HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-18; City Council; ; Clean Energy Alliance Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors July 23, 2020, Special Meeting Agenda Item 5 - Clean Energy Alliance Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce PolMeeting Date: August 18, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2958
Subject: Clean Energy Alliance Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors July 23,
2020, Special Meeting Agenda Item 5 - Clean Energy Alliance Inclusive &
Sustainable Workforce Policy
Recommended Action
Review and discuss the Clean Energy Alliance Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors July 23,
2020, Special Meeting Agenda Item 5 - Clean Energy Alliance Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce
Policy.
Executive Summary
The Clean Energy Alliance community choice aggregation joint powers authority was formed in
November 2019 in partnership with the cities of Solana Beach and Del Mar. As directed by a
City Council minute motion on July 28, 2020, this item presents for City Council discussion the
Clean Energy Alliance’s Board of Directors July 23, 2020, Special Meeting Agenda Item 5 – Clean
Energy Alliance Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy.
Discussion
The Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors considered Agenda Item 5 – Clean Energy Alliance
Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy at its meeting on July 23, 2020. The Clean Energy
Alliance Staff Report for that item is attached as Exhibit 1. Additional materials received by the
Clean Energy Alliance Board concerning Agenda Item 5 are provided in Exhibit 2. The staff
presentation for Agenda Item 5 is included as Exhibit 3.
A video recording of the staff presentation and board discussion of Agenda Item 5 will be
viewed during the City Council meeting and can be found on the Clean Energy Alliance website
at thecleanenergyalliance.org/meetings.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
This action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental
Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to
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cause either direct physical change to the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
change in the environment, and does not require environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
Public notice of this item was posted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was
available for viewing at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Exhibits
1. July 23, 2020, Clean Energy Alliance Staff Report – Board of Directors Agenda Item 5 - Clean
Energy Alliance Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
2. July 23, 2020, Additional Materials for Agenda Item 5
3. July 23, 2020, Staff Presentation for Agenda Item 5
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Staff Report
DATE: July 23, 2020
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Interim Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 5: Clean Energy Alliance Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
RECOMMENDATION:
Review, provide input and approve Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At its special meeting on May 7, 2020, the CEA Board of Directors provided input to staff regarding
drafting of an Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy (Policy) (Attached) to be brought back to the
Board for consideration at its July meeting.
The draft CEA Policy was brought to the CEA Board for consideration at its July 16, 2020 meeting. After
discussion, the Board requested the Policy to be brought back to this meeting for consideration of
adoption, in order to provide more time for the Board to review the draft Policy.
At the July 16 meeting, CEA’s General Counsel suggested two additional edits to the policy, these
included:
Page 2 - Updating language in the Non-Discrimination Pledge Section to require in its contracts
with suppliers that the suppliers will not discriminate;
Page 3 - Deleting the specific licenses in the CEA Power Purchase Agreements with Third Parties
Section
The proposed Policy attached reflects these two changes.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact by this action.
ATTACHMENTS:
Clean Energy Alliance Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
Exhibit 1
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City of Carlsbad | City of Del Mar | City of Solana Beach
INCLUSIVE & SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE POLICY
The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Board of Directors desires to establish a policy that supports
local jobs, sustainable and inclusive workforce opportunities, local economic sustainability, and
diversity through contracting for power sources, procuring goods and services, and
implementing hiring initiatives where appropriate, without limiting fair and open competition
for projects or programs implemented by CEA.
CEA Staff
CEA relies on its employees to provide clean, cost-effective, alternative energy to its customers.
These customers live in diverse communities and an inclusive workforce of staff who reflect and
are invested in these communities allows CEA to serve them more effectively. An inclusive staff
also provides good jobs for people from diverse communities.
To help maintain and strengthen CEA’s inclusive staff, CEA will strive to:
1.Engage in broad outreach efforts in diverse communities, including disadvantaged and
low-income communities, to ensure a diverse pool of candidates for open positions;
2.Provide fair compensation that aligns with regional market indicators for compensation
levels for each position;
3.Be transparent about these practices and lessons learned; and
4.Provide contact information for staff who can answer questions about this policy.
Supply Chain
CEA also strives for inclusion in its supply chain. Where and from whom CEA purchases good
and services have important consequences for businesses, customers, and their communities.
Where appropriate, an inclusive supply chain is an important driver for successful delivery of
CEA’s services to its customers, and of fair and equitable economic development generally.
Where appropriate, and without limiting fair and open competition, to support an inclusive
supply chain, CEA will strive to:
1.Use local businesses and provide fair compensation in the purchase of services and
supplies;
2.Proactively seek services from local businesses that are taking steps to protect the
environment;
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Clean Energy Alliance
Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
Draft July 16, 2020
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3. Engage in efforts to reach diverse communities to ensure an inclusive pool of potential
suppliers;
4. Collect information from suppliers and contractors on the inclusivity of their workforce;
5. Include questions about supplier inclusivity in requests for proposals (RFPs) for services;
6. Encourage reporting from developers and vendors on inclusivity in business ownership
and staff;
7. Be transparent about these practices and lessons learned; and
8. Provide contact information for staff who can answer questions about this policy.
Inclusive Business Practices
To fulfill its goals of providing a range of energy product and programs, available to all CEA
communities and customers, that best serve their needs and their local communities, and
support local sustainability efforts, CEA will strive to:
1. Provide information in the multiple languages commonly spoken in CEA’s service area
(including mailers, tabling materials, customer service, call center, workshops and
outreach events, advertisements, and other means of customer engagement);
2. Conduct marketing and outreach in diverse communities to increase awareness of CEA’s
services and programs;
3. Attend multi-cultural community events with multi-lingual materials and speakers;
4. Share information about activities and initiatives that promote inclusion, access, and
diverse engagement in the community.
Non-Discrimination Pledge
CEA will not discriminate, and will strive to workrequire in its contracts with suppliers that do
they will not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability
(physical or mental), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or domestic partner
status, religion, political beliefs or affiliation, familial or parental status (including pregnancy),
medical condition (cancer-related), military service, or genetic information.
Sustainable Workforce
Support of local businesses, fair compensation, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship
programs that create employment opportunities, without limiting fair and open competition,
are important components of building and sustaining healthy and sustainable communities. It is
in the interest of CEA to provide fair compensation and sustainable workforce opportunities,
within a framework of fair and open competition and the promotion of renewable energy,
energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction.
CEA recognizes the importance of locally-generated renewable energy (local is defined as
within the San Diego County region) in assuring that California is provided with (1) adequate
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Clean Energy Alliance
Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
Draft July 16, 2020
3
supplies of renewable energy for economic growth, (2) sustained local job opportunities and
job creation, and (3) effective means to reduce the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. CEA
also recognizes the opportunities that energy efficiency programs provide for local workforce
training and employment.
CEA encourages fair compensation in direct hiring, renewable development projects, energy
efficiency programs and in procurement of CEA services and supplies. CEA also encourages use
of State of California approved apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training programs in
construction craft occupations to foster long-term, fairly compensated employment
opportunities for program graduates.
Where appropriate, without limiting fair and open competition, CEA will strive to accomplish
the following objectives:
1. Support for and direct use of local businesses;
2. Support for and direct use of green and sustainable businesses;
3. Encourage the use of skilled and trained workers who receive fair compensation;
4. Encourage the use of State of California approved apprenticeship programs, and pre-
apprenticeship programs within CEA’s service territory.
CEA Power Purchase Agreements with Third Parties
CEA will encourage the submission of information from respondents to any bidding and/or
RFP/RFQ process regarding planned efforts by project developers and their contractors to
achieve the following goals:
• Employ workers and use businesses from the San Diego county area.
• Employ properly licensed (A, B, C10, C7, C46) contractors and California Certified
electricians.
• Utilize local apprentices, particularly graduates of San Diego County pre-apprenticeship
programs.
• Pay workers prevailing wage for each craft, classification and type of work performed.
• Display a poster at jobsites informing workers of prevailing wage requirements.
• Provide workers compensation coverage to on-site workers.
• Support and use State of California approved apprenticeship programs.
Relevant information submitted by proposers will be used to evaluate potential impact on local
jobs and workforce of the planned project.
CEA Owned Generation Projects
Each construction contractor or subcontractor performing work on any CEA-owned project is
encouraged to use local labor and apprenticeship programs and follow fair compensation
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Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
Draft July 16, 2020
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practices including proper assignment of work to crafts that traditionally perform the work.
Contractors and subcontractors shall pay at least prevailing rate of wages, as defined in Article
2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor
Code and encouraged to use a skilled and trained workforce, as defined in Chapter 2.9
(commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California Public Contract Code.
CEA Feed-In Tariff Projects
CEA will encourage construction contractors or subcontractors performing work on any CEA
Feed-In Tariff project utilize local businesses and local apprenticeship programs, and fair
compensation practices including proper assignment of work to crafts that traditionally perform
the work.
CEA encourages contractors and subcontractors performing work on any CEA Feed-In-Tariff
project to pay at least prevailing rate of wages, as defined in Article 2 (commencing with
Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code and encouraged
to use a skilled and trained workforce, as defined in Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section
2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California Public Contract Code.
CEA Energy Efficiency Projects
CEA will strive to support local businesses and apprenticeship programs, in the implementation
of its energy efficiency programs. CEA will encourage construction contractors or
subcontractors performing work on any CEA energy efficiency program utilize local businesses
and apprenticeship programs and fair compensation practices including proper assignment of
work to crafts that traditionally perform the work.
Union Neutrality Pledge
CEA will remain neutral regarding whether its employees choose to join or support labor unions
and will not interfere with decisions by its contractors’ and suppliers’ employees about whether
to join or support labor unions.
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July 21, 2020
By electronic mail
Board of Directors
Clean Energy Alliance
Re: Proposed Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
Dear Board Members:
I write on behalf of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 569 (“IBEW
Local 569”) to submit a proposed Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy that differs in
some respects from the draft policy prepared by staff for your July 23, 2020 meeting. A redline
showing IBEW Local 569’s proposed changes to the staff draft is included as Attachment A to
this letter and a clean version is included as Attachment B.
The proposed changes to the staff draft are necessary for the Clean Energy Alliance to
have a meaningful workforce policy that actually will benefit the local community, rather than a
watered-down policy that, as a practical matter, will not accomplish anything. The main changes
from the staff draft are as follows:
1. The proposed policy strengthens language in the staff draft that would have provided
that CEA will merely “strive” to achieve or “encourage” certain goals. This language watered
down the prior proposals from IBEW Local 569 and other stakeholders.
2. The proposed policy provides that CEA-owned generation projects “shall make use of
project labor agreements that include the taxpayer protection provisions of Public Contract Code
Section 2500 to ensure fair and open competition and that include provisions to create local jobs
for journey-level workers and apprentices.” PLAs that include local hire provisions are the best
practical means for CEA to achieve its goal of developing the local workforce.
Received: Item #5
for July 23, 2020
Special Meeting
Exhibit 2
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Board of Directors
Clean Energy Alliance
Re: Proposed Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
July 21, 2020
Page 2
I understand that an argument has been made that CEA cannot use PLAs on CEA-owned
energy generation projects because the Joint Powers Agreement includes the following recital:
“By establishing the Authority, the Parties seek to: … Pursue the procurement of local
generation of renewable power developed by or within member jurisdictions with an emphasis
on local jobs, where appropriate, without limiting fair and open competition for projects or
programs implemented by the Authority….” That argument is not correct.
As an initial matter, the quoted provision is just a recital of an aspiration, not a limit on
the Board’s authority, and the recital also does not even refer to PLAs, much less provide
definitions of the vague terms in the recital.
Second, the California Legislature has specifically provided by statute that “[t]he
members of the governing board of a local public entity may choose by majority vote whether to
use, enter into, or require contractors to enter into a project labor agreement that includes all the
taxpayer protection provisions of [Public Contract Code] Section 2500 for a specific project or
projects awarded by that entity.” Thus, the Board has legislatively conferred authority to use
PLAs. The Board can direct staff to negotiate PLAs for CEA-owned projects that meet the
CEA’s goals, which would then come back to the CEA for approval.
Third, PLAs that include the “taxpayer protection provisions of Public Contract Code
Section 2500” are entirely consistent with “fair and open competition.” Section 2500 requires
that the PLA must “permit[] all qualified contractors and subcontractors to bid for and be
awarded work on the project without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective
bargaining agreements” and that the PLA must “prohibit[] discrimination based on …
membership in a labor organization in hiring and dispatching workers for the project.” Public
Contract Code §2500(a)(1),(2). The California Supreme Court has held that such PLAs are
“consistent with the general principles underlining the competitive bidding law,” which protects
fair and open competition. See Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. v. San Francisco
Airports Com., 21 Cal. 4th 352, 365-74 (1999).
3. The proposed policy would require (not merely “encourage”) contractors on CEA
feed-in tariff and energy efficiency projects to pay prevailing wages and use a skilled and trained
workforce. Maintaining high labor standards for projects is necessary to support the creation and
maintenance of a skilled local workforce that can complete projects in a streamlined manner with
the highest quality workmanship.
IBEW Local 569 respectfully urges that the Board adopt the proposed Inclusive and
Sustainable Workforce Policy included as Attachment B. Thank you for your consideration of
this proposal.
Sincerely,
/s/Scott A. Kronland
Scott A. Kronland
Attachments
cc: IBEW Local 569 Aug. 18, 2020 Item #8 Page 9 of 26
Attachment A: Redline Version
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CEA Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
Redline showing IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
1
INCLUSIVE & SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE POLICY
The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Board of Directors desires to establish a policy that supports
local jobs, sustainable and inclusive workforce opportunities, local economic sustainability, and
diversity through contracting for power sources, procuring goods and services, and
implementing hiring initiatives where appropriate, without limiting fair and open competition
for projects or programs implemented by CEA.
CEA Staff
CEA relies on its employees to provide clean, cost-effective, alternative energy to its customers.
These customers live in diverse communities and an inclusive workforce of staff who reflect and
are invested in these communities allows CEA to serve them more effectively. An inclusive staff
also provides good jobs for people from diverse communities.
To help maintain and strengthen CEA’s inclusive staff, CEA will strive to:
1. Engage in broad outreach efforts in diverse communities, including disadvantaged
and low-income communities, to ensure a diverse pool of candidates for open positions;
2. Provide fair compensation that aligns with regional market indicators for
compensation levels for each position;
3. Be transparent about these practices and lessons learned; and
4. Provide contact information for staff who can answer questions about this policy.
Supply Chain
CEA also commits to strives for inclusion in its supply chain. Where and from whom CEA
purchases good and services have important consequences for businesses, customers, and their
communities. Where appropriate, an inclusive supply chain is an important driver for successful
delivery of CEA’s services to its customers, and of fair and equitable economic development
generally.
Where appropriate, and without limiting fair and open competition, to support an inclusive
supply chain, CEA will strive to:
1. Use local businesses and provide fair compensation in the purchase of services and
supplies;
2. Proactively seek services from local businesses that are taking steps to protect the
environment;
3. Engage in efforts to reach diverse communities to ensure an inclusive pool of
potential suppliers;
4. Collect information from suppliers and contractors on the inclusivity of their
workforce;
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CEA Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
Redline showing IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
2
5. Include questions about supplier inclusivity in requests for proposals (RFPs) for
services;
6. Encourage reporting from developers and vendors on inclusivity in business
ownership and staff;
7. Be transparent about these practices and lessons learned; and
8. Provide contact information for staff who can answer questions about this policy.
Inclusive Business Practices
To fulfill its goals of providing a range of energy product and programs, available to all CEA
communities and customers, that best serve their needs and their local communities, and
support local sustainability efforts, CEA will strive to:
1. Provide information in the multiple languages commonly spoken in CEA’s service area
(including mailers, tabling materials, customer service, call center, workshops and
outreach events, advertisements, and other means of customer engagement);
2. Conduct marketing and outreach in diverse communities to increase awareness of
CEA’s services and programs;
3. Attend multi-cultural community events with multi-lingual materials and speakers;
4. Share information about activities and initiatives that promote inclusion, access, and
diverse engagement in the community.
Non-Discrimination Pledge
CEA will not discriminate, and will require in its contracts with suppliers that they will not
discriminate, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or
mental), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or domestic partner status, religion,
political beliefs or affiliation, familial or parental status (including pregnancy), medical condition
(cancer-related), military service, or genetic information.
Sustainable Workforce
Support of local businesses, fair compensation, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship
programs that create employment opportunities, without limiting fair and open competition,
are important components of building and sustaining healthy and sustainable communities. It is
in the interest of CEA to provide fair compensation and sustainable workforce opportunities,
within a framework of fair and open competition and the promotion of renewable energy,
energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction.
CEA recognizes the importance of locally-generated renewable energy (local is defined as
within the San Diego County region) in assuring that California is provided with (1) adequate
supplies of renewable energy for economic growth, (2) sustained local job opportunities and
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CEA Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
Redline showing IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
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job creation, and (3) effective means to reduce the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. CEA
also recognizes the opportunities that energy efficiency programs provide for local workforce
training and employment.
CEA encourages fair compensation in direct hiring, renewable development projects, energy
efficiency programs and in procurement of CEA services and supplies. CEA also encourages use
of State of California approved apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training programs in
construction craft occupations to foster long-term, fairly compensated employment
opportunities for program graduates.
Where appropriate, without limiting fair and open competition, CEA will pursue strive to
accomplish the following objectives:
1. Support for and direct use of local businesses;
2. Support for and direct use of green and sustainable businesses;
3. Encourage the use of skilled and trained workers who receive fair compensation;
4. Encourage the use of State of California approved apprenticeship programs, and
preapprenticeship programs within CEA’s service territory.
CEA Power Purchase Agreements with Third Parties
CEA will encourage invite the submission of information from respondents to any bidding
and/or RFP/RFQ process regarding planned efforts by project developers and their contractors
to achieve the following goals:
• Employ workers and use businesses from the San Diego county area.
• Employ properly licensed (e.g., A, B, C10, C7, C46) contractors and California Certified
electricians.
• Utilize local apprentices, particularly graduates of San Diego County pre-
apprenticeship programs.
• Pay workers prevailing wage for each craft, classification and type of work performed.
• Display a poster at jobsites informing workers of prevailing wage requirements.
• Provide workers compensation coverage to on-site workers.
• Support and use State of California approved apprenticeship programs.
Relevant information submitted by proposers will be used to evaluate potential impact on local
jobs and workforce of the planned project.
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CEA Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
Redline showing IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
4
CEA Owned Generation Projects
CEA owned generation projects shall make use of project labor agreements that include the
taxpayer protection provisions of Public Contract Code Section 2500 to ensure fair and open
competition and that include provisions to create local jobs for journey-level workers and
apprenticesEach construction contractor or subcontractor performing work on any CEA-owned
project is encouraged to use local labor and apprenticeship programs and follow fair
compensation practices including and to ensure proper assignment of work to crafts that
traditionally perform the work. Contractors and subcontractors shall be required to pay at least
the prevailing rate of wages, as defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter
1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code and shall be required to use encouraged to
use a skilled and trained workforce, as defined in Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600)
of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California Public Contract Code.
CEA Feed-In Tariff Projects
CEA will use best efforts to ensure that encourage construction contractors or subcontractors
performing work on any CEA Feed-In Tariff project utilize local businesses and local
apprenticeship programs, and fair compensation practices including proper assignment of work
to crafts that traditionally perform the work.
CEA will require, as a condition of eligibility, that encourages ccontractors and subcontractors
performing work on any CEA Feed-In-Tariff project mustto pay at least the prevailing rate of
wages, as defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division
2 of the California Labor Code and encouraged to use a skilled and trained workforce, as
defined in Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California
Public Contract Code.
CEA Energy Efficiency Projects
CEA will require, as a condition of eligibility for CEA funding or financing of energy efficiency
projects, that contractors and subcontractors performing work on the project must pay at least
the prevailing rate of wages, as defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter
1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code and use a skilled and trained workforce, as
defined in Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California
Public Contract Code.
CEA will use best efforts strive to support local businesses and apprenticeship programs, in the
implementation of its energy efficiency programs. CEA will use best efforts to ensure that
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encourage construction contractors or subcontractors performing work on any CEA energy
efficiency program utilize local businesses and local apprenticeship programs and make fair
compensation practices including proper assignments of work to crafts that traditionally
perform the work.
Union Neutrality Pledge
CEA will remain neutral regarding whether its employees choose to join or support labor unions
and will not interfere with decisions by its contractors’ and suppliers’ employees about whether
to join or support labor unions.
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Attachment B: Clean Version
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CEA Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
1
INCLUSIVE & SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE POLICY
The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Board of Directors desires to establish a policy that supports
local jobs, sustainable and inclusive workforce opportunities, local economic sustainability, and
diversity through contracting for power sources, procuring goods and services, and
implementing hiring initiatives where appropriate, without limiting fair and open competition
for projects or programs implemented by CEA.
CEA Staff
CEA relies on its employees to provide clean, cost-effective, alternative energy to its customers.
These customers live in diverse communities and an inclusive workforce of staff who reflect and
are invested in these communities allows CEA to serve them more effectively. An inclusive staff
also provides good jobs for people from diverse communities.
To help maintain and strengthen CEA’s inclusive staff, CEA will:
1. Engage in broad outreach efforts in diverse communities, including disadvantaged
and low-income communities, to ensure a diverse pool of candidates for open positions;
2. Provide fair compensation that aligns with regional market indicators for
compensation levels for each position;
3. Be transparent about these practices and lessons learned; and
4. Provide contact information for staff who can answer questions about this policy.
Supply Chain
CEA also commits to inclusion in its supply chain. Where and from whom CEA purchases good
and services have important consequences for businesses, customers, and their communities.
Where appropriate, an inclusive supply chain is an important driver for successful delivery of
CEA’s services to its customers, and of fair and equitable economic development generally.
Where appropriate, and without limiting fair and open competition, to support an inclusive
supply chain, CEA will:
1. Use local businesses and provide fair compensation in the purchase of services and
supplies;
2. Proactively seek services from local businesses that are taking steps to protect the
environment;
3. Engage in efforts to reach diverse communities to ensure an inclusive pool of
potential suppliers;
4. Collect information from suppliers and contractors on the inclusivity of their
workforce;
5. Include questions about supplier inclusivity in requests for proposals (RFPs) for
services;
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IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
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6. Encourage reporting from developers and vendors on inclusivity in business
ownership and staff;
7. Be transparent about these practices and lessons learned; and
8. Provide contact information for staff who can answer questions about this policy.
Inclusive Business Practices
To fulfill its goals of providing a range of energy product and programs, available to all CEA
communities and customers, that best serve their needs and their local communities, and
support local sustainability efforts, CEA will:
1. Provide information in the multiple languages commonly spoken in CEA’s service area
(including mailers, tabling materials, customer service, call center, workshops and
outreach events, advertisements, and other means of customer engagement);
2. Conduct marketing and outreach in diverse communities to increase awareness of
CEA’s services and programs;
3. Attend multi-cultural community events with multi-lingual materials and speakers;
4. Share information about activities and initiatives that promote inclusion, access, and
diverse engagement in the community.
Non-Discrimination Pledge
CEA will not discriminate, and will require in its contracts with suppliers that they will not
discriminate, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or
mental), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or domestic partner status, religion,
political beliefs or affiliation, familial or parental status (including pregnancy), medical condition
(cancer-related), military service, or genetic information.
Sustainable Workforce
Support of local businesses, fair compensation, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship
programs that create employment opportunities, without limiting fair and open competition,
are important components of building and sustaining healthy and sustainable communities. It is
in the interest of CEA to provide fair compensation and sustainable workforce opportunities,
within a framework of fair and open competition and the promotion of renewable energy,
energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction.
CEA recognizes the importance of locally-generated renewable energy (local is defined as
within the San Diego County region) in assuring that California is provided with (1) adequate
supplies of renewable energy for economic growth, (2) sustained local job opportunities and
job creation, and (3) effective means to reduce the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. CEA
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IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
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also recognizes the opportunities that energy efficiency programs provide for local workforce
training and employment.
CEA encourages fair compensation in direct hiring, renewable development projects, energy
efficiency programs and in procurement of CEA services and supplies. CEA also encourages use
of State of California approved apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training programs in
construction craft occupations to foster long-term, fairly compensated employment
opportunities for program graduates.
Where appropriate, without limiting fair and open competition, CEA will pursue the following
objectives:
1. Support for and direct use of local businesses;
2. Support for and direct use of green and sustainable businesses;
3. Encourage the use of skilled and trained workers who receive fair compensation;
4. Encourage the use of State of California approved apprenticeship programs, and
preapprenticeship programs within CEA’s service territory.
CEA Power Purchase Agreements with Third Parties
CEA will invite the submission of information from respondents to any bidding and/or RFP/RFQ
process regarding planned efforts by project developers and their contractors to achieve the
following goals:
• Employ workers and use businesses from the San Diego county area.
• Employ properly licensed (e.g., A, B, C10, C7, C46) contractors and California Certified
electricians.
• Utilize local apprentices, particularly graduates of San Diego County pre-
apprenticeship programs.
• Pay workers prevailing wage for each craft, classification and type of work performed.
• Provide workers compensation coverage to on-site workers.
• Support and use State of California approved apprenticeship programs.
Relevant information submitted by proposers will be used to evaluate potential impact on local
jobs and workforce of the planned project.
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CEA Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy
IBEW 569’s Proposed Changes to July 23, 2020 Staff Draft
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CEA Owned Generation Projects
CEA owned generation projects shall make use of project labor agreements that include the
taxpayer protection provisions of Public Contract Code Section 2500 to ensure fair and open
competition and that include provisions to create local jobs for journey-level workers and
apprentices and to ensure proper assignment of work to crafts that traditionally perform the
work. Contractors and subcontractors shall be required to pay at least the prevailing rate of
wages, as defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division
2 of the California Labor Code and shall be required to use a skilled and trained workforce, as
defined in Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California
Public Contract Code.
CEA Feed-In Tariff Projects
CEA will use best efforts to ensure that construction contractors or subcontractors performing
work on any CEA Feed-In Tariff project utilize local businesses and local apprenticeship
programs, and fair compensation practices including proper assignment of work to crafts that
traditionally perform the work.
CEA will require, as a condition of eligibility, that contractors and subcontractors performing
work on any CEA Feed-In-Tariff project must pay at least the prevailing rate of wages, as
defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the
California Labor Code and use a skilled and trained workforce, as defined in Chapter 2.9
(commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California Public Contract Code.
CEA Energy Efficiency Projects
CEA will require, as a condition of eligibility for CEA funding or financing of energy efficiency
projects, that contractors and subcontractors performing work on the project must pay at least
the prevailing rate of wages, as defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter
1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code and use a skilled and trained workforce, as
defined in Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California
Public Contract Code.
CEA will use best efforts to support local businesses and apprenticeship programs, in the
implementation of its energy efficiency programs. CEA will use best efforts to ensure that
construction contractors or subcontractors performing work on any CEA energy efficiency
program utilize local businesses and local apprenticeship programs and make proper
assignments of work to crafts that traditionally perform the work.
Union Neutrality Pledge
CEA will remain neutral regarding whether its employees choose to join or support labor unions
and will not interfere with decisions by its contractors’ and suppliers’ employees about whether
to join or support labor unions.
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Exhibit 2
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Exhibit 3
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Item 5: Clean Energy AllianceInclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
•Recommendation
◦Review, Provide Input & Approve CEA Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
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Item 5: Clean Energy AllianceInclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
•Background
◦May 7, 2020 CEA Board provided input & direction to staff to bring an Inclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy to Board for consideration.
◦July 16, 2020 Draft Policy presented to Board for Consideration.
◦Board requested the approval action to be considered at special
meeting.
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Item 5: Clean Energy AllianceInclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
•Two edits on current draft:
◦Page 2 -Updating language in the Non-Discrimination Pledge Section to require in its contracts with suppliers that the suppliers will not discriminate;
◦Page 3 -Deleting the specific licenses in the CEA Power Purchase
Agreements with Third Parties Section
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Item 5: Clean Energy AllianceInclusive & Sustainable Workforce Policy
Board Discussion
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