July 30, 2025 Public Health & Safety Committee
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Public Health Response Sustainability Grant
Public Health Advisory Committee Appointment
MOU with Augsburg University and Aurora Center
Amendment to License Fee Schedule
Workplace Regulations: Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Amendments
Enforcement provisions and worker training requirements
Votes (1)
Approval of consent agenda items 2 through 5
Moved by Jason Chavez · Seconded by N/A
Notable Quotes (3)
If in the event of an investigation, an employer found to be in violation the department may require a training of the employer or its employees regarding rights and responsibilities under the ordinance.
This major step to codify employer paid training opens the door to other opportunities for this kind of overreach into private business.
For me it's important that one hour of paid training is included, not just when a violation happens but that we as workers can be informed of our rights.
People (11)
Chaired the Public Health and Safety Committee meeting.
Presented amendments to the Sick and Safe Time ordinance.
Authored the 2016 ordinance and proposed training provisions.
Represented restaurants/hotels; expressed concern over codifying employer-paid training.
Restaurant worker; requested paid training so workers know their rights before violations.
Ward 7 resident; requested proactive training rather than reactive training.
Restaurant worker; discussed personal experience with wage theft and need for education.
Longtime participant in co-enforcement programs.
Advocates for restaurant workers; criticized limited scope of current training proposal.
Uber/Lyft driver; requested a slower process to ensure a balanced outcome.
Ward 10 resident and service worker; emphasized mental health and education.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- July 30, 2025: Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting
- August 13, 2025: Scheduled Public Hearing for License Fees
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Aligns city ordinance with state law; adds enforcement provision for employer-paid worker rights training.
Amends code related to license fee schedule, adding fees for city-owned resources.