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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NOVEMBER 16, 2009 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR ? As Amended WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ? Ordinance on 15t Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading CALIFORNIA NEW START GRANT ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ' C,-ttY----- _ F I L E N U M B E R CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $62,742 in Workforce Investment Act funds awarded to the Santa Ana WORK Center by the State of California Employment Development Department for a Prison-to-Employment Program. DISCUSSION In 2007, the Public Safety and Offender Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007 was enacted to reform California's prison system by reducing prison overcrowding and increasing rehabilitative programming. Among its provisions, the Act required California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to develop an Inmate Treatment and Prison-to- Employment Plan. CDCR developed a partnership with the California Workforce Investment Board and the Employment Development Department to utilize California's One-Stop system to enhance the employability of parolees. In July of 2009, the City of Santa Ana WORK Center was awarded $62,742.00 to provide services to parolees, which will include job search activities and supportive services. Staff will participate in offsite meetings on a monthly basis with the local Parole and Community Team (PACT). PACT is composed of parole officers and other community service workers whose focus is to provide a range of resources and services to assist parolees in their effort to reintegrate into the community. Program participants will be served in various community centers including non profits. Staff anticipates serving 25 participants through this process. This program will operate for 12 months and terminate on June 30, 2010. 20A-1