City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda September 13, 2022 Printer-friendly PDF Agenda
AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 13, 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:
Ceremonial Matters:
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Adjourn in memory of Leisl Griffith Redmond, City of Berkeley Employee Adjourn in memory of Neil Mayer, Former City of Berkeley Employee City Manager Comments:
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Recess Items
1.-
Contract No. 084534-1 Amendment: NextGen Health Care Information Systems, Inc. for Electronic Health Records From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 084534-1 with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., increasing the amount by $188,955 for a total contract value not to exceed $1,008,291 and extending the term from September 30, 2010 through June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
2.-
Contract No. 31900288 Amendment: Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900288 with Disability Access Consultants (DAC) for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and On-Call ADA accessibility consulting services, increasing the contract amount by $122,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $606,800 and extend the contract term to June 30, 2023.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
3.-
Contract No. 32100194 Amendment: Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for Construction and Repairs From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 32100194 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for work on the Street Rehabilitation FY 2021 Project, Specification No. 21-11422-C, increasing the current contract amount by $260,000, for a total amount not to exceed $4,556,733.
Financial Implications:
See report.
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Consent Calendar
4.-
Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of July 7 (closed), July 12 (closed and regular), July 18 (closed), July 26 (special and regular) and August 3 (special).
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
5.-
Contract: Municipal Resource Group for Addressing Impacts Resulting from Great Resignation From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract, with any amendments, with Municipal Resource Group (MRG) for professional services needed to respond to the impacts within the City as a result of the Great Resignation. Total contract direct costs will not exceed $87,675.
Financial Implications:
General Fund - $87,675
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
6.-
Contract No. 32100053 Amendment: Orsolya Kuti, DVM to Provide On-site Veterinary Services for Berkeley Animal Care Services From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32100053 with Orsolya Kuti for on-site veterinary services for Berkeley Animal Care Services, increasing the contract amount by $8,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $228,000, and extending the contract term to September 14, 2023.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
7.-
Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on September 13, 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 - $440,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
8.-
Request for Proposal for Project Homekey
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Manager to: 1. Release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Homekey Round 3 Project; and 2. Consider a reservation of up to $8.5M in General Funds collected pursuant to Measure P, and/or other funding source, to support a future Homekey project.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
9.-
Contract: Tiana Sanchez International LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC. (Contractor) to provide equity consulting services for the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services (HHCS) from October 1, 2021 to May 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
10.-
Contract No. 31900043 Amendment: Kings View Professional Services for Mental Health Reporting Services From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900043 with Kings View Professional Services to provide mental health financial reporting services through June 30, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $220,628.
Financial Implications:
Mental Health Realignment-Administration Account - $57,100 Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
11.-
Accept Future of Public Health Funds from the State of California From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit grant agreements to the State of California, to accept the grants, and to execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments for the Future of Public Health program for an amount of $912,213 for the Fiscal Year 2023.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
12.-
Donation of Painting Services from MB Jessee Painting, Inc.
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution accepting the donation of painting services and materials from MB Jessee Painting, Inc., estimated to be a value of $8,994, to paint interior areas of 1900 6th Street building in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.19, Donations to the City from Individuals of Outside Organizations.
Financial Implications:
$8,994 (Donation)
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
13.-
Contract No. 8392 Amendment: Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to extend Contract No. 8392 with Innovative Claims Solutions (ICS) to provide third-party claims administrative services, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA) Section 111 Mandatory Reporting to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for an additional term of three years from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 at a decreased annual rate of $570,000 for a total contract amount of $7,393,611 for year 2023.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Donald E. Ellison, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
14.-
AHEAD, Inc: Using the California Department of General Services’ (DGS) Software Licensing Program (SLP) for Software License Purchases From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase spending authority with AHEAD, Inc. (“AHEAD”) for the purchase of Varonis software licenses and professional services, utilizing pricing and contracts, amendments, and extensions from the California Department of General Services (DGS) Software Licensing Program (SLP) increasing the amount by $71,481 for a total amount not-to-exceed $236,305, and the period beginning September 29, 2022 through September 28, 2023.
Financial Implications:
IT Cost Allocation Fund - $71,481
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
15.-
Lease Agreement: 80 (North Building), 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Waterside Workshops to use the 80 (North Building), 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park for a lease term anticipated to begin November 1, 2022 and ending November 1, 2031.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
16.-
Donation: Memorial Bench at the Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Walt and Trudee Rowson 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 Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Walt and Trudee Rowson.
Financial Implications:
$3,400 (Donation)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
17.-
Donation: Memorial Bench at the Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Don Rothenberg 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 Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Don Rothenberg.
Financial Implications:
$3,400 (Donation)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
18.-
Donation: Memorial Bench at the Indian Rock Park in memory of Dave Altman 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 Indian Rock Park at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Dave Altman, a longtime Berkeley rock climber and a treasured member of the rock-climbing community.
Financial Implications:
$3,400 (Donation)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
19.-
Contract: Bellingham Inc. to Replace and Repair Docks at the Berkeley Marina From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bellingham Inc. to repair and replace docks at the Berkeley Marina in a total amount not-to-exceed $550,000, which includes a contract amount of $480,000 and a 14.58% contingency in the amount of $70,000.
Financial Implications:
Marina Fund - $550,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
20.-
Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the 2023 “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept the "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)" grant and enter into the resultant grant agreement and any amendments, with the California Office of Traffic Safety. This OTS grant is for $180,000 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, which is Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
21.-
2022 Vision Zero Program Grant Applications
Revised material (Supp 3)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt three Resolutions:
1. Certifying that the Berkeley Vision Zero Action Plan, the Berkeley Bicycle Plan, and the Berkeley Pedestrian Plan, collectively meet the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program requirement for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), accept the grant awarded, and execute any resultant agreements and amendments.
3. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the federal Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program (RCP), accept the grant awarded, and execute any resultant agreements and amendments.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
22.-
Red Curbs and Visible Signage
From: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
Recommendation:
The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (“Commission” or “DFSC”) respectfully requests that Council immediately take the following remedial actions to improve emergency vehicle access and residents’ ability to evacuate in the event of a wildfire, while we await implementation of more comprehensive long-term actions such as the Safe Passages program. In identified high fire risk areas (Fire Zones 2 and 3) and in other high-risk areas, such as where hazardous chemicals are stored or used: 1. Inspect, fix or replace all parking restriction signage as necessary; 2. Red curb all fire hydrant areas to the maximum extent allowed by law; and 3. Direct the Fire Department and Public Works to identify areas that could be pinch points for fire trucks to travel.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Keith May, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-3473
23.-
Appointment of Judy Appel to Mental Health Commission for the City of Berkeley From: Mental Health Commission
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution appointing Judy Appel as a representative of the Special Public Interest Category (family member), to complete her first 3- year term beginning September 14, 2022 and ending September 13, 2025.
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Jamie Works-Wright, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400
24.-
Taking Action on the City of Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Access From: Peace and Justice Commission
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Taking Action on the City of Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Access.
Financial Implications:
Staff time
Contact: Okeya Vance-Dozier, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7100 Council Consent Items
25.-
Pacific Center for Human Growth: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,000 per Councilmember including $1,000 from Mayor Arreguin to the Pacific Center for Human Growth, for the planning and production of a historical quilt to honor their 50th anniversary. Funds would be relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Arreguin and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications:
Mayor's Discretionary Funds - $1,000
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
26.-
Ordinance Amendment: Correction to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, BMC Chapter 13.110.
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance correcting BMC Chapter 13.110, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, to clarify the effect of Ordinance No. 7,762-N.S. upon tenant protections that were inadvertently omitted during the last update of BMC Chapter 13.110.
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
27.-
Resolution in Support of High-Quality, Equitable Healthcare Services at UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution in support of patients, nurses, doctors, caregivers and other employees at UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland; and send resolution to the UC Board of Regents, UC Office of the President, and UCSF Health.
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
28.-
Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) Charity Golf Classic: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $200 from Councilmember Taplin, to support the 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic hosted by Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA).
Financial Implications:
Councilmember's Discretionary Funds - $200
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
29.-
California Marriage Equality Resolution (Prop 8 Repeal) From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Droste (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Urging the California Legislature to Place a Measure on the Ballot to Repeal Article I Section 7.5 of the State Constitution, a.k.a. Proposition 8; and send copies to the Offices of the Speaker of the Assembly, Senate President Pro Tempore, and Governor.
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
30.-
Referral: Keep Innovation in Berkeley
(Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing, & Economic Development Committee) Supplemental material (Supp 1)
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager and the Planning Commission to consider and return to Council with Zoning Ordinance amendments, codified performance standards, and other actions to encourage the growth and retention of Research & Development (R&D) in Berkeley. Staff and the Commission should explore: 1. Naming R&D as an allowed land use in the commercial districts of Telegraph (C-T and C-C), West Berkeley (C-W), University (C-U), and Downtown Berkeley (C-DMU) with a Zoning Certificate, subject to performance standards. a. Performance standards should regulate and mitigate potential impacts on quality of life, public health, and environmental health, such as noise, odors, fumes, vibrations, dust, light pollution, hours of operation, and disposal and storage protocols for flammable, combustible, chemical, and hazardous substances. 2. Updating the “District Purpose” sections of the MM and MU-LI districts to specifically embrace R&D. Consider doing the same for other districts where R&D is allowed, if deemed appropriate. 3. Amending R&D parking requirements in M-prefixed districts to align with Laboratory parking requirements and in C-prefixed districts, excluding C-T, to align with Manufacturing parking requirements. 4. Reviewing Berkeley Municipal Code 23.206.080 to ensure that language regulating Biosafety Level (BSL) Classes 1-4 is clear and consistent with regulations in neighboring jurisdictions and other cities that support a broad range of R&D. Consider repealing the section or amending it to permit BSL-2 in all districts where research and development facilities or laboratories are permitted. 5. Returning to Council with additional recommendations, if any, that would serve to encourage R&D in Berkeley, as determined by staff or that present themselves through the Planning Commission process.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Approve the item with a positive recommendation.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170
31.-
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Such Funds for the Center for Independent Living’s 50th Anniversary From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Author) Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 each from Councilmember Robinson and Councilmember Bartlett, to the Center for Independent Living to fund a Berkeley mural project, street festival, CIL open house, three-day conference on independent living, and other activities for their 50th Anniversary.
Financial Implications:
Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $500
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action Calendar
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Action Calendar - Old Business
32.-
Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report, and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers (Continued from July 26, 2022. Item contains revised and supplemental materials) Revised material (Supp 1)
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution accepting the Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report, and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers submitted 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
33.-
An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 12.76 of the Berkeley Municipal Code and Repealing Ordinance 7643-NS.
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt first reading of an ordinance repealing Chapter 12.76 of the Berkeley Municipal Code and repealing Ordinance 7643-NS.
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950, Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager, (510) 981-7000, Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Council Action Items
34.-
Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution
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Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee) Supplemental material (Supp 3)
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution committing the expenditure of City and state/federal matching/recurring funds on city-maintained roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements in a manner consistent with City, State, and Federal policy on street safety, equity, accessibility, and climate change; refer to the City Manager fully integrate Complete Streets design as defined by the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide in the default engineering standard for city streets; restrict city use of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to only documented cases that require its use for compliance with Federal/State regulations; in all other cases, restrict use of the MUTCD to “engineering judgment.” Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the item to Council with a positive recommendation.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
35.-
Efficiency Unit Ordinance
(Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing, & Economic Development Committee) Supplemental material (Supp 3)
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager and Planning Commission to adopt objective standards for Efficiency Units pursuant to California Housing and Safety Code § 17958.1, developing an ordinance to amend the Berkeley Municipal Code modeled after standards implemented in the City of Davis, the City of Santa Barbara and other cities.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Approve the item with a positive recommendation.
Financial Implications:
Staff time
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Information Reports
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City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update From: City Manager
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
37.-
Federal Economic Relief Spending in Berkeley
From: City Manager
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
38.-
Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2022 From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
39.-
Environment and Climate Commission 2022 Work Plan
From: Environment and Climate Commission
Contact: Billi Romain, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400
40.-
Planning Commission Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan
From: Planning Commission
Contact: Alene Pearson, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400 Public Comment - Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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Vision 2050
Ben Gerhardstein, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley, North Berkeley Now, Bike East Bay and BNHCA.
Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP)/Cesar Chavez Park Emily Galpern
Masha Gutkin
Sandy Emerson
Daniel Larlham
Luke Bailey
Garril Page
Sandra Blair
Kathleen McLauglin
David Mandel
Roberta Wyn
Meryl Siegal
Tro Vatro
Wini Williams
Miranda Morris
Shoshana Uribe (2)
Linda Karr
Morissa Zuckerman
Cynthia Gould
Judy Grether
Charlene Woodcock
Nicole Bloom
Kerna Trottier
Tamara Birdsall
Katya Gerwein
Remi Omodele
Mary Behm-Steinberg
Wanda Warkentin
Elsa Tranter
Gail Mandella
Majid Ghojjeh
Bill Reynolds
Dorothea Dorenz
Ingrid Crickmore
Stacey Singleton
Yvette Bozzini
Barbara Haber
Ryan Hart
Garril Page
Doug Dohrer
Barbara Li Santi
Susan Griffin
Irene Jung-Huang
Nancy Newman
Elizabeth Rood
Ric Keeley
Steve Tracy
Ken and Silvana Blum
Nancy Hormachea
Gail Harrison
Judy Ballinger
Deborah Scott
Eric Naiman
Gina Hassan
David Wallin
Sally Nelson
Laurie Lenrow
Summer Brenner
Erica Roberts
Sarah Elzea
Ernest Isaacs
Bob Schildgen
Tamar Oppenheimer
Chloe Chaundhry
Gillian Heather Geller
Francie Shaw
Lesli Salzinger
Susan Gluss
Jack Kurzweil
Suzanne Pegas
Peter Gleick
Herb Schwartz
Tobey Wiebe
Jean Tepperman
Bruce Bagnell
Tracey Cosgrove
Hannah Meara
Margot Smith
Kathleen Evans
Leslie Sakai
Stefani Berger
Gael Alcock
Wini Williams
Shantee Baker
Sarah Daniels
Melissa Hayes
Anne Rowe
Nicole S.
Shahryar Muzaffar
Joan Wheeler
Leigh Lightfoot
Alex Nguyen
Daniel Larlham
Kat Schaaf
Kelly Hammargren
Maureen Fitzgerald
Esther Brass
Alexandre Chorin
Meryl Siegal
Maureen Daggett
Robert Bloomberg (2)
Katharine Carrillo
Ilse Eden
Dan Slobin
Arthur Braufman
Mimi Moungovan
Feleciana Feller
Ken Krich
John Porter
Jonathan Newman
James McGrath
Sarah Van Cleave
Leah Shelleda
Collette Tureene
Maxina Ventura
Shoshana Dembitz
Martin Nicolaus (Book – Love Letters to the Park)
Janine Brown
Sally Francis
Alan McCornick
Kit Robinson
Riley Taylor
Randy Marks
Susan Oppie
6 similarly-worded form letter (I greatly appreciate)
28 similarly-worded form letters ((I am one of the rapidly) Fishing at the Berkeley Waterfront: What is it Worth? – A Draft Summary Report San Francisco State University
IKE Kiosks
Dahlia Armon
Todd Andrew (2)
Jane Tierney
Linda Press Wulf
Soula Culver
Annie Barrows
Margit Roos-Collins
Wini Willaims
Stephanie Thomas
Clay Collett
Maxina Ventura
Bruce Brody and Lin Druschel
Morgan Read
Margot Smith
Susan Boat
Kieron Slaughter (2)
Luma Corte, on behalf of Fourth Street Merchants
Patricia Zambryski
Janice Murota (2)
Constance Anderson
Zipporah Collins
Joseph Klems
David Bullitt, on behalf of Heroic Italian Restaurant
Karen Rusiniak
David Ndeto, on behalf of TCHO Chocolate
Jack Lavac, on behalf of Visit Berkeley & Berkeley Film Office Donald Rothberg
James Lerager
Temporary Suspension of the Use of Tear Gas, Smoke and Pepper Spray, Associated with the Protest at People’s Park Jack Kurzweil
Eric Friedman
Ron Jacobs
Metztli Hamelius
Lily Colby
Gerard Jamin
Hali Hammer
Terri Compost
Carol Denney
Summer Brenner
Sarah Cadorette
Tobey Wiebe
Russell Lee
Thomas Luce
Zepatitis B
Yadi
Maryann O’Sullivan
Gabe Gartland
Nathan Sweet
Juliet Lee
Emilio Fentanes
Sheila Goldmacher
John Selawsky
Anne-Lise Francois
Phoebe Anne Sorgen
Alissa Weber
Jan Ruchlis
Sara Antunovich
Melanie Lawrence
Councilmember Harrison (2)
Martina Reaves
Anna Tseselsky
Alan Haber
Toby Blome
Maxina Ventura
Tom Pache
Wendy Alfsen
Margaret Pritt
Adele and David Crady
Vicki Young
Glenda Pawsey
Ken Kratz
Anya Worley-Ziegmann
Sharon Gillars
K.B. Townsend
Amy Eden
Robert Feuer
Rachel Jamison
Sarena Kuhn
Karly Stark
AJ Schaerer
Ashe DeLong
Justin Lee
Sydney Selix
29 similarly-worded form letters (Hello, my name is)
Save People’s Park
Diana Bohn
James Mattson
Chrissy Hoffman
Derek Gaither
Lavell Young (2)
Paul Lee
Blair Beekman
Keith Nickolaus
Patricia Maud Engel
Bryan Graham
Ken Kratz
Terri Compost
Wildfire Safety
David Schindler
Henry DeNero, on behalf of the Hillside Association of Berkeley and it’s Hillside Fire Safety Group (2) Bruce Brody
Suzi Peterson and Alan Sher
David Sprague
Sondra Schlesinger
Park Usage Fees - Kite Festival, S.F. Mime Troupe, et al Eric Friedman
Judith Thomas
Sally Nelson
Gael Alcock
Esfandiar Imani
Summer Brenner
Jill Schalet
Louise Kimball
Susan Ashworth
Barbara Ancher
Rafael Gonzalez
Wini Williams
Youth Commission
Cecilia Lunaparra
21 similarly-worded form letters
Warrantless Searches/BPD Policy 311
Jennifer Wilks
Alexandra Mitnick
T.C Shu
Li Shu
David T.
Gary Amado
Billy McDonald
Iris Hagen Ratowsky
Thomas Luce
Summi Kaipa
Betty Kano
Shellmound
Stephanie Manning
Richard Schwartz (2)
Peter Walker
David Lutes
California Norma
Linda Newton
Elana Auerbach
John Curl
Jyl Lutes
Christy Fischer, on behalf of Trust for Public Land
Sylvie Woog
Hopkins Corridor
George Porter, on behalf of Commission on Aging
Bob Flasher (2)
E-Bikes
Fredda Cassidy
Jeff Hoover
Julie Elis
Robert Byler
Housing Element
Kendra Ma, on behalf of TranForm
Ellen Lake, on behalf of the Kala Art Institute
Harvey McKeon
North Berkeley Now Housing and Climate Action
Sophia DeWitt, on behalf of East Bay Housing Organization Junior Jackets Sports Team Asked To Leave San Pablo Park Moni Law (2)
Angela Jernigan
Sheila Jordan
Jr Jackets
Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
12 similarly-worded form letters
Pedestrian Safety
Wende Micco
Roger Hallsten
Rachel Bradley
Robin Kirby
Bio Lab/Bayer
Berkeley Neighborhood Council
Dana Perls, on behalf of Friends of the Earth
COVID-19, Monkeypox, Vaccinations and Masks
Marilyn Kaplan (2)
Anne McClintock
Harriet Tubman Terrace
Libby Lee-Egan and Mari Mendonca
Joining the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Lawsuit Susan Candell
Crime
Katya Stoakes
Alex Merenkov
Isobel Dozier
Shattuck Cinemas
Charlene Woodcock
BART Development
Jean Peters
Malea Raffetseder
Toxic Pesticides
Maya Cohen
SB 9
Dorothy Berndt
Golden Duplex
Henry Caro
Unresolved City Matter – Closing Business License
Bill Creasi
CalPERS Bills Going Up
Eric Lerman
Union Pacific Railroad
Robert Kroll
Rat Birth Control
Andie Grace
Tony Benado
Telegraph Avenue is an Eyesore
Joann Philbin
Property Tax Exemption for Nonprofits
Barbara Gilbert
Toxic Waste Disposal
David Lerman
1598 University Avenue Planned 8-Story Building
Bill Kristy
Homelessness
Mike Palmer
Bond Measure L
Geoff Lomaz (3)
Henry Oyekanmi
West Berkeley Budget Priorities
4 similarly-worded form letters
Rent Control
Bryce Nesbitt
Affordable Housing
Ann Campbell
EDI to Phase Out Bowel and Bladder Care
Tamar Michai Freeman
City of Berkeley Corruption
Walter Wood
Teaching BUSD Kids To Swim
David Lerman
Recruit Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board Members
Todd Andrew
Incessant Dog Barking
Norma J F Harrison
Misuse of jessearreguin.com Website
David Lerman
Underground Wiring on Eton Avenue
Fredora H. Darmstadt
Restoring Bus Service
Marilyn Sagna
Ika Simpson
5G Cell Towers
Omowale Fowles
Natural Gas Ban in Berkeley
Stella Kim
No Whites Allowed – POC House
Janice Barton
Public Financing
Omowale Fowles
Catherin Huchting
Measure P
Joel Libove
Covid Eviction Moratorium
Daniel Lorence
Things I Miss About Berkeley
M.E. Lawrence
Car-Free Berkeley
Ken Stein
University Campus Police Department
Carol Denney
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Infrastructure
David Lerman
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
David Luz
Supplemental Communications and Reports
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