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CC - ACTION ITEM: Discussion of the Use of Project Labor Agreements and Community Workforce Agreements to Complete Public Works and other City Projects and Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Yanni Demitri/Public Works
Christopher Evans/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5630
(310) 253-5621
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) GovDelivery: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/22/2026)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (10/23/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council discuss the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and/or Community Workforce Agreements (CWAs) for Public Works projects and other projects receiving City funds and to direct the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On September 8, 2025, the City Council requested that discussion of PLAs be placed on the agenda for City Council discussion.
Staff reviewed the concept and applicability of PLAs and/or CWAs, as they are sometimes titled, which are summarized below for discussion purposes.
Project Labor Agreements
A PLA and/or CWA is a pre-hire contract or agreement between a public or private agency with a labor union that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project, or range of construction projects that would be performed by contractors. Non-union contractors may bid on PLA required projects; however, they may be required to register with the applicable union, agree to union terms and conditions, and pay union benefits into a union trust fund. The specific provisions of PLAs vary depending on the agency, and individual project goals. Typical provisions include:
1. Striking Prohibited: Provisions to prevent any worker ...
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