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Home My WebLink AboutPD Camp Chance 20171'! SAN RAFAEL Agenda Item No: . THE CITY WITH A MISSION Meeting Date: June 19, 2017 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Police — Youth Services Bureau Prepared by: Rebecca L. Kuga, City Manager Approval: Program Supervisor TOPIC: Camp Chance 2017 — "Bringing Cops and Kids Together" SUBJECT: Resolution of the San Rafael City Council approving and supporting Camp Chance 2017. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council adopt a resolution approving and supporting Camp Chance 2017. BACKGROUND: In 1999, the San Rafael Police Department, through its Youth Services Bureau, created a one-week summer camp called "Camp Chance" (Project #31054) for at -risk and underserved youth ages eleven through thirteen living in our community. Camp Chance continues to grow and we have raised over $64,000 this year for the upcoming summer program. Children participate in traditional camping activities, such as swimming, hiking and nature studies. In addition, they are given the opportunity to create and foster rapport with peace officers in a personal and relaxed setting, and this rapport historically has continued to flourish when the children return home. In 2004, the Marin County Sheriff's Office ("MCSO") joined the San Rafael Police Department in presenting the program and the number of campers has grown substantially. In 2008, SRPD and MCSO partnered with the Marin County Office of Education ("MCOE") and selected Walker Creek Ranch, an MCOE facility, to host Camp Chance. We are returning to this venue which allows us to offer children a superior environment and camping experience for a lower cost. Camp Chance will be held July 10 — 14, 2017 and a minimum of 75 youth will attend at the cost of $760 per child. Since 2004, Camp Chance has been funded through donations of time and money; all donated money is dedicated directly to cover the cost of sending children to camp. According to the 2010 US Census, almost 25% of families in San Rafael have incomes below the federal poverty level. The majority of children who attend Camp Chance are Latinos from low income homes. Over 920 youth from all over Marin and Sonoma County have benefited from this enriching camping program since its inception in 1999. Middle schools through -out Marin County nominate children and we announce the program on our Camp Chance Facebook page. We now enjoy brand recognition and also receive calls directly from parents asking that their children be considered for Camp Chance. We strive to keep older children who have aged out from the program involved by FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: 9-3-30 Council Meeting: 06/19/2017 Disposition: Resolution 14354 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 offering counselor -in -training (CIT) volunteer positions for kids 15 - 17 years old and hiring camp counselors for alumni over the age of 18. ANALYSIS: Camp Chance creates an opportunity for community partnership between at -risk youth and law enforcement and does not place a financial burden on the City of San Rafael. Moreover, it reduces juvenile crime by offering these youth a structured and challenging, but enjoyable, overnight summer camp experience that builds rapport and trust with law enforcement. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Camp Chance has a website (cam pchanceconnect.orq), Facebook page and YouTube channel. The program is promoted to the community through social media, through the schools, word of mouth, and an annual fundraising dinner. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City of San Rafael. NxK01LyiI►yil=1zl9]=1OX-ATO Ito] ►F That the City Council adopt the resolution approving and supporting Camp Chance. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 14354 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING AND SUPPORTING CAMP CHANCE 2017 WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and the County of Marin and the Marin County Office of Education entered into a written Memorandum of Agreement dated June 25, 2013 to facilitate Camp Chance 2013; and WHEREAS, this written Memorandum of Agreement is still in effect; and WHEREAS, Camp Chance, in existence since 1999, creates an opportunity for community partnership between law enforcement and at -risk youth and this partnership helps deter youth crime and increases a sense of hope for a future filled with positive choices; and WHEREAS, Camp Chance gives community at -risk youth an opportunity to experience a structured and challenging, but enjoyable, overnight summer camp experience; and WHEREAS, the Camp Chance experience fosters increased self-esteem and gives at - risk youth another opportunity to learn about healthy minds, emotions and bodies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves and supports Camp Chance 2017. I, Esther Beirne, 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 the City of San Rafael, held on Monday, the 19th day of June 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None Esther Beirne, City Clerk tA RAFq�` -+ z y WJTH ar"�� ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Use this cover sheet with each submittal of a staff report before approval by the City Council. Save staff report (including this cover sheet) along with all related attachments in the Team Drive (T:) --> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 4 AGENDA ITEM APPROVAL PROCESS 4 [DEPT - AGENDA TOPIC] Agenda Item # Date of Meeting: 6/19/2017 From: Rebecca Kuga Department: Youth Services Bureau Date: 6/8/2017 Topic: Camp Chance 2017 - "Bringing Cops and Kids Together" Subject: Resolution of the San Rafael City Council approving and supporting Camp Chance 2017. Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Professional Services Agreement ❑ Other: APPROVALS ® Finance Director Remarks: Approved - MM - 6/9/17 ® City Attorney Remarks: LG -Approved 6/9/17 ® Author, review and accept City Attorney / Finance changes Remarks: ® City Manager Remarks: