Emeryville public meetings in 2021

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel and real estate matters. The agenda includes a public employee appointment for the City Attorney position. Officials will also discuss price and terms for negotiations regarding properties on Hollis Street and near Temescal Creek.

• City Attorney employment/appointment (ID-2021-605)
• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
• Real estate negotiations for property near Temescal Creek (APN 49-1557-2-3)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on December 21, 2021. No reportable action was taken on the City Attorney appointment item. The council provided direction to negotiators on two real estate matters, including 4060 Hollis Street and a property near Temescal Creek, with Mayor Bauters recused from the latter.

• No reportable action on City Attorney appointment (ID-2021-605)
• Direction provided to negotiators on 4060 Hollis Street real estate negotiations (ID-2021-596)
• Direction provided to negotiators on Temescal Creek property negotiations (ID-2021-597), Mayor Bauters recused

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering resolutions to authorize an amended PARS-ARS retirement plan effective January 1, 2021. The board will also vote on continuing remote meetings and adding a meeting to the 2021 schedule for January 2022.

• Authorization of Executive Director to execute amended PARS-ARS retirement plan effective Jan 1, 2021
• Resolution to allow continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Amendment to the 2021 meeting schedule to add a January 2022 meeting

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved three resolutions: extending remote meetings under AB 361, authorizing an amended retirement plan, and adding a January 2022 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution MA14-21 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MA15-21 authorizing amended PARS-ARS retirement plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MA16-21 adding a January 2022 meeting to the schedule (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will consider routine consent calendar items. The agenda includes approving warrants, reviewing December 7 minutes, and authorizing continued remote meetings.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2021-588)
• Review of December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (ID-2021-591)
• Resolution to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (ID-2021-594)

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency met via teleconference and approved the consent agenda, including a resolution (SA09-21) allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361. No action items were discussed. The meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved warrants informational report (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2021 action minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA09-21 for remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several residential development permits on 64th Street and updates to the Paid Parking Program. The Council also authorized a contract amendment for construction management of the South Bayfront Bridge project. Additionally, the meeting included reports on recent Planning Commission actions regarding multi-unit housing.

• Contract amendment for South Bayfront Bridge/Horton Landing Park Project up to $2,709,236
• Professional services contract with Seifel Consulting, Inc. not to exceed $24,500
• Residential replacement permits for 1270 and 1271 64th Street
• Revision of parking meter locations in North Hollis and Triangle zones
• New 15-minute time-limited parking zone at 3986 Adeline Street

The Emeryville City Council approved resolutions for two residential projects on 64th Street, each allowing demolition of existing structures and construction of new homes. The council also approved several consent items, including contracts for consulting and construction management, and made changes to parking meter zones. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved conditional use and design review permits for two new residential structures at 1270 64th Street (5-0)
• Approved conditional use and design review permits for four new residential units at 1271 64th Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, minutes, and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-135 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-136 consenting to PARS-ARS retirement plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-137 authorizing $24,500 contract with Seifel Consulting for Marketplace due diligence (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-138 authorizing bid advertisement for 40th Street Bridge railing and pole painting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-139 increasing MNS Engineers contract by $65,130 for South Bayfront Bridge project (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda included the consideration of a public employee appointment or employment for the position of City Attorney.

• Public employee appointment/employment for City Attorney (ID-2021-572)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on December 10, 2021. The only agenda item was a closed session discussion regarding the appointment and employment of the City Attorney. No reportable actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No reportable actions taken on City Attorney appointment (closed session)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The agenda consists of procedural items and routine approvals under the consent calendar. The body will review minutes from November 16, 2021, special sessions and consider a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely. No new action items are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of November 16, 2021, special closed session minutes
• Approval of November 16, 2021, MESA special meeting minutes
• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings via AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) met via teleconference and approved the consent agenda, which included the adoption of prior meeting minutes and Resolution No. MA13-21, making findings to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 16, 2021 special closed session minutes
• Approved November 16, 2021 special meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution No. MA13-21 for remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will declare the results of the November 2, 2021, special election to fill a vacancy left by Christian R. Patz. The meeting also includes the installation of the newly elected member and the appointment of the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms.

• Declaration of special election results to fill the vacancy left by Christian R. Patz
• Administration of oath of office to the newly elected City Council Member
• Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor for terms expiring November 2022
• Administration of oath to the newly appointed Mayor and Vice Mayor

The City Council certified the November 2, 2021 special election results, declaring Courtney Welch elected to fill a vacancy. Welch was sworn in, and the council appointed a mayor and vice mayor for one-year terms ending November 2022. The meeting was held by teleconference under AB 361.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-126 declaring special election results (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to newly elected Council Member Courtney Welch
• Appointed Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms expiring November 2022

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency met to approve routine administrative items. The body adopted a regular meeting calendar for February 2022 through January 2023 and authorized the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361.

• Adoption of the regular meeting calendar for February 2022 through January 2023
• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Review of warrants (ID-2021-548)
• Approval of action minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting

The Emeryville Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency held a brief teleconference meeting, approving the consent agenda and a resolution adopting its regular meeting calendar for February 2022 through January 2023. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine administrative approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants, November 16, 2021 minutes, and AB 361 remote meeting resolution (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA08-21 adopting 2022-2023 regular meeting calendar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several administrative actions and contracts. This included authorizing the bidding process for the Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project and amending an audit contract with Maze & Associates. The Council also finalized committee appointments and meeting schedules for 2022.

• Authorization to advertise for bids on the Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project
• Construction management services agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology up to $151,905
• Amendment to Maze & Associates contract for financial audits up to a total of $360,610
• Resolution to continue holding City Council meetings remotely
• Appointment of council members to various committees and boards for 2022

The Emeryville City Council approved the 2022 regular meeting calendar and made appointments to various county, regional, statewide, and city committees for calendar year 2022. The council also approved resolutions authorizing the Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project bidding and construction management, and an audit contract amendment with Maze & Associates. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 2022 City Council meeting calendar (Resolution 21-130, 5-0)
• Approved appointments to county, regional, and statewide boards for 2022 (Resolution 21-131, 5-0)
• Approved appointments to city council committees for 2022 (Resolution 21-132, 5-0)
• Approved appointments of liaisons to community advisory committees for 2022 (Resolution 21-133, 5-0)
• Approved standby officers for emergency succession for 2022 (Resolution 21-134, 5-0)
• Approved Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project bidding and construction management contract up to $151,905 (Resolution 21-129, 5-0)
• Approved audit contract amendment with Maze & Associates up to $112,068 for FY2021 (Resolution 21-128, 5-0)
• Approved AB 361 resolution to continue remote meetings (Resolution 21-127, 5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority scheduled a special closed session. The agenda includes discussion regarding public employee appointment or employment. Specifically, the council will consider item ID-2021-545 for the City Attorney position.

• City Attorney appointment or employment (ID-2021-545)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on November 16, 2021, to discuss the appointment and employment of the City Attorney. No reportable actions were taken during the session, and the mayor reported this out publicly. The meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

• Held closed session for City Attorney appointment (no reportable action)
• Adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

City Council

The City Council held a special study session regarding the EmeryStation Overland Project located at 1580 62nd Street. The session included discussions on converting existing live/work units to below market rate units and reviewing overall project plans.

• Study session for EmeryStation Overland Project, 1580 62nd Street
• Proposal to convert existing live/work units to below market rate units
• Review of overall project plans and Village Greens concept graphic

The City Council held a study session to discuss the EmeryStation Overland Project at 1580 62nd Street, including a proposal to convert existing live/work units to below-market-rate units for development bonus points and the overall project design. Council members provided direction to staff on changes to the agreement terms, but no formal decisions or votes were taken. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Held study session on EmeryStation Overland Project, Part 1: BMR unit conversion
• Held study session on EmeryStation Overland Project, Part 2: Overall project
• Provided direction to staff on changes to agreement terms

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to review minutes from November 2, 2021. The agenda also included resolutions regarding the continuation of remote meetings and amendments to the 2021 regular meeting schedule.

• Minutes from the November 2, 2021 special closed session
• Minutes from the November 2, 2021 MESA special meeting
• Resolution to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Amendment to the 2021 regular meeting schedule

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) held a special teleconference meeting and approved two consent-calendar resolutions: Resolution No. MA11-21, making required findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361, and Resolution No. MA12-21, amending the 2021 regular meeting schedule. The consent agenda as a whole failed on a 4-0 vote, but the individual resolutions were approved. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Approved Resolution No. MA11-21 authorizing continued remote meetings under AB 361
• Approved Resolution No. MA12-21 amending the 2021 regular meeting schedule
• Consent agenda as a whole failed (4-0) despite individual approvals

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will review warrants and wire transfers. The agenda includes reviewing action minutes from November 2, 2021, sessions. A resolution is also proposed to continue holding meetings remotely under AB 361.

• ID-2021-532 warrants and wire transfers
• Action minutes from the November 2, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Action minutes from the November 2, 2021 Regular Meeting
• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency met via teleconference and approved a consent agenda including warrants, prior meeting minutes, and Resolution No. SA06-21, which makes required findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA06-21 allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361
• Approved warrants informational report
• Approved minutes of Nov 2, 2021 special closed session
• Approved minutes of Nov 2, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2022 budget and compensation for the Emery Go-Round shuttle service. The agenda also includes a public hearing on organics reduction and recycling regulations and discussion of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

• $4,245,453 budget for Emery Go-Round shuttle service
• Authorization to receive National Opioid Settlement funds
• Ordinance for organics reduction and recycling
• Funding agreements for 40th Street Transit-Only Lanes project
• 2020-2021 Annual Development Impact Fee Report

The Emeryville City Council approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for the ETMA 2022 budget and Emery Go-Round shuttle service, participation in the national opioid settlement, and funding agreements with the Alameda County Transportation Commission. The council also adopted an ordinance aligning with Alameda County's organics reduction and recycling program. A presentation on the 2023-2031 Housing Element was given, with public comment, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved Resolution 21-120 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-121 for ETMA 2022 budget and Emery Go-Round service, up to $4,245,453 plus $564,726 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-122 authorizing participation in national opioid settlement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-123 for annual Development Impact Fee Report FY 2020-21 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-124 accepting Alameda County funds for Emery Go-Round operations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-125 accepting funds for 40th Street Transit-Only Lanes project (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-008 for organics reduction and recycling (4-0)
• Heard presentation on 2023-2031 Housing Element; no action taken

Special Closed Session

The Special Closed Session for the City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority scheduled for November 3, 2021, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2021, via teleconference.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session regarding the Marketplace Redevelopment Project for Parcels A, B, and F. The session includes review of project plans and comments from the Building and Fire Departments.

• Study Session ID-2021-491: Marketplace Redevelopment Project Parcels A, B and F

The City Council held a study session on the Marketplace Redevelopment Project Parcels A, B, and F, receiving staff and applicant presentations. No formal action was taken; the item was for discussion only.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Held study session on Marketplace Redevelopment Project Parcels A, B, and F (no vote)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to consider personnel matters, litigation, and real estate negotiations. The agenda includes the appointment of a City Attorney and discussions regarding property at 1121 40th St.

• Appointment of City Attorney (ID-2021-521)
• Litigation: Successor Agency to the Former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency and the City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et. al.
• Real property negotiations for 1121 40th St Unit 5102

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session via teleconference on November 2, 2021. The only substantive decision was a motion, made by Council Member Medina and seconded by Mayor Martinez, that the City not acquire the property at 1121 40th St Unit 5102 (APN 049-1546-036). The motion carried 3-1, with Council Member Bauters voting no. No reportable action was taken on the City Attorney appointment or the existing litigation item.

• Motion to not acquire 1121 40th St Unit 5102 carried (3-1)
• No reportable action on City Attorney appointment (ID-2021-521)
• No reportable action on Swagelok Company litigation (ID-2021-509)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to address routine agenda items. The board will consider approving the minutes from the October 19, 2021, regular meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution to allow for the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361.

• Approval of October 19, 2021, meeting minutes
• Resolution to continue holding meetings remotely under AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a special teleconference meeting and approved the consent agenda, which included the October 19, 2021 action minutes and Resolution No. MA10-21, making findings to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021 action minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA10-21 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will review routine consent calendar items. This includes approving warrants, previous meeting minutes, and a resolution regarding the continuation of remote meetings.

• ID-2021-501 Warrants
• Action Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Regular Meeting
• Resolution to allow continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency met and approved the consent agenda, which included warrants, prior meeting minutes, and Resolution No. SA05-21 to continue remote meetings under AB 361. No action items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA05-21 for remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Approved warrants as informational report (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 special closed session (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution of support for the Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal. The agenda also includes a contract up to $63,250 to assess potential 2022 revenue measures and an ordinance regarding organics reduction and recycling. Additionally, the council will review several grant applications and utility agreement amendments.

• Resolution of support for the Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal
• Contract with Clifford Moss up to $63,250 for revenue measure assessment
• Ordinance adopting organics reduction and recycling standards
• $28,500 DOJ grant acceptance for evidence kit testing
• EBMUD agreement amendment for low-income resident assistance

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Clifford Moss, not to exceed $63,250, to assess possible revenue measure opportunities for 2022, and appointed Mayor Martinez and Council Member Medina to an ad hoc committee for revenue measure development. The council also approved several consent items, including resolutions for remote meetings, grant acceptance, and a noise ordinance waiver. A resolution supporting the Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal failed due to two abstentions, and the matter was continued until the Board of Supervisors took further action.

• Approved $63,250 contract with Clifford Moss for revenue measure assessment (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Martinez and Council Member Medina to ad hoc revenue measure committee (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-114 for remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-116 accepting $28,500 DOJ grant for evidence kit testing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-117 for Proposition 68 Parks Per Capita grant applications (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-118 authorizing EBMUD sewer agreement amendment for low-income assistance (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-119 granting noise ordinance waiver for crane lift at 6001 Shellmound Street (4-0)
• Failed resolution supporting Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal (2-0-2); matter continued

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special closed session to discuss pending or threatened litigation. The meeting includes conferences with legal counsel regarding several active court cases involving the city and its successor agency.

• Litigation: Successor Agency/City vs. Swagelok Company, et al.
• Wireless facility modification requests under the Spectrum Act
• Raq Bey v. Jared Malec, Kevin Goodman, et al.
• Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville
• Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville, et al.

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session and took one action: authorizing the Interim City Attorney to defend the city in the Harris v. City of Emeryville lawsuit. All other closed-session litigation items were reported as having no reportable action. The meeting was procedural and confidential, with no public comment or ex parte communications.

• Authorized Interim City Attorney to defend Harris v. City of Emeryville lawsuit (4-0)
• No reportable action on Swagelok Company litigation (ID-2021-474)
• No reportable action on wireless facility modification appeal (ID-2021-475)
• No reportable action on Raq Bey v. Malec et al. (ID-2021-476)
• No reportable action on Kortz v. Caltrans (ID-2021-477)
• No reportable action on Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville (ID-2021-478)
• No reportable action on Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville (ID-2021-479)
• No reportable action on Welch v. Safe Harbor Marinas (ID-2021-480)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is reviewing a resolution to extend the agreement for Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney. The board will also review minutes from the September 13, 2021, regular meeting and the October 5, 2021, special closed session.

• Resolution to extend interim City Attorney Andrea Visveshwara's agreement term
• Approval of September 13, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of October 5, 2021, special closed session minutes

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved Resolution No. MA09-21, extending the interim appointment of Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney and authorizing the Chair to execute the first amendment to the agreement. The consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes, was also approved. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution No. MA09-21 extending interim city attorney contract (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Sept 13 and Oct 5 meetings (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the Bay Street Grocery Store project located at 5603 Bay Street. The session includes reviewing project plans, parcel locations, and staff suggestions for a relocated plaza. The council will also consider comments from the Alameda County Fire Department and the Planning Commission.

• Study session for Bay Street Grocery Store (ID-2021-463) at 5603 Bay Street

The City Council held a study session to discuss the proposed Bay Street grocery store at 5603 Bay Street. Council Member Bauters recused himself due to a conflict of interest. The council heard staff and applicant presentations, received public comments, and provided direction on project planning and design, but took no formal action.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Held study session on Bay Street grocery store project (no formal action)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes the review of warrants and action minutes from recent sessions. The agenda also covers standard procedural items such as call to order and public comment.

• ID-2021-472 Warrants
• Action Minutes of the October 5, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting

The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions. The board approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included warrants and approval of prior meeting minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved warrants as informational report (consent)
• Approved minutes of Oct 5, 2021 special closed session (consent)
• Approved minutes of Oct 5, 2021 regular meeting (consent)

City Council

The City Council met to approve amendments to planning regulations for cannabis manufacturing and to extend negotiations for intergenerational housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue. The Council also reviewed bids for a city bus and discussed opposing new engine regulations for harbor craft.

• Ordinance amending planning regulations to allow cannabis manufacturing with a minor conditional use permit
• Extending negotiations with EAH, Inc. for intergenerational housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Approving up to $11,500 for the purchase of artworks by Ronald Davis
• Requesting enrollment of municipal electric accounts in Renewable 100 service
• Rejecting bids for a 22-26 passenger wheelchair accessible bus

The Emeryville City Council approved several consent items and action items, including a resolution to enroll all municipal electric accounts in Renewable 100 service, an ordinance allowing cannabis manufacturing with a minor conditional use permit, and a resolution to send a letter opposing CARB harbor craft engine regulations. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-109 extending the exclusive negotiating agreement for 4300 San Pablo Ave housing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-110 rejecting all bids for a wheelchair accessible bus (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-007 allowing cannabis manufacturing with a minor conditional use permit (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-111 purchasing artworks by Ronald Davis for up to $11,500 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-112 requesting EBCE enroll all municipal accounts in Renewable 100 (4-0)
• Approved sending a letter opposing CARB harbor craft engine regulations, drafted by Council Member Bauters (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-113 extending interim city attorney contract (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss the Atrium Longfellow Mixed Use Project Planned Unit Development. The session includes a review of project plans and planning regulations regarding mixed-use groups.

• Atrium Longfellow Mixed Use Project (1650 65th Street)
• Review of Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Excerpt
• Review of Planning Regulations Provisions on Mixed Use Groups

The City Council held a study session on the Atrium Longfellow Mixed Use Project at 1650 65th Street but took no formal action. Council members requested additional information, including a circulation plan, loading and delivery designs, and a potential transportation demand management plan, and expressed interest in a higher quantity of housing. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• No formal decisions made; study session only
• Directed staff to provide more info on circulation, loading, and TDM plan

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms of real estate negotiations involving Amtrak and Emery Station West, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions regarding labor negotiations with police and service unions. Additionally, the council will consider a public employee appointment for the City Attorney position.

• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Negotiations for Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Real estate negotiations for a portion of the 59th Street Extension
• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers' Association
• Appointment of City Attorney

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will address administrative items. The agenda includes reviewing warrants and approving action minutes from the September 13, 2021, meeting.

• ID-2021-441 Warrants
• ID-2021-444 Action Minutes of the September 13, 2021 meeting

The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions. The board approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included an informational report on warrants and approval of the September 13, 2021 action minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants report and prior meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to permit cannabis manufacturing through minor conditional use permits. The agenda also includes contracts for environmental reports for the Atrium Longfellow and Bay Street projects, and a discussion on development bonuses for mass timber construction.

• Ordinance to allow cannabis manufacturing with a minor conditional use permit
• $524,033 contract for an Environmental Impact Report for the Atrium Longfellow Mixed Use Project at 1650 65th Street
• $142,683 contract for environmental analysis for a new grocery store at 5615 Bay Street
• Appeal regarding the redevelopment of 4060 Hollis Street as an arts and cultural center
• Discussion on allowing development bonus points for mass timber framing in construction

The City Council approved a resolution upholding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit and design review for converting the vacant 30,000-square-foot building at 4060 Hollis Street into an arts and cultural center. The council also approved first reading of an ordinance to allow cannabis manufacturing with a minor conditional use permit, and approved contracts for environmental review of two development projects. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 21-108 upholding Planning Commission denial of 4060 Hollis Street arts center project (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance allowing cannabis manufacturing with minor conditional use permit (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-106: $524,033 contract with Urban Planning Partners for EIR for Atrium Longfellow project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-107: $142,683 contract with Urban Planning Partners for CEQA analysis for Bay Street grocery store (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to add Mosquito Abatement District seat to upcoming recruitment for resident representative
• Approved moving mass timber bonus points discussion to Planning Commission (4-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and terms for the property at 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding potential and existing litigation.

• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue (ID-2021-425)
• Discussion of price and terms for property at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Review of potential new litigation (ID-2021-426)
• Existing litigation: Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on September 13, 2021. The council discussed real property negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue, potential litigation, and existing litigation (Jon Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville), but no reportable actions were taken on any item. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

• No reportable action on real property negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• No reportable action on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
• No reportable action on existing litigation (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to approve several items, including a change to the 2021 meeting schedule. The board also approved an employment agreement for Christine S. Daniel as City Manager.

• Approval of employment agreement for Christine S. Daniel as City Manager
• Amendment to the 2021 regular meeting schedule
• Approval of July 20, 2021, special closed session minutes
• Approval of July 20, 2021, regular meeting minutes

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved two resolutions. Resolution No. MA07-21 amended the 2021 regular meeting schedule. Resolution No. MA08-21 approved an employment agreement between MESA and Christine S. Daniel as City Manager, authorizing the Chair to execute it. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. MA07-21, amending the 2021 regular meeting schedule.
• Approved Resolution No. MA08-21, approving an employment agreement with Christine S. Daniel as City Manager.
• Authorized the Chair to execute the employment agreement on behalf of MESA.
• Approved the consent agenda, including action minutes from July 20, 2021 meetings.

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency. The agenda focuses on approving warrants and minutes from July 20, 2021.

• ID-2021-424 Warrants
• Action Minutes of July 20, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the July 20, 2021 Regular Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously (4-0). The consent agenda included an informational report on warrants, approval of action minutes from a July 20, 2021 special closed session, and approval of action minutes from the July 20, 2021 regular meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved warrants informational report
• Approved action minutes of July 20, 2021 special closed session
• Approved action minutes of July 20, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contracts, including a nearly $900,000 agreement for Quiet Zone safety engineering. The agenda also includes approving annual cabaret licenses and updating the city's energy code. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Commission on Aging and Housing Committee.

• $897,387.25 contract with Zephyr Rail for Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project
• Agreement for '8 To Go' Paratransit Shuttle Service up to $126,500
• Ordinance amending the city Energy Code to adopt 2019 California standards
• Police department grant awards for energy devices and ballistic shields
• Appointments to the Commission on Aging and Housing Committee

The City Council approved a consent agenda and multiple resolutions, including accepting police grants, approving contracts for the Quiet Zone Safety project and building services, and issuing cabaret licenses to Public Market, Rob Ben's, and Trader Vic's. The Council adopted Ordinance No. 21-006 amending the city's energy code to adopt 2019 reach codes, and approved appointments to the Housing Committee. A Commission on Aging seat was re-opened for new applicants.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-89 accepting a $10,613.13 Byrne JAG grant for conducted energy devices.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-90 accepting a $16,500 State Homeland Security Grant for ballistic shields and RADAR.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-94 authorizing a $897,387.25 contract with Zephyr Rail for the Quiet Zone Safety project.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-95 for the '8 To Go' paratransit shuttle service agreement, not to exceed $126,500.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-97 amending the WC3 building services contract, increasing total to not exceed $1,633,700.
• Approved Resolutions No. 21-98, 21-99, and 21-100 issuing annual cabaret licenses to Public Market, Rob Ben's, and Trader Vic's.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-006 amending the energy code to adopt 2019 reach codes.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-101 appointing Rodrigo Jacomet and Martin Leung to the Housing Committee.

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will review routine consent calendar items. This includes approving minutes from July 6, 2021, meetings and a resolution to amend the 2021 regular meeting schedule. No substantive action items are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of July 6, 2021 Special Closed Session minutes
• Approval of July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes
• Resolution to amend the 2021 regular meeting schedule

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved the consent agenda, including minutes from prior meetings and a resolution amending the 2021 regular meeting schedule. The resolution was amended to specify a 5:29 p.m. start time. No action items were listed.

• Approved Final Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA06-21 amending 2021 meeting schedule, amended to convene at 5:29 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved Action Minutes of July 6, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Approved Action Minutes of July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to review various legal matters and ongoing litigation. The agenda includes real estate negotiations for 1500 Park Avenue, #322 and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Real estate negotiations regarding price and terms for 1500 Park Avenue, #322
• Litigation review: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company
• Litigation review: Successor Agency v. California Department of Finance
• Litigation review: Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville
• Performance evaluation for the City Manager

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session on July 20, 2021, and took one reportable action: it authorized the City Attorney to defend the lawsuit Welch v. Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, et al. (Alameda Superior Court Case No. HG21101262). All other closed-session litigation items and the real estate negotiation for 1500 Park Avenue, #322, had no reportable action. The meeting was held via teleconference under COVID-19 Brown Act waivers.

• Authorized the City Attorney to defend the lawsuit Welch v. Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, et al. (motion by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Mayor Martinez, passed 4-0).
• No reportable action on litigation items ID-2021-371 through ID-2021-378, including cases against Swagelok Company, California Department of Finance, and others.
• No reportable action on real estate negotiations for 1500 Park Avenue, #322, related to agenda item 10.7.
• No reportable action on the City Manager performance evaluation (ID-2021-381).

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session to review the EmeryStation Overland Flexible Community Benefit Proposal. The session includes reviewing the Wareham proposal for community benefits and staff's net present value analysis.

• Study Session - EmeryStation Overland Flexible Community Benefit Proposal (ID-2021-338)
• Review of Wareham Proposal for Community Benefits
• Review of Staff's Net Present Value Analysis

The City Council held a study session to discuss the EmeryStation Overland Flexible Community Benefit Proposal, receiving staff presentations and public comment. No formal action was taken; the item was for discussion only.

• Approved the final agenda for the meeting.
• Heard a staff presentation on the EmeryStation Overland Flexible Community Benefit Proposal.
• Received public comment, including one speaker in opposition to the project.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will consider a resolution to appoint members to the Planning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. This action also includes amending the FY 2021-22 Local Roster of Boards, Commissions and Committees.

• Appointment of Planning Commissioners
• Amendment to the FY 2021-22 Local Roster of Boards, Commissions and Committees

The City Council interviewed four applicants and voted 3-1 to appoint Al Dram and Jack Ghizzoni to the Planning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. The appointment was approved as Resolution No. 21-81, with Vice Mayor Donahue voting no. The meeting was held by teleconference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approved the final agenda by a 4-0 vote.
• Appointed Al Dram and Jack Ghizzoni to the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 21-81), 3-1.
• Vice Mayor Donahue voted against the appointments.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will address routine administrative matters. This includes reviewing warrants, approving previous meeting minutes, and amending the 2021 regular meeting calendar.

• Approval of ID-2021-350 Warrants and Check Register
• Review of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Resolution to amend the 2021 regular meeting calendar

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants, approval of the July 6, 2021 action minutes, and Resolution No. SA04-21 amending the 2021 meeting calendar. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved the Final Agenda (4-0).
• Approved the Consent Agenda (4-0).
• Approved the informational report on warrants (ID-2021-350).
• Approved the action minutes of July 6, 2021 (ID-2021-363).
• Approved Resolution No. SA04-21 amending the 2021 meeting calendar (ID-2021-353).

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting crematories in all zoning districts. The Council also authorized engineering services up to $657,958 and a grant for food and clothing distribution. Additionally, the Council approved traffic calming measures for the Bicycle Boulevard.

• Ordinance prohibiting crematories in all zoning districts
• Engineering services contract with Wood Rodgers, Inc. up to $657,958
• $73,957 grant for food and clothing distribution via ECAP
• Sale of 1500 Park Avenue #322 for $338,200
• Approval of Bicycle Boulevard traffic calming measures

The City Council approved Resolution 21-88, approving the conceptual design and directing Lennar Multifamily Communities to proceed with final design and installation of bicycle boulevard Level 4 and 5 traffic calming measures. The vote was 3-0 with Council Member Bauters recused. The Council also approved several other resolutions, including a $48,000 contract for broadcasting services, a $73,957 grant to ECAP, and a $657,958 engineering services contract.

• Approved Resolution 21-88, directing Lennar to proceed with final design and installation of bicycle boulevard traffic calming measures (3-0, Bauters recused).
• Approved Resolution 21-82, amending the 2021 City Council meeting calendar to specify a 5:31 p.m. start time.
• Approved Resolution 21-83, authorizing a one-year $48,000 contract with Second Sight Video & Multimedia for broadcasting services.
• Approved Resolution 21-84, authorizing the sale of a below-market-rate unit at 1500 Park Avenue #322 for $338,200.
• Approved Resolution 21-85, authorizing a $73,957 grant to Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program for food and clothing distribution.
• Approved Resolution 21-86, authorizing a three-year contract with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for on-call engineering services up to $657,958.
• Approved Resolution 21-87, authorizing advertising for bids for Davenport Mini Park Rehabilitation and transferring $70,399 from Marina Park funds.
• Approved Ordinance 21-005, prohibiting crematories in all zoning districts (second reading).

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will hold a special closed session. The meeting includes discussion regarding the appointment or employment of a City Attorney.

• Appointment or employment of City Attorney (ID-2021-345)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on July 6, 2021. The only agenda item was a public employee appointment for the City Attorney position, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned after about 12 minutes.

• No reportable action on City Attorney appointment (ID-2021-345)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council held a special study session to discuss project ID-2021-305. This item involves a two-unit replacement located at 1270 64th Street.

• Study Session ID-2021-305: Two Unit Replacement, 1270 64th Street

The City Council met in a special study session via teleconference and heard presentations on a proposed two-unit replacement project at 1270 64th Street. No formal action was taken; the item was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved the final agenda by a 4-0 vote
• Heard staff and applicant presentations on the 1270 64th Street project
• Received public comment regarding street tree removal and the project

Community Development Commission of Emeryville

The meeting consists of routine procedural matters and the approval of minutes from a July 7, 2020, regular meeting. No new action items or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of July 7, 2020, regular meeting minutes (ID-2020-360)

The Community Development Commission of Emeryville met via teleconference on July 6, 2021, with all four seated commissioners present. The commission approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included the action minutes from the July 7, 2020 regular meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. One public comment was made regarding a prior City Council meeting, with a brief response from the Mayor.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 7, 2020 action minutes (4-0)
• No action items were listed or considered

Public Financing Authority

This meeting of the Emeryville Public Financing Authority includes the approval of minutes from the July 7, 2020, meeting. No other action items or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of July 7, 2020, meeting minutes (ID-2020-359)

The Emeryville Public Financing Authority met via teleconference on July 6, 2021. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the action minutes from the July 7, 2020 meeting. A motion to approve the final agenda failed, but no action items were listed. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the action minutes of the July 7, 2020 meeting.
• Failed to approve the final agenda; motion did not carry.
• No action items were listed or considered.

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met via teleconference on July 6, 2021. The body reviewed minutes from several previous closed and regular sessions. The authority also approved a resolution to amend its 2021 regular meeting schedule.

• Amendment of the 2021 regular meeting schedule (Resolution No. MA 05-21)
• Approval of March 16, 2021, special closed session minutes
• Approval of April 20, 2021, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of May 4, 2021, special meeting minutes
• Approval of May 18, 2021, special closed session minutes

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved Resolution No. MA 05-21, amending its 2021 regular meeting schedule. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included action minutes from four prior meetings. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution No. MA 05-21 amending the 2021 regular meeting schedule (4-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including action minutes from March 16, April 20, May 4, and May 18, 2021 meetings (4-0).
• Approved the final agenda (4-0).

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is reviewing a resolution to appropriate $2,528,773 into the 2021-22 operating budget. The Council will also discuss whether to amend the 2021 regular meeting calendar. Other items include approving warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to appropriate $2,528,773 into the FY 2021-22 operating budget
• Discussion on amending the 2021 regular meeting calendar
• Approval of warrants including wire transfers and check register
• Approval of June 15, 2021, meeting minutes

The Successor Agency approved a resolution increasing revenues and appropriating $2,528,773 into its FY 2021-22 operating budget. It also approved adding a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, and canceling the August 31 and September 21, 2021, meetings. The consent calendar, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. SA 03-21, increasing revenues and appropriating $2,528,773 into the FY 2021-22 operating budget.
• Approved the consent calendar, including warrants and the June 15, 2021 action minutes.
• Approved adding a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. and canceling the August 31 and September 21, 2021, meetings.
• Directed staff to bring back a resolution on July 20, 2021, to amend the meeting calendar.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to prohibit crematories in all zoning districts. The meeting also addresses a special election for a council vacancy and contract amendments for the IDEA project.

• Ordinance prohibiting crematories in all zoning districts
• Contract amendment for IDEA project up to $679,349
• Special municipal election call for November 2, 2021
• ADA parking zone request at 1270 62nd Street
• Grant support for 40th Street pedestrian and bike improvements

The Emeryville City Council approved a resolution calling for a special municipal election on November 2, 2021, to fill the City Council vacancy left by the resignation of Council Member Patz. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a cabaret license for Bank Club Café, a property and business improvement district assessment levy with no increase, and a resolution urging MTC to program $1.67 billion in transit funds. Additionally, the council approved appointments to fill vacancies on local and regional bodies, and directed the City Clerk to open a recruitment for a resident representative to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-70 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the State Department of Education for $184,604.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-71 authorizing a first amendment to the contract with Econolite Systems, Inc., for an additional $146,342.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-72 issuing a 2021 annual cabaret license to Bank Club Café.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-73 establishing the FY 2021-22 PBID annual assessment levy with no increase.
• Approved the first reading of an ordinance to prohibit crematories in all zoning districts.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-76 calling for a special municipal election on November 2, 2021, to fill the City Council vacancy.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-80 urging MTC to program $1.67 billion in ARP transit funds.
• Approved a motion to appeal the Planning Commission's decision on the Emeryville Center for the Arts project.

City Council

The City Council met to address a resolution concerning trees on the west side of Horton Street. The council identified specific trees in the Sherwin Williams development area as nuisance trees and directed notice to be sent to the property owner.

• Resolution ID-2021-304 regarding nuisance trees on Horton Street
• Direction for Public Works Director to notify property owner

The City Council approved Resolution No. 21-69, finding that trees on the west side of Horton Street from Sherwin Avenue to 46th Street are nuisance trees as defined in EMC Section 7-10.03(h) and directing the Public Works Director to send notice to the property owner as prescribed in EMC 7-10.07(a). The vote was 3-1, with Council Member Bauters recused due to a potential conflict. The resolution relates to conditions of approval for the Sherwin Williams development.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-69 declaring Horton Street trees as nuisance trees (3-1, Bauters recused)
• Directed Public Works Director to send notice to property owner per EMC 7-10.07(a)

City Council

The City Council held a special study session to receive an update on the I-80/Ashby Avenue (Route 13) Interchange Improvements Project. The session included a presentation and staff report regarding the project's status.

• I-80/Ashby Avenue (Route 13) Interchange Improvements Project status update

The City Council held a study session to receive a status update on the I-80/Ashby Avenue (Route 13) Interchange Improvements Project. Staff and consultants from ACTC and TY Lin International presented the update. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the project during this session.

• Approved the Final Agenda by a 5-0 vote.
• Heard a status update on the I-80/Ashby Avenue Interchange Improvements Project; no action taken.

City Council

The City Council met to review and approve appointments for several local boards and commissions. This included positions for the Planning Commission, Housing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Appointment of Planning Commissioners for terms ending June 30, 2024
• Appointments for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Appointments for the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointments for the Commission on Aging
• Appointments for the Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Emeryville City Council approved appointments to six advisory committees and continued Planning Commission appointments to July 20, 2021, after an applicant withdrew. All appointments were approved unanimously (5-0) except the Parks and Recreation Committee motion, which failed for lack of a second. The council also opened a new recruitment period for Planning Commission applicants through July 19 at noon.

• Continued Planning Commission appointments to July 20, 2021, with recruitment through July 19 (5-0)
• Approved Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee appointments: Jennifer Kain (Business Rep), Jaclyn Harr, Laura McCamy, Matthew Solomon (Community Members) (5-0)
• Approved Budget Advisory Committee appointments: Miroo Desai (City Labor Rep), Kirsten Walraven (Business Rep) (5-0)
• Approved Commission on Aging appointments: Jacqueline Kerr, Beatriz Rosales (Residents), Stephen Shane (Community Member) (5-0)
• Approved Economic Development Advisory Committee appointments: Brittany Jernigan (Business Rep), David Kritzberg (Resident), Evan Schneider, Taryn Segal (Small Business Reps) (5-0)
• Approved Housing Committee appointments: Netosha Grandy, Gisela (Kris) Owens, Courtney Welch, Erica Zepko (Community Members) (5-0)
• Parks and Recreation Committee appointments motion failed due to lack of a second
• Approved Public Art Committee appointments: Bonnie Engel, Emily McPartlon (Residents), Rick Tejada-Flores (Business Rep/Resident) (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting consists of routine administrative items on the consent calendar. The agenda includes the review of warrants and approval of action minutes from June 1, 2021.

• ID-2021-286 Warrants
• Action Minutes of June 1, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the June 1, 2021 Regular Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference on June 15, 2021, and approved the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously. The consent calendar included an informational report on warrants and approval of action minutes from June 1, 2021 meetings. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved the Final Agenda unanimously
• Approved the Consent Agenda unanimously
• Accepted the Warrants informational report (ID-2021-286)
• Approved the Action Minutes of June 1, 2021 Special Closed Session (ID-2021-288)
• Approved the Action Minutes of June 1, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID-2021-289)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several professional service contracts and a new housing affordability table. The agenda also includes an informational report on construction noise waivers.

• Contract with West Coast Code Consultants for $1,133,700 for building division services
• Contract with Interwest Consulting Group for $150,000 for building division services
• $133,397 contract for the EmeryStation Overland project assessment
• Adoption of the 2021 Housing Affordability Table
• Caltrans agreement for up to $680,000 for the Emery Street Area Hydrodynamic Separator Project

The Emeryville City Council approved a consent agenda including professional services contracts for building division services (West Coast Code Consultants up to $1,133,700; Interwest Consulting Group up to $150,000), a transportation impact assessment contract with Fehr and Peers ($133,397), the 2021 Housing Affordability Table, and a Caltrans cooperative agreement for a hydrodynamic separator project (up to $680,000). The council also approved Resolution No. 21-68 in support of Assembly Bill 122 on bike safety at stop signs. No public hearings were held, and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-63 authorizing a contract with West Coast Code Consultants for building division services up to $1,133,700.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-64 authorizing a contract with Interwest Consulting Group for building division services up to $150,000.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-65 authorizing a contract with Fehr and Peers for a transportation impact assessment for the EmeryStation Overland Project at 1580 62nd Street, up to $133,397.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-66 adopting the 2021 Housing Affordability Table.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-67 authorizing a cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the Emery Street Area Hydrodynamic Separator Project, accepting up to $680,000 in grant funds.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-68 in support of Assembly Bill 122 (Bike Safety At Stop Signs).
• Approved the consent agenda as a whole, including warrants and minutes from prior meetings.
• Placed two items on the July 6, 2021 agenda: a resolution urging MTC to release ARP funding and a conversation on potential amendments to the council meeting calendar.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the cannabis industry expansion (ID-2021-256). The session includes Charles S. Bryant and Chadrick Smalley. Other agenda items are limited to standard procedural matters.

• Cannabis Industry Expansion Study Session (ID-2021-256)
• Late correspondence from Nasser Azimi

The Emeryville City Council met in a special study session to discuss cannabis industry expansion, receiving a staff presentation and public comments. No formal decisions were made during the session; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on cannabis industry expansion (no action taken)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation and property negotiations. The agenda includes legal conferences regarding cases involving the California Department of Finance and Swagelok Company. The Council will also receive direction on price and terms for real estate at 1500 Park Avenue.

• Real estate negotiations for 1500 Park Avenue, # 322
• Litigation: Successor Agency v. California Department of Finance
• Litigation: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on June 1, 2021. The council discussed existing litigation involving the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and real estate negotiations for a property at 1500 Park Avenue. No reportable actions were taken on any of the closed session items.

• No reportable action on litigation case ID-2021-264
• No reportable action on litigation case ID-2021-283
• No reportable action on real estate negotiations for 1500 Park Avenue, #322

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda consists only of routine consent calendar items, including warrants and approval of action minutes from May 18, 2021. No new action items are listed for this session.

• ID-2021-259 Warrants
• Action Minutes of May 18, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the May 18, 2021 Regular Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent calendar included an informational report on warrants and approval of action minutes from May 18, 2021 meetings. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants report and minutes (5-0)
• No action items listed

City Council

The Emeryville City Council met to adopt the operating budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The Council also approved several affordable housing acquisitions and contract amendments for engineering and landscaping services.

• Adoption of the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget
• Acquisition of 1500 Park Avenue #322 for up to $355,000
• $1.5 million increase to predevelopment loan for San Pablo Avenue housing
• Coastland Civil Engineering contract amendment increasing total to $873,148
• Ordinance establishing a new Vehicle Share Policy

The Emeryville City Council approved the FY 2021-22 operating budget and several related resolutions, including funding for affordable housing projects and a vehicle share policy. The council also approved an ADA blue disabled parking zone at 1055 43rd Street, but took no action on a traffic calming design, directing staff to return with a more final design on July 20, 2021.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 operating budget (5-0)
• Approved $355,000 for acquisition of 1500 Park Avenue #322 for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M increase for predevelopment loan for 3600 San Pablo affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved vehicle share policy ordinance (5-0)
• Approved ADA blue disabled parking zone at 1055 43rd Street (5-0)
• Approved CDBG agreement with Alameda County for FY 2021-22 (5-0)
• Took no action on bicycle boulevard traffic calming design; directed staff to return July 20
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, minutes, and various contracts (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and related agencies will meet in closed session. The agenda includes conferences with legal counsel regarding two active litigation cases. The meeting also includes a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Litigation: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company, et. al.
• Litigation: Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville, et al.
• City Manager performance evaluation

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session via teleconference on May 18, 2021. The council discussed existing litigation involving the Successor Agency and the City, as well as a performance evaluation for the City Manager. No reportable actions were taken on any closed session item.

• No reportable action on litigation: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)
• No reportable action on litigation: Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)
• No reportable action on City Manager performance evaluation

City Council

The City Council held a special study session to review an issues and options paper regarding the development review process. The discussion focused on opportunities to streamline requirements for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects to comply with state law.

• Review of an issues and options paper regarding streamlining the development review process
• Discussion of targeted changes to city planning regulations for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects

The City Council held a study session to review an issues and options paper on streamlining the development review process for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects to comply with state law. No formal action was taken; the item will return to Council after a special Planning Commission meeting. Public comment included one speaker opposing the streamlining effort.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on streamlining multifamily development review; no vote taken
• Determined item will return after special Planning Commission meeting

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The body will review warrants, wire transfers, and the check register. It will also consider action minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting.

• ID-2021-239 Warrants (wire transfers and check register)
• ID-2021-244 Action Minutes of the May 4, 2021 meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a brief teleconference meeting. The council approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants and approval of the May 4, 2021 action minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants report and May 4, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved funding for the Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project and street rehabilitation completion. The Council also held a first reading of a new Vehicle Share Policy and discussed procedures to fill a council vacancy.

• Approval of $4.2 million in TCEP grants and $1.8 million in ACTC grants for the Quiet Zone project
• Appropriation of $75,000 from ACTC COVID-19 Rapid Response funds for bicycle and pedestrian improvements
• First reading of an ordinance to establish a new Vehicle Share Policy
• Discussion on how to fill a vacancy on the City Council

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing a vehicle share policy and set fees for vehicle share programs via Resolution No. 21-45. It also approved consent items including a $6 million quiet zone safety project and a street rehabilitation completion. No direction was given on filling a potential council vacancy.

• Approved first reading of vehicle share policy ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-45 setting vehicle share program fees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-44 for quiet zone safety project with $6M in grants (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-43 accepting street rehabilitation project and $75K grant (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-003 amending dockless mobility permit rules (5-0)
• Approved warrants and May 4, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• No direction given on filling council vacancy
• Referred gun regulation discussion to Public Safety Committee

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to approve a side letter of agreement. This item involves an extension of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021.

• Resolution ID-2021-218 approving a side letter agreement with SEIU Local 1021 regarding an MOU extension

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) held a special teleconference meeting and approved a consent agenda that included a resolution authorizing a side letter agreement with SEIU Local 1021 regarding an MOU extension. The resolution was approved unanimously (5-0) as Resolution No. MA 04-21. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after about five minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. MA 04-21 authorizing a side letter agreement with SEIU Local 1021 regarding an MOU extension (5-0)
• Approved the final agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The agenda includes the approval of warrants and minutes from April 20, 2021, sessions. No new ordinances or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of ID-2021-209 Warrants
• Minutes from April 20, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Minutes from April 20, 2021 Regular Meeting

The meeting was procedural only. The agency unanimously approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included an informational report on warrants and approval of action minutes from the April 20, 2021 special closed session and regular meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants report and two sets of action minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a budget planning discussion for fiscal year 2021-22. The agenda includes an ordinance to modify dockless shared mobility system permits and support for several state assembly bills. Additionally, the council reviewed reports on proposed developments at EmeryStation Overland and 65th Street.

• Budget planning discussion for fiscal year 2021-22
• Contract amendment with West Coast Code Consultants up to $2,665,520
• Easement agreement for a pedestrian bridge at 3100 San Pablo Avenue
• Ordinance amending dockless shared mobility system operator permits
• Proposed 300,000 square foot R&D building at EmeryStation Overland

The Emeryville City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $596,320 contract amendment for plan checking services, and moved an easement agreement for a pedestrian bridge at 3100 San Pablo Avenue to the action calendar, approving it separately. The Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending dockless scooter permit terms, and passed resolutions supporting inclusive redistricting, the Freedom to Walk Act (AB 1238), and the Surplus Land Act (AB 1271). Council Member Patz announced his resignation due to an employment opportunity, and the Council agreed to expedite filling his vacancy.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-37 (SEIU MOU extension) and Resolution 21-38 ($596,320 contract amendment for plan checking, total not to exceed $2,665,520) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-39 authorizing easement agreement with Foundry31 owner for pedestrian bridge at 3100 San Pablo Avenue (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending dockless scooter permit term and removing standard reference (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-40 supporting inclusive redistricting process for Alameda County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-41 supporting AB 1238 (Freedom to Walk Act) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-42 supporting AB 1271 (Surplus Land Act) (5-0)
• Approved naming a day of service to honor Nora Davis (5-0)
• Council Member Patz announced resignation; Council agreed to expedite filling vacancy

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to review existing and anticipated litigation. The council will also receive direction regarding price and terms for several real estate negotiations.

• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street (City Hall Parking Lot) with Orton Development, Inc.
• Real estate negotiations for property between Folger Avenue and 67th Street with LBA RIV-Company XII, LLC.
• Review of existing litigation, including Raq Bey v. Emeryville Police Department.
• Discussion of pending claims against the City.

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session via teleconference, taking action on several litigation and real estate matters. The council voted 5-0 to authorize the City Attorney to defend the city in two lawsuits (Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville and Jon Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville). It also voted 5-0 to deny a claim by Barry Hurtford and to authorize the purchase of a unit at 1500 Park Avenue. All other items were updates only, with no decisions made.

• Authorized City Attorney to defend Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to defend Jon Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville (5-0)
• Denied claim of Barry Hurtford (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of unit at 1500 Park Avenue #322 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the Right to Return Ordinance (ID-2021-155). The session includes presentations by Charles S. Bryant, Chadrick Smalley, and April Shabazz. Late correspondence was submitted from UNITE HERE Local 2850 and regarding SB 93 – Right to Recall.

• Study session for Right to Return Ordinance (ID-2021-155)
• Late correspondence from UNITE HERE Local 2850
• Late correspondence regarding SB 93 – Right to Recall

The City Council held a study session on a proposed Right to Return ordinance for hotel and card club workers, hearing public comment in support. No action was taken; the item will return for a future vote.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on Right to Return ordinance; no action taken

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to approve employment agreements for legal counsel. This included an agreement for Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney and amendments to Michael Guina's contract. The board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Employment agreement for Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney/General Counsel
• Amended employment agreements for Michael Guina as City Attorney/General Counsel
• Approval of various meeting minutes from July 2020 through April 2021

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved two resolutions: one authorizing an employment agreement with Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney/General Counsel from April 24 to October 31, 2021, and another approving amended employment agreements with Michael Guina as City Attorney/General Counsel for periods from July 1, 2018, through July 31, 2022. Both resolutions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, was also approved.

• Approved Resolution No. MA 02-21 authorizing interim city attorney agreement with Andrea Visveshwara (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA 03-21 approving amended employment agreements with Michael Guina (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 13 sets of action minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will review routine consent calendar items. This includes approving recent warrants and the action minutes from the April 6, 2021, meeting.

• ID-2021-159 Warrants (Check Register)
• ID-2021-191 Action Minutes from April 6, 2021

The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions. The Successor Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included an informational report on warrants and approval of the April 6, 2021 action minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted warrants report as informational
• Approved April 6, 2021 action minutes

City Council

The Emeryville City Council approved updated development impact fees and changes to the master fee schedule for fiscal year 2021-2022. The Council also passed mid-year budget amendments for fiscal year 2020-21. Additionally, several contracts for engineering and construction management services were approved.

• Updated Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Amendment to the City Master Fee Schedule for FY 2021-22
• Engineering contract with Schaaf and Wheeler for $88,528.00
• Contract amendment with MNS Engineers for $75,475
• Resolution denouncing xenophobia and anti-Asian racism

The Emeryville City Council approved several resolutions, including updated development impact fees for FY 2021-22, the master fee schedule, and mid-year budget amendments for FY 2020-21. It also approved professional services agreements for engineering projects and a resolution denouncing anti-Asian racism. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 21-31 establishing updated development impact fees for FY 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-32 amending the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-33 denouncing xenophobia and anti-Asian racism (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-34 amending the FY 2020-21 budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-28 authorizing $88,528 for storm drain trash separators engineering (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-29 authorizing $61,595 for Point Emery shoreline protection design (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-30 increasing MNS Engineers contract by $75,475 for South Bayfront Bridge project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-35 appointing Andrea Visveshwara as interim City Attorney (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to amend its 2021 regular meeting schedule. This special meeting also includes standard procedures such as roll call and public comment.

• Resolution ID-2021-199: Amending the 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule of the Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) board held a special teleconference meeting and approved Resolution No. MA 01-21, amending the 2021 regular meeting schedule. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items such as agenda approval and roll call.

• Approved Resolution No. MA 01-21 amending the 2021 regular meeting schedule (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and terms for several real property negotiations. The agenda also includes labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and personnel matters regarding the City Attorney.

• Real estate negotiations for 1001 46th Street, #219
• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street (City Hall Parking Lot)
• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street and portions of 59th Street
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
• Performance evaluation and appointment regarding the City Attorney

This was a special closed session with no public comment and no reportable action on the city attorney appointment. The council voted 3-2 to provide direction to staff on negotiations for the property at 1001 46th Street, #219. Updates and direction were given on negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and 5959 Horton Street, on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, and on the city attorney's performance evaluation.

• Approved (3-2) providing direction to staff on real estate negotiations for 1001 46th Street, #219.
• Provided an update and direction on real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall parking lot/parcel.
• Provided an update and direction on real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street.
• Provided an update on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021.
• Provided an update and direction on the City Attorney's performance evaluation.
• No reportable action on the City Attorney appointment.

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency agenda contains routine administrative items. The body will consider warrants and action minutes from the March 16, 2021, meeting.

• ID-2021-140 Warrants
• Action Minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting (ID-2021-149)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar, which included an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved the final agenda by a 5-0 vote.
• Approved the consent agenda, including an informational report on warrants (ID-2021-140) and the action minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting (ID-2021-149), by a 5-0 vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2021 budget for the Emeryville Transportation Management Association to fund the Emery Go Round Shuttle Service. The meeting also includes a discussion on prohibiting crematories and an audit contract for financial records.

• Approval of $4,639,380 budget for Emery Go Round shuttle service
• Contract with Maze & Associates for financial audits not to exceed $310,443 total
• Amendment to cannabis application review and appeal procedures
• Discussion regarding the prohibition of crematories in Emeryville
• Fifth amendment to engineering services contract for South Bayfront Bridge project

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $4,639,380 budget for the Emery Go Round shuttle service, a $310,443 audit contract with Maze & Associates, and a second reading of a cannabis ordinance amendment. Council Member Medina recused herself from the cannabis vote due to a potential conflict of interest. The council also directed staff to proceed with a process to consider prohibiting crematories, taking the matter to the Planning Commission and back to Council.

• Approved TMA 2021 budget for Emery Go Round shuttle, $4,639,380 (5-0)
• Approved $310,443 audit contract with Maze & Associates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-002 amending cannabis application appeal process (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Bike To Wherever Day (consent)
• Approved $556,368 additional PBID contribution for shuttle (consent)
• Approved fifth amendment to South Bayfront bridge design contract (consent)
• Directed staff to proceed with crematory prohibition process (unanimous)
• Approved CERT Academy training for April-June 2021 (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for properties at 4300 San Pablo Avenue and 4060 Hollis Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential litigation and the appointment of a new City Attorney.

• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street/City Hall parking lot with Orton Development, Inc.
• Discussion of seventeen potential litigation cases
• Appointment of a new City Attorney

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session via teleconference. They received updates on real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue and 4060 Hollis Street, and voted unanimously to approve direction on initiating litigation in 17 potential cases. No reportable action was taken on the City Attorney appointment.

• Approved direction on 17 potential litigation cases (motion by Bauters, seconded by Patz, unanimous 5-0).
• Received updates on real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
• Received updates on real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parcels with Orton Development.
• No reportable action taken on the City Attorney appointment.

City Council

The City Council will review applicants for several positions on the Planning Commission, Budget Advisory Committee, and Commission on Aging. The meeting also includes annual reports from the Bicycle and Pedestrian, Housing, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art committees regarding their 2020 accomplishments and 2021 priorities.

• Appointments to the Planning Commission
• Appointments to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Commission on Aging
• Annual reports from four advisory committees

The City Council interviewed applicants and appointed Henry Symons and Erica Zepko to the Planning Commission, with terms ending June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively. The vote was 4-1, with Vice Mayor Donahue dissenting. The Council also made appointments to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Commission, Budget Advisory Committee, and Commission on Aging. Committee annual reports were presented and discussed.

• Approved Resolution 21-15, appointing Henry Symons and Erica Zepko to the Planning Commission (4-1 vote).
• Approved Resolution 21-16, appointing John Suter to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Commission (5-0 vote).
• Approved Resolution 21-17, appointing Kirsten Walraven to the Budget Advisory Committee (5-0 vote).
• Approved Resolution 21-18, appointing Fran Ternus to the Commission on Aging (5-0 vote).
• Received annual reports from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory, Housing, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art Committees.

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The agenda includes the approval of warrants and action minutes from the March 2, 2021, meeting.

• Warrants (ID-2021-121)
• Action Minutes from March 2, 2021 (ID-2021-112)

The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions. The agency approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants and approval of the March 2, 2021 action minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved informational report on warrants (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of March 2, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to approve a contract with PlaceWorks for the 2023-2031 Housing Element in an amount not to exceed $171,837. The Council also passed resolutions supporting Senate Bill 271 and Assembly Bill 1400. An ordinance regarding cannabis application reviews was presented for consideration.

• Contract with PlaceWorks for Housing Element preparation up to $171,837
• Side letter agreement with Emeryville Police Officers’ Association regarding vacation accrual
• Ordinance amending cannabis application review and appeal processes
• Resolution in support of Senate Bill 271
• Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 1400 (Calcare Act)

The City Council approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1400, the CalCare Act, which would establish a universal single-payer health care program in California. It also approved a resolution supporting Senate Bill 271 and passed the first reading of an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding cannabis application appeals. The consent agenda, including resolutions on a police union side letter, the 2020 General Plan report, and a housing element contract, was approved.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-23 supporting Assembly Bill 1400 (CalCare Act) for single-payer health care.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-22 supporting Senate Bill 271.
• Approved first reading of an ordinance amending Section 5-28.06(d) of the Municipal Code on cannabis application appeals.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-19, a side letter agreement with the Emeryville Police Officers' Association on vacation accrual.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-20, the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-21, a contract with PlaceWorks for the 2023-2031 Housing Element, not to exceed $171,837.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including warrants and minutes from prior meetings.
• Approved the Final Agenda, as amended to reorder action items.

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms of real estate negotiations with Orton Development, Inc. regarding 4060 Hollis Street and adjacent City Hall parcels. The Council will also consider a public employee appointment for the position of City Attorney.

• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parcels
• Public employee appointment for City Attorney

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session via teleconference. They gave direction to negotiators regarding real estate negotiations for several properties, including 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall parking lot. The MESA Board appointed Assistant City Attorney Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney pending contract approval. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Appointed Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney (MESA Board action)
• Gave direction to negotiators on real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parcels

City Council

The City Council will review annual reports and 2021 priorities from the Budget Advisory Committee, the Commission on Aging, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee. These items include presentations regarding committee goals, principles, and accomplishments.

• Budget Advisory Committee's annual report and 2021 priorities
• Commission on Aging's annual report and 2021 priorities
• Economic Development Advisory Committee's annual report and 2021 priorities

The Emeryville City Council held a special teleconference meeting and unanimously accepted three informational reports: the Budget Advisory Committee's annual report on 2020 goals and 2021 priorities, the Commission on Aging's annual report (noting a typo in the minutes referencing 2030), and the Economic Development Advisory Committee's annual report with its economic development strategy. All motions passed 5-0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted the Budget Advisory Committee's annual report for 2020 and proposed 2021 priorities (5-0).
• Accepted the Commission on Aging's annual report for 2020 and proposed 2021 priorities (5-0).
• Accepted the Economic Development Advisory Committee's annual report and economic development strategy (5-0).

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Successor Agency. The body will review warrants, wire transfers, and the check register, as well as minutes from the February 16, 2021, meeting.

• ID-2021-088 Warrants (wire transfers and check register)
• Action Minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a brief teleconference meeting. The council approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants and approval of the February 16, 2021 action minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved the final agenda (5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0), including the warrants informational report and the February 16, 2021 action minutes.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an affordable housing bond administration plan. They are also reviewing new energy and building reach codes. Additionally, the Council will discuss membership requirements for the Budget Advisory Committee.

• Affordable Housing Bond Administration and Expenditure Plan
• Energy and Building Reach Codes
• Master Fee Schedule amendments for dockless mobility systems
• Budget Advisory Committee membership requirements
• Emeryville Center of Innovation development plan

The Emeryville City Council approved resolutions to adopt the Affordable Housing Bond Administration and Expenditure Plan, amend the Master Fee Schedule for dockless scooters, and sponsor SB 591 on intergenerational housing. The Council also directed staff to add resume uploads to committee applications, sent the energy reach codes back to the Sustainability Committee for further study, and scheduled future resolutions on SB 271 and AB 1400.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-11 acknowledging the Alameda County Fire Department's fire inspection report for FY 2019-2020.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-12 amending the Master Fee Schedule for dockless shared mobility systems.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-13 adopting the Affordable Housing Bond Administration and Expenditure Plan and appointing the Budget Advisory Committee as Bond Oversight Committee.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-14 confirming the City as a sponsor of SB 591 and authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support.
• Directed staff to add a resume upload feature to the online committee application; no residency requirement was adopted.
• Sent the energy and building reach codes back to the Sustainability Committee for further study, starting with electrification.
• Scheduled a resolution supporting SB 271 for the March 16 agenda.
• Scheduled a resolution supporting AB 1400 for the March 16 agenda.

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021. The council will also receive direction regarding price and terms for real estate negotiations involving multiple properties.

• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street, City Hall Parking Lot, and City Hall Parcel with Orton Development, Inc.
• Real estate negotiations for 5885 Horton Street, 5959 Horton Street, and part of 59th Street with Amtrak and Emery Station West, LLC.
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021.

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference. No substantive public decisions were made; the council received updates and gave direction on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and on real estate negotiations for properties including 4060 Hollis Street and Horton Street parcels. The meeting was procedural and closed to the public.

• Received update and gave direction on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
• Received update and gave direction on real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parcels
• Gave direction to staff on real estate negotiations for 5885/5959 Horton Street and 59th Street portion

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the implementation of SB 1383. The session focuses on updates for reducing methane emissions from organic waste.

• Study Session ID-2021-070: SB 1383 implementation update for organic waste methane emissions reductions

The Emeryville City Council held a study session on SB 1383 implementation, receiving a staff presentation on reducing short-lived climate pollutants from organic waste. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Heard staff presentation on SB 1383 implementation update

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency meeting consists only of routine procedural items. The agenda includes a review of the check register and approval of action minutes from the February 2, 2021, meeting.

• ID-2021-072 Warrants (Check Register)
• ID-2021-077 Action Minutes of February 2, 2021

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency meeting was largely procedural. The board approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants and the approval of the February 2, 2021 City Council action minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved warrants informational report (5-0)
• Approved February 2, 2021 City Council action minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council approved an ordinance establishing regulations and permits for dockless shared mobility systems in the public right of way. The Council also authorized a sublease with Amtrak for bus bays at the EmeryStation West/Transit Center and an amendment to an AECOM agreement for archaeological services.

• Ordinance establishing regulations and permits for dockless shared mobility systems
• Sublease for bus bays between the City and Amtrak at 5959 Horton Street
• Amendment to AECOM professional services agreement for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge Project

The Emeryville City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a second reading of an ordinance establishing regulations and permits for dockless shared mobility systems (Ordinance No. 21-001), a resolution authorizing a sublease with Amtrak for bus bays at 5959 Horton Street (Resolution No. 21-09), and a resolution extending an AECOM agreement for archaeological services on the South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge project (Resolution No. 21-10). All votes were 5-0. No public hearings or action items were held.

• Approved Ordinance No. 21-001 regulating dockless shared mobility systems (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-09 authorizing Amtrak bus bay sublease at 5959 Horton Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-10 extending AECOM archaeological services agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as a whole (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted warrants report (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes the approval of routine warrants, wire transfers, and check registers. The body will also review action minutes from the January 19, 2021, special closed session and regular meeting.

• Approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check register (ID-2021-053)
• Action minutes from January 19, 2021, special closed session (ID-2021-063)
• Action minutes from January 19, 2021, regular meeting (ID-2021-059)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding cannabis application reviews and dockless shared mobility systems. The meeting also includes appointments to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Economic Development committees. Additionally, the Planning Director will report on recent tree removal permits and parking extensions.

• Ordinance establishing regulations for dockless shared mobility systems in public right of way
• Amendment to cannabis application review and appeal processes
• Appointments to ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Economic Development committees
• Tree removal permits for Doyle Street and Emeryville Greenway
• Extension of Emery Go-Round bus parking at 4555 Horton Street

The Emeryville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 to regulate dockless shared mobility systems, adding handrail requirements and clarifying that locking to trees is prohibited. The council also appointed Jean-Philippe Gorrut to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. A cannabis ordinance amendment was tabled for a future meeting, and no action was taken on the paratransit advisory appointment.

• Approved first reading of dockless scooter ordinance (5-0)
• Appointed Jean-Philippe Gorrut to Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Tabled cannabis ordinance amendment for future discussion
• No action on ACTC Paratransit Advisory appointment
• Approved consent calendar including warrants and minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session regarding fiscal year 2021-2023 planning, budget, and capital improvement program strategies. The session includes a review of a five-year forecast for the General Fund.

• Study session on FY 2021-2023 Planning, Budget and Capital Improvement Program Strategies

The City Council held a study session on the FY 2021-2023 budget and capital improvement program, expressing support for staff's approach to addressing projected budget shortfalls. Council agreed to continue existing priorities and directed staff to add a new priority of electrifying the city fleet and exploring other transportation modes. No formal votes were taken on the budget itself.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Expressed support for staff's budget approach to address shortfalls
• Directed adding new priority of electrifying city fleet
• Directed exploring other transportation modes

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers' Association. The meeting also includes reviews of existing litigation and discussions regarding property terms for 4300 San Pablo Avenue.

• Labor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers' Association
• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
• Review of existing litigation involving the City and Successor Agency
• Discussion of pending legal claims from various individuals

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on January 19, 2021. The only substantive decision was to reject a claim filed by Decathlon, ASO Liberty Mutual (ID-2021-036), approved unanimously 5-0. All other items were updates on labor negotiations, litigation, pending claims, and real estate negotiations, with no other votes taken.

• Rejected claim of Decathlon, ASO Liberty Mutual (ID-2021-036) (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to authorize a permanent financing development loan. This $16,747,486 loan is for the development of affordable housing at 3600, 3610, and 3620 San Pablo Avenue. The agreement involves Resources for Community Development.

• $16,747,486 development loan for affordable housing at 3600, 3610, and 3620 San Pablo Avenue
• Resolution ID-2021-019 regarding a commitment to Resources for Community Development

The Emeryville City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 21-01, authorizing the City Manager to commit to a $16,747,486 permanent financing development loan with Resources for Community Development for affordable housing at 3600, 3610, and 3620 San Pablo Avenue. The motion carried 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Approved $16,747,486 loan to RCD for affordable housing at 3600-3620 San Pablo Ave (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The agency is considering a contract for soil and groundwater remediation at the Corporation Yard Site located at 5679 Horton Street. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2021-2022 administrative budget and payment schedule. Additionally, the body will review recent warrants and meeting minutes.

• $2,710,000 professional services agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for remediation at 5679 Horton Street
• Adoption of the Administrative Budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 21-22)
• Approval of action minutes from December 2020 sessions

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to rename 47th Street between San Pablo Avenue and Doyle Street. The agenda also includes an agreement with Emery Unified School District for after-school programs and police holiday pay.

• Renaming 47th Street to Steve Dain Drive
• MOU with Emery Unified School District for after-school programs ($75,000 annually)
• Side letter agreement with Police Officers’ Association regarding holiday pay
• Budget amendment for Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project
• Application for Alameda County Transportation Commission project nominations