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CityCouncil | 2021-02-02 | 4 | Referral; staff brought forth the matter based on direction provided over a period of time relative to a number of projects; concerns had continued to arise related to public land project goals; expressed support for the inclusion of a local hire provision; outlined local hire provisions in the City of Hayward; stated the provisions help Alamedans; there is a need to reinvest in apprenticeship opportunities which can be achieved through local hire provisions; the cost of development has increased; however, tariffs are causing impacts, such as for the Water Emergency Transit Authority (WETA) ferry float; the cost of land and remediation have impacts; good projects cost money; expressed concern for substandard projects being associated with building affordable housing; inquired how many projects in the works, outside of those with Development Agreements (DA), are in the middle of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) phase. The City Manager responded there is currently one ENA; stated the West Midway project is currently negotiating a PSA. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern about one project already negotiating an agreement; stated that she would like to clarify the PSA will not add an additional requirements; expressed support for the exclusion of Disposition Development Agreements (DDAs) and DAs; stated that she would like to strike the ENA provision with the clarification that the proposasI adds nothing to projects with a DDA or DA being negotiated. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the development and builder community currently working with the City requested the change; the Building Trades Council approved the provision; the matter had previously been heavily weighted toward the Trades; the provision is intended to show an understanding; the provision would not apply to many projects; expressed concern for taking away the provision. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern about the process becoming muddied; stated those in the middle of negotiations could argue against having a PSA; working toward labor peace as best as possible is a goal, especially at Alameda Point; expressed concern for a carve-out in policy; stated that she is hesitant; inquired whether developers will not be required to have a PSA; expressed concern for a PSA not being required for the West Midway project. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is currently an agreement being negotiated and the Building Trades representative accepted the change. The City Attorney stated Council retains discretion to approve matters through ENAs on a project-by-project basis; Council has previously given direction that labor peace is one of the goals for the West Midway Project. Vice Mayor Vella requested clarification about the direction provided by Council regarding the ENA. Continued January 19, 2021 Meeting Alameda City Council 2 February 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-02-02.pdf |