Workforce Development Board Meeting – 4/16/2026
AGENDA
April 16, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Meeting will be held in person at:
Workforce Assistance Center, 2037 W. Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the Workforce Development Board of Madera County, may request assistance by contacting the Executive Assistant at Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation office, 2037 W. Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637; Telephone 559/662-4589; CRS 711; Fax 559/673-1794.
This agenda and supporting documents relating to the items on this agenda are available through the Workforce Development Board website at http://www.maderaworkforce.org/workforce-board-meetings/. These documents are also available at the Madera County Workforce Assistance Center – office of the Executive Director. The Workforce Development Board is an equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.
| 1.0 | Call to Order | |
| 1.1 | Pledge of Allegiance | |
| 2.0 | Additions to the Agenda | |
| Items identified after preparation of the Agenda for which there is a need to take immediate action. Two-thirds vote required for consideration (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2)) | ||
| 3.0 | Public Comment | |
| This time is made available for comment from the public on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction but not appearing on the agenda. The Board will not take action on any items presented under public comment. The comment period will be limited to 15 minutes. | ||
| 4.0 | Introductions and Recognitions | |
| 5.0 | Adoption of Board Agenda | |
| 6.0 | Consent Calendar | |
| 6.1 | Consideration of approval of the February 19, 2026, Workforce Development Board (WDB) meeting minutes. | |
| 6.2 | Consideration of approval of the reappointment of Jorge DeNava, Central Valley Opportunity Center (CVOC), for an additional 3-year term. | |
| 6.3 | Consideration of approval of the reappointment of Brett Frazier, Papa Murphy’s, for an additional 3-year term. | |
| 6.4 | Consideration of approval of the reappointment of Wendy Lomeli, Employment Development Department (EDD), for an additional 3-year term. | |
| 6.5 | Consideration of approval of the non-reappointment of Donald Foster, Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce, to the WDB. | |
| 7.0 | Action Items | |
| 7.1 | Consideration of approval of Priscilla Varela’s Director application to the WDB representing the Department of Rehabilitation for a 3-year term. | |
| 7.2 | Consideration of approval of the One Stop Operator (OSO) quarterly report for the period of January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026. | |
| 7.3 | Consideration of approval of the transfer of funds from the Dislocated Worker funding stream to the Adult funding stream in order to maximize customer service and provide more flexibility in the areas of greatest needs as allowed by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 113(b)(4) and as outlined in EDD Directive WSD22-09.
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| 8.0 | Information Items | |
| 8.1 | Success Stories | |
| 8.2 | WDB Action Planning Subcommittee Updates | |
| 8.3 | Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation (MCWIC) Update | |
| 8.4 | Federal and Legislative Updates | |
| 8.5 | National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) 2026 Conference | |
| 8.6 | California Workforce Association (CWA) WORKCON 2026 Conference | |
| 8.7 | Information on James Irvine Foundation Better Careers Retreat | |
| 8.8 | Update on Mountain Community and Madera County Job Fairs | |
| 8.9 | Weekly Unemployment Insurance (UI) Initial Claims for Madera County | |
| 9.0 | Written Communication | |
| 10.0 | Open Discussion/Reports/Information | |
| 10.1 | Board Members | |
| 10.2 | Staff | |
| 11.0 | Next Meeting | |
| June 18, 2026 | ||
| 12.0 | Adjournment | |