Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE WORKERS AT THE CITY OF CARSON THROUGH THE TRANSITIONAL SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
For many years, the City has had a cooperative arrangement with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) which includes participation in the Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) program. The TSE program is a County of Los Angeles program that provides candidates for temporary employment with the City as a part of the assistance the County furnishes through the Department of Public & Social Services. Candidates that are placed with the City are provided at no cost to the City and are completely funded through the County. The most recent 2-year agreement between the City and the SBWIB is expired as of June 30. Staff is seeking the approval of this agreement to continue the services provided by the SBWIB and participation in the TSE program.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the agreement between the City of Carson and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, in substantially the form attached.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE any other action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
For many years, the City has had a cooperative arrangement with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) that includes participation in the Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) program. The SBWIB provides TSE participants to City departments that can use additional staff help but without impacting the City's budget, while providing valuable experience to the program participants. The City of Carson has participated in this program for more than 14 years. Over those 14 year...
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