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CityCouncil | 2013-12-03 | 6 | Councilmember Daysog inquired if the $2.5 million is the value of the project through the building permit process. The Administrative Services Director responded in the negative; stated there are two types of projects: Public Works and development; Alameda Point is a development project, the $2.5 million applies to the construction estimate only and subtracts the land acquisition and entitlement costs; Alameda would be careful in tailoring the PLA requirements to be suitable to the type of project, such as projects that carve out sub- contracting or specialty areas which increase project costs. Expressed support for the Project Stabilization Agreement Policy; suggested thresholds be determined during negotiations: Mike Croll, Operating Engineers Local 3. Stated Alameda has had PLAs in the past; expiration dates should not be included; discussed career pathways; stated thresholds should be set as part of negotiations; suggested clarifying resolution language: Andy Slivka, Carpenters Union and Building Trades Council. Mayor Gilmore inquired if the City of Berkeley had to go outside Alameda County to reach its goal of providing jobs. The Administrative Services Director responded in the negative; stated the City of Berkeley had a parameter of Berkeley residents first, the Green Corridor second, and Alameda County last; and exceeded the 30% goal; Alameda's parameter should be Alameda City residents first, then Alameda County as second tier, and not utilize the Green Corridor at all to reach the 30% goal. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the Veteran's Helmets to Hardhats program and other internship programs would be included in the agreement. The Administrative Services Director responded in the affirmative; stated staff has strategized on how an internship program could work. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if an apprenticeship opportunity for students could also be included. Mr. Slivka responded in the affirmative; stated every PLA negotiated in Alameda County has a specific section on the Helmets to Hardhats program; he is very supportive of local hires, students and young adults because they are the future of the trades; invited Council to visit the Cypress Mandela Training Center to see the pre- apprenticeship program. Councilmembers Daysog and Chen expressed support for the apprenticeship program and jobs opportunities for students and locals. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 December 3, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-03.pdf |