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Page 2 of 7 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org PACE has been a valuable addition to existing and evolving youth programs provided by the City and other partners. In implementing the PACE program, PAL Center hired staff to organize the on-the-ground activities and relationship building with transition-aged youth aged 12-24. Multiple City departments and Redwood City Together supported PAL Center staff in this endeavor: Redwood City Together staff provided in-kind grant raising and operational support; the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Leadership (IDEAL) team in the City Manager’s Office provided strategic guidance; the Redwood City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) and Library Departments offered collaborative and supportive youth programming; and Redwood City Police Department (RCPD) and Fire Department personnel helped coordinate and participate in youth events. In November 2024, the City Council approved a seven month and fifteen day amendment to the original agreement, with a new expiration date of June 30, 2025. While PAL Center has sought but not secured additional grant revenue since that date, PAL Center has spent less money implementing the program than anticipated, resulting in a remaining budget for PACE activities of $177,155 as of March 30, 2025. The City has sufficient funding for a fourth amendment to continue the current program through June 30, 2026, allowing for the delivery of services, early summer programs, and youth enrichment opportunities. If additional unspent funds remain available, the contract will be further extended. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT SUMMARY Agreement/Amendment Time Period Covered Contract Amount Original Agreement 9/15/2022 – 9/14/2023 $350,000 Amendment No. 1 9/15/2023 – 6/15/2024 $325,000 Amendment No. 2 6/16/2024 – 11/15/2024 $180,000 Amendment No. 3 11/16/2024 – 6/30/2025 - Proposed Amendment No. 4 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026 - Total to Date $855,000 ANALYSIS The first three years of the PACE Program have been successful, decreasing youth disturbances downtown, and creating more youth amenities and opportunities such as PRCS programs; expanding Teen Center hours; academies that provide internships; classes on life skills and job readiness training; and jobs for transition-aged youth. In addition, the PACE program is consolidating social services for transition- aged youth to navigate access to medical, mental health, housing, and food programs in their community, including opportunities to give back and volunteer. During the term of Amendment No. 3, the PACE program reached 219 unique youth through a variety of events and opportunities, reflecting the program’s commitment to creating meaningful, impactful experiences for local youth. Through a wide range of initiatives, PACE has continued to foster learning, growth, and connection within the community. The activities and outcomes are detailed below. 6.I. - Page 2 of 11 341