City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda March 11, 2025
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
Adena Ishii, Mayor
Councilmembers:
District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani | District 5 – Shoshana O’Keefe |
District 2 – Terry Taplin | District 6 – Brent Blackaby |
District 3 – Ben Bartlett | District 7 – Cecilia Lunaparra |
District 4 – Igor Tregub | District 8 – Mark Humbert |
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person attendance and virtual participation. Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream at http://berkeley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=1244. All Council meetings are recorded.
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This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person. The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.
Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding. The above contribution disclosures and restrictions do not apply when the proceeding is competitively bid, or involves a personnel or labor contract. For more information, see Government Code Section 84308.
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.
- Adjourn in Memory of Polly Armstrong, former District 8 City Councilmember
- Adjourn in Memory of Marty Shiffenbauer, Community Activist
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: Up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda. If five or fewer persons are identified to provide non-agenda comment, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each. If more than five persons are selected to address matters not on the Council agenda, each person selected will be allotted one minute each.
In-person attendees 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 the moment that the Presiding Officer calls for public comment on non-agenda items. Remote attendees must raise their hand in the videoconference application when the Presiding Officer calls for non-agenda speakers. The first five raised hands on the videoconference application will be selected to speak and the first five cards drawn at the meeting will be selected to speak. The number of in-person and remote speakers selected may be adjusted by the Presiding Officer if fewer than five speakers from either format are identified.
The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda.
Public Comment by Employee Unions (first regular meeting of the month): This period of public comment is reserved for officially designated representatives of City of Berkeley employee unions, with five minutes allocated per union if representatives of three or fewer unions wish to speak and up to three minutes per union if representatives of four or more unions wish to speak.
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. If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking on an individual agenda item, each speaker 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. 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: Urgency Resolution: Condemning the recent incident, along with all acts of Islamophobia in Berkeley, and reaffirming unwavering support for the Muslim community in Berkeley and beyond
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co- Author) and Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Author)
Recommendation: Adopt an Urgency Resolution condemning the recent incident, along with all acts of Islamophobia in Berkeley, and reaffirming unwavering support for the Muslim community in Berkeley and beyond.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140
1.-Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fee; Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,954-N.S.amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 23.328 (F) to remove the exemption for projects with 5,000 square feet or less of RUFA.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
2.-Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code for Consistency with State Law Related to Electric Vehicle Charging and Technical Edits
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,955-N.S.amending the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance to align the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) with state law related to electric vehicle charging, as well as additional non-substantive edits and corrections:
-23.106.020 Lot Coverage
-23.106.080 Building Separation
-23.202.020 Allowed Land Uses (Residential Districts)
-23.204.020 Allowed Land Uses (Commercial Districts)
-23.204.090 C-NS North Shattuck Commercial District
-23.204.100 C-SA South Area Commercial District
-23.204.130 C-DMU Downtown Mixed-Use District
-23.204.140 C-W West Berkeley Commercial District
-23.204.150 C-AC Adeline Corridor Commercial District
-23.206.020 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements (Manufacturing Districts)
-23.206.040 Use-Specific Regulations (Manufacturing Districts)
-23.206.050 Protected Uses (Manufacturing)
-23.302.070 Use-Specific Regulations (Supplemental Use Regulations)
-23.306.010 Purpose (Accessory Dwelling Units)
-23.306.030 Development Standards (Accessory Dwelling Units)
-23.306.040 Permit Procedures (Accessory Dwelling Units)
-23.310.020 General Requirements Excluding Incidental Beer and Wine
-23.310.030 Alcohol Beverage Standards When Incidental to Food Service
-23.322.030 Required Parking Spaces
-23.322.080 Parking Layout and Design
-23.334.030 Transportation Demand Management Program Requirements
-23.502.020 Defined Terms (Glossary)
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
3.-Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board nominated by Councilmember Humbert.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
4.-2025 Updated Commissioners’ and Board Members’ Manual
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Commissioners’ and Board Members’ Manual, with administrative and procedural amendments including new and reorganized commissions, ADA and teleconferencing policy changes, and gender-neutral language; and rescinding Resolution No. 69,063-N.S.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
5.-Contract: Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Following a positive recommendation from the Police Accountability Board at their February 5, 2025 regular meeting, adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Edgeworth Integration LLC for the purchase and installation of a new security camera system server (cameras already exist) to replace an obsolete server at Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) for March 12, 2025, to March 11, 2026, which establishes a contract in an amount not to exceed $57,908.08.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
6.-Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on March 11, 2025
Supplemental agenda material (Supp 3)
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: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
7.-Annual Purchase Orders for L.N. Curtis and Sons: Fire Department
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute annual purchase orders and any amendments with L.N. Curtis and Sons for the purchases of: turnouts, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as wildland coats and pants, gloves, helmets, hearing and eye protection, and fire boots; Firefighting tools and equipment such as firehose, fire extinguishers, foam, ladders, pumps, and related tools and equipment; and the purchase order for FY2026 shall not exceed $330,000, with an annual increase no more than 5% each year through March 27, 2028. A 20% contingency is added to cover costs arising from unforeseen incidents or operations for a total amount not to exceed (NTE) $1,040,324.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
8.-Contract No. 32400177 Amendment: Health Officer Coverage Contract – Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend Contract No. 32400177 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez to increase by $60,000 for a total not to exceed amount (NTE) of $180,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
9.-Joint Homekey+ Application for MLK House at 2942-44 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions approving the following actions in support of a Homekey+ program funding allocation by:
1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to prepare and submit a joint application with Insight Housing to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department’s Homekey+ program for the MLK House project, which will provide permanent supportive housing for veterans.
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions for the City’s participation in HCD’s Homekey+ program, including entering into HCD’s Standard Agreement and any amendments.
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements necessary to effectuate these actions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
10.-Authorize Integration of BUSD Preferences with the City of Berkeley’s Housing Preference Policy for BUSD Workforce Housing Project (1701 San Pablo)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) Workforce Housing project (1701 San Pablo / SAHA / Abode) to apply both a set of housing preferences (“BUSD Preferences”) (Exhibit A) developed by its Governance Committee and the City of Berkeley’s Housing Preference Policy (“City Preferences”), integrated, with the following clarifications:
-Lottery results within BUSD preference tiers each will be re-sorted by applicant’s total number of City preference points.
-Lottery results for Non-BUSD employees would also be re-sorted by applicant’s total number of City preference points.
-The persons experiencing homelessness preference would be applied within the BUSD preference framework.
-Layering of City preferences onto BUSD preferences will be conditional on implementation feasibility, as determined by the City Manager.
-Prior to finalizing the Tenant Selection and Marketing Plan, the project team would need to submit a Fair Housing Analysis to the City.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
11.-Salary Adjustments – Deputy Director of Public Works (Unrepresented) and Deputy Director of Health, Housing, and Community Services (Unrepresented)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution increasing the top step of the Deputy Director of Public Works classification to $110.9807 per hour and of the Deputy Director of Health, Housing, and Community Services to $107.0460 per hour to rectify compaction with salaries of classifications they supervise.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
12.-Berkeley Fire Fighters Association – Side Letters Pertaining to Probationary Periods, Pre-Promotional Academies, and Vacation Slots
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving three side letters with Berkeley Fire Fighters Association to (1) amend Section 33 of the union’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City to modify the Firefighter probationary period to 18 months; (2) amend Section 34.3.2 of the MOU to allow employees on 40-hour-week schedules to attend pre-promotional academies if placed on Outside the City status; and (3) amend Sections 19.4 and 19.5 of the MOU to create a new structure for vacation slots.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
13.-Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Side Letter – Battalion Coverage
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a side letter with Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association adding Section 2.1.14 (Battalion Coverage) to the City’s Memorandum of Understanding with the union.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
Council Consent Items
14.-A Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee)
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor) and Councilmember O’Keefe (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a referral to the City Manager to study the fiscal impacts and feasibility of a transfer tax exemption for 100% affordable housing projects owned and operated by non-profit entities or community land trusts, including but not limited to: the rehabilitation of existing projects; acquisition, rehabilitation, and conversion of market-rate housing complexes into deed-restricted affordable housing; and land donated for the purpose of constructing deed-restricted affordable housing and make a recommendation for further Council action.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Forward item to Council with a Qualified Positive Recommendation that the Council: 1) Clarify that the rehabilitation of the restricted properties, would be included as part of the 100% affordable [housing projects]. 2) Bolster the rationale section of the report with greater detail and analysis.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140
15.-Referral to 4 x 4 Committee: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area
From: Councilmembers Igor Tregub (Author) and Terry Taplin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the 4 x 4 Committee of the Berkeley City Council and Rent Stabilization Board a proposal related to the removal of an on-site manager exemption loophole, which is currently used by certain Berkeley properties to circumvent California Code Regulation, Title 25, Paragraph 42, for certain multi-family properties that are adjacent and/or share the same common area. If the recommended regulation is enacted, it is the intent of the referral to apply it to subject properties in a prospective manner that ensures that the rights of sitting tenants continue to be fully protected (i.e., a fully occupied property will not be required to rent to an on-site manager until at least one unit becomes vacant in accordance to all applicable state and local laws governing good cause eviction protections). The referral further requests that the 4 x 4 Committee discuss and provide recommendations as to:
-Any parameters that may limit the scope of this referral, including but not limited to situations in which one or more of the subject properties are owned by limited liability corporations (LLCs) and/or owners that own multiple other properties in Berkeley, California and/or beyond, with a total number of units or properties under ownership to be determined;
-Any exemptions to the on-site manager requirement for certain circumstances, such as for hardship of the property owner and/or LLC and/or other circumstances in which the interest of justice may supersede the public interest of this requirement;
-The enforcement mechanism and enforcing jurisdiction (i.e., City of Berkeley or Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, with compensation by the City of Berkeley) that the City of Berkeley should employ in furtherance of the recommended regulation; and
-Any other provisions pertinent to the efficient, just, and fair administration of the recommended regulation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140
16.-First Year Free - Fill Empty Storefronts Act (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee)
From: Councilmember Hahn (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to (1) create and implement a First Year Free Program for Berkeley, modeled after San Francisco’s successful program, for an initial period of 5 years and (2) study and report back to Council on other strategies to attract new businesses and fill empty storefronts.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Forward item to Council with a negative recommendation to take no action. The committee will revisit this issue at a later date with the intention of further developing the goals of the item.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150
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17.-Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien – 1806 Walnut St
Revised material (Supp 1)
Presentation (Supp 3)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution rejecting the property owners’ appeal, and allowing the special assessment lien for 1806 Walnut Street (APN 057-2049-004) to be recorded with the County of Alameda as written and approved by the City Manager.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Action Calendar – New Business
18.-Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee)
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
Presentation (Supp 3)
From: Housing Advisory Commission
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amending the Municipal Code adding section 13.63 to prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Forward item to Council with a Qualified Positive Recommendation to Council with a request to forward to the 4x4 Committee to review the effectiveness of the implementation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mike Uberti, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400
Information Reports
19.-FY 2025 First Quarter Investment Report: Ended September 30, 2024
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
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Item #18: Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee)
Krista C. Gulbransen
Civic Center Park
- Elana Naftalin-Kelman
- Yael Galinson
- Ashley E. McClure
- David Tepper
- Lisa Lum (2)
- Robin Kibby
- Erik Dreher
- Daniel Jurnove
- Ben Buettner
- Micky Duxbury
- Catarina Negrin
- Stacey Zolt Hara
- Patrick Golier
- David Kerr
- Whitney Moss
- Peggy Scott (2)
- Lisa Mazur Librizzi
Elisabeth Hruska
Encampments
- Aileen Paterson
- Russbumper
- Josh Atwood
Aimee Baldwin
Peace and Justice Commission Resolution
- Haiganoush Preisler
- Joseph Mutti
- Jennifer Fechner
- Tim O’Brien
- Dorothea Dorenz
- Chris Taaffe
- Erika Andersen
- Alexander Cruzado
- Sam Long
- Michael Cassidy
12 Similarly worded form letters
Safety Concerns
Cecelia Mautner
Mailbox
Elsa Tranter
Public Safety Community Meeting
- Jack Kurzweil
- Enrique Marisol
Igor Tregub
Sanctuary Protocol
Director of Security
Plans
Tillymaui
Library Printing Services
- Alex S. Merenkov
Bill Kolb
Daylighting Law
- Shirley Kirsten (3)
- Mieka Strawhorn
- Wahid Amiri
Sandra Sanchez
Proposed Public Restroom
- Aimee Baldwin
- Wahid Amiri
Analisa Madron
Cesar Chavez Park
- Maggie Dilley
- Amy Thomson
- Katherine Westine
- Randall Gee
- The Froedin-Morgensen Family
- Antonio Guzman
- Wini Williams
- Lucy Thrupp
- Save CC (2)
- Frances Shaw
Cameron Woo
Round Park
Joseph Lee (3)
Housing Concern
Bing Fantasy Football (6)
Bay Wheels Station
- Alex S. Merenkov
Sandra Sanchez
Speed Bumps
Lolita Brewster
BOTTLEBIN Smart Bin
Tammy E. Apple
2x2 Meeting
- Rebecca Levenson (2)
- Jennie Hicks and Ian Wulfson
Sasha Courtade
Publicize Effects
Kellie Stoddart
Civil Action Petition
Ian A. Leipper
Bicycle Plan
- James McGrath
- Laura Fujii
Octavio Raygoza
Gold Award Project
Ona Weiss
Business Safety
David Lerman
Literacy Project
Pat Kennedy
Up Zoning
Deborah Barer
Berkeley Public Eye
Bernard Marszalek
PG&E Gas Lines
David Lerman
Unit Inspections
- Alex Merenkov
Manreet Gill
Golden Gate Fields
Roger Hooks
Intersection Safety Concern
Asa Bradman
Certificates
Justin Wong
Middle East Conflict
Alexander Cruzado
Red Cross Month
Teresa Deloach Reed
Traffic Concern
Shirley Kirsten (2)
URL’s
- Julie Elis
- Flip Side
Nancy Fox
Forwards
- Eid
Josh Atwood (2)
Mail to the Mayor
Eid
BESO Amendments
- Hannah Wenrich (9)
Isabella Almeida (9)
Apartment Values
Barbara Gilbert
Healthy Foods
- Roberto Terrones on behalf of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts (SSBPPE)
Kenneth Hecht
GOP Budget Cuts Concern
Kellie Stoddart
Commission Vacancies
Samuel J. Harvey on behalf of the Fair Campaign Practices Commission/Open Government Commission
Screenshots
Josh Atwood
Chess Club
Jesse Sheehan
2138 Kittredge St.
- Carol A. Bagshawe
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.