Marlene Carney Says Farewell Holiday Luncheon & Non-Profit Showcase @ Courtyard by Dear Members: Marriott We Have Been Friends and Partners Over the Last 5 Years

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Volume 38, Number 10 October/November 2018

Remember California Has Own Joint-Employer Standard By: Bianca Saad, CalChamber Advocacy It’s important for employers to keep in mind that California has its own set of rules when it comes to joint-employer liability. A recent top story discussed the proposed rule recently announced by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which would change the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). As a reminder, the NLRA covers all employers involved in interstate commerce (subject to certain jurisdictional limits), except airlines, railroads, agricultural operations and government entities, which are governed by other federal or state laws (i.e., the Railway Labor Act, the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, etc.). In California, different tests may be applied for determining if there is a joint-employer relationship depending on the legal issue—such as wage-and-hour liability, sexual harassment, or coverage and responsibilities under the Family Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act. (Employer Standards - continued on page 7)

Marlene Carney Says Farewell Holiday Luncheon & Non-Profit Showcase @ Courtyard By Dear Members: Marriott We have been friends and partners over the last 5 years. Given that, it is with mixed emotions Thursday, December 6 that I announce my retirement which will be effective at the end of the year. I have been honored and privileged to be the President/ Inside this issue: CEO of the Irwindale Chamber. Calendar 2 It is time for a new chapter. I have been in the Good Morning Irwindale 3 chamber of commerce industry for 34 years. I Honoring 1st Responders. 4 served as the executive director at the Turlock Business of the Month 5 Chamber for 8 years and in various capacities Marlene Carney cont. 6 at the California Chamber for 21 years. It has Employer Standards 7 been an industry that I love and I truly believe Irwindale Rocks 8-10 that chambers of commerce are an important and vital part of any community. Chamber/City Information 11 The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce is an Phone: (626) 960-6606 organization that continues to thrive and be IrwindaleChamber.org successful because of the many individuals [email protected] (Marlene Carney-continued on page 6)

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2 How do you stand out in a Calendar of Events October sea of online marketing 19 Food & Brews 5:30 p.m. MillerCoors 23 Board of Directors 3:30 p.m. Chamber Office and E-mail 25 Good Morning Irwindale 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. DoubleTree By blasts? Hilton November 1 Business Ambassadors 8:00 a.m. Chamber Office WITH PRINT 6 Milestone Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Edison EEC 14 Where’s Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Picasso’s Cafe Make an Impact 22 Thanksgiving CHAMBER CLOSED 23 Holiday CHAMBER CLOSED Like us on Facebook 27 Board of Directors 3:30 p.m. Chamber Office and visit our website: proprintinginc.net December 1438 Arrow Highway, Suite J Irwindale, CA 91706 6 Holiday Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m Courtyard By Email: [email protected] Non-Profit Showcase Marriott Phone: 626-814-3338 13 Business Ambassadors 8:00 a.m. TBA Fax: 626-814-0117 18 Board of Directors 3:30 p.m. Chamber Office , Inc. 3

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First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

IRWINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on September 27 at the MillerCoors Brewery. MillerCoors, Picasso’s Cafe, Bakery and Catering and Southern California Energy Education Center were the Presenting Sponsors. The business community honored and extended an enthusiastic thank you to the Irwindale Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #48, CARE Ambulance, and American Medical Response Irwindale Division Headquarters. Representatives from all these agencies were treated to breakfast and given gift bags as well as items to take back to their respective stations. Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors: Athens Services, California Custom Fruits and Flavors, City of Hope, Eagle Photography, Fiesta Parade Floats, Foothill Transit, Hanson Aggregates, IDR Environmental, Kaiser Permanente, ReadyPac Produce, and Vulcan Materials and to the following businesses and individuals who helped LOS ANGELES FIRE STATION #48 make our event very special by hosting a First Responder or providing items for the gift bags – Amazon Graphics, Arrow Automotive, BriteWorks, California Custom Fruits and Flavors, DoubleTree By Hilton Monrovia Pasadena, Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena, Home2Suites, Hope Café, Huy Fong Foods, Jack in the Box Irwindale, Lemon Drop Cookies, Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center, Ready-Pac Produce, Santa Anita Family YMCA, Santa Anita Park, Sarah Parker, Spaghetti Eddie’s, First Tee, and Vulcan Materials. THANK YOU! LOS ANGELES SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

CARE AMBULANCE AMR-AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE 5 October Business of the Month City of Hope benefit activities. By making community benefit a priority, we’re taking a more strategic focus on the needs that are critical to our service area, and creating pathways for health and healing. At City of Hope, our mission is to provide their service area with community benefit that decreases health disparities. BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS - City of Hope is They achieve this through efforts to address the root causes dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with that create barriers to good health. Knowing that exercise cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Their mission and a healthy lifestyle reduces the risks of cancer, diabetes is to transform the future of health care by turning science and other chronic diseases, they have established the Healthy into a practical benefit, hope into reality. We accomplish Living Community Grant Program. this by providing outstanding care, conducting innovative research and offering vital education programs focused on The Healthy Living Community Grant Program is awarding eliminating these diseases. $5,000 grants to groups/organizations that can demonstrate not-so-ordinary, sustainable and collaborative approaches to The City of Hope community includes research associates, promoting healthy living through good nutrition, physical scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, activity, cancer and diabetes prevention or smoking graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing cessation. Applicants must provide services, for vulnerable professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. populations, within the Greater San Gabriel Valley. They are united by the desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery they make 2018 HEALTHY LIVING GRANTEES and every new treatment they create gives people the chance • Tzu Chi Medical Foundation-Tzu Chi Cancer Awareness to live longer, better and more fully. Program. Over the decades, research conducted at City of Hope has • American Heart Association led to significant advances in modern medicine, including • Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander the development of the first synthetic human insulin, human Health Initiative (AANHPI). growth hormone and the technology behind the widely used • Charles R. Drew University-Move Your Feet Then Eat. cancer-fighting drugs Herceptin, Rituxan and Avastin. • Common Threads – LA office-Common Threads Garden Today, City of Hope has been designated as a comprehensive Bites: Experiential Garden and Nutrition, Education for cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the Children. National Cancer Institute, and is a founding member of the • City of Montclair-Montclair Medical Clinic: Improving the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and Social Determinants of Health. treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation. • Mychal’s Learning Place-Afterschool Program. • Inland Valley Council of Churches – Inland Valley Hope COMMUNITY SERVICE - At City of Hope, they strive to Partners-Healthy Living. benefit the communities in their service areas by decreasing health disparities in multiple ways. Those include creating 2018 CITY OF HOPE COMMUNITY BUILDING major institutional shifts in thinking about community GRANT RECIPIENTS benefits, organizing thoughtful community collaborations San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership -Healthy San and partnerships, and addressing the root causes that create Gabriel Valley. The primary health strategy that this project barriers to good health. will tackle is: to promote changes in government policies Designating community benefit programs as an institutional and built environments that help people lead healthier lives. priority has increased the urgency about creating CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITY - City of meaningful, impactful programs that meet the needs of the Hope has been an Irwindale Chamber member for over 20 vulnerable populations in the City of Hope service area. years and a Cornerstone Club member for almost 10 years. By instituting a comprehensive 2018-2021 Community Victor Benavides, City of Hope Manager of Government Benefit Implementation Strategy, they are viewing existing and Community Relations currently serves on the Board of and future programs through a lens that places vulnerable Directors and is a past Chair of the Board. Over the years, populations at the forefront of our planning process. City of Hope has consistently been represented on the This institutional commitment is fostering collaboration Chamber Board of Directors. among City of Hope employees participating in community

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6 (Marlene Carney-continued from coverpage)

and organizations that have served and continue to serve as members, directors, committee members, partners and friends. I am so appreciative of all the support I have received and I have learned so much from this valuable and enriching experience. I am appreciative of the Chamber staff that are always dedicated and loyal to the Chamber. The positive and collegial relationship I have had with the business community, the volunteers, the chamber staff and the city of Irwindale staff and elected officials will always be for me the high point of my tenure with this organization. The next chapter for me will include more time for my husband who has been my rock for 20 years, more visits with my daughter and her family including my seven grandchildren, more time to volunteer for those causes I hold near and dear, more time for road trips and travel here and abroad, more time to read and continue to learn, and more time walking that precious dog of mine. I may even join the world of freelance and do the things I enjoy (writing, marketing, helping organizations thrive). Life is short so I hope to make this chapter memorable. In closing, I will do all I can to make this transition as smooth as possible for all concerned. I wish this Chamber and all of you the very best of luck and great success in the future. I am confident that all of you along with a new CEO will continue with the mission and vision and take this Chamber to great heights. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for the Irwindale Chamber these past 5 years. I am proud to call you friends and hope to keep in touch with many of you. 7 (Employer Standards - continued from coverpage) The Industrial Welfare Commission and the California workers, fining the chain more than $4.57 million in damages Supreme Court adopted a broad definition of joint employer and penalties. Employers that use staffing agencies or other that focuses on the employer’s exercise of control over subcontractors to supply workers should be cautious and wages, hours or working conditions. evaluate the agency or subcontractor to determine that they comply with California’s labor laws. In a recent joint-employer liability case (Curry v. Equilon Enterprises, LLC, 23 Cal.App.5th 289 (2018)), a California Best Practices appellate court held that a company leasing its service station Review all existing contracts for labor or services to to an operator cannot be held liable as a joint employer for determine what contracts may fall within the scope of “usual wage-and-hour claims of the operator’s employees. Because course of business.” For those contracts that qualify, contact there was a clear distinction between the company leasing those contractors to obtain assurances of their labor and the service station and the operators running the service employment compliance. station, the appellate court found that the company leasing Consider including legal protections for wage-and-hour the service station had no involvement in the station’s daily violations, workers’ compensation coverage and claims operations and no control over the wages, hours and working involving retaliation for protected conduct—as well as duty conditions of the operator’s employees. to defend and/or indemnification provisions, in new and While the issue of the right to control is often a key test in existing contracts. determining joint-employer liability, California businesses that use staffing agencies or other labor contractors also may be held strictly liable for wage-and-hour violations regardless of who exercises control over the workers. California Labor Code Section 2810.3 holds companies accountable for wage- and-hour violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to supply workers. California companies also can be held legally accountable for workers supplied by labor contractors for the payment of wages, failure to secure valid workers’ compensation coverage and violation of specified whistleblower protections. The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement recently announced that it cited a California restaurant chain for underpaying 559 subcontracted janitorial 8 IRWINDALE ROCKS! As Provided by City Staff

RESIDENT ALEXANDRIA HERNANDEZ TO COMPETE FOR TITLE OF MISS CALIFORNIA

Alexandria Hernandez, also known as Lexi, has been an Irwindale resident since 1992. She graduated at the top of her class from Northview High School and was named Young Citizen of the Year for the City of Irwindale in both 2007 and 2008. Alexandria went on to attend Cal City of Irwindale News State Fullerton and joined Alpha Delta Pi Sorority where she was elected, Chapter President. In her last semester of college, Hernandez was hired as the news intern for CNBC News, beating out hundreds of other applicants from universities across the country. Hernandez graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. She currently works at KTLA5 News as a News Assignment Editor. Hernandez is responsible for monitoring breaking news and assigning reporters and photographers to their stories for KTLA5's morning news. Just last month, Hernandez won her very first Emmy for "Best Morning Newscast" along with her morning team. You may have recently seen that she has made her way onto the television screen in commercials for Camino Real Chevrolet, as well as working as a fill-in anchor for KTLA's new digital show, 5Live. When Alexandria is not working, you can find her working out, spending time with family, volunteering or prepping for her next pageant, Miss California USA! In August, Alexandria competed in a preliminary pageant and was crowned Miss Bel Air USA. At the state pageant however, contestants will be required to represent their “hometowns”. Alexandria is excited to share that she will be representing her hometown, IRWINDALE. She’s honored to represent the city that has helped shape her into the woman she is today! IRWINDALE ROCKS! IRWINDALE ROCKS! As Provided by City Staff 9

You're Invited to our Annual Veterans Roll Call Ceremony City of Irwindale News Join us as we recognize those Veterans whose names proudly appear on the City of Irwindale Veterans Monument. Sunday, November 11, 2018 Veterans Monument Irwindale City Hall @ 11am

Any interested Veterans who would like to participate in the roll call of the monument ceremony please contact: Theresa Olivares at 626-430-2294

Drop off and access to the ceremony for disabled persons will be available at the South entrance of the service road. Seats for disabled persons will also be available.

Commemorative Pins For more information, please contact the will be availabl e for purchase Recreation Department at 626-430-2224 CASH ONLY $5.00

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Irwindale Recreation 3rd Annual TRUNK OR TREAT FREE City of Irwindale News Halloween Night Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8pm East Parking Lot @ Irwindale Park (corner of Allen Drive & Calle de Paseo, near playground) Snack Bar Fundraiser for KIDZONE Great trick-or-treating fun all in one safe family friendly location! Children will trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk and residents get to pass out candy and deck out their trunk, tailgate or hatch back for the chance to win prizes. Sign up now to reserve your spot! Registration is free for this event, however all registrations are due by Friday, October 26th. Pick up your registration packet at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center today! Limited to the first 25 sign ups. For more information please contact the Dan Diaz Recreation Center at 626-430-2224 or visit us on the web! www.irwindaleca.gov 11

IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE City of Irwindale Street Address: 16102 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706 City Hall 5050 Irwindale Avenue Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2307, Irwindale, CA 91706-1168 Irwindale, CA 91706-1168 Phone: (626)960-6606 • Fax:(626) 960-3868 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (626) 430-2200 Website: www.irwindalechamber.org Fax: (626) 962-4209 (City Hall) Fax: (626) 430-2295 (Building Dept.) Website: www.ci.irwindale.ca.us 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS e-mail: [email protected] Chair of the Board: Ade Rogers Rogers & Associates Vice Chair Anita Ron Briteworks City Council Vice Chair Phyllis Ferguson California Custom Fruits & Flavors Mayor: Mark A. Breceda Mayor Pro Tem: Albert F. Ambriz Treasurer: Vee Clark SCE Federal Credit Union Council Members: Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia Secretary: Jeff Lidskin Southern California Edison and H. Manuel Ortiz Past Chair: Victor Benavides City of Hope City Council Meetings Directors: Chris Bruny Gale Banks Engineering 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Dawn Bures IDR Environmental Services Mark Blue Embassy Suites City Staff Anthony Chiappetta AMC Solutions Reyna DelHaro Kaiser Permanente City Manager William Tam Viviano DelVillar Jr. Ready Pac Produce Assistant City Manager Theresa Olivares Finance Director & City Treasurer: Eva Carreon James Gallo James A. Gallo Attorney at Law Chief Deputy City Clerk: Laura Nieto Anita Hernandez MillerCoors Rosemary Luna Vulcan Materials Planning Commission Dan Maydeck Haynes Family of Programs Chair: Arthur R Tapia Vice Chair: Loretta Corpis Elizabeth Ramirez Athens Services Commissioners: Enoch Burrola, Richard Chico, and Robert E. Hartman

Staff: Marlene Carney President/CEO Parks & Recreation Commission Veronica Orosco Event Manager Chair: Dan Diaz Vice Chair: Paula Fraijo Commissioners: Jason Hickman, Marguerite S. Lopez, and Belen Zepeda Amanda Arellan Administrative Assistant Senior Citizen Commission Chair: Virginia Diaz Vice Chair: Maggie Guzman CHAMBER MEETINGS Commissioners: Arline Miranda, Natalie Orosco, and Iris Rodriguez Board of Directors Last Tuesday 3:30 p.m. Location Varies Library...... (626) 430-2229 City Librarian: Shayna Balli Business Ambassadors 1st Thursday at the Chamber 5050 Irwindale Avenue 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Luncheon 4th Thursday-Location Varies Recreation...... (626) 430-2224 Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - Lunch 11:30 a.m. 16053 Calle de Paseo Fax: (626) 962-3022 Recreation Manager: Priscilla Zepeda Toastmasters 1st & 3rd Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Senior Center...... (626) 430-2283 16116 Arrow Highway Fax: (626) 430-2275 Senior Center Manager: Eloise Beltran

Service Yard...... (626) 430-2280 IRWINDALE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 16034 Calle del Norte Irwindale Educational Foundation P.O. Box 2307, Irwindale, CA 91706-1168 ******************************************** Board Meets 2nd Thursday, 7:30 a.m. at the Chamber Police Department Police Chief Ty Henshaw Irwindale Sister City PO Box 2333, Irwindale, CA 91706 Emergency...... 9-1-1 Meeting information call Marguerite Lopez @ 626-329-6405 Phone (non emergency)...(626) 430-2244 Irwindale Lions Club 5050 Irwindale Avenue Fax: (626) 962-8212 PO Box 2093, Irwindale CA 91706 Los Angeles County Fire- Irwindale Station Board Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday at Irwindale Community Center-11:45 a.m. Contact Dolores Amador (626) 340-5734 Emergency...... 9-1-1 Phone (non emergency)...(626) 337-8919 15546 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale P.O. BOX 2307 • IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 “Jardin de Roca” Garden of Rocks

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