| Members Present: Sen. Jacob L. Anderegg, Senate Chair Rep. Paul Ray, House Chair Rep. Raymond P. Ward, House Vice Chair Sen. Luz Escamilla Sen. Michael S. Kennedy Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher Sen. Todd D. Weiler Rep. Steve R. Christiansen Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Marsha Judkins Rep. Michael L. Kohler | Rep. Michael J. Petersen Rep. Candice B. Pierucci Rep. Norman K. Thurston Members Absent: President J. Stuart Adams Sen. John D. Johnson Staff Present: Russell T. Frandsen, Finance Officer Clare Tobin Lence, Finance Manager Kimberly D. Madsen, Financial Analyst An Bradshaw, Committee Secretary |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 1.8:00 Call to Order |
| Chair Anderegg called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. |
| 2.8:00 Unfinished Items from the Previous Agenda |
| There were no unfinished items from the previous agenda. |
| 3.8:00 Public Input on Topics on Today's Agenda |
| There was no public comment. |
| 4.8:10 Kem C. Gardner Report on Homelessness (H.B. 440, 2020 General Session) |
| 4a-Kem C. Gardner Utah Homeless Services: Governance Structure and Funding Model |
| 4b-Kem C. Gardner Homelessness Report Highlights |
| 4c-Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Homeless Report Presentation |
| Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, presented the report. |
| Jonathan Hardy, Director, Division of Housing and Community Development, Department of Workforce Services (DWS), briefly discussed the highlights of the report. |
| Casey Cameron, Executive Director, DWS, provided additional information. |
| Rep. Judkins asked for more information regarding the Homeless Council and Natalie Gochnour, Shaleane Gee, Senior Advisor, SG Community Advisors, and Jonathan Hardy responded. |
| Clark Ivory, Ivory Homes, commented on the inclusivity of the committee and the desire of the philanthropic community to use its contributions in the most effective manner. |
| Rep. Dailey-Provost expressed gratitude for the work of the committee and requested more information on the outcome goals. Natalie Gochnour provided the information. |
| 5.8:20 Intergenerational Poverty Updates and Annual Report |
| Casey Cameron, Executive Director, DWS, introduced the report to the committee. |
| Tracy Gruber, Interim Executive Director, Department of Human Services (DHS), continued with the presentation. |
| 6.8:55 Workforce Services Base Budget Overview |
| 6a-Issue Brief - 2021 General Session - Federal Funds - Department of Workforce Services |
| 6b-DWS Facilities SFY2021 |
| 6c-DWS Funds Balances FY20 |
| 6e-DWS Caseloads FY20 |
| 6f-DWS Line Item Performance Measures FY20 |
| Kimberly Madsen provided the overview of the DWS Base Budget. |
| 6g-Issue Brief - 2021 General Session - Fees - Department of Workforce Services |
| The meeting was paused and taken online due to members of the public refusing to wear masks. |
| Rep. Ray reminded the public that this committee deals with high-risk individuals who need to be protected when they attend meetings. |
| The meeting resumed remotely. |
| Nathan Harrison, Director of Administrative Support, DWS, discussed the allocation of costs to federal funds and motion DA3. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for clarification on the transfer of funds and Nathan Harrison responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ray moved to approve DA motions from the sheet entitled "Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Motions for consideration" dated 1/27/2021.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. P. Ray Rep. R. Ward Sen. T. Weiler | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Johnson Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston |
| 7.9:05 Workforce Services Administration - Base Budget |
| 7d-DWS Administration Expenditure Details FY20 |
| Kimberly Madsen continued with her presentation, discussing budget reductions. |
| Nathan Harrison spoke to the reduction. |
| Rep. Dailey-Provost requested more information about the apprenticeship program. |
| Nathan McDonald, Deputy Director, DWS, explained the apprenticeship program. |
| Rep. Dailey-Provost expressed support for the program. |
| Rep. Ward asked how these programs are funded and Nathan Harrison responded. |
| Kimberly Madsen discussed the Federal Funds Brief. |
| Nathan Harrison provided additional information. |
| Kimberly Madsen and Nathan Harrison explained motions for the committee to consider. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for more information regarding performance measures and Kimberly Madsen responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ray moved to approve the DB motions for the Administration line item on the sheet entitled "Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Motions for Consideration" dated 1/27/2021.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. P. Ray Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Johnson Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. T. Weiler |
| 8.9:15 Workforce Services General Assistance - Base Budget |
| 8a-DWS General Assistance Expenditure Details FY20 |
| Kimberly Madsen discussed the request for federal funds. |
| Nathan Harrison provided additional information. |
| Kimberly Madsen continued with the presentation and explained a motion for the committee to consider. |
| Sen. Escamilla asked for information regarding the ongoing fees and Nathan Harrison and Kimberly Madsen responded. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for additional information regarding a reduction in caseloads and Kimberly Madsen responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ray moved to approve the DC1 motion for General Assistance line item on the sheet entitled "Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Motions for Consideration" dated 1/27/2021.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. P. Ray Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Johnson Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Sen. T. Weiler |
| 9.9:20 Workforce Services Housing and Community Development - Base Budget |
| 9c-DWS Building Block Performance Measure Midyear Report |
| 9f1-DWS Comm Dev Block Grant Expenditure Details |
| 9f2-DWS HCD Expenditure Detail FY 2020 |
| 9f3-DWS Block Grants |
| Kimberly Madsen explained the DWS Base Budget. |
| Nathan Harrison stated DWS supported the reduction. |
| Nathan Harrison provided information regarding the proposed motions. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for more information about the funding amounts and Nathan Harrison responded. |
| 10.9:45 Follow Up on Status of Recommendations from "A Performance Audit of the Permanent Community Impact Fund" |
| 11-CIB Audit Report Recommendations |
| 11-Permanent Community Impact Fund Audit 2020-03 |
| Jonathan Hardy discussed Follow Up on Status of Recommendations from "A Performance Audit of the Permanent Community Impact Fund." |
| Benn Buys, Audit Manager, Office of the Legislative Auditor General (OLAG), commended DWS for their work. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to approve the DD motions except DD2 and DD15 in the Housing and Community Development line item section on the sheet entitled "Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Motions for Consideration" dated 1/27/2021.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Rep. S. Hollins Sen. J. Johnson Rep. P. Ray Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Sen. T. Weiler |
| 11.9:40 Workforce Services Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund - Base Budget |
| Kimberly Madsen discussed the Base Budget for the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to approve the motions in the Housing and Community Development line item section on the sheet entitled "Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Motions for Consideration" dated 1/27/2021.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Johnson Rep. P. Ray Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Sen. T. Weiler |
| 12.10:10 Workforce Services Operation Rio Grande Follow Up |
| 14-DWS ORG Expenditure Details FY20 |
| Nathan Harrison provided an update to Operation Rio Grande funds. |
| 13.10:30 Workforce Services Nutrition Assistance - SNAP - Base Budget |
| 15b-DWS Nutrition Assistance Expenditure Details FY20 |
| Kimberly Madsen presented the report. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to approve the DE motion for the General Assistance line item on the sheet entitled "Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Motions for Consideration" dated 1/27/2021.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Johnson Rep. P. Ray Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Sen. T. Weiler |
| 14.10:35 Workforce Services Unemployment Insurance - Base Budget |
| 16c-DWS Unemployment Insurance Expenditure Details FY20 |
| Kimberly Madsen presented DWS Unemployment Insurance - Base Budget. |
| Kevin Burt, Director of Unemployment Insurance, DWS, explained the department's request for funds. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for an update on spending on the project and Kevin Burt responded. |
| Kimberly Madsen discussed Building Block Performance Measures Midyear Report for CARES funding. |
| Rep. Ray assumed the chair. |
| Kevin Burt provided some additional information about the performance measures. |
| Kimberly Madsen continued with the presentation. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for more information about increases in funding. |
| Kimberly Madsen and Nathan Harrison provided information about the Unemployment Insurance Expenditures and the DJ motions. |
| Sen. Anderegg resumed the chair. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ray moved to approve the DJ motions for the General Assistance line item on the sheet entitled "Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Motions for Consideration" dated 1/27/2021.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. P. Ray Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. J. Johnson Rep. N. Thurston Sen. T. Weiler |
| 15.10:00 Workforce Services Permanent Community Impact/Community Development Capital - Base Budget |
| 12-Private Activity Bonds |
| The agenda item was not discussed. |
| 16.10:05 Workforce Services Special Services District - Base Budget |
| 13-DWS Special Services District Expenditure Details FY20 |
| The agenda item was not discussed. |
| MOTION:Sen. Thatcher moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Rep. M. Judkins Sen. M. Kennedy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. P. Ray Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. J. Johnson Rep. N. Thurston Sen. T. Weiler |
| Chair Anderegg adjourned the meeting at 10:46 a.m. |