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Application for Subsequent Local Area Designation
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Program Year 2019-21
Local Workforce Development Area
Fresno
Existing Local Area
Application for Subsequent Local Area Designation
and Local Board Recertification
This application will serve as your request for Local Workforce Development Area (Local Area)
subsequent designation and Local Workforce Development Board (Local Board) recertification
for PY 2019-21 under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA).
If the California Workforce Development Board (State Board) determines the application is
incomplete, it will either be returned or held until the necessary documentation is submitted.
Please contact your Regional Advisor for technical assistance or questions related to completing
and submitting this application.
Fresno Regional_Workforce Development Board
Name of Local Area
2125 Kern Street, Suite 208
Mailing Address
Fresno, CA 93721
City, State ZIP
Date of Submission
Phyllis Stogbauer
Contact Person
559-490-7168
Contact Person's Phone Number
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Local Board Membership
The WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A)through (E) states the requirements for nominating and
selecting members in each membership category. The WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A) requires that
business members constitute a majority of the Local Board.The chairperson shall be a business
representative, per WIOA Section 107(b)(3).
The local Chief Elected Official (CEO) is required to provide the names of the individuals
appointed for each category listed on the following pageso, attach a roster of the current Local
Board which identifies each member's respective membership category.
BUSINESS—A majority of the members must be representatives of business in the Local Area
who (i) are owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, or other
business executives or employers with optimum policy-making or hiring authority; (ii) represent
businesses, including small businesses, or organizations; and (iii) are appointed from among
individuals nominated by local business organizations and business trade association (WIOA
Section 107[b][2][A]).
Please identify the Local Board chairperson by typing CHAIR after his/her name.
Name Title Entity Appointment Term End
Date Date
Paul Bauer Attorney Sagaser, Watkins& 8/09/2018 11/01/2019
Wieland, PC
Fely Guzman VP&CFO LifeBridge International 3/31/2016 11/01/2017
—.
Jeffrey Hensley Owner Hensley Associates 11/06/2018 11/01/2020
Ron Hicks Owner Soltek Pacific 11/14/2017 11/01/2019
Construction Company
Richard Keyes Retired Richard Heath& 11/08/2019 11/01/2020
Associates
Scott Miller Owner/CEO Gazebo Gardens 9/27/2018 11/01/2019
Dennis Owner German Auto Repair 4/03/2018 11/01/2019
Montalbano
Tommie Nellon Owner Kool Breeze Solar Hat 3/31/2016 11/01/2017
Joe Olivares Marketing TransAmerica 12/06/2016 11/01/2018
Director
Michael Silveira HR Leader Kaiser Permanente 2/26/2019 11/01/2020
Vasili Sotiropulos Realtor Hyatt Real Estate 1/23/2018 11/01/2018
Lydia Zabrycki Director Pensionmark 10/25/2018 11/01/2020
Vacant
Vacant
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LABOR—Not less than 20 percent of the members must be representatives of workforce within
the Local Area who
must include (i) representatives of labor organizations who have been nominated by state labor
federations; (ii) a member of a labor organization or a training director from a joint labor-
management apprenticeship program, or if no such joint program exists in the area, such a
representative of an apprenticeship program in the area; and
may include (iii) representatives of community based organizations with demonstrated
experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with barriers to
employment, veterans, or individuals with disabilities; and (iv) representatives of organizations
with demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment, training, or
education needs of eligible youth and/or out-of-school youth (WIOA Section 107[b][2][B]).
Name Title Entity j Appointment Term End
Date Date
Lenora Lacy State Center 3/31/2016 11/01/2018
Barnes Federation of
Teachers
Tony Canales Senior Field United Brotherhood 12/06/2018 11/01/2020
Representative of Carpenters, Local
701, 1109, & 9083
David Mercer District Operating Engineers, ` 12/07/2017 11/01/2019
Representative Loca13 I
Chuck Riojas Business Agent IBEW Local 100 . 12/07/2017 11/01/2019
Elizabeth District Union United Food & 4/23/2019 11/10/2020
Rivinius Representative Commercial Workers
Local 8
Vacant
Education— Each Local Board shall include representatives of entities administering education
and training activities in the Local Area who
must include (i) a representative of eligible providers administering Title II adult education and
literacy activities; (ii) a representative of institutions of higher education providing workforce
investment activities; and
may include (iii) representatives of local educational agencies, and community-based
organizations with demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the education or
training needs of individuals with barriers to employment (WIOA Section 107[b][2][C]).
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Name Title Entity Appointment Term End
_ Date Date
Stuart VanHorn Chancellor West Hills 8/17/2017 11/01/2019
Community College
District
Raine Bumatay Principal Fresno Adult School, 10/25/2018 11/01/2020
Cesar E. Chavez
Adult Education
Center
Economic and Community Development— Each Local Board shall include representatives of
governmental, economic, and community development entities serving the Local Area who
must include (i) a representative of economic and community development entities; (ii) a
representative from the State employment service office under the Wagner-PeyserAct; (iii) a
representative of the Vocational Rehabilitation program; and
may include (iv) representatives of agencies or entities administering programs serving the
Local Area relating to transportation, housing, and public assistance; (v) Representatives of
philanthropic organizations serving the Local Area; and (E) individuals or representatives of
entities as the chief elected official in the Local Area may determine to be appropriate (WIOA
Section 107[b][2][D] and [E]).
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Name Title Entity Appointment Term End
Date Date
Brian Chambers Staff Services State of CA 4/23/2019 11/01/2019
Manager I Department of
Rehabilitation
Lee Ann Eager President/CEO Fresno County 12/07/2017 11/01/2019
Economic
Development
Corporation
Delfino Neira Director Fresno County 10/11/2018 11/01/2020
Department of Social
Services
.................... .................. .....-. ........ .. ........ ...... ....
Sal Quintero Supervisor Fresno County Board 1/08/2019 N/A
of Supervisors
Esmeralda Soria Councilmember Fresno City Council 4/18/2018 N/A
Shelly Tarver Deputy Division State of CA Employ- 4/06/2017 11/01/2022
Chief ment Development
Department
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Sustained Fiscal Integrity
The Local Area hereby certifies that it has not been found in violation of one or more of the
following during PYs 16-17 or 17-18:
• Final determination of significant finding(s) from audits, evaluations, or other reviews
conducted by state or local governmental agencies or the Department of Labor identifying
issues of fiscal integrity or misexpended funds due to the willful disregard or failure to
comply with any WIA requirement, such as failure to grant priority of service or verify
participant eligibility.
• Gross negligence—defined as a conscious and voluntary disregard of the need to use
reasonable care, which is likely to cause foreseeable grave injury or harm to persons,
property, or both.
• Failure to observe accepted standards of administration. Local Areas must have adhered to
the applicable uniform administrative requirements set forth in Title 29 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Parts 95 and 97, appropriate Office of Management and Budget circulars
or rules, WIOA regulations, and state guidance.
Highlights of these responsibilities include the following:
o Timely reporting of WIOA participant and expenditure data
o Timely completion and submission of the required annual single audit
o Have not been placed on cash hold for longer than 30 days
(In alignment with WIOA Section 106[e][2])
Engaged in Regional Planning
The Local Area hereby certifies that it has participated in and contributed to regional planning
and negotiating regional performance measures in the following ways: The FRWDB worked
with staff from all eight Workforce Boards in the Regional Planning Unit (RPU) in the
negotiation of regional performance measures, including the development of regional
performance worksheet and negotiating final performance goals as a RPU with the state. The
FRWDB staff worked with the RPU to draft the Regional plan, which included working with
regional WDBs and consultants to conduct convening to obtain feedback from various
stakeholders to develop the Regional Plan.
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Local Area Assurances
Through PY 19-21, the Local Area assures the following:
A. It will comply with the applicable uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and
audit requirements included in the appropriate circulars or rules of the Office of
Management and Budget (WIOA Section 184[a][2] and [3]).
Highlights of this assurance include the following:
■ The Local Area's procurement procedures will avoid acquisition of unnecessary
or duplicative items, software, and subscriptions (in alignment with Title 2 CFR
Section 200.318).
The Local Area will maintain and provide accounting and program records,
including supporting source documentation,to auditors at all levels, as
permitted by law(Title 2 CFR Section 200.508).
Note that failure to comply with the audit requirements specified in Title 2 CFR Part 200
Subpart F will subject the Local Area to potential cash hold (Title 2 CFR Section 200.338).
B. All financial reporting will be done in compliance with federal and state regulations and
guidance.
Highlights of this assurance include the following:
• Reporting will be done in compliance with Workforce Services Directive
Quarterly and Monthly Financial Reporting Requirements (WSD16-13)
(November 28, 2016).
• All close out reports will comply with the policies and procedures listed in
Workforce Services Directive W10A Closeout Requirements (WSD16-05) (July 29,
2016).
Note that failure to comply with financial reporting requirements will subject the Local Area
to potential cash hold. (Title 2 CFR Section 200.338)
C. Funds will be spent in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance.
Highlights of this assurance include the following:
• The Local Area will meet the requirements of State Assembly Bill 1149 (Chapter 324,
Statutes of 2017),to spend a minimum of 30 percent of combined total of adult and
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dislocated worker formula fund allocations on training services (California
Unemployment Insurance Code Section, 14211).
• The Local Area will not use funds to assist, promote, or deter union organizing (WIOA
Section 181[b][7]).
D. The Local Board will select the America's Job Center of Californiasm (AJCC) Operator(s), with
the agreement of the local CEO, through a competitive process such as a Request for
Proposal (RFP), unless granted a waiver by the state (WIOA Section 121[d][2][A] and
107[g][2]).
E. The Local Board will collect, enter, and maintain data related to participant enrollment,
activities, and performance necessary to meet all CaIJOBSsM reporting requirements and
deadlines.
F. The Local Board will comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of WIOA Section 188,
including the collection of necessary data.
G. The Local Area will engage in and contribute to, regional planning and regional plan
implementation (for example, the Local Area has participated in regional planning meetings
and regional plan implementation efforts, and the Local Board and local CEO have reviewed
and approved the regional plan and modifications).
H. The Local Area will participate in regional performance negotiations.
I. It will comply with State Board policies and guidelines, legislative mandates and/or other
special provisions as may be required under federal law or policy, including the WIOA or
state legislation.
J. Priority shall be given to veterans, recipients of public assistance, other low-income
individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient for receipt of career and training
services funded by WIOA Adult funding (WIOA Section 134[c][3][E] and Training and
Employment Guidance Letter 19-16, Subject: Guidance on Services provided through the
Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA)and the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service(ES), as amended by title 111 of the
WIOA Final Rules, (March 1, 2017).
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Application Signature Page
Instructions—The local CEO and Local Board chair must sign and date this form. Include the
original signatures in the application package.
By signing the application below, the local CEO and Local Board chair request subsequent
designation of the existing Local Area and subsequent certification of the existing Local Board.
They certify that the Local Area has performed successfully, sustained fiscal integrity during PYs
2016-2017 or 2017-2018, and engaged in the regional planning process as described in Section
106 (c)(1). Additionally, they agree to abide by the Local Area assurances included in this
application.
Local Workforce Development Board Chair
ignature
Paul Bauer
Name
Chair
Title
Date
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Local Chief Elected Official Local Chief Elected Official
Signature Signature
Nathan Magsig Lee Brand
Name Name
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Mayor, City of Fresno
the County of Fresno
Title Title
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Date Date
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State of California
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Deputy
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Local Chief Elected Official Local Chief Elected Official
Signature Srgrsature
Nathan Magsig Lee Brand
Name Name
Chair, Fresno County Board of Mayor, City of Fresno
Supervisors
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Date Date
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ATTEST:
YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
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