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 an amendment to the district-discretionary Measure K grant agreement with El Concilio of San Mateo County, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount of $34,362.50 or term, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the amendment.
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BACKGROUND:
On February 25, 2025, the County and El Concilio of San Mateo County (“El Concilio”) entered into a Measure K Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) to support Building Community Ambassadors: Climate Ready Training for Promotores in an amount not to exceed $34,362.50 for the term February 25, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
El Concilio requested an amendment to the Agreement to reallocate $9,050 in funding to better align with staffing needs and ensure continued program delivery.
This amendment revises allocations to El Concilio’s Climate Ready Course, a 10-hour course training aiming to increase climate-ready community leadership in frontline communities in District 2. The course covers local climate change issues through monthly sessions such as Climate Change 101, Emergency Preparedness, Healthy Homes/Electrification, and Advocacy/Local Public Policy. The program empowers community ambassadors to lead on environmental issues, increases underrepresented community participation in advocacy, and develops workforce pathways for leaders within El Concilio and its partner organizations.
Revised Budget
|
Item |
Amount |
|
Personnel |
|
1 Policy Manager at 10% FTE |
$2,000 |
|
1 Coordinator at 10% FTE |
$2,600 |
|
1 Program Assistant at 15% FTE |
$6,500 |
|
1 Executive Director at 2.5% FTE |
$3,550 |
|
Fringe Benefits 25% |
$3,662.50 |
|
Subtotal Personnel |
$18,312.50 |
|
Direct Costs |
|
Stipends |
$1,950 |
|
Consultants: Environmental Justice Consultant, two Climate Ambassador Alumni, subject matter experts, and evaluation and reporting consultants |
$8,900 |
|
Supplies (food etc.) |
$1,600 |
|
Materials (equipment) |
$1,800 |
|
Marketing (printing and outreach) |
$500 |
|
Rental fees for course location |
$100 |
|
Travel and Mileage for staff and consultants |
$200 |
|
Staff Training and Development |
$1,000 |
|
Subtotal Non-Personnel |
$16,050 |
|
TOTAL |
$34,362.50 |
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
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Description |
Target |
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Provide 10 Hour Course-training for 10-12 community leaders residing in the City of San Mateo. |
100% Complete |
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80% of participants will report increased confidence in speaking on climate justice issues with their community. |
100% Complete |
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80% of participants will report increased knowledge of civic engagement opportunities. |
100% Complete |
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At least 1-2 trained community ambassadors will pursue workforce pathways as a community promotora. |
100% Complete |
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the proposed amendment and the accompanying resolution as to form.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
This program empowers Spanish-speaking frontline communities who are disproportionately impacted by climate change due to historical and present injustices. Recognizing the lack of accessible, culturally relevant educational resources for these communities, the program provides tailored materials in Spanish that address local needs and offer practical solutions. By filling information gaps and fostering community leadership, the program aims to empower frontline communities to address environmental challenges and promote equitable access to resources like electrification incentives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the County from this amendment to the agreement. Sufficient Measure K funds are budgeted in the Non-Departmental Services FY 2024-2025 Adopted Budget and will roll over to the new FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget.