Item 26 - Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting The James Irvine Foundation – Better Career’s Public Sector Practice Change Grant

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The James Irvine Foundation – Better Career’s Public Sector Practice Change Grant November 19, 2024 Page 2 4 6 7 8 improve workforce service delivery to vulnerable areas across the City. In October 2024, the Foundation announced its intent to award the City $300,000 to support the WDB’s efforts to enhance the coordination of workforce services and resources between key agencies within the City’s local workforce ecosystem. This funding will enable the WDB to retain a consultant skilled in facilitating conversations and assist in the development of a comprehensive learning plan that will implement improvements, strengthen collaboration between the City and the EDD, and evaluate outcomes to streamline workforce services for jobseekers. The James Irvine Foundation (Foundation) is a private, nonprofit philanthropic organization founded in 1937 by agricultural pioneer James Irvine. The Foundation focuses on creating opportunities for low-income Californians to achieve economic mobility. The Foundation has provided over $180 million in grants in 2023 and over $2.6 billion through the state since its inception. The Foundation provides funding to nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations working on initiatives that address systemic challenges and aim to improve the quality of life and economic prospects for Californians, particularly those in underserved communities. Any agreements with consultants that exceed City Manager contracting authority will be brought back to the City Council for approval. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the appropriation adjustment will recognize $300,000 in funds to James Irvine Foundation Grant-Other account (no. 13118002-52040) and appropriating the same amount into the James Irvine Foundation expenditure account (no. 13118700- various). Grant includes $182,000 for staff salaries, benefits, and indirect costs with remaining funds for consultants and other program expenses. Funds will be assigned, budgeted, and available for expenditure in FY 2024-25. Any remaining balances not expended at the end of the fiscal year will be presented to City Council for approval of carryovers to FY 2025-26. Fiscal Year Accounting Unit- Account Fund Description Accounting Unit, Account Description Amount FY 24-25 13118700-61000 James Irvine Foundation James Irvine Foundation, Salaries Regular $78,000 FY 24-25 13118700 -62120 James Irvine Foundation James Irvine Foundation, Training, Transportation, Meeting $4,000 FY 24-25 13118700 -62300 James Irvine Foundation James Irvine Foundation, Contract Services- Professional $50,000