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Mark Lockheim, chairman and CEO of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, introduced himself as a business representative candidate and described his experience in manufacturing and workforce partnerships. Armando Losa, executive director of the Miguel Contreras Foundation, and Victor Reyes, a union representative and instructor at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, also spoke briefly about their backgrounds and interest in serving on the board.

Committee members thanked candidates for their willingness to serve and apologized for offensive remarks made during the public comment period before proceeding. Committee staff said the Workforce Development Board oversees federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds and other workforce investments; committee materials indicated the board helps oversee more than $50 million in public funds annually.

A motion to approve the mayor's recommendations for the workforce board appointments was seconded and passed by roll call. The vote was recorded as: Councilman Curran Price, aye; Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez, yes; Councilmember Hidalgo, yes; Councilmember Nazarian, aye; Councilwoman Tracy Park, yes. The item was approved and new appointees were thanked for their willingness to serve.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Economic Development and Jobs Committee - 5/20/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved mayoral appointments and reappointments to the Workforce Development Board, including business and nonprofit representatives, and noted the board oversees federal workforce funds.","taxTitle","Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4025,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6543617,"Committee notes Bureau of Contract Administration reports on local business preference program",2276,1684000,3960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443236-6ebf61a1362251108fbf7fcd7b192f3d&start=1684&end=3960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443236-6ebf61a1362251108fbf7fcd7b192f3d/thumbnail_1684000.jpg","/articles/6543617/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Committee-notes-Bureau-of-Contract-Administration-reports-on-local-business-preference-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543617-bf15c852f673c0c557cc0b2b19330c65/orig.mp4?Expires=1773578371&Signature=LoW-kw3Pgh0HJ1QXEsE-hDoteAuRxLWnHKEILR00cJ5AeAECCHSMCvNVf3CsBkNfbnJzQX2dEZRxOMNplLptsB3syfHzgNaHIUjpdLYc-r7DAoMxO8Ln40lCw2chF4Oit4EwBcq1rEXAGKVv~O1eVbK3Blf~9BrAB4IdStZ~oMgTNXgqgmrwKJGILJV~c16N8maA5pkw5EdOklD8bTv0vS9YNj~ls9y3xN62mPyWRSItNZUm5rYe8fI18sXB74rTdOFydhLr95CNIW2rAykxM9ffIScEhfcGEcFdxXlQP5jeauxGl-tlDKA3jJSiO5yPMosE57c~YzB3v68ClM0oPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Economic Development and Jobs Committee reviewed two Bureau of Contract Administration reports on the Local Business Preference Program and voted to note and file the reports.

Bureau of Contract Administration staff outlined the LBPP's history and recent changes. Linda McGlinchey, contract program manager in the Office of Contract Compliance, said the local preference was established by ordinance in 2011 and that staffing and enforcement evolved after early problems with self‑certification. She described key ordinance changes in 2016, 2021 and 2023 and said Measure BB (2022) amended the city charter to permit a stronger city local preference.

McGlinchey described the preference structure included in current rules: a certified city business enterprise receives a base 10% preference and can earn an additional 2% for small local business or local transitional employer designations (maximum 12%). Non‑city local businesses receive a 6% base preference and may receive up to an additional 4% for a 10% maximum. Non‑LBE prime contractors can receive up to a 5% preference for using certified local subcontractors, she said.

John Reamer and Mark Gutierrez of BCA presented a 10‑year LBPP report. Gutierrez summarized the city's LBPP‑eligible annual spend as roughly $2.5 billion and said 11% to 35% of that spending went to certified local businesses in given years; he said LBPP itself was credited with 1% to 7% of those awards in the period covered.

Discussion focused on outreach to small and micro businesses, how the program could support local participation in major near‑term events (for example LA 28 venues, World Cup and Super Bowl activity) and steps to help small firms bid as primes, including unbundling large projects into smaller contracts. Staff described a certification coalition and plans for digital application work on the RAMP platform (work currently on hold), and said BCA has conducted outreach to thousands of businesses in advance of LA 28 opportunities.

The committee moved to note and file the BCA reports (dated Nov. 15, 2022 and Dec. 22, 2023). Roll call recorded five ayes: Councilman Curran Price, aye; Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez, yes; Councilmember Nazarian, yes; Councilmember Hurtado, yes; Councilwoman Tracy Park, yes. The items were noted and filed.","The committee reviewed presentations on the Local Business Preference Program (LBPP), its history, certification process, and ten years of spending data; it noted and filed two BCA reports.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6543621,"City committee adopts 5-year workforce strategic plan aiming to connect 50,000 Angelenos to living-wage jobs",2457,3181000,5638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443236-6ebf61a1362251108fbf7fcd7b192f3d&start=3181&end=5638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443236-6ebf61a1362251108fbf7fcd7b192f3d/thumbnail_3181000.jpg","/articles/6543621/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-committee-adopts-5-year-workforce-strategic-plan-aiming-to-connect-50000-Angelenos-to-living-wage-jobs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543621-e2056e7cfda6b586a4c1661cd2819688/orig.mp4?Expires=1773578371&Signature=lYHjvQ8Q4OO-s7FO1jVlFoGEYxwPKDk9inO7fj3JR4c7gMcJoxOEIGmKUAQMygSKnXAdgZMtUE2yidRAgk9g1jarg7JXS8sJkA8D76TsFtMZvlcz0Y0qrhs2bksDuzdCCUWxS-0WotoH~3DrD4edLNFXqoBFuRD4cM5fv3meBcrlk8uApmUL-wfZAU4BqM9hZw5pPiRVH8f7hFdbUyXKqI23BXqt2mVtZNQIpqZqdCOY3~7mVO3EKVUlmwoYCW50-TX6H3ZPc7pGgsZbO75L7R9MyMHMT7h6TsVD-fBgpkRBgx4q7qiiypUGc5i3WIHY9K7nNKZHTokLtueHYp-auw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Economic Development and Jobs Committee voted to approve the Workforce Development Board's five‑year strategic plan and instructed the mayor's office to report on metrics and benchmarks on a semiannual basis.

The plan sets a “North Star” goal to connect 50,000 Angelenos to high‑quality, living‑wage jobs, registered apprenticeships, paid work experiences and training by 2030 and outlines four cornerstones for implementation: sector coalitions, a regional collaborative oversight committee, and a policy and data committee to improve accountability and data‑driven decisions.

Carolyn Hull, general manager of the city's Economic and Workforce Development Department, summarized the use of LAEDC research during the planning process and introduced findings showing sector and demographic challenges that informed the strategy. “There’s an intricate dance between people, industry, and jobs in the dynamic tapestry of the Los Angeles region that has informed the conclusions and the recommendations of the 5 year strategic plan,” Hull said.

Shannon Sedgwick, senior director of the Institute for Applied Economics at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, told committee members that the analysis identified target industries—construction, transportation, motion picture and sound recording, health care services and social assistance, performing arts and spectator sports, biomedical manufacturing, and the green/blue economy—because they offer middle‑skill jobs and growth potential. “LA County continues to be an economic powerhouse,” Sedgwick said.

Tanya Ortuno, director of workforce development in the mayor’s office, and Hannah Lee, executive director of the Workforce Development Board, described the board’s nine‑month stakeholder engagement process, which included interviews, focus groups and public meetings with employers, community‑based organizations and training providers. Ortuno said the plan emphasizes bringing employers into “sector coalitions” to align training with real employer demand and to expand registered apprenticeships in nontraditional fields.

Committee discussion highlighted the plan’s emphasis on using regional partnerships to stretch limited resources should federal funding decline. Committee members pressed for clarity on how the plan will link residents—especially youth and people in lower‑wage jobs—to sectors such as bioscience and the green economy that are less familiar to some communities. Plan leaders said sector coalitions, a public outreach and business‑training “boot camp,” and stronger WorkSource center coordination will be used to bridge that gap.

The committee approved the Workforce Development Board recommendations and added instructions that the Economic and Workforce Development Department report to the committee on a semiannual basis with KPIs, metrics and benchmarks to track progress. The vote was recorded as: Councilman Curran Price, aye; Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez, yes; Councilmember Nazarian, absent; Councilmember Hurtado, absent; Councilwoman Tracy Park, yes. The item was approved as amended.","The Los Angeles City Economic Development and Jobs Committee approved the Workforce Development Board's five-year strategic plan, setting a goal to connect 50,000 residents to high‑quality, living‑wage jobs and instructing the mayor’s office to report metrics semiannually.","actionData","errors"]

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Council committee approves mayoral appointments and reappointments to Workforce Development Board

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City committee adopts 5-year workforce strategic plan aiming to connect 50,000 Angelenos to living-wage jobs