There have been a few changes across California from the Bay Area to San Diego in regards to Project Labor Agreements. We have a list of the changes below, so keep reading to see how they may affect you.

City changes:

Fresno – The city council voted 6 – 1 to approve a PLA for all projects. Information about this vote can be found in this article. 

Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande / Grover Beach – Although Arroyo Grande attempted to back out of a three city agreement due to wanting to add a PLA, it was forced to rejoin the group. More information on the story can be found here. 

San Luis Obispo – For the first time since 2019, San Luis Obispo approved a PLA on a wastewater treatment facility. The city council is looking to spread the use of PLAs to more upcoming projects.

Costa Mesa – For two years, Costa Mesa has been considering using PLAs and there recently has been discussions on this issue by the city council.

National City – National City has tried three times to form an ad hoc committee to study the issue of PLAs. September 11th was the last time they made the attempt to initiate PLAs on all city work.

County changes:

Santa Barbara – PLA proponents have been making a big push to have them used in Santa Barbara county recently. There is some anticipation for a vote on the issue in November.

Ventura – A groundbreaking PLA that the CFEC helped craft was up for discussion on October 12th. It may be used as a model for other public entities across the state.

Educational changes:

Sonoma Valley Unified School District – Although a PLA was approved in late 2020, the new school board voted to repeal the PLA. More information about this issue can be found here.

San Leandro Unified School District – During the August 31st school district meeting, there was a motion to approve the interim commitment letter to abide by the District’s 2007 Project Stabilization Agreement (PLA) on all current projects.

Contra Costa Community College District – The district is looking to make changes to its current PLA before it is placed on future projects.

Gavilan Community College District – Recently there was a work session held to discuss what projects should be considered for PLAs. So far, a PLA may cover three “large” projects which total over $100 million but not any smaller projects which total over $80 million.

Fresno Unified School District – On the September 8th meeting, there was a discussion on the use of PLAs on two upcoming projects.