Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) SEATS REPRESENTED BY CITY OF CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBERS (CITY COUNCIL).
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I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson forms part of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). Based upon the composition of the SBWIB, the City of Carson is entitled to five (5) private sector business seats. Currently, there are two available seats for appointment for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, of which the SBWIB is seeking appointments.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. REAPPOINT Jeffrey Jennison, President of Watson Land Company to the SBWIB for the term expiring June 30, 2028.
2. REAPPOINT Ted Cordova, Director of Public and Government Affairs for E&B Natural Reserves to the SBWIB for the term expiring June 30, 2028
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. APPOINT other private industry representatives for these seats.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
On July 1, 2007, the City of Carson joined the SBWIB. The SBWIB aims to engage private sector business leaders in workforce development activities. It also manages a cooperative partnership with participating cities to meet the labor demands of the business community and improve the economic well-being of individuals needing workforce development services. The governing body includes representatives from business, labor, and community sectors from each city. Members are required to attend quarterly board meetings and participate in one assigned quarterly committee meeting.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
VI. EXHIBITS
None.
Prepared by: Eric Romero, Economic Development Manager