Emeryville City Hall
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Emeryville, CA 94608
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ACTION MINUTES
City Council
Mayor Courtney Welch
Vice Mayor David Mourra
Council Member John J. Bauters
Council Member Sukhdeep Kaur
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Members:
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CITY OF EMERYVILLE
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:16 PM Council Chambers / Teleconference
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Courtney Welch
Vice Mayor David Mourra
Council Member John J. Bauters
Council Member Sukhdeep Kaur
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Present: 5 -
3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mourra, seconded by Council Member Kaur, to approve the final agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, Council Member Kaur, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION / COMMITTEE VACANCIES
City Clerk April Richardson announced that there is an Advisory Body recruitment open. Applications are available on the website and due by 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2024.
6. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS ON MEETING
ATTENDANCE
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
8. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
No ex parte communications were reported.
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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 Mourra, seconded by Council Member Kaur, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, Council Member Kaur, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
10.1. ID-2024-044 Warrants. (Lawrence Chiu)
Staff Report
Wire Transfers
Check Register
Attachments:
A motion was made to accept this Informational Report.
10.2. ID-2024-041 Action Minutes Of The February 6, 2024, Special City Council Closed Session. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.3. ID-2024-042 Action Minutes Of The February 6, 2024, City Of Emeryville Regular City Council Meeting. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.4. ID-2024-036 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A 2-Year Lease Agreement With Flock Safety, Inc. For An Automated License Plate Reader System, Appropriate Funding For The System, and Delegate Authority To The City Manager To Extend The Lease Agreement For Up To Three Additional Years For A Total Cost Not to Exceed $61,000 Annually. (Jeff Jennings/Oliver Collins)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - Professional Services Contract including Scope of Work Exhibit B - Sole Source Addendum - Flock Safety, Inc.
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-13
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
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Enactment No: Reso No. 24-13
10.5. ID-2024-037 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Granicus, LLC For A New City Website Platform (OpenCities) And Agenda Management Software (OneMeeting) (CIP # INT-01, 24670001), For A Term Of Five Years And A Total Amount Not To Exceed $235,000.00. (Michael Parenti/April Richardson)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - Professional Services Contract
Exhibit B - Scope of Work & Pricing Summary
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-14
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-14
10.6. ID-2024-058 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Submit An Application And Accept Grant Funding From The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda-CTC) Paratransit Discretionary Grant Program For An Expanded Transportation Program In The Amount of $1,167,779.19 for FY2024-2029. (Rebecca Sermeno/Kim Burrowes)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
ACTC Grant Application
Budget
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-15
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-15
10.7. ID-2024-049 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Allocate The Additional Monies Needed For The Purchase Of An Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus For The Amount Of $15,178.90 From The Vehicle Replacement Fund 660-91200. (Rebecca Sermeno/Kim Burrowes)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Attachment 1 - Staff Report-Resolution No. 22-158
Attachment 2 - Invoice from GreenPower Motors
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-16
Attachments:
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A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-16
10.8. ID-2024-047 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With 510 Media, LLC For Marketing Program Implementation For An Amount Not To Exceed $357,000 Over A Three Year Term. (Chadrick Smalley / April Shabazz)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - PSC with 510 Media
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-17
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-17
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1. ID-2024-051 Protecting Pollinators Ordinances. (John Kennedy/Christie Crowl) Staff Report
Attachment A - Study Session Staff Report
Attachments:
Special Counsel Christie Crowl and Planning Manager Miroo Desai made a presentation and answered Council Member questions.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:47 p.m.
0 speakers.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:47 p.m.
11.1.1 ID-2024-052 Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Chapter 16, (“Prohibiting The Use Of Neonicotinoids And Rodenticides On City-Owned, Managed And Leased Property Except For The Use Of
Rodenticides In City Parks”), To Title 6 Of The Emeryville Municipal Code And Authorizing The City Manager To Take Actions Related To Implementation And Enforcement; CEQA Determination:
Exempt Pursuant To Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Council Member Kaur, to waive first reading and introduce this Ordinance by title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, Council Member Kaur, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
A motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, to adopt the first reading of this Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, and Council Member Kaur
4 -
Noes: 1 - Council Member Priforce
11.1.2. ID-2024-053 Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Section 9-4.503(J) (“Prohibiting The Installation Of Turf In New Development”) To The Emeryville Municipal Code And Amending Sections 9-4.303(B) (5a), 9-4.503, And 9-8.212 (“Open Space Standards: Public Park Requirements,” “Landscaping And Screening: General Provisions,” And “General Definitions: L Terms”) And Section 6-10.02 (“Nuisances: Weeds”) Of The Emeryville Municipal Code
(Ord24-001); CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant To Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, to waive first reading and introduce this Ordinance by title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, Council Member Kaur, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
A motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, to adopt the first reading of this Ordinance as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, and Council Member Kaur
4 -
Noes: 1 - Council Member Priforce
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1. ID-2024-048 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee DBA Art Is Luv For Advancement Of The Art Center Project For An Amount Not To Exceed $298,000. (Chadrick Smalley)
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Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - PSC with Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee Attachment - Advisory Group Biographies
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-18
Attachments:
Community Development Director Chadrick Smalley made a
presentation and answered Council Member questions.
0 speakers.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mourra, seconded by Council Member Bauters, to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, Council Member Kaur, and Council Member Priforce
5 -
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-18
12.2. ID-2024-064 Discussion Regarding A Letter of Support From the City Of Emeryville For SB 960 - Complete Streets And Transit Priority Policies Staff Report
Attachment A - SB 960 Fact Sheet
Draft Letter of Support
Attachments:
Council Member Bauters led a discussion and answered other Council Member questions about the letter of support for SB 960. 0 speakers.
A motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, to approve this letter of support. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Welch, Vice Mayor Mourra, Council Member Bauters, and Council Member Kaur
4 -
Noes: 1 - Council Member Priforce
13. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Priforce requested and received majority support for an item referral to the Budget and Governance Committee on rent control/rent stabilization in the context of the previous exercise the City went through in 2017.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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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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