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File Number: 15-347 <br />process to ensure that potential bidders and contractors are aware of the program and can <br />comply with it. This time will also give the City an opportunity to establish new procedures <br />related to the preparation of bid documents, staffing of the Joint Administration Committee, <br />and oversight, monitoring and tracking of the local hire and apprenticeship provisions. <br />The term of three years is recommended because, at the close of that term, staff believes that <br />a sufficient number of projects will have been completed to allow for a comprehensive review <br />of the Agreement and its impact. Prior to the close of the three year term, staff anticipates <br />returning to the City Council with a review of the program along with a recommendation of a <br />potential extension as well as modifications that would improve the effectiveness of the CWA. <br />Current Agency Policies <br />The Local Inclusion Policy provides a bid incentive for San Leandro businesses bidding for <br />City contracts and also sets a goal of 25% participation in City projects by San Leandro <br />businesses. <br />Summary of Public Outreach Efforts <br />City staff met with the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council, the <br />Chamber of Commerce, the Associated Building Contractors, private developers, and <br />individual businesses to receive feedback on the proposed policy. The Chamber of <br />Commerce also held a meeting with San Leandro contractors . <br />Legal Analysis <br />The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the proposed agreement and approved it as to form. <br />Previous Actions <br />·On February 10, 2015 the City Council held a Work Session to review options related to <br />the adoption of a potential CWA and receive feedback from stakeholders. <br />·On April 20, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-086, appropriating <br />$100,000 in one-time funding for outreach and implementation of a CWA. <br />Committee Review and Actions <br />·At meetings on March 17, 2015 and April 21, 2015, the City Council Finance Committee <br />discussed the CWA and indicated support for bringing the item back to the City Council for <br />adoption. Specifically, the Finance Committee recommended a minimum cost threshold of <br />$1,000,000 and was comfortable with the “Core Worker” provision as drafted. <br />Fiscal Impacts <br />Although the precise costs of initiating and implementing a Community Workforce Agreement <br />are not known at this time, the City Council appropriated $100,000 for this purpose on April <br />20, 2015. Staff does not anticipate a need for additional funding at this time. <br />Page 5 City of San Leandro Printed on 6/9/2015