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CityCouncil | 2015-05-05 | 6 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the vote outcome in other cities. The Deputy Public Works Director responded the City of Livermore approved a similar proposal; the City of San Leandro vote will take place later this month. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired at what point will the City know if the rate increases would be sufficient to support the agreement. Kent Kenny, ACI, stated the MOU sets a structure to go forward in the next five years; the bigger issue is ACI's credit facilities with banks is up in June; it is imminent to show the banks that ACI has cooperation with the cities and the union; the intent is to move forward July 1st Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether ACI's position is that small incremental increases would be sufficient, to which Mr. Kenny responded in the affirmative. Fred Pecker, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), stated the ILWU and ACI are close to an agreement similar to what has been done in other cities. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether it is ILWU's position that the proposed rate increases are sufficient, to which Mr. Pecker responded in the affirmative; stated the process being contemplated creates a standard in labor value; having medical benefits is big. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the medical portion of the agreement is driving the uncertainty, to which Mr. Kenny responded in the negative; stated all three cities have to participate; ACI would like the agreements to be fair across the board. Mayor Spencer inquired whether annual reviews will still take place, to which the Deputy Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated Alameda's franchise requires annual adjustments; reviews happen two years with indexed rate review; the third year is a more detailed rate review; staff would come back to Council with a recommendation for adjustments next year. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there could be a difference in the numbers, to which the Deputy Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated rate impacts are measured as projections. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding the impact of the wage component, the Deputy Public Works Director stated the adjustment would be in effect July 1, 2015. Councilmember Oddie inquired which portion of the rate increase attributes to the wage, to which Councilmember Daysog responded $1.76. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 5, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-05.pdf |