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CityCouncil | 2018-10-02 | 10 | Councilmember Matarrese stated the State is headed toward $15 per hour; the increase is going to happen regardless. Mayor Spencer stated the increase can be tailored or tiered by business size. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated a number of small businesses are already paying above minimum wage; she does not want to differentiate employees based off of company size. Mayor Spencer stated larger stores can accommodate the wage increase through other stores. Councilmember Oddie respectfully disagreed; stated employees currently working at the minimum wage rate will see a real wage increase, allowing for greater ability of survival. Mayor Spencer stated losing employment as a result of the wage increase is a possibility. Councilmember Oddie stated studies have shown that has not happened. Vice Mayor Vella noted Amazon decided to increase wages. Mayor Spencer stated companies like Amazon are not interested in small, local businesses. Vice Mayor Vella stated many small businesses utilize Amazon for supplies. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m. (18-554) Resolution No. 15437, "Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and all Other Necessary Documents between the City of Alameda and Alameda Point Partners, LLC for the Site A Development at Alameda Point." Adopted; and (18-554A) Resolution No. 15438, "Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement and all Other Necessary Documents between the City of Alameda and Eden Housing, Inc. for the Site A Development at Alameda Point." Adopted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 2, 2018 7 | CityCouncil/2018-10-02.pdf |