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CityCouncil | 2015-02-03 | 9 | Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-101) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement in an Amount not to Exceed $290,000 with Power Engineering to Demolish the Todd Shipyard Crane Located at Pier 5, near 2900 Main Street, on the Alameda Gateway Property. (Continued to February 17, 2015) CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (15-102) The City Manager announced $70 million has been included in the President's budget for Alameda Point Veterans Administration; stated the total project will cost $240 million; Spirits Alley is one of five finalists in Sunset Magazine for Best Municipal Makeovers. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (15-103) Consider Directing Staff to Create a Proposed Ordinance Relative to a Transitional Retention Period upon Change of Ownership, Control or Operation of Grocery Stores. (Councilmember Oddie) Councilmember Oddie gave a brief presentation. Discussed grocery store consolidation and take-overs; stated Councilmember Oddie's referral is modest; that he supports Council moving forward with the referral: Mike Henneberry, Alameda and Lucky Workers' Representative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is generally supportive of the principles and she recommends the City Attorney's office analyze the implications for Alameda; does not want to adopt the Los Angeles ordinance outright; there are other comparable methods to protect worker's rights; she would like to hear from the business community. Councilmember Daysog stated the Los Angeles ordinance is reasonable and the City Council should be supportive; he supports Councilmember Oddie's referral; stated in terms of the law and court cases, there is a special place for grocery stores that anchor and generate foot traffic; beyond land use implications, he is curious about how Walmart might impact grocery stores and labor relations. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the role of Council protecting workers from large corporations is important; Alameda will see something first-hand; that he would like to direct the City Attorney to craft the draft ordinance for discussion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-02-03.pdf |