Emeryville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special study session regarding ID-2023-418. The discussion focuses on multifamily and commercial accessibility.

• ID-2023-418 Study Session: Multifamily And Commercial Accessibility

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with the CAMP and SEIU Local 1021 employee organizations. The agenda also includes reviewing pending legal claims and discussing real estate negotiations for 1245 Powell St.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP and SEIU Local 1021
• Legal claims from Yolanda Nesbitt and Lisa Wolfe
• Real property negotiations for 1245 Powell St.

City Council

The Emeryville City Council approved several ordinances and contracts during its December 19 meeting. Key decisions included authorizing an automated license plate reader system and implementing new restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers. The council also addressed streetscape projects and professional service agreements.

• Authorization of an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system
• Ordinance adding restrictions on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers
• Amendment to Promenade Center project to allow indoor sports and recreation
• $615,000 contract with ABG Art Group for cultural arts programs
• Professional services contract with MNS Engineers, Inc. up to $2,000,000

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is reviewing contract amendments for the South Bayfront Project's groundwater monitoring program. The body is also considering the regular meeting calendar for February 2024 through January 2025.

• Fifth amendment to EKI Environment and Water contract for South Bayfront Project Site A, increasing amount by $160,000
• Seventeenth amendment to EKI Environment and Water contract for South Bayfront Project Site B, increasing amount by $1,090,000
• Adoption of the Successor Agency regular meeting calendar for February 2024 through January 2025

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to appoint the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms ending in December 2024. The Council also appointed members to various city, county, regional, and statewide boards and committees for the 2024 calendar year.

• Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor for terms expiring December 2024
• Administration of oath to Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Appointments to City Council Committees for 2024
• Appointments to County, Regional, and Statewide boards for 2024

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a special closed session for labor negotiations with two employee organizations. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding ongoing litigation involving the Swagelok Company.

• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
• Legal conference regarding litigation: The Successor Agency/City v. Swagelok Company, et. al.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to add restrictions on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to the municipal code. The agenda also includes a review of the Emeryville Police Department's annual military equipment use report and a noise ordinance waiver for PG&E cable installation.

• Ordinance introducing restrictions on gas-powered leaf blower use
• Emeryville Police Department annual military equipment use report and policy renewal
• Annual card room license for The Oaks Card Club for 2024
• Noise ordinance waiver for PG&E cable installation on Shellmound Street
• Presentation by PG&E

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes the approval of warrants and action minutes from the November 21, 2023, meeting.

• ID-2023-476 Warrants
• ID-2023-468 Action Minutes of the November 21, 2023, meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the status of the City Street Tree Opportunity Study and Report. This meeting is scheduled as a special study session rather than a regular meeting.

• ID-2023-456: Status Of City Street Tree Opportunity Study And Report

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with two employee organizations. The session also includes discussions regarding real estate negotiations for a specific property.

• Labor negotiation with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Labor negotiation with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
• Real property negotiation for 1245 Powell St., Emeryville, CA

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to streamline the development review process for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects. The council will also consider adding indoor sports and recreation as a permitted use at the Promenade Center. Additionally, staff will present an update on the AC Transit Realign Bus Service Network Plan.

• Ordinance to allow indoor sports and remove hour restrictions at Promenade Center
• $310,001 in-lieu payment for 40th Street traffic calming treatments
• $60,000 increase for Regional Government Services human resources contract
• Streamlining development review for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects
• AC Transit Realign Bus Service Network Plan Update presentation

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency is holding a regular meeting on November 21, 2023. The agenda consists of routine consent calendar items, including a review of the check register and approval of minutes from the November 7, 2023, meeting.

• Review of warrants (ID-2023-443)
• Approval of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes (ID-2023-450)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session for labor negotiations with CAMP and SEIU, Local 1021. The meeting also includes discussions regarding real property negotiations for 3602 Adeline Street and 1122 36th Street, as well as potential litigation.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP (ID-2023-173)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, Local 1021 (ID-2023-175)
• Real property negotiation for 3602 Adeline Street and 1122 36th Street
• Discussion of potential litigation/pending claims (ID-2023-434)

City Council

The City Council met to approve the 2024 budget for the Emery Go-Round shuttle service and several infrastructure contracts. The agenda also included a public hearing regarding building conditions for a four-unit replacement at 1271 64th Street.

• Approved $4,505,002 budget for the Emery Go-Round shuttle service via ETMA
• Authorized a contract with Corcus Construction Inc. up to $460,685 for sewer repairs
• Approved the sale of a below market rate unit at 1500 Park Avenue #314 for $355,900
• Approved a sidewalk café permit for Philz Coffee at 5663 Bay Street
• Approved a noise ordinance waiver for paving work on Shellmound and 65th-67th Streets

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of action minutes and review of warrants.

• ID-2023-425 Warrants
• ID-2023-405 Action Minutes of the October 17, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Emeryville City Council is conducting a special study session regarding pollinator protection. The session includes a presentation by Paul Buddenhagen under item ID-2023-416.

• ID-2023-416 Study Session: Protecting Pollinators

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and related agencies will meet in a special closed session. The agenda includes labor negotiations with several employee organizations and discussions regarding existing litigation. Officials will also negotiate price and terms for various real property parcels.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP, EPMA, and SEIU Local 1021
• Legal counsel discussion on Swagelok Company litigation
• Real estate negotiations for the Amtrak Station Parcel at 5959 Horton Street
• Negotiations for property parcels including Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Price and terms negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue

City Council

The City Council reviewed several grant agreements and contract authorizations. These include funding for paratransit services, school programs, and public safety initiatives. The Council also addressed an ordinance to modify various municipal code penalties.

• Appropriation of $734,329 from the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Fund for developer loans for the Nellie Hannon Gateway Project
• Authorization of Microsoft licensing through SHI up to $250,000 over three years
• Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from Oakland for the 8 To Go Paratransit Shuttle Service
• Approval of state grants for traffic safety ($31,500) and alcohol abuse prevention ($40,000)
• Ordinance to repeal and replace various municipal code provisions regarding criminal penalties

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is considering a resolution to authorize a contract with Innovative Construction Solutions. The action involves funding for the FMW Site Demolition and Excavation Project, including a contingency fund for change orders.

• Contract with Innovative Construction Solutions for $7,523,450 for the FMW Site Demolition and Excavation Project (CIP No. 23 EPW003)
• Approval of an additional $1,280,000 as a contingency for change orders for CIP No. 23 EPW003
• Review of ID-2023-411 Warrants

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with the CAMP, EPMA, and SEIU Local 1021 employee organizations. Officials will also confer regarding price and terms for real estate negotiations involving 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP, EPMA, and SEIU Local 1021
• Real property negotiations for 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue

City Council

The City Council will review several items, including the acquisition of a moderate-income housing unit at 1500 Park Avenue. The meeting also includes an ordinance update regarding municipal code penalties and a presentation from the Alameda County Fire Department.

• Acquisition of 1500 Park Avenue #314 for up to $369,500
• AV upgrades for City Council Chamber up to $125,000
• Ordinance to repeal and replace various municipal code provisions
• Memorandum of Understanding with Emeryville Police Management Association
• Alameda County Fire Department Annual Report presentation

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes routine consent calendar items such as warrants and meeting minutes.

• ID-2023-379 Warrants
• ID-2023-384 Action Minutes of the September 26, 2023, meeting

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a special closed session for labor negotiations with three employee organizations. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding five pending claims.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP, EPMA, and SEIU Local 1021
• Claim of Ana Biocini (EM2023-09)
• Claim of Mike Klouvidakis (EM2023-10)
• Claim of Taurice Williams (EM2023-11)
• Claims of William James Roslin and Kevin Franklin

City Council

The City Council is considering an agreement with the City of Berkeley for animal control services. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding recommendations for naming a new city park.

• Animal control services agreement with City of Berkeley up to $61,094 for FY 2023-24
• Animal control services agreement with City of Berkeley up to $85,938 for FY 24-25
• Animal control services agreement with City of Berkeley up to $88,516 for FY 2025-26
• Proclamation of September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Ad Hoc Committee recommendations for naming the new City Park

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This special meeting of the Emeryville Successor Agency consists of routine administrative items. The agency will review the check register and approve action minutes from the September 5, 2023, meeting.

• Review of ID-2023-364 warrants and check register
• Approval of September 5, 2023, action minutes (ID-2023-357)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will convene a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The session also includes discussions on pending legal claims, existing litigation, and real property negotiations.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP, EPMA, and SEIU Local 1021
• Pending claim of Muneer Nageeb Mohamed Ali (EM2023-08)
• Pending claim of Cari McCormick (EM2023-07)
• Existing litigation: Barry Hurford v. City of Emeryville (Case No. RG1112527)
• Real property negotiations for 1245 Powell St. and 1500 Park Avenue #314

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations, pending claims, and real estate. The council approved a settlement payment for a specific litigation case. Other items remained under negotiation or discussion without recorded final outcomes.

• Approved $75,000 settlement for Barry Hurford v. City of Emeryville (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council met to approve several administrative and infrastructure items. The agenda included accepting developer funds for fire station upgrades and authorizing food services at the local child development center. Other items covered street maintenance completions and emergency equipment purchases.

• Acceptance of $1,497,500 in funds for the Hollis Street Fire Station upgrade
• Professional services agreement with Patatas, LLC for food service up to $126,500
• Lease of printing devices from Shamrock Office Solutions totaling $225,900
• Contract amendment with Precision Concrete Inc. for sidewalk repairs up to $253,000
• Purchase of emergency response equipment not to exceed $141,387

The City Council approved several resolutions including a $1,497,500 contribution for the Hollis Street Fire Station emergency operations center upgrade. Other actions included approving a printer lease, food services for the Child Development Center, and an updated investment policy.

• Approved $1,497,500 in-lieu funds for Emergency Operations Center Upgrade/Hollis Street Fire Station (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved $225,900 lease for 22 multi-function printing devices from Shamrock Office Solutions (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Patatas, LLC for food service at Emeryville Child Development Center not to exceed $126,500 (5-0)
• Approved application for up to $136,000 in grant funds for senior center activities (5-0)
• Approved $141,387 purchase of one pump and one woodchipper for emergency response (5-0)
• Approved $208,000 increase to Precision Concrete Inc. contract for sidewalk repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Annual Statement of Investment Policy and delegation of authority to Finance Director/Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Chandler Asset Management to increase assets managed to $200 million (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will review routine consent calendar items. This includes the agency check register and action minutes from the July 18, 2023, meeting. No other action items are listed for this session.

• Review of warrants (ID-2023-349)
• Approval of July 18, 2023, meeting minutes (ID-2023-315)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The agency also approved the action minutes from the July 18, 2023, meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-349 Warrants
• Approved July 18, 2023 action minutes

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss pending litigation and various real property negotiations. The agenda also includes discussions regarding labor negotiations with several employee organizations.

• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers' Association
• Review of litigation involving Swagelok Company
• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, Local 1021

The City Council held a special closed session to discuss litigation, real estate negotiations, and labor relations. The only recorded decision was the approval of a small settlement for towing costs. Other items remained under negotiation or conference with legal counsel.

• Approved $250.00 settlement for towing costs regarding the claim of Michael Hunter (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to change how certain police job classifications are represented. The action involves removing the Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, and Police Chief from the Confidential Administrative, Managerial, and Professional Employees (CAMP) Employee Organization.

• Resolution ID-2023-285: Removing Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, and Police Chief job classifications from CAMP employee organization representation

City Council

The City Council will conduct a special study session focused on the Emeryville Art Center. This meeting is scheduled as a hybrid event held both in-person and via Zoom.

• ID-2023-281 Study Session: Emeryville Art Center

The City Council held a study session regarding the Emeryville Art Center. Council directed staff to create a Task Force to determine the project's process and funding methods. The Council agreed to a hybrid model and project objectives, with majority support to exclude a library.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to form a Task Force for Emeryville Art Center funding and process
• Agreed to hybrid model and project objectives for Emeryville Art Center
• Expressed majority support to not include a library in the Art Center

City Council

The City Council met to review several city contracts and service agreements. Key items included a 3% rate increase for the Property and Business Improvement District and funding for homeless support services. The agenda also covered infrastructure projects and police department grants.

• $881,490 contract with Operation Dignity, Inc. for homeless support services
• $1,475,000 contribution to the Hollis Street Fire Station upgrade
• $149,008 increase for environmental documents at 5801 Christie Avenue
• 3% rate increase for Property and Business Improvement District assessments
• $40,000 Caltrans grant for a Local Roadway Safety Plan

The City Council approved a 3% rate increase for the Fiscal Year 2024 Property and Business Improvement District annual assessment levy. The council also approved several professional services contracts and police department labor agreements. A first reading of an ordinance regarding vehicular traffic and parking was adopted.

• Approved 3% rate increase for FY 2024 Property and Business Improvement District (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 contract amendment for West Coast Code Consultants (5-0)
• Approved $149,008 contract increase for Urban Planning Partners (5-0)
• Approved $1,475,000 in-lieu funds for Emergency Operations Center/Fire Station upgrade (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved $881,490 contract for Operation Dignity, Inc. homeless support services (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 Caltrans grant for Local Roadway Safety Plan (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance amending vehicular traffic and parking code (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Emeryville Police Officers Association (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will meet to review routine agency business. The agenda includes a review of warrants and the approval of action minutes from the July 5, 2023, meeting.

• ID-2023-294 Warrants
• ID-2023-300 Action Minutes of the July 5, 2023, meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The consent calendar included an informational report on warrants and the minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-294 regarding Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the July 5, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Emeryville City Council met to approve appointments for several advisory committees for the 2023-24 fiscal year. These included positions on the Housing, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art committees. The Council also approved new members for the Planning Commission.

• Appointments to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Commission on Aging
• Appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Planning Commission

The City Council approved appointments for several community advisory committees for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The council also appointed two new members to the Planning Commission.

• Appointed Joshua Cohen, Laura McCamy, Jesse Olsen, and Matthew Solomon to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (4-1)
• Appointed Kirsten Walraven to Budget Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Marilee Marringa, Beatriz Rosales, John Suter, Rene Terlet, and Walt Watman to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Appointed Marchelle Huggins, David Kritzberg, and Kyle Weddington to Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Martin Leung, Ned Resnikoff, Sarah Snaga, Janet Shuy, and Erica Zepko to Housing Committee (4-1)
• Appointed Nick Robert to Parks and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Ronald Davis, Emily McPartlon, Sabrina Sellers, Gloria Tanchelev, and Rick Tejada-Flores to Public Art Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Zoe Chafe and Yang Ming to Planning Commission (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding ID-2023-247. The discussion focuses on proposed revised planning regulations and design guidelines for Charles S. Bryant / Navarre Oaks.

• Study Session: ID-2023-247 Objective Development Standards (Charles S. Bryant / Navarre Oaks)

The City Council conducted a study session regarding objective development standards featuring a presentation by Senior Planner Navarre Oaks and consultants from Lexington Planning. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will meet in closed session for labor negotiations. The agenda includes conferences with the Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees, the Emeryville Police Officers' Association, and SEIU Local 1021.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP (ID-2023-173)
• Labor negotiations with EPOA (ID-2023-174)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, Local 1021 (ID-2023-175)

The City Council held a closed session to meet with labor negotiators from CAMP, EPOA, and SEIU Local 1021. Special Counsel Christie Crowl reported that there were no reportable actions taken during the meeting.

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will review minutes from several past meetings. The authority will also consider a resolution regarding amendments to the classification and compensation plan for the Chief Building Official position.

• Resolution approving amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan for the Chief Building Official
• Approval of various meeting minutes from 2022 and 2023 sessions

City Council

The City Council will review a citywide pedestrian and bicycle wayfinding program. The agenda also includes adopting the 2023 Housing Affordability Table and authorizing a grant for food and clothing distribution.

• Citywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Wayfinding Program
• $87,800 grant to Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program (ECAP)
• 2023 Housing Affordability Table adoption
• Sport Fishing Concessions Agreement with Fishemeryville Inc.
• Proclamation of July 2023 as 'Parks Make Life Better!' Month

The City Council approved a citywide pedestrian and bicycle wayfinding program and adopted the 2023 Housing Affordability Table. The council also authorized a grant for homelessness services and approved a sport fishing concessions agreement.

• Approved Citywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Wayfinding Program (5-0)
• Approved $87,800 grant to Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program for food and clothing distribution (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 Housing Affordability Table (5-0)
• Approved second amended and restated sport fishing concessions agreement with Andrew Guiliano d/b/a Fishemeryville Inc. (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023, Special City Council Study Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023, Regular City Council 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 will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2023. The agenda includes reviewing warrants and the agency's check register. The body will also review action minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting.

• Review of ID-2023-253 Warrants and Check Register
• Approval of action minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The meeting was primarily procedural and lasted one minute.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-253 Warrants
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to consider an amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan. This action would authorize the addition of a new Planning Manager position.

• Resolution ID-2023-243: Amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan for a Planning Manager position

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved an amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan. This change authorizes the addition of a Planning Manager position.

• Approved Resolution No. MA03-23 to add a Planning Manager position (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special study session to receive an update regarding multi-family bulky pickup services. This item is identified as ID-2023-216.

• Update on multi-family bulky pickup services (ID-2023-216)

The City Council conducted a special study session featuring a presentation on multi-family bulky pickup services. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken regarding the service update.

• Approved the final agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will meet in a closed session. The meeting includes discussions with labor negotiators and consultations with legal counsel regarding pending claims.

• Labor negotiation with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Labor negotiation with Emeryville Police Officers' Association (EPOA)
• Labor negotiation with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
• Legal counsel discussion regarding claim of Kyle Ching (ID-2023-244)
• Legal counsel discussion regarding claim of Eric Jones (ID-2023-245)

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations and legal claims. The council voted to reject two individual claims. No reportable actions were taken regarding labor negotiations.

• Rejected claim of Kyle Ching (5-0)
• Rejected claim of Eric Jones (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several professional services contracts, including a $2.9 million agreement for building division services. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an ordinance regarding private parking facilities. Additionally, the council will consider police vehicle purchases and noise waivers for street paving.

• Contract with West Coast Code Consultants up to $2,917,998
• Purchase of Ford Explorer HEV and Mach-E electric vehicles up to $271,424.65
• Public hearing on an ordinance for private parking facilities
• Noise waiver for paving work on Shellmound, 65th, 66th, 67th, and Hollis Streets
• '8 To Go' Paratransit Shuttle Service Agreement amendment for $149,800

The City Council approved several professional services contracts for the building division and the purchase of hybrid and electric police vehicles. The council also authorized funding for paratransit services and community development block grants. A proposed ordinance regarding private parking facilities was introduced but not adopted on first reading.

• Approved purchase of one Ford Explorer HEV and four Ford Mach-E vehicles plus equipment for $317,174.55 (5-0)
• Approved $2,917,998 contract with West Coast Code Consultants for building division services (5-0)
• Approved $350,000 contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. for building division services (5-0)
• Approved $149,800 amendment for '8 To Go' paratransit shuttle service (5-0)
• Approved extension of Kidango, Inc. daily meal service for three months (5-0)
• Approved CDBG program agreements with Alameda County for FY 2023-24 and 2024-2026 (5-0)
• Approved SB 1 Project List and appropriation for FY 2023/2024 (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for paving work on Shellmound, 65th, 66th, 67th, and Hollis Streets (4-0, 1 recused)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will review routine consent calendar items. This includes the approval of warrants and action minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2023-236)
• Approval of June 6, 2023, action minutes (ID-2023-238)

The agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. This included the approval of an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved ID-2023-236 Warrants informational report
• Approved June 6, 2023 action minutes

Special Closed Session

The City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations. The discussion involves three specific employee organizations.

• Negotiations with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers' Association (EPOA)
• Negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021

The City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority met in a special closed session to discuss matters involving CAMP, EPOA, and SEIU Local 1021. City Attorney John Kennedy stated that no reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt the city's operating budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The council will also vote on a new real property transfer tax policy and the capital improvement program through 2028. Additionally, they will consider a noise ordinance waiver for marina dredging work.

• Adoption of the FY 2024 and 2025 operating budget
• New Real Property Transfer Tax Policy adoption
• $141,294,720 appropriations limit for fiscal year 2024
• Approval of artists for the Sharon Wilchar Bus Shelter Art Program
• Noise ordinance waiver for marina dredging by Emery Cove Inc.

The City Council approved the operating budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and the Capital Improvement Program for 2023-2028. The council also adopted a new real property transfer tax policy and set a fiscal year 2024 appropriations limit of $141,294,720.

• Adopted Operating Budget for FY 2024 and 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (4-1)
• Set FY 2024 appropriations limit at $141,294,720 (5-0)
• Adopted Real Property Transfer Tax Policy and rescinded Commercial Property Transfer Tax Policy (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Emery Cove Inc. marina dredging (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 maximum contracts for six artists in the Sharon Wilchar Bus Shelter Art Program (5-0)
• Approved $3,535 contract increase for Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting removal of Cuba from U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism List (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is considering a resolution to appropriate $60,913,047 into the fiscal year 2024 operating budget. The body will also discuss approving plans for the FMW Site demolition and excavation project.

• Appropriation of $60,913,047 into the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget
• Approval of plans and specifications for the FMW Site Demolition and Excavation Project (Project No. 23 EPW003)
• Authorization to solicit bids from prequalified contractors for the remediation project

The Successor Agency approved the appropriation of over $60 million for its Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. The agency also approved plans and specifications for the FMW Site Demolition and Excavation Project.

• Appropriated $60,913,047 into the FY 2024 Operating Budget (5-0)
• Approved plans and specifications for FMW Site Demolition and Excavation Project No. 23 EPW003 (5-0)
• Approved the final agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-209 Warrants
• Approved May 16, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session action minutes
• Approved May 16, 2023, Successor Agency meeting action minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session to discuss the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the preliminary budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and council goal setting.

• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2028 study session
• Preliminary Budget discussion for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
• Council Goal Setting

The City Council approved a list of top 10 goals for FY 2024 & 2025. The council also held study sessions regarding the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program and the preliminary budget for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025.

• Approved Council Goals for FY 2024 & 2025 (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will convene a special closed session to discuss legal matters. Discussions include existing litigation, pending claims, and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.

• Litigation: Successor Agency/City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et. al. (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)
• Pending Claim: Shaunette Belle (ID-2023-181)
• Labor Negotiations: Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Labor Negotiations: Emeryville Police Officers' Association (EPOA)
• Labor Negotiations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021

The City Council approved a settlement for a property damage claim filed by Shaunette Belle. The council also held closed session conferences regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approved $346.15 settlement for property damage claim of Shaunette Belle (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council is reviewing contract amendments for citywide maintenance and stormwater services. The Council is also selecting recipients for the Emeryville Community Grant Program. Additionally, the agenda includes a proclamation recognizing May as Affordable Housing Month.

• Contract amendment with George S. Hall, Inc. for maintenance up to $2,220,914
• Stormwater services contract with EOA, Inc. totaling up to $454,200
• Community Grant Program recipients including Big Daddy’s Community Garden and Kala Art Institute
• Proclamation recognizing May as Affordable Housing Month
• Amending membership terms for the Commission on Aging and Parks and Recreation Committee

The City Council approved a list of 10 recipients for the Emeryville Community Grant Program. The Council also authorized contracts for citywide building maintenance and stormwater permit services. Additionally, membership terms for the Commission on Aging and the Parks and Recreation Committee were amended.

• Approved community grant recipients including Big Daddy’s Community Garden and Kala Art Institute (4-1)
• Approved contract extension with George S. Hall, Inc. for building maintenance up to $2,220,914 (5-0)
• Approved $274,200 contract with EOA, Inc. for stormwater permit services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-54 to stagger Commission on Aging membership to 2-year terms (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-55 amending Parks and Recreation Committee composition (5-0)
• Approved action minutes from May 2, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session, Study Session, and Regular Meeting (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes reviewing warrants and approving action minutes from the May 2, 2023, meeting.

• ID-2023-179 Warrants
• ID-2023-185 Action Minutes of the May 2, 2023, meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The consent calendar included an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-179 Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the May 2, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the city's finances. The discussion focuses on the preliminary budget proposed for the upcoming 2024 and 2025 fiscal years.

• Discussion of Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 (ID-2023-166)

The City Council held a study session to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was solely for discussion and staff presentation.

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a special closed session on May 2, 2023. The agenda includes reviewing pending legal claims and conducting a performance evaluation for the City Attorney. Additionally, the council will hold conferences with labor negotiators representing several employee organizations.

• Legal claims from Andrea Arriaga and Marcus Vega-Tatum
• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Labor negotiations with CAMP
• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers' Association (EPOA)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session on May 2, 2023, and took one reportable action: approving a claim of $1,433.86 for property damage related to Andrea Arriaga (ID-2023-147). No other reportable actions were taken on pending claims, a city attorney performance evaluation, or labor negotiations with three employee organizations.

• Approved $1,433.86 property damage claim for Andrea Arriaga (4-0)
• No reportable action on claim of Marcus Vega-Tatum (ID-2023-165)
• No reportable action on city attorney performance evaluation
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with CAMP, EPOA, or SEIU

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items including fire inspection reports and grant authorizations. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the city's master fee schedule for fiscal year 2023-24.

• Grant of $671,429 from California Arts Council for Rotten City - Emeryville Cultural Arts District
• Contract amendment with West Coast Code Consultants Inc. to increase compensation by $711,164
• Public hearing regarding the City of Emeryville Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Planning Director's report on the EmeryStation Research Campus Master Sign Program

The Emeryville City Council approved several consent and public hearing items, including a $671,429 California Arts Council grant for the Rotten City Cultural Arts District, a $711,164 contract extension with West Coast Code Consultants for stormwater and permit inspections, and the FY 2023-24 Master Fee Schedule with an amendment to rename a fee line. All votes were 5-0. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved $671,429 California Arts Council grant for Rotten City Cultural Arts District (5-0)
• Approved $711,164 contract extension with West Coast Code Consultants for stormwater and permit inspections (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Master Fee Schedule with amendment to rename 'Senior Center Cleaning' (5-0)
• Approved resolution acknowledging Alameda County Fire Department 2022 inspection report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, minutes, and informational reports (5-0)
• Approved future agenda items: change Planning Commission rep on Parks & Rec Committee, change Commission on Aging terms to 2 years, and resolution on Cuba (majority support)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes the approval of warrants and a check register. It also involves reviewing action minutes from meetings held on April 18, 2023. No specific action items are listed outside of the consent calendar.

• ID-2023-154 Warrants and Check Register
• Action Minutes of the April 18, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the April 18, 2023, Successor Agency meeting

The meeting was largely procedural. The Agency approved the final agenda, consent calendar (including warrants and prior meeting minutes), and adjourned after about one minute. No substantive decisions or public comments were made.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to review ongoing litigation and real property negotiations. The council will consider price and terms for several parcels, including the Amtrak Station Parcel at 5959 Horton Street. The session also includes a performance evaluation for the City Attorney.

• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Negotiations regarding price and terms for various platform parcels
• Review of existing litigation, including cases involving Swagelok Company
• Performance evaluation for the City Attorney

The City Council held a special closed session to discuss existing litigation, real property negotiations, and a public employee performance evaluation. City Attorney John Kennedy stated that there were no reportable actions taken during the meeting.

• Continued Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Item 9.1) to May 2, 2023
• No reportable actions taken during closed session

City Council

The City Council will review several appointments for local advisory boards and commissions. These include positions for the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Housing Committee, and the Planning Commission.

• Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee appointments
• Budget Advisory Committee appointment
• Economic Development Advisory Committee appointment
• Housing Committee appointments
• Planning Commission appointment

The City Council appointed new members to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Housing Committee. Dianne Martinez was appointed to the Planning Commission. No appointment was made for the Budget Advisory Committee.

• Appointed Robert Prinz, Brooks Jessup, and Samuel Gould to the BPAC (5-0)
• No appointment made for the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointed Virginia Williams to the EDAC (5-0)
• Appointed Melvin Tangonan and Matthew Solomon to the Housing Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Dianne Martinez to the Planning Commission (4-1)

City Council

The City Council approved a loan increase for the 3600 San Pablo Avenue affordable housing project to a total not exceeding $16,747,486. The Council also approved updated development impact fees and a renewed sewer service agreement with EBMUD.

• Loan increase for 3600 San Pablo Avenue affordable housing to $16,747,486
• Appropriation of $4,264,320 for the 3600 San Pablo Avenue project
• Updated development impact fees for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Renewal of sewer service billing agreement with EBMUD
• Reduction of Commission on Aging membership from nine to seven

The City Council approved funding and a loan agreement for the Nellie Hannon Gateway affordable housing project. Other key actions included updating development impact fees and renewing a sewer service agreement with EBMUD. The Council also voted on several state legislative items.

• Approved $4,264,320 appropriation for 3600 San Pablo Avenue project (5-0)
• Approved loan agreement for 3600, 3610, and 3620 San Pablo Avenue up to $16,747,486 (5-0)
• Approved updated Development Impact Fees for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved sewer service billing agreement renewal with EBMUD and Customer Assistance Program (5-0)
• Reduced Commission on Aging membership from nine to seven members (5-0)
• Amended Sustainability Committee regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Supported state bills AB 1532, AB 817, and AB 1285 (5-0)
• Supported state items ACA 1, AB 1307, and SB 423 (4-1)

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 April 18, 2023. The agenda consists of routine administrative items including a review of the check register and approval of minutes from the April 4, 2023, meeting.

• Review of warrants (ID-2023-131)
• Approval of April 4, 2023, action minutes (ID-2023-144)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The meeting included the approval of an informational report on warrants and the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-131 Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the April 4, 2023 meeting

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation. The council will also hold discussions with labor negotiators involving three employee organizations.

• Potential litigation (ID-2023-121)
• Labor negotiations with CAMP
• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers' Association
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, Local 1021

The City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations. City Attorney John Kennedy stated there was no reportable action from the session.

City Council

The City Council approved a license agreement for an emergency women's shelter and a contract with Hello Housing for affordable housing programs. The meeting also included discussions on the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee annual report and the sale of 2023 General Obligation Bonds.

• License agreement with Berkeley Food and Housing Project for a temporary emergency women's shelter at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• $740,256 contract with Hello Housing to assist with affordable homeownership and rental programs
• Authorization of the notice of intention to sell the City's 2023 General Obligation Bonds
• $5,000 appropriation from the Measure BB Bicycle/Pedestrian Fund for Bike to Wherever Day sponsorship

The City Council approved the sale of 2023 General Obligation Bonds and a license agreement for a temporary emergency women's shelter. They also authorized a professional services contract for affordable housing assistance and funded a bicycle event.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-39 to sell 2023 General Obligation Bonds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-36 for a temporary emergency women's shelter at 4300 San Pablo Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-37 for a $740,256 contract with Hello Housing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-38 appropriating $5,000 for 2023 Bike To Wherever Day (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-35 amending Council Rules of Procedure for hybrid meetings (5-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023, meeting minutes for Special Closed Session, Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Requested staff prepare item to reduce Commission on Aging to seven members
• Requested July Study Session for Public Art Center and library options

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will review agency warrants and the action minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting. These items are presented as part of the consent calendar for routine approval.

• ID-2023-113 Warrants (Check Register)
• ID-2023-126 Action Minutes from March 21, 2023

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The agency approved an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved ID-2023-113 Warrants informational report
• Approved March 21, 2023 action minutes

City Council

The City Council will review annual reports from three committees regarding their 2022 accomplishments and 2023 priorities. These include the Housing, Parks & Recreation, and Public Art committees.

• Housing Committee's 2022 annual report and 2023 proposed priorities
• Parks & Recreation Committee's 2022 annual report and 2023 proposed priorities
• Public Art Committee's 2022 annual report and 2023 proposed priorities

The City Council approved the final agenda. The meeting included presentations from the Housing, Parks & Recreation, and Public Art committees regarding their 2022 accomplishments and 2023 priorities, but no further actions were recorded.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss specific personnel matters. The agenda includes a public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney.

• Public employee performance evaluation for ID-2023-099 City Attorney

The City Council met in a special closed session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney. Mayor Bauters stated that no reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items, including a contract amendment for building division services. The agenda also includes authorizing grant requests for climate adaptation and expressing support for state healthcare legislation.

• Contract amendment with West Coast Code Consultants up to $2,841,714
• Grant funding request for Emeryville Crescent climate adaptation study
• Support for Assembly Bill 1690 (the Calcare Act)
• Appointment of standby officers for council member succession
• Approval of the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The City Council approved several resolutions via the consent agenda, including a contract increase for building services and support for a single-payer health care program. The council also approved the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorized grant funding requests for climate adaptation.

• Approved $1,704,640 contract amendment for West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) building division services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-34 supporting Assembly Bill 1690 (Calcare Act) for single-payer health care (5-0)
• Approved 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to request grant funding for Emeryville Crescent Climate Adaptation and Habitat Restoration study (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-30 appointing standby officers for Council Members Kaur and Priforce (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Accepted informational reports on warrants and Parks and Recreation Committee recommendations (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is reviewing a resolution to authorize bidder pre-qualification for a demolition and soil excavation project at 5679 Horton Street. This action follows an order from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control regarding site remediation. The agenda also includes routine approval of warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Bidder pre-qualification for demolition and soil excavation at 5679 Horton Street
• Approval of warrants and check register
• Approval of March 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The Successor Agency approved a resolution to request pre-qualification of bidders for demolition and soil excavation at 5679 Horton Street. This action follows an endangerment order from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control.

• Approved Resolution No. SA07-23 to authorize bidder pre-qualification for demolition and soil excavation at 5679 Horton Street (5-0)
• Approved the final agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including the ID-2023-092 Warrants report and March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-1)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing annual reports and proposed priorities for three city committees. These include the Budget Advisory Committee, the Commission On Aging, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

• Budget Advisory Committee Annual Report on 2022 goals and 2023 priorities
• Commission On Aging Annual Report on 2022 goals and 2023 priorities
• Economic Development Advisory Committee Annual Report on 2022 goals and 2023 priorities

The City Council approved the final agenda. The council received presentations and answered questions regarding annual reports and priorities for the Budget Advisory Committee, the Commission on Aging, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special study session regarding the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process. The session includes a process update and check-in led by Mohamed Alaoui and Josie Ahrens.

• ID-2023-040 Study Session: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2028 Process Update And Check In

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2028 process update. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the final agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to receive direction regarding the price and terms of real estate negotiations. The discussion involves properties located at 3602 Adeline Street and 1122 36th Street.

• Real property negotiation for 3602 Adeline Street and 1122 36th Street (APNs 005-0480-01, 005-0480-004, 005-0480-003)

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for properties at 3602 Adeline Street and 1122 36th Street. City Attorney John Kennedy stated that no reportable action was taken.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing mid-year budget adjustments for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting also includes discussions on committee rosters, regional board appointments, and teleconference implementation.

• Contract amendment for Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project increasing compensation by $14,958.21
• Mid-year budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Appointment of City Council members to various city committees through December 31, 2023
• Appointment of representatives to county, regional, and statewide boards and commissions
• Amendment to the Transportation Committee regular meeting schedule

The City Council approved a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. Other actions included appointing council members to various committees and boards and increasing a contract for shoreline protection.

• Approved mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2022-23 (5-0)
• Approved $14,958.21 contract increase for Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. for Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project (5-0)
• Approved appointments of Council Members to City Council Committees (5-0)
• Approved appointments of Council representatives to county, regional, and statewide boards (5-0)
• Approved amended meeting schedule for the Transportation Committee (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023, Special City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023, Regular City Council meeting minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes a review of warrants and action minutes from the February 21, 2023, meeting.

• ID-2023-070 Warrants
• ID-2023-081 Action Minutes of the February 21, 2023, meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting. An informational report regarding warrants was also approved.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-070 Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the February 21, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Emeryville City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for a vacancy on the Council. The Council will also vote on a resolution to appoint an applicant to the seat for a term ending in December 2024.

• Interviews for City Council vacancy (ID-2023-055)
• Appointment of an applicant to a term expiring December 2024

The City Council interviewed multiple applicants to fill a vacant council seat. The Council approved Resolution No. 23-24 to appoint Sukhdeep Kaur to the seat for a term expiring December 2024.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-24 appointing Sukhdeep Kaur to City Council (4-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss pending litigation and real property negotiations. This includes reviewing a claim from Ramon Soltero and discussing terms for properties on San Pablo Avenue and at 1333 Park Avenue.

• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with Berkeley Food and Housing Project and EAH Housing
• Real estate negotiations for the parking lot behind City Hall (1333 Park Avenue)
• Review of pending claim ID-2023-060 from Ramon Soltero

The City Council approved a settlement payment regarding a pending claim. The council also held closed session discussions regarding real estate negotiations for two properties.

• Approved $1,014.42 settlement payment for Ramon Soltero claim (3-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council met to authorize the issuance and sale of up to $50,000,000 in 2023 General Obligation Bonds. The meeting also addressed amending city reserve policies and extending a traffic signal maintenance contract. Additionally, the council reviewed noise ordinance waivers for railroad grade crossing improvements.

• Authorization of up to $50,000,000 in 2023 General Obligation Bonds
• Traffic signal and street light maintenance contract increase to a total of $1,505,145
• $191,842.94 contract for Civic Center carpet replacement
• Noise ordinance waiver for Union Pacific Railroad grade crossing improvements
• Termination of the local emergency declaration in response to COVID-19

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine procedural items for the Successor Agency. The agenda focuses on approving warrants and the minutes from the February 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of ID-2023-044 Warrants and Check Register
• Approval of February 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The consent calendar included the approval of warrants and the action minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved ID-2023-044 Warrants
• Approved ID-2023-049 Action Minutes of the February 7, 2023 meeting

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to consider a resolution regarding remote meetings. This action item seeks to allow the continuation of meetings held via teleconference pursuant to AB 361. The remainder of the agenda contains standard procedural items.

• Resolution ID-2023-019: Findings to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) met via teleconference to address administrative items. The board approved a resolution to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. MA02-23 to allow continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council met to consider a $9,250,000 grant request for regional planning and a noise ordinance waiver for railroad work. The agenda also included discussions on a City Council vacancy and an event hosting agreement for the eSkootr Championship.

• Approved request for $9,250,000 in state grant funds for regional planning
• Proposed noise ordinance waiver for Union Pacific Railroad work at 65th, 66th, and 67th Streets
• Approved event hosting agreement with WES Management for the eSkootr Championship
• Approved reassessment of Bay Street-Shellmound Street Extension Assessment District
• Discussion regarding interview formats for a City Council vacancy

The City Council approved a resolution to request $9.25 million in grant funds for transformative regional early action planning. The Council also authorized an event hosting agreement for the eSC eSkootr Championship and approved several administrative resolutions.

• Approved request for $9.25M in Higher Impact Transformative Regional Early Action Planning Grant funds (4-0)
• Approved event hosting agreement with WES Management for eSC eSkootr Championship 2023-2025 (4-0)
• Approved resolution for recordation of addendums and disposition of surplus funds for Bay Street-Shellmound Street Extension Assessment District (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to repeal Bay-Shellmound Contingent Assessment Special Fund (4-0)
• Approved Council interview process for filling a council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved resolution to continue remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of standby officers for succession of Council Member Kalimah Priforce (4-0)
• Tabled noise ordinance waiver for Union Pacific Railroad grade crossings to February 21, 2023

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will review routine financial warrants, wire transfers, and check registers. The agency will also consider a resolution to allow the continuation of remote public meetings.

• ID-2023-024 Warrants, wire transfers, and check register
• Action minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting
• Resolution for the continuation of remote meetings (ID-2023-020)

The Successor Agency approved a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely pursuant to AB 361. The agency also approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included informational reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. SA06-23 to allow continuation of remotely held meetings (4-0)
• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2023-024 regarding Warrants, Wire Transfers, and Check Register
• Approved Action Minutes of the January 17, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session
• Approved Action Minutes of the January 17, 2023, Successor Agency meeting

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely pursuant to AB 361. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and public comment.

• Resolution ID-2022-687 regarding the continuation of remote meetings

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) approved a resolution to allow the continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361. The board also approved the final agenda for the special meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. MA01-23 to continue remotely held meetings (4-0)
• Approved final agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special study session to review two items. The council will discuss the public review draft of the Active Transportation Plan and the 58Fifty Shellmound Life Science Tower project.

• Review of Public Review Draft of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
• Study session for 58Fifty Shellmound Life Science Tower at 5850 Shellmound Way

The City Council conducted a special study session to review the Public Review Draft of the Active Transportation Plan and the 58Fifty Shellmound Life Science Tower project. No substantive decisions or votes were made on these items; the sessions consisted of staff presentations and public comment.

• Approved final agenda (3-0, 1 absent)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to review various legal matters. This includes discussing existing litigation and pending claims against the City. The Council will also negotiate price and terms for several real estate parcels, including those related to the Amtrak Station.

• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Negotiations for various platform parcels and bus bays
• Review of litigation involving Swagelok Company
• Discussion of pending claims from Le Thi Duong, Benjamin Stein, and Duane Singleton
• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss litigation and real estate negotiations. The council approved a payment for one pending claim and rejected two other claims.

• Approved $1,930.53 payment for claim of Le Thi Duong (4-0)
• Rejected claim of Benjamin Stein (4-0)
• Rejected claim of Duane Singleton (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including projects for street lighting and bridge railing maintenance. The Council also discussed options for filling a current vacancy on the City Council. Additionally, an oath of office was administered to City Manager Paul Buddenhagen.

• $1,658,878 contract with Euro Style Management for 40th Street Bridge Railing and painting
• $1,399,650 contract with Columbia Electric, Inc. for Marina Park and Powell Street lighting
• Purchase of two Ford Explorer police vehicles up to $113,325.58
• Adoption of the revised 2022 Housing Affordability Table
• Discussion on the process to fill a City Council vacancy

The City Council approved several construction contracts for lighting and bridge railing, as well as police vehicle and software purchases. The Council also confirmed a local emergency proclamation and approved the process to fill a vacant council seat.

• Approved $1.39M contract with Columbia Electric for Marina Park and Powell Street lighting (4-0)
• Approved $1.65M contract with Euro Style Management for 40th Street Bridge railing and pole painting (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two Ford Explorer police vehicles up to $113,325.58 and equipment for $32,003.78 (4-0)
• Approved $23,015 for NICE Inform Voice Recorder software upgrade for Police Department (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-01 confirming the Director of Emergency Services’ Proclamation of Local Emergency (4-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for the application process and timeline to fill a City Council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-07 adopting the revised 2022 Housing Affordability Table (4-0)
• Approved $120,000 contract amendment with Iteris, Inc. for traffic engineering services (4-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is reviewing several contract amendments with EKI Environment and Water regarding groundwater monitoring and soil remediation at South Bayfront and the Corporation Yard. The agency will also adopt the administrative budget and payment schedule for the 2023-2024 period.

• $44,090,000 contract amendment for remediation at 5679 Horton Street
• $205,000 increase for South Bayfront Project Site A monitoring
• $240,000 increase for South Bayfront Project Site B monitoring
• Adoption of the 2023-2024 Administrative Budget and payment schedule

The Successor Agency approved several contract amendments for environmental monitoring and remediation services. It also adopted the administrative budget and payment schedule for the 2023-2024 period.

• Approved $44,090,000 contract amendment for soil and groundwater remediation at Corporation Yard Site (Reso No. SA03-23)
• Approved $240,000 contract increase for groundwater monitoring at South Bayfront Project Site B (Reso No. SA02-23)
• Approved $205,000 contract increase for groundwater monitoring at South Bayfront Project Site A (Reso No. SA01-23)
• Approved Administrative Budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved findings to continue remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361 (4-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022, meeting minutes