A Local-State Disabled Veterans Business for purposes of this article shall satisfy the following criteria:
A. Demonstrate to the DAA that it is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or certified by the State of California as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise; and
B. Demonstrate to the DAA that it is a Local- State Business by showing:
(1) The business occupies workspace within the State. The business must submit proof of occupancy to the City by supplying evidence of a lease, deed or other sufficient evidence demonstrating that the business is located within the State. The business cannot operate as a virtual office;
(2) The business must submit proof to the City demonstrating that the business is in compliance with all applicable laws relating to licensing and is not delinquent on any State, County or City taxes; and
(3) The business must submit proof to the City demonstrating one of the following:
(a) That at least 50 of the full-time employees of the business perform work within the boundaries of the State at least 60 percent of their total, regular hours worked on an annual basis; or
(b) That at least half of the full-time employees of the business work within the boundaries of the State a minimum of 60 percent of their total, regular hours worked on an annual basis; or
(c) That the business is headquartered in the State. For purposes of this article, the term “headquartered” shall mean that the business physically conducts and manages its operations from a single, physical location in the State.
SECTION HISTORY
Added by Ord. No. 184,938, Eff. 7-11-17.