Community Development Agency
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Item # 8
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 16, 2026
TOPIC: Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board
AGENDA TITLE
Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for Four-Year Terms
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasley as organized labor representative; and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K-12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for four-year terms expiring May 31, 2030.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
On May 17, 2016, the Santa Ana City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-031 establishing the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (WDB) and appointed 25 members. In accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 107(b)(2)(A-D), a local WDB board must include representatives from designated stakeholder categories, with membership proportions allocated according to specific requirements, while ensuring that business sector representatives comprise more than 50% of the total board membership. City Council appoints WDB Board members under the categories of membership, prescribed by law, as follows:
Representatives from local businesses 13 members
Representatives from labor, labor registered 5 members apprenticeships, and/or community-based organizations
Representatives from local education institutions 3 members Representatives from government entities 4 members
(Dept. of Rehabilitation, Social Services Agency,
EDD, and Economic Development)
There are five members whose terms have expired and are recommended to be re- appointed. Representing the private sector are Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller. Representing organized labor is Brent Beasley. Representing K-12 Education is Dr. Lorraine Perez (Exhibit 1). The nominees have been active and committed to the purpose of the WDB.
Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board
June 16, 2026
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resumes
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director, Community Development Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager