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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04081986 - 2.1 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on April 8, 1986 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: GAIN Implementation Committees The Board received a report dated April 8, 1986 from Phil Batchelor, County Administrator, (copy attached hereto and by ref- erence incorporated herein) recommending the establishment of two advisory committees to assist the Social Services Director in the development of the Greater. Avenues in Independence (GAIN) Training and Employment Program, and recommending composition of the two com- mittees. Mr. Batchelor suggested that the Contra Costa Children' s Council be included on the Executive Committee rather than on the Advisory Council. Barbara Shaw, Chair of the Contra Costa County Private Industry Council (PIC) , commented on the complicated nature of AB 2580 which established the GAIN Program and the need for cooperation and coordination by all parties involved in the implementation pro- cess. She stated that PIC was in agreement with the concept of the advisory committees and wished to have strong input into the Executive Committee. She noted, however, that because the Board of Supervisors will be ultimately responsible for the County' s GAIN Program, it was the recommendation of PIC that the advisory commit- tees be directly responsible to the Board, rather than reporting to the Social Services Director. Supervisor Sunne McPeak noted that the proposal did not clarify the committee appointment process nor the mechanism by which the committees would report to the Board. Mr. Batchelor stated that each of the organizations named would be allowed the discretion of selecting one or more of their members to serve on the committees. He recommended that his Office provide the Board with a status report in 90 days on the establish- ment of the committees, and a report from the Social Services Director and the Executive Committee on the implementation process. Supervisor McPeak commented on the extensive planning effort done by United Way on women and girls' issues, and recom- mended that a representative from United Way be included on the Advisory Council. She also recommended that representatives of the Contra Costa Child Care Task Force and the Social Service Department employees be included on the Advisory Council. Supervisor McPeak emphasized the need for a continuing support network for the women who would be involved in the GAIN Program. Supervisor Tom Powers stated that he believed the Social Services Department should be represented on the Executive Committee, with the Executive Committee reporting to the Board of Supervisors. He inquired as to why Contra Costa County Employees Association Local 1 had been included on the Executive Committee, since they are not directly responsible for implementing the Program. Robert Jornlin, Social Services Director, responded that because Local 1 represents many employees throughout not only the County, but the cities and school districts, it was felt that they 1 would have a great interest in the implementation and eventual placing of the participants in the GAIN Program. Mr. Jornlin com- mented on the complexity of the GAIN Program regulations and noted that because his department is responsible for the implementation of the Program it was his recommendation that the advisory committees report to him. Supervisor Powers stated that while he recognized the complex nature of the legislation and the serious demands on the Social Services Department, it was his belief that because the Board of Supervisors is ultimately liable for the implementation of GAIN, the Executive Committee should report to the Board. He requested that the County Administrator report back on the reporting require- ments as soon as possible. Lee Finney, representing SIEU Local 535, commented on the special interest of the social workers in the implementation of the GAIN Program and of the research her organization has done Statewide on the Program. Supervisor Tom Torlakson commented on the referral programs of such agencies as United Council and the Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) , and recommended that they be included on the Advisory Council. There being no further discussion, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the establishment of a GAIN Executive Committee and a GAIN Advisory Council is APPROVED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the recommendation of the County Administrator to include the Contra Costa Children' s Council on the Executive Committee is APPROVED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that invitations to participate on the GAIN Advisory Council are EXTENDED to United Way, United Council, EOC and the Contra Costa Child Care Task Force. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the issues of the composition of the two committees, the placement of SEIU Local 535 on one of the committees, and the reporting requirements are REFERRED to the County Administrator for further review and report back to the Board as soon as possible. Cc: County Administrator Social Services Director Director, PIC hereby certify that this is a true and cerrect copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes oe the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: gAAd Py aff PAIL BATCt ELOR, Cierh or ti;e Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By K.L,c.L , Deputy 2 CR I / BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Cwtra Costa DATE'. April 8, 1986 CoU* SUBJECT: GAIN Implementation Committee Structure SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I . RECOMMENDATION: Establish two advisory committees to assist the Social Services Director in the development of the GAIN Training and Employment Program for AFDC recipients: ( 1) an Executive Committee to serve as a coordinating vehicle to facilitate cooperation among involved agencies representing the agencies identified below; and ( 2) a Community Council to serve as a community resource and provide a vehicle for community input to the planning process, composed of the organizations noted below. II . FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Social Service staff provided from State GAIN planning funds. III . REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11320.2 (AB 2580) designates the County Welfare Department (CWD) as the agency responsible for the development of the County' s plan for implementation of the Greater Avenues for Independence Act (GAIN) , and for administration of the program. GAIN is a service component of. the AFDC program and the Welfare and Institutions Code holds the County Welfare Director responsible and accountable for GAIN administration and operation. The statutes also require each CWD, with the cooperation of Community College Districts, County Offices of Education, and local Private Industry Councils to design a package of services to be provided to AFDC recipients that reflect available resources and local job market needs. We believe that having an Executive Committee representing the following agencies will enhance the development of the program while at the same time recognizing that the GAIN legislation has been incorporated into the State Department CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: VES SIGNATURE; QU a � RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE X APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): Page 2 of Social Services (SDSS) Eligibility and Assistance Standards Manual (EAS Section 42-700) , and that the County Welfare Director is administratively responsible for operation of the program and for liability or fiscal problems that GAIN might bring to the County. GAIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Directors of the following agencies should be invited to serve on the GAIN Executive Committee: Contra Costa County Community College District Contra Costa County Private Industry Council City of Richmond Private Industry Council Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools State Employment Development Department, Antioch State Employment Development Department, Richmond Contra Costa County Employees Assocation, Local #1, Martinez It appears that the GAIN program will have a major impact on other parts of the Contra Costa County community. Therefore, we believe that a larger council will help promote the communication network and interagency cooperation which will enhance the full development of the GAIN program. To facilitate this broader, open planning process, we propose to establish a Council representing the following agencies. Because there will be many technical, procedural, and process issues that need to be resolved (which will affect not only the Social Service Department, but other participating agencies) , the Department is developing four ( 4) technical sub-committees composed of members from a wide segment of the community. Representatives from the following agencies should be invited to serve on the GAIN Advisory Council: Advisory Committee on Employment and Economic Status of Women City of Richmond, Private Industry Council Contra Costa Children' s Council Contra Costa County Adult Education Council Contra Costa County Community College District Contra Costa County Housing Authority Contra Costa County Private Industry Council Contra Costa County Social Service Department East County Chamber of Commerce State Employment Development Department, Antioch State Employment Development Department, Richmond Family and Children' s Services Advisory Committee Greater Richmond Interfaith Program National Alliance of Business Regional Occupational Program Young Women' s Christian Association LAO Family Community Vietnamese Family Community By setting up these committees as advisory to the Social Services Director, the key agencies can participate in developing an effective and practical plan.