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CityCouncil | 2019-10-15 | 8 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft questioned how to ensure the language can be made stronger. Councilmember Oddie stated the language included in the current lease is strong; stated the City's language is also strong, but allows some flexibility. The City Attorney responded the commitment is for prevailing wage. Councilmember Oddie outlined prevailing wage provisions. Councilmember Daysog stated the goal is to bring the Carnegie back; in 2018, a process was designed to reach the goal; the process was clearly put forth in the RFQ, but changes have been made; outlined RFQ requirements; stated issues related to the PLA could have been addressed in 2018. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated insurance requirements are not listed in the RFQ. Councilmember Daysog stated the applicant has discussed negotiating insurance requirements. The City Manager stated insurance requirements were discussed in June and July, but the RFQ does not reference insurance requirements. The Assistant Community Development Director stated the insurance provisions came from discussions related to the LOI. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the PLA was part of the RFQ discussions. The Assistant Community Development Director responded there was a PLA question during the RFQ process; stated the response at the time stated a PLA is not required for the project; there is language throughout the RFQ which states Council has the final say on the project; stated prevailing wage was referenced as a requirement of the project. Councilmember Daysog stated there appear to be administrative issues with the PLA document; there is a process to allow the Carnegie to be restored; among the applicants, the selected respondent has background restoring buildings; the process should be honored; the lease is the best chance at bringing back the Carnegie; other applicants would have the same questions and concerns. The City Manager stated long term versus short term lease projects yield different requirements; communication should have been better; the Council has discretion to decide the requirements. Councilmember Vella stated labor is listed under Section 4.1.8 of the lease; questioned the Applicant's apprehension to including the language; outlined Section 4.1.8; stated historic buildings hold importance; the work should be done in a matter that does not pose risk and preserves the nature of the building; the project will be presented to the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf |