City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda March 10, 2020
REVISED AGENDA
(Revised to UPDATE Teleconference Locations and correct recommendation of Item 26)
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1130 SHATTUCK AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94707
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1404 LE ROY AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94708
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 2911 LORINA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94705
Jesse Arreguin, Mayor
Councilmembers:
District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani |
District 5 – Sophie Hahn |
District 2 – Cheryl Davila |
District 6 – Susan Wengraf |
District 3 – Ben Bartlett |
District 7 – Rigel Robinson |
District 4 – Kate Harrison |
District 8 – Lori Droste |
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, City Clerk, (510) 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.
- Recognition of Nolan Coleman
- Recognition of Tibetan Association of Northern California
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.
Consent Calendar
The Council will first determine whether to move items on the agenda for “Action” or “Information” to the “Consent Calendar”, or move “Consent Calendar” items to “Action.” Items that remain on the “Consent Calendar” are voted on in one motion as a group. “Information” items are not discussed or acted upon at the Council meeting unless they are moved to “Action” or “Consent”.
No additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar once public comment has commenced. At any time during, or immediately after, public comment on Information and Consent items, any Councilmember may move any Information or Consent item to “Action.” Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion.
For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: The Council will take public comment on any items that are either on the amended Consent Calendar or the Information Calendar. Speakers will be entitled to two minutes each to speak in opposition to or support of Consent Calendar and Information Items. A speaker may only speak once during the period for public comment on Consent Calendar and Information items.
Additional information regarding public comment by City of Berkeley employees and interns: Employees and interns of the City of Berkeley, although not required, are encouraged to identify themselves as such, the department in which they work and state whether they are speaking as an individual or in their official capacity when addressing the Council in open session or workshops.
1.-Contract: Blaisdell’s Business Products for Office Supplies, Printing Paper, Small Equipment and Office Furniture
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract with Blaisdell’s Business Products for the purchase of miscellaneous office supplies, printing paper, small equipment and office furniture by piggy-backing off of Omnia Partners Region 4 ESC Contract No. R190301. The contract term will commence on March 15, 2020 through March 14, 2023 with the option of two consecutive single-year renewals for a total not to exceed amount of $2,700,000 over a five year term, subject to the City’s annual budget appropriation.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $2,700,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
2.-Contract: Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Evaluation
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to approve a Contract and any amendments with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to provide an evaluation of mental health programs across the division utilizing the Results Based Accountability (RBA) framework for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000 through June 30, 2022.
Financial Implications: Mental Health Services Act Fund - $100,000
Contact: Kelly Wallace, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
3.-Acquisition and Predevelopment Loan for 1740 San Pablo Avenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Authorizing the execution of a $7.1 million loan to BRIDGE Housing Corporation (BRIDGE) for costs related to acquisition and predevelopment of the proposed affordable housing development at 1740 San Pablo Avenue. 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all original or amended documents or agreements to effectuate this action.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kelly Wallace, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
4.-Designating City's Labor Negotiators Under Govt. Code Section 54957.6
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing a standing list of representatives of the City of Berkeley designated to participate in Closed Sessions with the City Council to discuss labor negotiations with certain unions and unrepresented employees for negotiations between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: LaTanya Bellow, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
5.-Contract No. 31900172 Amendment: Cadalys, Inc. for Additional Software Application Consulting Services for Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO) Online Software System
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900172 with Cadalys, Inc. to provide additional application consulting services and support for the BESO online software system in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $65,000, and extending the term from June 7, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
Financial Implications: Permit Service Center Fund - $20,000
Contact: Savita Chaudhary, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
6.-Contract No. 9263C Amendment: SSP Data Products Inc. for Barracuda Backup Solution with Hosted Cloud Storage
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 9263C with SSP Data Products Inc. for the City's Barracuda Backup Solution with hosted cloud storage, increasing the amount by $65,081, for a total contract amount not to exceed $365,773 for the term May 15, 2013 through June 30, 2021.
Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $65,081
Contact: Savita Chaudhary, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
7.-Donation: Ohlone Park Mural Garden
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a donation of $9,500 for the design of the Ohlone Park Mural Garden from Friends of Ohlone Park.
Financial Implications: $9,500 (donation)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
8.-Grant Application: National Fitness Campaign for Fitness Courts
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: submit a grant application in the amount of $150,000 to the National Fitness Campaign for up to five fitness courts; accept any grants; execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments; and that Council authorize the implementation of the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
9.-Contract No. 7470 Amendment: 2M Associates for Construction Phase Environmental Services for the Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 7470 with 2M Associates for Construction Phase Environmental Services for the Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Project, increasing the contract by $125,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,386,771.
Financial Implications: Camps Fund - $125,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
10.-Contract No. 32000026 Amendment: APB General Engineering for the Hillview Road and Woodside Road Drainage Improvement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32000026 with APB General Engineering for the Hillview Road and Woodside Road Drainage Improvement Project, increasing the contract of $240,000 by $40,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed of $280,000.
Financial Implications: Clean Storm Water Fund - $40,000
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
11.-Purchase Order: Pape Machinery, Inc. for One (1) John Deere, Co. 644L 20 Ton Hybrid Wheel Loader
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution satisfying requirements of City Charter Article XI Section 67.2 allowing the City to participate in Sourcewell (previously NJPA) contract #032515-JDC and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for one 2019 John Deere Co. 644L 20 Ton Hybrid Wheel Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $457,000.
Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund - $457,000
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
12.-Vision Zero Action Plan
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Berkeley Vision Zero Action Plan and directing the City Manager to form a Vision Zero Coordinating Committee; proceed with the “Vision Zero Program”, “Safer Streets for Everyone” and “Safer Streets by Everyone: Public Awareness” priority actions as described in the Plan; and work with the Vision Zero Coordinating Committee to develop a Vision Zero Traffic Enforcement policy before proceeding with the “Safer Streets by Everyone: Enforcement” actions described in the Plan.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
13.-Utilize Substantial Portion of Cannabis Tax Proceeds to Fund Subsidies under 1000 Person Plan (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee)
From: Homeless Commission
Recommendation: That Council direct a substantial portion of the incoming cannabis tax proceeds to fund subsidies under the 1000 Person Plan.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Brittany Carnegie, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400
14.-Oppose S.2059 - Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author); Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Davila (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution opposing S.2059 – Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019. Send a copy of the Resolution to Congressmember Barbara Lee, Senators Diane Feinstein and Kamala Harris, and President Donald Trump.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
15.-Support of AB 1839 – California Green New Deal
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author); Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Harrison (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of Assembly Bill (AB) 1839, which would create the California Green New Deal Council with specified membership appointed by the Governor. The bill would require the California Green New Deal Council to submit a report to the Legislature no later than Jan 1, 2022. Send a copy of the Resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymembers Buffy Wicks and Rob Bonta.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
16.-Support AB 2037 – Hospital Closure Notification
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author); Councilmember Harrison (Author); Councilmember Hahn (Author); Councilmember Droste (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of AB 2037, which will require hospitals to provide a 180 day notice before closing or reducing emergency services. Send a copy of the Resolution to Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, State Senator Nancy Skinner, and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
17.-Referral: Update the definition of “Research and Development”
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author); Councilmember Wengraf (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the Planning Commission to update the definition of “Research and Development.”
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
18.-Siting the African American Holistic Resource Center and Affordable Housing at 1890 Alcatraz
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author); Councilmember Davila (Co-Sponsor); Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: That the City Council refers to the City Manager to study the feasibility of using the city-owned property located at 1890 Alcatraz Avenue (currently temporary Mental Health Division offices) for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) and also developing affordable housing on the site.The City Manager should report back on the costs and implementation steps to repurpose the property for the AAHRC using the AAHRC Feasibility study as a guide, including what physical improvements would need to be made, and cost for ongoing operations by a non-profit. The City Manager and Planning Department should also conduct an analysis of potential site capacity looking at site context and yield and report on how much housing could be developed on the site under current zoning, including the AAHRC on the ground floor. Additionally, the City Manager and Planning Commission should incorporate the Community Preference policy in selecting applicants for the affordable housing units created by this project.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130
19.-Allocation of U1 General Fund Revenues (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing, and Economic Development Committee)
Supplemental material-Hahn (Supp 1)
Supplemental material-HHCS (Supp 1)
From: Land Use, Housing, and Economic Development Committee
Recommendation: Accept the Housing Advisory Commission’s (HAC) recommendations, as presented in the Measure U1 Budget draft projections table, for the allocation of U1 General Fund revenues with the following amendments:
1. Allocation of $1M for small sites;
2. Addition of $100K in FY 2022 and FY 2023 in organizational capacity building (BACLT);
3. Add $150K in 2021-2023 for new programs under the category of development of new housing programs;
4. Allocations for staffing to implement programs; and
5. Allocate $2.5M in 2023 for the Housing Trust Fund.
In addition, the Committee asked City staff for clarification of Health Housing and Community Services (HHCS) Department personnel line items of $558,214 in FY 2020, with cost of living adjustment increases to $577,751 (FY 2021), $597,973 (FY 2022), and $618,902 (FY 2023). A staff memo dated January 6, 2020 providing an overview of these costs will be submitted in Supplemental 1.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150
20.-Letter in Support of Reviving Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee)
Revised material (Supp 2)
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author); Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Send a letter to AC Transit, the Alameda County Transportation Commission, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and State Senator Nancy Skinner in support of expanding Bus Rapid Transit into Berkeley on Telegraph Avenue at the first possible opportunity.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170
21.-Affirming the City of Berkeley’s Support for the People of Tibet
From: Councilmember Robinson (Author); Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Davila (Co-Sponsor); Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution affirming support to the people of Tibet.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170
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22.-Electric Bike Share Program Franchise Amendment
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 9.60, conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt the first reading of an Ordinance granting a Franchise Agreement Amendment to Bay Area Motivate, LLC, a subsidiary of Lyft Incorporated, to provide shared electric bicycles to the Berkeley public.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
23.-Directing the City Manager to Lease Caltrans Property at University and West Frontage Road
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author); Councilmember Robinson (Author); Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to:
1. Negotiate a lease agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the leasing of state property at University Avenue and West Frontage Road as indicated in Attachment 1. The property will be used for a temporary outdoor shelter with restrooms, hand washing stations and garbage service. The City Manager should also inquire about whether additional Caltrans parcels adjacent to those being offered are also available for lease. The City Manager should utilize funding previously allocated for an Outdoor Shelter program from Measure P tax receipts.
2. Concurrent with the lease negotiation, develop a plan and budget for the establishment and staffing of the Outdoor Emergency Shelter as further defined herein.
3. Immediately provide toilet and handwashing stations on the north and south side of University Avenue and under the overpass at University Avenue.
4. Immediately provide garbage receptacles and work with the residents to establish consistent weekly garbage collection on the north and south side of University Avenue and under the overpass at University Avenue.
5. Immediately schedule ongoing outreach from service providers including, but not limited to, mental health, health, and Coordinated Entry.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
24.-Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance; Adding BMC Chapter 13.106 (Reviewed by Land Use, Housing, and Economic Development Committee)
Presentation
From: Mayor Arreguin, and Councilmembers Davila, Harrison, and Bartlett
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a first reading of the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance and;
2. Direct the City Manager to take all necessary steps to implement this chapter including but not limited to developing administrative regulations in consultation with all relevant City Departments including the Rent Stabilization Board, preparing an annual implementation budget, designating hearing officers and other necessary staffing for administrative complaint, exploring the development of a compliance testing program similar to that used by the Seattle Office of Civil Rights, developing timelines and procedures for complaints, conducting outreach and education in partnership with the Alameda County Fair Chance Housing Coalition, and referring program costs to the June budget process.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
25.-Placing a Measure on the November 3, 2020 Ballot to Increase the Berkeley City Council Salary
Revised material (Supp 1)
From: Councilmember Davila (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to submit a Ballot Measure for the November 3, 2020 Election, Amending the Berkeley Municipal Code Charter Article V. Section 19, to Increase Salaries for Members of the Berkeley City Council and the Mayor, Ensuring Elected Officials are Paid a Living Wage and Compensated Fairly for the Actual Time Spent Working for the City.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cheryl Davila, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
26.-Disposition of City-Owned, Former Redevelopment Agency Property at 1631 Fifth Street (Continued from February 11, 2020) (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned, former Redevelopment Agency property at 1631 Fifth Street at market rate and authorizing the City Manager to contract with a real estate broker to manage the sale.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kelly Wallace, Housing and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
27.-Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report, and Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras (Continued from February 25, 2020. Item contains revised and supplemental materials.)
Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report, and Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras submitted pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of the Berkeley Municipal Code.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Andrew Greenwood, Police, (510) 981-5900; Dave White, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
Information Calendar
28.-Berkeley Economic Dashboards and Demographic Profile Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
29.-FY 2019 Fourth Quarter Investment Report: Ended June 30, 2019
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
30.-FY 2020 First Quarter Investment Report: Ended September 30, 2019
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
31.-Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan, and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
From: City Manager
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
32.-Audit Status Report: Unified Vision of Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
From: City Manager
Contact: Phillip Harrington, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
33.-Proposed Navigable Cities Framework for Ensuring Access and Freedom-of-Movement for People with Disabilities in Berkeley
From: Commission on Disability
Contact: Dominika Bednarska, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6300
34.-FY 2019-2020 Peace and Justice Commission Work Plan
From: Peace and Justice Commission
Contact: Nina Goldman, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7000
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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Mark Numainville, City Clerk
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Item #24: Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance; Adding BMC Chapter 13.106
- Ashy Lynette
- Merle Lustig
- Shilpa Jain
5G/Cell Towers
- Vivian Warkentin
- Elizabeth Starr
- Carol Hirth
Starbucks Bathroom
- Donna Evans
Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartments
- Darinxoso Oyamasela (3)
RV Dwellers
- Diana Bohn
- Ann Garbarino
Homelessness/Encampments
- Liz Wiener
- Marcia Poole
Density, Development and Displacement
- Barbara Gilbert
High Cost of City Fees for Upgrading a Craftsman Home
- Marc Bodian
Berkeley High School Assaults
- Jeff Breidenbach and Stephanie Wade
South Shattuck Development
- Donna Mickleson
Seismic Safety
- Nancy Caruso
- Tony Benado
Opposed to Abortion
- Fred Dodsworth
Gas Powered Leaf Blower
- David Lerman
Outdoor Emergency Shelter
- Carole Marasovic, Chair, Homeless Commission
Rent Control Measure V in Mountain View
- Rick Loughran
Supplemental Communications and Reports
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