WDB Youth Council Committee 4 2/13/2025
W
orkforce Development Board
Youth Council Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
A
TTENDANCE Committee members present:
A cevedo, Annino, Jimenez-Hami, Martinez,
Russell-Garcia, Tucker, Varnum
Committee members absent:
Sandoval
Staff members present:
Deborah Sanchez, Econ Dev Specialist III
Sandy Barba, Workforce Specialist IV
Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1. Excused Absences
Reco
mmended Action: Excuse Absent Committee Member(s).
2. Regular meeting minutes of December 12, 2024.
Reco
mmended Action: Approve minutes.
Moved by Committee Member Varnum, seconded by Committee Member Ru
ssell-Garcia to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Robert Tucker, Dennis Varnum, Sandy Annino, Ana Jimenez-Hami, Jackie Russell-Garcia, Jorge Martinez
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Anthony Sandoval
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
3. Recommend Release of Request for Proposals for procurement of youth services for Program Years 2025 thru 2027
Recommended Action: Direct Staff to complete Request for Proposal and recommend the Workforce Development Board release a Request for Proposal to procure Youth Service Providers for Program Years 2025 thru 2027.
Minutes: Sandy Barba shared details about the item: the release date is March 4, a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 11, and the RFP submission deadline is April 1.
Jackie Russell-Garcia, Bob Tucker and Sandy Annino volunteered to be part of the RFP Committee.
Moved by Committee Member Tucker, seconded by Committee Member Russell-Garcia to Approve.
YES: 6 – Robert Tucker, Dennis Varnum, Sandy Annino, Ana Jimenez-Hami, Jackie Russell-Garcia, Jorge Martinez
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Anthony Sandoval
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
REPORTS
4. PROGRAM OPERATOR REPORTS
a. Y
SPN – Juan Cazarez provided report
b. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center – Andrea provided report
COMMENTS
5. Staff Member Comments
Min
utes: Deborah Sanchez – The Local and Regional Plan is required to be reviewed and revised every four years. A link for public comments will be shared soon, and the plan will be submitted to City Council for approval.
The Work Center is undergoing a phased renovation. A second training room is being constructed in the front lobby, utilizing previously underused space.
Sandy Barba – The SAY Employment Program currently has 80 participants
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enrolled. We are pursuing additional funding through the California For All grant, with the goal of securing another $2 million to expand the program.
Several youth participants are already engaged with various city departments, including the police department, city council shadowing, code enforcement, engineering, and local schools. The program aims to expose them to diverse career paths and encourage continued education.
We’re planning to enroll 150 youth for the summer session and are seeking support in marketing the program to reach more young people.
6. Youth Council Committee Member Comments
Minutes: Dr. Ana & Andrea – Currently working on a grant focused on connecting youth with employment opportunities. This is the first time the Kennedy Commission has launched a program of this kind, specifically targeting careers in creative fields.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the WDB Youth Council Committee - Regular Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM.