Ken Oplinger [Chair] SB Region Chamber of Commerce Sandra Dickerson [Vice Chair] Your People Professionals Glenn Morris Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce Daniel Nielson Department of Social Services Dianne Owens Consultant Raymond McDonald Executive Director Santa Barbara County WDB I. ROLL CALL II. III. IV. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGENDA April 24, 2018 (10:00 12:00) Workforce Resource Center Conference Room 1410 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA (Sutter Room) OPENING REMARKS PUBLIC COMMENT* AGENDA ITEMS* A. Reorganization to the Agenda B. Old Business 1. Approval of minutes (Action) C. New Business 1. Director s Update/Discussion 2. Discussion Items Next RFP for Contractors Update on RPU Update on National Disaster Grant (Thomas Fire) D. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2018 (10 12) at the Santa Barbara WRC, 130 E Ortega Street. *Public Comment. Members of the public may address the WIB on items appearing on the agenda. The public may also address items of interest to the committee which are within the jurisdiction of the WIB. However, the WIB, in compliance with Government Code section 64954.3(a) the committee shall not take any action on any item not appearing on the agenda. Speakers are asked to limit their remarks to a maximum of three minutes. For questions, call 681-4453. **If a member of the public would like to participate, please call 681-4453 for participation information. Americans with Disabilities Act. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the WIB Budget Committee will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact 681-4453 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Workforce Development Board DRAFT Executive Committee Minutes Workforce Resource Center Conference Room 130 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA (10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) Executive Committee Members in Attendance: Ken Oplinger, Sandra Dickerson, Daniel Nielson, Dianne Owens, Executive Committee not in Attendance: Glen Morris Guests: None County Staff in Attendance: Ray McDonald, Jennie Esquer Roll Call: Meeting called to order by WDB Chair Ken Oplinger, (10:00 a.m.) A quorum was established. Public Comments: No public comment Agenda Items A. Reorganization of the Agenda None B. Old Business 1. Approval of November 29, 2017 Minutes C. New Business Daniel Nielson moved to approve the November 29, 2017 minutes Sandra Dickerson seconds, Abstentions Diane Owens, motion carries. 1. Director s Update/Discussion Special Funding for Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow
Executive Committee Minutes Page 2 WDB Executive Director Ray McDonald gave an update to the Executive Committee on special funding available for disasters provided by the Department of Labor for the workforce, and noted that the state also offered financial assistance during the residential fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties. Mr. McDonald mentioned that last December, the State of California sent out a notice of funding opportunities of multi-million dollar awards. The State of California contacted Mr. McDonald and advised that we would receive an initial amount of one-million dollars earmarked for cleanup and repair on publicly owned land and facilities. Mr. McDonald noted that funding will be a one-year project going through our operators for the Adult and Dislocated Worker Program (KRA). WDB staff will work with them on the implementation. In addition, Mr. McDonald commented that once the Board of Supervisors accepts the funds, the start-up implementation process would happen as soon as possible. Ventura County is doing something similar and have requested to meet since they do not have a Director in Ventura County. Mr. McDonald mentioned that once the one million dollars has been expended, there could be more money to utilize. This money will be used to pay work crews who perform cleanup, and restore public land. The WDB Operator (KRA) will also interface with a number of county departments as well as City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation, and Public Works. The business community as well as the hospitality industry have all been hit hard; therefore, some of that funding may provide support for a temporary staff person to augment business services activities in working with the business community related to restarting. Process for Selection/Approval of New WDB Members (Action) Mr. McDonald referenced a memorandum outlining the recruitment and selection background process for future WDB Board Members. The reason this item is on the agenda because board membership replacements are coming up, and we need a process. Mr. McDonald also mentioned that he would like to incorporate the process based on the Board s discussion and decisions into the WDB bylaws since the current bylaws does speak to the membership. Recruitment and Selection Process for WDB Members Recommendation: That the Executive Committee of the Santa Barbara Development Board (WDB) adopt the following selection process for future Board Members.
2. Discussion Items Executive Committee Minutes Page 3 1. The same original criteria would apply for replacements to the WDB Board with applications being submitted to WDB Staff via the WDB website 2. WDB Staff would review, making recommendations to the Executive Committee. 3. Majority approval by the Executive Committee, then to Board of Supervisors for appointment. 4. All of the above to be included as an amendment to the by-laws. Executive Committee 2018 Meeting Calendar The Executive Committee reviewed the dates of the Executive Committee 2018 meeting calendar. All were all in favor to remove Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from the Executive Committee 2018 calendar. RPU Update Mr. McDonald shared that he and the Chair and Vice Chair had attended the regional meeting and put this item on the agenda to provide feedback or thoughts that Ken and Sandra might want to share regarding the regional non- profit. Vice Chair, Sandra Dickerson commented that it was a very productive meeting and stated the big thing of considerable importance was coming to an agreement with everyone. Implementing the non-profit may not happen soon but we could see how tasks can be consolidated and streamlining costs across the region can be reached. Mr. McDonald mentioned that the goal is for the non-profit to be a vehicle that will be receiving the regional funding that we receive from the State which has nothing to do with our allocation amount. Program Operator Reporting (Feedback) Mr. McDonald addressed the board members referencing review of the program operator s presentation skills. After much discussion, the Executive Committee agreed that the operators need to have their presentations better prepared and presented in a more concise manner. There was a general consensus by the Executive Committee that these are professional organizations who should know how to present.
Executive Committee Minutes Page 4 If a run through needs to be done prior to the WDB Board meeting, then it would be with the Executive Director prior to the full board meeting. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 (10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) at the Santa Maria Workforce Resource Center Sutter Room Adjourned 11:45 a.m.