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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF GILROY
AND
THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
REGARDING THE SOUTH COUNTY YOUTH TASK FORCE (SCYTF)
POLICY TEAM
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to document and
formalize the intent of the COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ( "COUNTY") and of the City of
Gilroy ( "CITY") to work together to support the work of the South County Youth. Task
Force (the "SCYTF "), and in particular, to participate and collaborate in a "Policy Team"
of the SCYTF, and for COUNTY to contribute one -time contribution funds of $50,000 for
the time period of January 2014 to December 2017, the term of two California Gang
Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Program (CaIGRIP) grants from the Board of
State and Community Corrections (BSCC), to the CITY, who serves as the
Administrator and Fiduciary Agent for the SCYTF Policy Team, to help sustain the work
of the SCYTF.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY of Gilroy, the CITY OF MORGAN HILL, the COUNTY OF SANTA
CLARA, the GILROY UNIFIED-SCHOOL DISTRICT, the MORGAN HILL UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT, and the GILROY GANG TASK FORCE (now called GILROY
YOUTH TASK FORCE) have all agreed to contribute seed funding to provide staffing
and /or coordination for the SCYTF; and
WHEREAS, CITY will assume the lead responsibilities for staffing and coordination of
the SCYTF in conformance with the CaIGRIP grant award and in agreement with
COUNTY to support and sustain this collaborative partnership; and
WHEREAS, CITY will provide COUNTY updates in regard to performance and
outcomes measures based on a schedule mutually agreed upon by both parties; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY may in the course of advancing the goals of the SCYTF and in
the spirit of collaboration, contribute funding, in -kind resources, and /or seek grants
and /or donations that would support the goals of the SCYTF; and
WHEREAS, the Policy Team of the SCYTF will establish a meeting schedule that will
convene at a minimum, quarterly; and
WHEREAS, CITY and COUNTY share a commitment to the success of this
collaborative effort of service providers, law enforcement agencies, school districts and
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v. Completes service delivery, if and as specified, within approved
funding applications.
d. Seek out and bring forward for consideration, "best practices" and
- - -_ - -" evidence= based-practices "-that- can- be- tailored-to- t he-South- C-ounty's - - --
unique needs.
2. COUNTY understands and accepts the Strategic Goals and further understands
and accepts responsibilities as a participating member of the SCYTF.
3. COUNTY and CITY enter into this MOU with the intent to participate through
12/31/2017 and for a longer period of time if participation remains useful.
4. Either party may terminate this agreement for any reason by giving 30 days prior
written notice of termination to the other party. If the South County Youth Task
Force disbands or if this MOU should terminate at any point prior to June 30,
2017, CITY shall reimburse to COUNTY a prorated amount of the financial
contribution made by COUNTY.
5. Performance will be assessed via timely adherence to the aforementioned
responsibilities. Outcome measures will evaluate the efforts of the SCYTF, as
they relate to the stated goals, in accordance with an implementation model
(EXHIBIT B, attached and incorporated by this reference) approved by
contributing agencies of the SCYTF. The implementation model may be revised
by Policy Team contributing agencies, as needed.
6. CITY will submit a one -time invoice to COUNTY in fiscal year 2014/2015 for the
COUNTY's contribution over the life of this MOU.
7. Except in the event of an emergency or medical necessity, the following
nutritional standards shall apply to any foods and /or beverages purchased by
CITY with County funds for County- sponsored meetings or events.
If food is to be provided, healthier food options shall be offered. "Healthier food
options" include (1) fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat and low calorie
foods; (2) minimally processed foods without added sugar and with low sodium;
(3) foods prepared using healthy cooking techniques; and (4) foods with less
than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. Whenever possible, CITY shall (1) offer
seasonal and local produce; (2) serve fruit instead of sugary, high calorie
desserts; (3) attempt to accommodate special, dietary and cultural needs; and (4)
post nutritional information and /or a list of ingredients for items served. If meals
are to be provided, a vegetarian option shall be provided, and the CITY should
consider providing a vegan option. If pre - packaged snack foods are provided, the
items shall contain: (1) no more than 35% of calories from fat, unless the snack
food items consist solely of nuts or seeds; (2) no more than 10% of calories from
saturated fat; (3) zero trans fat; (4) no more than 35% of total weight from sugar
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and caloric sweeteners, except for fruits and vegetables with no added
sweeteners or fats; and (5) no more than 360 mg of sodium per serving.
If beverages are to be provided, beverages that meet the County's nutritional
criteria are (1) water with no caloric sweeteners; (2) unsweetened coffee or tea,
provided that sugar and sugar substitutes may be provided as condiments; (3)
unsweetened, unflavored, reduced fat (either nonfat or 1 % low fat) dairy milk; (4)
plant- derived milk (e.g., soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk) with no more than
130 calories per 8 ounce serving; (5) 100% fruit or vegetable juice (limited to a
maximum of 8 ounces per container); and (6) other low- calorie beverages
(including tea and /or diet soda) that do not exceed 40 calories per 8 ounce
serving. Sugar- sweetened beverages shall not be provided
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY and CITY have executed this MOU as follows.
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Y OF GILROY, a municipal corporation
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Dave Cortese, President Date Thomas J. H glund at
Board of Supervisors City Administrator
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Megan Doyle Date Shawna Freels
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nancy J. Clark Date
Lead Deputy County Counsel
REVIEWED BY:
Carina Baksa Date
Probation Department Fiscal Officer
Linda Callon
City Attorney
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Exhibit B
SCYTF Implementation Model
City of.Gilroy — SCYTF Policy Team — FY14/15- FY17/18
Strategic Goal 6e Public Private Partnerships/Collaboration
Effective public /private partnerships recognize that the public and the private sectors each have certain
advantages, relative to each other in helping youth become successful and in reducing youth violence, by
finding ways to implement the goals and objectives of the SCYTF Strategic Plan.
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1. Cooperatively seek out
1. Submit collaborative
1. Re -apply for the next
1. Successfully secure
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and engage
applications for local
CalGrip Grant in the
and increase the
opportunities to
state and national
next cycle 2014 to
2014 CalGrip
cultivate partnerships
grants or initiatives.
2016.
award.
with public, private,
2. Incorporate the key
2. Seek and secure
2. Seek and secure
and community
elements of the
funding for 2013 safe
safe summer
Interests that support
SCYTF Community
summer activities.
activities funding
the goals of the SCTYF.
Assessment and
equal or higher to
2. leverage and
Strategic Plan into an
last year's award.
coordinate the efforts
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of the SCYTF and
the SCYTF.
partners with local,
3. Develop a menu of
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state, and national
Initiatives.
needs where
potential private
partners may engage
in or contribute.
4. Schedule a second
year dialogue for the
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Policy Team agenda
to discuss a fund
development
strategy and', plan.
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Exhibit B
SCYTF Implementation Model
City of Gilroy — SCYTF Policy Team — FY14/15- FY17/18
Strategic Goal 4: Crisis Response
Establish a South County Crisis Prevention Response protocol to keep schools, community and recreation
centers, and neighborhoods safe and accessible to youth and their families
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1. Develop and
1. Review and amend
In First year:
1. An MDT element will
1. Self reporting
implement a
the Technical Team
1. Technical Team will
be incorporated into
regarding
communication and
structure to
meet a minimum 30
the Technical Team
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stakeholder skills
response protocol via
incorporate MDT
times peryear.
structure.
and capacity
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communications and
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2. All stakeholders will
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2. Pre and post
confidential
responses.
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have executed
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assessments by
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2. Providth
Technical Team /MDT
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schools, community
youth in addressing and
intervention,
members.
Technical
facilities and
maintaining youth
communications and
3. A training series in
Team /MDT.
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targeted
safety in and around
mediation training
outreach,
3. Technical Team
neighborhoods
schools.
for key SCYTF
communication,
members and SCYTF
regarding level of
2. Building the capacity of
stakeholders.
intervention, and
stakeholders will
safet' y environment.
community, service
3. Provide youth gang
mediation for at and
develop skill, sets
3. Increased referrals
providers, schools and
awareness and
high risk youth will
that will enable
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reported to:CalGrip.
faith based rovidersto
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intervention training
be provided to SCYTF
them to effectively
4. Red�ced discipline
Intervene with gang
Involved and
opportunities for
stakeholders.
outreach and
referrals at schools
disconnected at -risk
schools.
Number of sessions
TBM
intervene with at
youth.
In Second Year:
and high risk youth.
3. Develop and offer
1. Initiate dialogue to
4. Schools and other
training for teachers
develop a crisis
members of the
and school
response protocol
Technical Team /MDT
administrators to
and system.
willi communicate
Increase their capacity
and collaborate on
to intervene in the lives
issues and actions
of gang involved and
that keep youth and
disconnected youth.
theirfamiliessafe in
school and
community.
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Exhibit B
SCYTF Implementation Model
CityW Gilroy — SCYTF Policy Team — .FY14/15- FYt7 /18
Strategic Goad 2: Education and Public Awareness
Design and execute a campaign that informs and engages youth, families, and Community partners to live,
work, and prosper together.
objectives
1. Development and
1. Implement the
In first year, provide;
1. Youth will not re-
implementation of
Parent Project within
1. At least two Parent
offend for three
parent training
the target area and
Project cycles serving
months following
worksho s with special
provide at least two
up to 30 parents.
emphasis on; 1) gang
sessions In Spanish.
2. Four cycles of STEP
completing ram.
p ro g
awareness, 2) accessing
2. Provide Gang
Parent Program
2• Youth wilt show
youth intervention
Awareness and
serving up to 48
improved school
resources, and 3)
crime prevention
- parents
attendance for up to
Improving
workshop
3. Gang awareness and
three months after
communications
presentations.
crime. prevention
completing program.
between parents and
3 . Adopt a consistent
workshops will be
3. Youth will report
their children.
youth gang
provided to parents of
and /or will
2. Seekiout and
schools within the
demonstrate positive
implement [proven
a el for
targeted areas,
skills, decisions, and
"Parenting"
pIlementatio
implementation by
4. Four cycles of El Joven
/or attitudes.
curriculums
the SCYTF.
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4. Parents will engage
3. Provide workshops
4. Provide evidence
40 youth.
in family activities
regarding crime
based and:promising
S. Three cycles for
after completing
reporting options and
practice services in
providing AVB /Anti-
STEP.
community /law
character
Bullying curriculum
enforcement
development,
serving up to 21
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collaboration that helps
decision making and
youth.
percentages will fall
foster healthy
anti - bullying at
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6. Five cycles of Why
within, therange of
neighborhoods.
targeted schools.
Try" serving up to 50
65 %and 90%
4. Collaborate on creating
youth.
consistent messaging
7. Create.and provide
depending upon
and delivery methods
gangfawareness
specif c program
for youth gang
presentation modules
requirements.
awareness
for check-out to the
SCYTF members (TBD
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1. Pre & Post
assessments
2. Self reporting
3. Observation by
agency, school and
parent in the areas
of behavior,
attendance and
academics.
4. School reporting
' Exhibit B
SCYTF Implementation Model
City of Gilroy - SCYTF Policy Team- FY1 4/15-FY1 7/18
South County Youth Task Force Strategic Plan 2013 - 201,5
So oun t h. C 0 u n byrr v, o u 1-ft- h Ta s k
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