TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Jennifer Ivancie, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Agreement No. 250219B with Winston’s Community Unity Project
RECOMMENDATION
title
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 250219B with Winston’s Community Unity Project for a contract maximum of $75,000 per fiscal year upon approval through June 30, 2029 to provide subsidized occupational training and employment for qualified participants enrolled in Napa County’s Health and Human Services Agency Self Sufficiency Services Division work experience program. (Fiscal Impact: $75,000 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary).
body
BACKGROUND
Winston’s Community Unity Project (CUP) will provide employment, occupational training, and education to qualified participants enrolled in Napa County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Self Sufficiency Services Division (SSSD) Work Experience (WEX) program preparing them for an entry-level job within the food industry.
On-the-job training and education will include, but is not limited to, customer service, cash register and credit card handling, food safety and handling, technical skills, cleaning, inventory, and management. In addition, participants will be able to earn a food handlers’ certificate as part of the program.
HHSA’s SSSD will reimburse Winston’s CUP 50% of the trainees’ wages. The reimbursement is designed to off-set the costs for employers bringing candidates on board that are experiencing barriers to employment, including those who have struggled with homelessness and substance abuse.
Winston’s CUP is contracted to operate HHSA’s café and WEX program under Napa County Agreement No. 250202D.
Winston’s CUP is a local nonprofit.
Requested action:
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 250219B with Winston’s Community Unity Project for a contract maximum of $75,000 per fiscal year upon approval through June 30, 2029 to provide subsidized occupational training and employment for qualified participants enrolled in Health and Human Services Agency’s Self Sufficiency Services Division work experience program.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
|
Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
|
Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
|
Where is it budgeted? |
Health and Human Services Agency Self Sufficiency Services Division |
|
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
|
Discretionary Justification: |
While there is no mandate to contract with this vendor, Winston’s CUP operates the café at South Campus and can conveniently offer on-the-job training and education to participants. |
|
Is the general fund affected? |
No |
|
Future fiscal impact: |
Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly. |
|
Consequences if not approved: |
If this agreement is not approved, HHSA will be unable to offer WEX placements onsite. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.