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<br />Stephens raised the concern of an inflationary effect where unskilled workers could receive pay <br />equal to that of a higher skilled employee, due to the application of the living wage. <br />Consequently, other employees' pays will get bumped up. Caire responded that the City has to <br />be cautious in avoiding such a bump-up effect. <br /> <br />In response to Grant's question, Brockman stated that the rates for prevailing wage are set up by <br />the State and by locality. Living wages are different in all local cities because they were set up at <br />different times and created differently. <br /> <br />The issue of how to monitor the enforcement was also discussed. Starosciak pointed out that <br />only Oakland appeared to actively pursue the employers. Other cities will investigate but only if <br />complaints have been filed. Grant expressed concern that self-monitoring/policing might not <br />work. Jermanis mentioned that the City could require companies to sign a living wage <br />acceptance on contract or before a purchase order is established. If the City receives a <br />complaint, the City would then investigate. <br /> <br />Grant commented that the Committee would like more information on the impact of the Living <br />Wage Ordinance. The Committee directed staff to bring back information on the effect a living <br />wage Ordinance would have on contractors (LINKS), community-based organizations, and <br />marina/shoreline businesses. <br /> <br />3. Review of Mayor's Community Fund and Discussion Regarding Funding Requests from <br />Community- Based Organizations <br /> <br />This item continues to the next meeting. <br /> <br />4. Review of FY 2007-08 Budget Calendar <br /> <br />This item continues to the next meeting. <br /> <br />5. Discussion Regarding Selection of Committee Chairperson <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Grant was selected as the Committee Chairperson. <br /> <br />6. Discussion Regarding Future Committee Meeting Dates and Times <br /> <br />The next meeting will be held on March 20, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. All future Committee meetings <br />will be held on the third Tuesday of each month. <br /> <br />7. Public Comments <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />8. Committee Member Comments <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />9. Adjourn <br /> <br />Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. <br /> <br />3 <br />