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:
--AMENDED--
Special Meeting
CITY OF EMERYVILLE
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, 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
6. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS ON MEETING
ATTENDANCE
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
8. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
No ex parte communications were reported.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA / ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA City of Emeryville Page 1 of 7 Printed on 4/23/2025
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6 speakers.
10. CONSENT ITEMS
A motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, to approved the Consent Agenda excluding item 10.6 which was pulled for further discussion. 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-2024-454 Warrants. (Lilybell Nakamura)
Staff Report City
Wire Transfers City
Check Register City
Attachments:
A motion was made to accept this Informational Report.
10.2. ID-2024-463 Action Minutes Of The November 19, 2024, City Of Emeryville Special Study Session Meeting. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.3. ID-2024-465 Action Minutes Of The November 19, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.4. ID-2024-453 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Extending Current Terms Of Council Members On Council Committees And County, Regional, And Statewide Bodies To January 21, 2025, Moving New Appointments To The January 21, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting, And Waiving The City Council Rules of Procedure For Local Boards, Commissions, And Committees To Allow This Change. (April Richardson)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-143
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-143
10.5. ID-2024-448 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Retroactively Accept And Expend A Grant City of Emeryville Page 2 of 7 Printed on 4/23/2025
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Award On Behalf Of The Police Department From The State Of California’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Via The Office Of Traffic Safety, In The Amount Of $40,000 Related To Reducing Youth Access To Alcohol And Other Purposes. (Jeff Jennings / Fred Dauer) Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - ABC Grant Agreement
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-144
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-144
10.6. ID-2024-460 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Approving The Annual Development Impact Fee Report For Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Chadrick Smalley / Miroo Desai)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - FY23-24 Development Impact Fee Report APPROVED Resolution No. 24-145
Attachments:
Planning Manager Miroo Desai answered Council Member questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, 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. 24-145
10.7. ID-2024-462 Action Minutes Of The December 3, 2024, Special City Council Meeting. (April Richardson)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.8. ID-2024-480 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Accepting The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report And Associated Compliance Audit Reports And Auditor Correspondence For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. (Lilybell Nakamura / Brian Moura) City of Emeryville Page 3 of 7 Printed on 4/23/2025
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Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.pdf
Exhibit B – Child Development Center Compliance Audit.pdf Exhibit C – Auditor’s Communication Letter.pdf
Exhibit D – Auditor’s Memorandum on Internal Control.pdf Exhibit E – Auditor’s Report on Appropriations Limit Calculation.pdf APPROVED Resolution No. 24-146
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-146
10.9. ID-2024-478 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing An Amendment To The Classification And Compensation Plan To Add A Retired Annuitant Classification With An Hourly Salary Range of $19.36 - $175.27 And Approving An Amendment To The City’s Compensation Plan In Conformance With California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5. (Lilybell Nakamura / Qiana James) Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - Retired Annuitant Job Description
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-147
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-147
10.10. ID-2024-477 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Emeryville Accessible Living Loan Agreements With Various Borrowers Seeking Accessibility Improvements To Their Respective Properties. (Chadrick Smalley / Valerie Bernardo)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-148
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-148
10.11. ID-2024-461 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Amendment Of Temporary Emergency Shelter License With Insight Housing For The Use Of Real Property Located At 4300 San Pablo Avenue Extending The License Term To June 1, 2025. (Chadrick Smalley / Charles Harris) City of Emeryville Page 4 of 7 Printed on 4/23/2025
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Original license
Attachment 2 - Request for Extension
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - Amendment of License Agreement APPROVED Resolution No. 24-149
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-149
10.12. ID-2024-468 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Letter Of Commitment For The San Francisco Estuary Partnership’s Senate Bill 1 Grant Application For The East Bay Crescent Community Engagement and Climate Adaptation Project. (Chadrick Smalley / Amber Evans)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - Letter of Committment
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-150
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-150
10.13. ID-2024-474 Civic Center HVAC and BMS System Replacement: (Mohamed Alaoui / Ali Ahmadzadeh)
Staff Report
Attachment A - Emeryville Civic Center HVAC Concept Design Report Attachments:
10.13. 1.
ID-2024-475 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Legacy Mechanical & Energy Services, Inc. In An Amount Of $531,032.00 For Replacement Of The Existing HVAC System (AC Unit And Boiler System) In The Civic Center In The City Of Emeryville Project No.15650018 And Authorized The City Manager To Increase The Contract By $100,000.00 For A Total Amount Not Exceed $631,032.00. CEQA Determination: Exempt Under
Section 15061(b)(3)
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Legacy Mechanical and Energy Services, Inc. Contract APPROVED Resolution No. 24-151
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
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Enactment No: Reso No. 24-151
10.13. 2.
ID-2024-476 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SYSERCO, Inc. In An Amount Of $285,000.00 For Replacement Of The Existing BMS System (DELTA And BMS Upgrade /
Replacement) And Plumbing Repairs In The Civic Center In The City Of Emeryville Project No.15650018 And Authorized The City Manager To Increase The Contract By $40,000.00 For A Total Amount Not Exceed $325,000.00. CEQA Determination: Exempt Under Section 15061(b)(3)
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A – Syserco, Inc. Contract
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-152
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 24-152
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1. ID-2024-452 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Granting A Waiver From The Noise Ordinance For Sewer Rehabilitation Work On The Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Line Owned By East Bay Municipal Utility District For A Period Of Eight Weeks On Dates To Be Determined, To East Bay Municipal Utility District And Its Contractor. (Mohamed Alaoui / Nik Ignacio)
Staff Report
Attachment A - Noise Waiver Request Letter
Attachment B - Project Location Map
Attachment C - Construction Schedule
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 24-153
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:23 p.m.
1 speaker.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:25 p.m.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mourra, seconded by Council Member Kaur, 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. 24-153
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12. ACTION ITEMS
13. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the Emeryville City Council.
/s/ April Richardson, CMC
City Clerk
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