Volume 47| November2019
The California Consulting Community
California Consulting In Your Community
City of Lancaster Receives $148,924 for the CalRecycle Tire Derived Product Grant
CC congratulates the City of Lancaster (a CC client) for receiving the Tire Derived Product Grant in the amount of $148,924 from CalRecycle.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City's leadership to promote the quality of life for its residents.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Ilya Malinski, who ensured a successful grant application.

Thank you, Ilya, and congratulations to the City of Lancaster!
City of Orange Cove Receives $99,775 from the California Department of Justice Attorney General's Office.
CC congratulates the City of Orange Cove (a CC client) for receiving the Tobacco Program Grant in the amount of $99,775 from the California Department of Justice Attorney General’s Office.

This funding will be used for Tobacco education for KCUSD, officer and tobacco retailer training, shoulder tap and minor decoy operations.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City’s leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Danielle Sotelo who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Danielle, and congratulations to the City of Orange Cove!
California Consulting Attends San Mateo County Council of Cities Dinner
California Consulting’s Northern California Senior Associate Stephen Sanger was pleased to be the guest of Daly City’s Vice Mayor, Glenn R. Sylvester at the San Mateo County Council of Cities dinner on October 25th. The dinner was held at Zoox headquarters in Foster City.

Zoox is currently designing a pioneering fleet of autonomous vehicles that will revolutionize the app-based ride sharing service of the future. After a presentation of Zoox’s progress a discussion began about the ways the public sector can not only collaborate with companies like Zoox, but how that collaboration can have a positive impact across all socio-economic demographics

Stephen Sanger is pictured with South San Francisco Councilmember Mark Nagales (Pic on Left) and Daly City Vice Mayor, Glenn R. Sylvester (Pic on Right).

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Mendota Unified School District Receives High Return on Investment
Mendota Unified School District has been a client since September 2011. In that short amount of time California Consulting has written the following grant applications that have been awarded:

Public Benefit
$63,330
Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant
$5,558
CDE Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant
$5,272
CalSTAT Project READ Grant
$134,000
CalRecycle Tire Derived Product Grant
$97,193
Cal Fire Urban & Community Forestry Leafing Out Grant
$13,598
California Endowment Positive School Discipline Grant
$106,263
Central Valley Community Foundation Grant
$180,000
SJVAPCD Cordless Zero Emission Commercial Lawn & Garden Equipment
$5,270
CalRecycle Tire Derived Product Grant
$124,697
Caltrans State-Legislated Safe Routes to School Programs
$117,700
This is a grand total of $852,881 which is 355% return on their investment. 
California Consulting, Inc. Sponsors Santa Clara County School Board Association Fall Dinner 
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California Consulting was honored to sponsor the Santa Clara County School Board Association Fall Dinner. CC was represented by Associate, Lee Neves, who attended the event.
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Client Spotlight:
Castro Valley Unified School District
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight the Castro Valley Unified School District in our November 2019 newsletter. Castro Valley Unified School District educates students to become adaptable, critical thinkers who explore their passions and contribute as active members of our evolving world.

In partnership with the community, Castro Valley Unified School District educates students in a learning environment that is safe, nurturing and culturally responsive. Students are guided by excellent inspired staff, utilizing innovative instruction, curricula and technology. C astro Valley Unified School District is built on a strong foundation of parent support, community involvement, a dedicated staff, and quality instructional programs with high expectations for student achievement based on clear district standards.  This has resulted in our students achieving among the highest in the state.

California Consulting recognizes the wonderful contribution Castro Valley USD has on it's community and for the true understanging that the kids are their legacy!!
Team Member Spotlight
Sigfrido Rivera, Project Manager

California Consulting is excited to spotlight Project Manager Sigfrido Rivera. Sigfrido brings to California Consulting 30 years of experience in grant writing, grant program administration, urban planning, land acquisition, airport land use compatibility, and public outreach at the municipal level.

Previously, during his 30-year career with the City of Ontario, Sigfrido successfully secured and implemented $126 million in federal and local grants. Before retiring from the City, he negotiated and implemented an Acquisition, Disposition and Development Agreement to build and 16-acre business park (under construction) near Ontario International Airport. Sigfrido’s extensive experience in grant writing and implementation proved instrumental in securing the grant funding to complete the voluntary property buyout phase of the project and relocate the residents from the project site. He served on the City’s Development Advisory Board and on the Ontario International Airport Noise Advisory Committee for over 10 years.

Sigfrido holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from California State University, Northridge and a Master in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is fluent in Spanish (speak, read and write).
Municipal and Educational Grant Opportunties
Major League Baseball (MLB-MLBPA) Youth Development Foundation

Deadline : Continuous – Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors

Amount: Not specified

Eligibility: Nonprofits, public school, municipality, MLB Club or American Indian Tribe. Board is looking for innovative and creative ideas to increase baseball/softball opportunities for youth (20 and under), related experience, committed staff, financial stability, business plan to attract other funders, helping underserved youth.


Foundation considers requests for a variety of purposes including funding capital projects (e.g., field renovations, baseball/softball programs and education initiatives. Capital projects include: building and renovating fields and practice facilities and installing lighting. Baseball/Softball programs include: in-school/after-school baseball/softball programming, equipment and uniforms, umpire fees, player registration fees and practice facility rental fees. Education initiatives include: programs, exhibits and other learning opportunities that use baseball and softball as its primary focus to promote interest and engagement in the game
California Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Trust

Deadline: Until funding is exhausted

Amount: Up to $3,250,000

Match: Match funding from the applicant is encouraged and required for school bus purchases (at least 5 percent) and all non-government owned purchases (at least 25 percent)

Eligibility: Owners of transit buses, school buses and shuttle buses. Administered by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, but available statewide.


The Zero-Emission Transit, School and Shuttle Bus Project provides funding for new zero-emission replacement buses for owners of transit, school, and shuttle buses. This project mitigates excess NOx emissions, reduces pollution in disadvantaged and low-income communities, supports advanced technology vehicle and equipment deployments and accelerates the zero-emission transformation of the heavy-duty fleet.
Welcome New Clients and Thank you Renewing Clients
WELCOME

California Consulting welcomes the City of Alhambra, City of Benicia Police Department, and Southern California Partnership for Jobs.
THANK YOU

California Consulting is honored that City of Shafter has decided to renew their contract. Thank you for your continued confidence in our service.
On the Go
Matthew Park, CC Associate, met with client Kern High School District to discuss grant opportunities for the District


10/30/19- California Consulting Associate Lee Neves attended the Santa Clara County School Boards Association Fall Dinner.
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10/16/19 -California Consulting CEO, Steve Samuelian attended the League of California Cities South San Joaquin Valley Division Meeting at the LOCC Annual Conference. Steve is pictured with Raj Rakkar, LOCC Regional Public Affairs Manager

10/16/19- California Consulting Statewide Sr. Director, Holly Bachman, attended the League of California Cities Peninsula Division Membership Meeting at the League of Cities annual conference in Long Beach. Congratulations Peninsula division for a successful event. California Consulting is proud to provide grant writing services for many agencies in the Bay Area! 
10/15/19- California Consulting CEO, Steve Samuelian attended the BizFed Board meeting on October 15th. Steve is pictured with Fire Chief Daryl Osby. Chief Osby and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department hosted the event.

10/11/19- California Consulting, Inc CEO, Steve Samuelian attended the League of California Cities - Orange County lunch last week in Garden Grove. Special guest speakers included the Director of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Director of Orange County Council of Governments and the League of California Cities legislative affairs director from Sacramento. These three excellent presentations made for a wonderful program. Congratulations to incoming O.C. League of Cities President Gene Hernandez!! 
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