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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPickleweed Advisory Committee 2024-06-05 Agenda Packet
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Attend and Participate in Person at Albert J. Boro Community Center, Meeting Room 3
50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
-OR –
Watch on Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/PWAC-6-5-2024
Telephone: (669)900-9128
Meeting ID: 933 3089 5431
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of April 3, 2024
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2. Public Comment from the in-person audience regarding items not listed on the agenda.
Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 2 minutes.
MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
If necessary to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits
for the presentations by individual speakers.
3. Schoolyear Co-Sponsorship Application Committee Recommendations
A. Marin YMCA: YMCA 2024-2025 Afterschool Program
B. Tamalpais Adult School: English as a Second Language Classes
C. DrawBridge: Weekly Expressive Art Groups
D. Parent Services Project: Aprendiendo Juntos
E. Vivalon: Zumba by Vivalon
F. The Canal Alliance/ACCESS U Foundation: Canal FC
G. Troop 2000: Scouts BSA
H. The Canal Arts: Canal Family Arts
4. New Co-Sponsorship Application and Final Report Presentations:
A. Raíces Del Canal: 2024-2025 Afterschool Program
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings or community events attended by the Committee
members.
STAFF COMMENTS
6. Updates and Events of Interest
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 7, 2024 (In Person- Albert J. Boro Community Center)
ADJOURNMENT
Notice
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Committee less than 72 hours before the
meeting, shall be available for inspection online and in the Albert J. Boro Community Center placed with other agenda -
related materials on the table in front of the [location prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters may be requested
by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing city.clerk@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California Telecommunications
Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in
accessible formats upon request. To request Spanish language interpretation, please submit an online form at
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/request-for-interpretation/. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple
chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Miercoles, Junio 5,2024
7:00 P.M.
Reunion Hibrida:
Asista en persona en el Centro Comunitario Albert J. Boro, Salón de reunión 3
50 Canal Street
-OR –
Vea en Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/PWAC-6-5-2024
Telefono: (669)900-9128
ID de reunion: 933 3089 5431
Llamar a Orden
MINUTOS
1. Aprobar los minutos de la reunión ordinara de abril 3, 2024
REUNIÓN ABIERTA AL PÚBLICO
2. Comentarios públicos de la audiencia en persona sobre temas que no figuran en la agenda..
Los comentarios no pueden durar más de 2 minutos
ASUNTOS ANTE EL COMITÉ
Si es necesario para asegurar la finalización de los siguientes puntos, el presidente puede
establecer límites de tiempo para las presentaciones de los oradores individuales.
3. Solicitud de copatrocinio del año escolar y presentaciones del informe final:
A. Marin YMCA – YMCA 2024-2025 Programa después de escuela
B. Tamalpais Adult School: Ingles como segundo lenguaje
C. Drawbridge: Grupos Semanales de Arte Expresivo
D. Parent Services Project: Aprendiendo Juntos
E. Vivalon: Zumba by Vivalon
F. Canal Alliance/ ACCESS U Foundation: Canal FC
G. Troop 2000: Scouts BSA
H. The Canal Arts: Canal Family Arts
4. Nueva Solicitud de Co-Patrocinio y Presentaciones del Informe Final
A. Raíces Del Canal: 2024-2025 Programa después de escuela
INFORMES Y COMENTARIOS DEL COMITÉ
5. Otros informes breves sobre las reuniones o eventos comunitarios a los que asistan los
miembros del Comité.
COMENTARIOS DEL PERSONAL
6. Actualizaciones y eventos de interés
PRÓXIMA REUNIÓN ORDINARIA: Agosto 7, 2024 (En Persona- Centro Comunitario Albert J
Boro)
APLAZAMIENTO
Noticia
Cualquier registro relacionado con un tema de la agenda, recibido por una mayoría o más del Comité menos de 72 horas
antes de la reunión, estará disponible para su inspección en línea y en el Centro Comunitario Albert J. Boro colocado con
otros materiales relacionados con la agenda sobre la mesa. frente al [lugar antes de la reunión. Se pueden solicitar
intérpretes de lenguaje de señas llamando al (415) 485-3066 (voz), enviando un correo electrónico a
city.clerk@cityofsanrafael.org o utilizando el Servicio de retransmisión de telecomunicaciones de California marcando
"711", al menos 72 horas antes de la reunión. Las copias de los documentos están disponibles en formatos accesibles a
pedido. Para solicitar interpretación en español, envíe un formulario en línea en https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/request -
for-interpretation/. Para permitir que las personas con enfermedades ambientales o sensibilidad química múltiple asistan
a la reunión/audiencia, se solicita a las personas que se abstengan de usar productos perfumados.
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 3, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
Watch on Zoom:https://tinyurl.com/PWAC-4-3-2023
CALL TO ORDER
Telephone: (669) 900-9128
Meeting ID: 933 3089 5431
Chair Mason called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Mason
Member Nguyen
Member Ruiz
Member Sprague
Member Vasquez
Member Yost
Park & Recreation Commissioner Pasternak
Absent: Member Ceballos, Member Hau-Guiterrez, Member Palacios, Member
Tanchez
Also Present: Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kate Hagemann, City of San Rafael Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Planner
Cory Bytof, City of San Rafael Sustainability Program Manager
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
Chair Mason made a date correction on Item 4 which should read, 2024 Meeting Schedule.
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of February 7, 2024
Member Sprague moved and Member Yost seconded, to approve the meetings
minutes of February 7, 2024.
AYES: Members: Nguyen, Ruiz, Sprague, Vasquez, Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ceballos, Hau-Guiterrez, Palacios, Tanchez
ABSTAINED: Members: None
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Minutes approved as submitted.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda
None.
MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
If necessary, to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time
limits for the presentations by individual speakers.
3. Presentations:
A. Sea Level Rise – Kate Hagemann, City of San Rafael Climate Adaptation and
Resilience Planner & Cory Bytof, City of San Rafael Sustainability Program
Manager
Chair Mason introduced Kate Hagemann who is the City of San Rafael
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planner who gave her presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the Members
Public Comment: None
B. Canal Garbage Q & A – Cory Bytof, City of San Rafael Sustainability Program
Manager
Chair Mason introduced Cory Bytof the City of San Rafael Sustainability
Program Manager who gave an overview of the program.
Staff responded to questions from the Members
Public Comment: None
4. Summer Co-Sponsorship Application Committee Recommendations
A. Marin YMCA: YMCA Summer Camp @ Al Boro Community Center
Chair Mason gave a brief overview of the Marin YMCA Summer Camp Co-
Sponsorship application.
Member Yost moved and Member Vasquez seconded, to approve the Marin YMCA
Summer Camp Co-Sponsorship Application at Al Boro Community Center.
AYES: Members: Nguyen, Ruiz, Sprague, Vasquez, Yost
NOES: Members: None
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ABSENT: Members: Ceballos, Hau-Guiterrez, Palacios, Tanchez
ABSTAINED: Members: None
5. Summer Co-Sponsorship Application Committee Recommendations
A. Marin YMCA: YMCA 2024-2025 Afterschool Program
Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for the Marin YMCA
2024-2025 Afterschool Program. Mr. Mason introduced Bethel Gebreyesus with the
Marin YMCA who gave her presentation.
Staff and Ms. Gebreyesus responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
B. Tamalpais Adult School: English as a Second Language Classes
Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for the Tamalpais Adult
School: English as a Second Language Classes. Mr. Mason introduced Sue Hall who
gave her presentation.
Staff and Ms. Hall responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
C. DrawBridge: Weekly Expressive Arts Groups
Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for the DrawBridge:
Weekly Expressive Arts Groups. Mr. Mason introduced Tracy Bays-Boothe who gave
her presentation.
Staff and Ms. Bays-Boothe responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
D. Parent Services Project: Aprendiendo Juntos
Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for the Parent Services
Project: Aprendiendo Jutos. Mr. Mason introduced Perla De Los Santos who gave her
presentation.
Staff and Ms. De Los Santos responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
E. Vivalon: Zumba by Vivalon
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Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for the Vivalon: Zumba
by Vivalon. Mr. Mason introduced Rebekah Wilson who gave her presentation.
Staff and Ms. Wilson responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
F. The Canal Alliance/ACCESS U Foundation: Canal FC
Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for the Canal
Alliance/ACCESS U Foundation: Canal FC. Mr. Mason introduced Omar Carrera who
gave his presentation.
Staff and Mr. Carrera responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
G. Troop 2000: Scouts BSA
Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for the Troop 2000:
Scouts BSA. Mr. Mason introduced Delia Lucio and Carla Ramos who gave their
presentation.
Staff, Delia Lucio and Carla Ramos responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
H. The Canal Arts: Canal Family Arts
Mr. Mason gave an overview of the Co-Sponsorship application for The Canal Arts:
Canal Family Arts. Mr. Mason introduced Vladimir Cuevas who gave his presentation.
Staff and Mr. Cuevas responded to questions from the members.
Public comments: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
6. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Member Sprague expressed her frustration for the City of San Rafael’s long timeline for
improvements such as parking issues and the garbage changes.
Member Ruiz shared that the Canal Alliance is spreading the word and encouraging
people to sign up for notifications with Alert Marin.
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STAFF COMMENTS
7. Updates and Events of Interest
Chair Mason provided the following updates:
Recreation and Department of Public Works staff continue to provide input to the
consultant to fine tune the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project. DPW continues to
work with BCDC (Bay Conservation and Development Commission) whose jurisdiction
over San Francisco Bay extends over Bay tidal areas for their approval, and the project
also need to work around clapper rail breeding season.
Staff recently found out that the Marin Audubon’s Tiscornia Marsh Project, which is
directly adjacent to ours and will, among other environmental improvements, will raise
the levy surrounding part of the soccer field, basketball court and expanded parking lot,
will be delayed another year. This is problematic for us as our project was to include
ADA access to the new, higher levy and due to our grant constraints, needs to be
finished by a specific time which more than likely now will not correspond with the Marsh
project. Staff will be requesting a meeting with the Tiscornia team to come up with an
agreement.
We still hope to go out to bid later this spring and start construction of the all-weather turf
soccer fields on September 1, 2024. The area where the outdoor basketball court and
extended parking lot are planned will potentially serve as the construction staging area
and then construction on those amenities that are also close to the water, will possibly
begin September 1, 2025. The new park restroom, adult fitness area, and gazebo could
potentially be scheduled to be installed in between those amenities on the schedule
since they are set back from the water.
The Custodian recruitment application deadline was April 1 and we had 53 applicants.
The first interviews will be April 10th and the second interview scheduled for April 12th.
The City is waiting for a string of dry weather before the replacement of the Art and Teen
Room windows can happen. We are hopeful that Canal Arts will submit their final
required paperwork soon so that the mural can go before the City Council for final
approval in the next month or two and hopefully the painting can begin on the front of the
Center this summer.
Winter Spring programs are in full swing and we are taking registrations for summer
camps and programs. This summer we will be directly offering:
• Canal Karate
• Canal Mini Soccer League
• Multiple Dance, Music, Theater, Arts & Fitness Summer Camps
• Junior Giants Baseball/Softball (Led by our own Program Coordinator Stephen
Rogers)
• Multicultural Older Adult Program and Congregate Meal
• National Academy of Athletics Basketball Camps
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• National Academy of Athletics All Sports Camp
• San Rafael Basketball Academy Camp (Taught by our own Program
Coordinator Stephen Rogers)
• Yoga for Adults
• …Plus other partnered programs here at the Center and Park.
The indoor, drop-in, unsupervised Pickleball program was scheduled to conclude at the end
of February but since the rains continued, was extended through March.
The Dia de los Muertos Organizing Committee began meeting last month to plan for this
year’s event, which will be bigger and better than past years. Downtown Car Procession will
be Saturday, October 19 and the main event at the Albert J. Boro Community Center will be
on Saturday, November 2nd.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Mason adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2024
Catherine Quffa, Library & Recreation Director
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item # 3.A.
TITLE: Marin YMCA 2024/2025 Afterschool Program Co-Sponsorship
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting a fee
reduction or waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center’s Meeting Rooms and
Picnic Area for a 2024/2025 afterschool program Monday through Friday, August 12,
2024 through June 13, 2025, excluding holidays and closures, with permission for City
staff to grant additional space on a day-to-day basis, depending on availability.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from YMCA requesting a full fee-waiver, valued at
$46,638.00, for use the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Park for
their afterschool program for Canal children.
The application requests use of many of the Center’s rooms and amenities. As was done
in the past, in order to accommodate other offerings in the facility, the City co-sponsored
and provided the YMCA with three meeting rooms and the picnic area daily. Additional
rooms are granted on a daily, space available, basis. The listed fiscal impact of the
program, therefore, reflects the base fees and not the extras that will be added during the
period of use.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co-sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together. Members
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must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The non-profit value of granting a full co-sponsorship for the meeting rooms and picnic
area total $46,638.00, while still retaining space for other programs. The fee waiver
potentially results in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be interested renting
the facilities at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
No action is required by the Committee.
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1.Co-Sponsorship Application
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
CO-SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Section I-About the Applicant Agency
Date Submitted: ________________ Revision Dates (if applicable) ___________________________
Title of Program: _____________________________________________________________________
Co-sponsoring agency or individual: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________ Ext. _______________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Website: ___________________________________________________________________________
Non-Profit 501c3 Number: __
Principal contacts:
Name: _________________________ Phone: Email: ______________________
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes
If no, start date of original program: __________________ Location: ________________________
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
?NNo
02/26/2024
YMCA @ Al Boro
YMCA of San Francisco; Marin Branch
1500 Los Gamos Dr. San Rafael, Ca 94903
415-492-9622
Bgebreyesus@ymcasf.org
ymcasf.org/marin
Bethel Gebreyesus
Bgebreyesus@ymcasf.org
Albert J. Boro Community Center8/12/2024
In partnership with the San Rafael City Schools we will provide a safe and enriching
environment for the students at Bahia Vista and San Pedro. We provide academic support,
enrichment activities and social-emotional support for the youth.
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
Children will have a safe space - emotionally and physically
Children will have a supportive environment where they can explore, learn and grow
Children will interact positively with the staff and each other
Children will engage with new ideas and experiences
Program Measurement Quality Index (PQMI) - survey for participants 3rd-5th grade and
families for direct feedback on their program experience
Aeries & Paper Sign in & Out sheets.
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Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
Core+HHcombo_3-5_PAPER_Eng
YMCA of San Fransisco Youth Core Survey
24-25 Al Boro rough budget
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
Program Name:
Report prepared by:
Name _____________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Date submitted: __________________________________
Date program completed: __________________________
How many total people were served? _________________
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
YMCA @ Al Boro
Bethel Gebreyesus Director of Youth Development
02/26/2024
6/13/2024
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1.Children will have a safe space - emotionally and physically
2.Children will have a supportive environment where they can explore, learn and grow
3.Children will interact positively with the staff and each other
4.Children will engage with new ideas and experiences
5.Children completed a 6-week Tennis Enrichment in Partnership with Serving Up Hope
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B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome, and
provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and measurement
strategy.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Boards attention, and any general comments about your program.
Surveys are administered at the end of the year. The program is still in session.
Children continue to receive academic, emotional and tangible support from the Al Boro YMCA
staff. Children in the program engage with new ideas and develop their social emotional skills by
working with their peers. In partnership with Serving Up Hope, children in the program
completed a 6-week Tennis basics Enrichment. Through the Tennis program children learned
team-work, problem solving, strategy, and good sportsmanship.
Al Boro ASP(August-June)
Budget based on serving 75 youth
School year program Per 4 week session, assuming ASP hours 2-6pm
School year program Payrate Hours Subtotal FICA WC UE Benefits Total Session
Staff #1 $22.00 22 $484.00 $37.03 $10.89 $9.68 $541.60
Staff #2 $22.00 22 $484.00 $37.03 $10.89 $9.68 $541.60
Staff #3 $22.00 22 $484.00 $37.03 $10.89 $9.68 $541.60
Staff #4 $22.00 22 $484.00 $37.03 $9.00 $9.68 $539.71
Staff #5 $22.00 22 $484.00 $37.03 $11.00 $9.68 $541.71
Mental Health Support Staff $42.00 10 $420.00 $32.13 $12.00 $8.40 $350.00 $472.53
Site Coordinator $28.00 40 $1,120.00 $85.68 $25.20 $22.40 $700.00 $1,253.28
SRCS programs Site Director $35.00 20 $700.00 $53.55 $15.75 $14.00 $350.00 $783.30
$- $- $- $- $-
Executive Supervision/Support $650.00
$1,400.00 $5,865.31 4 $24,861.24
Expense Total per month # of Youth Per Youth per month 24-25 SY Total
Staffing $24,861.24 75 $331.48 $248,612
Supplies $3,750.00 75 $50.00 $37,500
Admin $6,294.47 75 $83.93 $62,945
Start up supplies $0
TOTAL $34,905.71 $465.41 $349,057.13
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item #3.B.
TITLE: Tamalpais Adult School: English as a Second Language Class Co-
Sponsorship Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting
Tamalpais Adult School a fee reduction or waiver for the use of an Albert J. Boro
Community Center Meeting Room on Monday and Wednesday mornings from
September 9, 2024 through May 28, 2025, with breaks during school holidays and
closures.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from Tamalpais Adult School requesting full co-
sponsorship of rental fees valued at $3,240.00 for use of a Meeting Room on Mondays
and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 11:00 am from September 9, 2024 through May 28,
2025.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co -sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together. Members
must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the co-sponsorship totals $3,240.00. A fee reduction or
waiver would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Meeting Room at that time.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1.Use Agreement Application
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
CO-SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Section I-About the Applicant Agency
Date Submitted: ________________ Revision Dates (if applicable) ___________________________
Title of Program: _____________________________________________________________________
Co-sponsoring agency or individual: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________ Ext. _______________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Website: ___________________________________________________________________________
Non-Profit 501c3 Number: ________________
Principal contacts:
Name: _________________________ Phone: _______________ Email: ______________________
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes No
If no, start date of original program: __________________ Location: ________________________
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
March 6, 2024
Tamalpais Adult School, English as a Second Language Classes
375 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945 3780
JNaish@tamdistrict.org
www.tamadulted.org
LEA
Sue Hall
415. 945 1057 Shall@tamdistrict.org
Albert J. Boro Community Center2018-19
Tamalpais Adult School provides free ESL, GED, High School Diploma and Home Care Aid
classes to adults in Marin County. TAS partners with school districts, College of Marin, Marin
Adult Education Consortium, and non-profit organizations to support adult learners, many of
whom have been under-served in education, to thrive in their community, learn English, attain
high school equivalency, attend college, and earn a family-sustainable wage. Tam Adult
School is a WASC accredited school and is celebrating over 90 years of service to adult
learners in Marin County.
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
Tam Adult School has enjoyed a partnership with Albert J. Boro and Bahia Vista Elementary
School for 7+ years and has successfully provided ESL classes to San Rafael parents who
assess at the lowest level of English language proficiency.
CASAS reading assessments are conducted for each enrolled student prior to classes
beginning and once again after 50+ hours of instruction. El Civics assessments are conducted
five times per school year to measure student learning in areas such as community resources,
employment skills, and utilizing technology.
Regular attendance is required and student persistence is reported quarterly. Regular
semi-weekly attendance is expected of students and most students will record a minimum of 60
direct instructional hours throughout the fall and spring semesters.
1. Apply language, critical thinking and transferable skills to real-world contexts
Measurement: EL Civics written and oral assessments after 30 hours of instruction (El Civics Units include Qualities of An Effective Employee,
Community Resources, and Utilizing Technology to Communicate), and CASAS scores for all students measuring growth with pre and post
assessments after 50 hours of instruction per student. CASAS individual score reports are available and will be used to differentiate curriculum.
2. Use our College of Marin and Marin County partnerships to increase learning and use of community resources and transition opportunities
Measurement: Introduction to community resources in Marin County, transition planning appointments with COM counselor, college guest
presentations, partner presentations on employment support services, CAL WORKS, bilingual support services, health presentations (Narcan, etc.),
El Civics assessments including "Community Resources", and student surveys.
3. Increase access to technology and develop digital literacy skills to access, analyze and communicate information
Measurement: El Civics assessments including "Utilizing Technology to Communicate" Unit Test, teacher assessments of computer skills such as
using the Internet, emailing, applying for employment and courses/education, and instructional tools such as Zoom and Google Suite tools. A Tech 4
Life component is taught each semester. Chromebooks are loaned to students as needed and the instructor uses iPhone accessible programs. TAS
utilizes student surveys and TopsPro data reporting tools regularly. Student data is shared with TAS teachers for curriculum and program
improvement. All data is reported to TAS director quarterly.
Attendance is taken at each class session using the ASAP student information system.
Attendance is reported weekly and reviewed monthly and quarterly. Calls/texts/emails are made
to students who are absent and staff follow up with students who are no longer attending or who
have missed 3+ class sessions.
CASAS pre- and post- assessments are compared for each student to determine learning gains
achieved, El Civics assessments passed, and total attendance hours achieved.
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Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in-kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
Students are provided with a Google survey (updated annually with whole staff input) at least
one time per year to assess their satisfaction with the program, provide a confidential voice for
program improvement, and to solicit feedback. It is a very useful and valuable tool for program
improvement. The student survey is provided in English and Spanish. Google translate allows
for translation of the survey in many additional languages.
N/A
Cindy Winship, ESL Teacher - cwinship@tamdistrict.org
Isabel Farga, Secretary at Tam Adult School - Ifarga@tamdistrict.org
Monica McMillan, Secretary at Tam Adult School - mmcmillan@tamdistrict.org
Luiza Bertozo, Paraeducator at Tam Adult School - lbertozo@tamdistrict.org
Rebecca Nowlen, Marin Adult Education Outreach Coordinator - rnowlen@tamdistrict.org
Mari Kernan, Principal at Bahia Vista School Support in marketing, enroll
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Attach a program budget. 6HH (QG 2I <HDU 5HSRUW
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
ESL morning attendance sample report - ASAP (January 2024)
ESL morning learning gains, total hours of attendance, pre-post tests by student
EL Civics Schedule and Topics covered (2023-2024)
El Civics assessments and student scores
2022-23 TAS End of Year Report (23-24 Report available after September 2024)
2022-23 End of Year Student Survey (23-24 Survey available after May 2024)
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
Program Name:
Report prepared by:
Name _____________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Date submitted: __________________________________
Date program completed: __________________________
How many total people were served? _________________
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
Tamalpais Adult School, English As A Second Language Class
Sue Hall Assistant Director
March 6 2024
May 2024
11
Apply language and critical thinking to real-world contexts; Use school and community resources to enhance
learning; Acquire digital literacy skills to access information
Attendance: As seen on the attached report, 11 students are attending the morning ESL class regularly, total
attendance hours is 516 for the class, average attendance for the year (at time of this writing) is 43 hours over
the course of the year per student. This indicates student attendance is strong. Please see attached
attendance report.
All students (10 plus hours) have participated and passed between 2-3 EL Civics units which is a
measurement of learning gains. All students now use their personal loaner Chromebooks to access their
emails, instruction and assignments, and online learning tools and websites. Students use their Chromebooks
to take El Civics assessments and use the devices at home to complete additional practice assignments. The
CASAS tests have been administered and will be given again in May to assess student growth. See attached
learning gains report.
ESL teacher Cindy Winship continues to remain dedicated to the program and provide students with a strong
community classroom experience at Albert J. Boro Community Center.
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B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome, and
provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and measurement
strategy.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Board’s attention, and any general comments about your program.
Attached documents show student hours of attendance and student learning for this 2023-2024
school year to date.
ASAP Attendance: average attendance hours per student enrolled in the AM class is 43 direct
instructional hours (and growing).
EL Civics assessments: Over 100% of the class has passed at least 2 EL Civics assessments
at the time of this writing, expectation is that most students in class will pass the 3-4 EL Civics
assessments by the end of the year.
CASAS assessments will be given in May and we expect to see learning gains after 60 hours of
instruction.
2023-24 Student Satisfaction Survey: results will be available in mid-May 2024
2023-24 End of Year Report: available in September 2024
We met our objectives but hope to see additional learning gains with students after increasing
their access to technology. For example, all students now have Chromebooks on loan to help
support learning and skills practice at home.
Tam Adult School is thankful for the opportunity to partner with the city of San Rafael's Albert J.
Boro Community Center by providing adult learners access to free English classes. Providing a
central location to access free education classes is vital in the Canal area of San Rafael.
The morning ESL class has been very successful, attendance is strong as are learning gains.
This time is an alternative to many students who cannot attend evening classes. Cindy Winship
is an experienced, dedicated teacher who has enjoyed working at AJB for years. We look
forward to continuing a partnership with Albert J. Boro Community Center to serve adult
learners who live primarily in the surrounding neighborhood.
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item #3.C.
TITLE: DrawBridge- Weekly Expressive Art Groups Co-Sponsorship
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting a fee
reduction or waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Art Room on
Monday afternoons from September 9, 2024 through August 25, 2025, excluding
holidays and closures.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from DrawBridge requesting a full fee-waiver, valued at
$1,408.00, for use of the Art Room on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, excluding
holidays, September 9, 2024 through August 25, 2025.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co -sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together. Members
must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the rental totals $1,408.00. A fee reduction or waiver
would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Art Room at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
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Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1.Use Agreement Application
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
CO-SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Section I-About the Applicant Agency
Date Submitted: ________________ Revision Dates (if applicable) ___________________________
Title of Program: _____________________________________________________________________
Co-sponsoring agency or individual: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________ Ext. _______________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Website: ___________________________________________________________________________
Non-Profit 501c3 Number: __
Principal contacts:
Name: _________________________ Phone: Email:
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes No
If no, start date of original program: __________________ Location: ________________________
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
3.12.24
DrawBridge Weekly Expressive Art Groups
PO Box 2698 San Rafael CA 94912
415.444.0930
tracy@drawbridge.org
www.drawbridge.org
Tracy Bays-Boothe
Art Room 2013
For over 35 years, DrawBridge has provided free expressive arts programs for children in
shelters, affordable housing facilities, and community centers across the Bay Area. Always
free, DrawBridge programs are offered where children live, removing barriers of access for
the families we serve. DrawBridge's trained facilitators and volunteers provide children a fun,
supportive environment to explore playful creativity that is critical to healthy development and
emotional well-being.
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
1. To provide a weekly art group that helps children develop a sense of group cohesiveness,
compassion, creativity, and self-confidence.
2. To provide an outlet for the creative emotional expression for children which may not be
regularly available in other settings.
3. To serve 50 or more unduplicated young people from a variety of backgrounds, who will
attend the group 450 times or more per calendar year.
1. Children will be offered encouragement, non-judgmental respect, and compassion each time
they attend a group. Creative exploration will be fostered as well as their enjoyment of the
process, promoting feelings of self-worth. Collaborative learning and encouragement of others
will be modeled by facilitators and encouraged with the group. Qualitative feedback will be
gathered from children, facilitators, volunteers, and site staff around these outcomes.
2. Short and long-term qualitative measurements of wellbeing will be gathered including
anecdotal feedback, observations, and opportunities for self-reporting. DrawBridge will solicit
evaluations and document feedback from children and their caregivers.
3. Success will also be measured by the number of individual children served as well as the
number of child visits to DrawBridge groups at each site.
Participants sign in as they arrive, and facilitators track attendance at each group. Attendance
information is submitted monthly to DrawBridge through an online attendance portal in which
facilitators upload information on each group. A screen shot of DrawBridge’s attendance form
and online facilitator portal is attached.
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Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in-kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
Children are asked about their experience and feelings about DrawBridge programs.
Caregivers are asked what they notice about their children after participating in DrawBridge
programs. Samples from the most recent caregiver and participant surveys are included as an
attachment. Observations, program feedback, and testimonials are also gathered from
volunteers and facilitators.
In addition to current evaluation strategies, DrawBridge will embark on a comprehensive
program evaluation in 2024. Children, families, facilitators, volunteers, and partner site
coordinators will be invited to participate in qualitative post-program evaluations to measure
impact and identify successes and opportunities for program improvement.
Kathleen Keating, Art Group Facilitator
Sarah Yazdani, Program Manager
We do not receive direct funds for this group.
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Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
- Application Form
- Program Budget
- Outcome Statement Form (included in application)
- Community Outreach Plan (included in application)
- Attendance Reporting Requirements
- Program Evaluation Form
- Final (or Interim) Report (Renewals Only included in this application
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
Program Name:
Report prepared by:
Name _____________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Date submitted: __________________________________
Date program completed: __________________________
How many total people were served? _________________
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
DrawBridge Weekly Expressive Art Groups
Tracy Bays-Boothe Executive Director
3.12.24
Ongoing
334 (to date)
1. To provide a weekly art group that helps children develop a sense of group cohesiveness, compassion,
self-discipline, and self-worth.
2. To provide an outlet for emotional expression which may not be available to them in any other
environment.
3. To serve 50 or more unduplicated young people from a variety of backgrounds, will attend the group 450
times or more.
To date, DrawBridge programs at the Albert J. Boro Community Center have served an estimated 65
unduplicated children with a total program attendance of 334 children since the beginning of the grant period.
This year, as part of DrawBridge's free weekly expressive arts groups, participants at the Boro Center have
enjoyed holiday distributions of art supplies and Creativity Kits from our partners at Blick Art Materials,
opportunities to participate in San Rafael's Day of the Dead events, and expanded program opportunities
including DrawBridge's Summer Art Adventures program and new annual children's exhibition "Drawn
Together: Celebrating DrawBridge Youth Artists." The average attendance for DrawBridge programs at the
Albert J. Boro Community Center has been consistently strong and we anticipate meeting our annual
attendance goals of 450 children served by the end of August as stated in our application.
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B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome, and
provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and measurement
strategy.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Board’s attention, and any general comments about your program.
1. Children will be offered encouragement, non-judgmental respect, and compassion each time
they attend a group. Creative exploration will be fostered as well as their enjoyment of the
process, promoting feelings of self-worth. Collaborative learning and encouragement of others
will be modeled by facilitators and encouraged with the group. Qualitative feedback will be
gathered from children, facilitators, volunteers, and site staff around these outcomes.
2. Short and long-term qualitative measurements of wellbeing will be gathered including
anecdotal feedback, observations, and opportunities for self-reporting. DrawBridge will solicit
evaluations and document feedback from children and their caregivers.
3. Success will also be measured by the number of individual children served as well as the
number of child visits to DrawBridge groups at each site.
We anticipate meeting our objectives this year and expanding evaluation offerings in 2024 to
measure program impact not only at the Boro Center but across the community at large to
better serve the families and children who participate in our programs.
DrawBridge has offered expressive arts programs to the Canal community for over 25 years.
This past year, the number of children served by DrawBridge increased by 250%, reaching
more than 5,000 families. Working in collaboration with site directors and long-time artist and
facilitator Kathleen Keating, a San Rafael native, DrawBridge is looking forward to once again
offering free expressive on-site arts programs to children at the Albert J. Boro Community
Center.
PROGRAM BUDGET, FYE 24
One site, based on 45 sessions per year
Facilitators $3600
Community Artists $1000
Program Manager $3500
Payroll Taxes $1000
Art Materials and Supplies $1500
Training and Recruitment $1500
Marketing and Advertising $100
Printing $100
Insurance $200
Supplies Storage $200
TOTAL $12,700
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item #3.D.
TITLE: Parent Services Project: Aprendiendo Juntos Co-Sponsorship
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting Parent
Services Project a fee reduction or waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community
Center Multipurpose Room on Thursday mornings from September 5, 2024 through
June 6, 2025, excluding holidays and closures.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from Parent Services Project requesting a full fee-waiver,
valued at $9,823.00 for use of the Multipurpose Room on Thursdays from 9:00 am to
2:30 pm, excluding holidays and closures. The applicant also listed Fridays on the co-
sponsorship application but is aware that the Multipurpose Room is not eligible for co-
sponsorship on Fridays, and therefore is willing to pay for rental fees for that day.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co -sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together. Members
must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the co-sponsorship totals $9,823.00. A fee reduction or
waiver would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Multipurpose Room at that time.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1.Use Agreement Application
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
1. Coordinate 4 interactive developmental playgroups for children ages birth-5 and their
caregivers, four times/two days per week, 1.5 hours per group.
2. The interactive playgroup will provide school readiness activities that are developmentally
appropriate to the children's ages and will provide caregivers with information and resources to
support raising children.
3. Families must live in San Rafael and have limited to no access to early care and education.
1. 100 families per year are engaged in weekly developmentally appropriate playgroups including bilingual
socialization and learning opportunities for children and families.
2. 100% of children identified without insurance will be connected to resources to become insured by year end.
3. 75% of parents will report new knowledge gained about community resources.
4. 75% of parents will indicate that they have seen improvement in their children's readiness for school.
5. 75% of parents will report that they have built knowledge and skills related to parenting and their children's
development.
6. 75% of parents will report increased connection with their child(ren).
7. 75% of parents will report increased connection with other parents.
8. Quality, bi-lingual and culturally competent mental health services will be available for all playgroup families who
seek support through a partnership with Jewish Family Children's Services
The attendance will be tracked by a weekly sign in sheet per playgroup.
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Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
sign in sheet
pre and post survey
projected budget
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
Program Name:
Report prepared by:
Name _____________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Date submitted: __________________________________
Date program completed: __________________________
How many total people were served? _________________
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
Aprendiendo Juntos
Balandra Fregoso Executive Director
3-18-24
6-7-24
116
The results of our goals and outcomes will not be determined until June/July once the program has been completed for the year. We will distribute
the post surveys mid to late May 2024.
As of this point in time, we believe that 100% of our outcomes will have been met by June 2024.
60 families are participating regularly in Aprendiendo Juntos this year. We will have held over 100 developmental playgroup sessions Sept
2023-June 2024. Playgroup includes developmentally rich play activities, parent support and education that encourages the healthy development
of infants and young children.
Aprendiendo Juntos has a positive reputation in the Canal and families know and trust Parent Services Project. We meet parents where they are
at and challenge them to learn new ways of engaging with the community and with their families. They are deeply committed to giving their
children a better life. Parent Leaders have been doing an amazing job hosting playgroups, growing their professional development skills and
creating a supportive learning environment for everyone.
In fiscal year 22-23 Aprendiendo Juntos reached the following performance measures:
- 65 families were engaged in weekly developmental playgroups this year including bilingual socialization and learning opportunities for children
and families.
- 100% of children identified without insurance were connected to resources to become insured by year end.
- 100% of parents reported new knowledge gained about community resources.
- 98% of parents indicated that they have seen improvement in their children's readiness for school.
- 98% of parents report that they have built knowledge and skills related to parenting and their children's development.
- 98% of parents report an increased connection with their child(ren).
- 100% of parents report an increased connection with other parents.
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B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome, and
provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and measurement
strategy.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Board’s attention, and any general comments about your program.
PSP conducts pre and post surveys in order to evaluate Aprendiendo Juntos. There are
parent-child activities, presentations, workshops and referrals throughout the year to help and
support families. Jewish Family Children's Services offers Early Childhood Mental Health
Consultation as well.
A lot has changed for Aprendiendo Juntos since last year. We decided to embrace a new
model and train parent leaders to host the playgroups. This has been challenging for org staff
as supporting parent leaders requires additional effort. Fortunately, the playgroup hosts have a
lot of experience as parents and leaders in the community. We have embraced this model and
will be expanding it to our others playgroups in Marin.
We firmly bellieve that we will reach all of our performance measures this year. This summer we will be hosting an
ECE Adacemy for parent leaders/ECE Promotoras. We will continue to offer behavioral health support and early
childhood mental health consultation through the partnership with JFCS and well as individual brief case
management for all playgroup families in need. PSP staff are trained in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) as
well as Parent Cafe's, both of which we hope to offer to playgroup families next year.
PSP supports families with young children who live in the Canal through our early literacy program, Raising A
Reader, as well as our tech-equity program, Impact Technology. PSP is represented on a variety of advisory
boards including, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, the Perinatal Service Network, the Marin Home Visiting
Collaborative, The Help Me Grow Leadership Team, the Immigrants Rights & Justice Coalition, The Marin Promise
Partnership Leadership Team and The Canal Community Response Team.
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item #3.E.
TITLE: Vivalon: Zumba by Vivalon Co-Sponsorship Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting a fee
reduction or waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Gymnasium or
Multipurpose Room on Thursday mornings for Zumba classes for older adults from
September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, excluding holidays and closures.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from Vivalon requesting a full fee-waiver, valued at
$2,063.00, for use of the Gymnasium or Multipurpose Room on Thursdays from 10:00
am to 11:00 am, excluding holidays and closures.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co -sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together. Members
must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the rental totals $2,063.00. A fee reduction or waiver
would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Gymnasium or Multipurpose Room at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Page 2 of 2
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1.Zumba by Vivalon Co-Sponsorship Application
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
1) Provide movement opportunity with lower intensity workout focusing on balance, range of
motion, and coordination. The class includes all elements of fitness such as cardiovascular,
muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.
1) Survey participants using our standard program survey (see attached) to report on quality of
instruction and overall satisfaction with the class. See how participants self-report on how they
are feeling by engaging in movement.
2) Track attendance as a percentage of capacity.
We will provide our instructor with a sign-in sheet for the class that both Vivalon and the center
can use to track attendance (see attached for a copy).
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Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in-kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
See our program survey attached.
Feedback from the instructor.
Jimna Calmell, Zumba Instructor,
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Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
Sample Attendance Sheet
Sample Survey
Program Budget
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
Program Name:
Report prepared by:
Name _____________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Date submitted: __________________________________
Date program completed: __________________________
How many total people were served? _________________
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
Zumba by Vivalon
Rebekah Wilson Programs Supervisor
3/12/2024
8/31/2024
34 as of 3/24
Stated Outcome:
1)Provide movement opportunity with lower intensity workout focusing on balance, range of
motion, and coordination. The class includes all elements of fitness such as cardiovascular,
muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.
Stated Measurements:
1) Survey participants using our standard program survey (see attached) to report on quality of
instruction and overall satisfaction with the class. See how participants self-report on how they
are feeling by engaging in movement.
2) Track attendance as a percentage of capacity.
Report on success of meeting outcome as of March 13, 2024:
1) We surveyed 6 participants, all of whom attend the class regularly. Of the 6 people surveyed,
all reported that they were "very satisfied" with the class and all said that they were "extremely
likely" to recommend the class to a friend or colleague. They also all reported as being "very
satisfied" with the instructor. Below are some specific comments that were written on the surveys:
- "This class helps me improve most every day. I feel good after I attend the Zumba class. I'm so
satisfied with Zumba class. Jimna is a very good instructor."
- "So grateful for this free class. We seniors needs to keep moving!"
"T i i l l i "
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B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome, and
provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and measurement
strategy.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Board’s attention, and any general comments about your program.
Jimna collected attendance each week on our sign-in sheets (see attached for sample), and we
input it into our database to track unique individuals and overall attendance. Thus far we have
served 34 unique individuals and have provided 24 Zumba classes. 8 people have taken Zumba
6 or more times and 5 people have taken Zumba 14 or more times between 9/1/23 and 3/12/24.
We also had a program coordinator do a site visit to distribute our standard program survey (see
attached) and collect participant satisfaction data/ additional feedback. All participants noted
how much they appreciate the big, open, and air-conditioned space that allows them to move
around freely and safely.
Overall, based on the data and participant feedback, I believe that we have met our objective of
providing a "movement opportunity with lower intensity workout focusing on balance, range of
motion, and coordination".
One area that we would like to continue to improve in is increasing the class attendance, ideally
serving 10+ participants per class. We did update and distribute flyers promoting the class in
January and have noticed a few new participants since then. We will continue to circulate flyers
and promote the class on a regular basis.
We feel strongly that the Zumba program is making a positive impact on people's lives based on
what they shared in the program survey. Everyone that we surveyed shared only positive things
about the class and instructor. Additionally, the instructor continues to share how much she
loves teaching Zumba at the Albert J. Boro Community Center. We would very much appreciate
the opportunity to be able to continue offering this class free of charge to older adults in the
community at the Albert J. Boro Community Center.
Budget for Zumba by Vivalon at Albert J. Boro
Instructor Fees (per class)$45.00
Number of Classes 50
Total Cost (per year)$2,250.00
Staff time to coordinate not included
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item # 3.F.
TITLE: Canal FC Co-Sponsorship Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting The Canal
Alliance/ACCESS U Foundation a fee reduction or waiver for use of one Pickleweed Park
Soccer Field on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, from June 17, 2024 to August 31,
2024, with use extended to November 15, 2024 should the Pickleweed Park
Enhancement Project be delayed.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from Canal FC requesting a full fee-waiver, valued at
$1,386.00 for use of one soccer field on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 5:30
pm, and Sundays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, excluding holidays.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co -sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together. Members
must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The non-profit value of a full co-sponsorship for one soccer field totals $1,386.00 for June
17 through August 31, 2024. A fee reduction or waiver would potentially result in lost
revenue to the City, should a paying program be interested renting the fields at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Page 2 of 2
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1.Canal FC Use Agreement Application 2024
Proposed Start Date: ___ 8_/1_/_2 4 __ • __ _ Proposed End Date: ____ 1_1_/1_5_/2_4 ___ _
Number participants estimated: +/-60 Maximum number estimated: +/-100
Target age group: ____ 6_-_1 _2 ___ _
Requested Rooms:
□Classroom #□
□ Teen Activity Room □
□ Gymnasium
Days and Times Requested:
Community Room Computer Lab !l( Playing Field #
□Art Room
□Kitchen
□Picnic Area
Or: 6/17 -8/31/24
Alternative
Day: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Time: Practice will likely occur after school Mondays and Wednesdays with games Sundays
Fee Reduction Request
□25%□50%□75% � 100%
OFFICE USE ONLY: Monetary value of fee waiver re quest: $
Will there be a charge to participants? Yes_X_ No __
If so, what will the fee be? $1 2 5 How will the proceeds be used?
There are various costs for the program, eg. professional coaching, uniforms, league fees,
tournament fees, insurance, medical items. The organizers propose to minimize fees through
cost savings, sponsorships and fundraising. The exact cost to participants is not fully known at
this time. We plan to have a scholarship program to help families who can't afford the full amount.
Describe your community outreach plan and how you will advertise:
Canal FC already has numerous players and families from the area in the club with whom we will
communicate this program. Additionally, the Canal Alliance, together with volunteers from Voces
del Canal, have specific outreach mechanisms specifically tailored to the youth to be served.
In what languages will your marketing materials be distributed?
� English � Spanish □Vietnamese □Other
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1,386.00
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
The organizers hope to effect the following outcomes:
1. Enrollment
2. Retention
3. Satisfaction
4.Advancement
1. Enrollment - The first measure of success is actually engaging those youth who might enjoy
and benefit from the program.
2. Retention - Secondly, keeping the youth playing regularly represents a measurement of
affecting the stability of the lives of the youth.
3. Satisfaction - Feedback on satisfaction by the participants will be tracked.
4. Advancement - Canal FC will still work closely with Marin FC to offer opportunities for
advancing youth from the initial program to these other levels will demonstrate program
success.
All teams will maintain a roster in the registration tracking system. Coaches track attendance
against these rosters for both trainings and games.
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Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in-kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
Canal FC uses in-person and online meetings conducted in Spanish to get direct feedback on
the success of the program.
No other forms of measurement at this time.
Coaching will be lead by Edwin Tenorio, a former Ecuadorean professional soccer player and
supported by professional coaches Martin Vasquez and Adilson Moura. Additional coaching
resources will be brought in depending on enrollment numbers.
ACCESS U Foundation and others to be
determined
Canal Alliance
Voces Del Canal
Individual Donors
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Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
Attached please find the following documents:
- Program budget
- 2023 overview
Please note: We understand that the fields may be closed for construction from Sep 1 - Jan 31.
We would love to have the option to either hold clinics or a shortened season from Jun-Aug or
postpone play to Feb-May.
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item #3.G.
TITLE: Scouts BSA: Troop 2000 Co-Sponsorship Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting Scouts
BSA a fee reduction or waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center’s
Multipurpose Room on Monday evenings from September 9, 2024 through August 25,
2025, excluding holidays and closures.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from the Scouts BSA requesting full co -sponsorship of
rental fees, valued at $4,136.00, for their proposed Scout program on Mondays from
September 9, 2024 through August 25, 2025, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, excluding holidays
and closures.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co -sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together. Members
must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the rental totals $4,136.00. A fee reduction or waiver
would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Multipurpose Room at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Page 2 of 2
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1.2024-2025 Use Agreement Application for Co-Sponsorship
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
CO-SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Section I-About the Applicant Agency
Date Submitted: ________________ Revision Dates (if applicable) ___________________________
Title of Program: _____________________________________________________________________
Co-sponsoring agency or individual: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________ Ext. _______________
Email: ____________________________________________________
Website: ___________________________________________________________________________
Non-Profit 501c3 Number: ____
Principal contacts:
Name: _________________________ Phone: _ Email: ______________________
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes No
If no, start date of original program: __________________ Location: ________________________
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
3/25/24
Troop 2000 scouts BSA
San Rafael Police Association
PO BOX 151557 San Rafael CA 94915-1557
415-717-5360
d
Oscar Guardado
4
9/1/2000
In the year 2000, the san Rafael Police Association recognized the need for outreach to the families of San Rafael whose
first language is not English and whose resources are limited mostly because being first generation of immigrant parents.
The Boy Scouts of America (now Scouts BSA) is a part of an international organization with a program based in the Scouting
Promise and Law, sharing the common goals of adventure, learning personal challenges and responsibility. The program is
carried out with adult volunteer leadership and provides a wide range of activities including planning outings and activities,
In 2023 the long time scout master retired and since then the parents are taking the leadership of the troop, the transition
has not been an easy process.
4,136.00
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
The program offers to expose the participant to three aims: one is growth in moral strength and
character, second is participating in citizenship and the third aim is development in the physical,
mental and emotional fitness
The fundamental goals of the scouts BSA are Adventure, learning, challenges, responsibility,
developing self-potential, relating to others, developing values and contributing to family and
society. All these goals are related to the advancement program that the scout needs to
achieve his goals. The measurement would be the earned badges all oriented towards the
maximum goal of achieving the highest rank: Eagle Award. (see attached)
see attached sample attendance form
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Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
1. copy of attendance spread sheet
2. copy of evaluation plan
3. copy of measurement tools for rank advancement and list of activities and service project
done
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
Program Name:
Report prepared by:
Name _____________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Date submitted: __________________________________
Date program completed: __________________________
How many total people were served? _________________
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
Troop 2000 scouts BSA
Oscar Guardado Scout Master Assistant
3/25/2024
on going
6
We have provided and continue to provide services to boys in Marin County that want to joint
scouting.
The Scouts BSA is an international organization with a program based in the Scouting Promise
and Law, sharing the common goals of adventure, learning personal challenges and
responsibility. The program is carried out with adult volunteer leadership and provides a wide
range of activities including: planning outings and activities, making new friends from different
economic and social backgrounds, prepare the youth with active involvement with community
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B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome, and
provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and measurement
strategy.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Board’s attention, and any general comments about your program.
Rank advancement as outlined in the attachments:
Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks are oriented toward learning and practicing
skills that will help the Scout develop confidence and fitness, challenge his thought processes,
introduce him to his responsibilities as a citizen, and prepare him for an exciting and successful
Scouting experience. Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class may be
passed at any time after the Scout badge has been earned
The troop has successfully graduated more than 15 eagle scouts since established in Canal.
Currently we are working with the next generation of eagle scouts and recruiting more new
members to the troop. We will continue to request support from organizations that value that
Scouting brings to our youth.
Troop 2000 continues to provide community service projects to different agencies in the Canal
and Marin County areas including Marin Conunty Health and Human Services.
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item #3.H.
TITLE: The Canal Arts- Canal Families Arts Co-Sponsorship Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting The Canal
Arts a fee reduction or waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Art Room
on Saturday mornings from June 22, 2024 through May 24, 2025, excluding holidays and
closures.
BACKGROUND
At the April 3, 2024 regular meeting, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee received an
application and presentation from The Canal Arts requesting full co-sponsorship of rental
fees valued at $648.00 for their monthly program in the Center’s Art Room on the fourth
Saturday of each month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, excluding holidays and closures , from
June 22, 2024 through May 24, 2025.
DISCUSSION
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee has had time to review the co -sponsorship
application, a recommendation is needed to grant a fee reduction (25%, 50%, 75%, or
other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to resubmit with
additional information, or reject the co -sponsorship application all together. Members
must also consider the Committee’s annual total allocation of $144,200 in fees that can
be waived.
FISCAL IMPACT
The non-resident/non-profit value of the rental totals $648.00. A fee reduction or waiver
would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be interested
in using the Art Room at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Page 2 of 2
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1. Use Agreement Application
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
CO-SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Section I-About the Applicant Agency
Date Submitted: ________________ Revision Dates (if applicable) ____March 26, 2024 ________
Title of Program: _____________________________________________________________________
Co-sponsoring agency or individual: _____________________________________________________
Address: _____________________
Telephone: ________ Ext. _______________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Website: ___________________________________________________________________________
Non-Profit 501c3 Number: ________________
Principal contacts:
Name: _________________________ Phone: ___ Email: ______________________
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes No
If no, start date of original program: __________________ Location: ________________________
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
March 25, 2024
Canal Families Arts
The Canal Arts
thecanalarts@gmail.com
thecanalarts.org
Fiscal sponsor
Rich Storek rich@thecanalarts.org
Albert J. Boro CenterSpring 2020
We co-manage monthly art sessions for Canal families with Voces del Canal, practicing art
basics, as part of our public art mural program, focused on the Canal And East San Rafael.
Selected attendees are able to participate in public art projects, for pay. The Canal Arts also
contributes art services during special events, such as the Annual Christmas Gift Fair at
Bahia Vista School, Movie Nights and the Easter Egg event at Pickleweed Park. Our mission
is creation of inspiring public art for all. We are planning a special monthly event teaching
mural arts to Canal residents interested in furthering their skills, and interested in participating
in mural production, to be held at Marin Society of Artists, our fiscal sponsor.
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Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
The expected outcome of our program is increased interest and understanding of the place of
art in our environmment, in our lives, and participation by Canal residents in public art projects.
We monitor attendance at our meetings, and encourage attendees to pursue their art apart
from our sessions.
We measure program outcome by the number of parents and kids who attend, and those who
attend regularly. We will initiate, Spring ’24, an evaluation by attendees, and discussion to
improve the program.
Attendance form to be completed by our April ’24 session, and will be submitted for review.
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Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in-kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
Attendee evaluation form to be completed by our April ’24 session, and will be also be
submitted for review.
We expect an increase in number of community volunteers this year which is a measure of the
effectiveness and appeal of the program.
Vladimir Cuevas, artist-teacher,
Claudia Muñoz, artist- teacher,
Storek Studio / Architecture
Canal Alliance
$1,500
$300
Liability Insurance, materials and donations for food
Translation services
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
June 5, 2024
Item #4.A.
TITLE: Raíces Del Canal: Afterschool Program
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee consider granting a fee
reduction or waiver for the use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Teen Room
Monday through Friday afternoons to the Raíces Del Canal afterschool program.
BACKGROUND
Raíces Del Canal provides Latino youth and families access to the community programs
they need to overcome barriers and thrive by increasing knowledge and understanding
of environmentalism, climate change, and conservation issues along with mental health
and culturally sensitive topics related to immigration, trauma, motherhood and navigating
life in Marin County as a Latina immigrant.
The term of the proposed youth afterschool program is from September 3, 2024 through
June 14, 2025, with breaks during school holidays. Raíces Del Canal is requesting a full
fee-waiver valued at $10,360.00 for use of the Teen Room on Monday through Friday
from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Being a new program, the application was received after the recent round of schoolyear
program review and therefore meets the criteria of demonstrating the urgency of the
application and why they were not able to apply during the traditional timeframe.
DISCUSSION
While the Pickleweed Advisory Committee reviews the Co-sponsorship Application,
Raíces Del Canal staff will be present to provide a program overview in support of their
application which is before the Committee. Committee members will then have an
opportunity to ask questions of Raíces Del Canal staff.
The Pickleweed Advisory Committee has the authority to grant a fee reduction (25%,
50%, 75%, or other), grant a full fee -waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to
resubmit with additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all together.
The Committee will make their recommendation at their August 7, 2024 regular meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the co-sponsorship totals $10,360.00. A fee reduction or
waiver would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Teen Room at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Committee.
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1. Use Agreement Application and Supporting Information
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ALBERT J. BORO COMMUNITY CENTER
CO-SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Section I-About the Applicant Agency
4/26/24
Date Submitted: Revision Dates (if applicable)
Raíces Del Canal
Title of Program:
Marin Link
Co-sponsoring agency or individual:
5800 Northgate Dr # 250
Address: San Rafael CA 94903
Telephone: Ext.
maited@raicesdelcanal.org
Email:
raicesdelcanal.org
Website:
Non-Profit 501c3 Number:
Principal contacts:
Maite Durán (415) 717-1099 maited@raicesdelcanal.org
Name: Phone: Email:
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes No
If no, start date of original program: Location:
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
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At Raices Del Canal we are dedicated to building an equitable future in the Canal neighborhood and Marin County by providing Latino
youth and families access to the community programs they need to overcome barriers and thrive. We envision a Canal neighborh ood,
San Rafael, and Marin County where Latino youth and families live in dignity and are empowered to realize their full potentia l as
residents of Marin County. Through this funding opportunity we will be able to establish ourselves and build our capacity to deliver
important culturally sensitive programs for the Latino community of the Canal, San Rafael, and Marin County in our areas of f ocus
including environmental Justice, Mental Health, Restorative Justice, Literacy and Academic Support, and Community art. We have
assembled a diverse and dedicated team led by Maite Durán. Raíces Del Canal is the latest iteration of the community programs and
services that she has developed and implemented with the Latino community in the Canal, San Rafael, and Marin Cou nty over her
twenty years of service and commitment to delivering culturally competent community programs. We are a new fiscally sponsored
project of 501c3 Marin Link. We are currently operating and delivering our community programs and we are excited to b egin our new
fiscal year on July 1st!
Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in meeting
each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement statements.
Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
Measurement for Outcome
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
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1. We will conduct before, during, and after assessments/surveys of program
participants to check for understanding, growth, satisfaction, and motivation to continue
implementing sustainable solutions in their lives. Attendance will be tracked.
2. We will conduct before, during, and after assessments/surveys of program participants to
check for understanding of the art curriculum, art skills and knowledge gained, growth, and
satisfaction. Attendance will be tracked.
3. We will conduct before, during, and after assessments/surveys of program
participants to check for understanding of mental health education topics related to Latino
Women, healing from trauma, satisfaction, and motivation to continue learning about and
improving their mental health. Attendance will be tracked.
4. We will conduct before, during, and after assessments/surveys of program participants to
receive feedback on cultural competency, representation of participants cultures, and satisfaction with
the program. Attendance will be tracked.
We track attendance through a sign-in sheet that is then entered into a data management
software that records the attendance of all program participants.
1. Our goal is that 100% of program participants will increase their knowledge and
understanding of environmentalism, climate change, and conservation issues.
2. Another outcome is that 100% of program participants including youth and families
will have access to a weekly community art program that will educate them on the topics of
environmentalism and mental health and learn art skills and knowledge.
3. 100% percent of participants in our Latino Women’s Mental Health program will
receive important mental health education that discusses culturally sensitive topics related to
immigration, trauma, motherhood and navigating life in Marin County as a Latina immigrant.
4. 100% of program participants will have access to culturally sensitive community
programs where they will interact with culturally competent staff and a program curriculum that
includes an emphasis on the cultural knowledge and ancestral wisdom of the Latino/Indigenous
community.
Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in-kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
Pickleweed Library
TeamWorks Art
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Community Feedback Form Attached
See Above
Maite Durán, Director,
Yavar Amidi, Director,
Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
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Community Feedback Form
Attendance Sheet
Raíces Del Canal Attendance Sheet
Raíces Del Canal 9/3-9/13
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Raices Del Canal Community Feedback Form
Thank you for participating in Raices Del Canal's programs! Your feedback is important
to us as we strive to improve our services and better meet the needs of our
community. Please take a few moments to complete this survey. Your responses will
remain confidential and will be used for program evaluation purposes only.
Program Name: _______________________________
Date of Participation: __________________________
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the program:
(Please circle the appropriate response)
a. Program Content and Activities
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
b. Program Organization and Timeliness
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
c. Program Staff and Volunteers
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
How would you rate the overall quality of the program?
Excellent Good Fair Poor
Did the program meet your expectations?
1. Yes No Somewhat
2. What did you like most about the program?
3. What aspects of the program do you think could be improved?
How likely are you to recommend this program to others?
4. Very Likely Likely Neutral Unlikely Very Unlikely
5. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions for us?
Please indicate the name, age, and grade of your student:
Student: Name: ________ Age: ________ Gender: ________
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is valuable to us.
If you have any further comments or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (415)
450-5993 or maited@raicesdelcanal.org
Sincerely,
Raíces Del Canal Leadership and Staff