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AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 27, 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 – Kate Harrison
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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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FY 2018 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping (Measure V1) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,548-N.S. setting the FY 2018 tax rate for funding all improvements for the maintenance of parks, City trees, and landscaping in the City of Berkeley at $0.1604 (16.04 cents) per square foot of improvements. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300
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FY 2018 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Services (Measure V1) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,549-N.S. setting the FY 2018 tax rate for funding the provision of Library Services in the City of Berkeley at $0.2107 (21.07 cents) per square foot for dwelling units and $0.3186 (31.86 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300; Heidi Dolamore, Library, 981-6100
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FY 2018 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Measure V1) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,550-N.S. setting the FY 2018 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency medical services to Berkeley residents at $0.0366 (3.66 cents) per square foot of improvements. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300
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FY 2018 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,551-N.S. setting the FY 2018 tax rate for funding Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness in the City of Berkeley at the rate of $0.05396 (5.396 cents) per square foot of improvements for dwelling units and setting the rate for all other property at $0.08165 (8.165 cents) per square foot of improvements. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300; Gil Dong, Fire, 981-3473
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FY 2018 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure V1) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,552-N.S. setting the FY 2018 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency services for the disabled at $0.01519 (1.519 cents) per square foot of improvements. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300
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FY 2018 Tax Rate: Fund Disaster Fire Protection (Measure Q) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,557-N.S. setting the FY 2018 tax rate for funding the procurement of disaster fire equipment at $0.0125 (1.25 cents) per square foot of improvements. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300
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FY 2018 Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits (Measure G) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,558-N.S. setting the FY 2018 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.5981 (59.81 cents) per square foot of improvements. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300
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Minutes for Approval From: City Manager Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of May 2, 2017 (special and regular), May 8, 2017 (special closed), May 16, 2017 (special and regular), and May 30, 2017 (special closed, specials and regular). Financial Implications: None Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, 981-6900
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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: None Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, 981-6900
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Contract: Downtown Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with the Downtown Berkeley YMCA in the amount of $205,632 for fitness center memberships for City employees for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Teresa Berkeley-Simmons, Budget Manager, 981-7000
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Appropriations Limit FY 2018 From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the appropriations limit at $251,050,522 for FY 2018 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California based on the calculations for the appropriations limit. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, 981-7300
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Grant: Alameda County Transportation Commission for Measure B and Measure BB Paratransit Revenue From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to receive funds and execute any agreements and amendments with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the renewal of Measure B (estimated $281,715) and Measure BB (estimated $290,132) annual pass-through funds, and execute resulting contracts for services with Easy Does It. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400
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Referral Response: Healthy Default Beverages with Children’s Meals; Adding BMC Chapter 12.72 (Continued from April 4, 2017) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance adding Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 12.72 to require that any food vendor that sells a children’s meal with a beverage included shall make the default beverage offered with the children’s meal either water or milk, with no added sweeteners. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400
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Contract: Axon for Body Worn Cameras, Accessories, Storage and Software From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution pursuant to City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 requirements, accepting the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) bid procedures, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract and any amendments to equip the police department with body worn camera equipment, software, and services with Axon for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 over five years. Financial Implications: General Fund - $1,250,000 Contact: Andrew Greenwood, Police, 981-5900
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Accept Grant Funds from Alameda County Transportation Commission FY 2018-2022 Comprehensive Investment Plan From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions: 1. Authorizing the filing of an application for funding assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Southside Complete Streets and Transit Improvements Project, committing any necessary matching funds, and stating assurance to complete the project. 2. Authorizing the filing of an application for funding assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the North Shattuck Rehabilitation Project, committing any necessary matching funds, and stating assurance to complete the project. 3. Authorizing the acceptance of funds awarded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission and the execution of any resultant grant agreements or amendments. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, 981-6300
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Contract: SCS Engineers & SCS Field Services for Landfill Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders with SCS Engineers & SCS Field Services (SCS), in an amount not to exceed $524,900. This contract will provide engineering, maintenance, and monitoring services for the landfill post-closure at Cesar Chavez Park to meet mandatory compliance requirements. The initial contract term will run from August 16, 2017 to August 15, 2020, with the option of a two-year extension at a cost of $180,000 each additional fiscal year. Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund - $524,900 Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, 981-6300
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Approval for Two Additional Homeless Commission Meetings in 2017 From: Homeless Commission Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution allowing two additional meetings during 2017 to compensate for additional meetings that were necessary to complete the funding review process during which only agency proposals for funding were discussed. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Peter Radu, Commission Secretary, 981-5400
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Appointments of Margaret Fine and Vylma Ortiz to the Mental Health Commission From: Mental Health Commission Recommendation: Approve the appointments of Margaret Fine and Vylma Ortiz to the Mental Health Commission, as representatives of the General Public Interest categories, for a three year term beginning June 28, 2017 and ending June 27, 2020. Financial Implications: None Contact: Karen Klatt, Commission Secretary, 981-5400
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Council Consent Items
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Support the City of Oakland’s Efforts to Create a Public Bank From: Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Hahn, Maio, and Davila Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting the City of Oakland’s efforts to create a Public Bank of Oakland and refer to the City Manager to investigate the possibility of forming a mutually beneficial partnership with any future Oakland public bank. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Support the Resilient Shoreline Program of Citizens for East Shore Parks From: Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Hahn, Wengraf, and Maio Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting the Resilient Shoreline Program of Citizens for East Shore Parks (CESP) to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of sea-level rise and promote resilient shoreline solutions. Additionally, refer to the mid-year budget process a contribution of $10,000 to participate in CESP’s Visualizing Sea-level Rise event in Berkeley. Financial Implications: General Fund - $10,000 Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Reaffirming Support for the Paris Climate Agreement and Other Efforts to Combat Climate Change From: Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Maio, Hahn, and Wengraf Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the City of Berkeley’s commitment to combatting climate change and upholding the Paris Agreement, in conjunction with the Climate Mayors Agenda; and supporting the United States Climate Alliance formed by Governors Brown, Inslee, and Cuomo. 2. Send a copy of the resolution to Governors Brown, Cuomo, and Inslee, representatives of the Climate Mayors group, President Donald Trump, and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. Financial Implications: None Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Housing Inspection and Community Services Manager From: Mayor Arreguin and Councilmember Harrison Recommendation: Request the City Manager to create and fill the position of Housing Inspection and Community Services Manager. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Official City Sponsor of 2017 Berkeley High School All-Class Reunion: Relinquishment of Council Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmembers Davila, Bartlett, Hahn, and Mayor Arreguin Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving City sponsorship of the 4th Annual Berkeley High School All-Class Reunion to be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at San Pablo Park from 10 am – 6 pm and approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $2,043 total from Councilmembers and the Mayor from their FY17-18 budgets for the Berkeley High School All-Class Reunion through their fiscal sponsor, Berkeley High School Development Group with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council office budgets who would like to contribute. Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $2,043 Contact: Cheryl Davila, Councilmember, District 2, 981-7120
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Berkeley Bliss Event: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmembers Harrison and Davila Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember including $500 from Councilmember Harrison, to support the Berkeley Bliss Event on July 14, 2017 at Harold Way with funds relinquished to the City's general fund for this purpose so that the City of Berkeley is able to invite and support the community on this event from Councilmember Harrison’s Council Office Budgets and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute. Financial Implications: Councilmembers’ Discretionary Funds - $500 Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
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Persian New Year Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmembers Harrison and Davila Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250 per Councilmember including $250 from Councilmember Harrison, to support the Persian New Year Festival on March 13, 2018 with funds relinquished to the City's general fund for this purpose so that the City of Berkeley is able to invite and support the community on this event from Councilmember Harrison’s Council Office Budgets 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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Referral to Community Environmental Advisory Commission and Energy Commission: Residential Wind Turbines Revised materials From: Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett Recommendation: Refer to the Community Environmental Advisory Commission and the Energy Commission to study the efficiency, safety, and affordability of Residential Wind Turbines and request the Community Environmental Advisory Commission and the Energy Commission to return to Council with a report and recommendation on whether Residential Wind Turbines are a viable alternative energy source for Berkeley residents, and a recommendation for a process to educate the public on this new renewable energy source. Financial Implications: Unknown Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
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Expedited Review for Affordable Housing Projects Revised materials Revised materials From: Councilmembers Hahn, Davila, and Bartlett Recommendation: 1. Refer to the City Manager the creation of an expedited review process for housing projects in which Affordable Housing units make up more than 20% of the proposed on-site units; and 2. Direct the City Manager to immediately confer priority status and offer expedited review to 100% Affordable projects, pending adoption of a more formal and widely applicable expedited review process. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150
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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 - Old Business
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General Fund Stability Reserve Usage Criteria (Continued from May 30, 2017) Revised materials From: Councilmembers Droste, Wengraf, and Maio Recommendation: Discuss the General Fund Stability Reserve Usage Policies described in the report and adopt policies such as those proposed, requiring a two-thirds vote of the City Council to amend them. Following recommendation from the City Manager, the City Council shall, from time to time, recognize and define “essential services”, “appropriate levels” of such services, and “extreme conditions”. Any draw-down of Stability Reserve funds shall coincide with the adoption of a plan to repay the dollar amount of the draw down. If adopting a repayment plan immediately is infeasible due to emergency circumstances, it shall be adopted no more than 3 months from the date of the withdrawal appropriation. The level of the Stability Reserve shall be restored as economic recovery occurs, consistent with the maintenance of essential services, with repayment to begin no more than 5 years from the date of withdrawal and be completed within 10 years from the date of withdrawal. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Lori Droste, Councilmember, District 8, 981-7180
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Changes to Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee; Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 22.20.065 (Continued from June 13, 2017. Item contains revised and supplemental materials.) Supplemental materials Supplemental materials From: City Manager Recommendation: 1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending BMC Section 22.20.065 as proposed by staff, as shown in Attachment 2; and 2. Adopt a Resolution revising the Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee by eliminating the discount in the fee when it is paid at issuance of the certificate of occupancy pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code Section 22.20.065 and adjusting the fee each two years for inflation by reference to the California Construction Cost Index (CCI), and rescinding Resolution Nos. 65,920-N.S. and 67,614-N.S., with changes proposed by staff, as shown in Attachment 5. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Zach Cowan, City Attorney, 981-6950
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Amendments to Housing Retention Program (Continued from June 13, 2017. Item contains revised materials.) Revised materials From: Councilmembers Bartlett, Harrison, Davila, and Mayor Arreguin Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to make the following changes to the City of Berkeley’s Housing Retention Program. Proposed changes would make the program more accessible for displaced tenants by amending eligibility requirements and documentation needed for application, as well as increasing the maximum amount of grants. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, 981-7130
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Economic Feasibility Analysis for New Housing Development (Continued from June 13, 2017. Item contains revised materials.) From: Councilmembers Droste, Wengraf, and Maio Recommendation: Recommend that the City Manager hire an independent third party consultant to conduct an economic feasibility analysis of the City of Berkeley and Berkeley Unified School District assessed fees on new housing development as well as the feasibility of inclusionary housing requirements. The economic feasibility analysis should recur every 2–2.5 years and/or concurrent with any proposed future increases to fees or inclusionary requirements, whichever occurs sooner. To the extent practicable, the Economic Feasibility Analysis should take into consideration factors outlined in the report. The Study should be completed and reported back to the City Council by November of 2017. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Lori Droste, Councilmember, District 8, 981-7180
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Medical Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance Revisions Supplemental materials From: City Manager (Continued from June 13, 2017) Recommendation: Consider the responses provided by the Planning Commission and Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC) to Council’s referral regarding the desired maximum number of Medical Cannabis Cultivation locations (Zoning Ordinance/BMC Section 23E.72.040.A) and give direction to staff regarding any recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Timothy Burroughs, Planning and Development, 981-7400
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Analysis and Recommendations for the Pathways Project to Address Homelessness in Berkeley Revised materials From: City Manager Recommendation: Prioritize funding decisions for proposed Pathways Project programs (an Encampment Resolution Team, a STAIR Center, a Bridge Living Community, and a Homeward Bound program) based on which homeless issue Council most wishes to address in Berkeley: 1. Fund an Encampment Resolution Team and a STAIR Center for an estimated $2.4 million in year one, plus $2.1 million annually thereafter, if Council most wishes to provide temporary respite for unsheltered homeless individuals with no dedicated housing exits. 2. Fund a Bridge Living Community and a Homeward Bound program for an estimated $2.6 million in year one, plus $2.4 million annually thereafter, if Council most wishes to house an estimated 100-120 homeless individuals per year, but add no new emergency respite programs. 3. Fund all four programs at an estimated $4.8 million in year one, and an estimated $4.3 million annually thereafter, if Council wishes to address both the goal of temporary respite and permanent housing concurrently. All funding estimates include roughly $190,000 for 1 FTE in new City Staff time for program administration. The City Manager recommends prioritizing a Bridge Living Community and associated rental subsidies and a Homeward Bound program. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400
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Refer to the Budget Process; Pathways Project to Address Homelessness in Berkeley From: Councilmember Hahn Recommendation: Refer $500,000 to the FY 18-19 budget process for capital costs to establish facilities associated with the Pathways Project, and $1.5M for 6 months in 2018 and $3M for a full year in 2019 for services, programs, and operating costs associated with the Pathways Project. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150
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FY 2018 & FY 2019 Biennial Budget Adoption Revised materials Supplemental materials From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: a) Adopting the FY 2018 & FY 2019 Budget as contained in the City Manager’s FY 2018 & FY 2019 Proposed Biennial Budget that includes the Proposed Capital Budget, presented to Council on May 2, 2017 and as amended by subsequent Council action. b) Authorizing the City Manager to provide applicable advances to selected community agencies receiving City funds in FY 2018, as reflected in Attachment 2, and as amended by subsequent Council action. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Teresa Berkeley-Simmons, Budget Manager, 981-7000
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FY 2018 Annual Appropriations Ordinance Revised materials From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance adopting the FY 2018 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) in the amount of $474,439,859 (gross appropriations) and $422,633,335 (net appropriations). Financial Implications: See report Contact: Teresa Berkeley-Simmons, Budget Manager, 981-7000
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Recommendations for Implementing Phase 1 of the Measure T1 City Infrastructure Bond Program From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution implementing the City Manager Final List of Projects for phase 1 of the Measure T1 infrastructure bond program (Attachment 2). Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700; Timothy Burroughs, Planning and Development, 981-7400; Phillip Harrington, Public Works, 981-6300.
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Allocation of U1 Funds by the City Council From: Housing Advisory Commission Recommendation: 1. As specified by Measure U1, the City Council shall receive and consider housing strategy recommendations from the Housing Advisory Commission prior to allocating any Measure U1 funds. 2. When considering allocations for U1 funds, the City Council will make specific findings of how the spending meets the goals of Measure U1: improve housing affordability in Berkeley and protect residents from homelessness. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Amy Davidson, Commission Secretary, 981-5400
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Companion Report: Allocation of U1 Funds by the City Council From: City Manager Recommendation: 1. Reaffirm that, as specified in Measure U1, the City Council shall receive and consider recommendations by the Housing Advisory Commission on funding and programs to increase affordable housing and protect Berkeley residents from homelessness, either annually or biannually. 2. Take no action with regard to committing to make findings that expenditures meet the goals of Measure U1. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jovan Grogan, Deputy City Manager, (510) 981-7000
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Companion Report: Use of U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, and 1011 University Avenue and 1925 Ninth Street, Berkeley From: Housing Advisory Commission Recommendation: Accept staff’s recommendation to use $4,730,815 of Measure U1 revenue over a 5 year period ($946,163 annually) to repay the Workers’ Compensation Fund for the acquisition of the properties located at 1001, 1007, and 1011 University Avenue and 1925 Ninth Street, Berkeley. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jovan Grogan, Deputy City Manager, (510) 981-7000
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Council Action Items
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Release Center for Police Equity Report on Fair and Impartial Policing in Berkeley Revised materials From: Councilmembers Davila and Harrison Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to instruct the Chief of Police to release the first annual report on Fair and Impartial Policing in Berkeley by transmitting it to the Police Review Commission. The CPE report was authored by the Center for Policing Equity at the request of the BPD, under the terms of the 9-30-2015 Research Agreement. Staff to take the following actions to execute the earliest possible release of the report: A. Immediately request in writing of the CPE to waive the provision in section 8.3 of the Agreement,” The City’s Right to Advance Notice of Research Findings,” which states “This written report will not be released by the City to the press and the public within this 45-day review period [after notice of proposed publication by CPE] without prior authorization from UCLA." B. In any event, the City hereby gives notice that it intends to release the report in 45 days. This will ensure that the report is released in a maximum of 45 days. C. Upon approval from CPE, or after the lapse of 45 days, whichever comes first, Council directs the City Manager and all relevant city employees to make the report public immediately. D. Make the report available immediately to the Police Review Commission confidentially without delay, under standard protocols for the sharing of confidential data with the commission. The council’s direction is that the confidential transmission be executed within three days of this council action. In addition, direct the Chief to respond in writing and report to the council within two months on his plans for addressing racial disparities in stops, searches, and yield rate as revealed in BPD statistics. Financial Implications: None Contact: Cheryl Davila, Councilmember, District 2, 981-7120
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Information Calendar
NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you object to a decision by the City Council to approve or deny a use permit or variance for a project the following requirements and restrictions apply: 1) No lawsuit challenging a City decision to deny (Code Civ. Proc. §1094.6(b)) or approve (Gov. Code 65009(c)(5)) a use permit or variance may be filed more than 90 days after the date the Notice of Decision of the action of the City Council is mailed. Any lawsuit not filed within that 90-day period will be barred. 2) In any lawsuit that may be filed against a City Council decision to approve or deny a use permit or variance, the issues and evidence will be limited to those raised by you or someone else, orally or in writing, at a public hearing or prior to the close of the last public hearing on the project.
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Agendas and agenda reports may be accessed via the Internet at http://www.cityofberkeley.info/citycouncil
and may be read at reference desks at the following locations:
City Clerk Department
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Libraries:
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2180 Milvia Street
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Main - 2090 Kittredge Street
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Tel: 510-981-6900
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Claremont Branch – 2940 Benvenue
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TDD: 510-981-6903
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West Branch – 1125 University
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Fax: 510-981-6901
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North Branch – 1170 The Alameda
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Email: clerk@cityofberkeley.info
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South Branch – 1901 Russell
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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 June 15, 2017.
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
Council rules limit action on Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions for investigation and/or recommendations. All communications submitted to Council are public record. Copies of individual communications are available for viewing at the City Clerk Department and through Records Online.
Item 31: Reaffirming Support for the Paris Climate Agreement and Other Efforts to Combat Climate Change
- Diana Bohn
- Joseph Poirier
Item 50a: Allocation of U1 Funds by the City Council
- Homeless Commission
Straw Ban
- Rachel Doughty
Landlines
- Gianna Ranuzzi
1615 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
- Maria Kim
Berkeley Animal Rights Center
- Fred Dodsworth
Ohlone Park Volleyball Court
- L.J. Cranmer
Citation Processing Concerns
- David Lerman / Lynne Bourgault
Crosswalk at San Pablo & Blake
- Cynthia Hallett
Homeless in Downtown
- Laurie Rich
- Marilyn Sarig
Border Wall Investment
- Peace & Justice Commission
Density & Transportation
- Nathan Meyer
Vacancy Registration Form
- W.B.C.
Supplemental Communications and Reports
Items received by the deadlines for submission will be compiled and distributed as follows. If no items are received by the deadline, no supplemental packet will be compiled for said deadline.
- Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Available by 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the meeting.
- Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Available by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
- Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Available by 5:00 p.m. two days following the meeting.