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CityCouncil | 2015-05-05 | 7 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the multi-family pick up pilot program will start on July 1st or staff will report back to Council. The Deputy Public Works Director responded if the program is approved, staff will evaluate the requirements and structure of the pilot program and return to Council. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is more interested in how the public will be informed; she wants to make sure there is an effective means of getting information to the community. Stated ACI workers help the City's goal toward zero waste; urged Council to support Option 3: Pedro Sanchez, ACI. Stated there is huge support for recycling as public policy; he appreciates the liberations allowed by staff and the Council; Alameda is part of historical change in making recycling truly sustainable: Fred Pecker, ILWU. Expressed excitement and appreciation that Alameda is joining the Countywide standard for wages and benefits; that she supports the staff recommendation: Ruth Abbe, Sierra Club. Stated ACI workers deserve a living wage; urged Council to pass the item: Robb Ratto, PSBA. Stated low wage workers are not free; the government provides subsidies; urged Council to pass the item: Bill Smith, Alameda. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution to establish integrated waste collection ceiling rates and service fees for ACI as described in Option 3. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to see workers treated fairly; there should also be reasonable and just cost for ACI; she supports Option 3. Councilmember Oddie concurred with the Council and speakers; stated it is a testament to everyone working together; ACI complied with the living wage ordinance and bargained with ILWU to bring workers out of poverty and provide benefits. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the 7.7% adjustment would continue the next year or if there would be a more typical index adjustment. Marva Sheehan, HF&H, responded the 7.7% adjustment is attributable to the sorter wage increase; the next year would be a cost based year where everything is reviewed in total; there are also health benefit impacts; adjustments would be dealt with in the usual way. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 5, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-05.pdf |