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DRAFT MINUTES Page 8 October 20, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Public Comments on Item 10.B.: Barry Luboviski, representing the Building Trades Council , addressed the City Council, commenting that labor representatives would support the ENRA, if an amendment was made to paragraph 19, subparagraph (iii), excluding the clauuse reasonable best efforts to,which they felt was confusing. Mr. Luboviski stated that labor is hopeful for a successful and productive working relationship with the developer, and he requested that the Council consider the proposed amendment to the ENRA. Wei-Ling Huber, representing UNITE HERE Local 2850 , addressed the City Council, stating support for the amendment to the ENRA language as described by the previous speaker, and commenting that members of Local 11 in Southern California have a successful partnership with Cal Coast. Ms. Huber commented on the need for a good working partnership and an . Ana Mercado, San Leandro resident and member of UNITE HERE Local 2850 , addressed the City Council, through an interpreter, stating that she works for a concession vendor at the Oakland Airport, which requires that workers be paid a living wage. Ms. Mercado stated that she became ill and was hospitalized, and her medical bill exceeded $44,000. Ms. Mercado commented that she and her coworkers decided to organize, and they now have good health benefits. Art Javier, representing UNITE HERE Local 2850 , addressed the City Council, stating that he is a union shop steward at the Claremont Resort. Mr. Javier expressed support for project, but with concerns. He urged the City Council to consider inclusion of a labor harmony clause in its agreement with the developer, which gives workers a voice on the job, and promotes a sustainable workforce. Mr. Javier commented on a five-year KSL Recreation, over the right to organize. End of Public Comments on Item 10.B. Councilmember Prola moved adoption of the resolution, with an amendment to paragraph 19, subparagraph (iii), to read, Developer shall meet with labor union and trade organization representatives and shall negotiate terms that will promote labor harmony with respect to the construction and operation of the Project. City Attorney Williams commented that this is the first step in the process of negotiating and entering into a development agreement and associated agreements with Cal Coast. She indicated that language related to labor harmony would be also be negotiated, and incorporated into the development agreement. Ms. Williams stated that the bproposed by the City is a legal standard that is measurable, enforceable and appropriate. She added that the language proposed by labor would also be appropriate, if acceptable to the developer.