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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 19, 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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This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953 and applicable Executive Orders as issued by the Governor that are currently in effect . Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding th is matter may be addressed to Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900. The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. Meetings will adjourn at 11:00 p.m. - any items outstanding at that time will be carried over to a date/time to be specified.
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Preliminary Matters
Report from Closed Session
City Council met in closed session on September 18, 2023, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and provided direction to:
1) Approve a settlement by Compromise and Release, or in the alternative settlement by Stipulated Award with future medical care, as to workers’ compensation matter WC Claim number BER2200121.
2) Approve a settlement by Stipulated Award with future medical care, as to workers’ compensation matters WCAB Case Numbers: ADJ15348795 and ADJ15456130.
3) Approve a settlement in the matter of Harrison v. Martinez et al, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 22CV019169, in the amount of $40,000 in exchange for a release of all claims against the City.
Roll Call: 6:20 p.m.
Present: Taplin, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin
Absent: Kesarwani, Bartlett, Harrison
Councilmember Kesarwani present at 6:22 p.m.
Councilmember Bartlett present at 6:22 p.m.
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 communities 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:
1. Recognition of California Native American Day – September 22, 2023
2. Recognition of the Public Bank of the East Bay
City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 9 speakers.
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Action: M/S/C (Areguin/Kesarwani) to accept an urgency item from the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) entitled Revised Resolution for a Joint Homekey Application and Urgency Ordinance to Amend Contract No. 32200202 Extending the Lease for Real Property at 1461 University.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 17 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison.
Urgency Item: Revised Resolution for a Joint Homekey Application and Urgency Ordinance to Amend Contract No. 32200202 Extending the Lease for Real Property at 1461 University
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt one resolution and one urgency ordinance approving the following actions in support of a Homekey program application by:
1. Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to prepare and submit a joint application together with Memar and HCEB for the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department’s Homekey program for the University Inn permanent supportive housing project.
2. Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to take actions needed for the City’s participation in HCD’s Homekey program, including entering into HCD’s Standard Agreement and any amendments.
3. Authorizing the City Manager, if Homekey funds are awarded, to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32200202 with Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP for the lease of real property located at 1461 University Avenue, Berkeley, extending the term by five months and increasing the total cost by $891,132 for a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $3,896,402 for the purposes of extending the interim non-congregate shelter program at this location.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,043–N.S. and urgency Ordinance No. 7,884–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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1. Contract Amendment for Extending the Lease for the Real Property at 1461 University Avenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt an Urgency Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32200202 with Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP for the real property located at 1461 University Avenue, Berkeley, extending the term for 30 months and increasing the total cost by $5,362,043, for a new contract not-to- exceed amount of $8,367,313, for the purposes of extending the interim noncongregate shelter program at this location.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted urgency Ordinance No. 7,885–N.S.
2. Execute contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at the Rodeway Inn
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate an interim housing program at the Rodeway Inn (1461 University Ave.) through April 30, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,044–N.S.
3. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on September 19, 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: Various Funds - $22,472,259
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
4. 2024 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the 2024 tax rate (effective January 1, 2024) for the transportation network company at the following rates: 56.162 cents on the user for each prearranged trip that originates in the City that is not part of a pooled prearranged trip and 27.424 for each pooled prearranged trip on each user who arranges each prearranged trip that originates in the City and which comprises part of the pooled prearranged trip.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,886–N.S. Second reading scheduled for October 3, 2023.
Consent Calendar
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5. Contract: Options Recovery Services – Encampment-based Mobile Wellness Center Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Options Recovery Services to provide Mobile Wellness services for individuals who are unhoused or living in encampments in Berkeley. The contract will be funded through California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation (INN) funds, for a total not to exceed amount $2,802,400, through June 30, 2028.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,045–N.S.
6. Authorizing a Lease of 830 University Avenue to Lifelong Medical Care From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease for 830 University with Lifelong Medical Care (Lifelong).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,887–N.S. Second reading scheduled for October 3, 2023.
7. Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the 2024 “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 $269,000 for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, which is Federal Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,046–N.S.
8. Revenue Grant: Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept the CTFGP grant and enter into the resultant grant agreement and any amendments, with the California Highway Patrol. This grant is for $59,168 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: One-time Grant Program Fund - $59,168 Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,047–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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9. License Agreement – RM Ventures, LLC, d.b.a, In the Wood Grill & Bar for Nonexclusive Use of the Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a ground license agreement with RM Ventures LLC d.b.a., In the Wood Grill and Bar (In the Wood Grill & Bar) for the nonexclusive use of a portion of the Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Access Path (“Paseo”), a City-owned midblock pedestrian path connecting the City’s Elmwood Parking Lot to College Avenue in the Elmwood Neighborhood Shopping District, for an initial term of five (5) years and authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of this license, under the same terms, after the termination of the initial term.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Item 9 removed from the agenda by the City Manager.
10. Contract No. 32200073 Amendment: Toole Design Group for Engineering Design and Construction Support Services for the Southside Complete Streets Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32200073 with Toole Design Group for engineering design and construction support services for the Southside Complete Streets Project, increasing the contract by $508,602, for a total amount not to exceed $1,790,213, and extending the term of the contract from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,048–N.S.
11. Agreement with Goldsmiths for Strawberry Creek Culvert Repair From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement and Release with Steven and Cathy Goldsmith for repair of a section of Strawberry Creek Culvert. The culvert was reported to have failed on or about October 24, 2021 and the extents of the failure is alleged to include area in both City right-of-way and private property under the Goldsmiths’ home. Per the agreement, the City would expend an amount not to exceed $75,000 toward repair of the creek culvert in exchange for a release of claims relating to the October 24, 2021 culvert failure.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,049–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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12. Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in the City of Berkeley between the California Department of Transportation and the City of Berkeley
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of the State highways within the City of Berkeley. The amendment will address three new traffic signals: 1) a new pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at San Pablo Avenue and Virginia Street 2) a new PHB at San Pablo Avenue and Hearst Street, and 3) a new rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) at Ashby Avenue and California Street.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,050–N.S.
13. Contract No. 9977C Amendment: Portable Computer Systems dba PCS Mobile for Parking Permit and Citation Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 9977C with Portable Computer Systems dba PCS Mobile, increasing the contract amount by $1,650,000 for a total amount not-to- exceed of $3,700,000 and extending the contract term through June 30, 2029.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,051–N.S.
14. Contract No. 32000078 and Contract No. 32000093 Amendments DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to Amend the contract, increasing the amounts as outlined below, and extending the contracts through June 30, 2026:
1. Increasing Contract No. 32000078 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for the Facilities Electrical Division for on-call electrical services in the amount of $300,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $475,000.
2. Increasing Contract No. 32000093 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for the Transportation Division for on-call electrical services for traffic calming devices in the amount of $100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,052–N.S. (Contract No. 32000078); and Resolution No. 71,053–N.S. (Contract No. 32000093).
Consent Calendar
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15. Contract: Turnstone Data Inc. for Parking Data Analytics Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year contract with an option for two one-year extensions, that require no additional funding, with Turnstone Data Inc., to provide parking data analysis and visualization services in an amount not to exceed $375,000 for the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,054–N.S.
Council Consent Items
16. Budget Referral: Berkeley Food Network to address increased demand From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer $200,000 to the November 2023 AAO #1 process to address the increased number of people experiencing food insecurity in Berkeley including people in danger of eviction due to the COVID-19 eviction moratorium expiration and rent debt due to inflation and rental increases. The proposed funding source is FY 2023-2024 Measure P tax receipts.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Councilmember Humbert added as a co-sponsor. Approved recommendation.
Recess 7:50 p.m. – 8:14 p.m.
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Action Calendar – Public Hearings
17. Amendments to Title 23 Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Repeal of Chapter 12.99 to Conform to State Law and Respond to Guidance from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Item contains supplemental material.) (Continued from July 25, 2023) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt the first reading of an ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Title 23, and repealing BMC Chapter 12.99, relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 23 speakers.
M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Taplin, Harrison.
Councilmember Taplin absent 9:09 p.m. – 9:18 p.m.
Action: M/S/C (Kesarwani/Taplin) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – Hahn; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison.
Action: M/S/Failed (Kesarwani/Taplin) to adopt the first reading of an ordinance as submitted in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 by the Planning and Development Department with the following additional direction.
1. Defer adoption of the parking requirement for Hillside Overlay specified in TABLE 23.322-1: REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS and TABLE 23.322-2: REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (EXCLUDING C-T) pending the Fire Department’s completion of an evacuation study specific to ADUs, as requested by HCD in its enforcement letter dated Oct. 17, 2022
2. Accept Policy Alternative 1. Additional prescriptive standards for New Construction ADUs within the front setback in Section 8.
3. Reject Policy Alternative 2. Converted ADUs: Maintain time limit based on when the accessory building or structure was created in Section 8.
4. Accept Policy Alternative 3. Keep Neighbor Noticing Procedures as-is except removing noticing to owner(s) of subject property in Section 8.
5. Add a 20-foot ADU height limit for units in the Hillside Overlay area.
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Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Humbert; Noes – Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Arreguin; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison.
Action: M/S/Failed (Robinson/Arreguin) to adopt the first reading of an ordinance as submitted in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 by Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Wengraf and Hahn with the following additional direction.
1. Accept Policy Alternative 1. Additional prescriptive standards for New Construction ADUs within the front setback in Section 8.
2. Accept Policy Alternative 2. Converted ADUs: Maintain time limit based on when the accessory building or structure was created in Section 8.
3. Accept Policy Alternative 3. Keep Neighbor Noticing Procedures as-is except removing noticing to owner(s) of subject property in Section 8.
4. Add a 20-foot ADU height limit for units in the Hillside Overlay area.
5. Add a revision of the text of the third item in the first row of table 23.322-1 to read “ADU within Hillside Overlay: 1 per ADU unless satisfies the criteria in subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 65852.2.[1]” and the addition of note 1 to that same table: “For purposes of Subdivision (d)(1)(A), no parking space is required if the parcel is located within 0.5 mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21155.”
Vote: Ayes – Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Arreguin; Noes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Humbert; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison.
Action: M/S/Carried (Arreguin/Wengraf) to continue the item to October 3, 2023.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – Hahn; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison.
Council Action Items
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18. Authorizing the City Attorney to Submit an Amicus Brief in Support of the UC Regents in Make UC a Good Neighbor v. Regents of University of California From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to submit an amicus brief in support of the University of California Regents’ in Make UC a Good Neighbor v. The Regents of University of California, currently before the California State Supreme Court on appeal.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor’s Office, (510) 981-7100 Action: Councilmember Humbert added as a co-sponsor. Moved to Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 71,055–N.S.
19. Referral to Rezone Gilman Street to Maximize Revenue Productivity Per Acre From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager and Planning Commission to rezone Gilman Street—a major thoroughfare for entering and exiting the City—from San Pablo Avenue to Interstate 80 to maximize revenue-generating and job-creating uses. Specifically, the rezoning of Gilman Street should consider the following:
Potential for applying the Manufacturing, Research and Development (M-RD) zoning district currently planned for the Pacific Steel Casting site to a portion of Gilman street. The M-RD zoning district seeks to better align with development interest by:
allowing research and development, office, laboratory, and light manufacturing uses currently not permitted by the existing Manufacturing (M) zoning; and removing protections for existing manufacturing uses and constraints associated with certain development standards; and/or Consider a new zoning designation for a portion of Gilman Street west of San Pablo Avenue to I-80 that maximizes revenue productivity per acre via permitted uses and associated development standards; and Extend West Berkeley Commercial District (C-W) zoning on Gilman Street from Ninth Street further west for a certain number of blocks and enhance the flexibility of C-W development standards to increase the likelihood of redevelopment—in coordination with “Keep Innovation in Berkeley” Council referral (passed on Sept. 13, 2022) that seeks to allow research and development uses in C zones. Refer $250,000 to the FY 2024-25 budget process for consulting services to assist with the planning process and associated environmental review and economic analyses.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110 Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Councilmembers Wengraf and Robinson added as co-sponsors. Approved recommendation as amended in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 by Councilmember Kesarwani.
Information Reports
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20. Settlement of California River Watch Notice of Intent to File Suit From: City Manager
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 0 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Taplin) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison.
Adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
Communications
Berkeley’s Crime
1. Robin Kibby
2. Shok Saidmuradov
Police Matters
3. David Freeling
4. Alex Merenkov
5. Carol Denney
Hotel Sales
6. Sabina McMurtry
Visit Berkeley
7. Visit Berkeley
Red Curb
8. Sherleen Brown
9. Amy Campos
Hiring Bonus’
10. Minda Berbeco
Cannabis Policy
11. Getting It Right from the Start
Second Hand Smoke
12. Carol Denny
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Willard Park
13. Vincent Casalaina
14. Mary Oram
Homelessness
15. Sharon Sangco, on behalf of Windsor Management (2)
16. Peter Radu, Neighborhood Services
17. Aimee Baldwin
School Expansion
18. Leila Moncharsh
Ohlone Greenway
19. Rachel Edelson
Seismic Prep
20. John Parman
UN Association Venue
21. Dirk Neyhart
New Construction
22. Dan Auten
Gus Newport
23. Boona Cheema
Black Rep
24. Tanya Dennis, Post Newspaper Reporter
Waterfront Specific Plan
25. Claudia Kawczynska, Chair of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #12: Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in the City of Berkeley between the California Department of Transportation and the City of Berkeley
26. Phyllis Orrick (2)
27. Marc Hedlund
Item #16: Budget Referral: Berkeley Food Network to Address Increase Demand
28. Bob Flasher
29. Bob Whalen
30. Dona Boatright
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Item #17: Amendments to Title 23 Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Repeal of Chapter 12.99 to Conform to State Law and Respond to Guidance from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
31. Revised material, submitted by Planning and Development
Item #19: Referral to Rezone Gilman Street to Maximize Revenue Productivity Per Acre
32. Revised material, submitted by Councilmember Kesarwani Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Urgent Item: Revised Resolution for a Joint Homekey Application and Urgency Ordinance to Amend Contract No 32200202 Extending the Lease for Real Property at 1461 University
33. Urgency item, submitted by Health, Housing and Community Services
34. Eric Friedman
Item #17: Amendments to Title 23 Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Repeal of Chapter 12.99 to Conform to State Law and Respond to Guidance from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
35. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Kesarwani
36. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Wengraf, Councilmember Hahn and Mayor Arreguin
37. Richard Thomason
38. Catherine Huchting
39. Janice Schroeder
40. Tony Corman
41. Virginia Warheit
42. Vicki Sommer
43. Irene Rosenthal
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #17: Amendments to Title 23 Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Repeal of Chapter 12.99 to Conform to State Law and Respond to Guidance from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
44. Presentation, submitted by Planning and Development Department
45. Presentation, submitted by the Fire Department
46. George Porter
47. Rosemary Hardy
48. Carol Hirth
49. Lovell Jarvis
50. Robin Kibby
51. Liinda Twilling and Basil Boutris
52. Meryl Siegal
53. Gregory Murphy
54. Sybil Hatch
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55. Henry DeNero
56. Jan Knecht
57. Donna DeDiemar
58. Ellen Goldblatt
59. Michel Thouati
60. Jenny Wenk
61. Jonathan Khuner
62. Barbara Davis
63. Jon Moses Schickman
64. Bonnie Cediel
65. Nancy Rader
66. Steven Segal
67. Lisa and Tim Goodman
68. John Parman
69. Joann Sullivan
70. Megan Finaly
71. Christopher Kroll
72. David Brandon
73. Chrise de Tournay Birkhahn
74. Susan Nunes Fadley
75. Kathleen Giustino
76. Marjorie Lasky
77. Jonathan Khuner
78. Phyllis Orrick
79. Alexander Benn
80. Michael Katz
81. Judith Schelly
82. Bruce Smith
83. Paul Jacobs
84. Councillmember Hahn
85. Bruce and Bette Flushman
86. Peggy Radel
87. Aviv Nitsan
88. Bryce Nesbitt
89. Peggy Radel
90. Colby Olds
91. Julie Lamont and Phil Price
92. Candace Hyde-Wang
93. Kevin Casey
94. Tom Edwards
95. Becky Price
96. Thomas Plagge
97. Ian Meyers
98. Mary Lee Noonan
99. David Sherertz
100. Kelly Hammargren
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101. John Parman
102. Debra Guckenheimer
103. Fan and Jim Albritton
104. Mary Stevens and Norbert Jeske
105. Joan Lester
106. Patrick Sheahan
107. Nick Eckenwiler
108. Jessica Abbe
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