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Las Positas Boulevard was approved, which addressed concerns by the adjacent church property. Demolition of the current auto shop and construction of a new car wash is included in the redevelopment project. Also discussed at the meeting was the PFAS detected in the City's water system, noting that information about PFAS is in the recent Pleasanton Progress newsletter and in a mailer sent to all City of Pleasanton water customers. Councilmember Narum added that items expected to return to Council soon are the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone, as well as consideration to restart planning East Pleasanton; public input will be sought. She concluded her report by referencing the business anniversary recognition ceremony as a feel good, well received event by the community. Discussion Regarding Local Business Support Program and Options to Amend Pleasanton Municipal Code Assistant City Attorney Larissa Seto gave an overview of options for a local preference component of the Coordinated Business Support program that's intended to improve and stimulate the local economic vitality and keep a portion of the sales tax within the local economy. Potential drawbacks include increased costs to the City when the City must pay a higher actual bid amount in some cases of local bidding advantage. Additionally, fewer companies may submit bids if they do not perceive the local consideration is fair. She shared the results of a survey of nine other local cities, that ranged from local preference if there is a tie in the bid amounts to local preference via bidding advantage (percentage), offering examples of their bidding advantage programs. Danville, Dublin and Fremont provide a local preference if there is a tie and bids are otherwise equal. Fremont, Oakland and Tracy provide a bidding advantage to the local vendor ranging from 2.5% - 10% with maximum dollar amounts ranging from $3,000, $5,000, or unlimited. Fremont was the only city out of the 9 surveyed that provides a local preference for both tie and bidding. Options presented to EVC members for a local preference policy in Pleasanton were: • Local Preference if Tie — For the purchase of supplies and equipment, if two or more bids are received from bidders or vendors for the same total amount or, unit price and with generally equivalent qualifications, preference shall be given to the city -based vendor with a current City of Pleasanton business license. • Bidding Advantage — When calculating bids from bidders or vendors, the City shall deduct X percent from the total bid of any city -based vendor, except that the amount of the local preference deduction shall not exceed X dollar amount for any single purchase order or contract. For both options, City Council and/or City Manager may waive the preference based on insufficient qualifications, quality or experience, or in the event of an emergency. EVC member questions and comments included: • How was the maximum dollar amount for the bidding advantage in the other cities determined? o The amount is set based on the economic state of the community and tailored to the local economic criteria. 0 What volume of contracts would the local preference apply to on a yearly basis?