Consent-Health & Human Services # 34.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 08/26/2025
- Brief Title
- Agreement with CA Employment Development Department Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for AJCC-DOR Collaboration
From:
Monica Morales, Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Tico Zendejas, Service Center Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x8042
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign State Agreement No. M117955-7100 with the CA Employment Development Department (EDD) to receive funding in the amount of $502,920 for the period of Effective Date through April 30, 2027 for the provision of serving people with disabilities through the Department of Rehabilitation-America’s Job Centers of California Collaboration. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Recommended Action
- Approve and authorize the Chair to sign State Agreement No. M117955-7100 with the CA Employment Development Department (EDD) to receive funding in the amount of $502,920 for the period of Effective Date through April 30, 2027 for the provision of serving people with disabilities through the Department of Rehabilitation-America’s Job Centers of California Collaboration;
- Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute any financial or non-financial extensions or amendments to the agreement, upon approval as to form by County Counsel; and
- Authorize the Director of the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, or designee, to sign fiscal and program reports and forms required under the agreement, including reports and forms required under any extensions or amendments thereto.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Collaborative Community |
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Reason for Recommended Action/Background
This grant funding addresses some of the persistent challenges faced by Yolo County residents with disabilities and provides a unique opportunity to build a more inclusive and effective workforce system through a strong partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation. This initiative is particularly noteworthy because it provides substantial funding to support staff-related costs, a unique and crucial feature that will directly enhance service delivery and collaboration. The grant's core purpose is to bolster employment services for this community. Many of these individuals also belong to other underserved groups, including Hispanic/Latino residents, veterans, refugees, and those experiencing homelessness, all of whom face additional systemic barriers.
A key focus of this initiative is the strong partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation. This collaboration aims to overcome existing coordination and communication issues that have historically hindered co-enrollment and seamless service provision.
By strategically partnering with the Department of Rehabilitations, Yolo County staff will receive specialized training, enabling a more unified and effective approach to supporting clients. This investment is focused on building lasting systems, fostering employer education, and improving accessibility to create a more inclusive workforce for Yolo County residents with disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to make a long-term, systemic change.
A key focus of this initiative is the strong partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation. This collaboration aims to overcome existing coordination and communication issues that have historically hindered co-enrollment and seamless service provision.
By strategically partnering with the Department of Rehabilitations, Yolo County staff will receive specialized training, enabling a more unified and effective approach to supporting clients. This investment is focused on building lasting systems, fostering employer education, and improving accessibility to create a more inclusive workforce for Yolo County residents with disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to make a long-term, systemic change.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel has approved this agreement and resolution as to form.
Workforce Innovation Board
Workforce Innovation Board
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Not applicable for revenue agreements
Vendor Performance
Performance Measures are not applicable to revenue Agreements.
Vendor Performance
Performance Measures are not applicable to revenue Agreements.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 502,920
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 502,920
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- Federal Funds
- $502,920
Further explanation as needed:
No general funds are required by this action. The amount of this action is $502,920 in revenue for the period of Effective Date through April 30, 2027. The amount of $502,920 is included in the HHSA recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Evis Morales | Evis Morales | 08/14/2025 10:49 AM |
| Tico Zendejas | Tico Zendejas | 08/14/2025 10:53 AM |
| Monica Morales | Monica Morales | 08/15/2025 11:47 AM |
| Monica Morales | Monica Morales | 08/15/2025 11:47 AM |
| Financial Services | mrobertson | 08/18/2025 02:19 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 08/18/2025 02:24 PM |
| Yen Nguyen | Yen Nguyen | 08/18/2025 04:17 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Emily Covey
- Started On:
- 07/29/2025 04:21 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/18/2025