Emeryville public meetings in 2022

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution regarding remote meeting procedures. This item involves making findings to allow for the continuation of meetings held via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-650 regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) met via teleconference and approved a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely. This action was taken pursuant to AB 361.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA27-22 to allow continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on appointments for various community advisory committees. These include roles for the Budget Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, and Public Art Committee. The council will also address appointments for transit, bicycle, and economic development groups.

• Appointments to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Commission on Aging
• Appointments to Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art committees

The City Council approved resolutions to appoint residents and business representatives to seven different city and county advisory committees. All appointments were passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Appointed John Suter to ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Jeffrey Banks to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Navarre Oaks to Budget Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Ellen Strauss to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Appointed Stacy Hunter and Scott Donahue to Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Nicholas Robert to Parks and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Stuart Lynch to Public Art Committee (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2023 budget for the Emery Go-Round shuttle service and several contract amendments for city engineering and housing projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a noise waiver request for work at 4555 Horton Street. Additionally, the Council will consider ordinances to remove certain criminal penalties from the municipal code.

• ETMA 2023 budget for Emery Go-Round shuttle service up to $4,373,552
• Security gate control upgrades at ECCL for $45,068
• ABC license for Prizefighter Bottle Shop at 1320 67th Street
• Contract amendment with PlaceWorks, Inc. for the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Ordinances to remove criminal penalties from the Emeryville Municipal Code

The City Council approved the 2023 budget for the Emeryville Transportation Management Association and authorized several professional service contract amendments. The Council also voted to return to hybrid in-person meetings starting February 7, 2023, and removed criminal penalties from the municipal code.

• Approved 2023 ETMA budget and shuttle service compensation not to exceed $4,373,552 (Reso No. 22-173)
• Approved $45,068 for security gate control upgrades (Reso No. 22-174)
• Approved liquor license for Prizefighter Bottle Shop at 1320 67th Street (Reso No. 22-175)
• Approved $14,000 contract amendment for 2023-2031 Housing Element (Reso No. 22-176)
• Approved $241,479 contract increase for Coastland Civil Engineering (Reso No. 22-177)
• Approved $130,000 contract increase for MNS Engineers for South Bayfront Bridge project (Reso No. 22-178)
• Approved $53,239 contract increase for Brannon Corporation for Point Emery Shoreline project (Reso No. 22-179)
• Adopted ordinances removing criminal penalties and repealing specific municipal code chapters (Ord No. 22-015, 22-016)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will review its regular meeting calendar for February 2023 through January 2024. The agency will also consider a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of recent warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Adoption of the Successor Agency regular meeting calendar for February 2023 through January 2024
• Resolution regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of warrants and check register (ID-2022-664)
• Approval of action minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting

The Successor Agency approved its regular meeting calendar for February 2023 through January 2024. The agency also passed a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely pursuant to AB 361.

• Approved regular meeting calendar for February 2023 through January 2024 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to continue remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including warrants and December 12, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a special meeting on December 12, 2022. The primary action item was a resolution to allow the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-604 regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) approved Resolution No. MA26-22. This action allows the authority to continue holding meetings remotely pursuant to AB 361.

• Approved Resolution No. MA26-22 to allow continuation of remotely held meetings (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element for the city's General Plan. The council also reviewed ordinances to remove criminal penalties from the municipal code and approved updates to council meeting rules.

• Adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Removal of criminal penalties from the Emeryville Municipal Code
• Approval of an electric wheelchair-accessible bus purchase up to $173,118
• Addition of Community Preservation Officer and Management Analyst positions
• Annual card room license for Oaks Card Club

The City Council approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element for submittal to the state for certification. The council also approved several resolutions regarding city staffing, vehicle procurement, and the removal of certain criminal penalties from the municipal code.

• Adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to remove criminal penalties from Municipal Code (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance repealing Title 5 chapters on Criminal Records, Fortunetelling, Minors, and Patrol Services (5-0)
• Approved $173,118 purchase of a wheelchair accessible electric vehicle bus via VW Environmental Mitigation Trust (5-0)
• Approved addition of Community Preservation Officer and Management Analyst positions to FY 2022-2023 budget (5-0)
• Approved annual 2023 card room license for Oaks Card Club (5-0)
• Approved amended City Council Rules of Procedure to discontinue Council Member Liaison roles (5-0)
• Approved continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to certify the November 8, 2022, municipal election results and the outcome of Measure O. The meeting also included the installation of newly elected officials and appointments to various city and regional committees for 2023.

• Certification of November 8, 2022, election results and Measure O
• Installation of two newly elected City Council members
• Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms
• Appointment of Council Members to City Council Committees for 2023
• Appointment of Council Representatives to county, regional, and statewide boards

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, election results and installed two new members. The council appointed John Bauters as Mayor and Courtney Welch as Vice Mayor for one-year terms. Additionally, the council approved committee assignments for the 2023 calendar year.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-162 declaring results of the November 8, 2022, general municipal election (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to new Council Members David Mourra and Kalimah Priforce
• Appointed John Bauters as Mayor and Courtney Welch as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-163 appointing Council Members to City Council Committees for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-164 appointing Council representatives to County, Regional, and Statewide boards for 2023 (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency is holding a special meeting to address administrative matters. The agency will consider a resolution to continue holding public meetings remotely pursuant to AB 361. The agenda also includes reviewing warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings (ID-2022-605)
• Approval of warrants and check register (ID-2022-641)
• Approval of November 15, 2022, meeting minutes (ID-2022-629)

The Successor Agency approved Resolution No. SA21-22 to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361. The agency also approved the final agenda, the consent agenda, and the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. SA21-22 to continue remotely held meetings (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved ID-2022-641 Warrants informational report
• Approved November 15, 2022 action minutes

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to consider a resolution regarding remote meetings. The board will review findings required to allow the continuation of meetings held via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-584 to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved Resolution No. MA25-22 to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361. The board also approved the final agenda for the meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA25-22 to allow continued remote meetings (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council is meeting in closed session to review pending litigation and real property negotiations. The council will consider a claim from Sunny Pak and receive direction regarding the price and terms for several real estate transactions.

• Review of legal claim ID-2022-599 (Sunny Pak)
• Real property negotiations for 5890, 5900 and 6150 Christie Avenue
• Real property negotiations for 1121 40th Street, Unit 3107
• Real property negotiations for 1277 66th Street
• Real property negotiations for 1500 Park Avenue, #322

The City Council approved an additional $148.59 in settlement funds for rental care charges related to the Sunny Pak claim. No reportable actions were taken regarding four other real estate negotiations discussed during the closed session.

• Approved $5,340.59 total settlement for Sunny Pak claim (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contracts and local ordinances. Key discussions include selecting developers for the Christie Avenue housing project and approving engineering services for transit lane enhancements. The council also addressed updates to building and fire codes.

• $2,198,806.84 contract with Diablo Engineering Group for 40th Street transit lanes
• Developer selection for Christie Avenue housing redevelopment
• $56,000 contract with KNN Public Finance for Measure C bond advisory services
• Adoption of updated California Building Standards Code and local amendments
• Amendment to Kidango, Inc. contract regarding food inflation costs

The City Council approved EAH Housing as the primary developer for the redevelopment of 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue. The council also authorized a $2.1M contract for transit-only lanes on 40th Street and adopted updated building and fire codes.

• Approved EAH Housing as first choice developer for Christie Avenue sites (5-0)
• Approved $2,198,806.84 contract with Diablo Engineering Group for 40th Street transit lanes (5-0)
• Approved $56,000 contract with KNN Public Finance, LLC for Measure C bond program (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 contract amendment for Alta Planning + Design for Active Transportation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code and local amendments (Ord No. 22-013 and 22-014)
• Approved contract amendment with Kidango, Inc. to reduce services due to inflation (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Annual Development Impact Fee Report (5-0)
• Approved continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency is reviewing warrants and check registers. The agency will also consider a resolution regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings.

• Resolution to allow for the continuation of remotely held meetings
• Review of warrants, wire transfers, and check registers
• Approval of November 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Successor Agency approved Resolution No. SA20-22 to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361. The agency also approved the consent agenda, including an informational report on warrants and the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. SA20-22 to continue remotely held meetings (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2022-602 regarding Warrants, Wire Transfers, and Check Register
• Approved Action Minutes of the November 1, 2022 meeting

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved an employment agreement for Paul Buddenhagen as City Manager. The board also approved a side letter with SEIU regarding dispatch shift differentials and authorized the continuation of remote meetings.

• Employment agreement for Paul Buddenhagen as City Manager
• Side letter with SEIU regarding dispatch shift differential
• Resolution to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved an employment agreement for City Manager Paul Buddenhagen. The board also approved a side letter with SEIU regarding dispatch shift differentials and a resolution to continue remote meetings.

• Approved employment agreement for City Manager Paul Buddenhagen (4-0)
• Approved side letter with SEIU regarding dispatch shift differential (4-0)
• Approved resolution to continue remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361 (4-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session regarding real property negotiations. The discussion focuses on determining direction for the price and terms of specific parcels.

• Real property negotiations for 3602 Adeline Street, 1122 36th Street (APN: 005-0480-004), and 1122 36th Street (APN: 005-0480-003)

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for properties on Adeline Street and 36th Street. No reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The Emeryville City Council met to approve several professional service contracts and municipal code amendments. Key decisions included authorizing new software for the Police Department and making temporary sidewalk cafe regulations permanent. The Council also addressed building code updates and a city manager employment agreement.

• Contract with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. for police software not to exceed $422,000
• Professional services agreement with PlaceWorks for a street tree audit up to $80,124
• Contract with Crossroad Lab for transportation design services for $190,000
• Ordinance making temporary sidewalk cafe and parklet regulations permanent
• Employment agreement for Paul Buddenhagen as City Manager for MESA

The City Council approved the employment agreement for new City Manager Paul Buddenhagen. The Council also passed several resolutions for police software, street tree audits, and transportation design, and made pandemic-era sidewalk cafe regulations permanent.

• Approved employment agreement for City Manager Paul Buddenhagen (4-0)
• Approved $422,000 contract with Sun Ridge Systems for police CAD & RMS software
• Approved $80,124 contract with PlaceWorks for street tree audit
• Approved $190,000 contract with Crossroad Lab for active transportation design
• Adopted Ordinance 22-011 making pandemic-era sidewalk cafe and parklet regulations permanent
• Adopted Ordinance 22-012 amending 'Cabarets And Dances' code
• Appointed John Bauters and Ally Medina to eSC eSkootr Championship subcommittee (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-148 to continue remotely held meetings (4-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes the approval of warrants and previous meeting minutes. The agency will also consider a resolution to allow for the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361.

• Resolution to continue remotely held meetings under AB 361
• Approval of warrants and check register
• Approval of October 18, 2022, meeting minutes

The Successor Agency adopted a resolution to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361. The agency also approved the final agenda, the consent agenda, and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. SA19-22 to continue remotely held meetings (4-0)
• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2022-558 Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the October 18, 2022 meeting

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to deliberate on various legal matters, including existing litigation and pending claims. The agenda includes real estate negotiations for several properties, such as the Amtrak Station Parcel on Horton Street. Additionally, the council will address the appointment or employment of a City Manager.

• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Real estate negotiations for Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Discussion of existing litigation involving Swagelok Company
• Appointment or employment of a City Manager
• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue

City Council

The Emeryville City Council held a special study session to discuss the development process for the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The session included presentations regarding the CIP roadmap and development process.

• ID-2022-525: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2028 Development Process

The Emeryville City Council held a special study session on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) development process for 2023-2028. Staff presented the CIP roadmap and answered council questions, but no decisions, approvals, or votes were made. The meeting was procedural only.

• No substantive decisions made; session was informational only

City Council

The City Council met to approve several infrastructure contracts and local regulatory updates. Key items included a construction contract for the Storm Drain Large Trash Separator Project and the adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code. The Council also reviewed grant agreements and public hearing items regarding sidewalk cafe regulations.

• $688,000 contract with K.J. Woods Construction Inc. for the Storm Drain Large Trash Separator Project
• Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and local amendments
• $50,000 annual grant from the City of Oakland for the 8 To Go Paratransit Shuttle Service
• Public hearing on making temporary sidewalk cafe and parklet regulations permanent
• $10,000 donation from Stanford Health Care to the Community Services Department

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve the first reading of an ordinance making temporary COVID-19 regulations for sidewalk cafes and parklets permanent. The council also approved a $688,000 contract for a storm drain trash separator project and a $50,000 grant agreement with Oakland for paratransit shuttle service. Two items related to building and fire code adoption were continued to the November 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved first reading of ordinance making sidewalk cafe and parklet regulations permanent (5-0)
• Approved $688,000 contract with K.J. Woods Construction for storm drain trash separator project (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 grant agreement with Oakland for paratransit shuttle service (5-0)
• Approved $42,565 contract amendment with Schaaf and Wheeler for trash separator design (5-0)
• Approved lease with Hong Kong East Ocean Restaurant for 3199 Powell Street (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 donation from Stanford Health Care for community events (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for street work, excluding Nov 26-27 (5-0)
• Continued building code and fire code adoption items to Nov 1, 2022

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The agency will review the check register and warrants under item ID-2022-537. The body will also consider the action minutes from the October 4, 2022, meeting.

• ID-2022-537 Warrants and Check Register
• Action Minutes of the October 4, 2022, meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met on October 18, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, which included an informational report on warrants (ID-2022-537) and the action minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting (ID-2022-529). The meeting was conducted by teleconference under Brown Act waivers extended by Assembly Bill 361. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural approvals were made.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0): Informational report on warrants (ID-2022-537)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0): Action minutes of October 4, 2022 meeting (ID-2022-529)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss personnel and real estate matters. The agenda includes the appointment or employment of a City Manager and labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021. The council will also discuss price and terms for negotiations regarding the Emeryville Art Center property.

• City Manager appointment or employment (ID-2022-510)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
• Real estate negotiations for Emeryville Art Center at 4060 Hollis Street

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session to discuss the appointment of a city manager, labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, and real estate negotiations for the Emeryville Art Center property. No votes or decisions were reported from the closed session.

• No substantive decisions reported; meeting was entirely closed session

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a special meeting on October 4, 2022. The agenda included a resolution to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-495 regarding the continuation of remote meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority board unanimously approved Resolution No. MA21-22, making the required findings to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The vote was 5-0.

• Approved Resolution No. MA21-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several amendments to the Marketplace Redevelopment Project, including a $20 million contribution to the city. The Council also authorized a contract increase for environmental services related to the South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge Project. Other actions included approving a facade grant and addressing transportation requests.

• $20 million contribution from Marketplace Redevelopment Project
• EKI Environment and Water, Inc. contract increase to $441,500
• $72,508 facade grant for Grand Craftsman Supply
• Height change on Parcel B from 120 feet to 175 feet
• Resolution opposing two statewide gaming ballot measures

The City Council approved two ordinances amending the Marketplace Redevelopment Project: one transferring townhome requirements between parcels and increasing height limits on Parcel B to 175 feet, and another removing the obligation to provide 18 affordable housing units on Parcel A in exchange for a $20 million monetary contribution to the city. The council also approved a resolution opposing two statewide ballot measures that would expand gaming in California, and a resolution granting a noise ordinance waiver for night work related to the Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 22-009 amending Marketplace PUD/PDP to transfer 10 townhome units from Parcel A to Parcel F and increase height limit on Parcel B to 175 feet (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-010 amending Development Agreement to remove Parcel A affordable housing obligation in exchange for $20 million payment to city (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-130 granting noise ordinance waiver for night beach cleaning work for Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-131 opposing two statewide ballot measures that would expand gaming in California (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-132 making required findings to continue remotely held meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-128 appropriating $72,508 from Economic Development Fund for a façade grant to Daryl M. Rush Builder - Grand Craftsman Supply (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-129 authorizing amendment to EKI Environment and Water contract for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge project, increasing compensation by $26,000 to $441,500 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, minutes, and informational reports (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency is reviewing warrants and minutes from the September 20, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361.

• Warrants and check register (ID-2022-497)
• September 20, 2022, action minutes (ID-2022-509)
• Resolution for continuing remote meetings under AB 361 (ID-2022-494)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a teleconference meeting on October 4, 2022. The only action item was the unanimous approval (5-0) of Resolution No. SA18-22, making required findings to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361. The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. SA18-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes consideration of public employee appointment or employment for the City Manager.

• Public employee appointment or employment related to City Manager ID-2022-505

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a City Manager appointment and existing litigation. The council will also receive direction regarding real estate negotiations for the Emeryville Art Center and 3199 Powell Street.

• Appointment of City Manager (ID-2022-481)
• Litigation: Kortz v. CA Department of Transportation
• Litigation: Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville, et al.
• Real estate negotiations for Emeryville Art Center at 4060 Hollis Street
• Real estate negotiations for 3199 Powell Street

The Emeryville City Council met in closed session to discuss the appointment of a city manager, existing litigation, and real estate negotiations. No decisions were reported out of closed session in the minutes.

• Discussed public employee appointment for City Manager (ID-2022-481) in closed session
• Conferred with legal counsel on Kortz v. CA Department of Transportation litigation
• Conferred with legal counsel on Jon Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville litigation
• Received direction on real estate negotiations for Emeryville Art Center property
• Received direction on real estate negotiations for 3199 Powell Street property

City Council

The City Council will review amendments to the Marketplace Redevelopment Project, including a height increase on Parcel B and a $20 million contribution in exchange for removing residential obligations. The agenda also includes a contract for environmental documents for 5801 Christie Avenue and an ordinance regarding council member salaries.

• Marketplace Redevelopment Project height increase on Parcel B from 120 to 175 feet
• $20 million contribution to the City in exchange for removing residential obligations on Parcel A
• Contract with Urban Planning Partners up to $315,234 for Christie Avenue project environmental documents
• Ordinance to increase City Council member salaries effective January 1, 2023
• Acceptance of a $10,191.60 grant for police department energy devices

The City Council approved amendments to the Marketplace Redevelopment Project, including transferring townhome requirements and increasing building height on Parcel B to 175 feet. It also approved a $20 million payment from the developer in exchange for removing the obligation to provide 18 affordable housing units on Parcel A. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Marketplace PUD/PDP to transfer 10 townhome units to Parcel F and increase Parcel B height to 175 feet (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Development Agreement to remove Parcel A residential obligation in exchange for $20 million payment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-123 authorizing $315,234 contract with Urban Planning Partners for CEQA document at 5801 Christie Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-124 supporting Resources for Community Development's IIG grant application for Nellie Hannon Gateway Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-125 naming bus shelter art program after Sharon Wilchar and re-establishing recognition policy subcommittee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-126 accepting $10,191.60 JAG grant for police conducted energy devices (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-127 authorizing no-cost solar/battery study with East Bay Community Energy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-008 increasing City Council member salaries effective January 1, 2023 (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine procedural items for the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency. The body will review warrants and approve action minutes from meetings held on September 6, 2022.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2022-470)
• Action minutes from the September 6, 2022, special meeting (ID-2022-475)
• Action minutes from the September 6, 2022, regular meeting (ID-2022-478)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a brief teleconference meeting on September 20, 2022. The council unanimously approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants and approval of action minutes from prior meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved warrants informational report (ID-2022-470)
• Approved action minutes of Sept 6, 2022 closed session (ID-2022-475)
• Approved action minutes of Sept 6, 2022 regular meeting (ID-2022-478)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to review a proposed contract scope. The item concerns developing a comprehensive street tree audit and a roadmap for expanding the city's street tree inventory.

• Proposed contract scope for a street tree audit and expansion roadmap (ID-2022-441)
• CEQA determination: Exempt under Section 15061(b)(3)

The City Council held a study session on a proposed scope of contract for a comprehensive street tree audit and roadmap to expand Emeryville's tree inventory. No formal action was taken; the item was discussed only.

• Discussed proposed scope for street tree audit contract (no vote)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to allow the continuation of remote public meetings. This action follows provisions in California Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-437 regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority board voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. MA20-22, making required findings to continue holding remotely conducted meetings under AB 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Resolution No. MA20-22 allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to consider the appointment of a new City Manager. The Council will also discuss real estate negotiations for properties on Christie Avenue and Powell Street, as well as a pending legal claim.

• City Manager appointment (ID-2022-413)
• Real estate negotiations for 5890, 5900 and 6150 Christie Avenue
• Real estate negotiations for 3199 Powell Street
• Legal claim of Stephanie Merchant (ID-2022-462)

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session on September 6, 2022, and voted unanimously (5-0) to deny a claim by Stephanie Merchant. The council also discussed real estate negotiations for properties on Christie Avenue and Powell Street, and considered the appointment of a city manager, but no decisions were reported on those items.

• Denied claim of Stephanie Merchant (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to review several items, including an affordable housing project on San Pablo Avenue. The agenda also included updates to police equipment policy and various city service contracts.

• Affordable housing development at 4300 and 4310 San Pablo Avenue
• Adoption of Police Department policy regarding military equipment
• $165,000 contract for business license tax revenue services
• $86,487 agreement for file migration and Microsoft licensing
• $273,904.45 purchase of five F150 Lightning electric trucks

The Emeryville City Council unanimously approved several items, including a second reading of an ordinance for an intergenerational affordable housing project at 4300 and 4310 San Pablo Avenue, and a resolution to purchase five electric Ford F-150 trucks for the Public Works Department. The council also introduced a first reading of an ordinance to increase council member salaries by 5% per year for five years since 2017.

• Approved second reading of ordinance for affordable housing project at 4300/4310 San Pablo Ave (5-0)
• Approved purchase of five 2023 F150 Lightning EV trucks for $273,904.45 (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance to increase council salaries by 5% per year since 2017 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Prohousing Designation Program (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing continued investment in Local Agency Investment Fund (5-0)
• Approved resolution for $165,000 contract with HdL Companies for business license tax services (5-0)
• Approved resolution for $86,487 agreement with Xerillion for file migration and Microsoft licensing (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting funds for 40th Street Transit-Only Lanes project (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency reviewed warrants and meeting minutes from July and August 2022. The agency also approved resolutions regarding Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) deposits and the continuation of remote public meetings.

• Resolution authorizing continued investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
• Resolution making findings to allow continuation of remotely held meetings via AB 361
• Review of warrants and check register
• Approval of July 19, 2022, and August 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency approved a resolution allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361 and adopted the consent agenda, including warrants, prior meeting minutes, and a resolution authorizing continued investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No substantive debate or public comment was recorded.

• Approved Resolution No. SA17-22 allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA16-22 authorizing continued investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund (5-0)
• Approved warrants (ID-2022-444) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 special meeting (5-0)

City Council

This special meeting of the Emeryville City Council focused on a resolution regarding remote meeting procedures. The council considered ID-2022-421, which provides findings to allow for the continuation of remotely held meetings under Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-421 regarding the continuation of remote public meetings

The Emeryville City Council held a special teleconference meeting on August 16, 2022, with four members present and Mayor Bauters absent. The council approved the final agenda and passed a resolution to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361, both by a 4-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will consider a resolution to permit the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361. This item is being presented in conjunction with MESA and City Council agendas.

• Resolution ID-2022-420 regarding findings to allow continued remote meetings

The Successor Agency approved a resolution making required findings to continue holding remotely conducted meetings under AB 361. The vote was 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to consider a resolution regarding remote meeting procedures. The board will review findings required to allow the continuation of meetings held via teleconference pursuant to AB 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-419 regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) board voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution making required findings to continue holding remotely conducted meetings under California Assembly Bill 361. The action was taken during a special teleconference meeting on August 16, 2022. Chair John J. Bauters was absent.

• Approved Resolution ID-2022-419 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will consider appointing Adam Politzer as Interim City Manager and approving his employment agreement. The board will also review amendments to the pay and benefits plan for unrepresented employees and discuss continuing remote meetings.

• Appointment of Adam Politzer as Interim City Manager
• Resolution amending the pay and benefits plan for unrepresented employees
• Resolution to allow the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Discussion on scheduling a special meeting in August regarding remote meeting findings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved a resolution appointing Adam Politzer as interim city manager and authorizing an employment agreement, with a 5-0 vote. The board also approved resolutions to continue remote meetings under AB 361 and to amend the pay and benefits plan for unrepresented employees. A special meeting was scheduled for August 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. to consider further remote meeting findings.

• Approved Resolution No. MA18-22 appointing Adam Politzer as interim city manager (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA17-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA16-22 amending pay and benefits plan for unrepresented employees (5-0)
• Scheduled special MESA meeting for August 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of July 5, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to negotiate price and terms for several real property parcels, including 5959 Horton Street and the 59th Street Extension. The agenda also includes discussions regarding existing litigation and the City Manager position.

• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Negotiations for price and terms of 59th Street Extension portion
• Property negotiations for Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4 with Amtrak
• Discussion of existing litigation involving Swagelok Company
• Public employee appointment or employment regarding the City Manager

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session via teleconference on July 19, 2022. The only substantive action was approving a motion to join an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, supporting the respondents. The council also approved a $1,246 payment on a claim by Devin Bosley. All other closed session items—litigation, real estate negotiations, and a city manager appointment—resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved joining amicus brief in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (5-0)
• Approved $1,246 payment on Devin Bosley claim (5-0)
• No reportable action on Swagelok litigation
• No reportable action on wireless facility modification case
• No reportable action on Kortz v. Caltrans
• No reportable action on real estate negotiations for Amtrak parcels
• No reportable action on city manager appointment

City Council

The Council will conduct public hearings regarding the EmeryStation Overland development and an affordable housing project on San Pablo Avenue. The agenda also includes consent items such as a street maintenance contract and a grant for traffic safety improvements.

• $1,628,218 contract for annual street rehabilitation and maintenance
• 300,000 square foot EmeryStation Overland R&D building proposal
• Affordable housing development at 4300 and 4310 San Pablo Avenue
• $48,000 grant for traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvements
• Ordinance regarding mass timber construction as a community benefit

The City Council approved a conditional use permit and design review for a 300,000-square-foot research and development building with a six-level parking structure on the block bounded by Overland Avenue and 62nd, 63rd, and Hollis Streets. The council also approved several other items, including a $1.63 million street rehabilitation contract, a $48,000 traffic safety grant, and the appointment of Adam Politzer as interim city manager. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved EmeryStation Overland Project CUP and design review (5-0)
• Approved $1,628,218 street rehabilitation contract with CF Contracting (5-0)
• Approved $48,000 traffic safety grant from California OTS (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Adam Politzer as interim city manager (5-0)
• Approved RFP for Adeline sites redevelopment (5-0)
• Approved $260,000 investment advisory contract with Chandler Asset Management (5-0)
• Approved first reading of military equipment policy ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of intergenerational affordable housing ordinance (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will consider a resolution to allow for the continuation of remote meetings. The body will also discuss scheduling a special meeting in August regarding findings for continuing remote meetings.

• Resolution to continue holding remote meetings (ID-2022-400)
• Discussion on adding a special meeting in August regarding remote meeting findings (ID-2022-407)
• Approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check register (ID-2022-386)
• Approval of July 5, 2022, closed session action minutes (ID-2022-392)
• Approval of July 5, 2022, regular meeting action minutes (ID-2022-397)

The Successor Agency approved Resolution SA14-22, making required findings under AB 361 to continue holding meetings remotely. It also approved scheduling a special meeting on August 16, 2022, at 5:01 p.m. to consider further remote meeting findings. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution SA14-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved adding a special Successor Agency meeting on August 16, 2022, at 5:01 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including warrants, prior meeting minutes, and closed session minutes (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion involves existing litigation, Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO, involving the Successor Agency and Swagelok Company.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Swagelok Company litigation (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)

In a special closed session, the Emeryville City Council voted 5-0 to accept a settlement agreement in the Successor Agency to the Former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency and the City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et al. litigation. The settlement includes a $33 million lump sum cash payment to the Successor Agency, a structured settlement of three defendants' contribution claims against Hanson/Marchant assigned to Emeryville, and an agreement to continue litigating the assigned claims as a 'tag-along' to Emeryville's claims against defendant Hanson. The decision was reported out of closed session by City Attorney Kennedy.

• Accepted settlement agreement in Swagelok litigation (5-0)
• Approved $33 million lump sum cash payment to Successor Agency
• Agreed to structured settlement of three defendants' contribution claims against Hanson/Marchant
• Agreed to continue litigating assigned claims as 'tag-along' to Emeryville's claims against Hanson

Public Financing Authority

The July 5, 2022, meeting of the Emeryville Public Financing Authority consists of procedural items. The agenda is limited to the approval of minutes from a previous meeting held in July 2021.

• Approval of July 6, 2021, meeting minutes (ID-2021-356)

The Emeryville Public Financing Authority met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar, which included the action minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting. No action items were listed, and no public comments or ex parte communications were reported. The meeting adjourned after about one minute.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of July 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Community Development Commission of Emeryville

This meeting consists of procedural items and the approval of past meeting minutes. No other action items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the July 6, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes

The Community Development Commission of Emeryville held a brief teleconference meeting on July 5, 2022. The commission unanimously approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, which included the action minutes from the July 6, 2021 regular meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned after about two minutes.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of July 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will review minutes from a June 21, 2022, special meeting. The board will also consider a resolution to allow the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Approval of June 21, 2022, MESA special meeting minutes
• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) met via teleconference and unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the June 21, 2022 action minutes, and Resolution No. MA15-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 21, 2022 action minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA15-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several routine consent items and holding public hearings on major local developments. Key discussions include a proposed 3% increase to the Property and Business Improvement District levy and a conditional use permit for a new research and development building.

• Proposed 3% increase for the Property and Business Improvement District annual assessment levy
• Conditional Use Permit for a 300,000 square foot R&D building at Overland Avenue
• $74,782 grant to Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program for food and clothing distribution
• $219,491.66 contract with Rubicon Landscape Corporation for city-wide landscape maintenance
• Increased compensation for Wood Rodgers engineering services up to $1,075,794

The City Council approved the FY2022-23 Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) annual assessment levy with a 3% increase on all parcels, along with the preliminary budget submitted by ETMA. The council also approved a series of consent items, including contracts for paratransit services, food/clothing distribution, landscape maintenance, and engineering services. The EmeryStation Overland Project was continued to the July 19, 2022 meeting due to a noticing error. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY2022-23 PBID assessment levy with 3% increase (5-0)
• Approved $142,000 amendment to '8 To Go' paratransit agreement (5-0)
• Approved $74,782 grant to ECAP for food/clothing distribution (5-0)
• Approved $219,491.66 landscape maintenance contract with Rubicon (5-0)
• Approved $417,836 increase for Wood Rodgers engineering services (5-0)
• Approved $74,782 grant to ECAP for food/clothing distribution (5-0)
• Approved $417,836 increase for Wood Rodgers engineering services (5-0)
• Continued EmeryStation Overland Project to July 19, 2022

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency met to approve routine warrants and meeting minutes. The agency also passed a resolution to allow for the continuation of remote public meetings under AB 361.

• Resolution to continue remotely held meetings (ID-2022-354)
• Approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check register (ID-2022-362)
• Approval of June 21, 2022, meeting minutes (ID-2022-366)

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency met via teleconference and approved the consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes. The only action item was a resolution making required findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361, which passed unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants and June 21, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA13-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to review and approve the minutes from several previous meetings. This agenda consists only of routine consent calendar items.

• Minutes from May 3, 2022, regular meeting
• Minutes from May 17, 2022, special meeting
• Minutes from May 17, 2022, closed session
• Minutes from June 7, 2022, special meeting

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a routine teleconference meeting, approving the final agenda and consent calendar, which included action minutes from four prior meetings. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned after about an hour. One public comment was made regarding committee vacancy notifications.

• Approved final agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 3, May 17, and June 7 meetings (4-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider various appointments to local boards and commissions. This includes selecting members for the Planning Commission, Housing Committee, and several advisory committees for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

• Appointments to the Planning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2025
• Appointments to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Housing, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art committees

The Emeryville City Council approved appointments to the Planning Commission and six advisory committees for FY 2022-23. All appointments were approved by a 4-0 vote with Vice Mayor Medina absent. A substitute motion to appoint Yang Ming to the Planning Commission failed for lack of a second.

• Appointed Rodney Henmi, David Mourra, Jordan Wax to Planning Commission, terms ending June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee appointments: Travis Close, Thomas Modic, Jordan Wax (4-0)
• Approved Budget Advisory Committee appointments: David Kritzberg, Fran Quittel (4-0)
• Approved Economic Development Advisory Committee appointments: Rob Fong, Brittany Jernigan, Javier Contreras, Mary Lou Thiercof, James Dustin Durham (4-0)
• Approved Housing Committee appointments: Charice Duckworth, Yang Ming, Rodrigo Jacomet, Daniel Killian (4-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Committee appointments: Andrea Brewer, Gail Donaldson, Patricia Weber (4-0)
• Approved Public Art Committee appointments: Edythe Bresnahan, Jean Goldman, Harley Jensen, Vickie Jo Sowell, Theresa Munoz, Judith Wetterer (4-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a closed session to conduct real estate negotiations. The discussion involves reviewing direct terms with EAH, Inc. regarding the property located at 4300 San Pablo Avenue.

• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue (ID-2022-314)
• Conference with real property negotiator involving EAH, Inc.

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session via teleconference on June 21, 2022, to discuss real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. The minutes record no substantive decisions, only procedural items.

• No reportable actions taken on 4300 San Pablo Avenue negotiations

City Council

The City Council will consider survey results regarding a possible revenue measure for the November ballot. The agenda also includes discussions on Christie Avenue redevelopment and several professional service contracts.

• Discussion of survey results for a potential November ballot revenue measure
• Contract amendment with West Coast Code Consultants up to $3,475,494
• Adoption of the 2022 Housing Affordability Table
• Contract with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative advocacy up to $270,000
• Redevelopment plans and RFP release for Christie Avenue properties

The City Council voted 4-0 to direct staff to prepare legislation for a November ballot revenue measure, with no changes to the ballot language, to be brought back on July 5. The council also approved several consent items, including resolutions for Volkswagen environmental mitigation funds, building division contracts, the 2022 Housing Affordability Table, legislative advocacy services, and an ordinance extending temporary outdoor seating permits. Additionally, the council declared three Christie Avenue properties as exempt surplus land and authorized release of an RFP for their redevelopment.

• Directed staff to prepare November revenue measure ballot language (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-75 for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust application
• Approved Resolution 22-76 amending WC3 building services contract by $500,000
• Approved Resolution 22-77 for new WC3 building services contract up to $1,137,074
• Adopted 2022 Housing Affordability Table (Resolution 22-78)
• Approved Townsend Public Affairs advocacy contract up to $270,000 (Resolution 22-79)
• Declared 5890, 5900, 6150 Christie Ave as exempt surplus land (Resolution 22-81)
• Authorized RFP release for Christie Avenue redevelopment (Resolution 22-82)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will conduct a regular meeting to address routine items. The agenda includes reviewing the check register and approving action minutes from June 7, 2022.

• ID-2022-329 Warrants (Check Register)
• Action Minutes of the June 7, 2022, Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the June 7, 2022, Regular Meeting

The meeting was procedural only. The agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included warrants and approval of prior meeting minutes. No action items were listed, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final agenda (4-0, Medina absent)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and prior minutes (4-0, Medina absent)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to review the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan. The session includes a review of the public review draft.

• Review of Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan

The City Council held a study session to review the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting was conducted via teleconference under AB 361.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on draft 2023-2031 Housing Element (no action taken)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a closed session regarding real property negotiations. The discussion involves setting direction for the price and terms of specific land parcels. These include properties on Adeline Street and 36th Street.

• Real property negotiations for 3602 Adeline Street
• Real property negotiations for 1122 36th Street

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on June 7, 2022, to discuss real estate negotiations for three properties on Adeline and 36th Streets. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and no public comments or ex parte communications were reported. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Held closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for 3602 Adeline Street and two 1122 36th Street parcels
• No reportable actions taken during closed session

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved amendments to its regular meeting schedule for June and July 2022. The board also passed a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely under AB 361.

• Resolution to add regular meetings in June and July 2022
• Resolution to allow the continuation of remote meetings via teleconference

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved two resolutions: one adding regular meetings in June and July 2022, and another making required findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361. Both passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. MA13-22 adding June and July 2022 regular meetings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA14-22 allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to adopt the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and approve several municipal contracts. Items included agreements for internet connectivity, food services at the Emeryville Child Development Center, and a public art mural project. The council also passed ordinances regarding outdoor dining permits and bicycle registration.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget
• $80,000 contract for a public art mural at 1456 63rd Street
• $99,720 agreement with TPx for fiber internet connectivity
• $88,000 food services contract for Emeryville Child Development Center
• Ordinance eliminating bicycle license and registration requirements

The Emeryville City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-23 operating budget (Resolution 22-65) and set the appropriations limit at $132,398,346 (Resolution 22-66). The council also adopted an urgency ordinance and a regular ordinance to extend expedited permitting for temporary outdoor restaurant and bar seating during the COVID-19 pandemic. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 operating budget (Resolution 22-65, 5-0)
• Set FY 2022-23 appropriations limit at $132,398,346 (Resolution 22-66, 5-0)
• Adopted urgency ordinance extending outdoor dining permit expiration (Ordinance 22-003, 5-0)
• Introduced regular ordinance extending outdoor dining permit expiration (first reading, 5-0)
• Approved $96,000 contract with Second Sight Video for broadcasting services (Resolution 22-57, 5-0)
• Approved $88,000 food services agreement with Kidango, Inc. (Resolution 22-61, 5-0)
• Approved $80,000 public art mural agreement with Guillaume Ollivier (Resolution 22-63, 5-0)
• Eliminated bicycle license and registration requirements (Ordinance 22-002, 5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency met to approve the fiscal year 2022-23 operating budget. The agency also passed a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely and reviewed routine financial warrants.

• Appropriation of $29,832,727 into the 2022-23 operating budget
• Resolution to allow the continuation of remote meetings
• Approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check register
• Approval of May 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Emeryville Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency approved a resolution appropriating $29,832,727 into its Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating budget (Resolution No. SA11-22, 5-0). It also approved a resolution allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361 (Resolution No. SA12-22, 5-0). The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $29,832,727 appropriation for FY 2022-23 operating budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA11-22 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA12-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and May 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special closed session on May 17, 2022. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the appointment or employment of a public employee for the City Manager position.

• Public employee appointment/employment related to City Manager (ID-2022-270)

The City Council held a special closed session and unanimously voted to accept the resignation of City Manager Christine Daniel, effective July 31, 2022. The motion was made by Vice Mayor Medina and seconded by Council Member Donahue, with all five members voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Accepted resignation of City Manager Christine Daniel, effective July 31, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss two development items. The agenda includes reviewing recommendations for the Marketplace Redevelopment Project and discussing the 58Fifty Shellmound Life Science Tower.

• Marketplace Redevelopment Project (Parcels A, B, and F) development agreement modifications
• 58Fifty Shellmound Life Science Tower at 5850 Shellmound Way

The City Council met in a special study session to discuss two development items: the Marketplace Redevelopment Project Parcels A, B, and F, and the 58Fifty Shellmound Life Science Tower at 5850 Shellmound Way. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and public comment only.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Discussed Marketplace Development Agreement modifications (no action)
• Discussed 58Fifty Shellmound Life Science Tower project (no action)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to permit the continuation of meetings held via teleconference. This action follows provisions in California Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-256 regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a special teleconference meeting and unanimously approved Resolution No. MA12-22, which makes the required findings to continue holding remotely conducted meetings under AB 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda and minutes were approved without discussion or public comment.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA12-22 to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential ballot measures for the November 2022 election. The Council is also reviewing an ordinance to remove bicycle registration requirements. Additionally, members will consider a resolution regarding the continuation of remote meetings.

• Ordinance to eliminate bicycle license and registration requirements
• Discussion on possible ballot measures for November 2022
• Resolution to allow the continuation of remotely held City Council meetings
• Review of warrants, wire transfers, and check registers

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance eliminating bicycle license and registration requirements, and directed staff to conduct polling on an amended RPTT ballot measure for November 2022. The council also approved a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361 and adopted the consent agenda.

• Approved first reading of ordinance eliminating bicycle license requirements (5-0)
• Approved conducting polling on amended RPTT ballot measure (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-056 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and prior meeting minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency is reviewing meeting minutes and warrants. The agency will also act on a resolution regarding the continuation of remotely held meetings under AB 361.

• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of warrants and check register
• Action minutes from May 3, 2022, closed session
• Action minutes from May 3, 2022, regular meeting

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency met by teleconference and approved Resolution No. SA10-22, making required findings under AB 361 to continue holding remotely. The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported.

• Approved Resolution No. SA10-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to review applications for various community advisory committees and regional bodies. The agenda included consideration of individuals for the Budget Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Housing Committee, and Public Art Committee. Several resolutions regarding these appointments were noted as already approved.

• Appointment of Franco Herrera to the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Dr. Walt Watman to the Commission on Aging
• Appointments for the Emeryville Transportation Management Association
• Appointments for the Housing Committee
• Appointment of Xan Walker to the Public Art Committee

The Emeryville City Council approved four resolutions appointing members to the Commission on Aging, Emeryville Transportation Management Association, Housing Committee, and Public Art Committee. No action was taken on the Budget Advisory Committee appointment. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 22-42 appointing Dr. Walt Watman to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-43 appointing Elizabeth Cooley and Robert Lee to Emeryville Transportation Management Association (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-44 appointing Dicko Ba to Housing Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-45 appointing Xan Walker to Public Art Committee (5-0)
• No action taken on Budget Advisory Committee appointment

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The meeting includes discussions regarding a claim filed by Michael Addy and existing litigation involving the Swagelok Company.

• Claim of Michael Addy (ID-2022-222)
• Litigation: Successor Agency/City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et. al.

The City Council held a special closed session via teleconference and voted unanimously to deny a pending claim by Michael Addy and tender the City's defense to the East Bay United Soccer Club's insurer. No reportable action was taken on existing litigation involving the Successor Agency and Swagelok Company. The meeting was procedural and adjourned after about 25 minutes.

• Denied claim of Michael Addy (ID-2022-222) and tendered defense to East Bay United Soccer Club's insurer (5-0)
• No reportable action on litigation vs. Swagelok Company (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is reviewing memorandum of understanding extensions for CAMP and SEIU Local 1021 employees. The board is also considering amendments to the pay and benefits plan for unrepresented employees. Additionally, the authority will address continuing remote meetings via teleconference.

• MOU extension for CAMP employees
• MOU extension for SEIU Local 1021
• Amendments to the pay and benefits plan for unrepresented employees
• Resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved three resolutions: extending MOUs with CAMP and SEIU employees, amending the pay and benefits plan for unrepresented employees, and making findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361. All items passed unanimously 5-0. The meeting was procedural and brief, adjourning at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved CAMP MOU extension (Resolution MA08-22, 5-0)
• Approved SEIU MOU extension (Resolution MA09-22, 5-0)
• Approved pay and benefits plan amendment for unrepresented employees (Resolution MA10-22, 5-0)
• Approved AB 361 findings to continue remote meetings (Resolution MA11-22, 5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing budget amendments for the 2021-22 fiscal year and discussing the preliminary budget for 2022-23. The meeting also includes a discussion on making COVID-era parklets permanent. Additionally, the Council will address updates to the Master Fee Schedule and various labor agreements.

• Amending the City's Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Discussion of making COVID parklets permanent
• Contract amendment with Clifford Moss not to exceed $60,000
• Labor MOU extensions for police and city employee unions

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the FY 2021-22 budget, a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2022-23, and several resolutions authorizing contract amendments and labor MOU extensions. Council also discussed making COVID parklets permanent and the preliminary FY 2022-23 budget, providing direction to staff. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget amendments (Resolution 22-50, 5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Master Fee Schedule amendment (Resolution 22-49, 5-0)
• Approved $60,000 contract amendment with Clifford Moss for revenue measure assessment (Resolution 22-46, 5-0)
• Approved resolution acknowledging Alameda County Fire Department 2021 inspection report (Resolution 22-47, 5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting California Cultural District Program extension (Resolution 22-48, 5-0)
• Approved EPOA MOU extension side letter (Resolution 22-51, 5-0)
• Approved CAMP, SEIU, and unrepresented employee MOU extensions (Resolutions 22-52, 22-53, 22-54, 5-0)
• Approved AB 361 remote meeting continuation findings (Resolution 22-55, 5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency is considering a resolution to allow for continued remote public meetings under AB 361. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to allow continuation of remote meetings (ID-2022-214)
• Approval of warrants and check register (ID-2022-209)
• Approval of April 19, 2022, closed session minutes
• Approval of March 1, 2022, regular meeting minutes

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution No. SA09-22, making required findings to continue remotely held meetings under AB 361. The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported.

• Approved Resolution No. SA09-22 for remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and prior meeting minutes (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to amend its 2022 regular meeting schedule. The board approved a resolution to add an additional regular meeting in May 2022.

• Resolution ID-2022-185: Amending the 2022 regular meeting schedule to add a meeting in May 2022

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved a resolution adding a regular meeting in May 2022 to its 2022 meeting schedule. The vote was unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved Resolution No. MA07-22 adding a May 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special study session regarding the Marketplace Redevelopment Project for Parcels A, B, and F. The session includes a review of plan excerpts from September 2021 and a letter dated April 4, 2022.

• Study Session ID-2022-192: 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 presentations from staff and the applicant. No formal decision was made, but the Council approved forming an ad hoc committee of Mayor Bauters and Vice Mayor Medina to negotiate agreement terms and report back at a future meeting.

• Approved formation of ad hoc committee to negotiate Marketplace project terms (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Successor Agency will meet in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The agenda includes discussions on several existing lawsuits and pending claims against the city.

• Existing litigation involving Swagelok Company, et. al.
• Wireless facility modification requests under the Spectrum Act
• Harris v. City of Emeryville
• Pending claim of Holly Sullinger
• Kortz v. CA Department of Transportation

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session via teleconference and took one substantive action: denying a pending claim by Holly Sullinger (ID-2022-172) on a 5-0 vote. All other closed session items were litigation discussions with no reportable action taken.

• Denied claim of Holly Sullinger (ID-2022-172) (5-0)
• No reportable action on wireless facility litigation (ID-2022-038)
• No reportable action on Kortz v. Caltrans (ID-2022-039)
• No reportable action on Swagelok litigation (ID-2022-040)
• No reportable action on Reed et al. v. City (ID-2022-042)
• No reportable action on Welch v. Safe Harbor Marinas (ID-2022-043)
• No reportable action on Harris v. City (ID-2022-044)
• No reportable action on Hurford v. City (ID-2022-195)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on updated development impact fees for fiscal year 2022-2023 and a new police department policy regarding military equipment. The agenda also includes contract amendments for professional services and child care funding.

• Public hearing on updated Development Impact Fees for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Introduction of ordinance adopting Emeryville Police Department Policy 707: Military Equipment
• Second amendment to West Coast Code Consultants contract, increasing total amount not to exceed $2,975,494
• Resolution authorizing a contract with the California Department of Education for child care services
• Modification of liquor license conditions for the South Bayfront Retail/Mixed Use Project

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 to process routine items. The agenda includes reviewing warrants and approving minutes from April 5, 2022. No new action items are listed for this session.

• ID-2022-184 Warrants (Check Register)
• Action Minutes of the April 5, 2022 Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to review pending litigation and conduct labor negotiations. The agenda includes legal matters involving the City and its Successor Agency, as well as sessions with several employee organizations.

• Litigation: Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)
• Litigation: Successor Agency/City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)
• Labor negotiations with CAMP
• Labor negotiations with EPOA
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on April 5, 2022. The council discussed existing litigation and labor negotiations with three employee organizations, but no reportable actions were taken on any item. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• No reportable action on litigation case Jon Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville (ID-2022-149)
• No reportable action on litigation case Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company (ID-2022-148)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with CAMP (ID-2022-150)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with EPOA (ID-2022-151)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 (ID-2022-152)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special study session regarding two development topics. These include the Marketplace Redevelopment Project for Parcels A, B, and F, as well as Adeline sites.

• Marketplace Redevelopment Project Parcels A, B and F study session
• Adeline Sites study session

The City Council held a study session but made no final decisions. It voted unanimously to continue the Marketplace Redevelopment Project study session (Item 6.1) to the April 19, 2022 meeting, and also continued the item during agenda approval. The Adeline Sites study session (Item 6.2) was heard with staff presentation and public comment, but no action was taken.

• Continued Item 6.1 (Marketplace Redevelopment Project) to April 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved final agenda with continuation of Item 6.1 (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) is considering a resolution regarding remote meeting procedures. The item involves making findings to allow the continuation of meetings held via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution ID-2022-168 regarding the continuation of remote meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a special teleconference meeting and approved Resolution No. MA06-22, which makes required findings to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361. The resolution passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Resolution No. MA06-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the EmeryStation Overland development project and a request to remove an ADA parking zone on 45th Street. The meeting also includes approvals for shoreline protection and park renovation contracts.

• $820,800 contract for Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project
• $301,135 contract for Davenport Mini-Park Renovation Project
• Ordinance regarding recall rights for hotel and card room employees
• Review of EmeryStation Overland project at 1580 62nd Street
• Request to remove ADA parking zone at 1048 45th Street

The City Council approved several items, including a second reading of an ordinance adding a 'Right to Recall' for hotel and card room employees (Ordinance No. 22-001). They also approved contracts for the Davenport Mini-Park renovation ($301,135) and the Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project ($820,800), and authorized continued remote meetings under AB 361. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 22-001 adding 'Right to Recall' for hotel and card room employees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-33 authorizing $301,135 contract with Bay Construction for Davenport Mini-Park renovation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-34 authorizing $820,800 contract with Brannon Corporation for Point Emery Shoreline Protection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-35 allowing continued remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved removal of ADA blue disabled parking zone at 1048 45th Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met on April 5, 2022. The agenda included reviewing meeting minutes from March 15, 2022, and processing warrants and wire transfers. A resolution was presented regarding the continuation of remote meetings.

• Resolution to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings
• Approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check register
• Action minutes from the March 15, 2022 closed session
• Action minutes from the March 15, 2022 regular meeting

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency met via teleconference and approved Resolution No. SA08-22, making required findings to continue remotely held meetings under AB 361. The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported.

• Approved Resolution No. SA08-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, wire transfers, and check register (5-0)
• Approved action minutes from March 15, 2022 special and regular meetings (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review annual reports from the Public Art, Housing, and Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committees. These reports cover committee goals and accomplishments for 2021 as well as proposed priorities for 2022.

• Public Art Committee's 2021 annual report and 2022 priorities
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee's 2021 annual report and 2022 priorities
• Housing Committee's 2021 annual report and 2022 priorities

The Emeryville City Council met via teleconference and heard annual reports from the Public Art, Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory, and Housing Committees, including their 2021 accomplishments and 2022 priorities. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was informational. The council approved the final agenda unanimously.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Received Public Art Committee annual report (no vote)
• Received Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee annual report (no vote)
• Received Housing Committee annual report (no vote)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to review existing litigation and conduct labor negotiations. These sessions involve legal counsel regarding two lawsuits and bargaining with three employee organizations.

• Litigation: Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)
• Litigation: Successor Agency/City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)
• Labor negotiations with CAMP
• Labor negotiations with EPOA
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, Local 1021

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session via teleconference on March 15, 2022. The council discussed existing litigation and labor negotiations with employee organizations, but no reportable action was taken on any item. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

• No reportable action on litigation case Jon Reed et al. v. City of Emeryville (ID-2022-149)
• No reportable action on litigation case Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company (ID-2022-148)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with CAMP (ID-2022-150)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with EPOA (ID-2022-151)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 (ID-2022-152)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will review minutes from special meetings held on March 1, 2022. The board will also consider a resolution to allow the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Approval of March 1, 2022, closed session minutes
• Approval of March 1, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Resolution to allow continuation of remote meetings via AB 361

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) met via teleconference and approved a resolution (No. MA05-22) making required findings to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from prior meetings. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported.

• Approved Resolution No. MA05-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 1, 2022 special meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council is reviewing a resolution to purchase four Ford Explorer Hybrid police vehicles for an amount not to exceed $239,249.68. The Council will also consider an ordinance regarding recall rights for hotel and card room employees and a noise waiver for construction at 6701 Shellmound Street.

• Purchase of four Ford Explorer Hybrid police vehicles not to exceed $239,249.68
• Noise ordinance waiver for JS Builders LLC at 6701 Shellmound Street
• Ordinance regarding 'Right to Recall For Hotel And Card Room Employees'
• Requesting EBCE enroll accounts in Renewable 100 service
• Appropriation of $2,500 for 2022 Bike to Wherever Day sponsorship

The Emeryville City Council denied a noise ordinance waiver requested by JS Builders LLC for Saturday work at 6701 Shellmound Street (Bayview Apartments) on March 19, 26, and April 2, 2022. The motion to deny passed 4-1, with Mayor Bauters dissenting. The council also approved several consent items, including the purchase of four police vehicles, the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and a $2,500 sponsorship for Bike to Wherever Day. Additionally, the council approved a resolution requesting East Bay Community Energy to enroll all accounts in Renewable 100 service, and introduced an ordinance on 'Right to Recall for Hotel and Card Room Employees'.

• Denied noise waiver for Saturday work at 6701 Shellmound Street (4-1)
• Approved purchase of four Ford Explorer Hybrid police vehicles up to $239,249.68 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Appropriated $2,500 for 2022 Bike to Wherever Day sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved sending letters of support for San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting EBCE enroll all accounts in Renewable 100 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Right to Recall for Hotel and Card Room Employees ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution to continue remotely held meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will consider a resolution to allow the continuation of remote public meetings pursuant to AB 361. The agenda also includes approval of warrants and minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution regarding continuation of remote meetings under AB 361
• Approval of ID-2022-138 Warrants
• Review of March 1, 2022 action minutes

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved the consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes. The only substantive action was approval of Resolution No. SA07-22, making required findings to continue remotely held meetings under AB 361, passed unanimously (5-0). No other decisions were made.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including warrants and March 1, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA07-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review annual reports and proposed 2022 priorities for several city committees. These items include updates from the Budget Advisory Committee, the Commission on Aging, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The reports cover committee goals and accomplishments from the 2021 calendar year.

• Budget Advisory Committee annual report and 2022 priorities
• Commission On Aging annual report and 2022 priorities
• Economic Development Advisory Committee annual report and 2022 priorities
• Economic Development Strategy attachment

The Emeryville City Council met via teleconference and heard annual reports from the Commission on Aging, Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Budget Advisory Committee. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, and it adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Heard Commission on Aging annual report and proposed 2022 priorities
• Heard Economic Development Advisory Committee annual report and proposed 2022 priorities
• Heard Budget Advisory Committee annual report and proposed 2022 priorities

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to review a pending legal claim from Kim Khemera. The council also plans to conduct labor negotiations with the CAMP, EPOA, and SEIU Local 1021 unions.

• Pending litigation claim of Kim Khemera (ID-2022-112)
• Labor negotiations with Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees
• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers' Association
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, Local 1021

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to approve an employment agreement for John Kennedy as City Attorney. The board also reviewed the minutes from a special meeting held on February 15, 2022.

• Approval of employment agreement for John Kennedy as City Attorney
• Review of action minutes from the February 15, 2022, special meeting

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved Resolution No. MA04-22, authorizing an employment agreement with John Kennedy as City Attorney and allowing the Chair to execute it. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The meeting also approved the final agenda and the minutes from the February 15, 2022 special meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. MA04-22 for City Attorney employment agreement with John Kennedy (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of February 15, 2022 special meeting

City Council

The Council approved a pilot program to provide visual arts grants using $50,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund. The meeting also included reports on proposed developments, including a new grocery store at Bay Street and a 14-story life science tower.

• $50,000 visual arts grant pilot program
• Annual Cabaret License for Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café
• Proposed 48,446 square foot grocery store at Bay Street
• Proposed 14-story life science tower at 5850 Shellmound Way
• Employment agreement for John Kennedy as City Attorney

The Emeryville City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to issue an annual cabaret license to BMZ Enterprises, LLC, dba Rudy's Can't Fail Café, for calendar year 2022. The council also approved resolutions for a new city attorney employment agreement, a pilot program for visual arts grants, and community grant recipients. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 22-23 for Marina Park and Powell Street lighting project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-24 for annual cabaret license to Rudy's Can't Fail Café (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-25 for employment agreement with City Attorney John Kennedy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-26 for $50,000 pilot program for visual arts grants (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-27 for community grant recipients (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency meeting includes routine administrative items. The agenda covers the review of warrants and the check register, as well as the approval of action minutes from the February 15, 2022, meeting.

• ID-2022-111 Warrants and Check Register
• Action minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency meeting was largely procedural, with the approval of the final agenda and consent calendar. The consent agenda included an informational report on warrants and approval of the February 15, 2022 meeting 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 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The agenda includes a discussion of case ID-2022-098, involving Jon Reed and others against the City of Emeryville.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)
• Discussion of case ID-2022-098: Jon Reed, Laura Berry, Frank Eugene Moore III, Gabriel Smithson, and Where Do We Go Berkeley v. City of Emeryville, et al.

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference to discuss existing litigation in the case Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville (U.S.D.C. Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR). No reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and the interim city attorney reported out accordingly. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

• Held closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)
• Took no reportable actions during the closed session

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to approve minutes from several January 2022 sessions. The board also reviewed a resolution to add meetings in March 2022 and findings required to continue holding meetings remotely.

• Resolution to add March 2022 meetings to the regular schedule
• Resolution regarding the continuation of remote meetings via AB 361
• Approval of January 18, 2022, special closed session minutes
• Approval of January 18, 2022, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of January 24, 2022, special closed session minutes

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a brief special meeting via teleconference. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes from prior meetings and a resolution amending the 2022 meeting schedule to add March meetings. It also approved a resolution making required findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of Jan 18 and Jan 24, 2022 meetings
• Approved Resolution No. MA02-22 amending 2022 meeting schedule to add March meetings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA03-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a construction contract for TCEP - Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures. The Council will also consider a new street sweeping schedule and professional planning services contracts. Additionally, items include grant applications for senior center activities and recycling programs.

• $2,269,819.11 contract with Bay Cities Paving and Grading, Inc. for TCEP - Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures
• $100,000 contract with Urban Planning Partners (UPP) for on-call planning services
• Proposed new schedule and route for street sweeping services
• Acceptance of a $20,000 Calrecycle grant program
• Application for Alameda County Area Agency on Aging funding for Senior Center activities

The City Council approved a $2,269,819.11 contract with Bay Cities Paving and Grading, Inc. for the TCEP Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures project, including up to $454,000 in contingency funds. The council also approved several consent items, including resolutions for senior center funding, on-call planning services, CalRecycle grant acceptance, and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $2,269,819.11 contract with Bay Cities Paving and Grading for quiet zone safety measures (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-18 authorizing application for Alameda County Area Agency on Aging senior center funding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-19 authorizing $100,000 contract with Urban Planning Partners for on-call planning services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-20 accepting $20,000 CalRecycle SB 1383 grant and authorizing future applications (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-21 for TCEP quiet zone construction (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will consider a resolution to allow for continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361. The agenda also includes routine approval of warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of warrants, including wire transfers and check register
• Approval of action minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting

The Emeryville City Council, acting as the Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency, met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar. The only substantive action was the unanimous approval of Resolution No. SA06-22, which makes required findings to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved the Final Agenda (5-0).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including warrants and the February 1, 2022 action minutes (5-0).
• Approved Resolution No. SA06-22 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0).

City Council

The City Council approved several business licenses and a resolution recognizing Black History Month. The Council also authorized the purchase of a 19-passenger electric vehicle bus for the Senior Center for up to $196,618.50. Additionally, the Planning Director reported on recent Planning Commission reviews regarding new developments at Bay Street and Christie Avenue.

• Purchase of a 19-passenger electric vehicle bus for up to $196,618.50
• Annual cabaret licenses for Bank Club Café, Rob Ben’s, The Public Market, and Trader Vic’s
• Annual card room license for The Oaks Card Club
• Amendment to the agreement with Alameda County Fire Department
• Proposed 48,446 square foot grocery store at Bay Street

The City Council approved a second amendment to the fire and emergency services agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. The council also approved five annual cabaret licenses and one card room license, and authorized the purchase of an electric bus for the Senior Center. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved fire services contract amendment with Alameda County Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved cabaret license for Bank Club Café (5-0)
• Approved cabaret license for Rob Ben's Restaurant and Lounge (5-0)
• Approved cabaret license for Emeryville Parcel CFG (DE) LLC / The Public Market (5-0)
• Approved cabaret license for Trader Vic's (5-0)
• Approved card room license for The Oaks Card Club (5-0)
• Approved purchase of electric bus for Senior Center, not to exceed $196,618.50 (5-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Black History Month and flying Pan-African flag (5-0)

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 February 1, 2022. The agenda consists only of routine consent calendar items. These include reviewing warrants, wire transfers, and action minutes from meetings held on January 18, 2022.

• ID-2022-066 Warrants and wire transfers
• Action minutes from the January 18, 2022, special closed session
• Action minutes from the January 18, 2022, regular meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a brief teleconference meeting, approving the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent calendar included an informational report on warrants and wire transfers, and approval of action minutes from January 18, 2022, for both a special closed session and the regular meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved warrants and wire transfers informational report (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of Jan 18, 2022 special closed session (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of Jan 18, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Special Closed Session

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

• Public employee appointment/employment: City Attorney (ID-2022-077)

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session via teleconference on January 24, 2022. The only agenda item was a closed session discussion regarding the appointment or employment of the City Attorney, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:44 p.m.

• No reportable action taken on City Attorney appointment (closed session item 5.1.1)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to review ongoing litigation and conduct real property negotiations. These discussions include the price and terms for various parcels, such as the Amtrak Station Parcel at 5959 Horton Street. The council will also consider a public employee appointment for the City Attorney.

• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Negotiations regarding various platform parcels and bus bays involving Amtrak
• Real property discussions for the 4060 Hollis Street parking lot
• Review of existing litigation, including Swagelok Company and Caltrans cases
• Public employee appointment/employment for City Attorney

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session and took one reportable action: authorizing the City Attorney to defend the lawsuit Barry Hurford v. City of Emeryville (Alameda Superior Court Case No. RG1112527) by a 5-0 vote. All other closed-session items—including litigation, real estate negotiations, and a public employee appointment—received direction only, with no reportable action taken.

• Authorized City Attorney to defend Barry Hurford v. City of Emeryville (5-0)
• Provided direction on Swagelok litigation (no reportable action)
• Provided direction on wireless facility modification appeal (no reportable action)
• Provided direction on Kortz v. Caltrans (no reportable action)
• Provided direction on Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville (no reportable action)
• Provided direction on real estate negotiations for Amtrak station parcels (no reportable action)
• Provided direction on City Attorney appointment (no reportable action)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council is holding a special study session to discuss Christie Avenue sites. This discussion is part of agenda item ID-2022-003.

• Study Session - Christie Avenue Sites (ID-2022-003)

The City Council held a study session to discuss the Christie Avenue sites, with staff presenting and council members asking questions. Public comment was received, but no formal decisions or votes were made during the session. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on Christie Avenue sites; no action taken

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will review minutes from several recent closed sessions and regular meetings. The board is also considering a resolution to allow the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361.

• Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Minutes from December 10, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Minutes from December 21, 2021 Special Closed Session
• Minutes from December 21, 2021 Regular Meeting
• Minutes from January 4, 2022 Special Closed Session

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved Resolution No. MA01-22, making required findings to allow continued remote meetings under AB 361. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. MA01-22 to continue remote meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 10, Dec 21, 2021, and Jan 4, 2022 meetings (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The agency is reviewing contract amendments with EKI Environment and Water, Inc. for remediation at the Corporation Yard and monitoring at the South Bayfront Project. Members will also consider adopting the 2022-23 administrative budget and payment schedule. Additionally, a resolution to transfer several parcels to the City is on the agenda.

• $1,035,000 contract amendment for remediation at 5679 Horton Street
• $100,000 increase for groundwater monitoring at South Bayfront Project Site A
• Transfer of Platform Parcels 3 and 4 and 59th Street Extension to the City
• Adoption of the 2022-23 Administrative Budget and payment schedule

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency approved five resolutions, including a $1.035 million amendment for environmental engineering services at the Corporation Yard site and a $100,000 increase for groundwater monitoring. It also approved the conveyance of platform parcels and the 59th Street Extension to the City, and adopted the administrative budget and ROPS for 2022-23. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution SA01-22: $1.035M amendment for EKI environmental services at Corporation Yard (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA02-22: $100K increase for EKI groundwater monitoring at South Bayfront (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA03-22: Conveyance of Platform Parcels 3 & 4 and 59th Street Extension to City (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA04-22: Continued remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA05-22: Adopted ROPS 22-23 administrative budget (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing survey results to guide the development of a potential revenue measure for voter consideration. The agenda also includes the transfer of several parcels to the City and various professional service contracts.

• Transfer of Platform Parcels 3 and 4 and 59th Street Extension to the City
• Professional services contract for Christie Sites up to $150,000
• Environmental consulting contract for Christie Sites up to $100,000
• Authorization of bids for Annual Street Rehabilitation and Preventive Maintenance Project
• AECOM contract amendment for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge up to $434,066

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve all consent items and several resolutions, including contracts for Christie Sites development services and street rehabilitation. Council directed staff not to pursue a revenue measure for the June ballot and to refer the matter to the Budget and Governance Committee. They also approved sending a letter of support for the I-80/Ashby interchange project with revisions, and approved the FY 2020-21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

• Approved Resolution 22-01 authorizing conveyance of platform parcels and station parcel from Successor Agency to City (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-02 appointing standby officers for Council Member Welch (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-03 authorizing $150,000 contract with David Paul Rosen and Associates for Christie Sites developer services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-04 authorizing $100,000 contract with PES Environmental for Christie Sites environmental consulting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-05 authorizing advertising for bids for FY 2021/22 street rehabilitation project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-06 amending AECOM contract for archaeological services, increasing compensation by $64,635 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-07 making findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Directed not to pursue revenue measure for June ballot, referred to Budget and Governance Committee

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will meet in a special closed session. The agenda includes consideration of a public employee appointment for the position of City Attorney. This meeting is being conducted remotely due to a declared state of emergency.

• Public employee appointment/employment for City Attorney (ID-2022-021)

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session on January 4, 2022, to discuss a public employee appointment for the City Attorney position. No reportable actions were taken, and the mayor reported out accordingly. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

• Held closed session for City Attorney appointment (no reportable action)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 p.m.