Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 26
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
November 19, 2024
TOPIC: The James Irvine Foundation – Better Career’s Public Sector Practice Change Grant
AGENDA TITLE
Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting The James Irvine Foundation – Better Career’s Public Sector Practice Change Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution to accept The James Irvine Foundation – Better Career’s Public Sector Practice Change grant for $300,000 for a two-year term ending November 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE IRVINE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE COORDINATION,
SERVICE DELIVERY, AND SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN
SANTA ANA
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and submit all documents including the initial agreement, and amendments which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $300,000 in funds to James Irvine Foundation Grant-Other account (no. 13118002-52040) and appropriating the same amount into the James Irvine Foundation expenditure account (no. 13118700- various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
Earlier this year, on behalf of the City of Santa Ana (City), WORK Center staff submitted a proposal to The James Irvine Foundation (Foundation) for the Better Career’s Public Sector Practice Change Grant. The proposal represents ongoing initiatives at the WORK Center aimed at developing a cross-agency learning plan designed to foster shared goals, enhance service coordination, and optimize resource alignment between the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (WDB) and staff of the regional Employment Development Department (EDD). This collaborative effort seeks to
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improve workforce service delivery to vulnerable areas across the City.
In October 2024, the Foundation announced its intent to award the City $300,000 to support the WDB’s efforts to enhance the coordination of workforce services and resources between key agencies within the City’s local workforce ecosystem. This funding will enable the WDB to retain a consultant skilled in facilitating conversations and assist in the development of a comprehensive learning plan that will implement improvements, strengthen collaboration between the City and the EDD, and evaluate outcomes to streamline workforce services for jobseekers.
The James Irvine Foundation (Foundation) is a private, nonprofit philanthropic organization founded in 1937 by agricultural pioneer James Irvine. The Foundation focuses on creating opportunities for low-income Californians to achieve economic mobility. The Foundation has provided over $180 million in grants in 2023 and over $2.6 billion through the state since its inception. The Foundation provides funding to nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations working on initiatives that address systemic challenges and aim to improve the quality of life and economic prospects for Californians, particularly those in underserved communities. Any agreements with consultants that exceed City Manager contracting authority will be brought back to the City Council for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the appropriation adjustment will recognize $300,000 in funds to James Irvine Foundation Grant-Other account (no. 13118002-52040) and appropriating the same amount into the James Irvine Foundation expenditure account (no. 13118700- various). Grant includes $182,000 for staff salaries, benefits, and indirect costs with remaining funds for consultants and other program expenses.
Funds will be assigned, budgeted, and available for expenditure in FY 2024-25. Any remaining balances not expended at the end of the fiscal year will be presented to City Council for approval of carryovers to FY 2025-26.
Fiscal
Year
Accounting Unit-
Account Fund Description Accounting Unit,
Account Description Amount
FY 24-25 13118700-61000 James Irvine Foundation James Irvine Foundation, Salaries Regular $78,000
FY 24-25 13118700 -62120 James Irvine Foundation
James Irvine Foundation,
Training, Transportation,
Meeting
$4,000
FY 24-25 13118700 -62300 James Irvine Foundation
James Irvine Foundation,
Contract Services-
Professional
$50,000
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FY 24-25 13118700 -62500 James Irvine Foundation James Irvine Foundation, Rent Payments $5,000
FY 24-25 13118700 -65400 James Irvine Foundation James Irvine Foundation, Indirect Costs $13,000
FY 24-25 13118700-69011 James Irvine Foundation James Irvine Foundation, Reserve Appropriation $150,000
Total Expenditures $300,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution
2. Grant Award Letter
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager