Executive Committee Notice of Meeting ... · • Staff included Erin Carlson’s application in today’s WIB Executive Committee agenda packet. • Staff added Attendance Report

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Executive Committee Notice of Meeting & Agenda

August 14, 2019 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

2227 Capricorn Way, Santa Rosa Bodega Room

Conference Call Number: (707) 565-5210 Access Code: 991 152 092

*Vote Required

I. Public Comment

II. Approve Minutes of July 10, 2019 and Review Action Items (Action)

III. WIB Business (Action/Discussion)

A. Membership

B. Attendance Report

C. Proxy Report

D. AB1111

E. Spirit of Sonoma Nominations

F. Youth Monitoring Report

G. Fall Economic Forecast

H. NBEC Raising the Bar Workforce Conference

I. Operations Update

IV. Set September WIB Meeting Agenda

V. Upcoming WIB Executive Committee Meetings and WIB Meetings

September 11, 2019 WIBE Session: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm

Location: Santa Rosa Room

September 11, 2019 Full Session: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Santa Rosa Room

October 9, 2019 WIBE Session: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Bodega Room

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Open Meetings: Except as expressly authorized under the Brown Act, all meetings are open to attendance by

interested members of the public.

If WIB members are unable to attend, please call (707)565-8500 prior to the meeting to leave a message

stating you are unavailable.

Meeting Materials: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the WIB after distribution of

the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the WIB Administrative Office at 2227 Capricorn

Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa during normal business hours.

Accommodation: If you have a disability which requires the agenda materials to be in an alternative

format or requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending this meeting, please call

(707) 565-8504 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, to facilitate arrangements for accommodation.

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Workforce Investment Board

Executive Committee

Minutes of July 10, 2019

Members Present: Ananda Sweet, Kristyn Byrne, Steve Herron, and Stephen Jackson

Members Called In: Judy Coffey

Notified Absent: Ed Barr, Robin Bartholow, Roy Hurd, and Scott Kincaid

Absent: Chris Snyder

Staff: Katie Greaves, Cristin Tuider, Jessica Taylor, Patti Andrews, Christopher Dolan, and

Judy Oates

I. Public Comment

None.

II. Approval of Minutes of June 12, 2019; and Review Action Items

All action items listed in the minutes were completed.

• Staff prepared Ethan Brown’s application for submission to the Board of Supervisors.

• Kristyn called but was unable to connect with member candidate Erin Carlson.

• Staff included Erin Carlson’s application in today’s WIB Executive Committee agenda packet.

• Staff added Attendance Report as a standing item to the WIB Executive Committee agendas.

• Staff emailed the proxy form to WIB members with a due date of the September WIB meeting.

• Crissy and the Chris updated the WIB PowerPoint presentation on priority populations.

• Staff will share the need for business champions for each of the industries at the full meeting.

Motion to approve Minutes of June 12, 2019: Steve Herron /s/ Judy Coffey. Approved (Ananda

Sweet, Kristyn Byrne, Judy Coffey, and Steve Herron. There were no “nay” votes. Stephen Jackson

abstained. The motion carried.

III. WIB Business

A. Membership

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Kristyn has not yet had an opportunity to speak with Erin Carlson of Sunrise Senior Living about

being a WIB member so her application will remain on hold.

The committee reviewed the application received from Audra Verrier of Sonoma State

University. She is seeking the seat recently vacated by Lynn Stauffer. Members discussed her

qualifications.

Motion to approve Audra Verrier’s application for Workforce Investment Board membership.

Steve Herron /s/ Stephen Jackson. Approved (Ananda Sweet, Kristyn Byrne, Judy Coffey, and

Steve Herron and Stephen Jackson. There were no “nay” votes. There were no abstentions.

The motion carried.

Action: Staff will see that Audra Verrier is submitted with Ethan Brown’s Workforce Investment

Board application to the Board of Supervisors for approval.

Crissy shared that Steve Stobel who holds a Labor Seat on the WIB has retired and will be

stepping down from the WIB soon. It was noted that Chris Snyder has been absent from several

meetings and that his new position and schedule may not allow for him to attend WIB

meetings. There was discussion on recruiting WIB members who represent Hospitality as that is

one of the WIB’s Priority Sectors.

Action: Staff will reach out to WIB Labor representatives to look for recommendations on a

new person to represent Labor on the committee once Steve Stobel’s formal resignation is

received.

Action: Katie will reach out to Chris Snyder about his ability to attend WIB meetings.

Action: Staff will ask the full WIB for recommendations of hospitality representatives to recruit

for WIB membership.

Action: Stephen Jackson will reach out to Steve Young at the Hyatt to see if he would be

interested in applying to the WIB for membership.

B. Attendance Report

The Committee requested that the WIB Attendance Report be reviewed at each meeting

starting after the July 10, 2019 meeting.

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Action: Staff will update the attendance report after each full WIB meeting to share at the WIB

Executive Committee meeting that follows.

C. Proxy Report

The committee reviewed the current list of submitted proxy forms. After discussion, several

decisions were made:

• Staff will review submissions and bring any that may not be appropriate to the WIB

Executive Committee for review.

• Changes to named proxies must be submitted in writing.

• New proxies can be sworn in before the start of a meeting and participate/vote at that

meeting.

• Proxies for WIB Executive Committee members can attend and vote for the member they

represent.

• Attendance reports will show if a member has missed two meetings even if his proxy has

attended for him.

IV. Local/Regional Plans

The Local and Regional Workforce Investment Board Plans were reviewed and approved by the

Board of Supervisors on July 9 and will be sent to the State by the end of July.

V. Strategic Planning: Priority Populations for Outreach

The Committee reviewed the information to be presented to the full WIB regarding Priority

Populations. This is in response to the request for additional data to assist with narrowing the

priority populations for outreach.

VI. Upcoming WIB Executive Committee Meetings and WIB Meetings

August 14, 2019 Executive Session: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Bodega Room

September 11, 2019 Executive Session: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm Location: Santa Rosa Room

September 11, 2019 Full Session: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Santa Rosa Room

VII. Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

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1. Application: Workforce Investment Board

2. Name: Erin Carlson 3. Title: Executive Director 4. Agency: Sunrise Senior Living of Petaluma 5. Responsibility: Business 6. Address: 815 Wood Sorrel Drive 7. City: Petaluma State: California Zip Code: 94954 8. Telephone: 707-775-9068 9. Email: [email protected] 10. Briefly describe your interest in the Workforce Investment Board and tell us a little about yourself. What

strengths will you bring to our board?

I am currently the Executive Director of Sunrise Assisted Living of Petaluma, I am responsible for the day to day operations in the facility. Sunrise also has communities in Sonoma and Santa Rosa and each of us employ about 100+ team members. Most of our positions have a low barrier to entry such as caregivers, housekeepers, cooks, dishwashers, and receptionists. We have been experiencing a decline in applicants for the past 3+ years but more so recently. I have had been assisting our company with ideas on how to improve workforce retention and I have been tasked to help solve the workforce issues that we are facing for Sunrise in Sonoma County. We at Sunrise see housing, transportation, child care as obstacles to help overcome in Sonoma County. I attended your conference at the Doubletree Hotel and was inspired to join the board to offer innovative ideas to help solve issues. I am an operator through and through so I thrive on problem solving in the most innovative ways. 11. Resume

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES · Strategic planning and management skills · Innovative Thinker · Outstanding multi-tasking skills; with a keen attention to detail · Strong sense of urgency, prioritization skills and ability to successfully meet multiple deadlines · Effective training and presentation skills

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Executive Director 11/07 to Present Sunrise Senior Living of Petaluma: Petaluma, CA · Successfully managed the day-to-day operations of 43 unit assisted living and 33 unit memory care assisted

living facility. · Managed capital budget projects, including construction projects. · Increased customer satisfaction and team member satisfaction. · Repaired a poor reputation with residents, families and local professionals. · Built relationships with community LPA, Ombudsman, local law & fire agencies. · Maintained high occupancy through effective external business development strategy, marketing events and

campaigns as well as effective price strategy. · Modeled a strong belief in mission, vision and purpose of organization. · Exceeded NOI goals multiple years. · Continually grew professionally through stretch assignments earned by successful leadership. · Invited to be in the Strategic Development Group for the organization. · Served as Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement committee leader. · Ensure recruitment processes and procedures are utilized consistently. · Identify talent and build applicant pipelines by researching and contacting community services,

colleges/universities, employment agencies. Associate Executive Director 12/06 to 11/07 Sunrise Senior Living of Golden Gate: San Francisco, CA · Successfully managed the day to day operations of 126 bed assisted living and memory care. · Transitioned community to new management. · Maintained occupancy goals. · Built a successful leadership team. · Developed a great working relationship with community LPA, Ombudsman, local law & fire agencies. · Managed the business through the mission and principals of service of the organization. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES University of San Francisco - Bachelor of Science Degree: Organizational Behavior Sonoma State University - Human Resources Certificate RCFE Administrator Certificate

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1. Application: Workforce Investment Board

2. Name: Michael Pickens 3. Title: District Representative 4. Agency: Operating Engineers Local 3 5. Responsibility: Manage the district needs, my staff and assist the members and our contractors 6. Address: 6225 State Farm Drive 7. City: Rohnert Park State: California Zip Code: 94928 8. Telephone: 916.240.1544 9. Email: [email protected] 10. Briefly describe your interest in the Workforce Investment Board and tell us a little about yourself. What

strengths will you bring to our board?

I am a 22 year member of the Operating Engineers. I am a heavy equipment mechanic/welder by trade and a graduate of our apprenticeship program. I have been a Union representative in one capacity or another for over 14 years. Some positions I have held are instructor, apprentice coordinator, business agent, organizer, senior organizer and district representative. I believe that my experience working at our training center as an instructor and apprentice coordinator will give me a wealth of knowledge that I can apply to working on the WIB. 11. Resume

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MICHAEL PICKENS 6225 State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 |916.240.1544 |[email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To be a productive member of the WIB, if I am appointed and help further our cause of helping the residents of Sonoma county find gainful employment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

I have extensive knowledge of apprenticeship programs and what they can offer. I have worked as a union representative for 14+ years.

EXPERIENCE

12/1/18- current position

District Representative, Operating Engineers Local Union #3

· Manage the district needs, my staff and assist the members and our contractors.

10/1/11-11/30/18

Senior Organizer, Operating Engineers Local Union #3

· To monitor and enforce prevailing wage laws, file wage complaints with the laborer commissioner’s office and organize workers and contractors.

EDUCATION

1997-2001 Journeyman Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Welder, Rancho Murieta, CA, Operating Engineers Local Union #3 Joint Apprenticeship Committee

LEADERSHIP

I am currently the District Representative over District 10, Rohnert Park for the Operating Engineers Local Union #3 which covers Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino and Marin Counties. I was a senior organizer and worked directly under the Director of Organizing from 2011-2018.

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7/31/2019

Business Yale Abrams TOTAL WIB MEMBERS 30Ed BarrRobin Bartholow WORKFORCE REPRESENTATIVES (NOT LESS THAN 20%) 23.33%Kristyn ByrnePaul Duranczyk LABOR (NOT LESS THAN 15%*) 13.33%Brandy EvansSteve Herron BUSINESS MUST COMPRISE THE MAJORITY 53.33%Kristina HollowayRoy HurdScott Kincaid July 12, 2019: Steve Stobel resigns from Labor SeatSusan Cooper July 15, 2019: Chris Snyder resigns from Labor SeatPedro Toledo August 14, 2019: Erin Carlson to Business SeatSteve Herrington August 14, 2019: Michael Pickens to Labor Seat (replacing C. Snyder)Sara CummingsAnanda SweetErin Carlson

16 Required = 10, but must be a majority of the Board

Econ/Comm Dev Ethan Brown1 Required = 1 Econ Dev

State EDD/WP David Tam1 Required = 1 WP

Rehab David Wayte1 Required = 1

Adult Ed Nancy Emanuele1 Required = 1

Community Colleges/Higher Ed offering W.I. activities Jerry Miller

Audra Verrier2 Required = 1

WORKFORCE REPRESENTATIVESLabor Chris Knerr (Labor Org)

Michael Pickens (Labor Org)George Steffensen (Apprenticeship)Keith Dias (Apprenticeship)

(Labor Org)4 Required = 5 weighs in 20% requirement

CBO's serving barriers to employment Anita Maldonado

1 Optional, but weighs in 20% requirement

Employment needs of youth Stephen Jackson

Katrina Thurman2 Optional, but weighs in 20% requirement

Housing/Trans/PA0 Optional

Philanthropic0 Optional

Additional Members Judy Coffey1 Optional

WIB MEMBERSHIP ANALYSIS UNDER WIOA - 8/14/19

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8/8/18 11/14/18 2/13/19 5/8/19 7/10/19

Abrams, Yale P P P P P 5 5 100% 0 0%

Barr, Ed A A A P A-Proxy 5 1 20% 4 80%

Bartholow, Robin P P P P A 5 4 80% 1 20%

Byrne, Kristyn P P A P P 5 4 80% 1 20%

Coffey, Judy P A P P P 5 4 80% 1 20%

Cooper, Susan P A P P P 5 4 80% 1 20%

Cummings, Sara P P P P P 5 5 100% 0 0%

Diaz, Keith P P P P P 5 5 100% 0 0%

Duranczyk, Paul A P P A A 5 2 40% 3 60%

Emanuele, Nancy X P P P P 4 4 100% 0 0%

Evans, Brandy A P P P P 5 4 80% 1 20%

Herrington, Steve A P A P P 5 3 60% 2 40%

Herron, Steve A A A P P 5 2 40% 3 60%

Holloway, Kristina A P P P A-Proxy 5 3 60% 2 40%

Hurd, Roy P A A A A 5 1 20% 4 80%

Jackson, Stephen P P P P P 5 5 100% 0 0%

Kincaid, Scott P A P A A-Proxy 5 2 40% 3 60%

Knerr, Chris A P P P P 5 4 80% 1 20%

Maldonado, Anita P P P P A 5 4 80% 1 20%

Miller, Jerald P P P P P 5 5 100% 0 0%

Steffensen, George P P P P P 5 5 100% 0 0%

Sweet, Ananda A P P P P 5 4 80% 1 20%

Tam, David X P P P P 4 4 100% 0 0%

Katrina Thurman P P A P P 5 4 80% 1 20%

Toledo, Pedro A A P A P 5 2 40% 3 60%Wayte, David P P P P P 5 5 100% 0 0%

P = Present A = Absent X = Not a member yet

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9/12/18 10/10/18 12/12/18 1/9/19 3/13/19 4/10/19 5/8/19 6/12/19 7/10/19

Barr, Ed P P A P P P P P A 9 7 78% 2 22%

Bartholow, Robin P P A P P A P A A 9 5 56% 4 44%

Byrne, Kristyn P P P P P P P P P 9 9 100% 0 0%

Coffey, Judy A P P P A P P P P 9 7 78% 2 22%

Herron, Steve P P A P P P A P P 9 7 78% 2 22%

Hurd, Roy P A P A P A A P A 9 4 44% 5 56%

Jackson, Steven P P A P P P P A P 9 7 78% 2 22%

Kincaid, Scott P P P P A A A A A 9 4 44% 5 56%Sweet, Ananda X X P A P P P P P 7 6 86% 1 14%

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WIB Member Name Business Title OathTaken 700 Ethics

Training

Ananda Sweet Debbie Gesualdo Santa Rosa Metro Chamber COO

Anita Maldonado Kai Harris California Human Development Director of Programs

Brandy Evans - none - - - - - -

Chris Knerr David Johnson Cement Masons Local 300 Business Agent

David Tam Juanita Estrella EDD Site/Program Manager 07/24/19

David Wayte Carmen Salgado Dept of Rehab Staff Services Manager

Ed Barr Bob Austin Robert Austin and Associates President 07/10/19 08/05/19

George Steffensen Frank Cuneo North Bay Trades Introduction Program North Bay TIP Director 03/09/19

Jerry Miller Brad Davis Santa Rosa Junior Colloge Dean, Workforce Development

Judy Coffey Alena Ritch-Wall Kaiser Permanente Regional Community Benefits Mgr

Katrina Thurman Serene Cooper SAY Director of Career Services 07/10/19

Keith Dias Pending

Kristina Holloway Joseph P. Harrington Healdsburg District Hospital CEO 07/10/19

Kristyn Byrne Kerri Olhiser Pruitt Industrial Park Manager

Nancy Emanuele Lori Deen Petaluma Adult School Assitant Principal

Paul Duranczyk Pending

Pedro Toledo Eliot Enriquez Petaluma Health Center Program Manager

Robin Bartholow - none - - - - - -

Roy Hurd Pending

Sara Cummings Eric Markson Best Western Dry Creek Inn Regional Sales Manager 08/05/19

Scott Kincaid Brian Ling Sonoma County Alliance CEO/Executive Director 07/10/19 07/27/19

Stephen Jackson Chuck Wade Sonoma County Office of Education Coordinator - Instructional Support

Steve Herrington Dan Blake Sonoma County Office of Education Director, Innovation /Partnerships 08/05/19 07/30/19

Steve Herron Celia King Commercial Loan Officer Exchange Bank 08/05/19

Susan Cooper Mary Watts Community Action Partnership Deputy DirectorYale Abrams Terry Abrams Abrams Consulting Consultant

WIB Proxy List August 14, 2019

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Sonoma County Workforce Investment Board

Past Spirit of Sonoma Honorees from the WIB (2019)

2002 – Corey Turner 2009 – Bill Nordskog 2016– Chris Paige 2003 – Steve Herron 2010 – Jerry Dunn 2017– Al Lerma 2004 – Ed Barr 2011 – Dan Blake 2018 – Yale Abrams 2005 – Judy Coffey 2012 – Robin Bartholow 2006 – Scott Kincaid 2013 – Karen Fies 2007 – Roy Hurd 2014 – Matt Martin 2008 – Stephen Jackson 2015 – Laurie Petta

WIB Members Not Yet Honored By WIB Kristyn Byrne Pruitt Industrial Park 01/15/2013 6 Years Susan Cooper Community Action Partnership 05/22/2018 1 Year

Sarah Cummings Sonoma County Lodging Association 05/22/2018 1 Year Keith Dias SMART Local # 104 08/02/2016 3 Years Paul Duranczyk Creekside Convalescent Hospital 01/08/2008 11 Years Nancy Emanuele Petaluma Adult School 10/23/2018 1 Year Brandy Evans Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire 09/01/2015 4 Years Steve Herrington Sonoma County Office of Education 07/12/2011 8 Years

Kristina Holloway Healdsburg District Hospital 03/30/2010 9 Years Chris Knerr Cement Masons Local 300 05/07/2013 6 Years Anita Maldonado California Human Development 05/22/2018 1 Year Jerry Miller Santa Rosa Junior College 05/07/2013 6 Years George Steffensen North Bay Labor Council (Retired) 09/15/2009 10 Years Ananda Sweet Santa Rosa Metro Chamber 11/07/2017 2 Years

David Tam Employment Development Department 10/23/2018 1 Year Katrina Thurman Social Advocates for Youth 04/25/2017 2 Years Pedro Toledo Petaluma Health Center 07/13/2010 8 Years David Wayte Department of Rehabilitation 11/07/2017 2 Years

Years served as of December 2019 when the award is presented.

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Agency Summary of Concerns Concerns Cleared Y/N

Petaluma People Services Center

Concern 1: Fiscal Performance ISY/OSY; Concern 2: CalJOBS data entry.

4/9/19: No-- Concern 1 remains open into FY 19-20 as Agency continues to attempt to recruit OSY; Concern 2 has

been cleared

The Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship

Concern 1: Fiscal Performance ISY/OSY and 20% Work Experence; Concern 2: CalJOBS data entry.

3/5/19: No-- Concern 1 remains open into FY 19-20 as Agency continues to attempt to recruit OSY and meet work

experience requirements; Concern 2 has been cleared

West County Community Services

Concern 1: Fiscal Performance ISY/OSY; Concern 2: CalJOBS data entry.

4/9/19: No-- Concern 1 remains open into FY 19-20 as Agency continues to attempt to recruit OSY; Concern 2 has

been cleared

Conservation Corps North Bay

Finding 1: Contract Administration: Claims late and incorrect; Concern 1: CalJOBS data entry.

4/4/19: Finding 1 remains open as HSD continues to monitor CCNB's contract

administration; Concern 1 has been cleared

Social Advocates for Youth Concern 1: CalJOBS data entry Concern Cleared

2018-19 YOUTH PROGRAM MONITORING

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