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Council Member Hartnett, subcommittee member, stated that this is a staff report rather than a subcommittee recommendation. Secondly, he stated that any direction would include not only direction to cast a vote but to advocate for the positions in order to achieve the vote necessary to carry it through. Public Comment: Shelley Kessler, Executive Secretary�Treasurer of the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, spoke of the labor related issues and stated that comparisons must be of like quality and capacity. She stated that the RFP contains a certain level of qualifications so that only those companies that can and will provide the services that all municipalities depend on will be allowed to bid. She further stated the hope that the current workers be given a fair opportunity to be retained, that there be a seniority list from which individuals are drawn as needed to fill in those positions. Jim Furgas spoke of the worker retention issue stating that the current workers have worked for BFI up to 35 years never having to go through this process. He asked that those workers be placed on a seniority list and offered the opportunity for applicable training for a position with the company. He emphasized the knowledge of the area and residents that the current employees possess. Council questions ensued regarding the number of workers needed. Comments from Council on the various labor policies ensued. The Code of Conduct was stated as being unnecessary and as written does not actually promote transparency, honesty and good government as intended. Recommendation: It is recommended that Council provide the City's representative on the South Bayside Was#e Management Authority (SBWMA) Board of Dire�tors with direction on how to represent the Council's interests on the items remaining outstanding from the August 28, 2006 Council meeting. Consensus by Council occurred for the following items: Labor Policies: • Labor peace— initial staff recommendation approved • Salaries and benefits — current wages considered to be at floor and measure to be made by reviewing Bay Area market with comparable agencies; measurement should occur across the trades; evaluation of RFP's would then occur with review by the JPA • Worker retention — treat the groups differently (workers vs. supervisors), a requirement be made so that the current workers are afforded an opportunity to continue rather than a preference for them be provided • Card Check — approved initial recommendation on card check that the card check issue be silent JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6