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CityCouncil | 2013-12-03 | 7 | Councilmember Chen inquired why Alameda is setting the limit at $2.5 million project cost. The Administrative Services Director responded the City of Berkeley had workforce issues and exceeded staff time; Alameda is also concerned about staff resources and determined $2.5 million is appropriate for Alameda Point. Councilmember Chen inquired how many projects were between $1 to $2 million, to which the Administrative Services Director responded five projects. Councilmember Chen inquired how many projects were over $2.5 million, to which the Administrative Services Director responded three projects. Councilmember Chen stated that he recommends having staff negotiate with the labor union; setting a $2.5 million threshold is premature. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is open to calibrating thresholds according to the varying projects. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated vertical construction and costs are higher; she is concerned about affordable housing and advocates starting cautiously; the threshold could be negotiated and lowered if feasible. Mayor Gilmore inquired if the one-year and three-year look back were built into Berkeley's contracts up front. The Administrative Services Director responded in the affirmative; stated Berkeley is looking at a one-year extension. The City Manager stated the City of Berkeley is meeting tonight; staff would have more information for the Council after the meeting. Mayor Gilmore stated the agreement should have two look backs; that she concurs with Councilmember Daysog on different limits for horizontal versus vertical projects; suggested data be collected to evaluate and determine whether or not to bifurcate the threshold; stated that she would like to keep the threshold at staff's recommendation. Councilmember Daysog inquired how far the project needs to go to collect data. The Administrative Services Director responded Berkeley's initial term was three years; Alameda would start with shorter term with two check-ins; stated the results on very large projects are not known for 5 to 10 years; however, but staff would have bid information. Mayor Gilmore inquired if staff can move forward without Council adopting the resolution. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 3, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-03.pdf |