Assemblymembers Jackson and Kalra Call for Broader Definition of ‘Professional Attire’

children in America; that is Eurocentric hair, skin tones and dress is superior to anything else.”

In his own form of protest, Jackson rarely abides by the traditional expectations of dress on the chamber floor by not wearing suits and ties. At least once a week, he wears a dashiki.

“I am just sending a message that if California is going to call itself a state that is proud of its diversity — that it is anti-racism, anti-hate, anti-xenophobia, antidiscrimination, we need to start with the State Capitol itself.” has played a role in establishing what is considered ‘appropriate’ fashion, often forcing individuals to adopt various forms of professional attire that conflict with their ethnic or religious backgrounds,” Kalra and Jackson stated in a press release.

“With increased emphasis on anti-racism and inclusion, it is im- perative that the Legislature and its members adopt this House Resolution to welcome professional attire of all cultures, ethnicities, and nationalities, so we are able to serve the people in the State of California,” the lawmakers added.

Jackson, who received his doctorate in social work, says he is aware of the microaggressions that perpetuate racism within professional spaces.

“I’m using HR9 to educate people about how sinister racism is in our society. To make sure that people understand that it’s not just the big things like hate crimes and mass shootings due to race. But, also, it’s the little things we’ve been taught since we were

While there hasn’t been a specific incident where an Assemblymember was denied entry to the chamber floor because of their cultural garb, Jackson has received complaints about not wearing a suit and tie.

The spirit behind HR9 has drawn comparisons to the “CROWN Act.”

The CROWN Act (Senate Bill 188) was drafted and sponsored by State Senator Holly Mitchell. It passed unanimously in both chambers of the Legislature and

CITY OF SAN LEANDRO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PROJECT NO. 2018.4020

FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5041 (048) BID NO. 22-23.002 was signed into law on July 3, 2019.

Mitchell is currently a Los Angeles County Supervisor representing the 2nd District.

The act ensures protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles such as braids, locs, twists and knots in the workplace and public schools.

So far, Jackson and Kalra have received support from Democrats and Republicans on the resolution as they have pointed out that their legislation is not calling for a removal of professional attire standards, but for the inclusion of cultural equivalents of professional attire.

The resolution is currently going through the legislative process. If approved by relevant committees, it will move to the chamber floor where it will be heard and voted on by members of the Assembly.

1. BID OPENING: The bidder shall complete the “Proposal to the City of San Leandro” form contained in the Contract Book. The proposal shall be submitted in its entirety. Incomplete proposals will be considered non-responsive. Sealed bids containing the completed Proposal Section subject to the conditions named herein and in the specifications for Washington Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2018.4020, Federal Aid Project NO. STPL-5041 (048) addressed to the City of San Leandro will be received at City Hall, 835 East 14th Street, 2nd Floor San Leandro at the office of the City Clerk up to 3:00pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

2. WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists of pavement rehabilitation, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, curb ramps, drainage improvements and traffic signal modifications; and doing all appurtenant work in place and ready for use, all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications with the title indicated in Paragraph 1 above, and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Reference to said plans and specifications is hereby made for further particulars.

3. This project has a goal of 24% percent disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation. Information to be submitted no later than five (5) days from bid opening.

4. OBTAINING THE PROJECT PLANS AND CONTRACT BOOK: The project plans and complete Contract Book may be obtained free of charge from the City’s website at: http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/finance/purchasing/bids. Bidders who download the plans are encouraged to contact the City of San Leandro Engineering and Transportation Department at 510-577-3428 to be placed on the project planholder’s list to receive courtesy notifications of addenda and other project information. Project addenda, if any, will be posted on the website. A bidder who fails to address all project addenda in its proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

Bidders may also purchase the Project Plans and Contract Book at the East Bay Blueprint and Supply Co. Contact: (510) 261-2990; https://www. eastbayblueprint.com. Search the public projects planroom to find the subject project.

5. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend two non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference and sign the attendance sheet. Pre-bid conferences will be held as follows:

Pre-bid meetings will be held in person with available remote simulcast attendance via zoom. Pre-bid conferences will be held for this project as follows:

• February 7, 2023, at 10:00 am. Held in the Sister Cities Gallery on the first floor of San Leandro City Hall located at 835 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA. This meeting will also be simulcast on Zoom: the virtual meeting can be accessed by internet as follows:

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 10:00 am

Zoom Meeting ID: 816 7477 4899

Passcode: 232957

Zoomlink:https://sanleandro-org.zoom.us/j/81674774899?pwd=UEVkVjd6Sitjai9XeDlid3BPS3poQT09

• February 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm. Held in the Sister Cities Gallery on the first floor of San Leandro City Hall located at 835 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA. This meeting will also be simulcast on Zoom: the virtual meeting can be accessed by internet as follows:

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 856 1076 4984

Passcode: 829064

Zoomlink:https://sanleandro-org.zoom.us/j/85610764984?pwd=SEU2dzFGcHZWTkVpT2NrOFFhT1BOQT09

A bidder who fails to attend a pre-bid conference will be held responsible for any information that could have been reasonably deduced from said attendance.

Questions regarding the plans and specifications may be submitted in writing to the project engineer until 5:00 p.m. five (5) days before, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, bids must be received by the City. The City will not respond to oral questions outside of the pre-bid conference. The response, if any, will be by written addendum only. Oral responses do not constitute a revision to these plans or specifications.

Dated: January 11, 2023 | Kelly B. Clancy, City Clerk