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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting~ctober 20, 2008 Councilmember Grant commented that she felt the sooner these types of conversations are started, the better. Mr. Miller commented that negotiation needs to be a two-way street, and suggested that language be included that both parties will negotiate in good faith. He noted that we aze along way away from knowing what type of development will occur on the site. Councilmember Grant offered to second the motion, if the maker would agree to also remove the words "and shall," so that the pazagraph would read, "Developer shall meet with labor union and trade organization representatives to negotiate terms that will promote labor harmony with respect to the construction and operation of the Project." Councilmember Prola, the maker of the motion, accepted this amendment. Vice Mayor Stephens offered a substitute motion, moving adoption of the resolution with an amendment to paragraph 19, subparagraph (iii), to read, "Developer shall meet with labor union and trade organization representation. Both sides shall negotiate in good faith to promote and advance common interests." The motion died for lack of a second. - Adopted with amendment to paragraph 19, subparagraph (iii) of the ENRA to read, "Developer shall meet with labor union and trade organization representatives to negotiate terms that will promote labor harmony with respect to the construction and operation of the Project." M/S/C Prola and Grant. Ayes: 5; Noes: 1 (Stephens); Absent: 1(Gregory) THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED FROM 8:38 P.M. TO 8:47 P.M. C. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken City Attorney Jayne Williams reported that the City Council met in closed session eazlier this evening. In regards to the litigation matter of George Louie v. City of San Leandro, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the amount of $30,000. The vote was 6 ayes, 0 noes, and Councilmember Gregory absent. 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies Councilmember Grant reported on the October 8 Alameda County Housing Authority meeting. She reported that 99.2% of the County's 5,415 Section 8 housing units are currently leased. Of the 6,980 units of subsidized housing in the County, the 1,285 units in San Leandro represent over $1.2 million in housing subsidies.