guidance of coaches and build up their endurance in preparation for the 5K run. In the future, GOTR hopes to secure more running coaches and work with more school sites to continue inspiring girls to create healthy emotional and physical habits.
Participants Served: 55
“GOTR taught me how to make friends and keep myself healthy with exercise and healthy foods” - Youth
City of San Pablo Page 17 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 San Pablo Economic Development Corporation As fiscal year 2022-23 (FY 22-23) began in July 2022, San Pablo Economic Development Corporation (San Pablo EDC) noticed that economic recovery incrementally grew as local businesses engaged more people to return to work. For the City of San Pablo, San Pablo EDC serves a workforce population that is 64% extremely low income (ELI), 20% very low-to-moderate income (VLMI) and/or Housing Insecure, 14% low-to-moderate income (LMI), and 2% above 80% of the average median income. Less than 5% of San Pablo EDC clients were justice-involved. The $215,000 Measure S allocation was prioritized for staff and services to help retain local jobs and provide essential supports to residents and businesses alike. Measure S funding makes a tangible difference in residents’ lives by putting them to work in skilled careers locally. The funding also helps San Pablo entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses and helps established businesses get what they need to stabilize and creates jobs. In FY 22-23, this funding joined other grant funding to go beyond previous years and focus on community and business needs in a pandemic economy, as well as retain staff who provide Measure S-funded services. Given the number of residents who continued to be displaced from jobs as basic manufacturing shrank (Blue Apron, Amazon and Williams Sonoma warehouse closures or reductions), San Pablo EDC secured a $225,000 Equity and Special Populations grant and continued its Build Back Stronger (BBS) program with an additional $75,000 grant collaboration. Equitable access to services and meaningful economic opportunity remained the focus of San Pablo EDC. Its approach is inclusive and values residents and businesses alike as the experts on how economic barriers can be addressed. San Pablo EDC recognizes that investments in local businesses must lower obstacles and increase economic pathways, especially for the most disenfranchised residents. It works closely with partners to provide accessible and flexible training for both residents and businesses to support the growth of family-wage jobs that offer benefits and the possibility of career progression. Job training partners are selected based on several factors, most notably the partner’s ability to: ● Provide certified and/or trade-recognized training in areas of the economy that are stable or growing and for which there are ample jobs locally available,2 ● Demonstrate success with priority populations (e.g., low-income, veterans, justice system-involved), ● Illustrate consistent, positive outcomes in terms of graduation and employment rates, ● Provide meaningful career progression, ● Provide opportunities for entrepreneurship, ● Provide accessibility to justice system-involved and those with low educational attainment; and ● Deliver instruction in virtual and hybrid models. 2 Within the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), this is noted as a “measurable skills gain” and enables San Pablo EDC to receive matched funding applied directly to the training costs for the resident.
City of San Pablo Page 18 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 TABLE 5. SUMMARY OF SAN PABLO EDC MEASURE S EXPENDITURES Expenditures Amounts Awards & Grants Contra Costa College Culinary Arts Scholarship $14,500 Business Services Subscriptions $610 Contract Services Job Training & Support $28,103 Other $26,000 Public Relations/Website/Photo $23,117 Accounting & Auditing $7,253 Fundraising/Grant writing $0 Operations Printing/Postage for Newsletter $27,844 Program Cost and Marketing $7,423 Payroll Expenses Executive Director + Staff Payroll $139,867 Benefits $31,694 Payroll Taxes $12,600 Workers Compensation Insurance $250 Total Measure S Expenditures San Pablo EDC $319,260 Source: FY 22-23 Measure S expenditure report provided by San Pablo EDC. For FY 22-23, San Pablo EDC received a Measure S allocation of $215,000, and had a carry-in from FY 21-22 that made an additional $143,058 available given San Pablo EDC had received multiple grants the previous year that it was able to leverage against Measure S. The Equity and Special Populations Grant was a success; only 23 were given in the State and it matched Measure S 2:1. The EDC successfully leveraged Measure S for multiple grants and utilized federal funding for staffing, employment support, and job training, which increased Measure S’s impact and expanded supports to residents and businesses. In total, San Pablo EDC spent $319,261. In any given year when the full Measure S budget is not spent, the surplus is applied to the next fiscal year, allowing San Pablo EDC to sustain training programs, employment services, and additional support for San Pablo businesses even when Measure S funding is cut for San Pablo EDC. At the conclusion of FY 22-23, $38,798 was added to the FY 23-24 Measure S fund balance. For the fifth consecutive year, San Pablo EDC expanded its Contra Costa Workforce Collaborative (CCWC) participation, a multi-agency consortium working across the county to provide America’s Jobs & Career Centers (AJCC or East Bay Works) services. Its partnership with Lao Family Community Development (LFCD) to bring dedicated employment services to justice system-involved residents, notably those experiencing housing insecurity, also continued.
City of San Pablo Page 19 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 While most staff positions are dedicated to Measure S-funded programs, San Pablo EDC minimized allocation staff positions to preserve as much funding as possible for training, business support and employment support services, as well as increased visibility and access to programs. In FY 22-23, Measure S payroll expenses increased, however, San Pablo EDC was able to allocate those costs to other grants and use some of its own operating income to preserve Measure S balance. Also, critical support services, such as emergency cash, childcare, test/certification fees and food security were able to continue thanks to Measure S supplanting some staff costs while San Pablo EDC brought in federal and private funding to support residents. Contract Services Together, Contract Services and Grant Awards accounted for 30% of FY 22-23 costs (26.5% and 4.5%, respectively), which included scholarships for San Pablo residents to transfer from a community college to a four-year university, scholarships for culinary students at Contra Costa College, job training and readiness programs, and bilingual public relations and social media services from Voler Strategic Advisors (Voler SA). This is a 5% decrease year-over-year. All training providers, once again, increased costs, citing rising insurance expense, equipment replacement, and the rising cost of labor. For example, a Class A commercial license increased from $7,500 to $8,400. San Pablo EDC was able to offset the impact to Measure S with its other grant funding. Job training and readiness programs are vital services to residents, many of whom have never had the benefit of certified training, soft skills development, network-building, financial education, or other key opportunities to become employed in a better-quality job. Voler SA helped San Pablo EDC complete video projects in Spanish and English to secure funding, feature San Pablo businesses, and get the word out to residents and businesses that EDC was open for business and able to serve.
City of San Pablo Page 20 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Job Training and Readiness Programs Contra Costa College & Early Learning Center In partnership with Contra Costa College (CCC), San Pablo EDC provided funding for 50% of books, supplies, and tuition to San Pablo residents in specific degrees and career technical education (CTE) programs, such as automotive services, nursing, emergency medical technicians, and criminal justice. This funding was combined with federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, as well as other grants to cover up to 100% of costs, including support services. The College’s Early Learning Center (ELC) increased costs once again and reduced the total number of classrooms, citing difficulties finding teachers and aides. The theme of “struggling to hire back”. In FY 22-23, six San Pablo families applied to the ELC and only three were accepted. The ELC hopes to reopen classrooms and accept all qualified applicants. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (HazWOPER40) San Pablo EDC partner, Northern California Teamsters Apprentice Training (NCTAT) resumed all 40-hour certified Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training and refresher courses in FY 22-23. NCTAT offered virtual courses for HazWOPER and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) certifications and continued its virtual COVID-19 Awareness and Safety course, which San Pablo EDC offered to its business and workforce participants. San Pablo residents, businesses, and City of San Pablo employees typically received training free of charge through NCTAT, which made them eligible for refinery, building trade and public works positions. Commercial A and B (School Bus/Passenger Endorsement) Driver’s License Michael’s Transportation Services (MTS) trains residents for commercial Class A, Class B, and School Bus driver’s licenses. They are a top-rated company with more than 80 contracted employers. San Pablo EDC also worked with a couple of Spanish-speaking training centers but used grant and WIOA funding to cover the costs. Starting wages range from $26 to $35 hourly and positions are fully benefitted. Professional Services (IT, Human Resources, Finance) Careers under WIOA In FY 22-23, San Pablo EDC expanded programs for enrollment in professional services that cover a wide range of industries. These are jobs that have progressive wage career options and are adaptable from one industry to the next. San Pablo EDC continued to manage its WIOA caseload of 65 of which 17 were San Pablo residents. Training emphasis shifted to healthcare, transportation, and Information Computer Technology (ICT) careers. On-the-Job training or OJTs also picked up pace with several local businesses assisted with the hiring of new employees in which they invested training Number of Residents Served: 8
Number of Residents Served: 10
City of San Pablo Page 21 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 and San Pablo EDC leveraged grant and WIOA funding to help subsidize a competitive wage. Small businesses were hurt the most post-pandemic, and with a strained labor market, they needed support to compete for workers. Other Job Readiness Support San Pablo EDC runs a wealth of programs to support working families. As the pandemic continued to impact San Pablo, the EDC pursued additional resources to connect families with vital supports, such as emergency cash, food security, and referrals to housing security programs. Staff also helped bridge the digital divide, scanning and creating PDFs of documents for workforce participants, so that they could apply online for services and jobs. The following employment support and job readiness services were also offered to San Pablo residents: • WIOA Orientation – this weekly 20-minute orientation walked participants through how this federal funding works, the steps to enroll, documentation required, and the most likely timeline. San Pablo EDC also made the orientation available on-demand in English and Spanish. • Connect to Opportunity – this one-hour weekly interactive workshop built the networks, confidence, and interview skills of San Pablo residents. A network of professionals was brought in once a month to provide insights and answer questions about the current job industry and participate in mock interviews. San Pablo EDC staff were committed to mock interviews, which has proven to be an essential service to clients who speak English as a second language. • Emergency Cash Supports – several funding sources were secured to allow for residents dislocated and/or disproportionately impacted by the pandemic to secure multiple rounds of funding ranging from $250 to $800 each time. • Financial Literacy Workshops – led by San Pablo EDC financial education partner, Travis Credit Union (TCU), these workshops were delivered online and via phone in English and Spanish and provided essential tips to help clients better handle their finances as they grew in their careers. They were also available on demand. • Food Security – to help with stability and allow participants to reserve their limited budgets for essentials like shelter and healthcare, San Pablo EDC worked with ten food-based businesses to secure 200 gift cards. • Hiring & Career Fairs – San Pablo EDC hosted nine virtual hiring fairs and promoted multiple careers during its trade’s days with its partner, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, as well as multiple other hiring fairs with Contra Costa partners. • Health & Housing – San Pablo EDC published a monthly newsletter online for health and housing resources. • First-time Homebuyer Grant & Loan Programs – San Pablo EDC continued to deliver online and via phone education sessions and offered preparedness support for first-time homeowners seeking guidance on the process and review of qualifications. San Pablo EDC staff:
Number of Residents Served: 10
Number of Residents Served: 100+
City of San Pablo Page 22 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 o Fielded 148 captured inquiries of which 43 were San Pablo residents and o Partnered with Bank of the West real estate and insurance professionals to host 10 first-time homebuyer education webinars, making all available on-demand (English and Spanish).
Payroll Expenses In FY 22-23, San Pablo EDC spent 57.8% of its Measure S funding on staff, representing just 21% of actual staff costs. San Pablo EDC successfully secured grants and contracts to help supplement Measure S funds, adding one employee to support Business and Housing, for a total of eight full-time staff and one part-time staff. All San Pablo EDC staff delivered Measure S programs and services. Demand for San Pablo EDC services continued to grow and outpace staff capacity. Business Services Local small businesses are essential to the San Pablo community. In FY 22-23, San Pablo EDC continued providing technical assistance, marketing, capital readiness, and HR services. San Pablo EDC assisted businesses in the challenging task of applying for grants and loans. Many businesses required technological and preparedness support, while others simply needed a reliable, language-relevant vendor to work with. In total, 40 businesses received services from the San Pablo EDC. To update priority needs with businesses and understand their perspectives on various policy trends, San Pablo EDC conducted two surveys. Businesses were contacted via email, in person, USPS mail, social media, and text. Business input was analyzed and presented in a report with all data shared in the aggregate to protect anonymity. The report provided valuable insight to help the EDC shape future programs that meet the needs of businesses in San Pablo. In FY 22-23, San Pablo EDC expanded the Back-to-Business (B2B) grant program and founded the Mini-Business Improvement Grant (Mini-BIGs) program thanks to ARPA funding that the City
City of San Pablo Page 23 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Council allocated to help businesses stabilize and thrive. Thirty-three B2B grants and 10 Mini-BIGs were funded with 17 businesses needing additional technical assistance from multiple partners to complete the grant application, file taxes, and meet other requirements. San Pablo EDC continued its partnership with Chabot-Las Positas to promote its $2,500 mini-grant for nano-businesses. In addition, San Pablo EDC provided a broad range of training opportunities and technical assistance to support the City’s women- and/or minority-owned small businesses. In total, San Pablo EDC staff supported 75 San Pablo businesses in FY 22-23. One critical service that was delivered via phone and video conference in collaboration with the San Pablo Police Department and local businesses was Business Watch. During a time when blight and safety issues are escalating, Measure S funded staff who conducted outreach, engaged businesses, and provided translation services to ensure that all residents can participate. The business promotion, “Where’s Pablo?” also resumed, which boosted local businesses while helping the community and businesses alike connect with the SPPD. By the numbers: • 13 business education and resource webinars (English and Spanish) o 6 business webinars with the Small Business Association (SBA), including business tax basics, o 4 financial literacy webinars with Travis Credit Union, o 1 American with Disabilities Act (ADA) business education webinar with a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) inspector and ADA lawyer, o 1 fraud prevention webinar with SPPD, o 1 business marketing opportunities • 8 Business Watch meetings • 6 "Where’s Pablo" business promotion
City of San Pablo Page 24 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024 Business Operations Expenses The remaining 11% of the San Pablo EDC budget was spent on general operations, such as software and equipment needed by Measure S service-providing staff, printing, and mail distribution of the bilingual (Spanish/English) El Portal Newsletter, subscriptions necessary to produce tools businesses need and reach more people virtually, subsidized ad share direct mail for local businesses and audit costs. Partnership and Additional Assets Measure S does much more than fund critical services for San Pablo businesses and residents. It enables organizations like the San Pablo EDC to submit competitive grant proposals and be a high-performing partner, since Measure S dollars can be used to match other training funds. Grants from Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit and the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation would not be possible without Measure S funding. Grants were also extended through partnerships with Rubicon Programs for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs (part of the Contra Costa Workforce Collaborative) and AB 109 Housing & Employment with Lao Family Community Development. As a result, San Pablo EDC scaffolded federal dollars and matched grant dollars to help residents obtain employment and stay employed. It also provided emergency cash support for gas, tolls, childcare, and other costs. Measure S made these life-changing services possible and advanced equity initiatives for the local community it serves.
City of San Pablo Page 25 Measure S 2022-2023 Prepared by Public Profit | May 2024