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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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 – VACANT
DISTRICT 4 – KATE HARRISON DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and State Law, the presiding officer may remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. Prior to removing an individual, the presiding officer shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The presiding officer may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive behavior. “Disrupting” means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to, a failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by a legislative body, or engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force.
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:13 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, 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 o f 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: None
City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment by Employee Unions: 2 speakers.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 20 speakers.
Consent Calendar
The Mayor requested that the members of the public in attendance adhere to the City Council Rules of Procedure regarding decorum and cease their disruption of the meeting by shouting, yelling, and using amplified sound.
Recess 7:34 p.m. – 7:42 p.m.
The Mayor issued a warning to the members of the public in attendance that they were disrupting the meeting and making the orderly conduct of business unfeasible by shouting, chanting, yelling, and using amplified sound. The disruption continued. The level of disruption and the large number of people participating in the disruption rendered the Council unable to restore order by the removal of disruptive individuals.
The Council continued the meeting without members of the public present, allowing for members of the media to observe, as provided for in Government Code Section 54957.9 (Brown Act). The meeting continued on the videoconference platform and members of the public were able to provide public comments remotely.
Consent Calendar
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Recess 7:44 p.m. – 7:58 p.m.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 22 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to suspend the rules and allow for a 30-minute period for public comments on the Consent Calendar.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Harrison) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
1. Amendment: FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,892–N.S. 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 $270,355,759 (gross) and $258,134,257 (net).
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,892–N.S.
2. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of November 20, 2023 (special closed), December 5, 2023 (regular) and December 12 (special and regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
3. California For All Animals Grant Award
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to receive a $60,000 California For All Animals grant award from the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis and to enter into contract and all necessary amendments with the Regents of the University of California resulting from this funding.
Financial Implications: Grant - $60,000
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,153–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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4. Contract No. R9710 Amendment: City of Piedmont for Animal Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend an existing contract number R9710 and any amendments with the City of Piedmont for Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) to provide animal sheltering and certain animal care services to the City of Piedmont. For these services the City of Piedmont will pay the City of Berkeley an amount not to exceed $196,572 for services performed from FY2024 through FY2026. This adjustment will result in a revised maximum total contract amount of $708,388.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,154–N.S.
5. Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution extending Resolution No. 70,179 – N.S., extending the declaration of a Homeless Shelter Crisis until January 17, 2029.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,155–N.S.
6. Acceptance - $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant will be used to support a new Civic Arts grant program totaling $60,000 to begin in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The NEA grant will be used to underwrite a new program designed to support the following types of arts and cultural programming in the City of Berkeley: -Nonprofit (not-art specific) organizations located in the City of Berkeley wishing to produce arts/cultural programming in the City of Berkeley led by a partnering arts organization or teaching artist; or -Arts nonprofit organizations located in the Greater Bay Area (outside of Berkeley) wishing to produce arts/cultural programming taking place in the City of Berkeley.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,156–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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7. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on January 16, 2024
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 - $3,434,341
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
8. Contract: Healthy Black Families for Housing Preference Policy Outreach and Education
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract and any amendments with Healthy Black Families (HBF) to provide outreach and education activities related to the Housing Preference Policy (HPP) from January 17, 2024 to January 17, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $70,400.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,157–N.S.
9. Contract No. 32300203 Amendment: Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management, Medi-Cal Administrative Activities, CalAIM Enhanced Care Management Consulting Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300203 for $73,060 and any additional amendments or extensions, with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management (TCM) consulting services. The contract amendment’s not-to-exceed amount will be increased to a total of $172,600 for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,158–N.S.
10. Contract No. 32300134 Amendment: Bonita House for Specialized Care Unit Provider
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend Contract No. 32300134 with Bonita House to add $11,500 of state Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) grant funding for a not-to-exceed amount of $4,579,500.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,159–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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11. Revenue Contract: Funding from Berkeley Unified School District for First Aid Services at the Berkeley High School Health Center
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract and any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with the Berkeley Unified School District to conduct first aid services at the Berkeley High School Health Center with the projected total amount of $920,557 for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,160–N.S.
12. Correcting Effective Date for Salary Range Adjustments of Select Local One Supervisors
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 70,993-N.S. and correcting the effective date of the increase in the salary range of select Local One supervisors – namely, Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Equipment Supervisor, Senior Public Works Supervisor, and Senior Solid Waste Supervisor – from January 1, 2023 to December 1, 2022.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,161–N.S.
13. Contract No. 32200162-1 Amendment: ThirdWave Corporation for Professional Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32200162 with ThirdWave Corporation for professional services for an amount not to exceed of $230,000 for a total contract value not to exceed $275,000 through June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,162–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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14. Contract No. 32100080-1 Amendment: Assetworks LLC Software Modules and Professional Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32100080 with AssetWorks, LLC to provide additional software modules and professional services extending the term of the contract through December 31, 2028, increasing the amount by $270,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $757,249.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,163–N.S.
15. Grant Application: Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Grant Program for the Interstate 80 at Aquatic Park Tide Tube Renovation Project From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or a designee to submit a grant application to the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for the Interstate 80 at Aquatic Park Tide Tube Renovation Project; 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: Revenue - $535,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Item 15 removed from the agenda by the City Manager.
16. Grant Application: Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants Program to mitigate hazardous tree conditions at Berkeley overnight camps
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a CAL FIRE hazardous tree mitigation grant application in the amount up to $3 million; to accept the grant; to execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments; and authorizing the implementation of the project and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,164–N.S. as revised in material submitted by the City Manager in Supplemental Communications Packet #2.
Consent Calendar
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17. Contracts: As-needed Derelict Vessel and Debris Removal and Disposal Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three (3) Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute the following contracts, and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders for derelict vessel and debris removal and disposal services as-needed, each for a period of January 17, 2024 to January 16, 2026:
1. Lind Marine, for an amount not to exceed $162,000.
2. Power Engineering Construction, for an amount not to exceed $162,000.
3. Silverado Contractors, for an amount not to exceed $162,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,165–N.S. (Lind Marine); Resolution No. 71,166– N.S. (Power Engineering); and Resolution No. 71,167–N.S. (Silverado).
18. Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.108
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Title 13 to add Chapter 13.108 --Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area to establish prevailing wage requirements for projects exceeding 50 units or 50,000 square feet in the Southside Plan Area.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,893–N.S. Second reading scheduled for January 30, 2024.
Vote: Ayes – Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Kesarwani.
19. Contract: Ethico for Whistleblower Hotline and Case Management Services From: Auditor
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ethico for whistleblower hotline and case management software services for a total amount not to exceed $100,000 for the contract period of February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2027.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $100,000
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,168–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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20. RFP for Development of West Berkeley Service Center From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Sophie Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Susan Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of the city-owned West Berkeley Service Center, (1900 Sixth Street), to permit site acquisition and construction of a 100-percent affordable housing project with the following key features: -Space on the ground floor of the building for administrative offices, community space and supportive services as currently provided by the City; -Maximizing the number of units under the existing zoning Mixed Use-Residential (MU-R) in conjunction with state law AB 1763 (2019); - A mix of unit sizes, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units; -Require RFP applicants to include a plan for services provision and integration for the population(s) they propose to serve; -A preference for serving seniors and adults with mental health conditions while maintaining flexibility to serve other populations based on availability of funding.
The City Manager should also consider the feasibility of the following elements in the program design: -Universally designed housing for older adults with a portion of the units for assisted living and memory care; -A board and care facility with a minimum of 20 beds including space for staff and services; -Explore available federal, state, regional, local and private funding sources to finance the construction of a housing project, including with the potential target populations.
The issuance of an RFP should be timed to happen soon after funding for the development has been identified.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Item 20 rescheduled to February 13, 2024.
21. Black History Month Event Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc. 501(c)3:
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of funds, including $1,500 from the discretionary Council office budget of Vice Mayor Ben Bartlett, to the Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc. 501(c)3 for the Black History Month Event.
The funds will be relinquished to the City’s General Fund from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett and the discretionary council office budgets of any other Councilmembers who wish to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,169–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Mayor Arreguin - $250; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Wengraf - $250; Councilmember Taplin - $250; Councilmember Hahn - $300; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Harrison - $150.
Council Consent Items
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22. Supporting the Installation of Permanent Chess/Games Tables on Telegraph Avenue and Proposing Resolution of Concerns at 2454 Telegraph Avenue (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity, & Community Committee) From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
1. Refer to the FY2025 Budget Process $50,000 to support the installation of fixed or purchase of portable public chess/game tables on Telegraph Avenue, including at or near the intersection of Telegraph and Haste Streets, and potentially elsewhere in Berkeley to support development of a citywide chess & games facility.
2. Refer to the City Manager to explore the potential development of a parklet at or near the Telegraph/Haste intersection, potentially near the South/West corner (beyond the yellow loading area on Haste Street) and other potential locations for a parklet that could accommodate chess/game tables and the volume of community participation this activity generates. Staff should consider who is the appropriate entity to finance such an improvement.
3. Refer to the City Manager the development of a city-wide chess and game facilities program to integrate permanent chess/game nodes into park, curtilage, and/or sidewalk areas throughout Berkeley in a manner that encourages broad participation in and enjoyment of games and supports the building of community around these activities. Consider appropriate locations for nodes, installation of City- owned facilities, rules and regulations for use, and maintenance.
4. Direct the City Manager to explore entering into negotiations with the property owner at 2454 Telegraph Avenue to achieve an agreement that would result in upgrades and improvements to the building exterior/facade, create a landscaped perimeter around the exposed entry area, improve maintenance, and/or similar terms, in exchange for a reduction/waiver of accumulated fees.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send Item 2 and Item 3 on the Policy Committee's agenda to the City Council as revised with a positive recommendation.
Proposed revisions include consideration of: financing of improvements; negotiations with property owner(s); rules relating to the public right-of-way; and support of city- wide program(s).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: No action taken on Item 22.
Vote: Ayes – Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Kesarwani, Taplin, Wengraf, Humbert.
23. Installation of a 3-way Stop at the Intersection of Hopkins and McGee From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to install two additional stop signs at the intersection of Hopkins and McGee Streets, transforming the ‘T’ intersection into a 3- way stop, to be installed as soon as possible, and no later than July 31, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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24. City of Berkeley Support for Proposition 1 on March 5, 2024 Ballot From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in Support of California State Proposition 1 and request that the City Manager issue a press release indicating the City’s support.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,170–N.S.
25. Referral: Policies to Accommodate Chess (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity, & Community Committee)
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager to explore legislative and policy alternatives for accommodating chess and games in the public right-of-way. Consideration should be given to ensure that use of tables and chairs does not unduly obstruct public sidewalks or complicate existing enforcement of rules relating to the public right-of- way.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send Item 2 and Item 3 on the Policy Committee's agenda to the City Council as revised with a positive recommendation.
Proposed revisions include consideration of: financing of improvements; negotiations with property owner(s); rules relating to the public right-of-way; and support of city- wide program(s).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: No action taken on Item 25.
Vote: Ayes – Harrison; Noes – None; Abstain – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Humbert, Arreguin.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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26. Expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District, Levy Assessments in the District for 2025, and Authorize a Contract with the Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive assessment revenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion:
1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance expanding the Elmwood Business Improvement District, amending Chapter 7.84 of the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6,164-N.S.; and
2. Adopt a Resolution levying assessments in the Elmwood Business Improvement District for calendar year 2025 and giving the City Manager authority to contract with the Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive assessment revenue and spend it on improvements and activities authorized in the Ordinance and the Resolution of Intention: Resolution No. 71,099 -N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Taplin) to suspend the rules and allow for one-minute per speaker for Item 26.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Taplin) to suspend the rules and allow for a 15-minute public comment period for Item 26.
Vote: All Ayes.
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 10 speakers.
M/S/C (Humbert/Hahn) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Wengraf.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Hahn) to:
1. Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,894–N.S. Second reading scheduled for January 30, 2024.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 71,171–N.S.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Wengraf.
Action Calendar – New Business
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27. Amending the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to (a) Eliminate PEPRA Cost Sharing for Unrepresented Employees (b) Add Paramedic and Limited Term EMT to Safety Category
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution of Intention and first reading of an Ordinance to amend the contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, and the City Council for the City of Berkeley (a) pursuant to California Government Code Section 20516 to eliminate the cost share contributions made on behalf of the City by PEPRA members of the Unrepresented Employees group, and (b) pursuant to California Government Code Section 20434 to add the Paramedic and Limited Term Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classifications under the Safety category.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: 2 speakers. M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to:
1) adopt Resolution No. 71,172–N.S. including materials provided in Supplemental Communications Packet #2.
2) adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,895-N.S. Second reading scheduled for February 13, 2024.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett, Wengraf.
28. 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. Provide feedback to staff, which will then be shared with 2x2 Committee with the 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: Moved to Consent Calendar. Approved the recommended actions presented in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from Councilmember Hahn, amended to only apply to Area C.
1. Direct the City Manager to issue permits to Berkeley High School pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.72, which allows the City to issue a number of permits equal to up to 60% of the school’s employees, in the same or other RPP Areas, in conformance with criteria found in Sections 14.72.080 and 14.72.105.
2. Direct the City Manager to issue such permits in RPP Area C, or in a combination of Areas C, J and/or E, in consultation with the Councilmember representing the majority of potentially impacted areas of RPP Areas C, J and E.
3. With respect to BMC Sections 14.72.080 (B) and 14.72.105(B)(1), (2), (3), and (6), the Berkeley City Council hereby takes the following actions:
Pursuant to BMC 14.72.105(B)(1), the Berkeley City Council finds that inadequate off- street parking for Berkeley High School exists and there is no financially feasible way of creating adequate off-street parking on the site of Berkeley High School. The cost estimated by BUSD is more than $25 million to create such parking; this cost is deemed Action Calendar – New Business
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infeasible considering other more important uses of funds to support Berkeley’s public schools and their students.
Pursuant to BMC 14.72.080(B), the Berkeley City Council finds that the following together satisfy the requirements that the “Department of Finance in consultation with the traffic engineering division” ensure permits issued “will not unduly be concentrated on a specific block front in any given residential permit parking area”:
• Many BHS staff and teachers already park in areas adjacent to the school and therefore issuing permits will not substantially change the number of vehicles parking in these areas.
• The size of potentially impacted RPP Areas is very large. • The City Manager will consult with the Councilmember representing the majority of potentially impacted areas of RPP Areas C, J, and E regarding issuance of permits.
The provisions of Section 14.72.105(B)(2) are satisfied with respect to the issuance of permits to Berkeley High School in light of the importance of the institution to the Berkeley Community and in light of severe constraints on BUSD and Berkeley High funds, which would result in the diversion of funds that otherwise are spent supporting students, teachers, and the uniquely important mission of Berkeley’s largest public high school, rendering BUSD/Berkeley High School functionally unable to lease or rent parking.
With respect to BMC 14.72.105(B)(6), the Berkeley City Council finds that the requirement to consider the “degree of impact on parking conditions for residents and merchants in the area” is satisfied by the following:
• Requiring permits to be issued outside of RPP Area I, which includes the Downtown and South of Campus commercial districts.
• Many BHS staff and teachers already park in areas adjacent to the school and therefore issuing permits will not substantially change the number of vehicles parking in these areas.
• The size of potentially impacted RPP Areas is very large. • The City Manager will consult with the Councilmember representing the majority of potentially impacted areas of RPP Areas C, J, and E regarding issuance of permits.
With respect to BMC 14.72.080(B)(3), the Berkeley City Council clarifies that the term “employee” includes all regular employees of Berkeley High School, whether full or part time, but does not include seasonal employees working less than four (4) months per year or independent contractors.
4. Refer to the 2x2 and City Manager to work with BUSD and Berkeley High School to explore needs, facilities, programs, and other options to increase use of alternative modes such as walking, biking, carpooling, and public transit by BHS employees and students.
5. Refer to the City Manager to study and explore needs, facilities, programs, and other options to increase use of alternative modes such as walking, biking, carpooling, and public transit by City of Berkeley employees, and the availability, cost, and equitable distribution of parking opportunities, if any, made available by the City of Berkeley to employees.
6. The City Council respectfully requests that BUSD consider formally withdrawing from planning for a garage facility to be constructed on BHS/BUSD property on Milvia Street in downtown Berkeley and consider other uses for the property that directly support educational, health, leadership, recreational and other needs of Berkeley High Students.
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29. Referral: Neighborhood-Scale Commercial (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing, & Economic Development Committee)
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager and Planning Commission to consider and develop policies to permit neighborhood-scale retail uses in residential zones to increase economic opportunity, vitality, and walkability in Berkeley neighborhoods.
Changes may include zoning alterations or modifications to use permit requirements.
In order to inform any potential policy changes, staff should conduct analysis and outreach to understand the market demand for neighborhood-scale commercial uses and consider best practices from other municipalities.
Staff and the Planning Commission should consider conditions and development of performance standards to avoid detrimental impacts on surrounding residential uses and neighborhoods, including but not limited to limitations on noise, odors, smoke, waste generation, operating hours, signage, loading/unloading activity, setbacks, tenant protections, limitations on selling alcohol for on-site consumption, considerations for ADA compliance, restricting applicants to businesses with fewer than three locations, and establishing different permitting requirements depending on square footage, proposed use, or other factors.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item as revised to the City Council with a positive recommendation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Approved the item as recommended by the Land Use, Housing, & Economic Development Committee with the following amendment.
“Refer to the City Manager and Planning Commission to consider and develop report back on policies to permit neighborhood-scale retail uses in residential zones to increase economic opportunity, vitality, and walkability in Berkeley neighborhoods.”
30. Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity, & Community Committee) From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the item to Council with a qualified positive recommendation to approve the Ordinance with substantial edits and as may be necessary for legal and administrative purposes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Item 30 continued to June 25, 2024.
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Information Reports
31. FY 2023 Preliminary Year-End Status
From: City Manager
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Received and filed.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Taplin) to suspend the rules and adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett, Wengraf.
Adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Communications
Item #5: Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis
1. Irene Rice
2. Vianney Gonzalez, on behalf of Extra Space Storage
3. Elsa and Matt Esch
4. Stephanie Lowe
Item #30: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit
5. Tweed Conrad
6. C. Scott Chaney, Executive Director, California Horse Racing Board
BART Development
7. Melanie Lawrence and John Smail
8. Friends of Adeline
9. Chris Gilbert
Crime
10. Richard Robbins, on behalf of Wareham Development
11. Seamus Kelly
12. Ray Sharma, on behalf of Gora, Inc. (2)
13. Ilana Pearlman
14. David Lerman
15. John Parman
Safe Streets
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16. Danielle Hacker
17. Ben Gould
18. John Parman
19. Alfred Twu
20. Sean
Street Paving
21. Susan Orbuch
22. Pamela Rudd
23. Alicia Telford
24. Clare and Dianna Mullins
25. Barbara Gilbert
26. Bryce Nesbitt
27. Ray Freeman
28. Kenny Yip
29. Laura Louis
30. Elizabeth Kloian
31. Lisa Chow
32. Diane Garcia
33. Kay Englund
34. Karen Nady
35. John Malork
36. Mario Aranha
37. Peggy Radel
Bus Service
38. Minar Aware
39. Luoping Zhang
40. Erin Baudo Felter
41. Grank Fletcher
Winter Shelter
42. Christoverre Kohller
43. Elana Auerbach
44. Moni Law
45. Diana Bohn
Mental Health
46. Moni Law
47. Eddie Bui
Minimum Wage
48. Henry Beadles
Farmers Market Porta Potties
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49. Donna Mickleson
$14M Budget Update
50. Eric Friedman
Uber/Lyft
51. Wendy Alfsen
52. David Lermam
Brown Act
53. Berkeley People’s Alliance
54. Anna Armstrong
Ohlone Greenway
55. Cindi Goldbert
Save Theaters
56. Salli Lundgren
Cup of Water Price
57. Jennifer Fisher
Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act
58. Sierra Club, Northern Alameda County Group
Restaurant Inspections
59. Eric Friedman
Emissions Footprint
60. Corinne Scown
930 Harrison Street
61. Yessica Prado
#Giving Tuesday
62. Eric Friedman
People’s Park
63. Carol Hirth
64. Diana Bohn
Library
65. Eric Friedman
Duplex Owners
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66. Rick Maisel
URL’s Only
67. John Parman
68. Vivian Warkentin (4)
Israel/Gaza
69. Sadaf Qazi
70. Ilana Pearlman
71. Hillary Kilimnik
72. Jennifer Carmona
73. Richard Tamm
74. Vladlena Gulchin
75. Rachel Factor
76. Sofia Pavlova
77. Linda Wulf
78. David Kilimnik
79. Blair Fingerhut
80. Lori Pottinger
81. Dorothea Dorenz
82. Joshua Schnoll
83. Laura Schmidt
84. Matt Lasner
85. Jaleh Niazi
86. Nancy Bickel
87. Sandy Schwarcz
88. czwolf@
89. John Blaustein
90. Craig Peterson
91. Michelle Chen
92. Anne Pescatello and Bonnie Wade
93. Jim Hynes
94. Tony Warwick
95. Mati Teiblum
96. Bohun Kinloch
97. Barbara Vaughan
98. Michael Salveson
99. Andrea and Stan Washburn
100. David Biale
101. Fran Segal
102. Susan Brand
103. Dave Kent
104. Judith and Stanley Lubman
105. Christina Crowley
106. Brett Mendel
107. Lori Berenson
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108. Moni Law
109. Maya B.
110. Fateme Montazeri
111. Beatriz Manz
112. Luqman Saib
113. Caroline Lucas
114. Rohan Sabnis
115. Daniel Frydman
116. Mitch Cohen
117. Keith Watts
118. Robin Blum
119. Pamela Drake
120. Abigail Tolby
121. Jack Kurzweil
122. Veena Nambiar
123. James Nelson
124. Enikia Ford Morthel
125. David Kilimnik
126. Christine Lee
127. Christina Harb
128. Ellen Feigenbaum
129. Peter Schwab
130. Lori Berenson
131. Karin Vosgueritchian
132. Isa Hoffman
133. Amy Cummings
134. Emma Koeze
135. Lisa Jervis
136. Terry Mandel
137. Richard Fish
138. Sylvia Santillanez
139. Bob Flasher
140. Elana Auerbach
141. Chrissy Hoffman
142. Tasneem Nomnabhai
143. Debra Barach
144. Karen Carroll
145. Kiernan Rok
146. Barbara Erickson
147. Carl Nelson
148. Dorothea Dorenz
149. Lea Zalinskis
150. Daniel Goldstein
151. Clyde Leland
152. Jim Gilbert
153. Lillie Brum
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154. Deb Fink
155. Luqman Saib
156. Jean Weininger
157. Ronnie Cohen
158. Martin and Jill Dodd
159. Jerry Berkman
160. Emily Brod
161. Jenny Wenk
162. Katya Gerwein
163. Karen Olson
164. Susan Matisoff
165. Candace Hyde-Wang
166. Judi Doyle
167. Raphael Goldman
168. Susan Orbuch
169. Jenna Lewis
170. Todd Andrew
171. Robert Zucker
172. Bronya Feldmann
173. Barbara Schick
174. Dorothea Dorenz
175. Karen Weinstein
176. Deborah Leeds
177. Susan Oliver
178. Daren Fields
179. Carmen de Monteflores
180. Janis Pearson
181. Mary Stapleton
182. rdurling@
183. Lean and John Rosenthal
184. Michael Lonergan
185. Verna Winters
186. Huzaifa Ahmad
187. Hope Alper
188. Ellen Feigenbaum
189. Monika Mann
190. Sarah Goldstein
191. Anirvan Chatterjee
192. John Hitchen
193. Ilene Lee
194. Shelley Horwitz
195. Malka Weitman
196. Eric Strauss
197. Robin Blum
198. Debbi
199. Jerry Skrainar
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200. Mary Louise Zernicke
201. Martha Staskawi
202. Michael Cassidy
203. Lubat Asadova
204. Auzeef Ramzan Ali
205. Rachel Stevensen
206. Lionel Chocron
207. Esther Brass-Chorin
208. Barbara Mathew Smith
209. Vincent Casalaina
210. Judy Logan
211. Revi Sagee
212. Rabbi Adam Naftalin-Kelman
213. Rebecca Landes
214. Joan Bradus
215. Matthew Lasner
216. Stuart Cohen
217. Sofia Pavlova
218. Tom and Jane Kelly
219. Noah Alper
220. Andrea Medrano
221. Nancy Sader
222. Ruth Ehrenkrantz
223. Joan Hart
224. Carol Hirth
225. Harry Delmer
226. Linda Strean
227. Councilmember Harrison
228. Barbara Gilbert
229. Peggy Harris
230. Christina Harb
231. Laura Atkins
232. Robert Bonem
233. M. Audrey Gardner
234. Stefano DellaVigna
235. Mary Wrenn
236. Catalina Ruiz-Healy
237. Itamar Landau
238. Lowell Finley
239. Michael Gardner
240. Rochelle Blumenfeld
241. Stephen Morris
242. Fran Haselsteiner
243. Vicki Sommer
244. Richard Swartz
245. Dianna Dar
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246. Helen Marcus
247. Robin Kojima
248. Richard Keene
249. Steve Scholl
250. Jessica Behrman
251. Mia Reid
252. Andrea Prichett
253. Barbara Vaughan
254. Gloria Schild
255. Nancy Rader
256. Scott West
257. Robsun Coaching
258. Jane Schoenfeld
259. Alan Pearson
260. Dan and Lynne Fingerman
261. Holly Smith
262. Barbara Lewis
263. Tali Ziv
264. Jim Blume
265. Alan Schoenfeld
266. Colleen Busch
267. Patricia Kipnis
268. Bill Powning
269. Rabbi Yonatan Cohen
270. Eric Friedman
271. Rebecca Brams
272. Ruth Muscehl
273. Andrea Cassidy
274. Elizabeth Horowitz
275. Jessica Abbe
276. Stuart Kelman
277. Ivan Diamond
278. Teresa Wong
279. Janice Pardoe
280. Alison Lingo
281. Issy Kipnis
282. Geri Degen
283. Steve Meyers
284. Paul Jacobs
285. John Light
286. Marsha Gale
287. Sarah Baughn
288. Elisabeth Goldstein
289. Richard Marcus
290. Liz Hoadley
291. Katherine Mapes-Resnik
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292. Joan Sarnat
293. William Guynn
294. Isabelle Gaston
295. Rick Maisel
296. Gail Nanao
297. Wendy Bloom
298. Gytta Papier
299. Michael Scandling
300. Shelley Golomb
301. Jennifer Mary Pearson
302. Esta Brand
303. Michael Juster
304. Simone Hoelck
305. Susan Schickman
306. Susan Frankel and Moshe Maler
307. Barbara Gross Davis
308. Catherine de la Pena
309. Susan Goldstein
310. Elaine Jackson
311. Neil Lupa
312. Ellen Weinreb
313. Ruth Berins Collier
314. Bill Miner
315. Lili Naveh
316. Abigail Tolby
317. Namita Chandra
318. Roni Con
319. Francesca Mejia
320. Rachel Eryn Kalish
321. Luqman Saib
322. Eric Friedman
323. Medodee
324. Miranda Lucia
325. Vish Soroushian
326. Allen Mayer
327. Laurie Dubin
328. Moni Law
329. Myriam Misrach
330. Hillary Kilimnik
331. Pascal Bensoussan
332. Lea Zalinskis
333. Luqman Saib
334. Andrea Waid
335. John Anderson
336. Andrew Fox
337. Susan Whitman
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338. Kenneth Solnit
339. Dora Weinstein
340. Hillary Kilimnik
341. Doug Herst
342. Anna Henry
343. David Davis
344. Diana Bohn
345. Judd
346. Abigail Tolby
347. Mikelle Emanuel-Shoham
348. Roxana Dhada
349. Karin Vosgueritchian
350. Dorthea Dorenz (2)
351. Amodini Choudhary
352. Desmid Lyon
353. Olivia Lapinsky
354. Eyyad Haddad
355. Janice Schroeder
356. Muniba Ahmed
357. Felisa Simon
358. Amber Yada
359. Yossi Fendel
360. Arushi Kalam
361. Eyman Elzarka
362. Leslie Valas
363. Samira
364. Zachary Weed
365. Phoebe Thomas Sorgen
366. Yoel Kahn
367. Anthony Stone
368. Dhoha Bareche
369. Bruce Feingold
370. Michelle Brenner
371. Thomas Luce
372. Sophia Elkin
373. Denah Bookstein
374. Somaya Abdelgany
375. Georgia Maslowski
376. Madeeha Khan
377. Anne Ellis
378. Rachel Gita Schiff
379. Jan Leuin
380. Rabbi Chai Levy
381. Milo Anjelo
382. Yael Chaver
383. Amy Gordon Risz
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384. Baruch Kadish
385. Alison Griffith
386. Arbel Shemesh
387. Igor Tregub
388. Jane Diamond
389. Michelle Brenner
390. Barbara Schick
391. Ann Garrison
392. Hind Eliyan
393. Iris Greenberg-Smith
394. Aharon Hochbaum
395. Kay Englund
396. Karen Weil
397. Elsa Tranter
398. Dorit Hochbaum
399. Joan Wagger
400. Bobbie Steinhart
401. Josh Greenbaum
402. Ory Sandel
403. Judith Breakstone
404. Oleg Ivanov
405. Susanne DeWitt
406. Ayana Davis
407. Madeline Feingold
408. Skye Lovett
409. Jo Ilfeld
410. Lois Wolf
411. Sally Nelson
412. Dor Abrahamson
413. Nimrod Pitsker Ellas
414. Terry Friedkin
415. Kaeilyn Moss
416. Judy Chess
417. Mark Morris
418. Nancy Klein
419. John Citron
420. Benjamin Fleischman
421. David Kafton
422. Steven Segal
423. Jerry Berkman
424. Ditsa Pines
425. Charles and Deborah Koppelman
426. Saturn McCoy
427. Felisa Simon
428. Gabriela Kipnis
429. Howard Miller
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430. Eli Dsko
431. Susanne DeWitt
432. Robert Bonem
433. William Rosen
434. Alan Kittner
435. Chloe Novak
436. Gabriela Kipnis
437. Stanley Wulf
438. Gabriella Kellerman
439. Jeff Stein
440. Birger Stamperdahl
441. Noga Alon
442. David Kafton
443. Judy Massarano
444. William Guynn
445. Susan Heitler
446. Soshana Gross
447. Rhoda Agin
448. Ilona Sturm
449. Leslie Valas
450. Elana Auerbach
451. Liron Ouziel
452. Deborah Sosebee
453. Miriam Ferris
454. Marin McCoy
455. Susanne DeWitt
456. Ly Tran
457. Melodee Au
458. Antoinette Siguenza
459. David Socholitzky
460. Coco Kennedy
461. Alex Gumbs
462. Amy Cummings
463. Jules
464. Cierra Cardenas
465. Sylvia
466. Jennifer Fechner
467. Anna Henry
468. Jude Berman
469. Robert Stamper
470. Sofia Pavlova
471. Hagar Scher
472. Riley Abeles
473. Amy Cummings
474. Miriam Barrere
475. Elissa Kittner
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476. Dan Fendel
477. Desmid Lyon
478. Kinneret Katz
479. Eids TV
480. Dorothea Dorenz
481. Deborah Shaw
482. Aliza Elias
483. Joanne Donsky
484. Yafit Shriki-Magidash
485. Paul Lee
486. Marc Sapir
487. Liron Ouizel
488. Jay Park
489. Stephanie Green
490. Helane Zeiger
491. Nicole Chabot
492. Judith Tabb
493. Stefano Schiavon
494. John Rosenberg and Diane Gerstler
495. Jil Geller
496. Laurene Wu McClain
497. Tami Rowen
498. Andrea Cohen
499. Michael TenBrink
500. Andy Hanauer
501. Lean and John Rosenthal
502. Patrice Ignelzi
503. Donna DeDiemar
504. Jim Jones
505. Ben Ringler
506. Alan Shindel
507. Karen Weinstein
508. David Ritvo
509. Rachel Bradley
510. Darya Kavitskaya
511. Denise Resnikoff
512. Jennifer Lewis
513. Rebekah Stern
514. Cassidy Kelly
515. Robert Bonem
516. Hagar Scher
517. Itamar Landau
518. Brian Rosenberg
519. Rachel Gita Schiff
520. Dmitriy Ryaboy
521. Ariel Lev
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522. Noga Ravid
523. Isaac Turiel
524. Margery Eriksson and James Nelson
525. Judd Goodman
526. Gary Grimm
527. Sandy Curtis
528. Colleen Busch
529. Jean Weininger
530. Sherry Smith
531. Lauren Kubiak
532. Gretchen Brandt
533. Mona Bernstein
534. Emily Fox
535. Lisa Miller
536. Phyllis Steiber
537. Norman Postone
538. Iola Vollen
539. Jay Park
540. Fran Haselsteiner
541. Barbara Gilbert
542. Todd Andrew
543. Stephen Woodrow
544. Raphael Goldman
545. Nick and Emily Brod
546. Andrew Bestwick
547. Megan Hall
548. Eric Friedman
549. Ayelet Waldman
550. Peggy Orenstein
551. Michael Bauce
552. Melissa Chapman
553. Marvin Engel
554. Gabrielle Hazan
555. Jaclyn Phi
556. Arthur and Sheila Braufman
557. Luqman Saib
558. Rebecca Perlman
559. Peter Bruce DuMont
560. Chris Koenig
561. Summer Brenner
562. Ly Tran
563. Liberty Schubert
564. Noga Ravid
565. Barryett Enge
566. Leah Amzel
567. Talia Dixon
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568. Ilana Pearlman
569. Kim Friedman
570. Mikelle Emanuel Shoham
571. Madeline Pignetti
572. Yoni Brenner
573. Chris Koenig (2)
574. Sommer Iqbal
575. Karina Sando
576. Bay Area Educators for Palenstine
577. Sally Nelson
578. Isaac Kaplan
579. Tammy Hardin
580. James Tabor
581. Shanna Baron
582. Tal Garner
583. Jason Spangenthal
584. Marcelo Vaz
585. Michael Solorio
586. Michelle Lessans
587. Maryum Styles
588. Michael Steinberg
589. Moni Law
590. Nora Shourd
591. Esther Brass
592. Hillary Kilmnik
593. Roy Elis
594. Shoshana Beary
595. Mark Brody
596. Jennifer Splansky Jester
597. Rachel Factor
598. Jamie Epstein
599. Sara Shendelman
600. Arbel Shemesh
601. Wynd Kaufmyn
602. Rebecca Soffer and Alberto Malvestio
603. Leah Amzel
604. Lindsay Vurek
605. Brett Mendel
606. Stacey Hara
607. Laila Stone
608. Deb Fink
609. Shani Stolero
610. David Davis
611. Mimi Schultz
612. Helmi Abdellatif
613. Kiara Bragg
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614. Jaiden Feldman
615. Daniel Milutin
616. Paul Lee
617. Khalid Kishawi
618. Cheryl Davila (2)
619. Nritkaar Dhesi
620. Berkeley Federation of Teachers
621. Chloe Novak
622. Diana Bohn (2)
623. Amy Cummings
624. Russbumper (2)
625. 41 similarly-worded form letters - “Ceasfire Now”. (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
626. 194 similarly-worded form letters - “Demand for the People”. (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
627. 323 similarly-worded form letters – “Urgent Appeal”. (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
628. 545 similarly-worded form letters – “Urgency Item”. (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
629. 2091 similarly-worded form letters – “Vote No”. (Letters are on file at the City Clerk’s Office)
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Item #30: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit 630. Lisa Lazarus, on behalf of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority 631. Donald Smith (2)
632. Keith Kleine, on behalf of American Association of Equine Practitioners 633. Jordyn Egan, on behalf of the California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation
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Item #16: Grant Application: Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants Program to mitigate hazardous tree conditions at Berkeley overnight camps
634. Revised material, submitted by Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Item #20: RFP for Development of West Berkeley Service Center 635. Andra Lichtenstein, on behalf of Ashby Village
Item #23: Installation of a 3-way Stop at the Intersection of Hopkins and McGee 636. Jim Offel and Nancy Newin
637. Jo Anne Wallace
638. Bill Hickman
639. Pamela Zelnik
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640. Charles Almy
641. Isabelle Gaston
642. David Brandon
643. Gar Smith
644. Susan McKearnan
645. S. Entwistle
646. Hellen Guerrant Toy
647. Ellen, Glenn and Same Franzen
648. Bill Chambers
649. Roy Whalin
650. Michael Frantz
651. Keith Nason
652. David Coolidge
653. Melanie O’Hare
654. David Spinner
655. Carol Hirth
656. Janet Jacobson
657. Loretta Janca
658. Robert Wilkinson
659. Tom Edwards
Item #27: Amending the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to (a) Eliminate PEPRA Cost Sharing for Unrepresented Employees (b) Add Paramedic and Limited Term EMT to Safety Category
660. Supplemental material, submitted by Human Resources Item #28: Consideration of Options for Berkeley High School Staff 661. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Hahn 662. Jeffrey Jue
663. Ann Sperske
664. Laura Babitt
665. Irene Hegarty
666. Ray Yep
Item #30: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit 667. Fred Sarver, on behalf of USA Equestrian Trust
668. Karen Adams, on behalf of US Equestrian
669. Alan Balch, on behalf of the California Thoroughbred Trainers 670. Nicole Norris, on behalf of the California Professional Horsemen’s Association 671. Georgy Maskrey-Segesman, on behalf of Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association 672. Marnye Langer
673. Marla Zanelli
674. Donald Smith
675. Julie M. Broadway, on behalf of the American Horse Council 676. David Blackwell
677. Ingmar De Vos, on behalf of Federation Equestre Internatinale
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678. Ellen (2)
679. Craig Fravel, on behalf of the Golden Gate Fields
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Item #23: Installation of a 3-way Stop at the Intersection of Hopkins and McGee 680. Barbara Gilbert
681. Shirley Kirsten
Item #28: Consideration of Options for Berkeley High School Staff 682. Amanda Daly
683. Belinda Lesser
684. Regina Chagolla
685. Ana Vasuedeo
686. Fatemeh Mizbani
Item #30: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit 687. Alan French
688. TC Conrad
689. Christopher Kroll
Miscellaneous Communications
690. Travis Castle, on behalf of Path To Humanity
691. Urban Ore
692. Comments from Mr. Eid
693. Ceasefire, on behalf of SEIU Local 102