REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award a Contract to ALLIES for English Language Learner Workforce Navigator Pilot Project Technical Assistance
Report
BACKGROUND
The State of California issued a Request for Proposals for California workforce development boards to develop and implement Workforce Navigator Pilot Projects that increase access, create/enhance program structure and availability, and provide supportive services within the workforce system for California's Limited English Proficient (LEP) population. Five workforce boards were selected to receive awards of $500,000 each for English Language Learner (ELL) Workforce Navigator Pilot Projects, funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). NOVA was requested by the State to participate in this project in an administrative and coordination role and awarded $500,000 in WIOA funding.
Pursuant to federal law (29 USCA Section 3122), the City Council is the "chief elected official," and the "local grant recipient" and "fiscal agent" for NOVA and the Local Workforce Development Board. In filling these functions, City Council's past practice for contracts exceeding $100,000 has been to approve the award of the contract and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 5.1.1: Socio-Economic - Goals and Policies: Education and Training Goal 5.1F: Provide job training and employment services, within constraints of operative Federal regulations and available Federal funding, to address the locally-determined employment and training needs of economically disadvantaged residents and others with special needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
DISCUSSION
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