Emeryville City Hall
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ACTION MINUTES
City Council
Mayor John J. Bauters
Vice Mayor Courtney Welch
Council Member Sukhdeep Kaur
Council Member David Mourra
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Members:
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CITY OF EMERYVILLE
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:16 PM Council Chambers / Teleconference
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:18 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor John J. Bauters
Vice Mayor Courtney Welch
Council Member Sukhdeep Kaur
Council Member David Mourra
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Present: 5 -
3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Welch, seconded by Council Member Kaur, to approve the final agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1. ID-2023-211 Proclamation Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Recognizing June 2023 As LGBTQI+ Pride Month In The City Of Emeryville. (Mayor John J. Bauters)
Attachments: Proclamation
4.2. ID-2023-217 Proclamation Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Recognizing June 19, 2023, As Juneteenth Freedom Day In The City Of Emeryville. (Mayor John J. Bauters)
Attachments: Proclamation
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5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION / COMMITTEE VACANCIES
City Clerk April Richardson announced that the current recruitment closes on June 26, 2023. More information and the application is available on the website.
6. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS ON MEETING
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Bauters reported on the Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting where they voted to approve funding for Emeryville projects including the 40th Street project, San Pablo safety improvements, Doyle Street, and for the Emery Go-Round.
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Paul Buddenhagen did not present a report.
8. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Welch reported speaking with Kathy Leonard on item
10.5. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA / ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There were no public comments.
10. CONSENT ITEMS
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Welch, seconded by Council Member Mourra, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
10.1. ID-2023-208 Warrants. (Lawrence Chiu)
Staff Report City
Wire Transfers City
Check Register City
Attachments:
A motion was made to accept this Informational Report.
10.2. ID-2023-202 Action Minutes Of The May 16, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.3. ID-2023-203 Action Minutes Of The May 16, 2023, Special City Council Study Session. (April Richardson)
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Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.4. ID-2023-205 Action Minutes Of The May 16, 2023, City Of Emeryville Regular City Council Meeting. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.5. ID-2023-193 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Supporting Removal Of Cuba From The U.S. State Sponsors Of Terrorism List. (Courtney Welch)
Staff Report
Letters
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-59
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-59
10.6. ID-2023-210 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Amending The Local Boards, Commissions, and Committees Rules Of
Procedure For Teleconferencing And Public Comment During Hybrid Meetings. (April Richardson)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - Draft Committee Rules of Procedure
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-60
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-60
10.7. ID-2023-221 Amendments to Advisory Committees Regular Meeting Schedules:
(April Richardson / Lorrayne Leong)
Attachments: Staff Report
10.7.1. ID-2023-222 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Amending The Regular Meeting Schedule Of The Community Services
Committee; And Amending The FY2022-23 Local Roster Of
Boards, Commissions And Committees Accordingly
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Draft Resolution - Community Services Committee
Exhibit A - Community Services Committee Roster
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-61
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-61
10.7.2. ID-2023-223 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Amending The Regular Meeting Schedule Of The Parks and Recreation Committee; And Amending The FY2022-23 Local Roster Of
Boards, Commissions And Committees Accordingly
Draft Resolution - Parks and Recreation Committee
Exhibit A - Parks and Recreation Committee Roster
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-62
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-62
10.7.3. ID-2023-225 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Amending The Regular Meeting Schedule Of The Public Safety Committee; And Amending The FY2022-23 Local Roster Of Boards,
Commissions And Committees Accordingly
Draft Resolution - Public Safety Committee
Exhibit A - Public Safety Committee Roster
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-63
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-63
10.8. ID-2023-199 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Approving Artists Naomi VanDoren, Michele Théberge, Jess Cook, Lisa Rock, Grégoire Vion, And Erin Fong, And Alternates Salma Arastu And Muna Abdulahi For The Sharon Wilchar Bus Shelter Art Program - Phase VII And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Agreements With The Approved Artists For Final Design Of The Art Works In Amounts Not To Exceed $5,000 For Each Artist. (Charles S. Bryant / Chadrick Smalley / Amber Evans)
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Artist Proposals
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-64
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
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Enactment No: Reso No. 23-64
10.9. ID-2023-195 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City of Emeryville Accepting The Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project, Project No.
EPW-18101 (CIP No. 16475021), As Complete And Authorizing The City Engineer To File A Notice Of Completion With The Alameda County Clerk And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Second Amendment To The Contract With Brannon Corporation, Inc.
To Increase The Total Compensation Amount By $3,535 For A Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $877,574; For The Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project, Project No. EPW-18101 (CIP No. 16475021). (Mohamed Alaoui / Michael Roberts)
Staff Report
Construction Contract
Construction Contract - 1st Amendment
Draft Resolution
Construction Contract - 2nd Amendment
Exhibit A-2
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-65
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-65
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1. ID-2023-187 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Granting A Waiver From The Noise Ordinance To Emery Cove Inc. For Weekend And Night Work Related To Marina Dredging As Part Of The Marina Navigation Channel Maintenance Dredging Program (CIP No. 19495003) 300 Feet After The Breakwater In The Outer Channel Outside The Marina Harbor To Occur On Dates To Be Determined Between June 7, 2023, And November 30, 2023 (CEQA Status:
Exempt Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)). (Mohamed Alaoui)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-66
Attachments:
Public Works Director Mohamed Alaoui gave a presentation and answered Council Member questions.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:30 p.m.
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:31 p.m.
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A motion was made by Council Member Mourra, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, to approve this Resolution and administratively amend to include no work on recognized holidays. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-66
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12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1. ID-2023-201 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Rescinding The Commercial Property Transfer Tax Policy, Amending The City’s Expenditure And Reserve Policies, And Adopting A Real Property Transfer Tax Policy. Lawrence Chiu / Monica Centeno)
Staff Report
Attachment A - Proposed Real Property Transfer Tax Policy Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-67
Attachments:
Finance Director Lawrence Chiu gave a presentation and answered Council Member questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Mourra, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-67
12.2. ID-2023-212 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adopting The Operating Budget For Fiscal Years 2024 And 2025 (“Operating Budget”), And Appropriating Funds For Fiscal Years 2024 And 2025. (Lawrence Chiu / Monica Centeno)
Staff Report
Attachment A - Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 (large file)
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-68
Attachments:
A motion was made by Mayor Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-68
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12.3. ID-2023-198 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City of Emeryville Adopting The Capital Improvement Program For The City Of Emeryville For The 2023-2024 Through 2027-2028 Fiscal Years, And Authorizing Appropriations For The 2023-2024 And The 2024-2025 Funding Cycles Of The City Emeryville Five Year Capital Improvement Program. (Mohamed Alaoui / Josie Ahrens)
Staff Report
Appendix A CIP Project Summary
Appendix B CIP Capital Project Funds
Appendix C CIP Revenues
Appendix D Public Survey Summary and Results
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - CIP Book Final Draft
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-69
Attachments:
Public Works Management Analyst Josie Ahrens gave a presentation and answered Council Member questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Mourra, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, and Council Member Mourra
4 -
Noes: 1 - Council Member Priforce
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-69
12.4. ID-2023-215 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adopting An Appropriations Limit For The Fiscal Year 2024 of $141,294,720. (Lawrence Chiu / Monica Centeno)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Attachment A - Gann Appropriations Limit Calculation Fiscal Year 2024
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-70
Attachments:
A motion was made by Council Member Mourra, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
Enactment No: Reso No. 23-70
13. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
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13.1. ID-2023-200 Planning Director's report on Planning Commission actions at the May 25, 2023 meeting:
(a) Capital Improvement Program. Review of the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2028 for consistency with the Emeryville General Plan pursuant to California Government Code Section 65403(c).
(b) Shellmound Way General Plan Amendment. Consideration of a General Plan Amendment to revise the location of Shellmound Way such that it coincides with its current location approximately 250 feet south of what is shown on General Plan Figure 3-1, “Circulation”, and other maps in the General Plan.*
* Note: This item has been continued to the August 24 Planning Commission meeting to allow for the 90-day period for California Native American tribes to request consultation as required by California Government Code Section 65352.3(a).
The packet for the May 25, 2023 Planning Commission meeting can b e v i e w e d o n l i n e a t
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14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. ADJOURNMENT
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Emeryville City Council.
/s/ April Richardson, CMC
City Clerk
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