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AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
6:00 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. 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.
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”.
No additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar once public comment has commenced. At any time during, or immediately after, public comment on Information and Consent items, any Councilmember may move any Information or Consent item to “Action.” Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion.
For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.
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License Agreement: Berkeley Community Media for Storage at Maudelle Shirek Building From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,614-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Berkeley Community Media to use City property at 2134 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way for one year and subject to future extensions by the City Manager. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, 981-6900
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FY 2019 Annual Appropriations Ordinance From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,617-N.S. adopting the FY 2019 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) in the amount of $461,650,106 (gross appropriations) and $406,847,665 (net appropriations). First Reading Vote: Ayes – Maio, Davila, Bartlett, Hahn, Wengraf, Worthington, Droste, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Harrison. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Teresa Berkeley-Simmons, Budget Manager, 981-7000
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Extending the Timelines in the City’s Agreement with BRIDGE Housing Corporation for the Berkeley Way Development From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the City’s Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with BRIDGE Housing Corporation for the Berkeley Way development. The amended timeline will be consistent with Council’s March 13, 2018 direction to prioritize all City actions needed to allow BRIDGE the opportunity to apply for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities funding in 2019. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400
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Contract: Bay Area Community Resources for the Placement of AmeriCorps Members From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an expenditure contract and any amendments or extensions thereto with Bay Area Community Resources in an amount not to exceed $74,000 for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 for the placement of AmeriCorps members. Financial Implications: General Fund - $74,000 Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400
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Master Lease and Property Management Agreement for 2111 McKinley Avenue From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a master lease and property management agreement and any amendments with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) to use City Property at 2111 McKinley Avenue for a one-year lease term with an option to extend for one additional one-year term. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400
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Contract: Bay Construction Company for Strawberry Creek Park (South) Sport Court Renovations From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Strawberry Creek Park (South) Sport Court Renovations project, Specification No. 17-11123-C; and 2. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Bay Construction Company; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, with Bay Construction Company, for the Strawberry Creek Park (South) Sport Court Renovations project at 1260 West Street, Berkeley, CA 94702, in an amount not to exceed $546,000, which includes a contract amount of $455,000 and a 20% contingency in the amount of $91,000. Financial Implications: Various Funds - $546,000 Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
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Contract No. R8781D Amendment: Community Conservation Centers, Inc. for Recyclables Processing From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract R8781D with Community Conservation Centers, Inc. for recyclables processing to increase the contract amount $699,815 for an amended total amount not to exceed $1,754,414 for the term ending December 31, 2018. Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund - $699,815 Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, 981-6300
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Cooperative Agreement and Lease: Downtown Berkeley Bike Station From: City Manager Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District for continued operation of the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in its new Center Street Garage location for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $130,000, expiring on June 30, 2020. 2. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Bay Area Rapid Transit for retail space at the Center Street Garage for a two-year lease term expiring June 30, 2020, with an option to extend for three one-year terms. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, 981-6300
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Declaring a “No Hate Week” in Berkeley From: Mayor Arreguin Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring the week of November 11-17, 2018 as a “No Hate Week” in the City of Berkeley, in conjunction with other Bay Area cities. Financial Implications: None Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS): Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Maio Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $200 per council member, including $200 from Councilmember Maio, to Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), to help sponsor a documentary film about BOSS’s important work, with funds relinquished to the city’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Maio and any other council members who would like to contribute. Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Funds - $200 Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110
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Women's Daytime Drop-in Center: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Maio Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,000 per council member, including $1,000 from Councilmember Maio, to the Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center with funds relinquished to the city’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Maio and any other council members who would like to contribute. Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Funds - $1,000 Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110
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Community Firescaping and Fire Safety Meeting, July 12, 2018: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds From: Councilmembers Wengraf, Hahn, and Droste Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount up to $85 per Councilmember that wishes to contribute, not to exceed $250 total. Funds will pay for ReScape California, a nonprofit, to provide a presentation on firescaping to Berkeley residents on July 12, 2018 from 7-9:30pm at Northbrae Community Church. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, 981-7160
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Refer to City Manager to look into adopting an ordinance requiring a permit process for scooter sharing companies to operate on public streets From: Councilmembers Worthington and Hahn Recommendation: Refer to the City manager to look into adopting an ordinance establishing a pilot Powered Scooter Share Permit Program for 24 months, requiring a permit issued by the Director of Public Works, establishing a fee for the issuance of the permit, establishing administrative penalties for failure to obtain a permit or violation of permit requirements, providing a procedure for the assessment and collection of administrative penalties for permit violations or parking or leaving standing an unpermitted powered scooter subject to the pilot Powered Scooter Share Permit Program on a sidewalk, street, or other public right-of-way. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Black Repertory Group Theater: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmembers Worthington and Davila Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $10,000 per council member, including $10,000 from Councilmember Worthington, to Black Repertory Group, with funds relinquished to the city’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Kriss Worthington and any other council members who would like to contribute. Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Funds - $10,000 Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Relinquishment of Discretionary Account to the Berkeley Art Center for the Mayor’s Ambassador for the Arts From: Councilmembers Worthington and Hahn Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $2,000 per councilmember, including $2,000 from Councilmember Worthington to the Berkeley Art Center in support of the outstanding efforts of the Mayor’s Ambassador for the Arts, Susan Duhan Felix, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary account of Councilmember Kriss Worthington and any other councilmembers who would like to contribute. The Berkeley Art Center for the Mayor’s Ambassador for the Arts needs a total of $6,000; thus, we invite other Councilmembers to contribute. Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Fund - $2,000 Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Support Disaster Recovery Bills H.R.4557 & 5474 and S.2996 & 2880 to Help Ensure Low Income Survivors Receive Long-Term Recovery, Restoration of Infrastructure and Housing, Economic Revitalization, and Send Letters To Congress From: Councilmembers Worthington, Davila, and Hahn Recommendation: That the Berkeley City Council supports disaster recovery bills (H.R.4557 & 5474 and S.2996 & 2880), and the coordination within federal agencies for entering into agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to set up a Disaster Housing Assistance Program to administer a disaster voucher program. And the Council sends a letter in support to Congressional Sponsors Representative Ann Wagner, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bill Nelson, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Kamala Harris, and Representative Barbara Lee. Financial Implications: Minimal Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Establishing a Voluntary Security Camera Registration Program Supplemental material (Supp 2) From: Councilmembers Worthington, Wengraf, and Droste Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing a Voluntary Security Camera Registration program whereby residents and business owners can voluntarily register their security camera systems with the Berkeley Police Department. Financial Implications: Minimal Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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Comprehensive Report on Homeless Services Supplemental material (Supp 2) From: Councilmembers Droste and Wengraf, Mayor Arreguin, and Councilmember Bartlett Recommendation: Request that staff provides Council with an annual comprehensive homeless services report and worksession which updates and includes information on items outlined in the report. Financial Implications: Staff time 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. For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.
The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time. Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may, with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue, allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue.
Action items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of Council.
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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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Immediate Priorities for Fire Safety, Education, Prevention and Overall Disaster Preparedness From: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Recommendation: That the Berkeley City Council review the spreadsheet attached to the report summarizing each recommendation made by members of the City Council or the Disaster Fire Safety Commission and consider that those marked as an Immediate Priority are achievable and affordable actions to be taken as integral elements of community preparedness to the elevated risk of wildfire in Berkeley’s Wildland Urban Interface zone. Financial Implications: See Report Contact: Keith May, Commission Secretary, 981-3473
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Placing a General Obligation Bond Measure for Affordable Housing on the November 6, 2018 Ballot Revised materials (Supp 1) Revised materials (Supp 3) From: City Manager Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution determining public interest and necessity for issuing a general obligation bond in the amount of $135 million to acquire, rehabilitate, preserve or construct affordable housing and submitting to the Berkeley electorate on the November 6, 2018 ballot a measure to authorize a general obligation bond in that amount. 2. Determine whether to designate, by motion, specific members of the Council to file ballot measure arguments on this measure as provided for in Elections Code Section 9282(b). Financial Implications: See report Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, 981-6950
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Referral Response: Proposed Charter Amendment to Restructure the Police Oversight Body (Continued from June 12, 2018. Item contains supplemental material.) From: Police Review Commission Recommendation: Consider a Charter amendment proposed by the Police Review Commission (PRC) to restructure the police oversight body to broaden its authority and strengthen its powers, for placement on the November 2018 ballot, and direct the City Manager to initiate the meet-and-confer process with the Berkeley Police Association. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Katherine Lee, Commission Secretary, 981-4950
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Auto Sales in Commercial South Area (C-SA) Zones (Continued from June 12, 2018.) From: Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Bartlett and Hahn Recommendation: Refer to the Planning Commission and the Adeline Corridor Planning Process to develop an ordinance that would prohibit new auto uses and auto sales in C-SA zones. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, 981-7100
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Updates (Continued from June 12, 2018. Item contains revised material.) From: Councilmembers Hahn, Wengraf, and Harrison Recommendation: Refer to the Planning Commission to consider additional elements for Berkeley’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (BMC 23C.24), on an expedited basis. Financial Implications: None Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150
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Defining Objective Standards for Views (Continued from June 12, 2018. Item contains revised material.) From: Councilmembers Hahn and Wengraf Recommendation: Refer to the Planning Commission and the City Manager the drafting of ordinance provisions defining objective standards for views in Berkeley, and for the protection of views from detrimental impacts. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150
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Referral Response: City-wide Green Development Requirements Supplemental material (Supp 2) From: Community Environmental Advisory Commission Recommendation: Refer to the Planning Commission development of City-wide Green Building and Transportation Demand Management measures, based on those currently required in the Commercial Downtown Mixed Use District (C-DMU), to apply throughout the City of Berkeley’s commercial zoning districts, with the following amendments: 1. Change the Green Building and Transportation Demand measures to apply to all projects of 50 units or more, or 10,000 square feet of commercial area, instead of limiting it to projects of 75 units or more. 2. Require one bicycle parking space per two residential units, in addition to the bicycle parking space requirements of one per 2,000 square feet of commercial space. 3. Change the number of required vehicle sharing spaces to be based on the number of parking spaces constructed, rather than required, to avoid any potential confusion surrounding waived parking requirements (either through legislation or payment of an in-lieu fee). 4. Add in a requirement that all constructed parking areas be EV-ready, such that EV charging stations could be installed and be able to reach and charge any and all parking spaces if needed/desired. Actual EV charging stations should not be required at construction beyond City requirements. 5. Instead of LEED Gold, require projects to achieve LEED Silver, or equivalent as evaluated City staff. 6. Do not require the transportation benefits, with plans to re-consider requiring the transportation benefits after the City or an independent third party evaluates the impact of transit benefit requirements in Downtown. Financial Implications: None Contact: Viviana Garcia, Commission Secretary, 981-7460
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Action Calendar (Continued from June 26, 2018)
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Placing a Measure on the November 6, 2018 Ballot to Increase the Transfer Tax on Property Sales to Pay for General Municipal Services Including Funding Homeless Services (Continued from June 26, 2018. Item contains revised materials.) Supplemental material (Supp 2) From: City Manager Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution submitting a general tax ordinance measure on the November 6, 2018 general municipal ballot to increase the transfer tax from 1.5% to 2.5% on properties that sell for over $1 million to pay for general municipal services, including homeless services, including shelters, rental subsidies, and supportive services, and staffing to implement these programs. 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: See report Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, 981-6900
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City-Sponsored Emergency Preparedness Training and Emergency Preparedness Program (Continued from June 26, 2018.) Supplemental material (Supp 2) From: Councilmembers Davila and Harrison Recommendation: 1. Direct the City Manager to adopt an ordinance requiring that all City of Berkeley employees, Councilmembers, the Mayor and their respective staff complete the following City sponsored Emergency Preparedness training courses: Disaster Preparedness/Disaster Service Worker, Area Safety Monitor, Council and staff receive additional CPR/AED/First Aid Training. Courses will be offered by the City of Berkeley Fire Department in conjunction with Public Works and Human Resources. 2. Budget Referral for the Emergency Preparedness Program and the Emergency Planning Coordinator position to oversee program. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Cheryl Davila, Councilmember, District 2, 981-7120
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Support Stop Tariffs On Printers and Publishers (STOPP) and S.2835 - PRINT Act. Also, send letters in support to Senator Susan Collins, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Kamala Harris, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (Continued from June 26, 2018. Item contains revised material.) Supplemental material (Supp 2) From: Councilmember Worthington Recommendation: Support Stop Tariffs On Printers and Publishers (STOPP) and S.2835 - PRINT Act and Send a letter in Support to Senator Susan Collins, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Kamala Harris, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Financial Implications: Minimal Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
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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 June 28, 2018.
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
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Item 31: Placing a Measure on the November 6, 2018 Ballot Amending the Rent Ordinance—Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.76
- Paola Laverde
Property at 1701 62nd Street
- Carlvin Justice
Police Training and Participation in Urban Shield
- Sally McCoy
- Kyliemax
- Lawrence A. Gibbs
- Fredda Cassidy
- Julie Holcomb
- Joel Kaufmann
- Ellen Love
- Katrin Wehrheim
- E.J. Holowicki
- David Peattie
- Karen Gilligan
- Mike Dove
- Deborah Nicholas
- David Z. Ritvo
- Karen Bowen
- Linda Schacht and John Gage
- Clarick Brown
- Abbey Kletz
- Candace Khanna
- Nova On the Go
- Joe Kewekordes
- Laura Hazlett
- Anne Pardee (2)
- Jennifer Fisher
- Sheila Thorne
- Lori Pottinger
- Wren Pinto
- Lindsay Mulcahy
- Russbumper (3)
- Caryn Graves
- Quinn Leong
- Bob Flasher
- Dorothea Dorenz
- Harriet A. Goldman
- Joan Bardez
- Miguel S. Valencia
- Mark Lemkin
- Kacey Carpenter
- MJ Baumann
- Chelsea Skorka
- Ray Roushar
- Vivian Zelaya
- Shawn Connors
- Martha Knobler
- Elisa Mikiten
- Megan Prier
- Leah Redwood
- Elana Auerbach
- Carol Sanders
- Tash Nguyen
- Terry Roberts
- Betsy Rose
- Michael Ho
- Steven Kanofsky and Deborah Rosen Kanofsky
- Eric Friedman
- Nicole Scherm
- Tracy Rosenberg
- Genevieve Wilson (2)
- Diana Bohn
Presidential Summit
- Steven Schuyler
Oxygen Generators
- Keith Wright (3)
Biography of Man Essay
- David Huttner
Public Employees Relations Board
- Barbara Gilbert
Single-Use Foodware
- Sally Hughes
- Joanne Cohn
- Laura Fujii
- Melanie Lawrence
Environmental Concerns
- Christopher Calder
Appeal of 1499 University Ave
- Dolores A. Cortez
Use of Nixle
- Mitchell Gass
Refuse and Recycling Process
- Sheila Press
Science and Technology Concerns
- Gary Novak
Condition of City Streets
- Carole Valentino
- Judith Perlin
San Francisco School Board Decision
- Dorothea Dorenz
Homelessness Concerns
- Russbumper (3)
- Margot Smith
Mental Health Issues and Conservatorship
- Jess McCarter
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Revenues
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Products Panel of Experts Commission
Sunday Summer Cinema
- John Caner
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