Prior to commencement of the contract’s term or execution by the City, each contractor, subcontractor, lessee of City property or other City-funded employer will certify to the satisfaction of the City that its employees are paid a living wage as provided by this chapter. As part of any bid, application or proposal for any contract or other funding arrangement with the City covered by SMC 2.72.040, the submitter shall (A) include an acknowledgment in a form acceptable to the City of the terms of this chapter and intent to comply therewith, and (B) complete a form to be created by the City Manager indicating whether any charges, complaints, citations or findings of violation of law or regulation by any regulatory agency or court have occurred within the last 10 years, including but not limited to California DFEH, OSHA, Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner), EPA, and NLRB.

By seeking such contract or arrangement from the City submitter shall be deemed to have authorized the City to obtain additional information upon request about the submitter’s history as an employer, including but not limited to information about employee turnover and complaints lodged by employees (unless disclosure is prohibited by their legal right of privacy) so that the City may ascertain the submitter’s ability to provide the promised services without disruption and without adverse effect on the City’s proprietary interests. To the extent permitted by law, the Council shall consider such matters in deciding whether to award the contract, financial assistance, or other arrangement being sought from the City.