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CityCouncil | 2021-01-19 | 23 | 49 Urged Council to vote against the proposed PSA; stated PSAs traditionally discourage many local construction firms from bidding; various polls of contractors have shown that PSAs can deter bidding; discussed an East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) survey; stated there should be no limitations on who can and cannot bid; discussed examples of restrictions in Concord; outlined PLAs increasing costs; stated should Council adopt a PSA, it should include local workers and companies that build quality projects: Joe Lubas, Alameda County Taxpayers Association. Stated that he is proud the City has a history of supporting working families; outlined his experience working with the Teamsters Union and the Economic Recovery Task Force; stated the recommendation is a well thought out and negotiated agreement which will help accomplish goals; the recommendation gives opportunity to use resources, put Alamedans to work, promote local businesses and deliver projects on-time; urged Council adopt the resolution: Doug Bloch, Alameda, Teamsters Union, Economic Recovery Task Force. Stated that he does not understand the language stabilization legislation or agreements or why government makes deals which create safe harbors by tipping the balance in favor of unions; outlined donations made by the Building Trades organization; stated that he does not see the City gaining anything; outlined projects requiring PSAs; stated that it would be more responsible for the City to not enter into protective kinds of agreements which strongly favor labor unions: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Expressed support for the matter; stated the policy is innovative; the policy is not just for working class people; the policy is a win for developers, levels the playing field and allows developers to know what is expected; the policy ensures the continuation of a skilled and trained workforce; language is included which ensures local workforce on projects; the language proposed by Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft can be included under Proposition 209; Council has the ability to reverse the policy on any given project; the Alameda County Building Trades Council is open to the proposed amendments: Andreas Cluver, Alameda County Building Trades Council. Stated young minority veterans will not be able to work under the proposed conditions; the exclusion is due to not being part of the Union Apprenticeship Program; the Associated Builders and Contractors would like the opportunity to work on projects in the community; questioned data collection from the current PLA; stated that she would like to know the status of the current PLA: Nicole Goehring, Associated Builders and Contractors. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the meeting end time has occurred. *** (21-054) Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of extending the meeting an additional 15 minutes to allow for completion of public comment and deliberation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Spencer: No; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Councilmember Spencer moved approval of allowing public comment to be completed and concluding the meeting. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-19.pdf |