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CityCouncil | 2018-09-18 | 10 | Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of opening the issue, and continuing the item to the next meeting to make the decision at the next meeting; stated the issue and the target dates do not change. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye; Councilmember Matarrese: Aye; Councilmember Oddie: Abstention; Vice Mayor Vella: Aye; and Mayor Spencer: Aye. Ayes: 4. Abstention: 1. The Development Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired why Emeryville has a cap of 55 versus 25. The Development Manager responded that he could not find a precise reasoning and continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer stated there is still a cap whether it is 3.5% or 5%; inquired whether the rate would still be predictable. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the State law has a cap. The Development Manager responded the State cap is 3.5%; continued the presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired about empirical data related to the impact of minimum wage. The Development Manager responded the issue was reviewed; stated a recent study by Berkeley showed a minimal impact; other cities polled had business closures with difficultly knowing what factor caused the closure. Councilmember Oddie requested confirmation that no empirical data exists to counter the fear of business failure due to minimum wage increase; noted a New Jersey study for restaurants found no impact to business survival. The Development Manager stated he has not looked into said study. Councilmember Oddie mentioned instead of presenting people's fears and anecdotal information from other cities, empirical data should be reviewed and presented. Mayor Spencer requested the Seattle data be discussed. The Development Manager responded that he could provide further information related to Seattle at the next meeting; continued the presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 September 18, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-18.pdf |