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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
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: 6:06 p.m.
Present: Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin
Absent: Kesarwani, Taplin
Councilmember Kesarwani present at 6:10 p.m.
Councilmember Taplin present at 6:11 p.m.
Ceremonial Matters:
1. Recognition of May as Affordable Housing Month
2. Recognition of Cal Scholars to Berkeley – Stiles Hall City Manager Comments:
The City Manager introduced and showed a new recruiting video for the Fire Department.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 10 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adopt a temporary rule to set the public speaker time at one minute per speaker.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 34 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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1. Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID-19 Budget Recovery: Community Health Commission; Revising Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.76 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,808-N.S. revising Berkeley Municipal Code Sections 3.76.010 to 3.76.040 which establishes the Community Health Commission in order to change Commission membership to include nine (9) people and consolidate the functions of the Commission from ten overlapping and redundant functions to a more concise 4 functions.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,808–N.S.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Hahn.
2. Lease Amendment: Options Recovery Lease of City Property 1835 Allston Way From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,809-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Options Recovery Services for the Old City Hall Annex Building located at 1835 Allston Way.
The lease provides for a total of two options to renew for five (5) year terms. This first option period shall commence (retroactively) on January 1, 2020, and end on December 31, 2024.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,809–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments that Address Technical Edits and Corrections to Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Title 23
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,810-N.S. containing technical edits, corrections and other non-substantive amendments to the following sections of the new Zoning Ordinance: BMC Section 23.326.030 (Eliminating Dwelling Units through Demolition)
BMC Section 23.204.020 (Allowed Land Uses)
BMC Section 23.204.100 (C-SA Zoning District)
BMC Section 23.204.110 (C-T Zoning District)
BMC Section 23.204.130 (C-DMU District)
BMC Section 23.204.140 (C-W Zoning District)
BMC Section 23.206 (Manufacturing Districts)
BMC Section 23.302.040 (Home Occupations)
BMC Section 23.304.060 (Accessory Buildings and Enclosed Accessory Structures) BMC Section 23.322.030 (Required Parking Spaces)
BMC Section 23.502.020 (Glossary)
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,810–N.S.
4. 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, February 8, 2022, March 8, 2022, March 22, 2022, and April 12, 2022.
Financial Implications: To be determined.
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,334–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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5. Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to the Spread of a Severe Acute Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel (New) Coronavirus (COVID-19)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reviewing the need for continuing the local emergency due to the spread of a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) and ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the Director of Emergency Services on March 3, 2020, initially ratified by the City Council on March 10, 2020, and subsequently reviewed and ratified by the Council on April 21, 2020, June 16, 2020, July 28, 2020, September 22, 2020, November 17, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 9, 2021, March 30, 2021, May 25, 2021, July 20, 2021, September 14, 2021, December 14, 2021, February 8, 2022, and March 22, 2022.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,335–N.S.
6. Calling for a Consolidated General Municipal Election for November 8, 2022 From: City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution: a. Calling for a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held in Berkeley on November 8, 2022; b.
Requesting that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City of Berkeley General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; c.
Authorizing certain procedural and contractual actions; and d. Establishing policies for the filing of candidate statements of qualification.
2. Adopt a Resolution establishing policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,336–N.S. (Calling the Election), and Resolution No. 70,337–N.S. (Ballot Measure).
7. Amendment: FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,795–N.S. for fiscal year 2022 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2021 funding and other adjustments in the amount of $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net).
Financial Implications:
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,811–N.S. as revised in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 to make various appropriation adjustments. Second reading scheduled for May 24, 2022.
Consent Calendar
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8. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on May 10, 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: Various Funds - $964,022
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
9. Purchase Order: ZOLL Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order and any amendments with ZOLL Medical Corporation for the purchase of five Advanced Life Support (ALS) ECG Monitor/Defibrillators, associated equipment and a maintenance contract for emergency response vehicles in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
Financial Implications: Measure FF - $250,000
Contact: Abe Roman, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,338–N.S.
10. Contract: Shaw Industries, Inc. for 1900 6th Street Building Carpet Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Pursuant to City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 requirements, accepting the California Multiple Award Schedule bid procedures; 2. Approving the California Multiple Award Schedule Contract with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Carpet Replacements at the 1900 6th Street building. 3.
Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreements with Shaw Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $121,133, which includes a contingency of $14,552.
Financial Implications: Measure GG Fire Prevention Fund - $121,133 Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Item 10 removed from the agenda by the City Manager.
Consent Calendar
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11. Contract No. 321001100 Amendment: JotForm, Inc. for a HIPAA Compliant Platform to Support Clinical Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32100110 and any subsequent amendments or extensions with the JotForm, Inc. by adding $17,808, bringing the contract total to an amount not to exceed $55,794 and extending the end date from May 12, 2022 to May 12, 2023.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $17,808
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,339–N.S.
12. Meals on Wheels of Alameda County Agency Donations for the Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a $54,167 donation for the Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program from the Meals on Wheels of Alameda County (MOWAC) agency and authorizing acceptance of all subsequent donations received in FY 2022, to be appropriated as part of the Second Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Ordinance.
Financial Implications: Fund Raising Activities Fund - $54,167 (donation) Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,340–N.S.
13. 2022 Local Housing Trust Fund Application
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept funds from the State of California's Local Housing Trust Fund program in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, and to apply such funds to the City's existing funding reservations for Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste Street) via the City's Housing Trust Fund program.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,341–N.S.
14. Contract No. 32200074 Amendment: Murray Building, Inc. for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32200074 with Murray Building, Inc. for the Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project by adding $66,450 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,528,350.
Financial Implications: Camps Fund - $66,450
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,342–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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15. Contract No. 32000230 Amendment: Robert E. Boyer Construction, Inc. for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Construction Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32000230 with Robert E. Boyer Construction, Inc. for the Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Project by adding $530,832 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $39,350,473.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,343–N.S.
16. Amendments to On-Call Landscape Architectural Services Contract No. 32000284 with BASE Landscape Architecture, Contract No. 32100002 with PGA Design, Inc., and Contract No. 32000285 with RRM Design Group From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to Contract No. 32000284 with BASE Landscape Architecture, Contract No. 32100002 with PGA Design, Inc., and Contract No. 32000285 with RRM Design Group, for on-call landscape architectural services by increasing the contract amount by $600,000 and duration by fourteen months each, from April 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to a total NTE amount of $900,000 each.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,344–N.S. (Contract No. 32000284 with BASE), Resolution No. 70,345–N.S. (Contract No. 32100002 with PGA), and Resolution No. 70,346–N.S. (Contract No. 32000285 with RRM).
17. Contract No. 100692-2 Amendment: Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 100692-2 and any necessary future amendments with Serological Research Institute (SERI) for the Police Department, increasing the contract amount by $500,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,500,000 while the contract term expiration will remain until June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: State Proposition 172 Fund - $500,000 Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,347–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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18. Public Art Funding for Municipal Capital Improvement Projects Ordinance; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 6.13
From: Civic Arts Commission
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.13 Public Art Funding for Municipal Capital Improvement Projects of the Berkeley Municipal Code to provide for the allocation of one and three quarters percent (1.75%) of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects, which shall be used for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets, and other public spaces in the City of Berkeley Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,812–N.S. Second reading scheduled for May 24, 2022.
19. Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility From: Energy Commission
Recommendation: The Energy Commission recommends that the Vision 2050 infrastructure bond contemplated for the 2022 ballot prioritize transportation, with an emphasis on building the clean mobility network of the future.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Billi Romain, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400 Action: Approved recommendation.
20. Budget Referral: City-wide Historic Context Statement From: Landmarks Preservation Commission
Recommendation: Refer to the FY 2023 June budget process an amount between $250,000 to $275,000 from the General Fund for Berkeley’s first City-wide Historic Context Statement.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Fatema Crane, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400 Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
21. Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of SB 1173 (Gonzalez), which would require the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) to divest from fossil fuel companies. Send a copy of the Resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senators Nancy Skinner and Lena Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,348–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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22. Healthy Black Families: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of $20,000 from the Mayor’s Office Budget to Healthy Black Families (HBF) for the purposes of covering costs, from February – May 2022, associated with supporting the Ideation of financing for greater affordable housing at BART station developments. This time period coincides with the end (January 2022) and beginning (June 2022) of grants from the Partnership for the Bay’s Future awarded to the City of Berkeley in partnership with HBF.
Financial Implications: Mayor's Discretionary Funds - $20,000 Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Councilmember Harrison added as a co-sponsor. Adopted Resolution No. 70,349–N.S.
23. Budget Referral: Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) to the FY 2023-2024 Budget Process for continued funding of the following anti-displacement programs (launched in 2017) with the proposed funding source from General Fund tax revenues: 1. Housing Retention Program (administered by the Eviction Defense Center EDC): $250,000 per fiscal year. This funding will supplement the current COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program to provide funding after the emergency expires; 2. Legal Counseling, Services and Problem Solving for Extremely-Low, Very-Low, Low and Moderate Income Tenants ($275,000 each to the East Bay Community Law Center and EDC): $550,000 per fiscal year; 3.
Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention: $100,000 per fiscal year Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation.
24. Berkeley Housing Authority Loan Forgiveness
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution forgiving a $300,000 Housing Trust Loan to the Berkeley Housing Authority. Forgiving this outstanding loan will enable BHA to provide additional housing to families in Berkeley.
Financial Implications: Housing Trust Fund - $300,000
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,350–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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25. Addition of Semi-diverter Traffic Bollards at the intersection of Newbury Street and Ashby Avenue
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget Process, an allocation of $50,000 to install semi-diverter traffic bollards at the east corner of the intersection at Newbury Street and Ashby Avenue.
Financial Implications: To be determined
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130 Action: Approved recommendation.
26. Dwight Way Traffic Calming Budget Referral
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer a one-time allocation of $50,000 to the June budget process for traffic calming intersection improvements on Dwight Way between Grant Street and California Street.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Approved recommendation.
27. Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month in appreciation of the achievements and contributions made by members of the Jewish Community.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,351–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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28. Budget Referral for Charter Officer Performance Review From: Councilmember Droste (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer $120,000 to the budget process to procure professional services from a qualified consultant to assist the City Council in establishing a collaborative review process for performing regular evaluations of the City Attorney and Police Accountability Board Director’s performance and direct the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with an experienced firm that will engage the City Council and the City Attorney and Police Accountability Board Director in performance evaluation similar to the City Manager’s evaluation process.
The RFP shall be reviewed by the City Council Agenda and Rules Committee prior to issuance. The Agenda and Rules will make a recommendation to the entire City Council, for approval, prior to entering into any contract.
The performance evaluation process should begin following the scheduled approval of the Biennial Budget in June of 2022 and establish an annual evaluation schedule that includes interim updates on a quarterly basis—similar to the City Manager’s evaluation process described in the May 14, 2019 Council referral for performance evaluations.
Financial Implications: $120,000
Contact: Lori Droste, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180 Action: Approved recommendation as revised in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 by Councilmember Droste to reduce the request to $60,000 in response to the Director of Police Accountability’s budget request for a similar purpose.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
29. ***Item Removed by City Manager*** FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1
From: City Manager
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000
Action Calendar – New Business
30. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Controlled Equipment Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Use Policies and Equipment.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Moved to the Consent Calendar to refer the item to the City Manager, Police Accountability Board, and the City Attorney, and request that the item return to the City Council at the June 14, 2022 meeting.
Action Calendar – New Business
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31. Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and approving the Asset Management (AM) policy.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000; Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 70,352–N.S.
Action Calendar – Old Business
32. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, and the Street Level Imagery Project Pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of the Berkeley Municipal Code (Continued from April 26, 2022. Item contains revised and supplemental materials.) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, and the Street Level Imagery Project Pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of the Berkeley Municipal Code.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900, LaTanya Bellow, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 70,353–N.S. including corrections from the City Manager included with the item.
Action Calendar – Old Business
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33. Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design (Continued from April 26, 2022) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the conceptual design for the Hopkins Corridor Project on Hopkins Street between Sutter Street and Gilman Street, 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
Recess 8:19 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 12:10 a.m.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Kesarwani/Arreguin) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 12:18 a.m.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: 52 speakers. M/S/C (Hahn/Arreguin) to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 70,354– N.S. approving the conceptual design for the Hopkins Corridor Project on Hopkins Street between Sutter Street and Gilman Street, and directing the City Manager to proceed with the detailed engineering design of the project including the portion from Sacramento to Gilman; 2) adopt the supplemental item from Councilmember Hahn as written with the inclusion of Councilmember Kesarwani’s supplemental as a referral to the City Manager; 3) request staff to return to Council at a date in October 2022 for final approval of the extension to San Pablo, with at least two community meetings conducted by the City; 4) evaluate the installation of a traffic signal at Hopkins and Monterey; 5) conduct more outreach to business owners with the Office of Economic Development, Transportation Division and the Landscape Architect.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – Wengraf.
Information Reports
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34. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-Year Budget Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Received and filed.
35. LPO NOD: 1940 Hearst Avenue/#LMIN2021-0003
From: City Manager
Contact: Alene Pearson, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
36. LPO NOD: 2523 Piedmont Avenue/#LMIN2021-0004
From: City Manager
Contact: Alene Pearson, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
37. LPO NOD: 2580 Bancroft Way – Application LMSAP2022-0003 From: City Manager
Contact: Alene Pearson, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
38. Mental Health Commission Work Plan 2022-2023
From: Mental Health Commission
Contact: Jamie Works-Wright, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 0 speakers.
Adjournment
Adjourned at 12:18 a.m.
Communications
Item #31: Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy
1. Claudia Kawczynska
2. Anna Gazdowicz and Jeffrey Faden
3. Juliette Tinnus
4. Lisa Woo
5. Rachel Zisook
6. Sandra Reisman
7. Kris Jones
8. Mira Stein
9. Kester Allen
10. Elliott Schwimmer
11. Kelly Zito
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12. Minda Berbeco
13. Claire Heinzelman
14. Arabelle Malinis
15. Naoimi Marks
16. Jennifer Shanoski
17. Eric Wiesner
18. Cameron Woo
19. Rena Fischer
Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP)
20. Peter Kuhn
21. Rachel Bradely
22. Loren Chuse
23. Mary Foley
24. Mary Law
25. Merrill Gillaspy
26. Debra Golata and Jon Harris
27. Janet Cole
28. John Haptas
29. Daven Gee
30. Jan Ruchlis
31. Sue Sheftel
32. Judith Thomas
33. Carol Cohen
34. Joyce Kwok
35. Deborah Abraham
36. Emilie Keas
Smart Spaces
37. Sabina McMurty
38. Janet Perlman
39. Felice Botts
40. Jane Hunter
41. Vivian Warkentin
Building Electrification
42. Leah Louis-Prescott, on behalf of Carbon-Free Building
43. Andrea Mullarkey, on behalf of SEIU 1021
Public Safety/Police
44. Robin Kibby
45. Shmuel
46. Stephanie Gonye
47. Steve Martinot
48. Moni Law
49. Eric Friedman
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Earth Day
50. David Lerman
51. Jeanine Sidran
Housing at Ashby and/or North Berkeley BART
52. Tom Luce
53. Richard Laden
54. Million Skoda
55. Vicki Sommer
56. Avram Gur Arye
57. Robin Andrae
58. Lynn Cooper
59. Kevin James
60. Miranda Ewell
61. T. Anne Richards
62. Eileen Hughes
63. William Goldsmith
Paving Berkeley Roads
64. John Rea
65. Linda Franklin
California Theater Landmark Status
66. Brooke Bortner
67. Michael Fullerton (2)
68. Keith Cowling
Eviction Moratorium
69. Harry Pollack
Berkeley Housing Element
70. Sid Kapur
Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
71. Ira Serkes
72. Aaman Mengis
Fair Housing
73. Annya Maksey
Bus Service
74. D. Resek
Fire Danger and ADU’s
75. Steven Wolan
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Downtown Berkeley Budget Request
76. Rodd Lee, on behalf of BART
Peace & Justice Commission Reorganization
77. Tom Luce
Yassir Chadly Lifetime Pool Pass
78. Donna Mickleson
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #7: Amendment: FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
79. Revised material, submitted by the City Manager’s Office Item #31: Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy
80. 47 similarly-worded form letters
81. Claire Heinzelman
82. Laralynn Rapoza
83. Gael Alcock
84. Mara Guccione
85. Max Wechsler
86. Sara Pierre
Item #33: Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design
87. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Kesarwani
88. Ajideh Mary
89. Bianca Walser
90. Howard Goldberg
91. Cindi Goldberg
92. Ruby Songster
93. Donna Dediemar
94. Jordan Roberts
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #7: Amendment: FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
95. Diana Bohn
Item #13: 2022 Local Housing Trust Fund Application
96. Bill Bogert
97. Diana Bohn
Item #21: Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels
98. MaryAnn Furda
Item #28: Budget Referral for Charter Officer Performance Review
99. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Droste
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Item #30: Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report 100. Wendy Allen
Item #31: Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy
101. Joe Rapoza
102. Bridget Hughes
103. Amy Callaway
104. Sarah Carson
105. Charles Flores
106. Lawrence Grown
107. Sari Hale-Alper
108. Ariana Thompson-Lastad
109. Tracy Dooley
Item #32: Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, and the Street Level Imagery Project Pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of the Berkeley Municipal 110. Christopher Horgan
Item #33: Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design
111. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Hahn 112. Pauline Wong
113. Christine Harkin
114. Melissa Little
115. Theresa Malki
116. Rachel Bradley
117. Bill Hickman
118. Kara Slack
119. Stuart Cohen
120. Marilyn Simmons
121. Angela
122. Shelia Van
123. Dick Mallory
124. beverlychilton@
125. Cindy Shamban
126. Tony Corman
127. Keri Ferencz (2)
128. Aliza
129. Greg Shell
130. Bonnie Janora
131. Celia Shryne
132. Anthony D’Agostino
133. Chris Hamilton
134. Sandy Steinman
135. Alison de Runtz
136. Kenny Yip
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137. Diane Garcia
138. Elayne & Michael Isaacs
139. Sara Darmoni
140. Benjamin Darmoni
141. Councilmember Hahn (3)
142. Rachel Gold
143. Vita Wells
144. Zelda Bronstein
145. Friedner Wittman
146. Jennifer Winch
147. Emilo Marintez-Cordero
148. Diane Garcia
149. Alyssa Plese
150. Rachel Doughty
151. Harvey Varga
152. Shirly Issel
153. Bob Fabry
154. John Waldeisen
155. Mary Foley
156. Shannon Puckett
157. Ginny Preston
158. Gloria Elissha
159. Phil Sanders
160. Andy Coombs
161. Michael Tompkins
162. Emilo Martinez-Cordero
163. Mr. Walkers
164. Connie Cheung
165. Peter
166. Lori Copan
167. Susan Taylor
168. Patty Lipinska
169. Ben Gerhardstein, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
170. Robion Kirby
171. Matthew Skinner
172. Loretta Janca
173. John Rea
174. Jamie Keller
175. Carol Lesh
176. Linda & Michael Harrington
177. Charles Siegel
178. Marc Hedlund
179. Meg Holm
180. Contee Seely
181. Dahlia Armon
182. Anne Boersma (3)
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183. Donna Dediemar (2)
184. 12 similarly-worded form letters
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Item #7: Amendment: FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance 185. Jean Tepperman
186. Igor Tregub, on behalf of the Sierra Club
Item #10: Contract: Shaw Industries, Inc. for 1900 6th Street Building Carpet Replacement Project
187. Goddess of the Hunt
Item #13: 2022 Local Housing Trust Fund Application
188. Isis Feral
189. Dave Pate
190. Murong Yao
191. Anna Macknick
192. Jorie Heilman
193. Jessica Takeda
194. Stephanie Thomas
195. Thomas Luce
196. Scout Olip-Booth
197. David Shiver
Item #21: Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels 198. Laura Rosenberger-Haider
Item #30: Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report 199. Wendy Alfsen and Barb Atwell
Item #33: Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design
200. Bev Hoffman and Deborah Merola
201. Lance Courtland
202. Heather Ball
203. Friedner Wittman
204. Patty Callihan
205. Helen Toy
206. Ruby Songster
207. Celia Ronis
208. Alison Gil
209. David Socholitzky
210. Margaret Torn
211. Ben Gerhardstein, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
212. Joy Chiu
213. Laura Klein
214. Jean Allen
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215. Christen Rosen
216. Laeeq Evered
217. Leera Rahman and Mark Guzman
218. Janet Coleman
219. Mary Lou Allen
220. Elise Wong
221. Nina Ichikawa
222. Melinda Paras
223. Diane Estes
224. Jesse Peoples
225. Dina and Franck Pecceu
226. Stacey Rutherford
227. Meg Holm (2)
228. Susan Amdur
229. Jessica Blome
230. Jane Fujii
231. Todd Andrew
232. Jules Milner-Brage
233. Councilmember Hahn (9)
234. Donna DeDiemar
235. Michele Trahan (2)
236. Christopher Kohler
237. Andrew Yeskoo
238. Laurel Halvorson
239. Bill Marthinsen
240. Julie Cole
241. Marek Kanter
242. Frances Larson
243. Martin Hammer and Miriam Shipp
244. Danie Newman
245. Mike McGee
246. Margit Roos-Collins
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