pages: CityCouncil/2012-02-21.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2012-02-21 | 13 | chose to send a letter regarding the issue being one of statewide concern. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the City Attorney stated prevailing wage has to do with funding sources; staff has been unable to determine that Council adopted a prevailing wage ordinance; Alameda has wanted to retain the ability to have self-determination. The Assistant City Manager stated a Council Referral was submitted by former Councilmember Matarrese and then Councilmember Gilmore regarding project labor agreements. Councilmember Tam stated it is important for the City to be clear on the issue since redevelopment is gone. Urged passage of a prevailing wage policy: Mike Croll, Operating Enghineers, Local 3; Andreas Cluver; Philip Deeff, Alameda resident; Juan Caldron, Alameda resident and Painters and Allied Trades; Andy Slivkin, Alameda resident and Carpenters Local Union 713; Alan Brohard, Alameda resident; Gary Damele, Alameda resident; Ajit Rana; and Dave Mello, Alameda resident. Urged a prevailing wage ordinance be adopted: former Councilmember Frank Matarrese, Alameda. * (12-085) Councilmember Johnson moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers deHaan, Johnson and Acting Mayor Bonta. Abstention: Councilmember Tam - 1. The City Manager stated that he is shocked that the [1996] resolution [Mr. Slivin read] is so clear and the matter is a problem at all; he is looking for Council direction on how to proceed; he would have no problem issuing an Administrative Instruction (AI) clarifying the resolution in the next ten days; an alternative would be to draft an ordinance. Acting Mayor Bonta stated that his goal is to get the strongest and fastest tool to enforce a prevailing wage provision; an Al could be issued initially and then an ordinance could be adopted in perpetuity. Councilmember Johnson stated Acting Vice Mayor Bonta's suggestion is a good way to go; that she is concerned about how the language was subject to interpretation; there should be a process to ensure that Council policies are not disregarded. Councilmember Tam moved approval of having an Administrative Instruction and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 21, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-21.pdf |