WDB - Santa Ana Youth Council **SPECIAL**

# ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

## AUGUST 22, 2019

## CALL TO ORDER

Santa Ana WORK Center 801 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92701 4:37 PM

## ROLL CALL

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Present: IGNACIO ALEGRE, CHERYL ALEXANDER, SANDY ANNINO, ANA JIMENEZ-HAMI, JORGE MARTINEZ, ANNA RUIZ, JACKIE RUSSELL-GARCIA, ANTHONY SANDOVAL, BOB TUCKER, DENNIS VARNUM (10)

ABSENT: PRISCILLA LUVIANO, LINDA ROSE, (2)

## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Tucker

STAFF Present: DEBORAH SANCHEZ, Economic Development Specialist III SANDY BARBA, Workforce Specialist III BIANCA ZURITA, Recording Secretary

## CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items 1 through 2:

MOTION: Varnum SECOND: Alexander

VOTE: AYES: Alegre, Alexander, Annino, Jimenez-Hami, Martinez, Ruiz, Russell-Garcia, Sandoval, Tucker, Varnum (10) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Luviano, Rose (2)

## ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

## 1\. AMENDED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2019

MOTION: Approve minutes.

WDB/YC MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2019

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## 2\. EXCUSED ABSENCES

MOTION: Excuse Youth Council Committee Members absent.

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## BUSINESS CALENDAR

3. RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS TO THE SANTA ANA YOUTH COUNCIL

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the resignation of Monica Gurrola as the Private Sector and Parent Representative and Garrett Rincon as the In-School Youth Representative to the Youth Council.

MOTION: Russell-Garcia SECOND: Ruiz

VOTE: AYES: Alegre, Alexander, Annino, Jimenez-Hami, Martinez, Ruiz, Russell-Garcia, Sandoval, Tucker, Varnum (10)

NOES: None (0)

ABSTAIN: None (0)

ABSENT: Luviano, Rose (2)

4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE SANTA ANA YOUTH COUNCIL FOR THE 2019-2020 TERM

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Santa Ana Youth Council to service for the 2019-2020 term.

Jackie Russell-Garcia nominated Bob Tucker for Chair, Anna Ruiz seconded. Cheryl Alexander nominated Dennis Varnum for Vice Chair, Anna Ruiz seconded.

Motion passed by unanimously consent.

## WORK STUDY SESSION

5. Youth Council committee voting seats Study Session a. History behind current committee seats b. WIOA Requirements c. WDB Bylaw Requirements d. Current members roster and their representation

Sandy Barba, Workforce Specialist III presented background, guidance and requirements for the Youth Council Committee.

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## REPORTS

CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD SPECIAL YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA August 22, 2019 4:00 PM SANTA ANA WORK CENTER 801 W. CIVIC CENTER DR., SUITE 200 SANTA ANA, CA 92701 Bob Tucker CHAIRPERSON Dennis Varnum VICE-CHAIRPERSON Ignacio Alegre Cheryl Alexander Sandy Annino Monica Gurrola Ana Jimenez-Hami Priscilla Luviano Jorge Martinez Garrett Rincon Linda Rose Anna Ruiz Jackie Russell-Garcia Anthony Sandoval Comments may be emailed to eComments@santa-ana.org before the Workforce Development Board meeting and will be made part of the record. Ryan Hodge Legal Counsel Steven A. Mendoza EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Bianca L. Zurita Recording Secretary If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102]

WDB YC AGENDA 2 AUGUST 22, 2019 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/ Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow. Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community •Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.” Guiding Principles •Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies: Goal 1 - Community Safety Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation Goal 3 - Economic Development Goal 4 - City Financial Stability Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City Charter of the City of Santa Ana which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect · Efficiency AGENDA DESCRIPTION - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the Commission. The Commission is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” and may take any action which the Commission deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not listed on the agenda. AGENDA & MINUTES - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Community Development Agency and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The Community Development Agency is located in City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th Floor, Santa Ana, California, (714)647-5360. Commission meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available 72 hours before a Commission meeting at the following website address: www.santa-ana.org. PUBLIC COMMENT - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Commission on any and all matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. To speak, please register by submitting a completed “Request to Speak” form to the Commission Secretary. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting. To speak on an item on the Agenda, enter the Agenda item number on your speaker form. The Chairperson will call your name when the Agenda item is considered. To speak on an item not on the Agenda, check the public comments box on your speaker form. The Chairperson will call your name during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. When speaking, please state your name and address. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine by the Youth Council Committee and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. A member of the Commission may “pull” any item from the consent calendar for a separate vote. SENATE BILL 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the office of the Community Development Agency during normal business hours. TRANSLATION SERVICES - For translation services in other languages, contact the Recording Secretary, Bianca Zurita at 714-647- 5360 no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

WDB YC AGENDA 3 AUGUST 22, 2019 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING August 22, 2019 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Committee Members: ALEGRE, ALEXANDER, ANNINO, GURROLA, JIMENEZ-HAMI, LUVIANO, MARTINEZ, RINCON, ROSE, RUIZ, RUSSELL-GARCIA, SANDOVAL, TUCKER, VARNUM STAFF: Economic Development Specialist III Workforce Specialist III PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE ROLL CALL Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Santa Ana Youth Council. These items will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless otherwise directed by the Chairperson. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a “Request to Speak” form with the Recording Secretary. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items: Items 1 through 2: ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2019 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. 2. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse Absent Committee Member(s): *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***

WDB YC AGENDA 4 AUGUST 22, 2019 BUSINESS CALENDAR Matters listed on the Business Calendar are generally items requiring discussion or for items not previously reviewed by any Youth Council Committee member. 3. RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS TO THE SANTA ANA YOUTH COUNCIL RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the resignation of Monica Gurrola as the Private Sector and Parent Representative and Garrett Rincon as the In-School Youth Representative to the Youth Council. 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE SANTA ANA YOUTH COUNCIL FOR THE 2019- 2020 TERM RECOMMENDED ACTION: Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Santa Ana Youth Council to service for the 2019-2020 term. *** END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR *** WORK STUDY SESSION Matters listed on the Work Study session are generally items requiring discussion or for items not previously reviewed by any Youth Council Committee member. 5. Youth Coucil committee voting seats Study Session a. History behind current committee seats b. WIOA Requirements c. WDB Bylaw Requirements d. Current members roster and their representation *** END OF WORK STUDY SESSION *** REPORTS 6. PROGRAM OPERATOR REPORTS a. YSPN Navigator b. OC Chilcren’s Therapeutic Arts Center c. OC Conservation Corps d. Santa Ana Library e. Project KINSHIP COMMENTS 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Youth Council Committee regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the committee. NO action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law.

WDB YC AGENDA 5 AUGUST 22, 2019 8. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS AT THIS TIME City staff members may address the Youth Council Committee regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the committee. NO action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. 9. YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AT THIS TIME Youth Council Committee members may comment on non-agenda matters and ask questions or give directions to staff. NO action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting: October 10, 2019, 4:00 PM at the Santa Ana WORK Center, 801 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701

WDB/YC MINUTES APRIL 11, 2019 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 11, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Santa Ana WORK Center 801 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92701 4:18 PM ROLL CALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Present: CHERYL ALEXANDER, SANDY ANNINO, ANA JIMENEZ-HAMI, PRISCILLA LUVIANO, JORGE MARTINEZ, ANNA RUIZ, JACKIE RUSSELL-GARCIA, BOB TUCKER (8) ABSENT: IGNACIO ALEGRE, GARRETT RINCON, LINDA ROSE, ANTHONY SANDOVAL, DENNIS VARNUM (5) STAFF Present: DEBORAH SANCHEZ, Economic Development Specialist III SANDY BARBA, Workforce Specialist III BEA GONZALEZ, Workforce Specialist IV BIANCA ZURITA, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items 1 through 3: ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 2018 MOTION: Approve minutes. MOTION: Russell-Garcia SECOND: Alexander VOTE: AYES: ALEXANDER, ANNINO, JIMENEZ-HAMI, LUVIANO, MARTINEZ, RUIZ, RUSSELL-GARCIA, TUCKER (8) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: ALEGRE, RINCON, ROSE, SANDOVAL, VARNUM (6)1-1

WDB/YC MINUTES APRIL 11, 2019 2. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse Youth Council Committee Members absent; Alegre, Rincon, Rose, Sandoval, Varnum (5). 3. WIOA YOUTH ACTIVITIES REPORT MOTION: Receive and file. *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** BUSINESS CALENDAR 4. ACCEPT RANKING OF WORKFORCE INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY ACT YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS PROPOSALS FOR PY 2019-2023 MOTION: Accept the Request for Proposal Review Committee’s ranking of youth proposals to be used to award future Youth Provider agreements utilizing funds from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for a four-year procurement period ending June 30, 2023. Recommend the Workforce Development Board and City Council award agreements to Youth Providers using the ranking subject to availability of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth funds. Sandy Barba, Workforce Specialist III thanked the rating Committee for a fantastic job of reviewing all 8 proposals. Rank Score Organization Services # of Youth to Serve Youth Council Recommended Funding 1 91.3% OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Serve Youth w/ Disabilities & Foster Youth; Exec. Admin Cert; Childcare Worker Cert; Paid WEX 22 $180,000 2 90.0% Project Kinship Serve Probation Youth, Guard Card; Forklift Cert; Silk Screening; Paid WEX 20 160,000 3 87.3% OC Conservation Corps Serve Probation Youth, Construction Training; Forklift Cert; Customer Service Cert; Paid WEX 22 180,000 4 82.3% Santa Ana Public Library Serve At-Risk Youth, Microsoft Office Cert; Digital Media Cert, Paid WEX 15 137,3661-2

WDB/YC MINUTES APRIL 11, 2019 REPORTS 5. PROGRAM OPERATOR REPORTS YSPN NAVIGATOR — Bea Gonzalez updated the Youth Council on the YSPN Youth Performance Goals for Program Year 2017-2018 (Table 3-2) Preliminary WIOA Performance Goals Report. Ms. Gonzalez also presented the Youth Activities for Program Year 2018-19. Ms. Gonzalez explained that some of the numbers will know final numbers after June 30th. A few updates were given. OC CHILDREN’S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER — Arlene Dominguez reported on the Youth Employment Program 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Summary. She spoke of the barriers and struggles among their participants. Jennie & Vanessa presented their background and experience they learned from attending OCTAC. OC CONSERVATION CORPS — Provided Youth Council Report for the 2018-2019 Year. For the past 25 years they have provided services to low-income and at-risk young adults with opportunities to serve their community, advance their education and obtain new skills. Jordan Duran presented his story and how OC Conservation Corps has help him become the person he is now. 5 76.6% Taller San Jose Healthcare, IT, construction or business administration training, Stipend 15 120,002 6 74.3% Goodwill Industries of OC Career exploration and guidance, Paid WEX 15 160,000 7 72.3% The Cambodian Family Tutoring, leadership, career development, whole family approach 15 167,000 8 68.3% Volunteers of America LA construction/trades certs, health care certification, Office management, WEX 20 200,000 MOTION: Russell-Garcia SECOND: Alexander VOTE: AYES: ALEXANDER, ANNINO, LUVIANO, MARTINEZ, RUIZ, RUSSELL-GARCIA, TUCKER (8) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: JIMENEZ-HAMI (1) ABSENT: ALEGRE, RINCON, ROSE, SANDOVAL, VARNUM (6)1-3

WDB/YC MINUTES APRIL 11, 2019 SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY — Lisbeth Beltran reported on enrollments to the program. Some challenges met with parenting youth, some youth were working and going to school working towards their GED. Cesar Cuellar provided his background and how the SA Library staff help overcome his struggles. COMMENTS 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Vattana Peong - thanked the Committee and Staff for their work and referrals. • Representatives from the State of California Employment Development Department specifically with the Youth Opportunity Program provided an invitation to a Summer Youth Job Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 27 th at Century High School. 7. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS • Sandy Barba thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 8. YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS • Jorge Martinez – thanked the speakers and expressed that it is very motivational and inspirational to listen to each youth story. • Ana Jimenez-Hami thanked all the presenters, it was inspiring to hear everyone and now their story can be share with others. Also thanked Vattana for coming to the meeting today. • Chair Tucker – thanked everyone for being here and participating. ADJOURNMENT – 5:41 PM ________________________________ Bianca L. Zurita Recording Secretary1-4

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