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CityCouncil | 2018-09-18 | 13 | Stated Unite Here supports the minimum wage increase; discussed a Marriott workers strike; stated $15 is not enough: Ty Hudson, Unite Here Local 2850. Stated the issue is complicated; a ripple effect could negate the increase; most of the business community does not support the increase; suggested including a benefits allowance: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Urged following the State's plan to increase minimum wage or at least only matching the City of Oakland; expressed concern over the timing; suggested educational outreach: Janet Magleby, Downtown Alameda Business Association. Stated that he supports increasing the minimum wage; San Francisco and Berkeley customers he delivers to have struggled; suggested delaying the increase one year to match Oakland: Tom Frainier, Semifreddi Bakery. Expressed concern over the Council directing staff to bring the increase back, the sales tax measure being done at the same time, and Alameda being compared to Redwood City; urged staying with the State or looking at the Oakland model: Linda Asbury, West Alameda Business Association. Urged Council to stay with the State or Oakland timeline; discussed business challenges; urged the community be educated and people be encouraged to shop locally: Julie Baron, Julie's Tea and Coffee. Stated the restaurant industry will be effected more than any other; expressed concern over the timing of the increase: Dan Ferrera, La Val's Pizza. Expressed concern over the matter taking over two years to return to Council; stated paying a living wage is the best way to support the economy; expressed concern over figures and Alameda being slow to respond: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Discussed the importance of people keeping their jobs and expressed concern over jobs being lost from raising the minimum wage: Ed Hirshberg, Oakland/Harbor Bay. Expressed support for raising the minimum wage, which should be done faster and increased higher: Toni Grimm, Alameda. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (18-519) The Interim City Manager made an announcement regarding the community service award. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 18, 2018 10 | CityCouncil/2018-09-18.pdf |