Tuesday, October 10, 2023 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 1
ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 10, 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: 6:32 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 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. Adjourned in Memory of Lloyd A. Edwards II, Berkeley Native and Civic Leader
2. Adjourned in Memory of all persons who have died through acts of terrorism City Manager Comments:
The City Manager presented an update on the Homeless Response Team .
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 11 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Harrison) to accept an urgency item from Councilmember Robinson pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) entitled Opening the Dwight Triangle.
Vote: All Ayes.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 11 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett, Harrison.
Councilmember Harrison absent 7:42 p.m. – 8:01 p.m.
Councilmember Bartlett absent 7:43 p.m. – 8:01 p.m.
Consent Calendar
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Urgent Item: Opening the Dwight Triangle
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager to open the fence-enclosed space in the Dwight Triangle, at the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Dwight Way, for public use and recreation.
Additionally, refer to the City Manager to install permanent chess tables and benches and to consider any landscaping improvements deemed necessary by staff.
Refer $25,000 to the November AAO #1 budget process for improvements to the Dwight Triangle, including but not limited to permanent chess tables, benches, landscaping improvements, traffic calming, and signage associated with opening the Dwight Triangle for public use and recreation. City staff should consider if existing funds are able to be utilized to allow the space to be improved sooner.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Approved recommendation.
Consent Calendar – Continued Business
A. 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 (Continued from October 3, 2023)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,888-N.S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Title 23, and repealing BMC Chapter 12.99, relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Hahn, Wengraf.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,888–N.S.
Second Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Hahn, Wengraf; Absent – Bartlett, Harrison.
Consent Calendar
1. ***Item Removed by the City Manager*** City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions
From: City Manager
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Consent Calendar
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2. Write-Off of a Delinquent Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 Owed by Kidventurez, Inc.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the write-off of the outstanding loan balance of $25,000 owed by Kidventurez Inc. to the City’s federally-funded Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) in accordance with the RLF Administrative Plan.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,064–N.S.
3. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on October 10, 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: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
4. Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, Fiscal Years 2024 - 2026 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt five Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with Alameda County to provide congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support, senior center activities and information and assistance services to seniors for the following programs for Fiscal Year 2024 thru Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2024- FY2026):
a. Congregate Meals in an amount not to exceed $213,000; b. Home Delivered Meals in an amount not to exceed $440,000; c. Family Caregiver Support Program in an amount not to exceed $126,500; d. Senior Center Activities in an amount not to exceed $136,000; and e. Information and Assistance Services in an amount not to exceed $460,000.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,065–N.S. (Congregate Meals), Resolution No. 71,066–N.S. (Home Delivered), Resolution No. 71,067–N.S. (Family Caregiver), Resolution No. 71,068–N.S. (Senior Center), Resolution No. 71,069–N.S. (Information and Assistance).
Consent Calendar
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5. Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in City Data Services for Streamlined Community Agency Contract Administration and Monitoring
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32100038 with City Data Services (CDS) to allocate $10,760 to develop and maintain a Homelessness Prevention module in the online data management system utilized by the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services (HHCS) for a total contract not to exceed amount of $139,400.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $10,760
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,070–N.S.
6. Establish Classification and Salary Range – Graphic Designer From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the unrepresented classification and salary range of Graphic Designer as outlined, with an hourly range of $39.5233 - $48.5000 and an annual salary range of $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,071–N.S.
7. Contract: EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments which align with the City of Fremont’s existing contract and any amendments with EdgeSoft Inc., to provide data automation services and support for the Toxics Management Division from December 1, 2023 until November 31, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $128,375.
Financial Implications: CUPA Fund - $128,375
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,072–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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8. Contract: Flock Safety to Provide ALPR Cameras Services Pursuant to Resolution No. 71,013-N.S.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Flock Safety to provide Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras services for the Berkeley Police Department (BPD), in an amount of $344,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $425,000, and extending the term for a period of time of two years from the date of implementation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,073–N.S.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Hahn; Absent – Bartlett, Harrison.
9. Contract No. 32300191 Amendment: Pacific Site Management: Landscaping Services for Public Works and Health, Housing, and Community Services Department
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300191 with Pacific Site Management to increase the spending authority by $150,000 for a total not to exceed $260,000.
Financial Implications: See Report.
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,074–N.S.
10. Contract No. 108037-1 Amendment: MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to Contract No. 108037-1, with MSR Mechanical LLC: to increase the contract amount by $350,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $480,000; and to extend the contract term through June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $350,000
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,075–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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11. Grant Application: Safe Routes to BART Grant Program for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to: Submit a grant application to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to receive up to $3 million from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safety-related improvements to the Ohlone Greenway shared-use pathway as part of the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety Project; Accept the grants awarded; and Execute any resultant agreements and amendments.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,076–N.S.
12. Purchase Order: Western Truck Center for Four Front Loaders From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution satisfying requirements of City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 allowing the City to participate in Sourcewell contract bid procedures, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase of four (4) Front Loaders with Western Truck Center in an amount not to exceed $2,050,000.
Financial Implications: Equipment Replacement Fund - $2,050,000 Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,077–N.S.
13. Renewal of the Elmwood Avenue BID for Calendar Year 2024 From: Elmwood Advisory Board
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board’s (hereafter “Elmwood BID Advisory Board” or “the Advisory Board”) recommendation that Council: 1) approve the 2023 Annual Report and preliminary budget for proposed improvements in the District for calendar year 2024; 2) declare its intent to levy an assessment to finance improvements in the District for calendar year 2024 and 3) direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on the renewal and expansion of the assessment area for November 14, 2023.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kieron Slaughter, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,078–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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14. Renewal of the Solano Avenue BID for Calendar Year 2024 From: Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board’s (hereafter “Solano BID Advisory Board” or “the Advisory Board”) recommendation that Council: 1) approve the 2023 Annual Report and preliminary budget on proposed improvements in the District for calendar year 2024; 2) declare its intent to levy an assessment to finance improvements in the District for calendar year 2024; and 3) direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on the renewal of the assessment for November 14, 2023.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Vincent McCoy, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,079–N.S.
Recess 8:01 p.m. – 8:21 p.m.
Action Calendar – Continued Business
B. Status Report - Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention (Continued from October 3, 2023) From: City Manager
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: 3 speakers.
Information Reports
15. Fiscal Year 2024 Civic Arts Grant Awards
From: City Manager
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 2 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Wengraf.
Councilmember Wengraf absent 8:58 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Communications
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Fire Lessons
1. Barbara Gilbert
2. Susan Nunes
3. Kelly Hammargren
Parking Enforcement
4. Jesse McCaffrey
Camping in Parks
5. David Lerman
Waterfront Specific Plan
6. Robert Ofsevit
Southside Complete Streets
7. Dan Auten
Hazardous Waste Drop-off
8. David Lerman
Ohlone Path
9. Carol Denney
Bio Labs
10. Anne Herrick (2)
11. Biolab Watch
Cannabis Assessment
12. Ryan Whitacre
Golden Gate Fields
13. Judd Goodman
Crime
14. Melissa Jones
15. Nina Lyons
Event Signage
16. Isabella
Paving Funding
17. Eric Friedman
Signs Creating Blight
18. Justine Tenzeldam
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Cycling and Pedestrian Upgrades
19. Heather Ball
Parking Ticket Error
20. Constance Hale
Electric Micromobility Permit
21. Todd Andrew
Trash Bills
22. Paul Worthman
Berkeley Today Event Invite
23. Beth Roessner, on behalf of Berkeley Chamber
URL’s Only
24. Vivian Warkentin
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #8: Contract: Flock Safety to Provide ALPR Cameras Services Pursuant to Resolution No. 71,013-N.S.
25. Jean Paul Bourdier
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #A: 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
26. Todd Jersey
27. Theo Posselt
28. Kathleen Frumkin
Consent Calendar
Item #8: Contract: Flock Safety to Provide ALPR Cameras Services Pursuant to Resolution No. 71,013-N.S.
29. Sandy Lee
30. Sabina Ghimire
31. Sagar Jethani
32. Sarika Shinde
33. Jill Travis
34. Roberto Reynoso
35. Karen Skinner
36. Melissa Jones
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Urgent Items
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Such Funds to promote Chess on Telegraph Avenue
37. Urgent item, submitted by Councilmember Robinson
Opening the Dwight Triangle
38. Urgent item, submitted by Councilmember Robinson
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
City Manager Comments
39. Presentation, Homeless Team Update
Item #A: 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
40. George Lakoff
Item #8: Contract: Flock Safety to Provide ALPR Cameras Services Pursuant to Resolution No. 71,013-N.S.
41. Susan Dally
42. Talne
43. Lori Zavela
44. Jeannie Cecka
45. Grace Pokorny
46. Saralynn Ness
47. Ingrid Safranek
Item B: Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012-FY 2021):
Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
48. Presentation, submitted by the Budget Office
49. Jenny Wong, City Auditor
Urgent Items
Opening the Dwight Triangle
50. Greg Hoff
51. Anawin Juntanamalaga
52. Doris Moskowitz, on behalf of Moe’s Books
53. Marc Weinstein, on behalf of Amoeba Music
Miscellaneous Communications
54. Messages from Mr. Eid