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City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda February 28, 2023

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AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
6:00 PM

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702

Jesse Arreguin, Mayor

Councilmembers:

District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani

District 5 – Sophie Hahn

District 2 – Terry Taplin

District 6 – Susan Wengraf

District 3 – Ben Bartlett

District 7 – Rigel Robinson

District 4 – Kate Harrison

District 8 – Mark Humbert

PUBLIC ADVISORY:  THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION

For in-person attendees, face coverings or masks that cover both the nose and the mouth are required. Physically distanced seating will be available. If you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

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Please be mindful that the meeting will be recorded and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in-person attendees and those participating by teleconference or videoconference.

To submit a written communication for the City Council’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email council@cityofberkeley.info.

This eeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953.  Any member of the public may attend this meeting.  Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900. The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. Meetings will adjourn at 11:00 p.m. - any items outstanding at that time will be carried over to a date/time to be specified.

Preliminary Matters

Roll Call:

Land Acknowledgement Statement: The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000-year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay.  We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.

Ceremonial Matters: In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.

City Manager Comments:  The City Manager may make announcements or provide information to the City Council in the form of an oral report.  The Council will not take action on such items but may request the City Manager place a report on a future agenda for discussion.

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: Persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda.  If five or fewer persons wish to speak, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each.  If more than five persons wish to speak, up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda and each person selected will be allotted one minute each. Persons attending the meeting in-person and wishing to address the Council on matters not on the Council agenda during the initial ten-minute period for such comment, must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk in person at the meeting location and prior to commencement of that meeting. The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda.

Consent Calendar

The Council will first determine whether to move items on the agenda for “Action” or “Information” to the “Consent Calendar”, or move “Consent Calendar” items to “Action.” Three members of the City Council must agree to pull an item from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar for it to move to Action. Items that remain on the “Consent Calendar” are voted on in one motion as a group. “Information” items are not discussed or acted upon at the Council meeting unless they are moved to “Action” or “Consent”.

No additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar once public comment has commenced. At any time during, or immediately after, public comment on Information and Consent items, any Councilmember may move any Information or Consent item to “Action.” Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion.

For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.

Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: The Council will take public comment on any items that are either on the amended Consent Calendar or the Information Calendar.  Speakers will be entitled to two minutes each to speak in opposition to or support of Consent Calendar and Information Items.  A speaker may only speak once during the period for public comment on Consent Calendar and Information items.

Additional information regarding public comment by City of Berkeley employees and interns: Employees and interns of the City of Berkeley, although not required, are encouraged to identify themselves as such, the department in which they work and state whether they are speaking as an individual or in their official capacity when addressing the Council in open session or workshops.

Urgent Item

Increase Funding to Housing Retention Program Contract
From: Mayor Jesse Arreguin

Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
Allocate an additional $300,000 to the Housing Retention Program from General Fund salary savings or U1 HRP funds; and
2. Amend the current contract with the Eviction Defense Center (EDC) (No. 32100023) by $300,000 for rent debt or other expenses that would enable applicants to retain housing.
Financial Implications:
$300,000 from General Fund funds (salary savings) or funds collected pursuant to Measure U1.
Contact: Mayor Jesse Arreguin (510) 981-7100

Consent Calendar

1.-Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
 Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,853-N.S. amending the Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328, updating the citywide Affordable Housing Requirements in the Zoning Ordinance, repealing existing administration and zoning code sections that refer to affordable housing requirements, BMC Section 22.20.065, and Section 23.312.040(A)(6), and updating references to BMC Chapter 23.328 throughout the Berkeley Municipal Code, to become effective on April 1, 2023.
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – Harrison; Abstain – Bartlett; Absent – None.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400, Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

2.-Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of January 10 (special), January 17 (regular), January 18 (special), January 30 (closed) and January 31 (special and regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

3.-Donation to the Animal Shelter from the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution accepting a donation from the estate of Stephen and Mary Birch in the sum of $5,000.
Financial Implications: Donation - $5,000
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

4.-Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on February 28, 2023
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division.  All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $2,220,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

5.-Contract: Street Level Advisors and Strategic Economics for Housing Preference Policy Fair Housing Analysis Consultant
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Street Level Advisors (Contractor), with Strategic Economics as a subcontractor, to provide Fair Housing Analysis services for a Housing Preference Policy for the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services (HHCS) from April 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $60,055.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $60,055
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

6.-Increase Wage Ranges of Seasonal Camp Staff Classifications
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving wage increases for certain Unrepresented Camp Classification rates in Unit X1, effective March 1, 2023, and amending Resolution No. 69,998-N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

7.-Final Map of Tract 8573: 2628 Shattuck Avenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the final map of Tract Map 8573 for an 81-unit condominium project consisting of 78 residential units and 3 commercial units at 2628 Shattuck Avenue.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

8.-Final Map of Tract 8626: 2023-2025 Kala Bagai Way
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the final map of Tract Map 8626 for a 49-unit condominium project consisting of 48 residential units and one commercial unit at 2023-2025 Kala Bagai Way.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

9.-Final Map of Tract 8490: 739 Channing Way
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the final map of Tract Map 8490 for a 15-unit condominium project consisting of 10 residential units, 4 live/work units, and one commercial unit and to merge 2 existing parcels at 739 Channing Way.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

10.-Bauman Lease Termination and Settlement of Balance Due
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease termination agreement with Bauman Wellness (“Bauman”) for its tenancy at 1007 University Ave., including a bill of sale transferring all of Bauman’s assets remaining in the leased premises to City ownership, and a mutual waiver of claims.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300, Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950

Council Consent Items

11.-Support for AB-309: Social Housing
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Send a letter in support of Assembly Bill 309 to the state legislature.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120

12.-Resolution Condemning a Pattern of Attacks Targeting Black Political and Community Leaders
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Condemning a Pattern of Attacks Targeting Black Political and Community Leaders
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120

13.-Resolution in Support of HR 8040: the People Over the Pentagon Act
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation:
Adopt resolution and send letters of support for reintroduction and passage of HR 8040: the People Over the Pentagon Act to California’s congressional delegation accompanied by provisions for a just transition for workers in militarized industries. HR 8040 calls for reducing the bloated military budget by $100 billion.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

14.-Referral: Creation of an Intersection Daylighting Policy
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager to develop a comprehensive intersection daylighting policy and make recommendations about the implementation of a citywide intersection daylighting program. Staff should consider criteria for identifying priority areas for daylighting such as high-injury streets, streets and intersections with especially high pedestrian traffic, commercial districts, and streets near schools and colleges. Staff should seek input and feedback on the development of such a policy and program from the Transportation & Infrastructure Commission, and other relevant commissions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170

Action Calendar

The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action as the item is taken up. For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.

The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time. Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may, with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue, allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue.

Action items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of Council.

Action Calendar – Public Hearings

Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their comments. This is followed by five-minute presentations each by the appellant and applicant. The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to be recognized and to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time.

Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue.

Each member of the City Council shall verbally disclose all ex parte contacts concerning the subject of the hearing. Councilmembers shall also submit a report of such contacts in writing prior to the commencement of the hearing. Written reports shall be available for public review in the office of the City Clerk.

15.-ZAB Appeal: 1262 Francisco Street, Administrative Use Permit #ZP2021-0006
Administrative Record
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution affirming the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board to approve Administrative Use Permit ZP#2021-0006, to modify Administrative Use Permit ZP#2020-0122, to add 40 square feet on the first floor and a balcony on the second floor of an existing single-family dwelling unit.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400

Action Calendar – New Business

16.-The City of Berkeley Employer of Choice Initiative
Presentation
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to support and endorse the City Manager’s workplan to implement the City of Berkeley’s Employer of Choice initiative. The workplan provides actionable recommendations by Municipal Resource Group (MRG), an independent consultant firm specializing in providing cities, counties, and government agencies with professional strategic services.
Consistent with MRG’s 90-day Action Plan recommendations, the City Manager is currently requesting authorization to 1) hire two Associate HR Analysts and one Assistant HR Analyst, 2) contract with a branding and marketing agency in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to help attract, outreach and recruit talent for the City workforce in support of the Human Resources Department; and 3) enhance communications and social media content planning and strategy including support for department communications in a combined amount not to exceed $200,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager, (510) 981-7000

17.-Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of Local Emergency Issued Due to the Spread of a Severe Acute Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel (New) Coronavirus (COVID-19); and Discussion and Possible Action on the City’s Eviction Moratorium
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution terminating the proclamation of local emergency issued due to the spread of a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19); and discuss and take possible action regarding the City’s eviction moratorium.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager, (510) 981-7000

18a.-Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission (Reviewed by the Agenda & Rules Committee)
From: Youth Commission
Recommendation:
That Council adds a seat on the Environment and Climate Commission for a person under 18 years of age; and that Student Director on the Berkeley Unified School Board nominates the new youth commissioner and that the full board confirms the appointment.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the items from the Youth Commission, Environment and Climate Commission, and Councilmember Harrison to the City Council with a qualified positive recommendation that the item proposed by Councilmember Harrison be adopted as revised to state that the full City Council will appoint the members to the two youth seats on the Environment and Climate Commission, and that the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Directors will provide recommendations to the City Council on candidates for the youth seats.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Ginsi Bryant, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700

18b.-Support for Youth Appointee to Environment and Climate Commission (Reviewed by the Agenda & Rules Committee)
From: Environment and Climate Commission
Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager to evaluate the feasibility of, and subsequently prepare draft legal language to enable, a tenth voting Environment & Climate Commission (ECC) member, representing youth, nominated by a suitable body or individual and confirmed by a suitable board of elected officials. If feasible, the ECC recommends that a youth representative be nominated by the BUSD Student Director and confirmed by the full BUSD Board of Directors, in alignment with the recommendation passed by the Youth Commission.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the items from the Youth Commission, Environment and Climate Commission, and Councilmember Harrison to the City Council with a qualified positive recommendation that the item proposed by Councilmember Harrison be adopted as revised to state that the full City Council will appoint the members to the two youth seats on the Environment and Climate Commission, and that the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Directors will provide recommendations to the City Council on candidates for the youth seats.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Billi Romain, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400

18c.-Adopt an Ordinance Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission (Reviewed by the Agenda & Rules Committee)
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation:
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the items from the Youth Commission, Environment and Climate Commission, and Councilmember Harrison to the City Council with a qualified positive recommendation that the item proposed by Councilmember Harrison be adopted as revised to state that the full City Council will appoint the members to the two youth seats on the Environment and Climate Commission, and that the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Directors will provide recommendations to the City Council on candidates for the youth seats.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

Council Action Items

19.-Reforms to Public Comment Procedures at meetings of the Berkeley City Council (Reviewed by the Agenda & Rules Committee)
Supplemental material (Supp 1)
From: Councilmember Droste (Author)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution revising the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order: Section IV. Conduct of the Meeting and Appendix C Temporary Rules for The Conduct of City Council Meetings Through Video Conference During The Covid-19 Emergency to: 1. Consolidate non-agenda public comment, public comment on the Consent Calendar, and public comment on Action Items into a single public comment period toward the start of the Council meeting (consistent with the Berkeley Unified School District’s public comment procedure), and continue to provide for additional time for public comment at the end of meetings; 2. Adopt reasonable limits on the overall number of public speakers (consistent with rulings from the Second District Court of Appeal) with a mechanism for the City Council to extend public comment; and 3. Rescind Resolution No. 70,091– N.S.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item to the City Council with a negative recommendation that no action be taken on the item.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lori Droste, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180

Information Reports

20.-FY 2023 First Quarter Investment Report: Ended September 30, 2022
From: City Manager

Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda

Adjournment

NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you object to a decision by the City Council to approve or deny a use permit or variance for a project the following requirements and restrictions apply:  1) No lawsuit challenging a City decision to deny (Code Civ. Proc. §1094.6(b)) or approve (Gov. Code 65009(c)(5)) a use permit or variance may be filed more than 90 days after the date the Notice of Decision of the action of the City Council is mailed. Any lawsuit not filed within that 90-day period will be barred.  2) In any lawsuit that may be filed against a City Council decision to approve or deny a use permit or variance, the issues and evidence will be limited to those raised by you or someone else, orally or in writing, at a public hearing or prior to the close of the last public hearing on the project.

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I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on February 16, 2023.

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

Communications

Council rules limit action on Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions for investigation and/or recommendations. All communications submitted to Council are public record. Copies of individual communications are available for viewing at the City Clerk Department and through Records Online.

Item # 18c: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission

  1. John Malamut

Crime in Berkeley

  1. Kathy Krebs
  2. Peter Rinzler
  3. Melanie Lawrence
  4. Barbara Gilbert

Housing Element

  1. Sandra Smith
  2. Diana Bohn

Drugs and Encampment at Civic Center Park

  1. Anna Weinstein

Bike Lane at Dwight and Bonar

  1. Laurel Hunter
  2. Farid Javandel, Deputy Director of Public Works

Tenant-Centered Legislative Process

  1. The Berkeley Tenants Union Steering Committee

IKE Kiosks

  1. Vivian Warkentin

Proclamation for the Kiwanis Club

  1. Jeffrey Egeberg, Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Berkeley

Berkeley Police Department Matters

  1. Berkeley Progressive Alliance (2)
  2. Berkeley Police Association
  3. Diana Bohn

UA Theater on Shattuck

  1. Dale Sophiea

 

Asphalt Plant in Berkeley

  1. Meryl Siegal (2)
  2. Pear Michaels

 

Black History Month

  1. Moni Law

Support Daylight at Strawberry Creek

  1. Jennifer Ware
  2. Janet Byron
  3. Stacie Degeneffe
  4. Stefen
  5. Diana Bohn
  6. Kathleen Giustino
  7. Miranda Ewell

City Jobs

  1. Walter Wood

Earthquakes

  1. Fred Dodsworth

Housing for Displaced Individuals/Families + Homelessness

  1. Charisse
  2. Mary Behm Steinberg
  3. Carol Corradi

Hillside Fire Safety Group is no FireSafe Berkeley

  1. Henry DeNero

Hopkins Corridor

  1. Elizabeth Horowitz
  2. Carol Hirth
  3. Peggy Mendelson
  4. Sandy Emerson
  5. Helen Toy
  6. Diane Mintz
  7. Susan McAllister
  8. Mary Lee Noonan
  9. Lina Lamirande
  10. Sandy Steinman
  11. Celia Ronis
  12. Laura Fujiii
  13. Rebecca Mirvish
  14. Anne Lai
  15. Diane Mintz
  16. Terry Nicol

Berkeley BART Development

  1. Peggy Mendelson
  2. Jack Kurzeil (3)
  3. Kelly Hammargren
  4. Maris Arnold
  5. Diana Bohn
  6. Margaret Pritt

Berkeley’s Horrendous Street Conditions

  1. Joan Finnie

Continued Toll-Free Access to City Meetings

  1. Elizabeth Starr

Heavy Equipment Around San Pablo and Dwight

  1. Martha Stassinos

Japanese Day of Remembrance

  1. Grace Morizawa

Tibetan National Uprising Day Proclamation

  1. Jinpa Tharchin, on behalf of the Tibetan Association of Northern California

City of Berkeley Holidays

  1. Murthy Sama

Supplemental Communications and Reports
Items received by the deadlines for submission will be compiled and distributed as follows.  If no items are received by the deadline, no supplemental packet will be compiled for said deadline.

  • Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
    Available by 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the meeting.
  • Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
    Available by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.
  • Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
    Available by 5:00 p.m. two days following the meeting.
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