AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Jesse Arreguin, Mayor
Councilmembers:
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District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani
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District 5 – Sophie Hahn
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District 2 – Terry Taplin
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District 6 – Susan Wengraf
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District 3 – Ben Bartlett
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District 7 – Rigel Robinson
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District 4 – Kate Harrison
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District 8 – Lori Droste
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PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH VIDEOCONFERENCE AND TELECONFERENCE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and the state declared emergency, this meeting of the City Council will be conducted exclusively through teleconference and Zoom videoconference. The COVID-19 state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person and presents imminent risks to the health of attendees. Therefore, no physical meeting location will be available.
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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. 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.
- Adjournment in Memory of Bob Meola Peace & Justice Commissioner
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.
Presentation - Homeless Response Team
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.
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Consent Calendar
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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.
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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.
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Bayer Healthcare LLC - Amended and Restated Development Agreement
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,792-N.S. to certify the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, adopt Findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve the Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the City of Berkeley and Bayer Healthcare LLC.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
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Amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act
From: Fair Campaign Practices Commission
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,793-N.S amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BMC Chapter 2.12) to (1) make public financing available to candidates for the offices of Auditor, School Board Director, and Rent Stabilization Board Commissioner, (2) further clarify the use of Fair Elections funds, (3) clarify the requirements for returning unspent Fair Elections funds, (4) add a new process for requesting return of previously repaid Fair Elections funds, and (5) require the FCPC to make a cost of living adjustment to the contribution limit to candidates in January of each odd-numbered year.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Sam Harvey, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6950
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Commission Reorganization: Creating the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading Ordinance No. 7,794-N.S. repealing and re-enacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.26 to create the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission, and repealing Berkeley Municipal Code Chapters 3.27 (Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission) and 3.08 (Berkeley Animal Care Commission).
First Reading Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Droste, Arreguin; Noes - None; Abstain - Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to the Spread of a Severe Acute Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel (New) Coronavirus (COVID-19)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reviewing the need for continuing the local emergency due to the spread of a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) and ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the Director of Emergency Services on March 3, 2020, initially ratified by the City Council on March 10, 2020, and subsequently reviewed and ratified by the Council on April 21, 2020, June 16, 2020, July 28, 2020, September 22, 2020, November 17, 2020, December 15, 2020, February 9, 2021, March 30, 2021, May 25, 2021, July 20, 2021, September 14, 2021, and November 9, 2021.
Financial Implications: To be determined
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office (510) 981-6998
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Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the council meetings of November 2 (closed), November 4 (special), November 9 (closed and regular), November 16 (closed and regular), November 18 (closed) and November 30 (closed and regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
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Extension of Interim Director of Police Accountability Appointment
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution extending the appointment of Katherine J. Lee as Interim Director of Police Accountability and approving an employment contract to be effective January 1, 2022 at an annual salary of $182,260.65.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager, (510) 981-7000
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Contract: Valdes and Moreno for Professional Services for the Microbond Financing Pilot Program
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract, with any amendments, with Valdes and Moreno for professional services needed to establish and administer full-services consulting and other services related to a Microbond Financing Program. The total not to exceed amount is $150,000.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $150,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
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Contract: Gainey Scientific for Project Management & Consulting
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Ganey Scientific. (Contractor) to provide project management and consulting services for the Fire Department (Department) from September 13, 2021 to August 31, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $300,000 with an option to extend for an additional two years, for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Abe Roman, Fire, (510) 981-3473
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Revenue: FY2022 Federal COVID-19 Funding from HHS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept payments from the Health and Human Services (HHS) CARES Act Provider Relief Fund and to execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments to conduct and implement mitigation strategies in response to COVID-19 in the estimated amount of $80,000 for FY 2022.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Abe Roman, Fire, (510) 981-3473
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Contract: 2022 Community Services Block Grant
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Contract Number 22F-5001 for the amount of $274,202 to provide services for low-income people for the period January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
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Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPers Contract Pursuant to California Government Code 20516
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution revising Resolution No 70,081 N.S to initiate a process to amend the contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council for the City of Berkeley pursuant to California Government Code 20516 to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and Unrepresented PEPRA members in the Unrepresented Employees Group.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Donald E. Ellison, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
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Contract 32100185 Amendment: Digital Hands for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Monitoring
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend contract number 32100185 with Digital Hands, for Cybersecurity Event Monitoring and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), increasing the previously authorized contract amount by $381,137, for a total not to exceed amount of $996,117 from December 15, 2021 to June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $381,137
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
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Contract: Alcor Solutions, Inc. for Managed Services and Upgrade Support of the SerivceNow Application
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Alcor Solutions, Inc. to provide managed support services and upgrade support for the ServiceNow application from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 for an amount not-to-exceed $300,000.
Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $300,000
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
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Contract No. 31900197 Amendment: Accela, Inc. for Software Maintenance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31900197 with Accela, Inc., for software maintenance, increasing the amount by $133,420 for a total not to exceed $2,192,611 from December 12, 2011 to June 30, 2023.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $133,420
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
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Contract No. 114159-1 Amendment: Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Professional Services and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Software
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 114159-1 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for additional professional services and an extension of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, increasing the amount not-to-exceed by $733,720 for a total contract value not-to-exceed $2,288,950, and extending the term of the contract through June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $733,720
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
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Donation: New Fencing for a Dog Park at Aquatic Park
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $26,566 to install fencing for a dog park at Aquatic Park.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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Contract: Cumming Management Group, Inc. for Project Management Services for the African American Holistic Resource Center
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a not-to-exceed $900,000 contract with the Cumming Management Group, Inc. for project management services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) for a contract period of January 3, 2021 through June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $900,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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Contract: Get IT Tech - New Electronic Gate System at the Waterfront
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract with Get IT Tech to provide a new electronic gate system at the Waterfront in an amount not-to-exceed of $100,000, which includes a contract amount of $91,748.67 and a 9% contingency in the amount of $8,251.33, rescinding Resolution No. 69,929-N.S.
Financial Implications: Marina Fund - $100,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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Contract: Best Contracting Services, Inc. for Fire Station No.3 Re-Roofing Project at 2710 Russell Street. Specification No. 20-11408
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving plans and specifications for the Fire Station No.3 Re-roofing Project, Specification No.20-11408;
2. Accepting the bid of Best Contracting Services, Inc. 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 $326,733.
Financial Implications: Capital Improvement Fund - $326,733
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
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Purchase Order: Arata Equipment Company for one 18-yard Rear Loader
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution satisfying requirements of City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 allowing the city to participate in Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) bid procedures and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order for one 18-yard rear loader with Arata Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $345,000.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $345,000
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
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Allocating Remainder of Berkeley Relief Fund
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor), and Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a $28,142.38 payment from the East Bay Community Foundation of funds raised by the Berkeley Relief Fund and authorizing the City Manager to allocate these funds to the following:
$10,000 to the Starry Plough Pub and Music Venue
$18,142.38 to the Eviction Defense Center for the Housing Retention Program
Financial Implications: Berkeley Relief Fund - $28,142.38
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
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Eleventh Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: City Sponsorship and Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), and Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution co-sponsoring the 11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast on January 17, 2022.
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember including $500 from Mayor Arreguin, to the Berkeley Rotary Endowment, the fiscal sponsor of the 11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, with funds relinquished to the City's general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Arreguin and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
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Referral to the City Manager to Streamline Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit Review and Approval (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Policy Committee)
From: Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani (Author) and Councilmembers
Susan Wengraf, Lori Droste, and Ben Bartlett (Co-Sponsors)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to streamline the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permitting process in order to reduce staff time spent on review and enhance customer service. Further, assess effectiveness of process improvements specified below by reviewing over time: the number of ADUs permitted, average amount of staff time spent on ADU permit review, and permit fee levels.
Recommend that the City Manager develop for Planning staff use an ADU Universal Checklist and accompanying user-friendly webpage:
ADU Universal Checklist. A clear set of universal guidelines and construction requirements should be developed among staff from Planning (both Land Use and Building and Safety Divisions), Fire, and Public Works Departments that is easy to follow in order to eliminate (or significantly reduce) the need for multiple departments to review ADU permit applications and for multiple rounds of review by the same department. The Universal Checklist should be a single document utilized by (1) all City staff to review ADU permit applications and (2) by customers to understand code requirements and development standards. The Universal Checklist should enable all City staff and customers to have the same clear understanding of all of the requirements that, if adhered to, would expedite the permitting process and lead to lower permit fees over time. Progress To Date: Recently, the City of Berkeley's Planning Department has added both a Single-Family ADU/JADU Checklist and a Multi-Family ADU Checklist which clearly delineate development standards as adopted by the State of California, effective January 1, 2020. An ADU Universal Checklist would take these checklists one step farther by including current amendments to Berkeley's local ADU ordinance (once adopted) as well as the full list of fire and safety code requirements.
Accompanying User-Friendly Webpage. As a companion to the ADU Universal Checklist, the City should also create a user-friendly webpage for customers (and prospective customers) with up-to-date information that provides clarity and greater certainty about the process and expected timeline for the creation of an ADU or Junior ADU, which is within a main dwelling unit.
At a minimum, the webpage should include: A list of relevant fees and expected payment amounts for permits, inspections, and other requirements;
Plan requirements, worksheets, and projected timelines for each step of the process; and Consolidated up-to-date state and local regulations that are easy to understand. Progress To Date: The City now has a dedicated webpage that contains: A Graphic Summary; Table of our local ADU ordinance; An ADU flow-chart detailing allowable development standards; A Single-Family ADU/JADU Checklist; A Multi-Family ADU Checklist; Deed Restrictions Forms; A list of Impact Fees.
Additional information that could prove useful to prospective residents, builders and architects includes: Links to fire safety and emergency access requirements; A list of site conditions that do not warrant easy installation of an ADU; A list of Frequently Asked Questions; Additional frequently requested Planning and Development forms, such as our Tree Protection Instructions and Creek Protection Instructions forms, and our Public Works Engineering forms pertaining to Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks and Driveway Approaches listed elsewhere on the City of Berkeley website; Information about financing options; and Links to additional resources, such as The Casita Coalition, an organization that disseminates information on policies and programs, best practices, and resources throughout the state.
Recommend that the City Manager consider adoption of the following two best practices: Pre-Approved ADU Design Plans. Consider development of (1) free ADU designs available to download--of varying sizes and styles--that already conform to all City and state requirements and safety codes; and/or (2) a list of vendors with architectural designs, construction drawings, or pre-fabricated units that have already been approved by the City.
ADU Ally. Consider creation of a single point of contact e-mail address dedicated to serving those interested in ADU construction, along the lines of an "ADU Ally." The ADU Ally would be a customer-facing staff person(s) who is an expert on all current state and local ADU regulations and acts as an ally to customers through the planning and building process. Currently, our Planning Department does have a team of planners with an expertise in ADU laws and requirements, although the public lacks an easy and efficient way to access this team.
Policy Committee Recommendation: On November 4, 2021 the Land Use, Housing and Economic Development policy committee took the following action: M/S/C (Droste/Robinson) Qualified positive recommendation with direction for the item to be updated to include progress already made in this area as described by the Planning Director.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110
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Budget Referral: Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at Ashby and Acton
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: That the City Council refers to the FY2023 budget process the funding of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at Ashby Avenue and Acton Street.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
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Budget Referral: Russell Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: That the City Council refers to the FY2023 budget process the funding of the following bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Russell Street:
Traffic Circle at Russell & King Street
Cycle Track Crossing at Russell & San Pablo Avenue
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at Russell & Sacramento Street
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
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Commit the City of Berkeley to a Just Transition from the Fossil Fuel Economy (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Policy Committee)
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett, Councilmember Hahn, and Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsors)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (1) committing the City of Berkeley to a Just Transition from the fossil fuel economy, that secures a livable future for all Berkeleyans, combats environmental racism, ensures access to good paying jobs, and cultivates economic and social prosperity for Berkeley in the 21st century and beyond and (2) requiring that all Council reports related to climate include a Just Transition section.
Policy Committee Recommendation: On June 2, 2021, the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Policy Committee took the following action: M/S/C (Harrison/Robinson) to send the item to Council with a positive recommendation as submitted in the supplemental material and further revised to include a recommendation that all Council reports related to climate include a just transition section.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
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Reaffirming the City Council's Endorsement of a Carbon Fee and Dividend
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: Readopt Resolution No. 67,595-N.S urging the United States Congress to enact a national revenue-neutral carbon tax and send a copy of the resolution to Representative Barbara Lee, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Alex Padilla urging them to take action.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
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Health Care Facility Oversight
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager and the Community Health Commission an assessment of the breadth of regulatory control the City of Berkeley can exert on skilled nursing facilities, and create a process of accountability if complaints are found to be substantiated that threaten, or could potentially escalate to the point of threatening, the wellbeing of patients and/or violate federal, state, or local law; the business license of the offending facility will be suspended until the skilled nursing facility submits a report demonstrating rectification of the situation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130
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Consideration of Expansion of Paid Parking to Support the Parking Meter Fund and Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), and Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: 1. Refer to the City Manager and the Transportation Commission to consider the extension of paid metered parking to include all days of the week, paralleling the calendar for off-street parking garages.
2. Consider a pilot, phasing-in, and/or exempting certain areas, and conduct broad outreach to merchants, faith-based and other institutions and organizations, neighborhood groups, and others potentially supported or impacted by change.
3. Consider allocation of potential additional revenues to help offset losses to the Parking Meter Fund incurred during COVID. Once the Fund has recovered, consider allocations to support pedestrian and bicycle facilities to help achieve Berkeley's Climate Action and Vision Zero goals on an accelerated basis.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150
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Letter to UC President Michael Drake in Support of Student Researchers United-UAW
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author) and Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Send a letter to UC President Drake and Provost Michael Brown in support of the full recognition of the Student Researchers United-UAW labor union.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170
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Support for H.R. 4194: The People's Response Act
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author) and Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting H.R. 4194, the People's Response Act, which would create a Division of Community Safety and provide grants to local governments, state governments, and community-based organizations to support non-carceral approaches to public safety. Furthermore, send a letter of support to Representative Cori Bush, Representative Barbara Lee, Senator Alex Padilla, and Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170
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Action Calendar
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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 use the "raise hand" function 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.
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Action Calendar - Public Hearings
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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 use the "raise hand" function 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.
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Proposed Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 7,788-N.S. and Amending Paragraph 'NN' of Berkeley Municipal Code Section 19.48.020 ("Amendments to the California Fire Code") to Restore Language Which Existed Prior to October 26, 2021
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt the second reading of an Ordinance No. 7,791-N.S. which rescinds Ordinance 7,788-N.S. and modifies the language of Paragraph 'NN.' of Berkeley Municipal Code Section 19.48.020 ("Amendments to the California Fire Code) by adopting a building standard which is more restrictive than that standard currently contained in the California Fire Code and restores language which existed prior to October 26, 2021.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Abe Roman, Fire, (510) 981-3473
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Public Hearing: Implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on the 1600 Block of Lincoln Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon its conclusion, adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 56,508-N.S. Section 25E by adding a subsection to implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) on both sides of the 1600 block of Lincoln Street in Area E.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Liam Garland, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
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Fees: Vital Records
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing a new fee schedule for Vital Records effective January 1, 2022 and rescinding Resolution No. 70,116-N.S. This fee adjustment is to become effective January 1, 2022 pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 128 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2021), and Health & Safety (H&S) Codes, § 103627, 100425, 100430, and 100435.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
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FY 2021 Year-End and FY 2022 First Quarter Budget Update
Revised material (Supp 1)
Revised material (Supp 2)
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Discuss and determine the funding allocations for FY 2022 based on the FY 2021 Excess Equity and Excess Property Transfer Tax for the following: 1) the General Fund Reserves 2) City Manager Budget Recommendations and 3) the Council Budget Referrals approved during FY 2022 to be considered in November 2021.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rama Murty, Budget Office, (510) 981-7000
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Amendment: FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
Revised material (Supp 3)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,779-N.S. for fiscal year 2022 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2021 funding and other adjustments authorized since July 1, 2021, in the amount of $177,309,914 (gross) and $163,076,585 (net).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rama Murty, Budget Office, (510) 981-7000
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Action Calendar - New Business
Adjournment
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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 December 2, 2021.
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications - December 14, 2021
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Item #41: Proposed Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 7,788-N.S. and Amending Paragraph 'NN' of Berkeley Municipal Code Section 19.48.020 ("Amendments to the California Fire Code") to Restore Language Which Existed Prior to October 26, 2021
- Patricia Hart and Hans Stahlschmidt
Support the Berkeley Plastic Bag Ordinance
- 30 similarly-worded form letters
Solano-Peralta Park
- Amber Turley
- Carol Hirth
- Alyse Jacobson
- Holly Smith
- Csilla Kenny
- Finn Michaelson
- Mary Foretich
- Kim Thompson
- Janice Murota
- Cherilyn Parsons
- Jason Gardner & Maureen Phelan
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
- 4 similarly-worded form letters
Free Speech
- Nilang Gor
Alta Bates Hospital
- Praveen Soo, Chair of the Human Welfare Community Action Commission
Crime Suppression Unit
- Diana Bohn
Fee Parking at Marina
- Nancy Bartell
Traffic Safety Enforcement
- Keith Nickolaus
Hopkins Street Traffic and Placemaking Study
- Ben, Karen, Chuck, and Liza on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
- Barbara Fritz
Housing & Absentee Investors
- V. Sommer
Happy Thanksgiving
- Dirk Neyhart
Leonard Powell
- Diana Bohn
No masks
- David Lerman
Elmwood Parking
- Dona Bretherick
Pilot for Transportation Dept.
- Sheila Goldmacher
GoBerkeley SmartSpace Parking Pilot
- Jean H.
Banning Gendered Language
- Jo Foley
Rapid Rehousing Funding
- Diana Bohn
November Newsletter
- Eden I&R
East Bay Community Energy
- Board of Directors Agenda
Climate Change
- Thomas Lord
Housing Crisis
- JE
