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Home My WebLink About20A - AA FOR WIOA DISLOCATED WORKERSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 19, 2020 TITLE: APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS RECOGNIZING WIOA 25% DISLOCATED WORKER FUNDS AND NATIONAL DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT, EMPLOYMENT RECOVERY FUNDS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO COVID-19 IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS (NOT TO EXCEED $535,000) (NON -GENERAL FUND) CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 111 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2i1 Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO /s/Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a plan for the allocation and implementation of $535,000 in federal and state funding to respond to the coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic including $360,000 in 25% Dislocated Worker funds and an estimated $175,000 in COVID-19 National Dislocated Worker Grant, Employment Recovery funds. 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing 25% Dislocated Worker grant funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department to provide support services to underserved COVID-19 impacted individuals in the amount of $360,000 in revenue account (no. 12318002-52001) and appropriating same to expenditure account (no. 12318761-69144). 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing National Dislocated Worker Grant, Employment Recovery funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department to provide re-employment and training services to COVID-19 impacted individuals in an amount not to exceed $175,000 in revenue account (no. 12318002-52001) and appropriating same to expenditure account (nos. 12318762-various). 4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations, execute agreements, and approve any other required actions necessary with various service providers, contractors, and subrecipients, who will implement the WIOA COVID-19 Response Funding Plan, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 20A-1 Appropriation Adjustments Recognizing WIOA 25% Dislocated Worker Funds and National Dislocated Worker Grant May 19, 2020 Page 2 DISCUSSION On April 24, 2020 the City received an award of $360,000 in Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 25% Dislocated Worker funds to provide supportive services to individuals who have not received wages above 400% of the Federal Poverty Level for the last six months and impacted by COVID 19 (Exhibit 1). In an effort to act swiftly to help workers most impacted financially, the Local Workforce Development Boards are requested to prioritize underserved populations, particularly those in need of support services in the English Language Learner (ELL) and ELL Navigator programs. These support services may include, but not limited to, equipment necessary to telework (e.g. computer, internet, etc.), financial assistance with housing, utilities, childcare, and transportation. Staff is working with the Housing Division and the Santa Ana COVID- 19 Emergency Rental Relief Fund and have identified a portion of these funds to pay utility and or rent expenses for those who meet the Federal Poverty Level guidelines and were impacted by the pandemic (Exhibit 2). In addition, the City is expected to receive up to $175,000 in National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG), Employment Recovery funds. To recover from the statewide impact caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus, project funds will be used to provide dislocated workers with employment and training services to help them obtain permanent employment. The Employment Development Department (EDD) in partnership with the city's Workforce Development Board will provide employment services, vocational skills training, work -based learning, entrepreneurial classes and supportive services to participants to help them return to work. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item support the City's effort to meet Goal #2 - Youth, Education, Recreation, Objective #4 (partner with groups and organization to promote education, senior services, job training and development for all Santa Ana residents). FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the appropriation adjustments will recognize up to $535,000 into the WIOA, Federal Grant -Indirect revenue account (no. 12318002-52001) and increase the expenditure accounts as follows: Fiscal Year Accounting Unit- Fund Description Accounting Unit, Account Amount Account Description 25% DW Underserved COVID FY 19-20 12318761-69144 WIOA Grant Impacted Grant, Supportive $ 72,000 (June) Services 25% DW Underserved COVID FY 20-21 12318761-69144 WIOA Grant Impacted Grant, Supportive $288,000 (July -Sept.) Services National Dislocated Worker FY 19-20 12318762-various WIOA Grant Grant -Employment Recovery, $ 12,000 (May -June) Various National Dislocated Worker FY 20-21 12318762-various WIOA Grant Grant -Employment Recovery, $163,000 (July -June) Various TOTAL $535,000 20A-2 Appropriation Adjustments Recognizing WIOA 25% Dislocated Worker Funds and National Dislocated Worker Grant May 19, 2020 Page 3 The expenditure spending plan is only an estimate and subject to change upon official allocation of the NDWG grant award. The final appropriation adjustment will only include final grant award amounts for both grant programs. Exhibits: 1. Information Notice WSIN 19-39 and Award Announcement 2. WIOA COVID-19 Response Funding Plan 20A-3 EXHIBIT 1 �\ Employment INFORMATION NOTICE Developent _ j Departmment Date: April 2, 2020 Number: WSIN19-39 •� state a f California Expiration Date: 05/02/2022k�°€,:.,u a WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER FUNDS FOR UNDERSERVED COVID-19 IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS In an effort to act swiftly to help workers most impacted financially by the coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announces the availability of up to $10 million of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 25% Dislocated Worker Funds to provide supportive services to individuals impacted by COVID-19. The following information outlines the eligibility criteria for individuals to receive these funds, in addition to the allowable use of funds for supportive services. Local Workforce Development Boards (Local Board) are requested to prioritize underserved populations, particularly those in need of support services in the English Language Learner (ELL) and ELL Navigator programs. To ensure speedy delivery of services, the information provided in this notice supersedes Local Board's supportive services policies; Local Boards may not impose additional restrictions to the supportive services funded by this effort including local policies related to Pathway to Services, Referral, and Enrollment (WSD18-03 PDF). Please note the eligibility requirements and use of funds differs from traditional WIOA 25% Dislocated Worker funds, and the information outlined in this notice does not apply to other WIOA funds. COVID-19 Related Eligibility Criteria In addition to meeting WIOA Title I eligibility, eligible individuals must satisfy all of the following: • Individuals are enrolled in Title I Dislocated Worker services.* • Individuals have not received wages above 400%of the federal poverty level (FPL) for the last six months of income. For additional FPL information, please visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Poverty Guidelines. o Household Annual Salary for 400% FPL is as follows: • Family of 1: $51,040 • Family of 2: $68,960 • Family of 3: $86,880 • Family of 4: $104,800 Individuals meet one of the following: o Laid off due to COVID-19. o Experienced a reduction in hours and/or pay due to COVID-19. o Unable to work for any of the following COVID-19 related reasons: • Subject to quarantine. The EDD is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Page 1 of 2 50:215 20A-4 • Caregiver for someone who is subject to quarantine. • Need to care for children because of school closure or closure of other child care provider. • At higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19, or lives with someone at higher risk, as outlined on the California Department of Public Health COVID-19 website. • Required to telework, but does not have the necessary equipment. * If an individual is not eligible for the Dislocated Worker program, they can be enrolled into the Title I Adult program and provided the tiered supportive services described below, as long as they meet all of the COVID-19 related eligibility criteria listed above. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, individuals may self -attest to their income and the COVID-19 related eligibility criteria listed above. Supportive Services Supportive services may be provided to individuals impacted by COVID-19, with an emphasis on providing supportive services to underserved populations, particularly participants in the ELL and ELL Navigator programs. These supportive services may include, but are not limited to, equipment necessary to telework (e.g. computer, internet, etc.), housing assistance, utility assistance, childcare assistance, and transportation assistance. Supportive services are available in two tiers: 1. Individuals receiving at least 50% of their previous wages either from their employer directly, or with Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments, may receive supportive services totaling $400. 2. Individuals who are not receiving at least 50% of their wages from their employer directly, or with UI payments, may receive supportive services totaling $800. If Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Area) use other funds such as existing WIOA Adult or Dislocated Worker formula funds, or local funds to provide supportive services, then those funds do not count towards the $800 limit. The EDD will request additional funding for this effort, if needed, but currently has $10 million available statewide to Local Areas to provide supportive services. Local Areas interested in receiving funds for this effort must email their request with the number of participants expected to be served, and the requested amount of funds to Nicole Laktash by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020. Any questions related to this information should be directed to Nicole Laktash via email at Nicole.Laktash@edd.ca.gov or phone at 1-916-208-4431. /s/ JAIME L. GUTIERREZ, Chief Central Office Workforce Services Division Page 2 of 2 20A-5 Employment Development Department N E W S R E L E A S E Contact: Loree Levy Aubrey Henry 916-654-9029 Date: April 24, 2020 News Release No.: 20-13 EDD awards $10 million in funding to assist California Workers impacted by COVID-19 SACRAMENTO — The California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Labor & Workforce Development Agency announced today they have awarded $10 million to 42 Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Area). This is the result of initiatives Governor Gavin Newsom announced earlier this month to support California's workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Each of these Local Areas have a unique plan to assist their communities with these funds, and they will use the emergency funds to provide supportive services to underserved populations, particularly participants in the English Language Learners (ELL) and ELL Navigator programs. The additional assistance funds will provide up to $800 per person for basic needs such as childcare, housing and utility assistance, and transportation costs. In addition, funding assistance for equipment needed for teleworking along with digital services for Wi-Fi access may be available for workers in some areas. "The immense impact of COVID-19 has put an incredible financial strain on the lives of many Californians," said EDD Director Sharon Hilliard. "It is our hope that this funding, along with other ongoing efforts, will help provide some relief to Californians who need it as quickly as possible." Funding was provided in accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and administered by the EDD and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. Tulare County Through its network of partnerships, Tulare County will be able to reach out to individuals to provide support where other safety net programs are unable to meet the need. These funds will help provide support to get them through the crisis. Tulare County has many participants who were on a path to self-sufficiency until the pandemic derailed their progress. "The Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County is committed to helping our community recover from this health and economic crisis," said Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County Executive Director Adam Peck. "We will use this investment to provide rent and utility assistance for individuals impacted by COVID-19, and help stabilize their lives until they can return to work." PO Box 826880 • MIC 85 • Sacramento CA • 94280-0001 • w .edd.ca.gov 20A-6 EDD News Release No.: 20-13 - 2 - April 24, 2020 San Francisco County The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development intends to provide individuals with emergency supportive services through their existing network of Neighborhood Access Points and Hospitality Initiative service providers. "Like cities and counties across the state, San Francisco's workforce, in particular the workers in our most underserved communities, are reeling from the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic," said San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development Director Joshua Arce. "As unemployment grows, these vital resources will allow us to temporarily stabilize the dislocated workers in some of our hardest hit industries until they can get back on their feet." Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging & Community Services (WDACS) will launch a Worker Resiliency Fund to help those job seekers most heavily impacted by the global pandemic. "In partnership with the state and trusted, community -based organizations, we intend to provide outreach to the English language learner communities in the Los Angeles area," said WDACS Acting Dierctor, Otto Solorzano. "By providing them with essential supportive services such as food and shelter, we hope to ease some of the hardships these individuals are facing." Please refer to the table below for the organization's contact information to learn more about the specific supportive services available with these funds. 2020 COVID-19 Funds for Supportive Services Local Workforce Contact Award Development Area Amount Alameda County Workforce Patti Castro, Executive Director $153,000 Development Board (510) 259-3843 City of Anaheim Workforce Mike Lyster, Chief Communications $450,000 Development Division Officer 714 765-4497 Workforce Development Donna Van Wert, Executive Director $108,000 Board of Contra Costa (925) 671-4514 Count Foothill Workforce Dianne Russell -Carter, Executive $450,000 Development Board Director 626 584-8395 Fresno Area Workforce Blake Konczal, Executive Director $315,000 Development Corporation 559 960-1282 PO Box 826880 • MIC 85 • Sacramento CA • 94280-0001 • w .eddxa.gov 20A-7 EDD News Release No.: 20-13 - 3 - April 24, 2020 Golden Sierra Job Training Jason Buckingham, Executive Director $45,000 Agency 916 773-8542 Humboldt County Workforce Cara Sue Owings, Deputy Branch $126,000 Development Board Director (707)954-2307 Imperial County Workforce Linsey J. Dale, Public Information Officer $72,000 Development Office (442) 265-1018 Kern/Inyo/Mono Consortium Teresa Hitchcock, Assistant County $252,000 Administrator Officer 661 304-0058 City of Long Beach Erick Serrato, Assistant Director $270,000 Pacific Gateway Workforce (562) 570-3702 Innovation Network City of Los Angeles Mayor's Eric Garcetti's Communications $810,000 Economic & Workforce Office Development Department 213 978-0741 Los Angeles County Michael Kapp, Director of Public Affairs $810,000 Workforce Development, (213) 706-8140 Aging & Community Services Madera County Workforce Tracie Scott -Contreras, Executive $27,000 Investment Corporation Director (559)662-4587 Merced County Workforce David Mirrione, Assistant County $99,000 Development Board Executive Officer, Merced County Director 209 385-7515 Monterey County Workforce Christopher Donnelly, Executive Director $90,000 Development Board 831 759-6644 Mother Lode Consortium Amy Torres, Operations Manager $135,000 209 536-4701 Northern Rural Training Michael Cross, Executive Director $153,000 Employment Consortium 530 892-9600 Ext. 204 North Central Counties Cindy Newton, Executive Director $63,000 Consortium 530 751-8202 NOVA Workforce Board Kris Stadelman, Director $180,000 408 730-7233 Oakland Workforce Harry Hamilton, Marketing Coordinator $126,000 Development Board, City of 510-238-6766 Oakland Economic & Workforce Development Department PO Box 826880 • MIC 85 • Sacramento CA • 94280-0001 • w .eddxa.gov 20A-8 EDD News Release No.: 20-13 - 4 - April 24, 2020 Orange County Mechelle Haines, Public Information $900,000 Development Board Officer 714 480-2941 City of Richmond Sal Vaca, Director of Community $162,000 Employment and Training Services 510 307-8006 Riverside County Economic Brooke Federico, Public Information $252,000 Development Agency Officer (951)743-0075 Sacramento Employment Terri Carpenter, Workforce Development $90,000 and Training Agency Manager 916 263-7891 San Benito County Enrique Arreola, Deputy Director $54,000 Workforce Development (831) 634-4918 Board San Bernardino County Phil Cothran, Workforce Board Chair $315,000 Workforce Development (909) 822-3545 Board San Diego Workforce Andrew Picard, Chief Programs Officer $315,000 Partnership, Inc. 619 228-2929 San Francisco Office of Gloria Chan, Director of $675,000 Economic and Workforce Communications Development (415) 554-6926 Employment and Economic John M. Solis, Executive Director $252,000 Development Department (209) 601-1249 San Joaquin Count San Jose Silicon Valley - Elisabeth Handler, Public Information $45,000 work2future Officer 408 535-8168 San Luis Obispo County Dawn Boulanger, Workforce $10,080 Department of Social Development Board Director Services (805) 781-1835 Santa Ana Workforce Paul Eakins, Public Affairs Information $360,000 Development Board Officer 714 647-5224 Santa Barbara County Luis Servin, Workforce Program $135,000 Manager 805 896-6835 Sonoma County Workforce Katie Greaves, Director $270,000 Development Board 707 565-8501 PO Box 826880 • MIC 85 • Sacramento CA • 94280-0001 • w .eddxa.gov 20A-9 EDD News Release No.: 20-13 - 5 - April 24, 2020 South Bay Workforce Jan Vogel, Director $40,500 Development Board (310) 970-7700 SELACO Workforce Sandra Michel, Director, Policy and $252,000 Development Board Compliance 562 484-5046 Stanislaus County Doris Foster, Director $171,000 Department of Workforce (209) 652-2458 Development Workforce Development Nicola Wissler, Business Resource $180,000 Board of Tulare County Specialist 559 713-5208 Workforce Development Rebecca Evans, Executive Director $450,000 Board of Ventura Count 805 758-8411 Verdugo Consortium Judith Velasco, Executive Director $90,000 818 937-8031 Workforce Alliance of North Laura Davis, Operations Officer $54,000 Bay 707 699-1952 Yolo County Health and Jenny Tan, Public Information Officer $270,000 Human Services Agency 530 666-8042 PO Box 826880 • MIC 85 • Sacramento CA • 94280-0001 • w-eddxa.gov 20A-10 EXHIBIT 2 WIOA COVID-19 Response Funding Plan As of May 19, 2020 PROGRAM• • DESCRIPTION OF To swiftly help workers most impacted financially by COVID-19 to WIOA Dislocated Worker Funds for Underserved COVID- provide supportive services up to $400 if receiving at least 50% of 19 Impacted Individuals (25% DW) previous wages or $800 if receiving less than 50% of their wages from employer or UI payments. Assist renters and homeowners impacted by COVID-19 reasons and meet Poverty Income Level guidelines to pay gas, electric,phone, and water utility Emergency Utilities/Housing Assistance bills and or rental assistance. Coordinate with Housing Division to implement $ 300,000 with their Santa Ana COVID-19 Emergency Rental Relief Fund. Households Relief Fund receiving up to 50% of their previous wages may receive $400 in assistance, households receiving less than 50% of their wages may receive up to $800 in assistance. Provide devices and/or access to reliable Wi-Fi so students can continue 50,000 Distance Learning Tools -Adult Students with distance learning. Priortize students enrolled in English Language Learner (ELL) and ELL Navigator programs. 10,000 Other Support Services Work boots, tools, uniform, transportation expenses et.al. that support a return to employment. $ 360,000 Total Available Funds COVID-19 National Dislocated Worker Grant - Employment Recovery (DOL Emergency NDWG) Provide dislocated workers with employment and training services to help obtain permanent employment. $ 175,000 Employment Recovery Provide employment services, work -based learning, entrepreneurial training and support services to return residents to work. $ 175,000 Total Available Funds $ 535,000 TOTAL 20A-11