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CityCouncil | 2015-02-03 | 3 | (15-089) Ruth Abbe, Sierra Club, discussed wage and family benefit negotiations for Alameda County Industries (ACI) employees. Jesus Menoz, ACI, reminded Council he and his coworkers work directly for all the citizens of Alameda. (15-090) Amy Defibaugh, Alameda, expressed concern over the Shoreline bicycle project and the installation of a bus shelter in front of her building; stated the shelter blocks views and decreased parking spaces; stated new development is not beneficial and adversely affects commute; urged Council to consider the impacts of their decisions. Mayor Spencer requested staff to confirm when the Shoreline bicycle project was approved. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Planning Board held a series of public meetings at Lum School and all Shoreline Drive residents were invited; stated the project is a construction zone now; the project encourages people to get out of their cars. Mayor Spencer requested staff to clarify when the vote to approve the project took place. The Public Works Director stated the public process for the project started in 2012 and was finally approved in 2014; the project received overwhelming public support during the public engagement process; major projects have big impacts on people, but once construction is done, Shoreline Drive will be better; he has noticed a reduction in speeding on Shoreline Drive due to the project. Mayor Spencer stated the matter was decided by the prior Council and is expected to come back for discussion. (15-091) Gustavo Nunez, ACI, stated working in recycling is dangerous; recycling workers do not receive the same benefits and salaries as other sanitation employees; urged Council to change situation for recycling employees. Pedro Sanchez, ACI, stated joining ILW Local 6 provided many changes for ACI employees; employees now receive paid holidays and achieving a collective bargaining unit is underway; stated employees deserve the same Alameda County standards that other cities have; urged Council to implement the same standards in Alameda; thanked the Council for their efforts. Agustin Ramirez, ACI employees advocate, stated ACI employees provide an important service to Alameda residents; urged Council's support. Councilmember Oddie thanked the ACI workers and Ms. Abbe for supporting efforts to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-02-03.pdf |