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CityCouncil | 2015-04-07 | 15 | In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Mr. Kenny stated reduction in recycling revenues is a long term issue of migration to smaller containers. Expressed support for ACI: Robb Ratto, PSBA Expressed support for the union and ACI: William F. Dow, Alameda. Expressed support for immigrant workers: Reverend Michael Yoshii, Buena Vista Methodist Church and Alameda Resident. Expressed support for the increase to support the workers' wages; stated zero waste is essential to climate control: Brooke Anderson, Movement Generation. Read Patricia Lamborn's statement in support of the workers: Amy Welsh, ILWU. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is impressed by management, labor, the City and banks coming together on this issue; zero waste would be good; that he is glad Council is taking efforts to get workers a living wage. Councilmember Daysog inquired why other cities are paying less. Mr. Kenny responded other cities are being asked to increase their rates as well; rates are based on tonnage and each city has a different dynamic; San Leandro has a large industrial base that subsidizes residential rates; Livermore has cheaper landfill fees. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated paying fair wage and benefits is a must; Alameda is paying a fair share. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated no one likes to see bills increase; the issue is not creating hardship for people to live and work in the area; inquired when Alameda could anticipate ACI's bulk pick-up pilot program, to which the Deputy Public Works Director responded staff will know more by July 1st. Mayor Spencer stated that she is looking forward to seeing the report in advance; stated she is concerned about the amount ACI was paying the temporary agency; ACI should not be profiting; more money should be going to employees without increasing out of pocket cost; important information such as gross income is insufficient in the report; clearly justifying that the rate increase does not result in a revenue increase for company is important; regional rates need to come back in the next presentation and the balancing account needs to be addressed; she cannot support the rate increase without the missing information. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 April 7, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-07.pdf |