City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda April 14, 2020
AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
6:00 PM
Jesse Arreguin, Mayor
Councilmembers:
District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani |
District 5 – Sophie Hahn |
District 2 – Cheryl Davila |
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, the April 14, 2020 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.
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call:
Ceremonial Matters: In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
- Adjourn in memory of all the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.” 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.-Contract: Sonya Dublin Consulting as the External Evaluator for Public Health Division, Tobacco Prevention Program
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute a contract and any amendments with Sonya Dublin Consulting as the External Evaluator for Health, Housing and Community Services Public Health Division’s Tobacco Prevention Program, in an amount not to exceed $93,600, for a term ending June 30, 2021.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kelly Wallace, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
2.-Contract: Lind Marine for Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at the Berkeley Marina
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager or her designee during recess to execute a contract and any amendments with Lind Marine for the removal and disposal of derelict and abandoned vessels at the Berkeley Marina in an amount not-to-exceed of $104,400; and authorize a contingency in the amount of $38,600.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
3.-Contract No. 31900160 Amendment: Affordable Painting Services, Inc. for Additional Painting of Various Park Buildings
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 31900160 with Affordable Painting Service, Inc. for additional painting of various Park buildings by increasing the construction contract amount by $127,200 for a not-to-exceed amount of $305,000.
Financial Implications: Marina/Capital Improvement Budget - $127,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
4.-Contract No. 31900202 Amendment: Bay Area Tree Specialists for As-Needed Tree Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 31900202 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, increasing the amount by $300,000 for an amended total not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 for a contract term of May 29, 2019 through May 28, 2022.
Financial Implications: Parks Tax Fund and Fire Fuel Abatement Fund - $300,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
5.-Contract No. 32000019 Amendment: ERA Construction Inc. for Additional Concrete Repair Work in Parks and Along Pathways
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 32000019 with ERA Construction Inc. for additional concrete repair work on City parks and pathways by increasing the construction contract amount by $204,152 for a not-to-exceed amount of $375,000.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $204,152
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
6.-Contract: Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. for Berkeley Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Berkeley Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements Project, Specification No. 19-11294-C; and 2. Waive an inconsequential defect and accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc.; and 3. Execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, with Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc., for the Berkeley Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements Project at 1200-1201 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708, in an amount not to exceed $3,491,917, which includes a contract amount of $3,174,470 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $317,447.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $3,491,917
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
7.-Contract: Vol Ten Corporation DBA Delta Charter for Recreation Division Bus Transportation for Day Camp and Summer Programs
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute a contract with Vol Ten Corporation DBA Delta Charter to provide bus transportation services for Recreation Division Day Camp and summer programs for a not-to-exceed total amount of $600,000 over a five year period, beginning June 1, 2020 and ending June 1, 2025, contingent upon annual budget appropriations.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $600,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
8.-Increase of Authorized Funding: Contract No. 8051 for Police Department Substation, 841 Folger Street/3000 Seventh Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to increase the amount of funding authorized under Contract No. 8051 by $250,000 from $1,995,725.99 to $2,245,725.99 for rental of the property at 841 Folger Street/3000 Seventh Street.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $250,000
Contact: Andrew Greenwood, Chief of Police, (510) 981-5700
9.-Contract No. 31900071 Amendment: Bigbelly Solar Compacting Trash and Recycling Receptacles
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900071 for nineteen (19) additional Bigbelly Solar, Inc. manufactured Solar Compacting Trash and Recycling Receptacles for Department of Public Works - Zero Waste Division; increasing the original contract amount by $162,568.16 for an amended total not-to-exceed amount of $233,868.16. The contract term remains August 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023.
Financial Implications: Measure D Fund - $162,568
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Consent Calendar
10.-Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance; Adding BMC Chapter 13.106
From: Mayor Arreguin, and Councilmembers Davila, Harrison, and Bartlett
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,692-N.S., the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
11.-Calling for a Consolidated General Municipal Election for November 3, 2020
From: City Manager
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution: a) Calling for a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Presidential General Election to be held in Berkeley on November 3, 2020;
b) Requesting that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City of Berkeley General Municipal Election with the Presidential General Election; c) Authorizing certain procedural and contractual actions; and d) Establishing policies for the filing of candidate statements of qualification.
2. Adopt a Resolution establishing policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
12.-Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the council meetings of February 4, 2020 (special closed, special and special-worksession), February 11, 2020 (special closed and regular) and February 25, 2020 (regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
13.-Donation to the Animal Shelter from the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a donation from the estate of Stephen and Mary Birch in the sum of $5,000.
Financial Implications: Animal Shelter Donation Fund - $5,000 (Donation)
Contact: Erin Steffen, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
14.-Amendment: FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,682-N.S. for fiscal year 2020 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2019 funding and other adjustments in the amount of $28,565,263 (gross) and $15,378,568 (net).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Teresa Berkeley-Simmons, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000
15.-Renewal of the North Shattuck Business Improvement District (NSBID)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring intent to reestablish the NSBID for the ten-year period beginning July 1, 2020 (FY21) and ending June 30, 2030, setting a public hearing for June 16, 2020 on reestablishment of the District, and directing the City Clerk to conduct all necessary proceedings for reestablishment of the NSBID.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
16.-1601 Oxford Interest Rate Reduction
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Waiving the Housing Trust Fund Guidelines Section V.B.2 and allowing an interest rate of 1% for Satellite Affordable Housing Associates’ (SAHA) 1601 Oxford’s development loan; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all original or amended documents or agreements to effectuate this action.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
17.-Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to receive funds and execute any agreements and amendments resulting from the renewal of the following grants:
1. Four Shelter Plus Care grants from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for up to: a) $3,305,842 for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for the period June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021; b) $191,491 for sponsor-based rental assistance for the Supportive Housing Network for the period of June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, with Resources for Community Development as the project sponsor; c) $186,380 for sponsor-based rental assistance for the Pathways Project for the period June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, with Bonita House, Inc. as the project sponsor; and d) $2,176,630 in tenant-based rental assistance for the COACH Project grant for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
2. One grant from the County of Alameda for $708,195 to provide tenant-based rental assistance to individuals who have HIV/AIDS and other disabilities from March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
In its renewal application to HUD, the City requested to consolidate three of the above grants: 1) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance; 2) Supportive Housing Network and 3) Pathways Project. If approved, the three grants would be consolidated into one with a combine grant amount of up to $3,683,713.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
18.-Lease Agreement with 200 Marina Blvd, LLC for the Doubletree Hotel
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance 1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Ground Lease with 200 Marina Blvd, LLC, the owner/ground lessee of the Doubletree Hotel located at the Berkeley Marina for a 60-year term effective from May 14, 2020 through December 31, 2080; and 2. Approving a related Capital Contribution Agreement that 200 Marina Blvd, LLC contribute $3 million to Marina street improvements.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
19.-Grant Application: the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) grant program of the California Division of Boating & Waterways
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to 1) Apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $42,000 from the California Division of Boating & Waterways (“DBW”) Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) grant program for the removal and disposal of anticipated abandoned vessels located at the Berkeley Marina; 2) Execute any amendments thereto; and 3) Authorize a local match contribution of $4,200.
Financial Implications: $42,000 (Grant)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
20.-Donation: Friends of Marin Circle – the Balustrade Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a donation from the Friends of Marin Circle in the amount of $7,500 for replacement of damaged balustrades at the Marin Circle Fountain Walk.
Financial Implications: $7,500 (Donation)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
21.-Waiver of Annual Marina Berth Fees for Non-Profits
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Affirming the determination by City staff and the Parks and Waterfront Commission that four non-profit organizations at the Berkeley Marina (Berkeley Racing Canoe Club (“dragon boats”), Cal Sailing Club, The Pegasus Project, and the Blue Water Foundation) are in full compliance with all aspects of Resolution No. 66,544-N.S.; and
2. Approving the annual waiver of berth fees for the four groups for 2020.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
22.-Contract: Robert E. Boyer Construction, Inc. for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Construction Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Project, Specification No. 20-111361-C; and 2. Rejecting the bid protests of Walsh Construction, the second lowest bidder and F&H Construction, the third lowest bidder against Robert E. Boyer Construction;
3. Accepting the bid of Robert E. Boyer Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the amount of $35,290,583; and 4. 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 with Robert E. Boyer Construction, Inc. for the Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Project in an amount not to exceed $38,819,641 which includes the base bid and a 10% contingency.
Financial Implications: $38,819,641
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
23.-Funding for the East Bay Communities and East Bay Municipal Utility District Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Defendants’ Side Agreement for the Control of Wet Weather Overflows and Bypasses and Consent Decree Compliance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make payments to the Administrative Agency and Financial Agent (East Bay Municipal Utility District) for administering duties in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) and the Defendants’ Side Agreement (DSA) to control the wet weather overflows and bypasses for the 5-year period from FY 2020 through FY 2024 in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
24.-Summary Vacation of Sewer Easement at 2009 Addison Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to summarily vacate a sewer easement at 2009 Addison Street.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
25.-Contract: CF Contracting, Inc. for Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project, (“Project”), Specification No. 20-11379-C; 2. Accepting the bid of CF Contracting, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CF Contracting, Inc. and any amendments, extensions, and/or change orders until completion of the Project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $2,475,200, which includes a contingency of ten percent.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
26.-Contract Amendment Contract 10747: Clean Harbors, Inc. for Hazardous Waste Management Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Clean Harbors, Inc. for hazardous waste management, removal, and disposal services for the City of Berkeley, increasing the contract amount by $300,000 for an amount not-to-exceed $450,000 and extend the contract term through June 30, 2022
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
27.-Contract: Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for Street Rehabilitation FY 2020 Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Street Rehabilitation FY 2020 Project, Specification No. 20-11367-C; accepting the bid of Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and 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 in an amount not to exceed $4,478,909.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
28.-Contract No. 10552A Amendment: Revel Environmental Manufacturing, Inc. for on-call Storm Water Maintenance Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 10552A with Revel Environmental Manufacturing, Inc. for on-call storm water maintenance services, increasing the current contract by $100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000 and extend the term of the contract through June 30, 2021.
Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund 601 - $100,000
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
29.-Contract: National Data & Surveying Services, for On-Call Transportation and Parking Survey Consulting Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with National Data & Surveying Services for on-call transportation and parking survey consulting services for the period May 15, 2020 to May 14, 2023 with an option of up to two one-year extensions in the amount not-to-exceed $240,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
30.-Developing a Mechanism to Facilitate an Improved Homeless Point-In-Time Count
From: Homeless Commission
Recommendation: The Homeless Commission recommends to Council that Council refer to staff to assign an intern or seek a volunteer affiliation, through an educational institution, to conduct outreach to, and engage with, community stakeholders including homeless advocates and persons who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness, to identify how homeless persons can be more thoroughly counted during the upcoming 2021 Berkeley Homeless Point-In-Time count.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Brittany Carnegie, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400
31.-Appointment of Ann Hawkins to the Mental Health Commission
From: Mental Health Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the appointment of Ann Hawkins to the Mental Health Commission, as a representative of the special public interest (peer) category, for a three year term beginning April 15, 2020 and ending April 14, 2023.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jamie Works-Wright, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400
32.-Budget Referral: $279,000 to Fund Berkeley Youthworks Participants Commensurate with the Berkeley Minimum Wage
From: Councilmember Davila (Author)
Recommendation: Budget Referral: Refer to the FY 2020-21 budget process the allocation of $184,000 for the purpose of funding Youthworks participants at the local minimum wage, which is scheduled to increase in July 2020 to $15.75 per hour plus the Consumer Price Index.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cheryl Davila, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
33.-Berkeley Humane’s 7th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser on June 6, 2020: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Davila (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250 per Councilmember including $150 from Councilmember Cheryl Davila, to Berkeley Humane Society’s 7th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser on June 6, 2020, with funds relinquished to the City's general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Councilmember Davila, the Mayor and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cheryl Davila, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
34.-Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 54 and Assembly Bill 1080: The California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author); Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Davila (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution affirming Berkeley’s support for Senate Bill 54 and Assembly Bill 1080, The California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. Send a letter in support to Assemblymember Gonzalez and Senator Allen.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140
35.-Support for SB-1160 (Stern) Public Utilities: Electrical and Communication Infrastructure: Undergrounding
From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author); Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Write a letter to Senator Stern in support of SB-1160 and send copies to Senator Nancy Skinner, Assembly Member Buffy Wicks and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160
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 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.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their comments. This is followed by five-minute presentations each by the appellant and applicant. The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak, 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.
36.-General Plan Redesignation and Rezone of The Rose Garden Inn at 2740 Telegraph Avenue (APN 054-1716-002-00), 2744 Telegraph Avenue (APN 054-1716-003-00), and 2348 Ward Street (APN 054-1716-031-00)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan land use designations of portions of parcels that comprise The Rose Garden Inn from Low Medium Density Residential to Avenue Commercial;
2. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map for portion of parcels that comprise the Rose Garden Inn from Restricted Two-Family Residential District (R-2) to General Commercial District (C-1); and
3. Certify that the reclassification of General Plan land use designations and rezoning are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Classes 1, 3, 5, and 31
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Timothy Burroughs, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
37.-Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Family Daycare Homes to comply with Senate Bill 234
Presentation
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion:
1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Title 23 (Zoning Ordinance) to comply with Family Daycare Home regulations recently enacted by Senate Bill 234 (SB 234); and
2. Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution 67,985-N.S., the Planning Department Fee Schedule, to reflect the requirement that no permit fees may be charged for Family Daycare Homes pursuant to SB 234.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Timothy Burroughs, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Action Calendar (Originally published for March 24, 2020)
38.-Placing Charter Amendment Measure on the November 3, 2020 Ballot to Establish a Police Board and Director of Police Accountability
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
Presentation
From: City Manager
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution submitting an amendment to the City Charter to add Article XVIII to establish a Police Board and Director of Police Accountability to a vote of the electors at the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election. 2. Designate, by motion, specific members of the Council to file ballot measure arguments on this measure as provided for in Elections Code Section 9282.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $300,000-$500,000
Contact: Dave White, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000; Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950; LaTanya Bellow, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800; Andrew Greenwood, Police, (510) 981-5900
39.-Inclusionary Units in Qualified Opportunity Zones (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee)
From: Councilmember Harrison (Author); Councilmember Bartlett (Author); Councilmember Davila (Author); and Councilmember Hahn (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 22.20.065 requiring onsite inclusionary units in new rental developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140
40.-Amending Tenant Screening Fees Ordinance for Existing Tenancies
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author) (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance to amend Berkeley Municipal Code 13.78 (Tenant Screening Fees) to add subsections to prohibit additional fees for existing tenancies and lease terminations.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Information Reports
41.-Public Health Officer’s Order Directing the Placement of COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Facilities for Persons Experiencing Homelessness on Public Property
From: City Manager
Contact: Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager, City Manager’s Office (510) 981-7000
42.-Strategic Plan Performance Measures Pilot
From: City Manager
Contact: Dave White, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
43.-Summary of Aging Services
From: City Manager
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
44.-Pathways STAIR Center: Fiscal Year 2020 – Six Month Evaluation and Results-Based Accountability Dashboard
From: City Manager
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
45.-Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
46.-Measure T1 Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
47.-Audit Recommendation Status - 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale
From: City Manager
Contact: Andrew Greenwood, Police, (510) 981-5900
48.-Public Works Capital Improvement Projects: Planned Projects for Fiscal Year 2021
From: City Manager
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
49.-Children, Youth and Recreation Commission FY2020 Work Plan
From: Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission
Contact: Stephanie Chu, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700
50.-Civic Arts Grants Program
From: Civic Arts Commission
Contact: Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530
51.-Council Referral – Commemorative Tree Program
From: Parks and Waterfront Commission
Contact: Roger Miller, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
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 April 2, 2020.
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
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City Eviction Moratorium & Suspension of Rent Payments
- 21 identical and/or similar letters
- Diana Bohn
People’s Park Restrooms
- Sheila Mitra-Sarkar
- Russbumper
- Max Ventura (2)
Biking/Safe Social Distance & Essential Businesses
- Ben Gerhardstein, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley (2)
- Liza Lutzker (3)
- Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager
- Farid Javandel
Homelessness/Encampments & COVID-19
- Jessica McGinley, on behalf of the Suitcase Clinic
- Councilmember Davila
- Connie Tyler
- Liz Wiener
- Osha Neumann, on behalf of the East Bay Community Law Center
- Russbumper (2)
Playground Closures
- Tracy Hollander
Street Closures & COVID-19
- Aaron Stein-Chester
- Michael Katz
Here/There Encampment
- Toan Nguyen
- Jacquelyn McCormick
Harriet Tubman Terrace
- Mary Behm-Steinberg
- Darinxoso Oyamasela (2)
Criminal Inducement/City of Berkeley
- Artur Stopes III
Housing Instead of Parking at Berkeley High School
- Dorothy Walker
TV & Cable Channels For Schools
- Adolfo Cabral
Right to Rescue
- Lynn Yarbrough
Upgrading Electricity Accounts City Citywide
- Tom Kelly
Undergrounding Emergency Evacuation
- Victoria Legg
Shattuck East Street Naming
- Rani Bagai
COVID-19 Miscellaneous
- Sabina McMurtry
- Friends of Adeline
- William Rosen
- Thomas Lord
- Russbumper (2)
- James McFadden
- Bryce Nesbitt
- Margot (2)
- Michael Cooper
- Ben Glickstein
- Stanton Glantz
- Melissa Hartman
- William Rosen
- LA Wood
- David Lerman (2)
- Ramsay Breslin
- Lena Nitsan
- Chimey Lee
- Teresa Clarke
- Twenty-two signees
Adult School Lot
- AJ Gilbert (2)
- Councilmember Kesarwani
Parking Tickets During COVID-19
- Kent Rasmussen
Luna Dance Institute
- Cherie Hill
Solano Stroll
- Elizabeth Bronson
Tree Work Exemption Shelter-in-Place
- Joe Lamb, on behalf of Brende and Lamb
Police Oversight Committee
- Natasha Robinson
5G
- Vivian Warkentin (2)
Cannabis Dispensaries Open During Shelter-in-Place
- Don Duncan, on behalf of Patients Care Collective (2)
- Kathryn Reiter
- Geoffrey Lomax
- Amber Morris
- Thomas Lord
Berkeley Relief Fund
- Sharon Dolan, on behalf of Freight & Salvage
Senior Retirement Income
- Barbara Transue
Berkeley Considers
Item 26 (from March 24 Cancelled Meeting): Adopt a Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to a 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions-Free Electricity Plan and to Upgrade Municipal Accounts to a 100% Renewable Plan
- 1 Communication submitted via Berkeley Considers, includes summary information
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