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CC - 2010-69 - A resolution of the City of Rosemead Adopting a Labor Compliance Program Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.5 For State Funded Public Works Projecy Requiring Such Program as a Condition of FundingRESOLUTION NO. 2010 -69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING A LABOR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE SECTION 1771.5 FOR STATE FUNDED PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS REQUIRING SUCH PROGRAM AS A CONDITION OF FUNDING. WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead (the "City ") is a public body corporate and politic organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, and the Rosemead City Council (the "Council ") is responsible for the administration and implementation of City activities within Rosemead; and WHEREAS, a Labor Compliance Plan is a program to ensure contractor's compliance with prevailing wage and other Labor Code requirements for public works projects; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is necessary to implement and enforce a Labor Compliance Program (the "LCP ") pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.5 for all State Funded Public Work Projects requiring a LCP as a condition of funding; and WHEREAS, all of the findings and conclusions made by the Council pursuant to this Resolution are based upon all of the oral and written evidence presented to it and taken as a whole, and not based solely on the information provided in this Resolution; and WHEREAS, prior to taking action, the Council has reviewed and considered all of the information and data in and relating to the LCP. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rosemead as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the LCP attached hereto and incorporated herein as "Exhibit "A' is consistent with the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.5. SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the City's implementation and enforcement of the LCP for any State and /or Federally Public Works Project requiring a LCP as a condition of funding will satisfy all the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.5. SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to submit the LCP to the Department of Industrial Relations for certification. SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to implement and enforce the LCP, upon certification by the Department of Industrial Relations, on behalf of the City of Rosemead. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, whereupon it shall take immediate effect and be in force. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 28 day of September 2010. Attest: Gloria Molleda, City Clerk Approved as to Form: By: I � achel H. Richman Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Legal Counsel STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD ) I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2010.69 being: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING A LABOR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE SECTION 177.5 FOR STATE FUNDED PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS REQUIRING SUCH PROGRAM AS A CONDITION OF FUNDING was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 28th of September, 2010, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Gloria Molleda City Clerk ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF A LABOR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR STATE FUNDED PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS REQUIRING SUCH PROGRAM AS A CONDITION OF FUNDING SUMMARY The City has applied for a state grant to fund the renovation of the pool at Garvey Park which requires the establishment of a Labor Compliance Program ( "LCP ") to enforce prevailing wage requirements. A LCP may either be an awarding body's "in house" program that enforces prevailing wage requirements on the awarding body's own public works projects, or it may be a "third party" program with which awarding bodies contract to enforce prevailing wage requirements. The most prominent types of projects for which a LCP is required are school construction projects and water related projects funded by bond measures. LCPs are also required for several kinds of public works contracts including the Statewide Park Development Community Revitalization Program of 2008. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2010 -69 adopting a Labor Compliance Program for public work projects funded with state funds that require such a program as a condition of funding; 2. Authorize the submittal of the City's Application for Approval of Labor Compliance Program; 3. Authorize the City Manager to act as the Awarding Body's Representative. ANALYSIS In establishing the LCP, the City of Rosemead adheres to the statutory requirements as defined in Labor Code section 1771.5(b). Further, it is the intent of the city to actively enforce this LCP on all city public works construction sites where the project funding requires such compliance. In doing so, the city will monitor the payment of prevailing wage rates and, require those contractors working on the project to submit Certified Payroll Records demonstrating their compliance with the payment of prevailing wage rates. ITEM NO. OLT APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: City Council Report September 28, 2010 Page 2 of 3 The City of Rosemead institutes this LCP for the purpose of implementing its policy relative to the labor compliance provisions of state funded public works contracts. Should applicable sections of the Labor Code or title 8 of the California Code of Regulations undergo alteration, amendment, or deletion, the City will modify the affected portions of this program accordingly. Where projects are combined with multiple funding sources, all persons performing the work shall be paid not less that the General Prevailing Wage as predetermined by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the California Labor Code. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates determined by the Secretary of Labor (Federal) and the applicable prevailing wage rates per the Director of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of work, the contractor and its subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The rate of compensation for any classification not listed in the schedule but which may be required to execute a Contract shall be commensurate and in accordance with the rates specified for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties. California Labor Code Section 1771.5(b) states that an LCP shall include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: 1. All bid invitations and public works contracts shall contain appropriate language concerning the requirements of this chapter. 2. A pre -job conference shall be conducted with the contractor and subcontractors to discuss federal and state labor law requirements applicable to the contract. 3. Project contractors and subcontractors shall maintain and furnish, at a designated time, a certified copy of each weekly payroll containing a statement of compliance signed under penalty of perjury. 4. The awarding body shall review, and if appropriate, audit payroll records to verify compliance with the chapter. 5. The awarding body shall withhold contract payments when payroll records are delinquent or inadequate. 6. The awarding body shall withhold contract payments equal to the amount of underpayment and applicable penalties when, after investigation, it is established that underpayment has occurred. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed according to the California Health and Safety Code Section 33490. Prepared by: Michelle G. Ramirez Community Development Manager