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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1404 LE ROY AVE, BERKELEY 94708
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: 6:07 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin.
Absent: None.
Land Acknowledgement Statement: The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000 -year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay com munities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.
Ceremonial Matters: In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Recognition of Yali’s Café, Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, and Lox Stock & Bagel for offering healthier food and beverage choices
City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 13 speakers.
Public Comment by Employee Unions (first regular meeting of the month): None
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 13 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Recess Items
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1. Contract: Downtown Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute a contract and any amendments with the Downtown Berkeley YMCA in the amount of $130,176 for fitness center memberships for City employees for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,016–N.S.
2. Contract No. 32200058 Amendment: ACI Payments, Inc for Recreation Online Registration System Credit Card Transaction Processing Fees From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32200058 with ACI Payments, Inc (ACI) increasing the contract amount by $35,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $185,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,017–N.S.
3. Stipend for Echo Lake Camp Staff
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving up to a $500/week stipend for certain Echo Lake Camp daily-rated staff working in the summer of 2023, starting July 30, 2023.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,018–N.S.
4. Contract No. 100692-4 Amendment: Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 100692-4 and any necessary future amendments with Serological Research Institute (SERI) for the Police Department, increasing the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $3,000,000 while the contract expiration will remain June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: State Proposition 172 Fund - $1,000,000 Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,019–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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5. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of July 10 (special closed), July 11 (regular), July 18 (special), July 24 (special closed and special) and July 25 (special and regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Establish 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the City Council regular meeting schedule for 2024, with starting times of 6:00 p.m.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,020–N.S.
7. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board nominated by Councilmember Humbert.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,021–N.S.
8. Contract: NetFile for Online Campaign Report, Public Financing, and Form 700 Filing and Tracking
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Westcoast Online Information Systems, Inc. dba NetFile for an amount not to exceed $170,700 for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2028 for online campaign report, public financing, and Form 700 filing, processing, web posting, and tracking.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $170,700
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,022–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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9. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on September 12, 2023
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: Varous Funds - $9,990,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
10. Contract: Swifthawk LLC for Project Management & Consulting From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Swifthawk, LLC to provide project management and consulting services for the Fire Department from August 7, 2023 to August 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
Financial Implications: Measure FF Fund - $600,000
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,023–N.S.
11. Contract No. 32300094 Amendment: Restoration Family Counseling Center for Counseling, Education and Support
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300094 for Counseling, Education and Support for the Fire Department (Department); with Restoration Family Counseling Center Inc. (RFCC), increasing the total contract amount from $80,000 to $308,000.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $228,000
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,024–N.S.
12. 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 each of the following: Fiscal Year 2024, Fiscal Year 2025, and Fiscal Year 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,025–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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13. Taxi Scrip Redemption Window Cash Drawer Increase
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Manager or her designee to increase the cash drawer amount for the weekly Taxi Scrip Redemption window from $15,000 to $20,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,026–N.S.
14. Contract: The Housing Workshop for Social Housing Models & Market Analysis From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with The Housing Workshop to provide policy model research and market analysis to inform social housing initiatives for the Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services (HHCS) from September 13, 2023 to September 13, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $175,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,027–N.S.
15. Expenditure Contract: Persimmony International for Electronic Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Documentation From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an expenditure agreement, and any amendments or extensions, with Persimmony International for ongoing system maintenance of web-based Medi- Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) time study documentation, and Targeted Case Management (TCM) documentation. The contract will be in an encumbered amount of $289,011 for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,028–N.S.
16. Contract No. 31900009 Amendment: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for McKinley House (2111 McKinley Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900009 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) through November 1, 2025, adding $287,712 for a total contract amount of $945,424, to fund Mental Health clients living at 2111 McKinley Avenue in Berkeley. This will extend the contract by two years.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,029–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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17. Contract: Sensis, Inc. for Recruitment and Marketing Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Sensis, Inc. for recruitment and marketing services, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 over two years: $125,000 in the first year, with an option to renew for a second year for an additional $125,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,030–N.S.
18. Establish Classification and Salary Range – Lactation Counselor From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the unrepresented classification of Lactation Counselor with an hourly salary range of $41.1351 - $50.0000, and an annual salary range of $85,561.0080 - $104,000.00, in order to utilize grant funding to employ an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who will oversee the City’s Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and provide additional public health services to the City of Berkeley community.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,031–N.S.
19. Revise Classification and Salary Range – Paramedic
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution revising the classification of Paramedic to an hourly salary range of $30.00-$40.00 per hour (currently $30.00-$45.00 per hour) to offset unanticipated budgetary impacts due to overtime. This recommendation and proposed Resolution follow Council consideration of this item in Closed Session on July 24, 2023.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,032–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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20. Memorandum of Understanding: Berkeley Police Association From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution 1) approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter referred to as “MOU”) with the Berkeley Police Association (hereafter referred to as the “Union”) for a three-year term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 and authorizing the City Manager to execute and implement the terms and conditions of employment set forth in the new MOU and to make non- substantive edits to the format and language of the MOU in alignment with the tentative agreement, and conforming to legal requirements; and 2) approving a new Classification and Salary table for Representation Units E and F that implement the salary adjustments reflected in the new MOU and supersede Resolution No. 69,965,- N.S. The terms of the proposed 2023-2026 MOU are within the parameters of authority approved by Council in closed session. The proposals were ratified by the Union following a three-day vote that concluded on August 14, 2023.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,033–N.S. as revised in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from the City Manager.
21. Grant Applications: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and State Funds For Six City Infrastructure Improvement Projects
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt six Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit grant applications to six federal (BIL) and state-funded competitive grant programs for City Infrastructure improvement projects; accept any grants; execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments; and that Council authorize the implementation of the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grants.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,034–N.S. (Berkeley Waterfront University Ave Shoreline), Resolution No. 71,035–N.S. (Interstate 80 and Aquatic Park Lagoon), Resolution No. 71,036–N.S. (West Berkeley and Aquatic Park Lagoon), Resolution No. 71,037–N.S. (Santa Fe Railroad Track to Park), Resolution No. 71,038–N.S. (Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Services Center), and Resolution No. 71,039–N.S. (South Berkeley Senior Center).
Consent Calendar
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22. Utility Easement: Bolivar Drive – East Bay Municipal Utility District From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to convey a utility easement to the East Bay Municipal Utility District along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,883–N.S. as revised in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 by the City Manager. Second reading scheduled for October 3, 2023.
23. Serving inclement weather needs, RV dwellers, and other vehicle dwellers through the Encampment Mobile Mental Health Wellness Team, as is feasible, within parameters of the state-approved project plan
From: Homeless Services Panel of Experts
Recommendation: That Council refer to staff to include providing services to meet inclement weather needs of the unhoused and provide services to RV, and other vehicle, dwellers, as is feasible, within the parameters of the state-approved plan.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Josh Jacobs, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400 Action: Approved recommendation.
24. Authorization for an Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meeting in October 2023
From: Homeless Services Panel of Experts
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing one additional meeting of the Homeless Services Panel of Experts in October 2023, which would restore one general meeting given that 3 special meetings were otherwise used to address Measure P allocations.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Josh Jacobs, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,040–N.S.
25a. Accommodating Client Literacy and Cognitive Challenges in Community Agency Allocation Funding Process as to Homeless Providers From: Homeless Services Panel of Experts
Recommendation: That Council refer to staff to include in the community agency allocation funding RFP a question to homeless services providers as to how homeless services providers plan to accommodate clients with literacy and cognitive challenges.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Josh Jacobs, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400 Action: See action for Item 25b.
Consent Calendar
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25b. Companion Report: Accommodating Client Literacy and Cognitive Challenges in Community Agency Allocation Funding Process as to Homeless Providers From: City Manager
Recommendation: Take no action on the Homeless Services Panel of Experts’ recommendation, as staff have already included in the community agency allocation funding Request for Proposals (RFP) a question to homeless services providers as to how they plan to accommodate clients with literacy and cognitive challenges.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Approved recommendation in Item 25b.
Council Consent Items
26. Appoint Ayanna Davis to the Berkeley Housing Authority Board From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Ayanna Davis to serve on the Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a four-year term.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,041–N.S.
27. Excused Absence for Councilmember Kate Harrison
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Excuse Councilmember Kate Harrison from the September 19, 2023 Council meeting as a result of attending to official business of the City.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation.
28. Letter to State Legislators Regarding San Pablo Park Pool Project From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Send a letter to the requesting state budget allocations for capital improvements at San Pablo Park including the Frances Albrier Community Center and San Pablo Park Pool.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Vice-Mayor Bartlett added as a co-sponsor. Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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29. 51B BRT + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee)
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
1. Refer to the City Manager commencement of a feasibility analysis and community engagement process to develop options for the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) improvements along AC Transit’s 51B route; options are to be developed in tandem with internal city departments, including Public Works, Fire, Police Traffic Unit, and Economic Development, and interagency partners, including AC Transit, the Alameda County Transportation Commission, BART, Caltrans, UC Berkeley, and WETA; community engagement is to emphasize students, transportation advocates, transit riders, the disability rights community, the faith community, the senior community, local merchants, the business community, the arts community, and tenants; consultation with AC Transit and UC Berkeley Bear Transit on planning, scoping, and implementation is to begin as soon as possible; staff are encouraged to explore and pursue quick build improvements.
2. Refer $150,000 to the FY 2024-2025 budget process to increase the budget for the city’s ADA Transition Plan capital project to prioritize and implement ADA improvements at the city’s intersections, such as curb cuts, auditory functions of crossing signals, bulb-outs, shortening crossing distances, and other safety improvements.
3. Refer $150,000 to the FY 2025-2026 budget process for consulting costs to conduct corridor studies along University Avenue, from Seawall Drive, to Oxford Street, and along Oxford Street and Fulton Street, from Virginia Street to Durant Avenue, to identify appropriate road safety improvements that advance city-adopted safety, transportation, and climate goals and are continuous with work currently underway on the Addison Bicycle Boulevard, and explore improvements for curb management, i.e. accessible parking (blue curbs), management of curb space for third party delivery service, etc.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To forward the item to Council with a positive recommendation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Approved recommendation as recommended by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee.
Council Consent Items
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30. Budget Referral: Refer $100,000 to the FY 23 and FY 24 AAO #1 to beautify Vacant Storefronts in Berkeley Commercial Districts
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Refer $100,000 to the FY 23 and FY 24 AAO #1 to help fund art or district branding vinyl window graphics on vacant storefronts in Berkeley Commercial Districts to beautify our Commercial Districts. The fund would be administered by the Downtown Berkeley Association on behalf of all Commercial Districts, and would reimburse property owners for 50% of the entire cost of the project: 1. Artist fee; 2. Costs associated with non-commercial printed material that is ideally non-plastic (may be vinyl if no alternative exists); 3. Installation of non- commercial window graphics
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Approved recommendation.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Humbert.
31. Budget Referral: Miyawaki “Pocket Forest” Pilot Program to Support Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity, Cooling, Noise Reduction, Health, and Equity From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the November 2023 Budget Process $140,000 to fund staffing, materials, and consultants for a Miyawaki Pocket Forest Pilot Project, including the planting of two pocket forests on City of Berkeley sites, preferably in areas most impacted by poor air quality, and a report to Council on opportunities and funding for a broader Citywide Miyawaki Forest program. Should November 2023 funding not be available, refer to subsequent budget processes for consideration.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: Mayor Arreguin added as a co-sponsor. Approved recommendation including supplemental material in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 from Councilmember Hahn, further amended to include consideration of the Here/There site as a potential pilot site. Supplemental material removes co-sponsor.
Council Action Items
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32. Designating Open Space Adjacent to and in Front of Old Berkeley City Hall as a Linear City Park Pursuant to BMC 6.42
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution designating open space in front of Old City Hall as linear City park space and formally dedicate this site for permanent recreational use pursuant to BMC 6.42.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 71,042–N.S. with an amended resolved clause as written below and including the Council Report as Exhibit A to the resolution.
NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the Berkeley-owned open space and land adjacent to and in front of Old City Hall is designated as an official part of City park land and infrastructure. This includes the land identified in the greyed box on page 2 of the council report, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is the area between the buildings and right of way excluding the area that is subject to a lease between the County and City of Berkeley.
Information Calendar
33. LPO NOD: 60 Panoramic Way, #LMIN2023-0001
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
34. LPO NOD: 1960 San Antonio Avenue/645 Arlington Avenue, #LMSAP2022-0005 From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
35. LPO NOD: 803 Delaware Street, LMSAP2023-0002
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 0 speakers.
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Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Hahn.
Councilmember Hahn absent 8:25 p.m. – 8:27 p.m.
Adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Communications
Item #29: 51 BRT + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements
1. Bike East Bay
2. Raul Maldonado
Berkeley Crime
3. Anthony Felli, Regional Vice President, Skates on the Bay (2)
4. Nina Lyons
5. Pamela Michaud
6. Benjamin Stein
7. Peter Radu
8. Colleen McCann
9. Mike Kim
10. Nina Lyons
11. Diana Rossi
12. Peter Horsemann
13. Linda Laskowski
14. Teresa Clarke
15. Melissa Little
16. Rebecca Thomas
17. Ryan Kidd
18. Joshua Bloom
19. Shok Saidmuradov
20. Shannon Holloway
21. Peter Hosemann
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
22. Emily Benner
23. Laura Lake Gediman
24. Alex Merenkov
25. Rosemarie Klems
26. Katie Johnson
27. Isaac Dietz
28. Mary S.
29. Rosa Perez
Communications
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Daylight Strawberry Creek/Civic Center Park
30. Jessica Hall
31. Juliet Lamont and Phil Price
32. Diana Bohn
33. Jennifer Ware
34. Stacie Degeneffe
35. Summer Brenner
BART Transit Oriented Development and Parking
36. John Hitchen
37. Barbara Flasher
38. Michai Freeman
39. Markus Feyh
40. Chris Watters
41. Mikayla Fussman
42. Nat Kane
43. Peter Waller
44. Christine Goldin
45. Marija Hillis
46. Peggy Scott
2720 Hillegass/Willard Clubhouse
47. Julie Obbard
48. Alex Stec
Housing
49. Aimee Baldwin (3)
50. Meryl Siegal
Reforest Berkeley
51. Glenn Alex
52. Ruby Lee
53. Mike Vandeman
Shellmound
54. Sophia DeWitt, on behalf of East Bay Housing Organizations
Fukushima
55. Richard Tamm
56. Francine Cavaliere
57. Dawn DelMonte (2)
58. Sally Nelson
59. Bjorn Fox
60. Nori Hudson
61. Jose Arau
62. Juli Dickey
Communications
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63. Jose Franklin Arau
3050 College Avenue
64. Janet Miller (2)
Help Shape the Library’s Strategic Plan
65. Aimee Reeder
Lawrence Hall Neighborhood Issues
66. Emily Starr
Berkeley’s Business Districts
67. Jack Kurzweil
Racial Injustices
68. Aimee Baldwin
Public Works Transportation Division
69. Hamid Mostowfi, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission Co-Secretary
Bio Labs
70. Steve Shmanske
71. Sandina Robbins
People’s Park
72. Tobey Wiebe
73. Rod Gutierrez
Here/There Now Fence
74. Mike Kim
75. Nicole Sullivan
Berkeley Police Department Investigation
76. Diana Bohn
77. Mary Behm-Steinberg
78. Janie Schroeder (2)
79. Tobey Wiebe
80. Nathan Mizell
Fire Danger
81. Susan Nunes
82. Councilmember Hahn
Cell Antennas
83. Stephanie Thomas
84. Constance Anderson
Communications
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85. Phoebe Thomas Sorgen
Encampment at 8th & Harrison
86. Yesica Prado (3)
87. Peter Radu, Neighborhood Services, City Manager’s Office Appoint Police Chief Louis
88. Marvin Snow
Secondhand Smoke
89. Carol Denney
90. Rebecca Day-Rodriguez, on behalf of Health, Housing & Community Services
Mortgage Relief Program
91. Carole Marasovic
Rental Inspection Program Proposal
92. Christopher La Combe
Virginia/Oxford Intersection
93. Theo Posselt
Fire Inspection Bill
94. Jane Kitchel
Youth Representation on the Environmental and Climate Commission
95. Kristen Anderson
Roots Near Sidewalk and Curb
96. Barry Horwitz
New City Manager
97. Carol Denney
Battery Recycling
98. David Lerman
Conflict of Interest/Trying to Find Children
99. Lavell Young
Golden Gate Horse Racing
100. Jim Renella
Homelessness
101. Eric Friedman
102. Aimee Baldwin
Communications
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Cub Scout Requirement
103. Jason Hertenstein
Ohlone Greenway
104. Howard Goldberg (2)
105. Cindi Goldberg
106. Lisa Chow
107. Mary Behm-Steinberg
108. Eric Cheng
New Apartments and Business’
109. Steven Schuyler
Star Alliance
110. Peter Bruce DuMont (2)
Oakland International Airport Public Review
111. Port of Oakland
Fire Ready Fest
112. Berkeley Fire Department (2)
#DiscoveredinBerkeley – Squishy Robots
113. Liz Redman, on behalf of the Office of Economic Development
Current State of the City of Berkeley
114. Assal Sharifi
Jr. Jackets Football Support
115. Eric Friedman
Request for Action – Police Budget, Building Heights, etcetera’s 116. Dan.auten@
URL’s Only
117. Vivian Warkentin (8)
118. [email protected]
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #29: 51 BRT + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements 119. Raul Maldonado, East Bay YIMBY Lead
120. Kiaran Katyal-Tan
121. Chuck Siegel, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
122. 5 similarly-worded form letters
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Item #31: Budget Referral: Miyawaki “Pocket Forest” Pilot Program to Support Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity, Cooling, Noise Reduction, Health, and Equity 123. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Hahn Item #32: Designating Open Space Adjacent to and in Front of Old Berkeley City Hall as a Linear City Park Pursuant to BMC 6.42
124. Isabelle Gaston
125. Carol Hirth
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #4: Contract No. 100692-4 Amendment: Serological Research Institute for DNA Test Services
126. Elana Auerbach
Item #20: Memorandum of Understanding: Berkeley Police Association 127. Supplemental material, submitted by Human Resources Item #22: Utility Easement: Bolivar Drive – East Bay Municipal Utility District 128. Revised material, submitted by Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Item #29: 51 BRT + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements 129. Eric Johnson
130. Mary Ann Furda
131. Tawny Reynolds
132. Phyllis Orrick
133. Mario Valadez
134. Alfred Twu
135. Lee Bishop
136. 12 similarly-worded form letters
Item #32: Designating Open Space Adjacent to and in Front of Old Berkeley City Hall as a Linear City Park Pursuant to BMC 6.42
137. Marsha Feinland
138. Paola Laverde
139. Max Ventura
140. Jean Tepperman
141. Erika Shore
142. Marian Wolfe
143. Carole Cool
144. Susana Porte
145. Summer Brenner
146. Gael Alcock
147. Miranda Ewell
148. Jane White
149. Rachel Katz
150. Stephen Most
151. Laura Galligan
152. Cate Leger
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153. Helga Recke
154. William Pettus
155. Sally Nelson
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #4: Contract No. 100692-4 Amendment: Serological Research Institute for DNA Test Services
156. Elana Auerbach
Item #28: Letter to State Legislators Regarding San Pablo Park Pool Project 157. Claudia Kawczynska
158. Cameron Woo
Item #29: 51 BRT + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements 159. Melinda Howard-Herrarte, on behalf of the Sierra Club 160. Alden Mudge
161. Councilmember Humbert
162. Maulin Chokshi
163. Igor Tregub, on behalf of the Alameda County Democratic Party 164. Sean Gibson
165. 14 similarly-worded form letters
Item #30: Budget Referral: Refer $100,000 to the FY 23 and FY 24 AAO #1 to beautify Vacant Storefronts in Berkeley Commercial Districts 166. Steve Kromer
Item #31: Budget Referral: Miyawaki “Pocket Forest” Pilot Program to Support Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity, Cooling, Noise Reduction, Health and Equity 167. Daniel Gluesenkamp, on behalf of California Institute for Biodiversity 168. Jess Login and students, Malcolm X Elementary School 169. Hazel Copithorne
170. Lola Leeman
171. Ivan Fisher
Item #32: Designating Open Space Adjacent to and in Front of Old Berkeley City Hall as a Linear City Park Pursuant to BMC 6.42
172. Virginia Warheit
173. Pamela Drake
174. Diana Bohn
175. Erin Diehm
176. Juliet Lamont and Phil Price
177. Harvey Smith
178. Janet Levenson
179. Deborah Green
Miscellaneous Communications
180. Mr. Eid