Student Conservation Association NPSA 20231001

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Non-Professional Services Agreement between August 18, 2023 City of San Leandro and Student Conservation Association Exhibit A Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES OVERVIEW Student Conservation Association (SCA) will be providing 1) crew support for the tree planting project around tree planting, watering, and care over the school year, and 2) a workforce development program for young people interested in urban forestry and conservation. Where timing is appropriate, SCA crews will also support outreach efforts as well. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES City of San Leandro The Sustainability Manager will report to CalFire as required by the grant program. They will distribute funds to SCA upon receipt of invoices and description of work completed. They will coordinate volunteer recruitment and management, and support SCA for workday activities. The Sustainability Manager will be included on all communications externally and internally. Urban Forestry Division staff will coordinate with SCA staff to determine planting site locations and feasibility, including tree spacing and proximity to overhead lines (this pertains to City properties and ROW only; SCA staff must contact property owners if plantings are proposed on private property). Specific planting plans will need approval from Urban Forestry Division prior to SCA planting. The approval must include SCA staff requesting or executing upon an underground service alert (USA) for an underground utility check prior to digging. Water Pollution Control Plant staff will provide access to recycled water, and Urban Forestry Division staff will provide access to well water for SCA staff as needed for tree watering. Student Conservation Association (SCA) SCA will cover liability for staff and crew members. SCA will be responsible for invoicing the City for work done. Founded in 1957, the Student Conservation Association’s (SCA) mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. We build the next generation of conservation leaders by creating equitable access to nature, providing green jobs to youth, and teaching communities to be stewards of the environment. The SCA Urban Green Program, a metro region-based program designed to build sustainable green spaces while providing green jobs and pathways to underserved young people. Through Urban Green, SCA endeavors to ensure marginalized communities in which people live, work, and play have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy. Our Urban Green programs have a track record of positive impact in conservation work locally – in 2023 in the Bay Area, we served over 71 members and leaders; in the past 5 years we have improved 3,951 acres of land, enhanced 1,900 miles of trail, planted 402 trees and 7,698 native plants, collected 21,120 data points, and taught over 200 environmental education lessons. Program outcomes are expected to contribute to similar overall numbers in 2024. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9687A664-9AB4-4A83-8367-44CE0611BCA1