Tuesday, March 8, 2022 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page
ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 8, 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: 6:03 p.m.
Present: Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin
Absent: Kesarwani, Bartlett
Councilmember Kesarwani present at 6:05 p.m.
Councilmember Bartlett present at 6:07 p.m.
Report from Closed Session:
The Council met in closed session and approved a proposed Settlement in Frieson v.
City of Berkeley Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG20064683 for 40,000, contingent upon the Court approving the petition by minor to approve the terms of the compromise to be filed by Plaintiff’s counsel.
Ceremonial Matters:
1. Recognition of the Close Partnership and Relationship between the Government and People of Ireland and the Government and People of Berkeley and California
2. Recognition of Osha Neumann, Local Attorney and Activist City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 4 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Wengraf) to make the required findings under the Government Code and accept an urgency item from the City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) entitled Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Award.
Vote: All Ayes.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 11 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Robinson/Harrison) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Award
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to receive a $4,708,015 Encampment Resolution Funding grant award from the State of California, and to enter into contract with the State of California for this funding.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, Assistant to the City Manager, 510 981-7045 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,243–N.S.
1. 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 second reading of Ordinance No. 7,800-N.S. 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).
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Donald E. Ellison, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,800–N.S.
2. 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: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,801-N.S. 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.
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Donald E. Ellison, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Item rescheduled to the City Council Special Meeting on March 15, 2022.
Consent Calendar
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3. Resolution Making Required Findings Pursuant to the Government Code and Directing City Legislative Bodies to Continue to Meet Via Videoconference and Teleconference
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the required findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) and determining that as a result of the continued threat to public health and safety posed by the spread of COVID-19, City legislative bodies shall continue to meet via videoconference and teleconference, initially ratified by the City Council on September 28, 2021, and subsequently reviewed and ratified on October 26, 2021, November 16, 2021, December 14, 2021, January 10, 2022, and February 8, 2022.
Financial Implications: To be determined.
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,244–N.S.
4. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on March 8, 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: $7,470,316
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
5. Housing Consultant Contract Amendment (Contract # 32100126) – Anjanette Scott LLC
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s contract with Anjanette Scott LLC to add up to $50,000 for consulting services in a total amount not to exceed $100,000, with a contract end date of June 30, 2023.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,245–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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6. Contract No. 32100082 Amendment: Resource Development Associates to Facilitate Grant Writing for the Specialized Care Unit
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend a contract with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to add grant writing services for the Specialized Care Unit (SCU) and mental health system for a total contract limit of $245,000 for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023. This amendment will add $60,000 in funding and one year to the contract term.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,246–N.S.
7. Contract No. 319001221-1 Amendment: Rolling Orange, Inc. for Additional Website Redesign Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 319001221-1 with Rolling Orange, Inc. for the additional website redesign services, for an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 and a total contract value not-to-exceed $569,300 from March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Michael Sinor, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,247–N.S.
8. Measure T1 Contract: Western Water Features Inc. for the King Pool Plaster and Tile Replacement and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile, and Filter Replacement
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the King Pool Plaster and Tile Replacement and West Campus Pool Plaster and Tile Replacement and Filter Replacement Project, Specification No. 22-11489-C; 2.
Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Western Water Features, Inc.; and 3. 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, with Western Water Features, Inc. for the King Pool Plaster and Tile Replacement and West Campus Pool Plaster and Tile Replacement and Filter Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $1,010,000, which includes a contract amount of $989,449 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $20,551.
Financial Implications: $1,010,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,248–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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9. Amendment to Contract No. 32000219 with Lind Marine - Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at the Berkeley Marina
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32000219 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels at the Berkeley Marina by increasing the contract amount by $42,000; and authorizing additional contingency of $4,200 for a contract total not-to-exceed amount of $188,400; and contingency of $47,000; and extend the contract to September 30, 2023.
Financial Implications: $188,400.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,249–N.S.
10. Lease Agreement with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached ground lease with NFS Unlimited, LLC, the owner/lessee of Skates-on-the-Bay at the Berkeley Waterfront for a 10-year term with 2 additional options to extend for 5 years each, effective from May 1, 2022.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No.7,802–N.S. Second reading scheduled for March 22, 2022.
Consent Calendar
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11. Updates to the Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the following updates to the T1 Phase 1 list of approved projects:
1. Add the following project - Streets: West Street (adjacent to Strawberry Creek Park) from Addison to End.
2. Change the phase of the following project - Parks: Aquatic Park Tide Tubes Cleanout, (add “Construction”).
3. Remove the following:
A. Projects added in October 2020: i.Streets: a. Arcade Avenue from Fairlawn Drive to Grizzly Peak Boulevard; b. Cedar Street from 6th Street to San Pablo Avenue; c.
Center Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Shattuck Ave; d. Dohr Street from Ashby Avenue to Prince Street; e. Rose Street from Le Roy Avenue to La Loma Avenue; f. Santa Fe Avenue from Gilman Street to Cornell Avenue/Page St; g.
Shasta Road from Grizzly Peak Boulevard to east City limit; and h. West Street from Bancroft Way to Dwight Way.
ii.Parks: James Kenney Park Play and Picnic Area
B. Projects added in July 2019: i. Green Infrastructure: a. Heinz Avenue near RR tracks; b. Jones Street between Fourth St and RR tracks; c. Ninth Street at Codornices Creek; d. Evaluation of Sacramento Street center median; and e.Tenth Street at Codornices Creek.
C.Projects from the original approved list: i. Streets: Bancroft from Shattuck to Milvia Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,250–N.S.
12. Donation: Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Marina in front of M-Dock in memory of Roger Garfinkle
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 Marina in front of M-Dock in memory of Roger Garfinkle, DragonMax Founder and Coach.
Financial Implications: $3,400 in revenue.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,251–N.S.
13. Ratification of Police Accountability Board’s Standing Rules From: Police Accountability Board
Recommendation: Ratify Standing Rules of the Police Accountability Board, revised in consideration of Mayor Arreguin’s proposed amendments.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Katherine Lee, Interim Director of Police Accountability, (510) 981-4950 Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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14. Support of SB 922
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of SB 922 (Wiener), which would permanently exempt transportation-related projects from CEQA. Send a copy of the Resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senators Scott Wiener and Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,252–N.S. revised to include consideration of Native American cultural sites.
15. Opposition to the California Two-Thirds Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge Increases Initiative
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to oppose Initiative 21-0042A1, the California Two-Thirds Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge Increases Initiative. Send a copy of the Resolution to the League of California Cities.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,253–N.S.
16. Referral to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits on High-Injury Commercial Corridors
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Wengraf (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to implement state law AB 43 on:
- High-injury commercial corridors as identified in our Vision Zero Annual Report, 2020-2021 in order to allow a reduction in speed limits by 5 miles per hour; - Any other corridors covered by AB 43, as appropriate, in order to implement reduced prima facie speed limits and identify those corridors for future traffic studies where prima facie limits are presently unsafe.
Upon completion of this referral, we note that a budget allocation would be needed in the amount of $25,000 to $50,000 for new speed limit signage. Funding will be requested later (likely for the FY 2023-24 budget) in order to allow time for staff to determine the applicable streets for additional signage.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110 Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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17. Adopt a Resolution Supporting Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Such Funds for the Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women’s Annual Dues to the Association of California Commissions for Women
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of $100 each from Vice Mayor Harrison, Mayor Arreguín, and Councilmember Taplin’s office budgets to the Association of California Commissions for Women to cover the prorated 2021- 2022 annual membership dues and full dues for 2022-2023 for the Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of the aforementioned Mayor and Council office budgets, and providing for prospective “pre-approval” of such dues on an ongoing basis.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,254–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Hahn - $200; Councilmember Robinson - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $250; further revised in Supplemental Packet #1 by Councilmember Harrison as noted below.
Revised Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of $ 25 each from Vice Mayor Harrison, Mayor Arreguín, and Councilmembers Taplin and Wengraf's office budgets to the Association of Calif ornia Commissions for Women to cover the prorated 2021-2022 annual membership dues for the Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of the aforementioned Mayor and Council office budgets.
2. Submit to the June budget process $400 from the General Fund to cover the upcoming full dues payments for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
Revised Resolution Text:
WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Kate Harrison, Mayor Arreguín and Councilmembers Taplin and Wengraf have funds in their office expenditure accounts; and
WHEREAS, a non-profit tax-exempt entity, the Association of California Commissions for Women, requires funds in the amount of $100 to provide Berkeley’s Commission of the Status of Women with the prorated annual membership dues amount for 2021-2022; and
WHEREAS, the provision of such funds for dues payments would enhance and further facilitate the Commission’s ongoing municipal public purpose, including providing Berkeley Commissioners with opportunities to collaborate with other commissions on strategic planning, networking to achieve local commission goals and pursue initiatives, training, leadership, event planning/conventions, and generally raising awareness of women’s issues; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the $25 each relinquished by Vice Mayor Harrison, Mayor Arreguín and Councilmembers Taplin and Wengraf from their Council Office Budget shall be granted to the Association of California Commissions for Women on behalf of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women to cover dues payments that further the Commission’s municipal public purpose.
Council Consent Items
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18. Adopt Resolutions Referring to the City Manager to Establish a Policy of Reducing or Waiving Park Fees for Free, Permitted Outdoor Theater, Arts Events, and Other Events Based on Objective Public Welfare Criteria and Relinquishing Council Funds to Support the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Payment of Park Fees for Its 2022 Free Outdoor Performance Season From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt Two Resolutions:
1. Establishing a policy and referring to the City Manager to create a process to reduce or waive City Park Fees for free and permitted outdoor theater, arts events, and other events as appropriate based on objective consideration of their benefits to the public welfare, including but not limited to educational content, non-profit status, and means.
2. Approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember including $500 from Vice Mayor Harrison, to the San Francisco Mime Troupe, the non-profit fiscal sponsor of 2022 Berkeley Park performances, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Vice Mayor Harrison and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,255–N.S. referring the creation of a policy to the City Manager; and Adopted Resolution No. 70,256–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Mayor Arreguin - $500; Councilmember Harrison - $500; Councilmember Hahn - $200; Councilmember Robinson - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $100.
19. Budget Referral: Grant Writing Services
From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer $300,000 to the FY 2022-2023 budget process to expand the City’s capacity to seek and obtain grants and launch funded projects by hiring or contracting for writing and RFP/grant/program administration support.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: Approved recommendation.
20. Support for AB 1713: Idaho Stop
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author)
Recommendation: Send a letter to Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath, Senator Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks in support of Assembly Bill 1713, which would allow adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs after yielding the right-of-way to immediate hazards.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Approved recommendation.
Action Calendar – Old Business
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21. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations (Continued from February 22, 2022)
From: City Manager
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: 11 speakers. Discussion held.
Recess 8:56 p.m. – 9:07 p.m.
22. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data (Continued from February 22, 2022) From: City Manager
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: 9 speakers. Received and filed.
23. Request to Adopt a Resolution Approving Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period to Hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 And 21224
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for hiring a retired annuitant as an extra-help employee in the Department of Health, Housing & Community Services, due to their specialized skills that are necessary to perform work of a limited duration, and to prevent stoppage of public business during the Covid emergency.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Don Ellison, Human Resources, (510) 981-6807
Action: 0 speakers. M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adopt Resolution No. 70,257– N.S. as revised in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 by the City Manager to change “creative” to “created” in the resolved clause.
Vote: All Ayes.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 3 speakers Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Droste.
Councilmember Droste absent 10:26 p.m. – 10:32 p.m.
Adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
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Communications
Item #18: Adopt Resolutions Referring to the City Manager to Establish a Policy of Reducing or Waiving Park Fees for Free, Permitted Outdoor Theater, Arts Events, and Other Events Based on Objective Public Welfare Criteria and Relinquishing Council Funds to Support the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Payment of Park Fees for Its 2022 Free Outdoor Performance Season
1. Rachel Davis
2. Thuan Tran
3. Mary Engle
4. Mary Rose
Energy Commission Transportation Priorities for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
5. Berkeley Energy Commission
Proposed Policy 351, Public Safety Fixed Video Surveillance Cameras
6. Michael Chang, Chairperson, Police Accountability Board
Union Contract Wage Theft by City Management
7. Mike Uberti
8. Nathan Dahl
9. Glenn Ingersoll
10. Barbara Gilbert (2)
11. Julia P
Parking Garage at 2215 4
th Street
12. Anne Burns
13. Mary Scott
Verizon Wireless Tower
14. Anna Pisarello
Implications of Lost Property Tax Revenue
15. Alex Sharenko (2)
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
16. Eric Friedman
17. Akshit Dewan
18. Mirelle Linquist
Parking Tickets
19. Michelle Milam
Climate Change
20. Christopher La Combe
21. Thomas Lord (2)
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Plastic Bag Ordinance
22. Sofia Avila
Eden I&R February
23. Eden I&R
Removal of Vines in the Berkeley Hills
24. Senior Advocates & Associates
Grizzly Peak Blvd.
25. Bruce Brody
Redistricting
26. Sheila Goldmacher
BART Redistricting
27. BART
Shellmound
28. Laura Callen
29. AJ Pluss
30. Gail Susan Gordon
31. Bettemie Prins
32. Jane Perry
33. Sheri Prud’homme
Housing
34. Avran Gur Arye (14)
35. Photoano@
36. Ashvin Nair
COVID/Masks/Pandemic
37. Thomas Lord (2)
38. Vicki Sommer (2)
39. David Lerman
40. Jane Fink
Reimagining Public Safety
41. Amol Rao
42. Diana Bohn
Solar and Wind Powering Berkeley Homes in March
43. Kathleen Giustino
Brown Act Viewpoint
44. Thomas Lord
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Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #17: Adopt a Resolution Supporting Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Such Funds for the Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women’s Annual Dues to the Association of California Commissions for Women
45. Revised material, submitted by Councilmember Harrison Item #18: Adopt Resolutions Referring to the City Manager to Establish a Policy of Reducing or Waiving Park Fees for Free, Permitted Outdoor Theater, Arts Events, and Other Events Based on Objective Public Welfare Criteria and Relinquishing Council Funds to Support the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Payment of Park Fees for Its 2022 Free Outdoor Performance Season
46. Phoebe Sorgen
47. Hali Hammer
48. Stephen Most
49. Claire Schoen
50. Carol Hirth
51. Janice Schroder
52. Michael Fullerton
Item #23: Request to Adopt a Resolution Approving Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period to Hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 And 21224
53. Revised material, submitted by Health, Housing, and Community Services Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #18: Adopt Resolutions Referring to the City Manager to Establish a Policy of Reducing or Waiving Park Fees for Free, Permitted Outdoor Theater, Arts Events, and Other Events Based on Objective Public Welfare Criteria and Relinquishing Council Funds to Support the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Payment of Park Fees for Its 2022 Free Outdoor Performance Season
54. Thomas Luce
55. Rebecca Herman
56. Geraldine Clifford
57. Holly Scheider
58. Davis Baltz
59. Terry Fletcher
60. Vivian Pisano
61. Naneen Karraker
62. David Holzman
63. T.M. Scruggs
64. Maya Carson
65. Kaylah Sterling
66. Jessie Ortiz
67. Mary Rose
68. Erika Shore
69. Ellen Brotsky
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70. Linda Schmidt
71. Edward Opton
72. Sallie Hanna-Rhyne
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #14: Support of SB 922
73. Eugene Turitz
74. Chimey Lee (3)
Item #16: Referral to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits on High-Injury Commercial Corridors
75. Greg Martin
76. Susan Springborg
77. Chris Horgan & Elena Prakoura
78. Ben Gerhardstein, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
Item #18: Adopt Resolutions Referring to the City Manager to Establish a Policy of Reducing or Waiving Park Fees for Free, Permitted Outdoor Theater, Arts Events, and Other Events Based on Objective Public Welfare Criteria and Relinquishing Council Funds to Support the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Payment of Park Fees for Its 2022 Free Outdoor Performance Season
79. Revised material, submitted by Councilmember Harrison
80. Sara Sunstein
81. Vicki Sommer
82. Tobey Wiebe
83. Joan Berezin
84. Mary Vradelis
Item #22: 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data
85. Liza Lutzker, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
86. Jonathan Walden
87. Chimey Lee
Urgent Item
Item: Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Award
88. Urgent item, submitted by the City Manager’s Office