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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 26, 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 – VACANT DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 7:06 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Humbert, Arreguin
Absent: None
Councilmember Humbert participated in the meeting remotely pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 2449.
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: None
City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 20 speakers.
Recess 7:42 p.m. – 7:51 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Wengraf) to accept three urgency items to the Consent Calendar pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2). 1) From Councilmember Hahn entitled Kala Art Institute 2024 Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds. 2) From Councilmember Wengraf entitled Support of AB 2346 (Lee). 3) From Mayor Arreguin entitled Berkeley City College’s 50th Anniversary Gala:
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
Vote: All Ayes.
The Mayor issued a warning regarding the City Council Rules of Procedure and the need for the attendees to cease disruptive actions like yelling and chanting and adhere to the adopted rules of decorum to allow for the orderly conduct of business.
Recess 8:22 p.m. – 8:36 p.m.
Consent Calendar
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Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 17 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to suspend the rules and allow for a 30-minute public comment period on the Consent Calendar with one-minute per speaker.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Taplin) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Urgent Item: Berkeley City College’s 50th Anniversary Gala: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Mayor Arreguin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500.00 per council member, including $500.00 from Mayor Arreguín, to Berkeley City College with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Mayor Arreguín and any other council members who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,245–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Hahn - $300; Councilmember Humbert - $100; Councilmember Taplin - $300.
Urgent Item: Kala Art Institute 2024 Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Hahn and $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to the Kala Art Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to support Art Kala 2024, an exhibition, auction, and benefit to support Kala’s artistic, cultural, and educational programs, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council office budgets of Councilmembers Hahn and Taplin, and from any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: Councilmembers’ Discretionary Funds - $500 Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,246–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Mayor Arreguin - $100; Councilmember Humbert - $100; Councilmember Wengraf - $250.
Consent Calendar
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Urgent Item: Support of AB 2346 (Lee)
From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author)
Recommendation: Send a letter to the California Legislature through their online portal, in support of AB 2346 (Lee), with copies to [email protected] and [email protected].
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Approved recommendation.
1. Lease Agreement: Dorothy Day House d.b.a Dorothy’s Closet at 2425a Channing Avenue in the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,900-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Dorothy Day House, a 501c3 nonprofit organization doing business as Dorothy’s Closet to use and occupy 2425a Channing Avenue inside the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage for a five (5) year lease term with an option to extend for one additional five (5) year term. The initial lease term is anticipated to begin retroactively on May 1, 2023.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,900–N.S.
2. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of February 5, 2024 (closed), February 13, 2024 (regular), February 20 (closed), February 27, 2024 (special and regular) and February 29, 2024 (special).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
Consent Calendar
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3. Contract No. 32200202 Amendment: Extending the Lease for the Real Property at 1461 University Avenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt an Urgency Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32200202 with Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP for the real property located at 1461 University Avenue, Berkeley, for the purposes of extending the interim noncongregate shelter program at this location to accommodate a longer-than-anticipated Homekey sales process. The proposed contract amendment will extend the term on a month-to-month basis for no longer than 6 months and increase the total cost by up to $975,756, with actual costs pro- rated based on the length of the lease, for a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $4,872,158.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 7,901–N.S.
4. Contract: Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at the Rodeway Inn
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate an interim housing program at the Rodeway Inn (1461 University Ave.) through September 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,247–N.S.
5. Contract No. 31900162 Amendment: Pride Industries Contract for Janitorial Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the City’s contract with Pride Industries (Contract No. 31900162) through June 30, 2025, and to approve additional appropriations related for performance of this contract.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,248–N.S.
6. Contract No. 32000060 Amendment: Toshiba for Multi-function Devices From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the City’s contract with Toshiba (contract #32000060) through September 15, 2025, and to approve additional appropriations related for performance of this contract.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,249–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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7. Contract No. 32400009 Amendment: Stella Courier for Satellite Mail Services/Mail Room Coverage
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving an additional $50,000 to Contract 32400009 with Stella Courier, and authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract accordingly.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,250–N.S.
8. Contract: Marina Landscape for Wildfire Safe Model Garden Construction at Firehouse #4
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to award a contract and execute any amendments, extensions, or change orders with Marina Landscape in an amount not-to-exceed $275,000 over a two-year period, to provide landscaping, irrigation installation, grading, and the removal of previous vegetation around Berkeley Firehouse #4.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,251–N.S.
9. Contract No. 32400033 Amendment: Strategic Economics for Affordable Housing Requirements Economic Feasibility Analysis
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract no. 32400033 with Strategic Economics, increasing the contract amount by $50,000 for contract services in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, with a contract end date of January 15, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Margot Ernst, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,252–N.S.
10. Contract No. 31900225 Amendment: LifeLong Medical Care to fund No Place Like Home (NPLH) supportive services at Maudelle Miller Shirek From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900225 with LifeLong Medical Care (LLMC) to add $15,300 to provide No Place Like Home (NPLH) tenancy sustaining services at Maudelle Miller Shirek for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,873,947.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Margot Ernst, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,253–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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11. Contract Amendment: The Labor Compliance Managers for Labor Standards Enforcement Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to the Contract with The Labor Compliance Managers increasing the contract by $50,000 for consulting services for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Margot Ernst, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,254–N.S.
12. Contract for Health Officer Coverage
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer services during periods when the City Health Officer is out of the office for the period May 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tanya Bustamante, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981- 5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,255–N.S.
13. Appointment of Director of Public Works
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution confirming the appointment of Terrance Davis as the Director of Public Works to be effective April 15, 2024 at an annual salary of $260,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,256–N.S.
14. Memorandum of Understanding: Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution 1) approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association (BCFOA) for a three-year term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 and authorizing the City Manager to execute and implement the terms and conditions of employment set forth in the new MOU and to make non-substantive edits to the format and language of the MOU in alignment with the tentative agreement, and conforming to legal requirements; and 2) approving a new Classification and Salary table for BCFOA classifications (Representation Unit A) that implements the salary adjustments reflected in the new MOU and supersedes prior salary resolutions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,257–N.S. including supplemental material in Supplemental Communications Packet from the City Manager.
Consent Calendar
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15. Contract No. 32400015 Amendment: California Consulting for on-call grant writing services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32400015 with California Consulting, Inc. for on-call grant writing services to increase the contract amount by $303,000 for a new not-to- exceed amount of $350,000 and extend the contract term to June 30, 2026.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $350,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,258–N.S.
16. Fiscal Year 2025 Street Lighting Assessments – Initiating Proceedings From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions describing proposed improvements to be used to determine the annual assessments levied for Berkeley Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1982-1 and Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2018, and ordering the preparation of Engineer’s Reports.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,259–N.S. (District No. 1982-1), and Resolution No. 71,260–N.S. (District No. 2018).
17. Purchase Order Extension Authorizations for Critical Vendors of Equipment Maintenance Parts and Services for Multiple Departments From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt fourteen Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute extensions of existing multi-year purchase orders for Equipment Maintenance Parts and Services as described below through June 30, 2025:
1. Purchase Order with Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire vehicle repairs increased by $500,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $800,437.50.
2. Purchase Order with Pape Machinery, Inc. for heavy equipment parts and repairs increased by $375,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $666,697.50.
3. Purchase Order with City Auto Supply for ongoing vehicle parts increased by $250,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $432,447.50.
4. Purchase Order with Fleetwash, Inc. for vehicle washing increased by $200,000 to a total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $372,615.
5. Purchase Order with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment Co. for heavy equipment parts increased by $225,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $351,730.
6. Purchase Order with Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste vehicle parts and repairs increased by $210,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $320,180.
7. Purchase Order with TEC of California, Inc. for vehicle parts and accessories Consent Calendar
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increased by $200,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $305,000.
8. Purchase Order with Future Ford of Concord for auto/truck parts and service increased by $205,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $300,000.
9. Purchase Order with Acme Rigging & Supply Company, Inc. for wheel loader and heavy equipment parts increased by $200,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $285,995.
10. Purchase Order with Western Truck Center in an amount not to exceed $260,000.
11. Purchase Order with Southern Counties Lubricants LLC for vehicle lubricants increased by $175,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $238,500.
12. Purchase Order with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Company for Zero Waste truck parts increased by $150,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $200,000.
13. Purchase Order with California Covers for upholstery services increased by $60,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $110,881.01.
14. Purchase Order with Berry Brothers for towing services increased by $15,000 to a new total Purchase Order amount not to exceed $50,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,261–N.S. (Golden State Emergency), Resolution No. 71,262–N.S. (Pape Machinery, Inc.), Resolution No. 71,263–N.S. (City Auto Supply), Resolution No. 71,264–N.S. (Fleetwash, Inc.), Resolution No. 71,265–N.S. (Coast Counties Truck), Resolution No. 71,266–N.S. (Arata Equipment Company), Resolution No. 71,267–N.S. (TEC of California), Resolution No. 71,268–N.S. (Future Ford of Concord), Resolution No. 71,269–N.S. (Acme Rigging & Supply), Resolution No. 71,270–N.S. (Western Truck Center), Resolution No. 71,271–N.S. (Southern Counties Lubricants), Resolution No. 71,272–N.S. (McNeilus Truck), Resolution No. 71,273–N.S. (California Covers), and Resolution No. 71,274–N.S. (Berry Brothers).
18. Filling Vacancies Among the Elected Representatives of the Poor From: Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution confirming the appointment of Cheryl Atkinson (District 1) as an elected representative of the poor on the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (HWCAC), having been voted at the HWCAC February 7, 2024 meeting, and that their term expires November 28, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mary-Claire Katz, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,275–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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19. Response to Council Referral: Long Term Care Facility Oversight From: Community Health Commission
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager and the budget process the (1) establishment of an enhanced Ombudsperson program for oversight of Skilled Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, and (2) early implementation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal for minimum nursing staffing levels ahead of the three-year period proposed by CMS.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kellie Knox, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5301 Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
20. Budget Referral: Funding to Protect Pedestrian Safety on Upper Marin Avenue From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the Budget Process up to $200,000 for study and implementation of traffic control measures on upper Marin Avenue to address urgent safety needs for pedestrians.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: Approved recommendation including supplemental material in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from Councilmember Hahn.
21. Proclamation in Honor of City of Berkeley Holocaust Remembrance Day From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt the Holocaust Remembrance Day Proclamation for the City of Berkeley’s 21st Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. The program will take place virtually on Sunday, May 5th, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Adopted proclamation.
Council Consent Items
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22. 2024 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Vice Mayor Wengraf, to support the City’s Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund. The relinquishment of funds from Vice Mayor Wengraf’s discretionary Council Office Budget and all other Councilmembers who would like to contribute, allows the City of Berkeley to invite the community to its 21st Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day virtual program, created by the community with City Council support. This year’s program will be held virtually on May 5th, 2024.
Register via Eventbrite to attend.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,276–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Mayor Arreguin - $500; Councilmember Humbert - $500; Councilmember Bartlett - $250; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Taplin - $500; Councilmember Hahn - $500.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
23. Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt first reading of an Ordinance regarding amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter
23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Control Ordinance.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Taplin) to refer the item to the Agenda & Rules Committee for scheduling.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – New Business
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24a. Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission; and, establishment of the Human Welfare, Peace and Justice Commission
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance to:
1. Repeal Chapter 3.68, Peace and Justice Commission; and,
2. Repeal Chapter 3.78, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission; and,
3. Establish the Human Welfare, Peace and Justice Commission with Chapter 3.70 Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Margot Ernst, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
24b. Reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission by amending rules regarding the Commission’s composition, number of members, filling of vacancies, election of low-income representatives, enumerated functions, and other changes
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance to reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (HWCAC)
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Margot Ernst, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
Action: 9 speakers. M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,902–N.S. in Item 24b and further, the Council rejects the proposed merger of the Peace and Justice Commission and the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, and directs the City Manager to cease all work related to such a potential merger. Second reading scheduled for May 7, 2024.
Vote: Ayes – Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes - Kesarwani.
Information Reports
25. Fiscal Year 2024 Mid-Year Budget Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Received and filed.
26. Two consecutive meetings canceled for lack of quorum From: Homeless Services Panel of Experts
Contact: Josh Jacobs, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400 Action: Received and filed.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Hahn) to suspend the rules and adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Communications
Item #20: Budget Referral: Funding to Protect Pedestrian Safety on Upper Marin Avenue
1. Shodie Lyon
Item #23: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter
23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
2. John Selawsky
Item #24a: Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission; and, establishment of the Human Welfare, Peace and Justice Commission
3. Janice Schroeder
4. Human Welfare Community Action Commission (HWCAC)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plan
5. Derek Young
Traffic Safety
6. Tucker Pinochi, on behalf of Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Berkeley Unified School District Parking Lot
7. Amy
Bike Lanes
8. Alex Merenkov
9. Nadia Rojas
Scooters Parked Illegally
10. Sean McMahon (2)
11. Monica DiLullo, on behalf of Veo
Smokefree Multiunit Housing
12. Carol Denney (2)
Restrooms at Channing Way & Telegraph Avenue
13. Greg Dabel (2)
People’s Park
14. Holly Scheider
2021 Mason Tillman Report
15. Elana Auerbach
Gaza and Israel
16. Torie White
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17. Karrie Keyes
18. Hannah Beth Schlacter
19. Gordon Gilmore
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #23: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter
23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
20. Revised material, submitted by Planning and Development
21. Revised material, submitted by Councilmember Kesarwani Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #14: Memorandum of Understanding: Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association
22. Supplemental material, submitted by Human Resources Item #20: Budget Referral: Funding to Protect Pedestrian Safety on Upper Marin Avenue
23. Supplemental material, submitted by Councilmember Hahn
24. Walk Bike Berkeley
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
Item #23: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter
23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
25. Revised material, submitted by Councilmembers Kesarwani, Humbert and Taplin
26. Stan Momtchev
27. Joann Sullivan
28. Kevin Casey
29. Mike Dunham
30. Andrea Gordon
31. Brenda Richardson
32. Sandra Emerson
33. Chris Lee-Egan
34. Valerie Knepper
35. Alden Mudge
36. AJ Cho
37. Christopher Batson
38. Ranjit Bharvirkar
39. Tawny Reynolds
40. Lynne Tilsen
41. Connie Clausen
42. Jonas Osmond
43. Kyung Son
44. Kellen Gauthier
45. Cece Rosaia
46. Susie Wyshak
47. April Jones
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48. Bobbie Giaratana
49. Eric Johnson
50. Lee Bishop
51. Cathryn Heilig
52. Todd Andrew
53. Tess Fruge
54. David Mendelsohn
55. Pablo Diaz-Gutierrez
56. Milo Trauss
57. Bryce Nesbitt
58. Theo Gordon
59. Grayson Peters
Item #24b: Reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission by amending rules regarding the Commission’s composition, number of members, filling of vacancies, election of low-income representatives, enumerated functions, and other changes
60. Supplemental material, submitted by Mayor Arreguin and Councilmember Hahn Urgent Item: Kala Art Institute 2024 Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
61. Urgent item, submitted by Councilmember Hahn
Urgent Item: Letter of Support for AB 2346
62. Urgent item, submitted by Councilmember Wengraf
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #21: Proclamation in Honor of City of Berkeley Holocaust Remembrance Day
63. Barbara Schick
64. Esther Brass
65. Robin Mencher
66. Melissa Chapman
67. Tucker Pinochi
68. Susanne Kalter DeWitt
69. Yael Galinson
70. Christina Harb
71. Hillary Kilimnik
72. Brett Mendel
73. Susanne DeWitt
74. Ilana Pearlman
75. Brett Mendel
Item #23: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter
23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
76. beccafreed@
77. Jay Sondhi
78. Janice Schroeder
79. Cindy O’Neil
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80. M.E. Lawrence
81. Dianne Ayres
82. Kim Markison
83. Gregory Kalkanis
84. Lindsey Newbold
85. Andrew Fox
86. Margaret Wellons
87. Janice Murota
88. Eugene Turitz
89. Anne McClintock
90. Judy MacLean
91. Sarah Bell
92. Gary McDole
93. Michael Katz
94. Zipporah Collins
95. Max Ventura
96. Janis Ching
97. Sierra Club Nothern Alameda County Group
98. Nico Calavita
99. Sandra Smith
100. Alicia Moore
101. Joel Myerson
102. Martha Hill
103. Geoff Lomax
104. Sarah Bell, oh behalf of East Bay YIMBY
105. Ednah Friedman
106. Susan Black
107. Sophia DeWitt, on behalf of East Bay Housing Organizations 108. Naomi Janowitz
109. Bryce Nesbitt
110. Matthew Lewis
111. Negeen Mosaed
112. Abderazak Medhkour
113. Vanessa Marrero
114. Karin Werheim
115. Lisa Camasi
116. Berkeley Tenant Union
117. Zoe Spiropoulou
118. Gregory Lemieux
119. 23 similarly-worded form letters
Item #24b: Reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission by amending rules regarding the Commission’s composition, number of members, filling of vacancies, election of low-income representatives, enumerated functions, and other changes
120. Presentation, submitted by Health, Housing and Community Services
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Urgent Item: Kala Art Institute 2024 Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
121. Urgent item, submitted by Councilmember Hahn and Taplin
Urgent Item: Berkeley City College’s 50th Anniversary Gala: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds 122. Urgent item, submitted by Mayor Arreguin
Miscellaneous Communications
123. Eid Abdallah