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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 27, 1993
SUBJECT:
Written Communication: Economic Development Advisory
Board (EDAB) School to Work Transition Program
(Prepared by: Richard C. Ambrose, City Manager
Exhibit 1: ~Letter from Michael VanEvery dated
September 9, 1993
Exhibit 2: / Letter from Donna Burke, EDAB Education
Committee Chair, dated August 31, 1993
Exhibi t 3: / Draft Resolution
EXHIBITS ATTACHED:
RECOMMENDATION:a# 1.
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Receive Presentation from Alameda County Economic
Development Advisory Board Education Committee.
Consider Draft Resolution.
2.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
None at this time.
DESCRIPTION: The City has received a request from the Alameda County
Economic Development Advisory Board Education Committee to make a
presentation to the City Council regarding the School to Work Transition
Program. The Council is also being requested to adopt a resolution in
support of this program and commit to specific actions to enhance the
ability of students to enter the workforce.
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Dear Miss Keck:
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Per our conversation on September 8, 1993, I am requesting to be put on the
"Written Communication" part of your September 27th ,City Council
meeting. ' As I mentioned on the phone, I am member of the Alameda
County Economic Development Advisory Board Education Sub-Committee.
, We are requesting that the Dublin City Council to adopt a resolution that will
enhance school-to-work transition tor Dublin's young adults. This resolution
. if adopted will address the current and future needs of Alameda county's
work force.' In addition, EDAB will be hosting an Educatign Forum at the
end of the year to develop a strategic plan V\Tith other Alameda County cities
in relation to the resolution. ' '
I have enclosed a copy of the resolution as well as a'~opybf the letter we sent
to Mayor Snyder. Please feel 'free to give me a call' if you have any questions ' ,
at (408) 441-6473. I will await your conformation for Sept. 27th.
Sincerely yours '
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Michael Van E~er;O _ ' ,
Economic Development Advisory Board - Education Sub-Committee
enclos,ure: EDAB Resolution
, Letter to Mayor Snyder
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226 Airport Parkway, Suite 630 . San JO:,r'95110 . Phone (408) 441-6473 . Fax (408) 441~1841
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Economic Development Advisory Board
~~;-=?:CcIlegeDi5Irict As a follow up to my recent presentation to the Alameda County Mayors' Conference,
FBar~,=lcBkJ.DOrey an Education Committee member will be contacting you soon to arrange a time that
y,-uvll IOSCI6ncs Canter
John Dutra . would be convenient to address the City Council. As I mentioned, the Committee plans
Fremont City Councd
Patricia A. Ford to meet with every City Council in Alameda C;:ounty in the hope that we might secure
~:~~~~'~::en a signed resolution that identifies and commits to specific actions to enhance school-to-
EMa5lmofllEM<lllh'l M H ' work transition for our young adults.
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City 01 Oakland
Flnbert L Harris
( '~ Gas & Eloctric
, Hayashi
Ivrierican President LiMs
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Kenneth M. Jones
.s...mmtt MedicBJ CAnter
=~~~tiotIaJBank
William W. Lee
Economics R6seIIrch Associates
DouglaaA.Lfnney The Alameda County Economic Development Advisory Board's Education Committee
c.ltIomia League 01 ConsefVlllion VotOlS
David Nesmith believes a Countywide coalition can develop a strategic plan that will address the
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Georg<lD.O'Brien,Jr. current and ture workforce needs of thIS ounty. You can ensure that your Board's
=~~~Iea interests and concerns are represented and reflect the needs of its community in a way
EestB.lyPenn.UJlCO<J_ that benefits your community and the entire County. Based on your initial response,
Kenneth B. Rawlings
Otis5pcJn/uneywCookie. we believe you will.
Charles R. Roberts
POI1 of OaklSnd
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August Scomalenchl Sincerely
Alamed.l County Superintendent 01 Schools '
James W, Sievers
Gregoty~, Inc,
Mayor David W, Smith
City 01 AAtwenc
~y~~er Snyder,
Arnold Steinman
Ion Systems
Jocll Stewart
KTVU. Inc,
Mayor Ben Tarver
City 01 Pleasenton
Selma Taylor
.....,BaySnlaIIBusinessOev.lopmentCer(iC Members, EDAB Education Committee
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Daniell. Wllkowskv
UnioII Ssnita", District &e<d
Frank J. Wilson
BART General Manager
Mayor E. WIlliam Withrow, Jr,
City 01 Alamed.l
John Wooclbury
GfHn Belf Alliance
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'uon Perata,Chalrman
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Dennis C. Cuneo, Vice Chairman
New United Motor Mfg.. fnc.
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Daniel Boggan, Jr.
U,C, Benceley
James L Brown
BuIlding & Construction Trades Council
Donna Burke
Pact/if: BeU
Joseph W. Callahan
CeUahan Properly Company
Edward R. Campbell
Alameda County Baara 01 Supervisors
Gay Plair Cobb
Oakland Private Industry Counc;1
Ellen M. Corbett
San Leandro City Council
Philip E. Coyle
Lawrence Livermore National LaboralOly
WIlliam T. Dehn
CH2M HiD
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Edwin O. De Sliva
O4I\1f!f de Silva. Inc.
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August 31, 1993
Honorable Peter W. Snyder
Mayor, City of Dublin
P.O. Box 2340 ~
Dublin, CA Cf(
Dear Mayor Snyder:
We anticipate that the presentation, allowing for questions and answers, will be about
45 minutes. I encourage you to schedule this item early on the agenda and allocate
ample time for the members to respond to questions and concerns. As you know from
having heard the presentation, specific action is being asked of each entity comprising
the coalition: education, labor, government, business, parent groups and chambers.
Thank you again for your interest and assistance with this effort.
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Donna Burke
EDAB Education Committee Chair
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Steven C, Szalay, County Administrator - Bruce L Kern. Director of Economic Development
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-272-6984 Fax: 510.272-3764 or 272-5007
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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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SUPPORTING ALAMEDA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, there are major changes in the global economics,
work/career opportunities, and new directions in the workforce that are
affecting the economic competitiveness of Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, the economic competitiveness and health of the City of
Dublin, Alameda County, the state, and the Nation depend on the
collaboration between schools, business, labor, governments, and other
public agencies; and
WHEREAS, all jobs/careers will require technology, competencies,
workplace ethics, and continued learning; and
WHEREAS, all workers, regardless of sex, age, and/or ethnicity,
will need workplace competencies to become economically self-sustaining;
and
WHEREAS, two-thirds of the high school students enter the
workforce without a four-year college degree; and
WHEREAS, students will need additional education beyond high
school after entering the workforce; and
WHEREAS, there needs to be a focus that is county-wide and
includes a broad-based coalition of interests to maximize County
resources to provide the necessary workforce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin will make a long-term commitment to the economic competitiveness
and health of Alameda County by supporting this resolution. This action
should include:
. Establishing policies and procedures that support development
of the County workforce across city and public agency
boundaries.
. Providing release time for elected officials and professional
staff of city, county, and other public agencies to work with
schools and the business community on the issues of education.
. Advocating for stable funding of educational institutions.
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. Providing workplace experience for students and education
staff.
. Providing financial and equipment resources to educational
institutions.
. Collaborating to make efficient use of scarce resources among
public agencies.
. Recognizing student accomplishments.
. Supporting federal/state opportunities that will improve
funding in the County.
. Designating representatives to participate in county and city
forums to implement these actions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of September, 1993.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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