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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
6:00 PM
JESSE ARREGUIN, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI DISTRICT 5 – SOPHIE HAHN
DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN DISTRICT 6 – SUSAN WENGRAF
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT DISTRICT 7 – RIGEL ROBINSON
DISTRICT 4 – KATE HARRISON DISTRICT 8 – LORI DROSTE
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:04 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Arreguin
Absent: Bartlett, Droste
Councilmember Droste present at 6:07 p.m.
Ceremonial Matters:
1. Adjourned the meeting in memory of Mimi Jenkins, City Employee
2. Adjourned the meeting in memory of Ruth Armstrong, Co-Founder of Berkeley Path Wanderers City Manager Comments:
The City Manager provided updates on the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, the Chief of Police recruitment, and the Director of Police Accountability recruitment.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 5 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to accept the following urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), and making the findings that there is an urgent need to take action and that the need to take action came to the attention of the local agency after the agenda was published:
• From Mayor Arreguin: Condemning Hate Speech, Anti-Semitism and White Supremacy
• From Councilmember Harrison: Adopt a Resolution in Support of Ukraine, Continued Diplomacy, and Adherence to Constitutional Procedure with Respect to Armed conflict Amidst Ongoing Tensions.
• From the City Manager: Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code 20516; Adopt First Ordinance Reading authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Berkeley and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Consent Calendar
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Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to adopt a temporary rule to set the public speaking time at one minute per speaker, except as during the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 59 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Robinson/Hahn) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Condemning Hate Speech, Anti-Semitism and White Supremacy From: Mayor Jesse Arreguín, Councilmembers Susan Wengraf and Sophie Hahn Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution condemning incidences of hate speech, anti- semitism and white supremacy.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,218–N.S.
Adopt a Resolution in Support of Ukraine, Continued Diplomacy, and Adherence to Constitutional Procedure with Respect to Armed Conflict Amidst Ongoing Tensions
From: Councilmember Harrison
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of Ukraine, continued diplomacy, and adherence to constitutional procedure with respect to potential armed conflict amidst ongoing military tensions. Send copies of the resolution and letters to Senators Feinstein and Padilla, and Congresswoman Lee.
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,219–N.S.
1. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of January 10 (special), January 18 (regular), January 20 (closed and special), January 25 (closed and regular), and January 27 (special).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
Consent Calendar
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2. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on February 22, 2022
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.
Financial Implications: $234,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved the recommendation.
3. Expenditure Contract: Berkeley Youth Alternatives for Proposition 64 Grant- Proposed Work and Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an expenditure contract and any amendments or extensions with Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) in an amount not to exceed $625,000 for the period March 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,220–N.S.
4. Contract No. 32000240 Amendment: Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32000240 with Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) to provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funded programs in local schools through June 30, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $992,778. This amendment will add $355,000 in funding to the contract.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,221–N.S.
5. Revenue Contract: Department of Health Care Services for $1,000,000 for Crisis Care Mobile Units
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept an award of funding provided by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through the Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Program and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments to augment the City’s investment in piloting and evaluating a Specialized Care Unit (SCU) in an amount up to $1,000,000 through Fiscal Year 2025.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,222–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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6. Meals on Wheels of Alameda County Agency Donations for the Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a $25,200 donation for the Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program from the Meals on Wheels of Alameda County (MOWAC) agency.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,223–N.S.
7. Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 4.38, Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II, to Permit Participation of Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance to amend the Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter (BMC) 4.38, Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II (SRIP II), to permit participation of Berkeley Fire Fighters Associations Local 1227 I.A.F.F (BFFA).
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Donald E. Ellison, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No.7,800–N.S. Second reading scheduled for March 8, 2022.
8. Grant Application: Clean California Local Grant Program – Civic Center Plaza Turtle Garden Beautification Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a grant application to the state’s Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) for up to $600,000 for the Civic Center Park Turtle Garden Beautification Project, and to accept grant funds, execute resulting grant agreements and amendments, and authorize the implementation of the project and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,224–N.S.
9. Donation: Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Susan P.
Kwong
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Susan P. Kwong.
Financial Implications: $3,400 in revenue
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,225–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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10. Donation: Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Rose Garden in memory of Asia Blau Feese
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at the Berkeley Rose Garden in memory of Asia Blau Feese.
Financial Implications: $3,400 in revenue
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,226–N.S.
11. Donation: Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Anne Rogin Blau
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Anne Rogin Blau.
Financial Implications: $3,400 in revenue
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,227–N.S.
12. Donation from the Rorick Family Trust for Strawberry Creek From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $16,720 for tree planting and picnic tables at Strawberry Creek Park from the Rorick Family Trust.
Financial Implications: $16,720 in revenue
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,228–N.S.
13. Donation: Memorial Bench at Shorebird Park in memory of Key Slay From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Shorebird Park in memory of Key Slay.
Financial Implications: $3,400 in revenue
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,229–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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14. Contracts for Plan Checking Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts and any amendments for plan checking services for three-year terms, starting March 1, 2022, with the following firms:
1. Telesis Engineers for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
2. West Coast Code Consultants for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
3. TRB and Associates for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,230–N.S. for Telesis Engineers; Adopted Resolution No. 70,231–N.S. for West Coast Code Consultants; Adopted Resolution No. 70,232–N.S. for TRB and Associates
15. Contract: Cratus Inc., for Storm Drain Improvements Project: Marin Ave, Virginia Street, Grizzly Peak Blvd. & High Court
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for Storm Drain Improvements Project, Marin Avenue, Virginia Street, Grizzly Peak Boulevard& High Court, Specification No. 22-11482-C; accepting the bid of Cratus Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications in an amount not to exceed $1,260,000, which includes a 15% contingency of $171,525.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,233–N.S.
16. Contract: Cratus, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at Various Locations From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer Project, located on Tremont Street, Eton Avenue, Alcatraz Avenue, Mystic Street, Hazel Road, Domingo Road, El Camino Real, El Camino Real Backline, Alvarado Road, Vicente Road, Alvarado Road Backline, Tunnel Road, Roble Court, and Roble Road; accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Cratus, Inc.; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $2,590,468, which includes a 10% contingency of $235,497.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,234–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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17. Contract: Cratus, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at Various Locations on Shattuck Avenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer Project, located on Shattuck Avenue from Derby Street to Allston Way and Shattuck Avenue from University Avenue to Vine Street; accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Cratus, Inc.; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $3,873,843, which includes a 10% contingency of $352,167.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,235–N.S.
18. Contract: Koios Engineering, Inc. for Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project, located throughout the City of Berkeley; accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Koios Engineering, Inc.; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $391,872, which includes a 10% contingency of $35,624.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,236–N.S.
19. Contract No. 108090-1 Amendment: IPS Group, Inc. for Parking Meter From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 108090-1 with IPS Group, Inc. to provide parking meters, replacement parts, and support services, increasing the contract amount by an additional $1,891,415 for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,924,872 through June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,237–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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20. Supporting the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act. Send a copy of the Resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,238–N.S.
21. Budget Referral: Channing Street Bike Boulevard Improvements From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: That the City Council refers to the FY2023 budget process the funding of the following bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Channing Street:
1. Approx. $200,000 for four (4) Traffic Circles at Seventh Street, Ninth Street, Browning Street, and Bonar Street
2. Approx. $50,000 for one (1) Traffic Diverter at Tenth Street
3. Approx. $500,000 for two (2) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) at San Pablo Avenue and Sacramento Street
4. Approx. $70,000 for Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and a median refuge island at Sixth and Channing Way
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Approved recommendation.
22. Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee) From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager the development of a streamlined process that would allow for one application process, rather than separate application processes for the City’s Planning Department and the Toxics Division; and refer to the Planning Commission several amendments to the zoning code in order to facilitate toxic remediation in manufacturing districts; in addition, refer to expedite consideration of Councilmembers Wozniak and Moore’s 2012 referral to the Planning Commission referenced in Background section, and request it be moved forward as quickly as possible; in addition, refer to the City Manager to consider any and all means to streamline and/or improve the city’s processing of remediation of toxic sites.
Policy Committee Recommendation: On January 20, 2022, the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee took the following action: M/S/C (Hahn/Robinson) Positive recommendation to refer the item to Council as amended to expand the scope of the referral and specifically request expedited Planning Commission review of the previous 2012 referral.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Council Consent Items
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Action: Approved the recommendation of the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee.
23. Adopt a Resolution in Support of the California State Legislature Introducing and Passing a California Resident-Designated Support Person Act From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution in support of the California State Legislature introducing and passing a Resident-Designated Support Person Act. Send copies of the resolution and letters to State Senator Skinner, Assemblymembers Wicks and Bonta.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,239–N.S. as revised in Supplemental Reports and Communications Packet #2 from Councilmember Harrison.
24. Budget Referral: South Sailing Basin Dredging
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Author) Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to dredge the Berkeley Marina’s South Sailing Basin (SSB), including 1) pursuing and proposing potential funding opportunities for both planning and implementation, and 2) performing the necessary bathymetric, hydrography, technical, permitting, and mitigation studies required to move forward as quickly as possible.
Furthermore, refer $350,000 to the June 2022 budget process for the purposes of South Sailing Basin Dredging planning & evaluation.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Approved recommendation.
25. Support for AB 1602: Student Housing Revolving Loan Fund Act From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Wengraf (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Send a letter to Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, Senator Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks in support of AB 1602, the California Student Housing Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2022.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Approved recommendation.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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26. ZAB Appeal: 1527 Sacramento Street, Administrative Use Permit #ZP2020-0034 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution affirming the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) decision to approve Administrative Use Permit #ZP2020-0034 to: 1) add a 520 square-foot two-story addition with an average height of 21 feet 9 inches at the rear of the existing building; 2) add a major residential addition of more than 15 percent of the lot area, including 44 square feet at the first floor; 3) legalize the enclosure of the front porch in the non- conforming front setback; and 4) add an unenclosed hot tub, on a 2,783 square-foot lot that contains a one-story 824-square-foot single-family dwelling, and dismiss the appeal.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 10 speakers.
M/S/C (Hahn/Arreguin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Action: M/S/C (Kesarwani/Harrison) to adopt Resolution No. 70,240-N.S. affirming the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) decision to approve Administrative Use Permit #ZP2020-0034 to: 1) add a 520 square-foot two-story addition with an average height of 21 feet 9 inches at the rear of the existing building; 2) add a major residential addition of more than 15 percent of the lot area, including 44 square feet at the first floor; 3) legalize the enclosure of the front porch in the non- conforming front setback; and 4) add an unenclosed hot tub, on a 2,783 square- foot lot that contains a one-story 824-square-foot single-family dwelling, and dismiss the appeal.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Action Calendar – New Business
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27. Southside Complete Streets Project Conceptual Designs From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the conceptual designs for the Southside Complete Streets Project on Dana Street from Dwight Way to Bancroft Way; Bancroft Way from Milvia Street to Piedmont Avenue; Fulton Street from Dwight Way to Bancroft Way; and Telegraph Avenue from Dwight Way to Bancroft Way, and directing the City Manager to direct staff to proceed with the detailed engineering design of the project.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 70,241–N.S. as revised in Supplemental Reports and Communications Packet #2 by the City Manager; to adopt the City Manager referral as submitted in Supplemental Reports and Communications Packet #1 from Councilmember Robinson; and to refer the comments from the DBA and the TBID to the City Manager.
Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code 20516; Adopt First Ordinance Reading authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Berkeley and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System From: City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Adopt the Resolution of Intention in order to approve the amendment of the contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council for the City of Berkeley pursuant to California Government Code 20516 to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and PEPRA members of Service Employee International Union, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical (SEIU MC), Public Employees Union Local 1 (Local 1), Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Associations Local 1021 (SEIU CSU/PTRLA), and the Unrepresented Employees Group.
2. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the City’s contract with CalPERS to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and PEPRA members of Service Employee International Union, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical (SEIU MC), Public Employees Union Local 1 (Local 1), Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Associations Local 1021 (SEIU CSU/PTRLA), and the Unrepresented Employees Group.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Donald E. Ellison, Interim Director of Human Resources, 981-6807 Action: 2 speakers. M/S/C (Arreguin/Wengraf) to adopt Resolution No. 70,242– N.S. and to adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,801-N.S. Second reading scheduled for March 8, 2022.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett, Droste.
Action Calendar – New Business
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28. Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code 20516
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution of Intention in order to approve the amendment of the contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council for the City of Berkeley pursuant to California Government Code 20516 to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and PEPRA members of Service Employee International Union, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical (SEIU MC), Public Employees Union Local 1 (Local 1), Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Associations Local 1021 (SEIU CSU/PTRLA), and the Unrepresented Employees Group.
Council adopted Resolution #70,156-N.S. at its December 14, 2021 meeting authorizing an amendment to the City’s CalPERS Miscellaneous contract. Council must now pass a Resolution of Intention in order to approve the amendment to the contract between the City and the Board Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System
Financial Implications: See Report.
Contact: Don Ellison, Human Resources, (510) 981-6807
Action: Item removed from the agenda by City Manager.
Information Reports
29. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update From: City Manager
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Received and filed.
30. Age-Friendly Berkeley Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Received and filed.
31. LPO NOD: 1325 Arch Street – Application LMSAP2021-0003 From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
32. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations
From: City Manager
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Moved to Action Calendar. M/S/C (Arreguin/Harrison) to schedule Item 32 for the March 8, 2022 meeting.
Information Reports
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Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
33. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data
From: City Manager
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Scheduled for March 8, 2022.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda – 2 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett, Droste.
Adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Communications
Council rules limit action on Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions for investigation and/or recommendations. All communications submitted to Council are public record.
Item #25: Support for AB 1602: Student Housing Revolving Loan Fund Act
1. Grayson Peters
2. Riya Master
3. Tomas Castro
4. Sammy Raucher
5. Stephanie Wong
6. Marisol Medina
7. Cerys Rotondo
8. Jalen Gooch
9. Kendalyn Smith
10. Samuel Groven
11. Jerry Xu
12. Avram Gur Arye
Item #27: Southside Complete Streets Project Conceptual Designs
13. Marc Hedlund
14. Carol Denney
City Management Not Being Truthful
15. Nathan Dahl
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Plastic Bag Ordinance
16. Heather Phipps
Milvia Bike Infrastructure
17. Kendra Levine
18. Erika Shore (2)
4-Hour Parking Limits Near Gilman Street
19. Ryan Thomas on behalf of Bolt Lighting Rentals
Graffiti
20. David Lerman
Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
21. Elania Nanopoulos
22. Diana Bohn
23. Alan Thomsen
24. Donna Carter
Wood Burning
25. David Lerman
Keep Our Patrol Officers
26. Robin Kibby
Public Commenters
27. Barbara Gilbert
Housing Scarcity
28. Charles Clarke
Confederated Villages of Lisjan Tribe
29. Corrina Gould, Tribal Chair
Planning to Attend Meeting
30. Kirk
Tibetan Uprising Day
31. Tenzin Lungrig, on behalf of the Tibetan Association
Peace Teacher: Thich Nhat Hanh
32. Chimey Lee
Splitting South Berkeley
33. Diana Bohn
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Accessing Infrastructure Funds
34. Dan Smuts
Heaters for the Unhoused
35. Summer Brenner
Affordable Healthcare Now
36. Senator Nancy Skinner
East Bay Community Energy
37. EBCE (2)
URL’s Only
38. Vivian Warkentin
Honoring Labor Contract Rights – SEIU 1021
39. Alberto Flores
40. Jacob Kahn
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #24: Budget Referral: South Sailing Basin Dredging
41. Robert Ofsevit
42. Nick Goyhenetche
Item #26: ZAB Appeal: 1527 Sacramento Street, Administrative Use Permit #ZP2020- 0034
43. Joyce Lewis (2)
44. Vivian Pisano
Item #27: Southside Complete Streets Project Conceptual Designs
45. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Robinson Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #21: Budget Referral: Channing Street Bike Boulevard Improvements
46. Tom Lent
Item #23: Adopt a Resolution in Support of the California State Legislature Passing AB-2546, the California Resident-Designated Support Persons Act
47. Revised material, submitted by Councilmember Harrison Item #26: ZAB Appeal: 1527 Sacramento Street, Administrative Use Permit #ZP2020- 0034
48. Norman and Gina Gold
49. Anna Talamo (2)
50. Richard and Marla Faszholz
51. Kay Schwartz
52. Hillary Brooks
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Item #27: Southside Complete Streets Project Conceptual Designs
53. Revised material, submitted by Public Works
54. John Caner, on behalf of the Downtown Berkeley Association
55. Alex Knox, on behalf of the Telegraph Business Improvement District
56. Charles Siegel
57. Daryl Ross
58. Julie Saxe-Taller
59. Bhima Sheridan
60. Wesley Tam
61. Telegraph for People
62. Greg Magofna, on behalf of East Bay for Everyone
63. Emily Mullin
64. Tom Lent
65. Jesse Greenspan
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #24: Budget Referral: South Sailing Basin Dredging
66. Camille Antinori
67. Nicholas Waton
Action Calendar – New Business
Item #27: Southside Complete Streets Project Conceptual Designs
68. Jordan Burns
69. Dave Campbell, on behalf of Bike East Bay
70. Daryl Ross, on behalf of Caffe Strada
71. Ben Paulos
72. Michelle and Alex Bergtraun
73. Ryan Lau, on behalf of AC Transit
Information Reports
Item #33: 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data
74. Charles Clarke
Urgency Items
Condemning Hate Speech, Anti-Semitism and White Supremacy
75. Urgent item, submitted by Mayor Arreguin
76. Eric Friedman
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Adopt a Resolution in Support of Ukraine, Continued Diplomacy, and Adherence of Constitutional Procedure with Respect to Amend Conflict Amidst Ongoing Tensions
77. Urgent item, submitted by Councilmember Harrison
Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code 20516; Adopt First Ordinance Reading authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Berkeley and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
78. Urgent item, submitted by Human Resources