Office of Community and Economic Development
Partnership Board of Directors Meets in Stockton, CA for Q4 Meeting
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yes | California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary, Karen Ross administers the Oath of Office to new Board Member Adam Peck. Mr. Peck is Executive Director, Tulare County Workforce Investment Board and is the Central California Workforce Collaborative representative on the Partnership Board. |
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An overview of regional transportation priorities and initiatives was provided by
both Andrew Chesley, Executive Director, San Joaquin Council of Governments (fifth
from right) and Paul Van Konynenburg, Commissioner, California Transportation Commission
(sixth from right).
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Earlier this month, OCED helped deliver the Quarter 4 Board of Directors Meeting for the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. The December 7th meeting took place at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium.
Board Chairman Vito Chiesa (Stanislaus County Supervisor) began the meeting by recognizing
the various sponsors which included included A.G. Spanos Companies, San Joaquin Council
of Governments, San Joaquin County Assessor's Office and San Joaquin Regional Rail
Commission. While other sponsor representatives offered brief remarks, San Joaquin
Council of Governments, Executive Director, Andrew Chesley delivered a 4-slide presentation
on San Joaquin Valley regional transportation highlights and priorities as presented
to the California Air Resources Board in recent weeks.
A brief update on the Partnership Sustainability Subcommittee's December 5th meeting
also included an announcement from Arturo Barajas, a legislative staffer from Assemblymember
Dr. Joaquin Arambula, regarding the Assemblymember's proposed legislation to codify
the Partnership with the State of California. The announcement was received with applause
and positive feedback from Board Members.
A staff member from Assemblymember Jim Cooper's office proceeded by providing an update
on the Assemblymember's legislative priorities. California Transportation Commissioner,
Paul Van Konynenburg then delivered a thorough presentation on transportation funding
programs and their impact on the San Joaquin Valley.
The morning's final presentation was delivered by Lahela Mattox, Local Government
Liaison, Homeless Emergency Aid Program, California Business, Consumer Services and
Housing Agency. Ms. Mattox's presentation on the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP),
No Place Like Home (NPLH) Program and California Emergency Solutions and Housing (CESH)
funding programs was received with a great deal of interest, questions and follow
up from Board Members. The topic had been an issue of high interest for the Board
since the 2018 Q2 Board Meeting.
After a brief lunch break, the meeting was reconvened by Board Chairman Chiesa and
launched into a presentation on Community Choice Energy, delivered by a 4-person panel
of industry leaders. The presentation provided an overview of the alternative energy
model and highlighted the implementation of a community choice energy program in Yolo
County.
The final presentation of the day was delivered by Kurt Wilson, City Manager, City
of Stockton. Mr. Wilson provided an overview of the City's strategic initiatives,
including ongoing economic development and public safety programs.
The 2019 Quarter 1 Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2019 in Madera
County.