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Council approves sidewalk repair workforce pilot with LiUNA Local 300
Summary
The council approved a pilot program partnering with Laborers' Local 300, the Bureau of Contract Administration and the Miguel Contreras Foundation to train workers for sidewalk repair and create jobs; the motion passed with 13 ayes.
The Los Angeles City Council on March 25 approved a workforce development pilot to train workers to perform sidewalk repairs in Council District 7, a program Councilmember Rodriguez said has been years in the making.
Councilmember Rodriguez described the pilot as a collaboration with LiUNA Local 300 (Laborers), the Bureau of Contract Administration, the Miguel Contreras Foundation and the Economic and Workforce Development Department. He said the program uses previously set‑aside resources and aims to create job training that meets demand for sidewalk reconstruction and repair.
"This is going to be a huge job creator and job training opportunity for a lot of people," Councilmember Rodriguez said, adding that a precursor program with the LA Conservation Corps is already running in the district.
Supporters said the pilot will create trades training and give participants skills that can be used across the region. The council opened and closed the roll and recorded 13 ayes on the item.
Ending: The approved pilot will be launched using Council District resources and city partners named in the motion. The council did not specify an exact citywide rollout or permanent funding level in the meeting record; staff follow‑up was implied in the motion and supporting remarks.
