This ordinance requires large supermarkets to give six months' notice before permanently closing and mandates them to explore options for continuing grocery sales at that location. It aims to ensure residents have adequate time to adjust and maintain access to food resources.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to require large supermarkets to provide six months notice to their customers and the City before permanently closing, and to explore ways to allow for the continued sale of groceries at the location.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about food insecurity and community impact due to supermarket closures, leading to a proposed ordinance by Supervisor Dean Preston.
Supervisor Dean Preston introduced the proposed legislation to the Board of Supervisors, aiming to require large supermarkets to provide six months' notice before permanent closures.
The California State Legislature enacted S.B. 89, requiring supermarkets to provide at least 45 days' notice to employees before closures, which influenced the local ordinance.
The committee reviewed the ordinance and made amendments, including adding the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency to the notification requirements.
The Board of Supervisors duplicated the ordinance on first reading, indicating further consideration and potential amendments.
The ordinance was officially filed with the Clerk of the Board, marking its progression through the legislative process.
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