STANISLAUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE ALLIANCE

July 15, 2013 Meeting Agenda 1020 10th Street, Suite 102 Modesto

Kirk Lindsey Center 12:00 PM

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1. Call to Order

2. Introduction

3. Conflict Of Interest

4. Public Comment Period

5. Chairman’s Report

6. CEO Report

7. Consent Item

A. Approval of Minutes for April 15, 2013 and May 1, 2013

9. Action Items

A. Approval of 2013-2014 Alliance Budget

B. Approve the designation of the Alliance as a CDC ( Community Development Corporation)

C. Approval of the PY 2013-2017 Stanislaus County Alliance Worknet (AW) Local Five Year Strategic Plan

10. Information Items

A. Report on the Careers In Manufacturing program.

B. Financial Reports from Alliance/Alliance SBDC/Alliance Worknet

Next Meeting Date: Alliance Exec Committee Meeting Aug. 19, 2013 Kirk Lindsey Center 1020 10th Street Ste. 102 Street, Modesto Alliance Exec Committee Meeting Sept. 16, 2013 Kirk Lindsey Center 1020 10th Street Ste. 102 Street, Modesto

Stanislaus Economic Development and Workforce Alliance Minutes

Monday April 15, 2013 DIRECTORS PRESENT Bill Bassitt, CEO James Aja Ross Briles Sean Carroll Ralph Curtis David Danner Ernie Flores Jeff Foster Jeff Grover Richard Hagerty Brad Hawn Donald Hutchins Doug Johnson Allen Layman Tony Ledoux Craig Lewis Luis Molina Dick Monteith Clint Mort Chip Neuman Monica Nino Dotty Nygard Bill O’Brien Pat Paul Billy Powell Cecil Russell Jill Stearns Tom Van Groningen Paul Van Konynenburg Brian Velthoen DIRECTORS EXCUSED Jose Aldaco Stuart Bennett Marty Fox Kathy Halsey Paul Harmon Ron Jackson Nikki Linnerman Gaylord Phillips Sharon Silva Jim Wood DIRECTORS ABSENT James Brenda Jeff Burda Oscar Cabello Jennifer Carlson Tom Changnon Michael Frantz John Lazar Garrad Marsh Mike Repp Eva Rios Chris Vierra Greg Vincelet Jeramy Young STAFF Angie Gutierrez, The Alliance Ray Campanur, The Alliance Teri Adams-Jones, The Alliance Randy Svedbeck, The Alliance LeaAnn Hoogestraat, The Alliance Susie Eudy, The Alliance Steven Ames, The Alliance Delyn Meyers, The Alliance Kurtis Clark, Alliance SBDC GUESTS Nati Martinez, EDD Maryn Pitt, City of Turlock Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Laurie Smith, City of Modesto Chris Murphy, Sierra Pacific Bill Zoloski, Prudential Dennis Wilson, Horizon Consulting John Beckman, BIA CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:15PM Chairman Jeff Grover reminded board members of the Conflict of Interest Rules. If there is anything on the agenda that poses a conflict of interest to any board member then they must make the conflict known and recuse themselves at the appropriate time. CEO REPORT CEO Bill Bassitt informed board members Post Cereal would be closing one of its operations and eliminating 140 jobs. Thirty-five % of Post’s local workforce has been employed with them for about 25 plus years, so they have extensive food processing experience which may ease the subsequent job search. Several contacts and meetings have taken place and efforts were made to try and retain Post Cereal in its Ceres location. Post mentioned it was a business decision that was not reversible. The Alliance Worknet Rapid Response team has

been in contact with Post Cereal to try and capture all the individuals being affected. No determination has been made on the ultimate disposition of the facility Mr. Bassitt mentioned there had been a rumor regarding Ball Corp. closing its location in the City of Oakdale. The Alliance is in contact with Ball to try and assist them with any needs they may have to try and retain them. CEO Bill Bassitt mentioned concerned citizens had been working on an Angel funding investment and if anyone would be interested they could contact Chairman Jeff Grover for information. Updates were given on Momentum 2016 mentioning there were 95 current investors including 43 new companies. CEO Bill Bassitt was still working on 15 follow up final calls. Department handout reports were presented and handed out at the meeting for department updates. CONSENT ITEMS

B. Approval of Minutes for October 15, 2012

C. Approve the appointment of Mahalia Gotico, Department of Rehabilitation to the Stanislaus Economic Development and Workforce Alliance Board.

Luis Molina moved to approve consent items A and B. Seconded by Tom Van Groningen. M/S/C. Unanimous. ACTION ITEMS

D. Authorization for the Alliance Worknet to submit a request to the State to transfer $540,343 of WIA Dislocated Worker funds to the WIA Adult fund category

Alliance Worknet Director Jeff Rowe mentioned the state of California allows local Workforce Investment Act programs to transfer up to 50% of funds between the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs in order to meet local needs. The department has seen an increase in the Adult population requiring services along with the Dislocated Workers. The Alliance Worknet has received additional one time grant funding to help assist the Dislocated Worker population, while the program continues to have significant services demands from the Adult population with no additional money. Mr. Rowe’s recommendation is to allow the transfer of $540,343 to the Adult program. The $540,343 transfer represents 23% of the WIA Dislocated Allocation. Transferring these funds will allow for better service and help meet the increased demands of the Adult population that is seeking services without negatively impacting services to Dislocated Workers.

Sean Carroll motioned to approve the authorization for the Alliance Worknet to submit a request to the State to transfer $540,343 of WIA Dislocated Worker funds to the WIA Adult fund category. Seconded by Tom Van Groningen. M/S/C. Unanimous.. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Recognition of StanTogether at the National Association of Workforce boards Jeff Rowe mentioned Washington DC had recognized the Stan Together program for creating 1,300 jobs. The National Association board was implementing an “Add one Job” campaign and featured the Alliance as well as a second program from Jefferson County, Colorado.

B. Presentation from Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s Transportation and Land Use Committee on City of Modesto General Plan

Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s Transportation and Land Use Committee presented a power point presentation to the Alliance Board titled “Pathway to Job Growth”.

C. Financial Reports from Alliance/Alliance SBDC/Alliance Worknet

Chairman Jeff Grover informed the board that financial reports were in the board packets and suggested that if anyone needed further information it would be available upon request. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Jeff Grover motioned to adjourn the Alliance Board Meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 1:30 PM

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Wednesday May 1, 2013 DIRECTORS PRESENT Bill Bassitt, CEO James Aja Stuart Bennett Ross Briles Sean Carroll Tom Changnon Jeff Foster Jeff Grover Richard Hagerty Paul Harmon Brad Hawn Donald Hutchins Doug Johnson Allen Layman Luis Molina Dick Monteith Bill O’Brien Billy Powell Cecil Russell Tom Van Groningen Paul Van Konynenburg Brian Velthoen Greg Vincelet Jim Wood DIRECTORS EXCUSED Marty Fox Ralph Curtis Ron Jackson Craig Lewis Nikki Linnerman Monica Nino Mike Repp DIRECTORS ABSENT Jose Aldaco James Brenda Jeff Burda Oscar Cabello Jennifer Carlson David Danner Ernie Flores Michael Frantz Mahalia Cotico Kathy Halsey John Lazar Tony Ledoux Garrad Marsh Clint Mort Chip Neuman Dotty Nygard Pat Paul Gaylord Phillips Eva Rios Sharon Silva Jill Stearns Chris Vierra Jeramy Young STAFF Angie Gutierrez, The Alliance Teri Adams-Jones, The Alliance Susie Eudy, The Alliance Steven Ames, The Alliance Delyn Meyers, The Alliance Kurtis Clark, Alliance SBDC Jeff Rowe, Alliance Worknet Ninfa Lopez, Alliance Worknet Suzan Younan, The Alliance Kirsten Alvord, The Alliance Alisha Cruz, The Alliance Emily Canoe, Alliance Worknet GUESTS

Nati Martinez, EDD CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:15PM Chairman Jeff Gover reminded board members of the Conflict of Interest Rules. If there is anything on the agenda that poses a conflict of interest to any board member then they must make the conflict known and recuse themselves at the appropriate time. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Discussion of personnel issue

CEO Bill Bassitt stated that his current employment contract would be expiring August 16, 2013. Mr. Bassitt has met with the Chairman and the Executive Committee and has asked that a new contract not be negotiated. He indicated his desire to resign from his position of President and CEO of the Alliance effective that date. He offered that he has had eleven years in a position that he has thoroughly enjoyed but that it was

time to get closer to his children and grandchildren back in the Midwest. He will be relocating there later in the summer. Chairman Jeff Grover acknowledged Mr. Bassitt’s loyal commitment to the Alliance and hard work since 2002. Board members expressed appreciation and wished Mr. Bassitt well in his new future endeavors. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Jeff Grover motioned to adjourn the Alliance Board Meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 2:20 PM

ACTION ITEM A: Approval of the 2013-2014 Alliance Budget DISCUSSION: Staff will present a proposed budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014. With the

apparent demise of the Enterprise Zones, the Alliance will suffer some loss of revenue from the vouchering process and the budget will reflect some adjustments made accordingly. The budget will reflect the costs necessary to implement the proposed Program of Work approved by the Board at its January meeting

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget

ACTION ITEM B: Approve the designation of the Alliance as a Community Development

Corporation DISCUSSION: The city of Turlock approached the Alliance staff about the possibility of the

Alliance becoming a Community Development Corporation for the purposes of serving as the grant recipient for a federal grant in support of a large economic development project slated for downtown Turlock. The Executive Committee discussed this request at its June meeting and approved seeking that designation for the Turlock project only, with the provision that Alliance staff would bring a proposal to the full Board in July for consideration of a permanent designation with certain limitations.

RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve a proposal to designate the Alliance as a Community Development Corporation with purposes of promoting the solicitation of federal grants in support of economic development and job generating activities in the cities and county. The parameters of the CDC would specifically prohibit any involvement in any housing projects of any kind throughout the county.

ACTION ITEM C: Approval of the PY 2013-2017 Stanislaus County Alliance Worknet (AW)

Local Five Year Strategic Plan. DISCUSSION: Upon the initial implementation of the Workforce Investment Act in 2000,

Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs) were required to submit a plan for the provision of services over the five year life of the Act. The Workforce Investment Act was set to expire in 2005, but has since been extended seven (7) times and each time it was extended each LWIA had to submit their local plan modifications mandated by the State.

During PY 2012-13, the State Board and EDD instituted a completely revised Local Plan development process resulting in the new PY 2013-2017 Local Five Year Strategic Plan format.

The attached Stanislaus County Strategic Five Year Plan has been developed to accommodate the State’s new LWIA 5 Year Strategic Plan development process.

The State requires two public hearings to take place during a 30 day public comment period. The first public hearing conducted by the Stanislaus County Alliance Worknet (AW) with respect to the PY 2013-17 Five-Year Local Strategic Plan occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Kirk Lindsey Center, 1020, 10Th Street, Modesto. There were no attendees at the public hearing. The second public hearing took place on June 4, 2013, at the same location. There were also no attendees during the second public hearing. In addition, no comments regarding the plan have been received during the comment period.

In the effort to reduce duplicating costs, copies of the plan were not included in each agenda packet, but are available upon request. The plan is available on the AW website, www.allianceworknet.com

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Alliance Worknet (AW)’s PY 2013-17 Five Year Local

Strategic Plan.

INFORMATION ITEM A: Report on the results of the Careers in Manufacturing program for 2012-2013 INFORMATION ITEMS B: Financial Reports for theAlliance, Alliance Worknet, and Alliance SBDC