HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9262 (Joint Marin Literacy Program)RESOLUTION NO 9 2.6.2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE JOINT MARIN LITERACY
PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF MARIN
(FROM OCTOBER 1994 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19951
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and the County of Marin have successfully
operated a joint literacy program under a Joint Powers Agreement since October of 1992;
and
WHEREAS, the City and the County have successfully applied for a federal
Librmy Services Construction Act Title VI Grant to continue to provide much needed
literacy services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement with the County of Marin to operate the Joint Marin Literacy Program.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCEVI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of said City held on Monday- the Fifth day of December,
1994, by the folllowing vote►to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
ORIP,111AL
JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE OPERATION OF
THE MARIN LITERACY PROGRAM
This agreement, made and entered into this 5th day of DECEMBER ,
19941 by and between the City of San Rafael, a municipal corporation (hereinafter
referred to as City), and the County of Marin, a body corporate and politic of the
State of California (Hereinafter referred to as County).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City desires to improve literacy services; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to improve literacy services; and
WHEREAS, City and County believe that the greatest possible benefit from the use
of public funds and private funding may be realized if unnecessary duplication of
services and physical facilities is avoided; and
WHEREAS, the City and County have maintained an office of the Marin Literacy
Program under a Joint Powers Agreement signed in October 1992 and this
program is currently located in the San Rafael Public Library; and
WHEREAS, City and County have successfully applied for a joint LSCA Title VI
Grant to allow for the continuation of the program from October 1994 through
September 1995; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act,
Government Code Section 6500 et seg.;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements
hereinafter stated and the performance thereof, the parties hereto do agree as
follows:
1. This agreement is for the purpose of maintaining a joint
City/County literacy program. The program shall be implemented
according to the Mission Statement ("Exhibit A"), the Program of
Services ("Exhibit B"), and the Budget ("Exhibit C").
2. The joint literacy program shall be funded through a LSCA Title
VI grant in the amount of $35,000 and CLSA Matching Funds from
the State Library awarded to a joint City/County Literacy Program,
contributions from the account of the Marin Literacy Partners, plus
additional grants and donations from the community.
3. It is agreed that the City shall be the fiscal agent for adminis-
tering grant funds for the joint program. The City shall hold LSCA
and CLSA monies in a literacy account and shall provide quarterly
reports on expenditures for the literacy program activities to the
County.
4. It is agreed that the City and the County shall examine options for
the future funding, administration, governance and operation for the
continuation of the program of service.
5. The City shall be responsible for contracting with service
providers for the joint Central Office of the Marin Literacy Program.
6. It is agreed that any equipment or materials purchased by a prior
San Rafael CLSA Grant shall be the property of the San Rafael
Literacy Program. Further, any equipment or materials purchased
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by the Joint LSCA, Title VI money shall be owned jointly by the
City and the County. It is the intent of both parties that any
equipment or materials purchased by the joint program would be
used for the purpose of providing literacy services.
7. The City and the County shall work together to encourage the
Literacy Partners and any interested community groups to take an
active role in the maintenance and continuation of the program.
8. The terms of this agreement shall be consistent with the LSCA
Title VI Grant Fiscal Year effective through September 30, 1995.
9. This agreement is solely for the purpose of providing adult
literacy services to Marin residents. Nothing in this agreement shall
be construed as obligating either the City or the County beyond the
provisions of the agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized
representatives to execute this agreement the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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City A ey
COUNTY OF MARIN
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GAR GIACOMINI
Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
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MARTIN NICHOLS
Acting Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counsel
Exhibit A
MARIN LITERACY PROGRAM
MISSION STATEMENT
1994-95
The Marin Literacy Program is operated by the Marin County Free Library and
the San Rafael Public Library.
The City of San Rafael provides a site and co -supervision of a joint program at the
San Rafael Public Library. The City also receives funding for a Families for
Literacy Program and a F.A.T.H.E.R.S. program at San Quentin. The County of
Marin provides co -supervision of the joint program and receives funding for an
ESL literacy program in West Marin.
Our mission is to help adults acquire the necessary skills in reading, writing and
communicating in English to enable them to achieve theirgoals and develop their
knowledge and potential on the job and in society.
The Marin Literacy Program aims to accomplish this mission by:
maintaining a literacy curriculum based on learner -centered goals
• training and supporting volunteer tutors
• matching tutors with learners for one-on-one or small group
instruction
e empowering parents to become their child's first teacher
• providing materials for diverse literacy needs
• offering computer-assisted learning
• developing cross-cultural awareness that creates a sense of
community
This program is currently funded by grants from the State's California Library
Services Act (California Literacy Campaign Matching Funds and California
Families for Literacy) and the U.S Department of Education's Library Services
and Construction Act, Title I and Title VI plus additional grants and community
donations.
Exhibit B
MARIN LITERACY PROGRAM
Joint Program
PROGRAM OF SERVICE
1994-95
Based on the mission statement for the Marin Literacy Program for this
fiscal year, we plan to offer a literacy program to adult learners in the following
way:
A. GeneralOperation/Site
1. The joint program of the Marin Literacy Program, will operate under
the supervision of the San Rafael Public Library and the Marin County Free
Library.
2. The office will be located at the San Rafael Public Library.
B. Staffing
1. The joint program will contract for the services of a Director, a Funding
Coordinator and a shared position of Program Assistant.
C. Volunteers
1. The joint program will train volunteers at least 4 times per year to work
with adult literacy students to teach them reading and writing skills.
2. The volunteers will work one-on-one or in small groups based on time
availability, service area and compatibility with the learner.
3. Some volunteers will be utilized to assist with office tasks, such as
answering phones, typing, assisting with mailings or completing specific
projects.
D. Constituency
1. The learners in the program must reside in Marin, be over age 16, be out
of the high school system, and need help in reading and/or writing skills.
2. Learners will be matched one-on-one or in small groups based on time
availability, service area and compatibility with the tutor.
3. The joint program will offer assistance to the tutors at The Redwoods
Retirement Community who are working with local staff.
Exhibit B
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E. Materials
1. The joint program will provide one workbook per level at no cost to the
learner.
2. Participants in the Family Literacy Program will receive free books for
children in the household. These books are funded by the separate Families for
Literacy Grant.
3. A Macintosh computer is available for use by tutors and learners as a
supplement to the tutoring process.
4. The joint literacy program keeps a supply of resource and reading
materials to be loaned to the tutors and learners.
F. Cooperative Segments of the Marin Literacy F... �,,.,m
1. The joint program will coordinate with four other separately funded
parts of the Marin Literacy Program.
2. The San Rafael Public Library will operate a Family Literacy Program
for learners who have children under age 5. This program is funded by a
separate Families for Literacy Grant from the State Library as a supplement to
the ongoing joint literacy program.
3. The San Rafael Public Library will operate a Family Literacy Program at
San Quentin called F.A.T.H.E.R.S.: Fathers as Teachers, Helping, Encouraging,
Reading, Supporting. This program is funded by a separate Department of
Education, Title I grant.
4. The San Rafael Public Library will operate a project called Civic
Orientation for Newcomers. This program is funded by a separate Department of
Education, Title I grant.
5. The Marin County Free Library will operate an ESL Literacy Program
for adults in West Marin. The West Marin Program is funded by a separate
Department of Education, Title VI grant.
6. Meetings will be scheduled regularly between the coordinator and staff of
the joint program and the coordinators of the Family Literacy Program,
F.A.T.H.E.R.S. at San Quentin, Civic Orientation and the West Marin Office to
maintain continuity, exchange ideas, and provide public awareness of all parts of
the Marin Literacy Program.
G. Coalitions
1. The Marin Literacy Program will continue to be involved with coalitions
in the community that deal with social services, literacy or ESL providers.
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