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CityCouncil | 2018-09-18 | 11 | Councilmember Oddie inquired if the City has any "buy local" ordinance that requires the City to purchase things from local businesses. The Development Manager responded there is a preference for Request for Proposals (RFPs), but he would need to look into the matter. Mayor Spencer inquired if the City has had "buy local" campaigns currently and in the past; inquired when the last one occurred. The Development Manager responded that the City has done do; stated the last campaign was about a year ago. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Development Manager responded the City uses "buy local" advertising to promote local retailers during the holiday season. Mayor Spencer requested confirmation that the City currently does said promotion. The Development Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the City would like to make the advertising effort more robust; the City has distributed shopping bags over the last few years. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the City purchases office supplies locally or are they purchased online from an online merchant. The Development Manager responded he does not know the purchasing policy. Councilmember Oddie stated if the Council is encouraging other people to buy local, it might make sense for the City to have a similar type of ordinance and policy. Mayor Spencer expressed support for reviewing Councilmember Oddie's suggestion. The Development Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired what the wage increase number would be, not the total, if it is available; mentioned it could be brought back at the next meeting. The Development Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired about the City having a proposal of how the increased costs would be included in the City's budget. The Finance Director responded the City has not incorporated the part-time minimum wage increase in the current 5-year General Fund forecast; stated the primary departments that utilize part-time labor and would be mostly affected by the ordinance would be the Recreation and Parks and Library Departments;; both departments receive support from the General Fund; in order to pay for the minimum wage increase, a high Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 18, 2018 8 | CityCouncil/2018-09-18.pdf |