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Housing
SUBJECT:
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Accept the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant Program from the California Department of Transportation.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Accept the grant award in the total amount of $300,000.00 for the City of Fontana Beautification with Empowerment Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to enter into and transmit any documents necessary to ensure the City’s timely receipt of the Clean CA Grant Program.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Promote economic development by concentrating on job creation.
• Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by establishing partnerships and positive working relationships with other public agencies providing services to residents and local businesses.
• Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by pursuing financial participation from county, state and federal governments.
DISCUSSION:
The Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Program is a signature initiative under the Clean California Program, administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). This grant program is designed to support litter abatement and public space beautification efforts on locally owned public right-of-way while creating workforce development opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment.
Through competitive grants, the program provides funding to local agencies to conduct targeted litter cleanup and graffiti removal activities, complemented by educational and engagement efforts that foster community pride and long-term maintenance. The program places strong emphasis on serving disadvantaged and underserved communities and encourages local commitment through participation in the Clean California Community designation pledge.
A core component of this program is the creation of employment pathways through partnerships with workforce development organizations or use of existing employment development departments. These partnerships will connect justice-impacted individuals, those experiencing homelessness, at-risk youth, and others with meaningful job training and paid transitional employment opportunities focused on litter abatement, landscaping, and environmental stewardship.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is an acceptance of the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant Program funds in the amount of the $300,000 awarded. The required budget adjustments will be included on the Q4 FY2025-2026 budget report in project 30200029-301 after acceptance by council.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.