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18665 | Councilmember Tam stated inquired how the City of Berkeley deals with private entities; and how Berkeley's citywide policy for public works projects translates in terms of requirements. Mr. Viaming responded the City of Berkeley set a threshold; stated projects with an estimated value over $1 million qualify and require a PLA to be included in bid documents. Councilmember Daysog stated City leases in building requiring significant rehabilitation could be one potential project category; an example would be Bladium making $2 million in improvements; questioned putting a threshold in place and subjecting an entity to a PLA; inquired whether Mr. Viaming has encountered a situation where there is not simply a threshold with regard to the value of the project, but something about the entity that is going to have to implement the PLA. Mr. Viaming responded that he has dealt with the issue; however, it was not an existing tenant doing an improvement; stated the 835 Westfield Project in San Francisco renovated commercial shopping space; a provision in the Agreement required the tenant improvement work for a specific period of time to be covered under the Agreement and after period of time, the Agreement did not apply; having an existing tenant do improvements on a property is difficult; new construction is different; that he would be cautious about imposing a PLA on existing tenants, which might create some challenges; there could be a discussion between the tenant and the building trades. Provided input on the standards to include in an agreement: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Stated entering into an agreement is a partnership: Andreas Cluver, Building Trades Council of Alameda County. Stated Alameda has a skilled labor force which looks forward to building Alameda Point: Jason Bates, IBEW and Alameda resident. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft provided an example of Target taking interest in residents who attended a Housing Authority seminar put on by a retail executive recruiter and trainer, which was a creative example of how the City can help residents acquire jobs in Alameda with new businesses; everyone would love to see a jobs/housing balance in Alameda. Councilmember Daysog stated Alameda Point cannot just be a real estate project; there is some larger meaning in converting a military base into something more peaceful and positive, contributing to the wellbeing of residents; the possibility of a PLA is exciting; one component is learning from the Mandela Center, Oakland Army base, Alameda Point Collaborative or the building trades; the construction trades can help figure out ways to make economic security tailored specifically to helping homeless families or others in the system, which fulfills a 1995 promise made under the Standards of Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 September 24, 2013 |