City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda January 30, 2024
AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1404 LE ROY AVE, BERKELEY 94708
Jesse Arreguin, Mayor
Councilmembers:
District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani |
District 5 – Sophie Hahn |
District 2 – Terry Taplin |
District 6 – Susan Wengraf |
District 3 – Ben Bartlett |
District 7 – Vacant |
District 4 – Kate Harrison |
District 8 – Mark Humbert |
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This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953 and applicable Executive Orders as issued by the Governor that are currently in effect. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding public participation may be addressed to the City Clerk Department (510) 981-6900. The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call:
Land Acknowledgement Statement: The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000-year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.
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 to address matters not on the Council agenda. If five or fewer persons wish to speak, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each. If more than five persons wish to speak, up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda and each person selected will be allotted one minute each. Persons attending the meeting in-person and 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.
Public Comment by Employee Unions (first regular meeting of the month): This period of public comment is reserved for officially designated representatives of City of Berkeley employee unions, with five minutes allocated per union if representatives of three or fewer unions wish to speak and up to three minutes per union if representatives of four or more unions wish to speak.
Consent Calendar
-The Council will first determine whether to move items on the agenda for “Action” or “Information” to the “Consent Calendar”, or move “Consent Calendar” items to “Action.” Three members of the City Council must agree to pull an item from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar for it to move to Action. Items that remain on the “Consent Calendar” are voted on in one motion as a group. “Information” items are not discussed or acted upon at the Council meeting unless they are moved to “Action” or “Consent”.
No additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar once public comment has commenced. At any time during, or immediately after, public comment on Information and Consent items, any Councilmember may move any Information or Consent item to “Action.” Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion.
For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: The Council will take public comment on any items that are either on the amended Consent Calendar or the Information Calendar. Speakers will be entitled to two minutes each to speak in opposition to or support of Consent Calendar and Information Items. A speaker may only speak once during the period for public comment on Consent Calendar and Information items.
Additional information regarding public comment by City of Berkeley employees and interns: Employees and interns of the City of Berkeley, although not required, are encouraged to identify themselves as such, the department in which they work and state whether they are speaking as an individual or in their official capacity when addressing the Council in open session or workshops.
1.-Purchase Order: With Motorola for Firehouse Alerting System Equipment
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue purchase orders with Motorola for an amount not to exceed $175,000 through July 31, 2024 for the purchase of equipment necessary to complete the emergency firehouse alerting retrofit project.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
2.-Reject All Bids and Negotiate with Contractors for the Berkeley Fire Station Landscape Project, Specification No. 24-11622-C
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to reject all bids and direct staff to negotiate with contractors for the work associated with the Berkeley Fire Station Landscape Project Specification No. 24-11622-C.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Consent Calendar
Urgency Item
Excused Absence for Councilmember Wengraf
From: Mayor Arreguin
Recommendation: Excuse Councilmember Wengraf from the January 20, 2024 Council meeting as a result of an illness of a close family member who requires immediate care.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation.
3.-Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.108
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,893-N.S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code Title 13 to add Chapter 13.108 --Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area to establish prevailing wage requirements for projects exceeding 50 units or 50,000 square feet in the Southside Plan Area.
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – Kesarwani.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
4.-Expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District, Levy Assessments in the District for 2025, and Authorize a Contract with the Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive assessment revenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,894-N.S. expanding the Elmwood Business Improvement District, amending Chapter 7.84 of the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6,164-N.S.
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Wengraf.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
5.-Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on January 30, 2024
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $200,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
6.-Grant Application: Funding from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Wildfire Prevention Grant to Implement an Incentive Program for Residents in Berkeley’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, and any amendments, from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for up to the amount of $1.1 Million to implement a defensible space program for residents of Berkeley’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
7.-State Homeland Security Grant Program Application to Implement CAD to CAD Interface between the City of Berkeley Emergency Communications Center and the Alameda County Regional Dispatch Center
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and manage a grant for the CAD to CAD (computer-aided dispatch) Interface Project between the City of Berkeley Emergency Communications Center and the Alameda County Regional Dispatch Center, with a total project cost of $99,600. This project is crucial for enhancing communication and coordination between agencies.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
8.-Contracts: As-Needed Hazardous Fire Fuel Treatment with Julian Tree Care, Professional Tree Care, West Coast Arborist Inc., and West Coast Tree Service
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt four Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the following contracts and any amendments for As-Needed Hazardous Fire Fuel Treatment and removal from February 1, 2024, to January 30, 2028, for a total cummulative amount not to exceed $4,000,000:
1. Julian Tree Care in the amount of $1,000,000;
2. Professional Tree Care in the amount of $1,000,000;
3. West Coast Arborist Inc. in the amount of $1,000,000; and
4. West Coast Tree Service in the amount of $1,000,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
9.-Revenue Contract: 2024 Community Services Block Grant
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract Number 24F-3001 for the amount of $299,495, and execute any resultant agreements and amendments including amendments that may decrease or increase the contract amount or add discretionary funding, or to change the contract term, or to update contract terms, to provide low-income services for the time period January 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, with the option to extend the contract period as amended by the California State Department of Community Services and Development.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
10.-Revenue Grant Agreement: Funding Support from the State of California Tobacco Control Program to Conduct Public Health Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit grant agreements to the State of California, to accept the grant, and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments to conduct public health promotion, protection, and prevention services for the Tobacco Control Program in the projected total amount of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
11.-Expenditure Contract: Alameda County Public Health Department (Office of Dental Health) to Provide Dental Services to the Berkeley Unified School District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract and any amendments or extensions with Alameda County in an amount not to exceed $159,000 to provide dental services in Berkeley Unified School District for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
12.-Expenditure Contract: Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract and any amendments or extensions with the Berkeley Free Clinic (BFC) for laboratory services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
13.-Contract No. 32300149 Amendment: mySidewalk, Inc. for HHCS Web-Based Population Health Data Platform
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300149 with mySidewalk, Inc. for an additional $30,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $158,315 through March 4, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
14.-Contract No. 32300112 Amendment: Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 Outreach and Education
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend Contract No. 32300112 with Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 outreach and education, to extend the contract end date through June 30, 2024 and increase the not-to-exceed amount (NTE) by $20,000 utilizing one-time grant funds. The amendment will increase the NTE amount from $125,000 to $145,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
15.-Martin Luther King Jr. House Request for Proposals Recommendation
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to: 1. Approve the transfer of Martin Luther King Jr.(MLK) House from Resources for Community Development to Insight Housing, including obligations under the City’s existing loan and regulatory agreements; and 2. Extend the previously approved $1,178,974 funding reservation for MLK House and transfer that reservation to Insight Housing; and 3. Reserve an additional $822,014 from the Housing Trust Fund program to support Insight Housing's renovation of the property; and
4. Waive Sections I.A.1 and IV.C.1 of the Housing Trust Fund Guidelines. 5. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements to effectuate this action.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
16.-Grant for 1741-1747 Russell Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to redirect $95,625, the amount of transfer tax recently paid for 1741-1747 Russell Street, from the General Fund to Insight Housing (Insight) to support the renovation of the property.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
17.-At-Will Designations: Employee Relations Manager and Assistant to the City Attorney
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 4.04.120(A) to designate the unrepresented classifications of Employee Relations Manager and Assistant to the City Attorney as at-will, and
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing amendments to the Unrepresented Employee Manual and all other pertinent documents to effectuate the change; approving a 5% salary differential for the Employee Relations Manager classification, to be set forth in the Unrepresented Employee Manual; and modifying the Employee Relations Manager job specification to state that the incumbent “may act as department head in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.”
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
18.-Donation: Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Samuel Lepie Hallward
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Samuel Lepie Hallward.
Financial Implications: $3,400 in revenue.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
19.-Contract No. 31900143 Amendment: Passport Labs Incorporated for a Parking Management System
Revised material - Supp 1
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900143 and any necessary future amendments with Passport Labs Inc. to provide a Parking Management System for an additional two-year contract extension beyond the current contract expiration date of February 4, 2024, and to approve additional appropriations for the performance of this contract.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
20.-Contract: CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Corp Yard City Fleet EV Charger Project. Specification No.23-11546-C
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the Corp Yard City Fleet EV Charger Project (Project)., Specification No. 23-11546-C; 2. Accepting the bid of CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, for an amount not to exceed $814,680.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
21.-Contract: CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders & Cal Electric for the Central Library HVAC Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for Central Library HVAC Replacement Project, Specification No.23-11600-C; 2. Accepting the bid of CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders & Cal Electric as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, for an amount not to exceed $1,566,000, which includes a contingency of $261,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
22.-Contracts: On-Call Construction and Project Management Services: Hollins Consulting, Inc., Kitchell/CEM, Inc., and O’Connor Construction Management, Inc.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts and any amendments with the following firms for on-call construction management and project management services (CM/PM) for capital improvement projects, each for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025:
1. Hollins Consulting, Inc. (Hollins), for an amount not to exceed $2,800,000.
2. Kitchell/CEM, Inc. (Kitchell), for an amount not to exceed $2,800,000.
3. O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI), for an amount not to exceed $2,800,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
23.-Contract: Shaw Industries, Inc. for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Pursuant to City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 requirements, accepting the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) bid procedures; 2. Approving the CMAS Contract with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Carpet Replacements at the Civic Center Building; 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 terms and conditions of the agreements with Shaw Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $311,348, which includes a contingency of $29,045.
Financial Implications: Capital Improvement Fund - $311,348
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
24.-Contract No. 108007-1 Amendment: Don’s Tire Services, Inc. for Tire Repair Services for City Fleet Vehicles
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 108007-1 with Don’s Tire Services, Inc. for repair and replacement services for automobile and truck tires for City of Berkeley fleet vehicles in the amount of $650,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,073,534 and extend the contract through the June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
25.-Lease Agreement: We Wield The Hammer at 2440 Durant Avenue in the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with We Wield The Hammer (WWTH), a 501c3 nonprofit organization to use and occupy 2440 Durant Avenue inside the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage for a five (5) year lease term with an option to extend for one additional five (5) year term. The initial lease term is anticipated to begin March 1, 2024.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Andrew Murray, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Council Consent Items
26.-City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments
From: Mayor Arreguin
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the appointment of Council representatives to City Council Standing Policy Committees, Partnership Committees, Regional Bodies and Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions for a term ending on January 31, 2025 or until new appointments are made.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
27.-Support for ACA 4 Elections: Eligibility to Vote
From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution in support of Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 (Bryan), which would repeal a constitutional requirement disqualifying electors incarcerated for felony convictions, and send a copy of the resolution to Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan and Buffy Wicks, and State Senator Nancy Skinner.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150
28.-Request by Resolution that PG&E Underground Utilities in Berkeley’s VHFHSZ
From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution urging PG&E to underground utility wires in Berkeley’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) to mitigate wildfire risk and limit evacuation and ingress obstruction. Send the Resolution to PG&E CEO Patti Poppe, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, State Senator Nancy Skinner, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Mike McGuire, author of SB 884. Request the City Manager issue a press release about this Resolution as a critical Public Safety matter.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160
-The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action. 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 during one of the Action Calendar public comment periods on the item. Public comment will occur for each Action item (excluding public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters) in one of two comment periods, either 1) before the Action Calendar is discussed; or 2) when the item is taken up by the Council.
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Action items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of Council.
Action Calendar – Scheduled Public Comment Period
-During this public comment period, the Presiding Officer will open and close a comment period for each Action item on this agenda (excluding any public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters). The public may speak on each item. Those who speak on an item during this comment period may not speak a second time when the item is taken up by Council.
Council Action Items
29.-Budget Referral: Additional Security Cameras at Intersections Experiencing Increased Violent Crime
Revised material (Supp 2)
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: Councilmember Humbert (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: In order to deter violent crime and obtain evidence to solve criminal investigations, adopt the following recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to install additional security cameras, prominent signage, and increased lighting in the public right-of-way at intersections experiencing a rise in violent crime and/or which include arterial streets offering entry/exit points for Berkeley.
2. Refer costs for security cameras and lighting to the next budget process.
Security camera footage would be used solely for the purpose of solving criminal investigations. The cameras are not intended and would not be used for continuous surveillance purposes. Cameras should ideally be compatible with those already in use at San Pablo Park under Contract Nos. 31900080 and 31900205 and those deployed at other intersections throughout the city.
Priority intersections for security camera installation would include: -Alcatraz and College; -Woolsey and Telegraph; -Woolsey and Shattuck; -Alcatraz and Adeline; and -Alcatraz and Sacramento.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Humbert, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180
30.-***Removed from Agenda by City Manager*** Bay Area Housing Finance Authority and 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond
From: City Manager
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
31.-LPO NOD: 2119 Marin Avenue, #LMSAP2023-0003
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
32.-LPO NOD: 910 Indian Rock Avenue, #LMIN2023-0002
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
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Supportive Housing
- David Lerman
Stop Sign Added
- Theo Posselt
Tibetan Flag Ceremony
- Tenzin Tsering, on behalf of the Tibetan Association of Northern California (2)
Lack of Berkeley Businesses
- Marnie Hatch
Berkeley Police Matters
- Tenzin Jimenez
Residential Parking Permits
- Ian Goodman
American Democracy
- Vivian Warkentin
San Francisco Bay Ferry
- Lauren Gularte, on behalf of Water Transit
Reparations
- Aden Ishii
Port of Oakland
- Danny Wan, on behalf of Port of Oakland
Brown Act
- Jonathan Weissglass
- Juan Carlo
Chronicle
- Marc Sapir
Councilmember Robinson
- Toni Mester
URL’s Only
- Vivian Warkentin (3)
People’s Park
- Jack Kurzweil
- Sylvia
- Jill Polsby
- Moni Law (2)
- Joty Dhaliwal
- Summer Brenner (2)
- Max Ventura
- Arthur Stopes
- Justin Lee
- Leslie Firestone
- Richard Crago
- Sky Ocean
- Owen Martin Zuidema
Gaza and Israel
- Jack Kurzweil (3)
- Linda and Stanley Wulf
- Sandy Slauson
- Karen Davis
- Jane White
- Stephanie Thomas
- Cynthia Moore
- Michael Weber (2)
- Sally Nelson
- Gael Alcock
- Summer Brenner (2)
- Mary Ann Gallagher
- Jocelyn Goldsmith
- Stephanie Allan
- Barbara Erickson (2)
- Jamie Cooney
- Esha Potharaju
- Summer Brenner
- Diana Bohn
- Dahlia Frydman
- Elinor Tamari
- Michael Kaye
- Mincers.shroud.0k@
- Noga Alon
- Deborah Green
- June Safran
- Barbara Schick
- Elana Auerbach
- Esther Brass-Chorin
- Allen Mayer
- Dorit Dorenz
- Doreet Stein
- Robert Bonem
- Peggy Scott
- 5 similarly-worded form letters
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 before the meeting.
- Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Available by 5:00 p.m. two days following the meeting.