HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02152011 - C.52RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the Workforce Development Board's recommendation to eliminate the mandated
partner seat for Job Corps on the Workforce Development Board, as recommended by the
Employment and Human Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 sought to streamline service delivery by moving
toward a system of collaboration among all entities receiving funding for employment and
training that fall under the purview of the Department of Labor (DOL). Public agencies in
local jurisdictions were required under the law to partner in delivery of services at the
operational level and in development of policy on the leadership level. The August 11, 2000
Final Rule states that “responsibilities of a required partner apply in those local areas where
the required partner provides services.” This comment references CFR Section 662.220
(b)(3) which states that national programs under title I of WIA (are) required partners
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/15/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Earl Maciel 3-1648
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 15, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.52
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:February 15, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Eliminate Mandated Partner Seat - Job Corps from Workforce Development Board
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
if such programs are present in the local area…”
When WIA was implemented in Contra Costa County in 2000, the Board was inclusive in
their outreach to all entities receiving the funds under the Act. At that time, and
sporadically thereafter, the Job Corps seat has been filled by a staff based at Treasure
Island Job Corps site.
In a renewed effort to support Goal 1 of the “Board” section of the 2010-2013 WDB
Strategic Plan, “Strengthen a diverse, active, and full board”, staff has reviewed this seat.
Treasure Island Job Corps recruits youth from the greater Bay Area, and both youth
contractors and One-Stop staff are familiar with the opportunities afforded youth through
this program. However, there is no organizational representation through Job Corps
within the LWIA. Staff therefore recommends elimination of this mandated partner seat
at this time.
This action will result in a reduction of the size of the Board from forty five (45)
members to forty four (44) and does not statistically shift the required business or labor
composition of the Board.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Seat will remain filled periodically by staff based at Treasure Island and, thus, will not
effectively contribute to the business of the Workforce Development Board.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This position is filled on a sporadic basis by Treasure Island Job Corps. The elimination
of this position will not have an immediate impact on children or children services.
ATTACHMENTS
Staff Report
Board Minutes
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PAGE 1 OF 1 AGENDA ITEM A1
OCTOBER 20, 2010 MANDATED PARTNER SEAT FOR JOB CORPS
DATE: October 5, 2010
TO: Executive Committee
FROM: Workforce Development Board Staff
RE: Review Mandated Partner Seat- Job Corps
This memo brings forth a proposed elimination of the mandated partner seat for Job Corps from the
Contra Costa Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA).
A. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 sought to streamline service delivery by moving toward a
system of collaboration among all entities receiving funding for employment and training that fall under
the purview of the Department of Labor (DOL). Public agencies in local jurisdictions were required
under the law to partner in delivery of services at the operational level and in development of policy
on the leadership level. The August 11, 2000 Final Rule states that “responsibilities of a required
partner apply in those local areas where the required partner provides services.” This comment
references CFR Section 662.220 (b)(3) which states that national programs under title I of WIA (are)
required partners if such programs are present in the local area…”
When WIA was implemented in Contra Costa County in 2000, the Board was inclusive in their outreach
to all entities receiving the funds under the Act. At that time, and sporadically thereafter, the Job Corps
seat has been filled by a staff based at Treasure Island Job Corps site.
B. CURRENT SITUATION
In a renewed effort to support Goal 1 of the “Board” section of the 2010-2013 WDB Strategic Plan,
“Strengthen a diverse, active, and full board”, staff has reviewed this seat. Treasure Island Job Corps
recruits youth from the greater Bay Area, and both youth contractors and One-Stop staff are familiar
with the opportunities afforded youth through this program. However, there is no organizational
representation through Job Corps within the LWIA. Staff therefore recommends elimination of this
mandated partner seat at this time.
This action will result in a reduction of the size of the Board from forty five (45) members to forty four
(44) and does not statistically shift the required business or labor composition of the Board.
C. SCHEDULE
Following discussion and potential action on this item, it will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors
for final approval and reflected in the Maddy Book listings as the official documentation of board
membership.
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