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AN N O T AT E D AGE N D A
S P E CI AL M E E T I NG O F THE
B E R K E LE Y CI T Y C O U N CIL
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
5:00 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 – MARK HUMBERT
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 5:16 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin
Absent: None.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 9 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
1. Confirming the Results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election From: City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution: a) Confirming the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election; and b) Declaring the passage of Measure M – Vacancy Tax, and Measure N – Article 34 Low-Income Housing.
2. Adopt an Ordinance amending the Berkeley Municipal Code to incorporate the passage of Measure M – Vacancy Tax.
3. Adopt a Resolution codifying the text of Measure N – Article 34 Low-Income Housing.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: 1. Adopted Resolution No. 70,627–N.S. (Confirm Results); 2. Adopted Ordinance No. 7,849-N.S. (Measure M - Vacancy Tax); 3. Adopted Resolution No. 70,628–N.S. (Measure N - Article 34 Low-Income Housing).
2. Grant Contracts with the State Coastal Conservancy to receive the FY2022 State Budget Allocation of $15 Million for improvement projects at the Berkeley Waterfront
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute grant contracts with the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) to receive the FY2022 State Budget Allocation of $15 Million for improvement projects at the Berkeley Waterfront for the following projects: 1. Dredging of the Marina Main Channel, 2.
Replacement of D and E Dock system, 3. Improvements to Cesar Chavez Park Pathways, 4. Improvements to the South Cove West Parking Lot, and 5.
Environmental Review and Design of the Pier-Ferry Project.
Financial Implications: $15 million in revenue.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,629–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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3. City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the appointment of Council representatives to City Council Standing Policy Committees, Partnership Committees, Regional Bodies and Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions for a term ending on January 31, 2024 or until new appointments are made.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,630–N.S. amended to appoint Councilmember Kesarwani to the Public Safety Committee and appoint Councilmember Humbert to the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, and appoint Councilmember Hahn as the Alternate to ABAG.
4. Appointment of the Vice-President of the Council
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Councilmember Ben Bartlett to be the Vice-President of the Council for a term beginning December 14, 2022 to December 5, 2023 and Councilmember Susan Wengraf to be the Vice President of the Council for a term beginning December 6, 2023 to December 1, 2024 or until new appointments are made.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,631–N.S.
5. Seating Arrangements for Councilmembers during City Council Meetings From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 70,202–N.S. and changing the seating placement of City Councilmembers on the dais to accommodate the newly-elected councilmember and newly appointed Vice-Mayor, as follows (From left to right, facing the dais): Humbert, Kesarwani, Harrison, Bartlett, Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson, Taplin.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 70,632–N.S.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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Communications
Item #2: Grant Contracts with the State Coastal Conservancy to receive the FY2022 State Budget Allocation of $15 Million for improvement projects at the Berkeley Waterfront
1. Camille Antinori (2)
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
• None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
• None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #2: Grant Contracts with the State Conservancy to receive the FY2022 State Budget Allocation of $15 Million for improvement projects at the Berkeley Waterfront
2. James McGrath