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Members:
Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur
Vice Mayor Matthew Solomon
Council Member David Mourra
Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce
Council Member Courtney Welch
CITY OF EMERYVILLE
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
Emeryville City Hall
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4300 phone
(510) 450-7831 fax
www.emeryville.org
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur, Vice Mayor Matthew Solomon, Council Member David Mourra, Council Member Courtney Welch
Absent: Council Member Kalimah Priforce
Council Member Priforce was absent 7:01 p.m. – 7:05 p.m.
3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA
MOVED by Welch and SECONDED by Solomon to approve the final agenda.
RESULT: Passed [4 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
ABSENT: Priforce
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR EMERY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
5. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETING ATTENDANCE Mayor Kaur attended the Alameda Mayor’s conference.
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6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
6.1. STRATEGIC PLANNING / CITY GOALS QUARTERLY UPDATE
7. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
No ex parte communications were reported.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council Member Priforce recused himself so as not to be involved in any discussions regarding the 40th Street Multimodal Project. Priforce absent 7:15 p.m. – 7:47 p.m. 18 speakers.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Priforce pulled item 9.6 and 9.7 from the Consent Calendar.
MOVED by Solomon and SECONDED by Welch to approve the amended agenda.
RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
9.1. ALL ORDINANCES DEEMED READ BY TITLE ONLY AND ALL FURTHER READING WAIVED
9.2. WARRANTS
9.3. ACTION MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
9.4. ACTION MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2025, CLOSED SESSION
9.5. ACTION MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
9.6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE EMERYVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EKI ENVIRONMENT AND WATER, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $130,000 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,612,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH BAYFRONT PROJECT (BAY STREET PROJECT – SITE A) AND EXTENDING THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027
Items 9.6 and 9.7 were heard together.
Earl Jones from EKI answered Council Member questions.
1 speaker.
MOVED by Solomon and SECONDED by Priforce to adopt the resolution.
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RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
9.7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE EMERYVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN NINETEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EKI ENVIRONMENT AND WATER TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $1,407,000, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,635,000, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH BAYFRONT PROJECT (BAY STREET PROJECT – SITE B) AND EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027
MOVED by Solomon and SECONDED by Priforce to adopt the resolution.
RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
9.8. MEMBERSHIP IN THE MAYORS FOR PARKS COALITION
9.9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 2027
9.10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE APPOINTING
STANDBY OFFICERS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER SUCCESSION IN THE EVENT OF A DECLARED EMERGENCY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026
9.11. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE APPROVING THE EMERYVILLE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ETMA) 2026 BUDGET
AND SETTING COMPENSATION TO THE ETMA TO OPERATE THE EMERY GO-ROUND SHUTTLE SERVICE DURING THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR UNDER THE TERMS OF THE
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION, SEVEN
HUNDRED AND EIGHTY THOUSAND, ANDEIGHT HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($4,780,848)
9.12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE ACCEPTING THE
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND OTHER COMPLIANCE AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
9.13. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ABG ART GROUP, LLC INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $126,456 TO AN AS-AMENDED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $740,636 AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2026 FOR PROMOTION,
ACTIVITIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROTTEN CITY EMERYVILLE CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT AND APPROPRIATE $30,000 FROM FUND 234 TO PROJECT 18254012
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9.14. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS AND EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE EMERY GO ROUND OPERATING EXPENSES (FY2026-FY2027) APPROPRIATING $1,000,000 INTO FUND 254
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AMENDING TITLE 9 (PLANNING REGULATIONS) OF THE EMERYVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM LL OF THE APPROVED 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15162 AND 15164 AND PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.085 BECAUSE THIS ORDINANCE
IMPLEMENTS THE SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS IN AN APPROVED HOUSING ELEMENT) Senior Planner Navarre Oaks made a presentation and answered Council Member questions.
Public Hearing Opened 7:59 p.m.
1 speaker.
Public Hearing Closed 8:11 p.m.
MOVED by Mourra and SECONDED by Solomon to adopt first reading of the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
10.2. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AMENDING BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 9-4.408 OF TITLE 9 (PLANNING REGULATIONS) OF THE EMERYVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378 AND 15061(B)(3))
Senior Planner Navarre Oaks made a presentation and answered Council Member questions.
Public Hearing Opened 8:13 p.m.
1 speaker.
Public Hearing Closed 8:28 p.m.
MOVED by Solomon and SECONDED by Welch to adopt first reading of the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
10.3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE GRANTING AN ANNUAL CARD ROOM LICENSE TO THE OAKS CARD CLUB FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 Public Hearing Opened 8:33 p.m.
1 speaker.
Public Hearing Closed 8:35 p.m.
MOVED by Mourra and SECONDED by Solomon to adopt the resolution.
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RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.1. PROPOSED 2026 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Niccolo DeLuca made a presentation and answered Council Member questions. 0 speakers.
11.2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
EMERYVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET AND RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27) PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177 AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO TAKE
RELATED ACTIONS
0 speakers.
MOVED by Solomon and SECONDED by Welch to adopt the resolution.
RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
11.3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE APPOINTING CITY
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS COUNTY, REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE
BODIES, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES FOR ONE-YEAR TERMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED; PUBLICLY NOTICING FPPC FORM NUMBER 806 AS REQUIRED BY FPPC REGULATION 18705.5; AND AMENDING THE 2026 CITY ROSTER OF COUNTY,
REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE BODIES ACCORDINGLY
0 speakers.
MOVED by Mourra and SECONDED by Solomon to adopt a Resolution keeping all City Council representatives the same as 2025 with the exception of changing the Alameda County Mayor’s Conference to Mayor Kaur and Vice Mayor Solomon.
RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
11.4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES FOR ONE-YEAR TERMS; AND AMENDING THE FY2025-26 LOCAL ROSTER OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES ACCORDINGLY
0 speakers.
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MOVED by Mourra and SECONDED by Welch to adopt a Resolution keeping all City Council Committees with the same representatives as 2025.
RESULT: Passed [5 TO 0]
AYES: Mourra, Priforce, Welch, Solomon, Kaur
NOES: None
12. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
12.1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION/COMMITTEE VACANCIES
12.2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT ON PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FOR DECEMBER 11, 2025
(a) Benihana Signs (SIGN25-015) -- Major Sign Permit for two gateway signs, two wall signs, and a shingle sign for Benihana at 1890 Powell Street. CEQA Status: This project is exempt from environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15311(a), which applies to placement of on-premises signs; and the “common sense exemption” at State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposal may have a significant effect on the environment. General Plan Land Use Classification:
Mixed-Use with Non-Residential; Zoning District: PUD-1 Watergate Office Towers. (Applicant:
Terri Blackstock/CDS Development) (Owner: Foon C Lee and King Bor Lee) (APN: 049 -1495- 011)
(b) Bicycle Parking (ORD25-001) – Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council to approve proposed amendments to Title 9 (the Planning Regulations) of the Emeryville Municipal Code to modify bicycle parking requirements in Section 9-4.408 (Bicycle Parking) in Article 4 of Chapter 4. Approval of these amendments is not a project pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378 because it is an administrative activity that does not authorize any construction or other activities that could impact the environment. Even if this approval was considered to be a project, it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the “common sense exemption” at CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments may have a significant effect on the environment.* (c) Housing Element Implementation: Program LL (ORD25-002) - Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council to approve proposed amendments to the Title 9 (Planning Regulations) of the Emeryville Municipal Code to implement Program LL of the approved 2023- 2031 Housing Element. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164, the City Council adopted an addendum to the General Plan EIR when it approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and the proposed amendments implement the Housing Element and are thus within the scope of activities analyzed by the Addendum and the General Plan EIR. Further, the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Pub. Res. Code Section 21080.085 because they implement the schedule of actions in an approved Housing Element.* *This item is scheduled for City Council review on January 20, 2026.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the Emeryville City Council.
/s/ April Foran, CMC
City Clerk