City Council

(7) 22-1587 CDs 9,10 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continued grant funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24 preschool programs at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center and Ralph M. Parsons Preschool at EXPO Center and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to enter into, and accept the California Department of Education (CDE) California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Agreement for Child Development Services Contract CSPP-3176 (Grant) for subsidized preschool services at RAP’s licensed preschools. APPROVE the submission by the RAP of a Continued Funding Application (CFA) to the CDE for subsidized preschool services at two of RAP’s licensed child care providers, Jim Gilliam Child Care Center, and Ralph M. Parsons Preschool at EXPO Center through the CSPP for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $897,972. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive continued funding from CDE, if awarded. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that submitting a CFA for the CSPP grant from CDE does not impact RAP’s General Fund. If awarded and accepted, the grant would provide funding to continue the subsidized preschool programs at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center, and Ralph M. Parsons Preschool within EXPO Center. Acceptance of a CSPP grant from CDE does not require the RAP to provide matching funding. The grant, if approved, provides funding to continue subsidized preschool programs at RAP’s licensed preschools.