DATE:
February 8, 2022 and March 1, 2022
17
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: REGIONAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND IMPACT REPORT ON PROPOSED WORKING FAMILIES ORDINANCE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND BID PREQUALIFICATION POLICY (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On July 13, 2021 (21), the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) return within 90 days with a draft Working Families Ordinance for consideration that will amend the County Administrative Code pertaining to employment on County construction projects and County-owned real property. Additionally, the Board also requested a prequalification policy and proposed amendments to existing policies to require prospective bidders and proposers on public works projects to prequalify prior to submitting a bid or proposal. The Board also directed the CAO to estimate the impact of the implementation of the Working Families Ordinance on County construction projects and County-owned leased property. Lastly, the Board directed the CAO to update relevant contracting and leasing processes and templates for County construction projects and County-owned leased property to implement the Working Families Ordinance.
On October 5, 2021 (24), the Board accepted a staff-developed report summarizing stakeholder feedback regarding potential impacts of the draft Working Families Ordinance and directed the CAO to engage a consultant to develop a regional economic analysis and impact report. The Board also directed the CAO to return in February 2022 with a draft ordinance for the Board's consideration. Additionally, the Board directed the CAO to bring the draft bid prequalification policy for consideration by the Board in February 2022.
Incorporating the data and analysis received from the County consultant (Consultant), DTA, and the information gathered by County staff, the draft Working Families Ordinance was revised to include creati...
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