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DRAFT MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 16, 2007 Vice Mayor Grant asked whether a minor change to the language in Section 11 (b) of the ordinance to read, "Each entity which is to replace a prior like entity," might help to address the concerns expressed about this section. Councilmember Stephens complimented staff for bringing the ordinance back with the improvements and compromises, recognizing that it was a difficult task. Councilmember Stephens referred to Section 6( c), asking how many non-profit service contractors are covered under this section. Mr. Jermanis replied that there was one. Councilmember Stephens asked why the ordinance differentiates between for-profit and non-profit businesses. Mayor Santos commented that non-profits often work within very slim margins, yet most pay above the proposed living wage. Mayor Santos recalled that during the Council's review of the Housing Element, it was reported that a wage of $25 per hour was necessary in order to afford housing in San Leandro. He noted that under the proposed ordinance, a two-income household could earn about $25 per hour. Mr. Jermanis noted that Councilmember Stephens raised the same question about for- profits vs. non-profits with the Finance Committee. Mr. Jermanis pointed out that the non-profit agencies appeal to the City Council through the Human Services Commission for financial support, and few receive the amount of funding from the City that would require compliance with the ordinance. Mr. Jermanis addressed the question raised by Councilmember Souza regarding time off for part-time workers, commenting that part-time employees receive a portion of the 12 days per month that full-time workers receive, and all of the ordinances that the City reviewed had this provision. Regarding further amendments to the ordinance, Mr. Jermanis suggested that the Council accept the amendment to Section 9 of the ordinance to change the wording from "license" to "license agreement," and direct staff to develop administrative guidelines to clarify some of the issues that were raised tonight, such as tip credit. Councilmember ProIa, the maker of the motion, and Councilmember Gregory, the seconder of the motion, accepted the change suggested by Mr. Jermanis. Councilmember Stephens commented that he still has not received a satisfactory answer about the distinction between for-profit and non-profit organizations. He pointed out that employees of non-profits need places to live, food, time off, and a quality of life, just as employees of for-profits do. Councilmember Stephens asked about the viability of the LINKS Shuttle under this ordinance. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the LINKS personnel are receiving the equivalent of the proposed living wage or greater. Councilmember Stephens asked about employees of the golf course. Mr. Jermanis commented that all of the operations at the Shoreline-Marina area would not be subject to the ordinance until such time as changes or renewals to their agreements occur. Councilmember Stephens asked who has standing under the provision in Section 13(a) of the ordinance. Ms. Williams replied that any employee who feels aggrieved by not