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Union Representative Raises Concerns Over Labor Standards in Alvarado Garden Project
Ramon Amaral, a field representative for the North Coast State's Carpenters Union Local 152, addressed the council regarding the Alvarado Garden affordable housing project. He described it as the city's largest affordable housing project to date and a positive development given the ongoing housing affordability crisis. Amaral noted the city's significant investment of nearly $7 million in loans and multiple extensions granted to the developer, Danco. However, he expressed disappointment that the project is being built without labor standards to protect construction workers. He cited Danco's history on publicly funded projects, including a case in San Jose where a subcontractor allegedly underpaid workers over $270,000, leading to substantial penalties. Amaral urged the city decision-makers to consider this history when offering future extensions, concessions, or financial assistance to Danco, particularly concerning worker protection and taxpayer dollars.
San Pablo Police Department Illegally Sharing License Plate Reader Data, Resident Alleges
Mike Katz-Lacabe, Director of Research for Oakland Privacy, informed the San Pablo City Council that the San Pablo Police Department is illegally sharing license plate reader data with the San Diego Sector Border Patrol. This practice violates SB 34, enacted in 2016, which prohibits sharing such data with federal agencies. A 2023 California Department of Justice bulletin reiterated this restriction. Katz-Lacabe cited a policy stating that ALPR system audits should be conducted regularly, a requirement of SB 34, and noted that vendor recommendations suggest monthly audits. He expressed concern that audits are either not being performed or are insufficient to ensure compliance, potentially endangering the community and risking encounters with immigration enforcement. He called for a swift resolution to the violation, a transparent investigation, and accountability for those responsible, including preventative measures for the future.
AC Transit Faces Major Deficit, Warns of Service Reductions Without New Funding
AC Transit representatives Ryan Lau and Carissa Lee presented an update on the agency's budget challenges and potential service reductions. They highlighted AC Transit's vital role in serving 13 cities and eight unincorporated areas, with a significant portion of its ridership being people of color and low-income individuals who rely on transit as an essential lifeline. Despite recent ridership growth and operational efficiencies that have saved $33 million since 2020, AC Transit faces a projected $200 million four-year deficit, leading to a $50 million annual gap starting in 2027. Factors contributing to this deficit include the expiration of federal pandemic relief, flattened regional sales tax revenue, slowed fare revenue growth, and increased costs for fuel, bus parts, and new buses. Without sustainable long-term funding, AC Transit anticipates potential service reductions of up to 16% and workforce layoffs. A state bridge loan of $55 million will cover the current fiscal year but does not solve the underlying funding issue. The agency is advocating for the Connect Bay Area Act (SB 63), a regional transit measure that would impose a half-cent sales tax to generate approximately $980 million annually for Bay Area transit, of which AC Transit would receive $52 million. If the measure fails, a contingency service plan is in place, which prioritizes preserving the primary route network, including key routes in San Pablo, while reducing frequency or hours on other lines. The plan aims to minimize elimination of bus routes and protect hours of service, but specific routes like the 70 and L would see changes in frequency or service areas. Public hearings and comment periods are scheduled for August 2026.
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