7/06-24
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
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une 24, 2024
TO
: City Council
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ROM: Office of the City Manager
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UBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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he Youth Employment Service Advisory Board subcommittee recommends that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
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he City’s YES Advisory Board was established in September 1982 as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to youth employment. It consists of fifteen regular member positions and up to three alternate member positions. A total of eight positions are currently vacant; three regular, three designated, and two alternate member positions.
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he 8 existing vacancies are in the following YES Advisory Board classifications:
2 Loc
al Business Representatives
1 Local Government Representative
1 Designated Youth Council Representative
1 Designated Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Representative 1 Designated Simi Valley Unified School District Representative 2 Alternate Members
If a
ppointed, the applicants will serve terms commencing on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026, with the exception of the local government representative position completing a partial term scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2025.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
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7/06-24
The composition of the YES Advisory Board and their nominating bodies are as follows:
Member Nominating Body
At Large Representatives YES Advisory Board
Local Business Representatives YES Advisory Board
Local Government Representatives YES Advisory Board
Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Representative Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce
Youth (Ages 16 to 22) Representatives YES Advisory Board Neighborhood Council Representative Neighborhood Councils Simi Valley Unified School District Representatives Simi Valley Unified School District Youth Council Representative Simi Valley Youth Council
Alternate Members YES Advisory Board
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ive nominations for appointment have been received for one regular, two designated, and two alternate member positions. No eligible applications were received for the two vacant Local Business Representative positions.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
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ecruitment for the vacant positions opened on April 22, 2024, and concluded on May 22, 2024. On June 5 , 2024, a YES Advisory Board interview subcommittee , comprised of representatives of the Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Simi Valley Unified School District , interviewed the eligible applicants and nominated three for appointment. A special recruitment for the two vacant local business representative positions shall be initia ted at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.
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ue to the Youth Council’s 2024-25 term of office, the appointment of the Youth Council representative is scheduled to be considered by the City Council in September 202 4, following the start of the school year.
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pplications for the local government and alternate member nominees are included as Attachment A, (beginning on page 4). Applications are not required for nominees recommended by their respective agency or board.
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al Government Representative – Bernardo Perez+, Community College Trustee and Board Chair, Community Colleges of Ventura County
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imi Valley Chamber of Commerce Representative – Anthony Angelini *, Director of Tourism and Government Affairs, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce S
imi Valley Unified School District Representative – Rita Longo*, Work Experience and Career Education, Royal High School
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lternate Member – Eric Verwey *, Fire Explorer Advisor (Retired), Los Angeles Fire Department; President, California Fire Exploring Association 2 7/06-24
Alternate Member – Stacey Roth, Learning Center Coordinator, Vista Real Charter High School
* Returning YES Advisory Board member
+ Partial terms of appointment due to midterm vacancies It is recommended that the City Council a pprove, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated to serve on the YES Advisory Board, commencing on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026 , with the exception of the Local Government Representative position concluding on June 30, 2025.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Approve, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board;
2. P
rovide staff with further direction.
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he YES Advisory Board, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Simi Valley Unified School District recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
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move to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated to the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board.
SUMMARY
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total of eight regular, designated and alternate positions on the YES Advisory Board are vacant. Recruitment to fill these positions began on April 22, 2024, and concluded on May 22, 2024. The YES Advisory Board interview subcommittee interviewed and nominated three applicants for appoint ment. Additionally, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Simi Valley Unified School District recommended two nominees for their designated positions . It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board. ___
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
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repared by: Ryan Fowler, Community Services Coordinator I
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ttachment A – YES Advisory Board Applications ........................... 4 3 YES Advisory Board Member Application
Name
Bernardo Perez
Address
Email
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
Community Colleges of Ventura County
Employer Address
761 E. Daily Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
Job Title
Community College Trustee & Board Chair
Usual Job Duties
Set policy & strategic direction for the Community Colleges of Ventura Count y; approve the three campus & District budgets; approve educational programs and services; connect with and respond to the workforce needs of the general community and the business/industry base in the county.
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Other: I am honored to say that my name was recommended for consideration.
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
I have experience on the board of directors for organizations that provided youth servi ces, including job skills preparation, as well as approving career educational programs and services for high school & community college students.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
Current: Rotary Club of Moorpark Morning, Moorpark Foundation for the Arts, Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, Simi Valley Point In Time annual homeless count, Knights of Columbus Council 9969. Former: Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital Foundation, Workforce Education Coalition (initiated by Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce), Workforce Development Board County of Ventura What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? I am fortunate that I am able to volunteer my time in service to others and, our youth - our future - has always been a prime interest of mine. It is important to help introduce our youth to available educational and career pathways.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
ATTACHMENT A
4 YES introduces students to programs and services that help them acquire necessary skills and training leading to gainful employment. In these challenging economic times and the ever -changing job market, it's never too early for our youth to get acquainted with these opportunities.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
s/Bernardo M Perez
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
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5 YES Advisory Board Member Application
Name
Vista Real Charter High School Stacey Roth
Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
Vista Real Charter High School
Employer Address
1407 E Los Angeles Ave
Simi, CA 93065
Job Title
Learning Center Coordinator
Usual Job Duties
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Neighbor/Friend
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
I have 20 years experieicne with High School youth as ateacher and administrator. I am a current administrator for a high school in Simi Valley. I am also the director of Career and technical education for all of Vista Real Public High school and have been for two years. I connect students with careers and jobs during high school and beyond.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved. was involved with Optimist Club International for over 10 years in Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, Simi, Camarillo, Oxnard.
What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? Would love to connect all of the Simi Community with more job and career opportunities Why do you think that the YES is important?
I think connecting youth with local businesses is huge in helping our youth figure out pathways for careers at the sametime helping local businesses and the economy.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
6 By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Stacey Roth
7 YES Advisory Board Member Application
Name
Eric Verwey
Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
Retired
Employer Address
,
Job Title
Usual Job Duties
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Newspaper
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
Former Fire Explorer Advisor with Los Angeles Fire Department for 15 years. Member of YES board for 2 years.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
Current member of YES board, President of CFEA (California Fire Exploring Association) 1 4 years What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? Assisting youth in finding employment.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
YES offers a perspective that youth might now otherwise receive in seeking employment.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
8 Eric Verwey
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
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