Emeryville City Hall
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4300 phone
(510) 450-7831 fax
www.emeryville.org
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, December 5, 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 Council Member Kaur, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, 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
1 speaker.
4.1. ID-2023-477 Presentation - PG&E. (Ed Aparis)
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION / COMMITTEE VACANCIES
6. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS ON MEETING
ATTENDANCE
Council Member Priforce reported that he met with Gloria, a former Public Art Committee member.
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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8. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
No ex parte communications were reported.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA / ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 2 speakers.
10. CONSENT ITEMS
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Welch, seconded by Council Member Mourra, to approve the Consent 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 -
10.1. ID-2023-475 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-2023-469 Action Minutes Of The November 21, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.3. ID-2023-470 Action Minutes Of The November 21, 2023, Special City Council Study Session. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.4. ID-2023-471 Action Minutes Of The November 21, 2023, City Of Emeryville Regular City Council Meeting. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1. ID-2023-478 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Granting An Annual Card Room License To The Oaks Card Club For The Calendar Year 2024. (Jeff Jennings / Andrew Cassianos)
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Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-156
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 8:09 p.m.
1 speaker.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 8:12 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Mourra, seconded by Council Member Kaur, 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. 23-156
11.2. ID-2023-448 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Granting A Waiver From The Noise Ordinance To Pacific Gas And Electric Company To Complete New Cable Installation Along Shellmound Street Between 65th And 67th Streets On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 From 9:00 P.M. To 5:00 A.M. (CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)). (Chadrick Smalley / Miroo Desai / Alyssa Chung)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - Applicant Request Letter
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-157
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 8:12 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 8:13 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaur, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, to approve this CC 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. 23-157
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1. ID-2023-447 Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Article 6, Chapter 15, "Restrictions On Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Use” To The City Of Emeryville Municipal Code; And Authorizing The City Manager To Take Actions Related To Implementation And Enforcement; CEQA Determination: Exempt City of Emeryville Page 3 of 5 Printed on 12/20/2023
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Pursuant To Guidelines Sections 15378(a), 15308, And 15061(b)(3). (Mohamed Alaoui / Nancy Humphrey)
Staff Report
Darft Ordinance
Attachments:
Environmental Programs Manager Nancy Humphrey made a
presentation and answered Council Member questions.
1 speaker.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaur, seconded by Vice Mayor Welch, to waive first reading and introduce this Ordinance by title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Welch, seconded by Council Member Mourra, to adopt the first reading of this Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Welch, Council Member Kaur, Council Member Mourra, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
12.2. ID-2023-441 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Approving And Accepting The Emeryville Police Department’s AB 481, 2023 Annual Military Equipment Use Report Pursuant To Government Code Section 7071(d) And Renewing City Of Emeryville Ordinance No. 22-006 “Approving Emeryville Police Department Policy Manual Policy 707- Military Equipment”. (Jeff Jennings / Christie Crowl) Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - Equipment Inventory Report
APPROVED Resolution No. 23-158
Attachments:
1 speaker.
A motion was made by Council Member Mourra, seconded by Council Member Kaur, 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. 23-158
13. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
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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