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Board adopts strengthened local-hiring ordinance for construction projects
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a local-hiring ordinance on final passage Dec. 14, 2010, creating mandatory hiring targets and recognizing support from labor and community groups.
Supervisor Avalos(Designee listed in record as Supervisor Avalos) led the Board in advancing a local-hiring ordinance for construction projects, which the Board voted to adopt on Dec. 14, 2010.
The ordinance, presented as an amendment to the administrative code regarding the San Francisco local hiring policy for construction, was described by Supervisor Avalos as "the nation's strongest local hiring mandate" and acknowledged broad support from building trades, contractors and community organizations during his remarks.
The measure had been before the Board previously on first reading. Avalos named a list of organizations and individuals who supported or advised on the measure, including local labor unions and community advocates. He specifically thanked staff in his office and community stakeholders who contributed to drafting and outreach.
The roll call on final passage produced a recorded tally of 8 ayes and 3 noes; the ordinance "has finally passed," according to the Clerk's announcement in the hearing record. The transcript shows a roll-call procedure with individual members answering "aye" or "no," and the Clerk's final statement recorded the 8-3 result.
Supporters said the measure will increase employment pathways for San Francisco residents into the building trades. In presenting the ordinance, Supervisor Avalos highlighted community members and union leaders whose outreach and organizing were central to the measure's development.
Opponents registered "no" votes on the final roll call, but no separate substitute motion or amendment to the ordinance was recorded in the hearing before final passage.
The Board's formal action was recorded on the meeting minutes and the ordinance was declared finally passed at the meeting.
Ending: The ordinance now becomes part of the city's administrative code framework for construction hiring. Implementation, enforcement details and any follow-up reports were not specified in the public record of the Dec. 14 meeting.
