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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

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 Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(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 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.