Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Use of District-Discretionary Measure K Funds - Supervisorial District 2
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds, not to exceed $20,000, to One Life Counseling Center for the Una Vida program, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
Measure K is the half-cent general sales tax initially approved by San Mateo County voters in November 2012 and extended in November 2016 for a total of thirty years.
The Board of Supervisors (Board) held study sessions on Measure K expenditures and approved funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 budget cycle, divided equally among the five supervisorial districts, for one-time district-discretionary needs and projects. District 2 has submitted a request to use their district-discretionary Measure K funds as shown below and described in the Project Summary section of this memorandum:
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District/Project |
Amount |
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District 2 (Supervisor Noelia Corzo) - One Life Counseling Center: the Una Vida program |
$20,000 |
This item is consistent with the criteria for district-discretionary Measure K funds approved by the Board in December 2018. District 2 indicates that this organization is either a public agency operating within the County or a nonprofit organization registered and in good standing with the California Attorney General. District 2 indicates that the sponsoring Board member, member’s family, and member’s supervisorial staff do not serve as an officer, director, or play a policy role for the grantee organization.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
This is a request to authorize a grant to One Life Counseling Center, and resulting grant agreement, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to provide for the Una Vida program. The County Executive’s Office will administer and manage the proposed agreement.
District 2 indicates that this organization has not previously received Measure K district-discretionary funding.
One Life Counseling Center provides culturally competent mental health services with sliding scale fees to San Mateo County residents, particularly those who are immigrants, economically disadvantaged, or uninsured.
This district-discretionary grant will be used to fund the following project or services:
One Life Counseling's Una Vida program, which offers Spanish-language sessions led by a licensed therapist, focusing on trauma awareness, resiliency, and social-emotional learning. Funds will be used to provide ongoing mental health care, connect families with bilingual Peer Advocates, and distribute meal packs weekly. Peer Advocates assist families by addressing urgent needs and linking them to resources such as food, housing, and medical care.
This district-discretionary grant will enable the organization to meet the following currently unmet need or service gap within the County: trauma-informed mental health care and practical support to vulnerable communities.
District 2 has informed the grantee organization that this grant is one-time only, and that the grantee organization will need to find other sources of funding going forward. The grantee organization will use the Measure K grant as follows:
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Item |
Amount |
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Personnel |
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.025% FTE Licensed Mental Health Therapist(s) to provide weekly therapy sessions and program supervision. |
$7,500 |
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.05% FTE Peer Advocate(s) to provide biweekly one-on-one support and resource navigation |
$3,000 |
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.02% FTE Program Supervisor to oversee program implementation and coordination. |
$5,000 |
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Subtotal Personnel |
$15,500 |
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Direct Costs |
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Curriculum - developing and maintaining educational materials and resources |
$1,500 |
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Food for weekly food packs for program participants |
$1,500 |
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Subtotal Direct Costs |
$3,000 |
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Indirect Costs |
$1,500 |
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TOTAL |
$20,000 |
The project or services funded by this district-discretionary grant will be implemented or provided between January 2025 and June 2025 and is estimated to be completed June 30, 2025.
The following other community organizations are involved in or contributing funds to this project/these services, as follows:
Bella Vista Foundation: $50,000 (Pending)
Total Measure K Request: Not to Exceed $20,000
The release of funds will be contingent on the execution of an agreement providing for the County’s confirmation of the expenditure of funds for the purposes stated herein. The County will disburse the funds to the following organization for the purposes described above:
Lisa Tartaglia
One Life Counseling Center
Development Director
lisa_t@onelifecounselingservices.com <mailto:lisa_t@onelifecounselingservices.com>
6239866089
1303 San Carlos Ave
San Mateo, CA 94070
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
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Description |
Target |
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Participants Served: Deliver 2 cohorts and holiday events, reaching a minimum of 25 unduplicated parents and 75 unduplicated children, totaling 100 unduplicated individuals served |
Complete |
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Program Attendance: Conduct weekly 2-hour sessions for 6 weeks in cohorts of 8-15 parents. Measure attendance and completion rates, with at least 80% of enrolled parents attending at least 5 out of 6 sessions. |
Complete |
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Parent-Child Interactions: Ensure each parent participates in biweekly one-on-one sessions with a bilingual Peer Advocate, with a target of 80% of parents completing these sessions. |
Complete |
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Parenting Knowledge and Confidence: Over 80% of parents will report increased knowledge and confidence in parenting, as assessed through pre- and post-program surveys. |
Complete |
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Stress Reduction: Over 80% of parents will report a reduction in stress levels, as measured by self-reported surveys and stress assessments before and after the program. |
Complete |
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Mental Health Improvement: Over 80% of parents will report improvements in mental health, as indicated by self-reported surveys and mental health assessments. |
Complete |
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Increased Support Access: Over 80% of parents will report increased access to other support services, such as food, housing, and medical care, based on follow-up survey. |
Complete |
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the agreement and resolution as to form.
EQUITY IMPACT:
Una Vida addresses the critical need for culturally competent mental health services among under-resourced, housing-unstable, and Spanish-speaking immigrant families in District 2 and San Mateo County. By providing bilingual mental health care, peer support, and connections to essential resources, Una Vida alleviates mental health stressors, enhances well-being, and empowers families to create a more stable and supportive environment for their children.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are sufficient Measure K funds for this specific FY 2024-25 Measure K request. These funds are budgeted in the Non-Departmental Services FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget.