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City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda October 27, 2020

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AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

6:00 PM

Jesse Arreguin, Mayor

Councilmembers:

District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani

District 5 – Sophie Hahn

District 2 – Cheryl Davial

District 6 – Susan Wengraf

District 3 – Ben Bartlett

District 7 – Rigel Robinson

District 4 – Kate Harrison

District 8 – Lori Droste

PUBLIC ADVISORY:  THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH VIDEOCONFERENCE AND TELECONFERENCE

Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020, this meeting of the City Council will be conducted exclusively through teleconference and Zoom videoconference.  Please be advised that pursuant to the Executive Order and the Shelter-in-Place Order, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, there will not be a physical meeting location available. 

Live audio is available on KPFB Radio 89.3. Live captioned broadcasts of Council Meetings are available on Cable B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet accessible video stream at http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventWebcastMain.aspx.

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Please be mindful that the teleconference will be recorded as any Council meeting is recorded, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply for Council meetings conducted by teleconference or videoconference.

This meeting 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:

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. 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 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.

1.-Lease Agreement for 225 University Avenue – Qasemi Abdul Moqim dba Berkeley Sportsman Center
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,735-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement and necessary amendments with Qasemi Abdul Moqim, doing business as Berkeley Sportsman Center, at 225 University Avenue at the Berkeley Marina for a term of three years, with a two-year option.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

2.-Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes for the council meetings of September 15, 2020 (closed and regular), September 22, 2020 (closed and regular) and September 29, 2020 (closed and special).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

3.-Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Review and accept the annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6908

4.-Addendum to the Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Administrative Plan to augment the RLF with a COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving temporary changes to the Administrative Plan of the Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to encompass the COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program as financed by the CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dave White, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

5.-Berkeley Economic Dashboards and Demographic Profile Update (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing, & Economic Development Committee)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
On September 17, 2020, the Land Use, Housing, & Economic Development Committee made a positive recommendation that this item be deemed received.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530

6.-Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on October 27, 2020
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 - $1,067,302
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

7.-Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 12.70 Sections 12.70.020 V, 12.70.035 E and 12.70.037 C to be in accordance with California Health and Safety Code
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 12.70 to update Section 12.70.020 Definitions section V and repealing Section 12.70.035.E and 12.70.037.C and adjusting the definition of "smoke" or "smoking" to include medical cannabis to align with the State of California Health and Safety code.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

8.-Contract: Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for On-Call Citywide Roof Assessment Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with the following firms for On-Call Roof Assessment Services for City-owned facilities, each for the period July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2023.
1. Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB), for an amount not to exceed $175,000.
2. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), for an amount not to exceed $175,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

9.-Contract Award: DMR Builders for the 125/127 University Avenue Tenant Improvement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the 125/127 University Avenue Tenant Improvements Project, Specification No.19-11324; 2. Accepting the bid of DMR Builders as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, for an amount not to exceed $293,000.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $293,000
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

10.-Contract No. 115731-1 Amendment: SKIDATA, Inc. (formerly Sentry Control Systems) for Extending Parking Access and Revenue Control System Maintenance Services and Warranties
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 115731-1 (Contract No. 10661B in FUND$) with SKIDATA, Inc. (formerly Sentry Control Systems) to provide critical maintenance services and warranties for parking access and revenue control system equipment nearing the end of its useful life, extending the term to June 30, 2024 and increasing the contract amount by $660,283 for a total not-to-exceed of $1,995,540.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

11.-Contract No. 112119-1 Amendment: Technology, Engineering, and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance and Certification Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 112199-1 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc. for the provision of tank maintenance and certification services, extending the term to June 30, 2022 and increasing the contract by $100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $100,000
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

12.-Contract No. 102354-1 Amendment: Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide After-Hours Answering Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment for up to $150,000 to Contract No. 102354-1 with Direct Line Tele Response to provide continued customer service support after normal business hours, on weekends and holidays, for a total contract amount not to exceed $432,750, and extending the contract term through December 31, 2022.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $150,000
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

13.-Referral Response: Game Day Parking – Minor Update to Include RPP Area K
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution re-establishing parking restrictions on UC Berkeley football game days to include Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Zone K (Panoramic Hill), and rescinding Resolution No. 69,089-N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

14.-Renewal of the Elmwood Avenue BID for Calendar Year 2021
From: Elmwood Advisory Board
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board’s (hereafter “Elmwood BID Advisory Board” or “the Advisory Board”) recommendation that Council:  1) approve the 2020 Annual Report and preliminary budget for proposed improvements in the District for calendar year 2021; 2) declare its intent to levy an assessment to finance improvements in the District for calendar year 2021 and 3) direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on the renewal of the assessment for November 17, 2020.
Financial Implications: See Report
Contact: Kieron Slaughter, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530

15.-Renewal of the Solano Avenue BID for Calendar Year 2021
From: Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board’s (hereafter “Solano BID Advisory Board” or “the Advisory Board”) recommendation that Council:  1) approve the 2020 Annual Report and preliminary budget on proposed improvements in the District for calendar year 2021; 2) declare its intent to levy an assessment to finance improvements in the District for calendar year 2021; and 3) direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on the renewal of the assessment for November 17, 2020.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530

16a.-Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee)
From: Housing Advisory Commission
Recommendation:
The Commission recommends that City Council:
1. Make a short term referral directing the City Manager to correct current City Policies for enforcing BMC 12.70.035 so that these policies do not contradict the ordinance and BMC 12.70.035 requires that second and third complaints must refer to a violation or violations that occur after the 12.70.035(C) notice has been made.
2. Modify BMC 12.70.035 so that the requirement that signs be posted is enforced as part of the Residential Safety ordinance. Failure to post signage may result in fines, accordingly.
3. Modify BMC 12.70.035 so that repeated failure to provide new tenants with the City’s brochure shall be guilty of an infraction. It shall also be an infraction for landlords to tell new tenants, in contradiction to the law, that tobacco smoking by some tenants is permitted.
4. Obtain an analysis of the financial impacts of the recommended modifications to the BMC.
(On September 29, 2020, the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee made a qualified positive recommendation to send the item to Council including the following referrals: 1. Refer to staff to explore expanding the Ordinance to buildings with one unit; 2. Refer to staff to explore and consider improvements in the interface between the residential and commercial non-smoking Ordinances in mixed-use buildings; 3. Refer to staff to create a web-based complaint filing mechanism/service; 4. Refer to staff to create special protocols for chronic situations and to consider including requirements for better air filtration and purification as well as other measures to effectively manage chronic cases; 5. Refer to staff to study the infraction and enforcement mechanisms and determine if they have any benefits and to consider other potential enforcement end points; 6. Refer to staff to look for opportunities for bias in enforcement and mechanisms to better guard against bias while still allowing for maximum action to resolve legitimate complaints; 7. Refer to staff to propose funding sources for enforcement; 8. Refer to staff to collect demographic data around complaints and targets of complaints (as much as possible); and 9. To return to Council with Ordinance amendments to accomplish the following: (a) amend or remove the 10-day language element (b) modify or remove the 2-complainant rule if warranted (c) adjust for the medical cannabis state law changes, (d) propose any and all other improvements beneficial to the Ordinance.)
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mike Uberti, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400

16b.-Companion Report: Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
The City Manager appreciates the Housing Advisory Commission’s efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing ordinance and recommends that the proposed modifications be referred to the City Manager Office for an analysis of the financial and legal feasibility of the proposed changes.
(On September 29, 2020, the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee made a qualified positive recommendation to send the item to Council including the following referrals: 1. Refer to staff to explore expanding the Ordinance to buildings with one unit; 2. Refer to staff to explore and consider improvements in the interface between the residential and commercial non-smoking Ordinances in mixed-use buildings; 3. Refer to staff to create a web-based complaint filing mechanism/service; 4. Refer to staff to create special protocols for chronic situations and to consider including requirements for better air filtration and purification as well as other measures to effectively manage chronic cases; 5. Refer to staff to study the infraction and enforcement mechanisms and determine if they have any benefits and to consider other potential enforcement end points; 6. Refer to staff to look for opportunities for bias in enforcement and mechanisms to better guard against bias while still allowing for maximum action to resolve legitimate complaints; 7. Refer to staff to propose funding sources for enforcement; 8. Refer to staff to collect demographic data around complaints and targets of complaints (as much as possible); and 9. To return to Council with Ordinance amendments to accomplish the following: (a) amend or remove the 10-day language element (b) modify or remove the 2-complainant rule if warranted (c) adjust for the medical cannabis state law changes, (d) propose any and all other improvements beneficial to the Ordinance.)
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

17a.-Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of the Berkeley Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee)
From: Housing Advisory Commission
Recommendation:
Approve modifications to policies related to the enforcement of the Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, as follows:
1. Increase staffing to implement enforcement of the ordinance as part of the next budget;
2. Improve signage related to the ordinance in residential buildings;
3. Make the complaint process less onerous and more user-friendly, including enabling complainants to submit complaints electronically, providing complaint forms in different languages, and removing language requiring the statements to be “sworn,” and considering other, less threatening language that still expects a complaint be provided under the best of appellant’s knowledge;
4. Relax the current requirements around how the Ordinance-based complaint form must be completed in order to be processed (e.g., removing the requirement of providing two separate complaints from different individuals within a six-month period, if the building contains two or fewer units, removing the requirement of providing a sworn statement under penalty of perjury); and
5. Refer to the Community Health and Cannabis Commissions the question of whether the use of recreational (non-medical) cannabis should be incorporated into the Smoke-Free Housing Ordinance.
(No final action was taken by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee. Item is automatically returning to the Council agenda pursuant to the 120-day time limit for items referred to policy committees.)
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mike Uberti, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400

17b.-Companion Report: Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of the Berkeley Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
The City Manager appreciates the Housing Advisory Commission’s efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing ordinance and recommends that the proposed modifications be referred to the City Manager Office for an analysis of the financial and legal feasibility of the proposed changes.
(No final action was taken by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee. Item is automatically returning to the Council agenda pursuant to the 120-day time limit for items referred to policy committees.)
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

18.-Budget Referral: $50,000 to UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Refer to the November 2020 AAO budget process the allocation of $50,000 to the UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program.
Financial Implications: $50,000
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100

19.-Treatment of Horses at Golden Gate Fields
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Send a letter to the California Horse Racing Board to investigate the treatment and welfare of horses at Golden Gate Fields.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100

20.-Equitable Clean Streets Budget Referral: Funding for Staff to Conduct Bi-Weekly (Once Every Two Weeks) Residential Cleaning Services
Supplemental material (Supp 3)
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Refer to the November AAO budget process to allocate $500,000 from the General Fund to require biweekly (once every two weeks) cleaning of populated encampment sites, major corridors, and encampments adjacent to residential neighborhoods throughout the City of Berkeley for approximately one year. The City should also partner with appropriate non-profit organizations to create work opportunities for homeless residents who can help City staff clean the streets on an ongoing basis.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130

21.-Convert 62nd Street between King St, and Adeline St. into a One-Way Line that exits in the direction of Adeline St.
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author); Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager to convert 62nd Street between King St. and Adeline St. into a one-way lane that exits to Adeline and blocks motorists from entering 62nd Street through Adeline Street.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130

22.-Resolution Adopting the 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee)
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Adopt the 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan as revised by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Policy Committee.
(On September 16, 2020 the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee made a positive recommendation to send the item to Council, as submitted by staff, and as further revised by the committee to include: 1. That this policy be reviewed every five (5) years. 2. Tree standards will be refined overtime to meet the needs of the traffic circles. 3. If any trees are to be removed, the policy is to replace the tree with a more appropriate tree when possible. 4. If a tree is to be removed and it can be successfully replanted, it shall be.)
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

23.-Support for Berkeley Mutual Aid
From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager and to the November FY2020 AAO budget adjustment process to identify existing resources, or propose a new allocation of funds, to provide emergency financial support to Berkeley Mutual Aid (BMA) to allow the organization to continue its highly valued programs and services addressing the needs of Berkeley residents sheltering-in- place during the COVID-19 health emergency. Support required for BMA to continue providing critical services to the community is $3,000 per month, starting as soon as possible and continuing until 3 months after the COVID-19 emergency order is lifted.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150

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 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.

24.-Referral Response: Lessons Learned in Organizational Management During Crisis and COVID-19 Response 2020 Summary Report
Presentation
Supplemental material (Supp 3)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Review and discuss the report and presentation on COVID-19 Response 2020 Summary Report.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

Council Action Items

25.-Adopt a Resolution to Upgrade Municipal Accounts to 100% Renewable Plan (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee) (Item contains revised material)
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author), Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: 

a. Adopt a Resolution to opt up Berkeley’s municipal accounts to Renewable 100 (100% renewable and 100% greenhouse gas-free) electricity service, and provide for yearly Council review of the City’s default municipal, residential, and commercial plans.
b. Refer the estimated annual increased cost of $94,063 to the November 2020 budget process.
(On February 6, 2020, the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee took action to:
1. Approve recommendations b and c, as revised in the supplemental report submitted by Councilmember Harrison, with a Positive Recommendation.
Revised recommendation:
b. Opt up municipal East Bay Community Energy accounts to renewable 100 (100% renewable and 100% greenhouse gas-free) electricity service, and refer the estimated increased cost of $100,040 to the June 2020 budget process; and,
c. Providing for yearly Council review of the City’s default residential, commercial and municipal plans.
And:
2. Approve recommendation a, as revised in the supplemental report submitted by Councilmember Harrison, and send the item back to the City Council with a Positive Recommendation.
Revised recommendation:
a. Changing the service plan for current and new Berkeley residential Bright Choice accounts, except those enrolled in the California Alternate Rates for Energy Program, Family Electric Rate Assistance and Medical Baseline Allowance Program accounts, and all commercial East Bay Community Energy Bright Choice accounts to the Brilliant 100 (100% greenhouse gas-free) electricity service plan, effective [ ] for residential customers and [ ] for commercial customers. Customers will not lose the option of changing their plan or opting out of EBCE entirely.)

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

26.-Police Review Commission Work Plan for 2020-2021
From: City Manager

Contact: Katherine Lee, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-4950

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 October 15, 2020.

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 through Records Online.

COVID-19 Related

  1. David Lerman
  2. Andrea Davis
  3. Thomas Lord (2)
  4. Ben Esposito

Grizzly Peak Fire Danger

  1. Poppy Davis
  2. Barbara Freeman (8)
  3. Rachel Bradley
  4. Joseph Heil
  5. Sandi Thompson
  6. David Thill (2)
  7. Carla Shapreau
  8. Sally Francis
  9. Melinda Drayton
  10. Joshua Bloom
  11. Susan Griffin
  12. Jurgen Aust
  13. Ellen Archilla

Adeline Corridor

  1. Rahwa Neguse, on behalf of Healthy Black Families
  2. Anne Torney
  3. Steve Martinot

Encampments and Homelessness

  1. Diana Bohn
  2. Jack Hlava, on behalf of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Police Department

  1. Buraaq Alrawi
  2. Becca Nipper
  3. Catherine Huchting
  4. Barnali Ghosh, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
  5. Robert Landers (2)

Gun Violence

  1. Gigi Satris
  2. Robert Landers

Bird Scooters

  1. Bob Walsh, on behalf of Bird Scooters

Raccoon Attacks

  1. Jane Kitchel

Census Deadlines/Fake News

  1. Chimey Lee

Installing Broadband During Street Repairs

  1. Norie Clarke

San Pablo Tennis Courts

  1. Carly McLane

Election Related

  1. Geoff Lomax
  2. Bill Rosen

Berkeley Fire Department EMT Thanks

  1. Thomas Lord
  2. Councilmember Harrison

Berkeley Property Transfer Tax

  1. Barbara Gilbert (2)

Berkeley Art Center

  1. Berkeley Art Center

Vision 2025

  1. Karen Rubio
  2. Lisa Wade
  3. Debbie Parsons
  4. Niland

EBCE: Resilient Home Program

  1. Alex DiGiorgio, on behalf of East Bay Community Energy

Sharps Container

  1. Thomas Lord

5G

  1. Wanda Warkentin

North Berkeley BART and Affordable Housing

  1. Claudia Valas
  2. Carol Hirth
  3. Jason Warriner
  4. Betty Kano
  5. Robert and Junko Kenmotsu
  6. Robbin Henderson
  7. Eileen Hughes
  8. Janice Schroeder
  9. Cece Littlepage

 

Firefighters Hiring Freeze

  1. Justin Ironside, on behalf of the Berkeley Firefighters Association
  2. Mayor Arreguin

Construction at 1155-1173 Hearst Avenue

  1. Tracey Emerson (2)
  2. Pam Ormsby

Turnouts on Winding Hill Streets

  1. Bob Flasher

Berkeley Rental Housing Safety bill

  1. Evan Meyer

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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