HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-16; City Council; 16725; Carlsbad Hiring Center ReportDEPT. HD.
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR
CITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
&E# 16,725 TITLE:
City of Carlsbad Hiring Center Report MTG. 4-16-02
DEPT. CD
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council accept a report regarding the City of Carlsbad Hiring Center operations for the
calendar year 2001.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
In the late 1980's, as a result of Mexico and Central America's social and economic conditions,
communities in Southern California saw a dramatic increase in the number of immigrant workers crossing the border. The City of Carlsbad, with its large agricultural areas, became a popular
location for these workers to live and seek employment opportunities. Workers would congregate
on the side of major roadways in various locations throughout the City waiting for potential
employers to pick them up.
In response to community concerns and complaints that were primarily focused on trespassing,
loitering, health, safety and sanitation issues, on April 24, 1990, the City Council asked staff to
research a new concept for local hiring sites or centers. This concept provided a way for cities to
assist "day laborers" obtain temporary or permanent employment, and designate a single area
where employers and workers would be encouraged to meet. On September 4, 1990, the City
finding a location and a non-profit agency to run the new Carlsbad Hiring Center.
Council directed staff to move forward with development of an implementation plan that included
Within a short time period, Carlsbad staff successfully negotiated a ground lease agreement at a
rate of one dollar ($1.00) per year with the County of San Diego for a parcel of land located north of
toward completion of the project required identification of a provider to administer employment
Palomar Airport Road, south of Faraday Avenue and east of El Camino Real. The second step
services to "day laborers". After a thorough review and evaluation of the staffing and administrative
alternatives available, staff recommended SEWJobs for Progress. The City's role was to provide all
facility improvements, basic office furnishings, and funding.
In March 1991, the City Council allocated $34,815 for a six-month trial period during which time the
City would have an opportunity to review the Center's progress. At the end of the six months, the
City decided to extend the contract to a full year. The first year budget for the Hiring Center,
including the facility costs and contract with SEWJobs for progress was $77,500. The City Council
has allocated $85,849 for the current fiscal year (2001-2002) budget.
Staff compiles a bi-annual report for the City Council based on information provided by the Hiring
Center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
EXHIBITS:
1. Hiring Center Summary Report for 2001
HIRING CENTER REPORT
SUMMARY
January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001
Hiring Center Placements
o For the calendar year 2001 the Hiring Center placed a total of 3,511 workers into
jobs. A total of 2,914 individuals (83%) were placed into "day work" situations,
114 (3%) were placed into jobs lasting 2 and 4 days, 150 (4%) into jobs lasting
longer than 5 days (not permanent), and 333 (10%) were placed into permanent
positions.
Employer Information
o This reporting period shows that 277 new employers have registered with the
Hiring Center. A total of 2,094 job orders were placed for the 2001 calendar year;
348 orders were placed by employers driving out to the Center, and another 1,745
placed their orders by telephone.
0 Approximately 58% of the employers have been homeowners looking for day
laborers. Other employers (42%) have hired workers to fill jobs in areas such as
construction, landscaping, technical services, and industriaVmanufacturing.
o Of those employers utilizing the Hiring Center for this reporting period, 44% are
from Carlsbad, 25% are from the Oceanside area, 10% are from Vista, 10% from
Encinitas, and the remainder were from other areas of the county or out-of-state.
Employee Information
o A total of 31 7 potential employees registered at the Center for this reporting period.
Approximately 72% of those registered could be classified as immigrants, and the
remainder (28%) were United States citizens. Approximately 22% of the
employees registered were women.
o Most of the employees utilizing the Center's services are from Mexico (68%), 4%
were from other countries and 28% are from the United States.
o Sixty-one percent (61%) of the workers registering at the Center own a personal
vehicle, 30% registering rode the bus, 3% came with a car pool, and 6% walked to
the Center.
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o The average starting wage for all employees was $7.86 per hour.
0 For this reporting period 26% of the workers registered live in Carlsbad, 44% are
from Oceanside, 3% are from Encinitas. The remaining 27% reside in other areas
such as San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook and Vista.
Employee Usage/Placements
o This calendar year the number of individuals registering each month has decreased
compared to calendar year 2000. The average number of individuals who have
registered at the Center during this reporting period of 2001 is 26.
o Permanent placements have decreased over the same time frame as for calendar
year 2000. The average number of individuals placed for 2001 is 28 each month
compared to the average of 33 placed each month for 2000.
o Total monthly placements have increased from the same reporting period of
calendar year 2000. An average of 293 were placed in jobs during this reporting
period of calendar year 2001.
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