Employment Advisory Committee Meetings
EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 7, 2002
Members Present
Commissioner Larry Lee, Commissioner Wilfred Hsu, Leo Chyi, Matthew Huey, Vaneese Johnson, Jerry Jones, Greg Marutani, Guillermo Romero, Judy Sorro
Members Absent
Commissioner Malcolm Heinicke, Christine Hwang, Keven B. Stampley, Qianya Martin, Norma Tecson, Stan Warren, Toni Wilson
Staff Present
Linda Chin, Kabir Hypolite, Mary Gin Starkweather
Guests
Commissioner Shirley Dimapilis, Jeanne Batallones, Jaymee Faith Cadiz Sagisi, Peter Chen
Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Larry Lee at 1:30p.m. A quorum was present.
Approval of Agenda
Approved
Approval of Minutes
Approved September and October 2002 minutes
Report of the Chair
Commissioner Lee distributed copies of a diversity poll conducted by the Plumbers Union to demonstrate that there is true diversity in labor unions.
Staff Report
No report
New Business
1) Presentation and Discussion regarding the ATSA by Justice for Screeners representatives Jaymee Faith Cadiz Sagisi and Jeanne Batallones
2) Approved - Letter to Henry Nunn, Chief, California Division of Apprenticeship Standards and Rick Browning, Business Manager, IEUC Local #8, requesting information on the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee of the Elevator Industry.
3) Approved - Adoption of Letter of Commendation to VVJET Executive Director Larry Fleming, for his work on the Geneva Towers Housing Replacement Project, from its inception as middle income small family housing through the difficult years of deterioration to its transformation to the vibrant neighborhood of Heritage Homes.
4) Approved - Staff to prepare a draft of a follow-up letter to Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta regarding concerns about the implementation of the ATSA Privatization Pilot Program for airport security.
5) Presentation on Chinese for Affirmative Action employment development program activities and current employment trends - Leo Chyi. Mr. Chyi gave a comprehensive presentation on CAA. He explained that CAA is a nonprofit corporation that provides employment, training and research services to employers and job seekers in San Francisco and particularly in Chinatown and Visitacion Valley.
6) Presentation on Mission Neighborhood Hiring Hall - Judy Starbuck Sorro. Ms. Starbuck Sorro showed a four-minute video on the achievements of Rick Sorro to establish and maintain the Mission Neighborhood Hiring Hall. She reviewed the recruitment, screening, counseling, and referral services conducted at the Hall.
Public Comment
There was no public comment
Announcements
There were no announcements
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30p.m.
Next Meeting
Thursday, December 5, 2002
1:30pm to 3:30pm at the HRC offices.