Tuesday, December 12, 2023 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 1
ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, December 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: 6:03 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:
Presentation from the Auditor on the Measure FF Audit.
City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 20 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 36 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to suspend the rules and adopt temporary rules for public comment on the Consent Calendar as follows: 1) there will be a 45-minute period allotted for all public comments; 2) speaking time is limited to one-minute per speaker.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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1. Amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act to ensure consistency within the Act for cost of living adjustments and committee reporting requirement thresholds
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,889-N.S. amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BMC Chapter 2.12) to (1) amend provisions related to filing requirement thresholds to be consistent with recent amendment to qualification threshold for committees ; and (2) add two dollar amount thresholds to the list of amounts subject to cost of living adjustments in order to maintain consistency with other associated amounts.
First Reading Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Wengraf.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sam Harvey, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6950 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,889–N.S.
2. Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23 (Zoning Ordinance), the Zoning Map, General Plan Land Use Diagram, and the General Plan Relating to the Southside Zoning Implementation Program of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,890-N.S. amending Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code to increase residential development potential in the Southside Plan Area, per Program 27— Priority Development Areas, Commercial and Transit Corridors and Program 33—Zoning Code Amendment:
Residential of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.
First Reading Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Wengraf.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,890–N.S.
3. Authorizing a Lease of 830 University Avenue to Berkeley Free Clinic From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,891-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease for 830 University with Berkeley Free Clinic.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,891–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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4. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of October 23 (special closed), November 6 (special closed), November 7 (regular), November 13 (special closed), November 14 (special and regular), November 21 (special) and November 28 (regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on December 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: Public Art Fund - $150,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
6. Extending the Duration of Funding Reservations for Housing Trust Fund Projects
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Extend the duration of the previously approved funding reservations for Housing Trust Fund (HTF) projects by adopting a Resolution to: 1.
Reserve Housing Trust Funds and other currently available affordable housing funds, including Measure O Bond and Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, for the following projects: -Ashby Lofts (2909-2919 Ninth / Satellite Affordable Housing Associates) at $850,000; -Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) Workforce Housing project (1701 San Pablo / Satellite Affordable Housing Associates / Abode Communities) at $24,500,000; -Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste) at $14,359,593. 2. Authorize the City Manager to refinance the existing Housing Trust Fund development loan for Ashby Lofts and into a new loan with terms consistent with the Housing Trust Fund Guidelines. 3. Waive Section III.A.1 of the Housing Trust Fund Guidelines for the BUSD Workforce Housing project to allow affordability levels of up to 120% of area median income in order to reflect the income and needs of BUSD educators. 4. Condition disbursement of funding for the BUSD Workforce Housing and Supportive Housing in People’s Park projects on site control. 5.
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements to effectuate these actions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,131–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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7. Revise Classifications and Salary Ranges – (1) Parking Meter Maintenance and Collection Supervisor and (2) Traffic Maintenance Supervisor From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution revising the represented job class specifications and salary ranges of (1) Parking Meter Maintenance and Collection Supervisor and (2) Traffic Maintenance Supervisor to align pay with that of Public Works Supervisor classification in order to promote internal equity.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,132–N.S.
8. Contract: Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new contract with Superion, LLC for software maintenance and support of the City's FUND$ system on the AS400 platform for a total $283,500 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $283,500 Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,133–N.S.
9. Grant Application – State Parks Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a grant application to the State Parks and Recreation Outdoor Equity Grants Program; accept any grants; execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments; and that Council authorize the implementation of the project and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: Up to $700,000 (revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,134–N.S.
10. Grant Application – California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilots Program for New Electric Boat and Charging Station
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a grant application to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilots (ATDP) Grant Program to procure a new electric boat and charging station; accept any grants; execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments; and that Council authorize the implementation of the project and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: $218,451 (revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,135–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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11. Contract: Buhler Commercial for Willard Park Clubhouse and Restroom Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Willard Park Clubhouse and Restroom Replacement Project; and 2. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Buhler Commercial; and 3.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, with Buhler Commercial, for the Willard Park Clubhouse and Restroom Replacement Project at 2720 Hillegass Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $6,831,067 which includes a contract amount of $6,210,061 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $621,006.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $6,831,067
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,136–N.S.
12. Donation: Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ronald Henry Klein
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 Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ronald Henry Klein.
Financial Implications: $3,400 (revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,137–N.S.
13. Donation: Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ramakant Tulsian
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 Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ramakant Tulsian.
Financial Implications: $3,400 (revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,138–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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14. Contract (Specification No. 24-11619-C: Koios Engineering, Inc. for The Alameda, et al. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer Project located on The Alameda, Keeler Avenue, Euclid Avenue Et Al., and: Accept the bid of the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Koios Engineering, Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $3,456,596, which includes a 10% contingency of $314,236.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,139–N.S.
15. Purchase Orders: Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc. and Western States, Inc. for Bulk Renewable Diesel and Gasoline
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute multi-year purchase orders as outlined below through June 30, 2029:
1. Purchase Order with Pinnacle Petroleum to provide fuel for City vehicles and equipment in an amount not to exceed $8,500,000 for the next four fiscal years (FY 2025 through FY 2029).
2. Purchase Order with Western States, Inc. to provide fuel for City vehicles and equipment in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the next four fiscal years (FY 2025 through FY 2029).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,140–N.S. (Pinnacle); and Resolution No. 71,141–N.S. (Western).
16. Purchase Order: National Auto Fleet Group for Four (4) Tractor Trucks and Trailers
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution satisfying requirements of City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 allowing the City to participate in Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) bid procedures, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for four (4) Tractor Trucks and Trailers with National Auto Fleet Group in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,142–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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17. Purchase Order: Braun Northwest, Inc. for One (1) North Star 155 Type 1 Ambulance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution satisfying requirements of City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 allowing the City to participate in HGACBuy contract bid procedures and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for one (1) 2023 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance with Braun Northwest, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $284,974.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,143–N.S.
18. Contract No. 102354-1 Amendment: Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide After-Hours Answering Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment for up to $200,000 to Contract No. 102354-1 with Direct Line Tele Response to provide continued customer service support after normal business hours, on weekends and holidays, for a total contract amount not to exceed $832,750, and extending the contract term through December 31, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,144–N.S.
19. Contract No. 32300110 Amendment: SCI Consulting Group for On-Call Civil Engineering Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300110 with SCI Consulting Group to increase the spending authority by $150,000 for a total not to exceed $300,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,145–N.S.
20. Contract No. 32400004 Amendment: Roofing Constructors, Inc. dba Western Roofing Service for on-call roofing and gutter repair services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32400004 with Roofing Constructors, Inc. to increase the spending authority by $200,000 for a total not to exceed $250,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,146–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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21. Contract No. 103266-1 Amendment - Karste Consulting, Inc. for Emergency Preparedness Services and Training
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 103266-1 with Karste Consulting, Inc. to increase the amount by $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $450,000 and to extend the term through June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,147–N.S.
22. Contract: American Restore, Inc. for City of Berkeley Transfer Station Tipping Floor Repair Emergency Project at 1201 Second Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Acknowledging the necessity for immediate repairs to the Transfer Station Tipping Floor at 1201 Second Street due to hazardous conditions and authorizing an exception to the formal bidding process; 2.
Accepting the proposal from American Restore, Inc. as the sole proposal received from an informal solicitation of multiple contractors for its specialized services in response to the urgent need for repair; 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed contract with American Restore, Inc. and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders as necessary to facilitate the timely completion of the project, for an amount not to exceed $443,207.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,148–N.S.
23. Council Referral – Request for City Community Survey for placing a Modest Increase in the Parks Tax on the November 2024 Ballot
From: Parks and Waterfront Commission
Recommendation: The Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission recommends that the City Council include in upcoming community survey for possible 2024 ballot measures, a measure to increase the Parks Tax by four cents per square foot or approximately 20%, and appropriate funding for the survey.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Roger Miller, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700 Action: Approved recommendation.
Consent Calendar
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24. Spending Aligned with Ballot Measure FF and the City Is Improving Internal Processes
From: Auditor
Recommendation: We recommend City Council request that the City Manager report back by June 2024 and every six months thereafter, regarding the status of our audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by the Fire Department and Human Resources. They have agreed to our findings and recommendations.
Please see our report for their complete response.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750
Action: Approved recommendation including the supplemental material in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 from the City Auditor.
Council Consent Items
25. Reappointment of Dr. P. Robert Beatty to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reappointing Dr. P. Robert Beatty to the Board of Trustees of the Alameda County Abatement District for a two-year term ending on January 1, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,149–N.S.
26. The Right to Reproductive Freedom
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution affirming the City of Berkeley’s support to protecting the rights of those seeking reproductive care, receiving and offering reproductive care and abortion services, and deciding on their own bodily autonomy relating to their reproduction.
Refer to the City Manager to draft an ordinance that directs City agents and employees to ensure access to abortion sites and ensure access to information related to abortion access, including posting information about reproductive health on City property, as consistent with state and federal law.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: 1. Adopted Resolution No. 71,150–N.S., 2. Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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27. Adjustment to City Attorney Salary Range and Revised Salary From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to approve (1) increasing the top of the City Attorney salary range to $360,000 annually and (2) revising City Attorney Farimah Brown’s annual salary to $336,000 effective the start of the pay period closest to Ms.
Brown’s most recent anniversary date of July 10, 2023, pursuant to Section 1.6 of the Unrepresented Employee Manual.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,151–N.S.
28. Waterside Workshops Winter Festival and Kids Bike Giveaway:
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $200 from Councilmember Taplin, to support the Waterside Workshops Winter Festival and Kids Bike Giveaway.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,152–N.S.
29. Budget Referral and Updated Guidelines and Procedures for City Council Office Staff Expenditures (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee) From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the Budget and Finance Committee to consider updates to the guidelines and procedures for City Council office budget expenditure accounts with regards to City Council staff salaries and an accompanying Budget Referral of up to $219,080 for the Annual Appropriation Ordinance #1 (AAO) process to budget Council offices up to 2 FTE, meet obligations under the SEIU 1021 CSU/PTRLA MOU, and prevent layoffs.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To forward the item as revised to the City 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 Budget & Finance Committee.
Council Consent Items
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30. Letter to AC Transit Regarding Draft Realignment Scenarios From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Send a letter to AC Transit with Council feedback on their Realign Draft Service Scenarios presented to Council on Nov 14, 2023.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Approved recommendation.
Action Calendar – New Business
31. Expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public meeting to review and discuss the expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District (hereafter, “Elmwood BID”, “BID” or “the District”).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Public meeting held.
32. Amendment: FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,879–N.S. for fiscal year 2024 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2023 funding and other adjustments authorized since July 1, 2023, in the amount of $258,777,491 (gross) and $246,555,990 (net).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,892- N.S. as revised in the materials submitted by the Mayor and the City Manager in Supplemental Communications Packet #2. Second reading scheduled for January 16, 2024.
33. Consideration of Options for Berkeley High School Staff Parking From: City Manager
Recommendation: Receive information on several options for providing additional parking for Berkeley High School staff and provide feedback to staff, which will then be shared with 2x2 Committee with the end goal of identifying a mutually agreeable solution for both the school district and the City.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Anne Cardwell, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Item withdrawn from the agenda by the City Manager.
Information Reports
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34. Settlement of Claim of D.L. Falk Construction Inc. (North Berkeley Senior Center)
From: City Manager
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: Received and filed.
35. FY 2023 Fourth Quarter Investment Report: Ended June 30, 2023 From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Received and filed.
36. Section 115 Trust Investment Report for: Inception to Period Ended June 30, 2023
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Received and filed.
37. Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
38. Civic Arts Commission FY24 Work Plan
From: Civic Arts Commission
Contact: Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 Action: Received and filed.
39. Housing Advisory Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2024 From: Housing Advisory Commission
Contact: Mike Uberti, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 0 speakers.
Adjournment
Adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Communications
Martin Luther King Jr. Way
1. David Lerman
Policing
2. Gregory Kalkanis
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Public Information
3. Mary Behm-Steinberg
Housing Voucher
4. Sameerah Karim
URL’s Only
5. Vivian Warkentin (2)
Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act
6. Diana Bohn
Repaving Francisco Street
7. David Lerman
Civil Rights
8. Lavell Young
Winter Shelter
9. Elana Auerbach
10. Boona cheema
11. Moni Law
Israel and Gaza Conflict
12. Alejandro Garcia-Paredes
13. Angie Chang
14. Rachel Noel
15. Madeline Pignetti
16. Karen Carroll
17. Boba.bunny05@
18. Greg Garcia-Wilson
19. Steven Lipson
20. Madeline Weinstein
21. Jessica Login
22. Dianna Dar
23. Youval Dar
24. Bryan Weiss
25. Mollie Mindel
26. Deborah Fink
27. Yael Galinson
28. Doni Katz
29. Offer Grembek
30. Jaimie Baron
31. Talia Nagar
32. Elana Naftalin-Kelman
33. Howard Miller
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34. Ariel Berson
35. Dan Alter
36. Ayana Davis
37. Alexia Murillo Amezcua
38. Desmid Lyon
39. Andrew Fine
40. Clara Weinstein
41. Orli Loewenberg
42. Raphael Goldman
43. Karen Weil (2)
44. Daniel Frydman
45. Katrin Youdim
46. Emma
47. Leah Rosenthal
48. Tal Garner
49. Sophie
50. Summer Brenner
51. Liberty Schubert
52. Ilana Pearlman
53. Jessica Pearlman
54. Rita Minas
55. Wenrick Family
56. Philippa Kelly
57. Rabbi Chai Levy
58. Elana Auerbach
59. Cris Arguedas
60. Vanessa Davis
61. Meital Mashash
62. Noga Alon
63. Dahlia Frydman Tenenbaum
64. Aviva Gilbert
65. Jenna Lewis
66. Chiara Juster
67. Seth Engel
68. Jennifer Burt
69. Mollie Mindel
70. David Kilimnik
71. Miriam Schultz
72. Rachel Friedman
73. Daniel Green
74. Forouzan Khalili
75. Daniel Green
76. Shira Rome
77. Sarah Crow
78. Kasaia Luckel
79. Arielle Hassid
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80. Richard Taylor
81. Vincent Casalaina
82. Rabbi Cat Zavis
83. Rena Greenfield
84. Abby Maimon
85. Arbel Shemesh
86. Ella Lachman
87. Traci Moren
88. Nora Shourd
89. Debbie Tuttle
90. 931 similarly-worded form letters – Vote No on November 28 (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
91. 302 similarly-worded form letters – Resolution for Ceasefire and Solidarity with Palestine (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
92. 14 similarly-worded form letters – Ceasefire Now (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #24: Spending Aligned with Ballot Measure FF and the City Is Improving Internal Processes
93. Supplemental material submitted by the City Auditor
Item #27: Adjustment to City Attorney Salary Range and Revised Salary
94. Michael Katz
Item #30: Letter to AC Transit Regarding Draft Realignment Scenarios
95. Sowmya Swaminathan
96. Phyllis Olin
97. Jennifer Sowerwine
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Item #30: Letter to AC Transit Regarding Draft Realignment Scenarios
98. Phoebe Anne Thomas
Item #32: Amendment: FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
99. Revised material, submitted by Mayor Arreguin
100. Revised material, submitted by Budget/City Manager 101. Jennifer Lovvorn, Chief Cultural Affairs Officer/Civic Arts 102. Ariana Casanova
Item #33: Consideration of Options for Berkeley High School Staff Parking 103. Barry Fike
104. Albert Chan, on behalf of YMCA East Bay
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Item #24: Spending Aligned with Ballot Measure FF and the City is Improving Internal Processes
105. Presentation, submitted by the Auditor
Item #26: The Right to Reproductive Freedom
106. Twyla Malchow-Hay
Item #30: Letter to AC Transit Regarding Draft Realignment Scenarios 107. Elisabeth H
108. Rachel Tobey
109. Kirsten Tobey
110. John and Leah Rosenthal
111. Deborah Sommers
112. Frank Fletcher
113. Andy Gaines
114. Lizzie Belgum
115. Alan and Meridith Aki
116. Swapna Sundaram
117. Marilyn Beckerman
118. David Jaffe
119. Jane Keislar
120. Erin Baudo Felter
121. Sophie Shabel
122. Reka Foss
123. Linda Ellwood
124. Jessica Jennings
Miscellaneous Communications
125. Eid