PCEF Workforce and Contractor Equity Agreement

At a glance

What: an ordinance (2026-406) amending the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Climate Investment Plan to include a Workforce and Contractor Equity Agreement: 20 percent apprentice hours, targeted outreach where a disparity study exists, individualized equity plans, reporting and wage requirements, and safe and respectful workplace training.
Where it stands: the City Life Committee sent it to Council with a do-pass recommendation on November 10, 2026, 4-0 with one member absent.
Gaps: the ordinance text has not been read; figures come from live captions and may be misheard.

No public testimony was signed up. Ryan asked whether the 20 percent apprentice target is being met, and staff will follow up.
Avalos and the Chair said the language is weaker than before but wanted it restored quickly.
Motion by Avalos, second by Ryan; referred to Council with a do-pass recommendation, 4 ayes, Zimmerman absent.