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REVISED AGENDA
(ADDED CONTINUED ITEMS FROM APRIL 25, 2017)
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers – 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Jesse Arreguin, Mayor
Councilmembers:
District 1 – Linda Maio
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District 5 – Sophie Hahn
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District 2 – Cheryl Davila
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District 6 – Susan Wengraf
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District 3 – Ben Bartlett
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District 7 – Kriss Worthington
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District 4 – Vacant
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District 8 – Lori Droste
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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, CMC, City Clerk, 981-6900.
The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. The Mayor may exercise a two minute speaking limitation to comments from Councilmembers. 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 by lottery to address matters not on the Council agenda. If five or fewer persons submit speaker cards for the lottery, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each. If more than five persons submit speaker cards for the lottery, up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda and each person selected will be allotted one minute each. Persons wishing to address the Council on matters not on the Council agenda during the initial ten-minute period for such comment, must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk in person at the meeting location and prior to commencement of that meeting. The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda. Speaker cards are not required for this second round of public comment on non-agenda matters.
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. Up to three speakers will be entitled to two minutes each to speak in opposition to or support of a Consent Calendar Item. The Presiding Officer will ask additional persons in the audience to stand to demonstrate their respective opposition to or support of the item.
In the event that there are more than three persons wishing to speak either in opposition to or support of a “Consent” item, the Presiding Officer will move the item to the beginning of the Action Calendar. Prior to moving the item, the Presiding Officer will fully inform those persons in the audience of this process.
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.
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. 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”.
After hearing from public speakers regarding items remaining on the Consent Calendar, any Councilmember may move any information or Consent item to “Action”, however no additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar at that point. Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion.
For items removed from the Consent Calendar to the Action Calendar for additional public comment, at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar, public comment will be limited to persons who have not previous addressed that item during the Consent Calendar related public comment period.
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Updated Commissioners' Manual From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 65,570-N.S. and adopting the updated edition of the Commissioners’ Manual to include new legislative regulations, clarify current procedures, and increase organization and efficiency. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, 981-6900
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Contract No. R9704 Amendment: City of Albany for Animal Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend Contract No. R9704 and any amendments with the City of Albany to provide certain animal care services for which the City of Albany will pay the City of Berkeley $206,477 for services performed from FY 2018 through FY 2020. Financial Implications: General Fund Revenue - $206,477 Contact: Jovan Grogan, City Manager's Office, 981-7000
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Contract No. R9710 Amendment: City of Piedmont for Animal Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend Contract No. R9710 and any amendments with the City of Piedmont to provide certain animal care services for which the City of Piedmont will pay the City of Berkeley $152,578 for services performed from FY 2018 through FY 2020 and $285,676 in total. Financial Implications: General Fund Revenue - $152,578 Contact: Jovan Grogan, City Manager's Office, 981-7000
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Contract No. 10039 Amendment: Koefran Industries for Pick-Up and Disposal of Deceased Animals From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend and increase Contract No. 10039 with Koefran Industries to provide pick-up and disposal of deceased animals for Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS). The extension and increase will be for $20,400 per year for FY 2018 through FY 2020 for a total not to exceed $101,200 and subject to the City’s annual appropriation process. Financial Implications: General Fund - $101,200 Contact: Jovan Grogan, City Manager's Office, 981-7000
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Contract No. 16262 Amendment: Eleanor Karlsson, DVM for Veterinary Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Contract No. 16262 for $50,000 with Eleanor Karlsson, DVM for on-site veterinary services for Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS). The contract will be increased by $100,000. The extension of this contract will be for $50,000 for FY 2017/2018 and $50,000 for FY 2018/2019, not to exceed $150,000 in total and subject to the City’s annual appropriation process. Financial Implications: General Fund - $150,000 Contact: Jovan Grogan, City Manager's Office, 981-7000
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Purchase Order: ZOLL Medical Corporation for Advanced Life Support Cardiac Monitors From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order contract and any amendments with ZOLL Medical Corporation for the purchase of twenty-six Advanced Life Support (ALS) ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles in an amount not to exceed $780,491. This amount includes a four-year service and maintenance contract at $101,400. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Gil Dong, Fire, 981-3473
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Contract: Raimi+Associates for Professional Planning Services for the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Raimi + Associates to perform professional planning services for the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan for an amount not to exceed $340,000 for the period from May 15, 2017 to December 31, 2018. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Carol Johnson, Planning and Development, 981-7400
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Support of AB 45, California School Employee Housing Assistance Program From: Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Bartlett, Maio, and Hahn Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting AB 45, which would provide financial assistance to school districts to help fund developments for teacher and staff housing. Send a copy of the Resolution to Governor Jerry Brown, State Senator Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymember Tony Thurmond. Financial Implications: None Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Referral to the Budget Process: Funding for Anti-Displacement Programs From: Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Hahn, Bartlett, and Harrison Recommendation: Refer to the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 budget process an allocation of $1.07 million for the following programs: $500,000 to ensure universal legal eviction defense for all Berkeley tenants at risk of eviction; $470,000 increase to the current $30,000 (for a total of $500,000) to the Housing Retention Program, with a cap of $5,000 per household (currently $2,000 per household); and $100,000 to provide housing counseling and legal services for Berkeley’s low-income, elderly or disabled distressed homeowners. Financial Implications: Various Funds - $1,070,000 Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Budget Referral for the Evaluation and Implementation of a Smaller Traffic Circle at the Intersection of Allston and California Revised Material From: Councilmember Harrison Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to assess and identify improvements to the Allston and California intersection. The large traffic circle is less than the customary 18 feet from the crosswalk and requires automobiles to veer toward the crosswalk. Our office requests that the Department evaluate the construction of a smaller traffic circle at Allston and California. Along with this, we request new traffic counts be collected while all schools are in session to update the 2013 analysis for consideration of an all-way stop at this road junction. This would increase road safety by assuring that vehicles enter the intersection at lower speeds. Both of these factors should be considered and addressed in improvements to be recommended for this intersection. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
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Budget Referral for the Installation of Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Fulton and Durant From: Councilmember Harrison Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to assess and fund the most cost effective method of improving pedestrian safety for the following intersection: Fulton and Durant. Possibilities include, but are not limited to, a Yield to Pedestrians sign or a separate light for cars going south and turning left from Fulton onto Durant going east. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
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Budget Referral for Re-Evaluation of Safety at the Intersection of Harold and Allston in the Context of Likely Development From: Councilmember Harrison Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to assess, identify, and fund improvements to increase pedestrian safety at the Allston and Harold Intersection. In the context of upcoming likely development, and considering the fact that several parked cars have been hit here in the last 5 years, our office recommends assessing and the most cost effective method of improvement. Possibilities include, but are not limited to, a Yield to Pedestrians sign or Flashing Beacon Lights that are automatically triggered to flash when a pedestrian is occupying the crosswalk zone. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
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Cigarette Butt Pollution Prevention Pilot Program: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmembers Harrison and Maio Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250 per Councilmember including $250 from Councilmember Harrison, to the Cigarette Butt Pollution Prevention Pilot Program with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Councilmember Harrison and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $250 Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
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Options Recovery Services: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Wengraf Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $150 per Councilmember including $150 from Councilmember Susan Wengraf, to the Options Recovery Services 20 Year Anniversary Gala, on May 20th, 2017, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Councilmember Susan Wengraf and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, 981-7160
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Support AB 391 (Chiu &Gomez) – Medi-Cal: Asthma Preventive Service From: Councilmembers Wengraf and Hahn Recommendation: Send a letter in support of AB 391 (Chiu & Gomez) urging our representatives to support this bill. Letter should be sent to Assemblymembers Chiu, Gomez, Thurmond, State Senator Nancy Skinner and Governor Brown. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, 981-7160
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One Year Maintenance Deferral for the Berkeley Art Center From: Councilmembers Worthington, Hahn, and Harrison Recommendation: That the city grant a maintenance deferral to the Berkeley Art Center to remain at the Live Oak facility for one year. Before this deadline expires, BAC shall procure an agreement to establish a new location for the center. Thereafter, BAC shall have the option to remain at its current location for up to 3 additional years, on a year-to-year basis. Financial Implications: Minimal Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Budget Referral for the César Chávez Solar Calendar From: Councilmembers Worthington and Maio, Mayor Arreguin, and Councilmember Bartlett Recommendation: Refer to the city budget process, consideration of granting $25,000 to Kala Art Institute for the César Chávez Memorial Solar Calendar Project. Financial Implications: $25,000 Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Budget Referral: Increase Berkeley Project’s Funding by $5,000 From: Councilmembers Worthington, Harrison, and Wengraf Recommendation: Refer to the budget process a $5,000 increase to the annual budget for the Berkeley Project. Financial Implications: $5,000 Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Support of SB 179: Gender Identity: Female, Male, or Nonbinary From: Councilmembers Droste, Worthington, and Bartlett Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 179, which will allow Californians to identify as nonbinary on their birth certificates, driver’s licenses, and identity cards without requiring a court order and without requiring clinical treatment for gender transition; and send a copy of the Resolution to State Senator Nancy Skinner, Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, and to Governor Jerry Brown. Financial Implications: None Contact: Lori Droste, Councilmember, District 8, 981-7180
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Support of AB 71: Bring California Home Act From: Councilmembers Droste and Harrison Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 71, the Bring California Home Act; and send a copy of the resolution to Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, State Senator Nancy Skinner, and Governor Jerry Brown. Financial Implications: None Contact: Lori Droste, Councilmember, District 8, 981-7180
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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. Where an item was moved from the Consent Calendar to Action no speaker who has already spoken on that item would be entitled to speak to that item again.
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.
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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, line up at the podium 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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Re-Establishment and Expansion of the Telegraph Property and Business Improvement District From: City Manager Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing on: 1. The re-establishment and expansion of the Telegraph Property and Business Improvement District (TBID or “the District”); and 2. The modification of the existing TBID to shorten the term from ten years to nine years; and upon conclusion if no majority protest exists after tabulation of assessment ballots, adopt three Resolutions: a. Re-establishing and expanding the Telegraph Property and Business Improvement District for the ten-year period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2027, with operations to occur over the ten calendar year period beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2027, and levying assessments on properties within the District for fiscal year 2018. b. Modifying the existing TBID to end on June 30, 2017, shortening the TBID’s term from ten years to nine years. c. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source contract and any amendments with the Telegraph Property and Business Management Corporation (TPBMC) not to exceed $489,000 of TBID funds to support Telegraph revitalization for the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, with the option to extend annually for nine additional years through the expiration of the TBID. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jordan Klein, Economic Development, 981-7530
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Action Calendar – Continued Business
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ZAB Appeal: 2902 Adeline Street - Pt 1 ZAB Appeal: 2902 Adeline Street - Pt 2 ZAB Appeal: 2902 Adeline Street - Pt 3 Attachment 4 - Administrative Record (Continued from April 25, 2017. Item contains revised and supplemental materials.)
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Use Permit No. ZP2015-0177 to redevelop three parcels at 2902 and 2908 Adeline Street and 1946 Russell Street (approximately 14,065 square feet total), which includes the demolition of one single-family dwelling and one mixed use (commercial and residential) structure; and the construction of a 6-story, mixed-use building with 4,119 sq. ft. of commercial space including one commercial unit, four live/work units, and 50 dwelling units, including two qualifying units available to very low income households and a commitment to provide two additional units on site available to low income households. Financial Implications: None Contact: Carol Johnson, Planning and Development, 981-7400
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Contract: ERA Construction for Le Conte Safe Routes to School Project (Continued from April 25, 2017) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Le Conte Safe Routes to Schools Project, Specification No. 16-11008-C; and authorizing execution of a contract with ERA Construction and any amendments, extensions or change orders until completion of the project in accordance with approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $449,298. Financial Implications: MTC Fund - $449,298 Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, 981-6300
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Ordinance to Ban the Sale of Fur in Berkeley; Adding BMC Chapter 9.22 (Continued from April 4, 2017) From: Councilmember Worthington Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,539-N.S. adding BMC Chapter 9.22 to eliminate the sale of fur apparel products in order to promote community awareness of animal welfare. First Reading Vote: Ayes - Maio, Davila, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Arreguin; Noes – Harrison, Worthington, Droste; Abstain – None; Absent – None. Financial Implications: None Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Proposed Surveillance and Community Safety Ordinance From: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Recommendation: At this time the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission takes no position on the proposed Surveillance and Community Safety Ordinance, but we have concerns about the impacts that this draft ordinance may have on the Berkeley Fire Department. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommends that City Council direct the City Manager to assess the administrative impact of the proposed Surveillance and Community Safety Ordinance that is currently in draft form. This assessment should include (a) a legal review to identify surveillance technology that is currently owned or used by city departments (b) an estimate by the City Manager of the administrative burden (including both fiscal and time-based costs) created by this ordinance on city departments, Commissions, and the City Council. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Keith May, Commission Secretary, 981-3473
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Safe and Affordable Housing Policy for Legalizing Certain Housing Units From: Housing Advisory Commission Recommendation: Direct staff to develop a policy that ensure protections, including the retention of rent control if it currently exists, for tenants residing in units being legally converted to a residential use. These protections should extend to existing tenants who reside in units that an owner may be trying to legalize through the permitting process. The Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) applauds the ongoing work of the Four-by-Four Committee (City Council and Rent Stabilization Board) to address the safety, occupancy, and affordability of certain units and workspaces. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Amy Davidson, Commission Secretary, 981-5400
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Companion Report: Safe and Affordable Housing Policy Recommendation From: City Manager Recommendation: If the City Council would like to adopt the Safe and Affordable Housing Policy outlined in the Housing Advisory Commission’s report, staff recommends that the Council refer this issue to the Council’s 2018 priority ranking process to evaluate alongside other referrals for City staff time and funding. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400
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Amend BMC Sections 3.78.030, 040, and 050 Related to Commission Procedures From: Human Welfare and Community Action Commission Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution requesting that the City Manager examine the addition of language to the Berkeley Municipal Code that clarifies aspects of the management of City of Berkeley commissions and the removal and appointment of commissioners. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Wing Wong, Commission Secretary, 981-5400
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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 Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on April 20, 2017.
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
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