Emeryville public meetings in 2020

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The meeting includes discussion of existing litigation involving the Swagelok Company. Standard procedures such as roll call and public comment on closed session items are also scheduled.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO (City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et al.)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on December 17, 2020. During the closed session, the council received an update and provided direction regarding the ongoing litigation in The Successor Agency to the Former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency and the City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et al. No public comment or ex parte communications were reported, and no substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Received update and gave direction on Swagelok Company litigation (closed session)
• No public comment or ex parte communications reported
• Meeting adjourned with no open-session actions

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session to discuss the draft plan for administering and spending the Affordable Housing Bond. This session includes a presentation on the proposed administration and expenditure details.

• Study Session ID-2020-574: Draft Affordable Housing Bond Administration and Expenditure Plan
• Late correspondence from Carpenters Union Local 713

The City Council held a study session on the draft Affordable Housing Bond Administration and Expenditure Plan. All council members expressed support for Option 2 as presented by staff, and agreed that the Budget Advisory Committee should serve as the Bond Oversight Committee. No formal vote was taken; the item was a study session only.

• Expressed support for Option 2 of the Affordable Housing Bond Plan (unanimous, no formal vote)
• Agreed to have Budget Advisory Committee act as Bond Oversight Committee

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations. The council will consider the price and terms for two properties located on Horton Street.

• Negotiations regarding 5959 Horton Street with Amtrak and Emery Station West, LLC
• Negotiations regarding 5885 Horton Street with Amtrak and Wareham Development Corporation

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for two sites on Horton Street. The Council received updates and provided direction regarding the price and terms for both properties.

• Provided direction on price and terms for 5959 Horton Street negotiations
• Provided direction on price and terms for 5885 Horton Street negotiations

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering an updated Section 125 Plan. The board will also decide whether to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with a new flexible benefits plan provider.

• Resolution ID-2020-585 approving an updated Section 125 Plan
• Authorization for the City Manager to contract with a new Flexible Benefits Plan Provider

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved Resolution No. MA03-20, which adopts an updated Section 125 Plan and authorizes the City Manager to contract with a new flexible benefits plan provider. The consent agenda, which included this item, was approved unanimously by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

• Approved Resolution No. MA03-20 updating the Section 125 Plan and authorizing a new benefits provider contract (5-0)
• Approved the Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes routine consent calendar items such as warrants and meeting minutes. The agenda also covers resolutions regarding a loan and professional services for hazardous substance remediation at 5679 Horton Street.

• $250,000 loan agreement for Marchant/Whitney Site costs
• $39,000 contract with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for remediation services
• Approval of warrants and meeting minutes

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved a consent agenda with four resolutions and two sets of minutes. Key approvals included a $39,000 professional services agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for environmental remediation at the Marchant/Whitney site (5679 Horton Street), a $250,000 loan agreement with the City of Emeryville for related response costs, and a resolution authorizing investment of agency monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund. All items passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved Resolution No. SA07-20 authorizing $39,000 professional services agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for environmental remediation at Marchant/Whitney site (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA06-20 authorizing $250,000 loan agreement with City of Emeryville for response costs at Marchant/Whitney site (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA05-20 authorizing investment of Successor Agency monies in Local Agency Investment Fund (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of December 1, 2020 Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved warrants as informational report (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved amendments to building regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The council also reviewed the annual audit report and discussed eliminating criminal penalties for municipal code violations.

• Amendment to building regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
• $623,835 contract with DC Electric Group for traffic signal and street light maintenance
• $250,000 loan agreement for hazardous substance remediation at 5679 Horton Street
• $5,000 funding request to CalRecycle for beverage container recycling
• Discussion on eliminating criminal penalties for municipal code violations

The City Council adopted an ordinance amending municipal code regulations for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. The Council also approved several resolutions regarding city finances, a traffic signal maintenance contract, and a legislative platform for 2021.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 20-027 amending ADU and Junior ADU regulations
• Approved $623,835 three-year traffic signal and street light maintenance contract with DC Electric Group, Inc. (Res. 20-135)
• Approved loan agreement up to $250,000 for hazardous substances remediation at 5679 Horton Street (Res. 20-136)
• Approved 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platform with additions for labor standards and earmarks (5-0)
• Approved annual audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 (Res. 20-137) (5-0)
• Authorized $5,000 funding request to CalRecycle (Res. 20-134)
• Approved updated Section 125 Plan for flexible benefits (Res. 20-133)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special meeting to administer oaths of office to three newly appointed council members. The Council will also appoint the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms expiring in November 2021.

• Oath of office for three newly appointed council members via Resolution No. 20-87
• Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms
• Administration of oath to the new Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Virtual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

The City Council held a special teleconference meeting to administer oaths of office to three newly appointed council members and to appoint a mayor and vice mayor for one-year terms. John J. Bauters, Ally Medina, and Christian R. Patz were sworn in, and Dianne Martinez and Scott Donahue were appointed and sworn in as mayor and vice mayor, respectively. The council also participated in a virtual holiday tree lighting ceremony.

• Approved Resolution No. 20-87 appointing three council members to four-year terms
• Administered oath of office to John J. Bauters, Ally Medina, and Christian R. Patz
• Appointed Dianne Martinez as Mayor for a one-year term expiring November 2021
• Appointed Scott Donahue as Vice Mayor for a one-year term expiring November 2021
• Administered oath of office to Mayor Dianne Martinez and Vice Mayor Scott Donahue
• Conducted virtual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Old Town Hall

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers’ Association. The meeting also includes a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation involving Swagelok Company.

• Labor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers’ Association (ID-2020-572)
• Legal conference regarding litigation: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company, et. al. (ID-2020-549)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on December 1, 2020. They gave direction to staff regarding labor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers’ Association and discussed existing litigation involving the Successor Agency to the Former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency. No public comment or ex parte communications were reported, and the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Gave direction to staff on labor negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers’ Association (EPOA)
• Gave direction to staff on litigation in Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company, et al. (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will meet to adopt its regular meeting calendar for February 2021 through January 2022. The agenda also includes reviewing warrants and approving minutes from the November 17, 2020, meeting.

• Adoption of the Successor Agency regular meeting calendar (February 2021–January 2022)
• Review of ID-2020-560 warrants
• Approval of November 17, 2020, action minutes

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved its regular meeting calendar for February 2021 through January 2022. The consent agenda, including warrants and the November 17, 2020 action minutes, was approved unanimously. No substantive redevelopment decisions were made beyond the calendar adoption.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including warrants and November 17, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA04-20 adopting the 2021 Successor Agency regular meeting calendar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several financial agreements and administrative appointments for the 2021 calendar year. Key actions included authorizing grant funding for Oakland library services and re-appropriating funds for business grants. The Council also held a public hearing regarding regulations for accessory dwelling units.

• Authorized a four-year grant agreement with the City of Oakland totaling up to $480,000 for library services
• Re-appropriated $115,000 from the Local Business Recovery Program to support Alameda County CARES Business Grants
• Approved a contract amendment with Fehr and Peers for the Emeryville Center of Innovation Project, increasing the total to $64,105
• Approved an amendment to the OTG EnviroEngineering Solutions contract for environmental work, bringing the total to $348,309
• Held a public hearing on amending regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JAUDUs)

The Emeryville City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance amending planning and building regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs, and adopted an ordinance temporarily waiving or modifying planning rules for COVID-related temporary use permits. The council also approved a series of resolutions, including re-appropriating $115,000 for Alameda County CARES business grants, adopting the 2021 meeting calendar, and making appointments to regional boards and committees. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one consent item (10.8) which passed 4-0 with one recusal.

• Approved first reading of ADU ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 20-026 waiving planning rules for COVID-related temporary uses (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-125 re-appropriating $115,000 for CARES business grants (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-120 providing $480,000 over 4 years to Oakland for library services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-123 increasing Fehr and Peers contract by $19,115 for transportation analysis (4-0, Bauters recused)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-126 adopting 2021 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-127 appointing council representatives to regional boards (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-131 amending council rules of procedure (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will hold a special closed session. The agenda includes labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and a legal conference regarding AT&T Services, Inc. v. Federal Communications, et al. litigation.

• Labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
• Legal conference regarding AT&T Services, Inc. v. Federal Communications, et al.

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session by teleconference on November 17, 2020. In closed session on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, the minutes state that direction was given to staff, with no further detail recorded. On existing litigation involving AT&T Services, Inc. and related cases in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, the council voted 5-0 not to pursue litigation. No other substantive decisions are recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Voted 5-0 not to pursue litigation in AT&T Services, Inc. v. Federal Communications, et al. (and related cases)
• Gave direction to staff on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 (no details recorded)
• No ex parte communications reported
• No public comment on closed session items

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special study session regarding the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) model. The session focuses on methods for creating and preserving affordable rental housing. The discussion includes reviewing JPA agreements and purchase option templates.

• Study session regarding the California Community Housing Agency Model (ID-2020-462)
• Review of CalCHA JPA Agreement and Amendment
• Review of CalCHA Template Purchase Option Agreement

The City Council held a study session on the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) model for creating and preserving affordable rental housing. After staff presentation and discussion, the Council reached consensus to require more detailed financial information before further considering the matter. No formal decision was made; the item was not voted on.

• Consensus to require more detailed financial information before further considering CalCHA model (no vote)

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 routine administrative items. This includes the approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check registers. The agency will also review minutes from meetings held on October 20, 2020.

• ID-2020-533 Warrants (wire transfers and check register)
• Minutes from October 20, 2020, Special Closed Session
• Minutes from October 20, 2020, Regular Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent agenda included warrants, action minutes from a special closed session, and action minutes from the October 20, 2020 regular meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved warrants as information item
• Approved action minutes of October 20, 2020 special closed session
• Approved action minutes of October 20, 2020 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for an Active Transportation Plan and an affordable housing agreement at 6701 Shellmound Street. The meeting also includes discussions on shared mobility systems and a loan request for hazardous site remediation.

• Contract with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. up to $365,000 for Active Transportation Plan
• Affordable housing agreement at 6701 Shellmound Street for eight below market rate units
• Short-term loan request for hazardous substance remediation at 5679 Horton Street
• Crossroad Lab contract amendment up to $70,000 total for design services
• Ordinance restricting restaurant delivery and takeout fees during COVID-19

The Emeryville City Council approved several consent items, including a professional services contract for the Active Transportation Plan, an affordable housing agreement for eight below-market-rate units at 6701 Shellmound Street, and an ordinance restricting restaurant delivery and takeout commissions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council also adopted an urgency ordinance and introduced a related ordinance to temporarily waive or modify planning regulations for COVID-related temporary use permits. A public hearing on shared mobility systems was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 20-114 authorizing $365,000 contract with Alta Planning + Design for Active Transportation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-115 approving affordable housing agreement with Bayview Emeryville LLC for 8 below-market-rate units at 6701 Shellmound Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-116 amending contract with Crossroad Lab for additional $26,000 (total $70,000) for active transportation design services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-117 confirming appointment of Herman 'Brad' Farmer as City Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-118 authorizing investment of city monies in Local Agency Investment Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 20-024 restricting restaurant delivery and takeout commissions during COVID-19 pandemic (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 20-025 (urgency) and introduced Ordinance to temporarily waive/modify planning regulations for COVID-related temporary use permits (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-119 approving Public Art Mural Program Guidelines (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the City Council Guide to Disaster Operations. The session includes a presentation by Trish Raver and Lori Elefant.

• Presentation on City Council Guide to Disaster Operations (ID-2020-463)

The City Council held a special study session featuring a staff presentation on the City Council Guide to Disaster Operations 2020. No substantive decisions or votes were taken regarding the guide.

• Approved the Final Agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss confidential matters. Topics include labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and real estate negotiations for property at 3801 San Pablo Avenue.

• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
• Real estate negotiations for 3801 San Pablo Avenue, Unit 308
• Review of pending legal claims and existing litigation

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on October 20, 2020. No substantive public decisions were made; the council received updates and gave direction on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, existing and anticipated litigation, pending claims, and real estate negotiations. The meeting was procedural and closed to the public, with no public comment or votes recorded.

• Received update and gave direction on SEIU Local 1021 labor negotiations
• Received updates on six existing litigation cases (AT&T, wireless facility, Raq Bey, Kortz, Swagelok)
• Received update and gave direction on two potential litigation cases
• Received updates on seven pending claims (Welch, Pedersen, Dhingra, Morris, Harris, Frei, Lamphere)
• Received update on real estate negotiations for 3801 San Pablo Avenue, Unit 308
• Received update and gave direction on Successor Agency litigation (California Dept. of Finance, Swagelok)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency is considering a request for a short-term loan from the City of Emeryville. The funds would cover costs related to hazardous substances at the Marchant/Whitney site on Horton Street. The meeting also includes routine approvals of warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Short-term loan request for cleanup at 5679 Horton Street
• Approval of warrants and check register
• Review of October 6, 2020, action minutes

The Successor Agency approved a request to obtain a short-term loan from the City of Emeryville to cover costs related to a California EPA order for hazardous substance cleanup at the Marchant/Whitney Site, 5679 Horton Street. The approval was amended regarding the interest rate and directs staff to request the loan at the November 17, 2020 meeting. The motion passed 5-0. The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was also approved 5-0.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and October 6, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Approved short-term loan request for Marchant/Whitney Site cleanup, as amended regarding interest rate and directing staff to request loan at November 17, 2020 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved measures to close a projected budget deficit for the 2020-2021 fiscal year by allocating up to $5 million from the General Fund. The Council also passed an ordinance restricting restaurant delivery and takeout fees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other actions included approving public art projects and a grant for a new shuttle bus yard.

• Allocation of up to $5 million from the General Fund to close the projected 2020-2021 deficit
• Ordinance restricting restaurant delivery and takeout commissions, charges, and fees
• $1 million grant agreement for the new Emery-Go-Round Shuttle Bus Yard
• Noise ordinance waiver for construction of the South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge Project
• Approval of artists for the Bus Shelter Temporary Art Program - Phase VI

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance to restrict restaurant delivery and takeout commissions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council also allocated up to $5 million from the General Fund to cover a projected fiscal year 2020-2021 deficit.

• Approved $1M grant for New Emery-Go-Round Shuttle Bus Yard (5-0)
• Approved contracts up to $4,000 each for 8 artists in Bus Shelter Temporary Art Program (5-0)
• Approved resolution concluding contractual obligations for electric-assist bike share program (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge project (5-0)
• Approved $3,700 purchase of artwork 'Stucked' by Prabin Badhia (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 20-023 restricting restaurant delivery commissions (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance restricting restaurant delivery commissions (5-0)
• Approved allocation of up to $5M from General Fund to close FY 2020-2021 deficit (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryness Services Authority will hold a special closed session to conduct public employee performance evaluations. The scheduled evaluations involve the City Manager and the City Attorney.

• Performance evaluation: City Manager (ID-2020-448)
• Performance evaluation: City Attorney (ID-2020-449)

The City Council met via teleconference for a special closed session. No action was taken on the scheduled performance evaluations for the City Manager or City Attorney.

• City Manager performance evaluation: no action taken
• City Attorney performance evaluation: no action taken

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes the review of warrants and action minutes from previous September 2020 sessions. No specific new action items are listed for decision on this agenda.

• ID-2020-457 Warrants
• Action Minutes of September 15, 2020 Special Closed Session (ID-2020-438)
• Action Minutes of the September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting (ID-2020-440)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. No substantive action items were listed for the meeting.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2020-457 regarding Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of September 15, 2020 Special Closed Session
• Approved Action Minutes of September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the replacement of four single-unit homes with three duplexes on 47th Street. The agenda also includes a $75,282 grant for homelessness support and a contract for the San Pablo Avenue Midblock Crosswalk Project. Additionally, the Planning Director will report on a proposed 90-unit affordable housing project at 3600 San Pablo Avenue.

• $75,282 grant to Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program for food and clothing distribution
• Pest management contract with Pestmaster Services up to $122,628
• Proposed replacement of four homes with three duplexes at 1034-1042 47th Street
• $155,375 construction contract for the San Pablo Avenue Midblock Crosswalk Project

The Council approved Resolution 20-106 for the 47th Street Homes project at 1034-1042 47th Street, allowing demolition of four single-unit homes and construction of three duplexes. Approval was conditioned on the applicant entering a regulatory agreement for one deed-restricted, two-bedroom unit for 20 years, available to low- or very low-income households. The Council also approved several consent items, including a $75,282 grant to ECAP for food and clothing distribution and a $155,375 contract for the San Pablo Avenue Midblock Crosswalk Project. Vice Mayor Martinez recused herself from the 47th Street vote due to proximity of her residence.

• Approved Resolution 20-106 for 47th Street Homes (3 duplexes) with a deed-restricted affordable unit requirement (4-0, Martinez recused)
• Approved Resolution 20-103: $75,282 grant to Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program for food/clothing distribution
• Approved Resolution 20-104: $69,189 pest management contract with Pestmaster Services, plus extensions up to $122,628 total
• Approved Resolution 20-105: application for ACTC COVID-19 Rapid Response Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant for Doyle Street Quick-Build Project
• Approved Resolution 20-107: $155,375 contract with Burch Construction for San Pablo Avenue Midblock Crosswalk, denying FBD Vanguard bid protest (5-0)
• Forwarded BPAC recommendations to various committees and directed future reports include cost estimates (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes from September 15, 2020 meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council met to approve several land use ordinances and city contracts. This included updates to cannabis manufacturing zoning and a large-scale maintenance contract for city buildings. A public hearing was also held regarding the replacement of homes on 47th Street with duplexes.

• Approved development agreement for an Art Center at 4060 Hollis Street
• Authorized a maintenance contract with George S. Hall, Inc. up to $1,267,950
• Passed ordinance allowing cannabis manufacturing in additional zoning districts
• Approved a professional services contract with Lexington Planning LLC up to $160,000
• Held a public hearing for the 47th Street Homes duplex project

The City Council approved a lease for an art center at 4060 Hollis Street and updated zoning to allow cannabis manufacturing in more districts. The Council also authorized several maintenance and engineering contracts and consolidated the Transportation and Public Works Committees.

• Approved lease and development agreement for art center at 4060 Hollis Street (Ordinance 20-020)
• Approved zoning changes for cannabis manufacturing and reduced distance to sensitive uses (Ordinance 20-021)
• Approved consolidation of Transportation and Public Works Committees (Ordinance 20-022)
• Approved $160,000 contract with Lexington Planning LLC for design standards (Resolution 20-99)
• Approved maintenance contract with George S. Hall, Inc. up to $1,267,950 (Resolution 20-100)
• Approved $359,100 contract extension for Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. (Resolution 20-101)
• Approved completion of traffic signals at 40th/Harlan and Powell/Doyle streets (Resolution 20-102)
• Tabled public hearing for 47th Street Homes project to October 6, 2020 (3-1)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will review routine administrative items. The agenda includes warrants and action minutes from a previous meeting.

• ID-2020-431 Warrants
• ID-2020-433 Action Minutes of the September 1, 2020 City Council as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of warrants and the action minutes from the September 1, 2020 meeting. No other action items were listed for this meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including warrants and September 1, 2020 minutes (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss legal litigation and real estate negotiations. The council will review lawsuits involving the California Department of Finance and AT&T Services, Inc. Additionally, officials will discuss price and terms for property at 3801 San Pablo Avenue, Unit 308.

• Real estate negotiation for 3801 San Pablo Avenue, Unit 308
• Legal conference regarding litigation with California Department of Finance
• Legal conference regarding AT&T Services, Inc. litigation

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel and a real property negotiator. The Council gave direction on two existing litigation matters and one real estate negotiation. No public comments were made, and the City Attorney reported out the actions taken.

• Direction given on litigation: Successor Agency v. California Department of Finance
• Direction given on litigation: AT&T Services, Inc. v. Federal Communications
• Direction given on real estate negotiations for 3801 San Pablo Avenue, Unit 308

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session to discuss budget strategies for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and future years. The session includes reviewing two different five-year forecast scenarios.

• Study Session ID-2020-434 regarding budget strategies
• Review of Five Year Forecast - Scenario 1
• Review of Five Year Forecast - Scenario 2

The City Council conducted a study session regarding budget strategies for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and beyond. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the Final Agenda (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is reviewing a side letter of agreement with SEIU. This item addresses the calculation and payment of dispatch staff overtime during the COVID-19 emergency schedule implementation.

• Side Letter of Agreement between City/MESA and SEIU regarding dispatch staff overtime

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved a side letter of agreement with SEIU. This agreement concerns the calculation and payment of overtime for dispatch staff during the COVID-19 emergency schedule implementation.

• Approved Resolution No. MA02-20 regarding SEIU dispatch staff overtime (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Council will discuss price and terms for real estate negotiations involving 4060 Hollis Street, the City Hall parking lot, and the City Hall parcel. The session also includes discussions on existing litigation and performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Real estate negotiations regarding 4060 Hollis Street, City Hall Parking Lot, and City Hall Parcel
• Litigation: State of California ex rel. OnTheGo Wireless, LLC v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, et al
• Performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations and existing litigation. Direction was given regarding property at 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall parcels, as well as a Sacramento Superior Court case. No action was taken regarding public employee performance evaluations.

• Provided direction on price and terms for real estate negotiations regarding 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parcels
• Provided direction regarding litigation in State of California ex rel. OnTheGo Wireless, LLC v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, et al
• No action taken on City Manager performance evaluation
• No action taken on City Attorney performance evaluation

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special study session regarding the San Pablo Affordable Apartments project. The discussion focuses on the development located at 3600 San Pablo Avenue.

• Study Session ID-2020-379: San Pablo Affordable Apartments, 3600 San Pablo Avenue

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the San Pablo Affordable Apartments project at 3600 San Pablo Avenue. Staff and representatives from Rhodes Planning Group and LPAS, Inc. provided presentations and answered questions. No formal votes were taken on the project.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting covers routine administrative items for the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency. The agenda includes the approval of warrants and minutes from the July 21, 2020, meeting.

• Approval of ID-2020-401 Warrants (Check Register)
• Approval of July 21, 2020, action minutes (ID-2020-370)

The meeting was procedural only; no substantive decisions were made. Motions to approve the Final Agenda and the Consent Calendar both failed by a 5-0 vote, and no action items were listed. The meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Final Agenda approval motion failed (5-0)
• Consent Calendar approval motion failed (5-0)
• Warrants information report noted, no action taken
• July 21, 2020 action minutes noted, no action taken

City Council

The City Council approved several items, including a contract for the annual street rehabilitation project and police vehicle purchases. The meeting also included public hearings regarding cannabis manufacturing zoning and the Emeryville Art Center development. Additionally, the Council reviewed various grant awards.

• $1,201,746.30 contract with Interstate Grading and Paving, Inc. for street rehabilitation
• Purchase of three Ford Explorer police vehicles not to exceed $117,352.91
• Proposed ordinance to allow cannabis manufacturing in additional zoning districts
• $46,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for traffic and pedestrian safety
• Development agreement for the Emeryville Art Center at 4060 Hollis Street

The Emeryville City Council approved first reading of an ordinance for a lease and development agreement with 4060 Hollis, LLC to build an art center at 4060 Hollis Street, and approved a $144,000 construction monitoring contract. The Council also approved first reading of an ordinance allowing cannabis manufacturing in additional zoning districts and reducing distances from sensitive uses. A $13.9 million grant application for the 40th and San Pablo bus hub project was approved with conditions.

• Approved first reading of ordinance for art center lease and development agreement (5-0)
• Approved $144,000 construction monitoring contract for art center (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to allow cannabis manufacturing in more zones (5-0)
• Approved $13.9M grant application for bus hub bike/pedestrian project, with condition to research design changes (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M street rehabilitation contract with Interstate Grading and Paving (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three police vehicles up to $117,352.91 (5-0)
• Approved $46,000 traffic safety grant and $32,903 COVID-19 grant (5-0)
• Approved $170,000 quiet zone safety engineering contract amendment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to address the cancellation of the municipal election scheduled for November 3, 2020. Because only one person was nominated for each of three council seats and no ballot measures qualified, the Council moved to appoint the nominated individuals to their seats.

• Cancellation of the November 3, 2020, municipal election (Resolution ID-2020-399)
• Appointment of nominated individuals to three City Council seats

The City Council voted 4-0 (with one absence) to cancel the November 3, 2020 municipal election because only one person was nominated for each of three council seats and no ballot measures qualified. The resolution also appointed the nominated individuals to those seats. Public comment opposed the cancellation, but the motion carried.

• Approved Resolution No. 19-87 cancelling the Nov 3, 2020 municipal election (4-0, Donahue absent)
• Appointed the nominated individuals to the three council seats via the same resolution

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding Emeryville Police Department policing policies. Interim Police Chief Robert Schreeder will provide a public safety presentation. The session also includes discussion topics related to 2020 police reform legislation.

• Policing Policies Study Session (ID-2020-355)
• Emeryville Police Department Public Safety Presentation
• Discussion of 2020 Police Reform Legislation

The Emeryville City Council held a special study session on policing policies, hearing presentations from Interim Police Chief Robert Schreeder and Townsend Public Affairs. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed topics to bring to future meetings. Public comment included a request to defund the police by 50%.

• Approved the final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on policing policies (ID-2020-355) with staff presentation and council discussion
• Discussed future meeting topics on police reform, no action taken

Special Closed Session

The City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will hold a special closed session for labor negotiations. This meeting involves a conference with representatives from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.

• Labor negotiations conference (ID-2020-344) with SEIU Local 1021

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on July 21, 2020, to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021. An update was provided and direction given to the city's designated representatives. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported, and no substantive decisions were made public.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 (5-0)
• Received update and gave direction to city negotiators (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting of the City of Emeryville as Successor Agency consists of routine procedural items. The agenda focuses on the approval of warrants and minutes from July 7, 2020, sessions.

• ID-2020-333 Warrants
• Action Minutes of the July 7, 2020 Special Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the July 7, 2020 Regular Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency held a teleconference meeting to handle procedural matters. The agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included informational reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2020-333 regarding Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the July 7, 2020 Special Closed Session
• Approved Action Minutes of the July 7, 2020 Regular Meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to COVID-19. The Council also selected a developer for the 4300 San Pablo Avenue affordable housing project and authorized several municipal contracts.

• Approved a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to COVID-19
• Selected EAH Housing, Inc. as first choice developer for 4300 San Pablo Avenue affordable housing
• Authorized a $533,007 contract with Econolite Systems, Inc. for the IDEA deployment project
• Approved a $200,000 landscape maintenance contract with Rubicon Landscape Corporation
• Approved program guidelines for Below Market Rate Rental Residential Units

The City Council approved three urgency ordinances to establish temporary eviction moratoria and rent repayment plans for residential and commercial food tenants. The Council also selected EAH Housing, Inc. to develop affordable housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue. A proposed tax on transportation network companies was not acted upon.

• Approved temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions (5-0)
• Approved rent repayment plan requirements for residential tenants (5-0)
• Approved rent repayment plan requirements for commercial food establishments (5-0)
• Selected EAH Housing, Inc. as developer for 4300 San Pablo Avenue (5-0)
• Approved BMR rental residential unit program guidelines (5-0)
• Approved $533,007 contract with Econolite Systems, Inc. for IDEA project (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 landscape maintenance contract with Rubicon Landscape Corporation (5-0)
• Took no action on proposed transportation network company user tax

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss legal matters and property negotiations. The agenda includes reviews of existing litigation, pending claims, and real estate terms.

• Real property negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
• Review of existing litigation, including Raq Bey v. Emeryville Police Department
• Discussion of pending claims from various individuals
• Negotiations regarding price and terms with Orton Development, Inc. and Besler Building Owners Association

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference and received updates on multiple pending lawsuits and claims. The only substantive action was a 4-1 vote to authorize the initiation of one potential case, with Council Member Bauters dissenting. All other items were informational updates on litigation, claims, and real estate negotiations.

• Authorized initiation of litigation (4-1, Bauters no)
• Received updates on 8 existing litigation cases
• Received updates on 8 pending claims
• Received update on real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parking lot

Community Development Commission of Emeryville

The Community Development Commission of Emeryville is holding a teleconference meeting. The agenda focuses on the approval of minutes from the July 9, 2019, regular meeting. No other specific action items or public hearings are listed for this session.

• Approval of July 9, 2019, meeting minutes (ID-2019-375)

The commission met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the action minutes from the July 9, 2019 meeting.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes of the July 9, 2019 meeting

Public Financing Authority

The meeting consists of routine procedural items and the approval of minutes from a July 9, 2019, meeting. No other specific action items or new business are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of July 9, 2019, meeting minutes (ID-2019-376)

The Emeryville Public Financing Authority met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent agenda, including the action minutes from the July 9, 2019 meeting. No action items were listed, and no public comments were made. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of July 9, 2019 meeting (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will review minutes from several previous closed and special sessions. The board will also consider an agreement for Michael A. Guina to serve as City Attorney/General Counsel through July 2022.

• Employment agreement for Michael A. Guina as City Attorney/General Counsel
• Approval of minutes from various MESA special closed sessions

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) met by teleconference and approved the consent calendar, which included approval of prior meeting minutes and Resolution No. MA01-20 approving an employment agreement with Michael A. Guina as City Attorney/General Counsel for August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2022. The motion to approve the consent calendar carried unanimously (5-0). No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved the Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2019 special closed session (ID-2020-112)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2019 regular meeting (ID-2019-377)
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2019 special closed session (ID-2020-113)
• Approved minutes from September 3, 2019 special closed session (ID-2020-115)
• Approved minutes from September 17, 2019 special closed session (ID-2020-117)
• Approved Resolution No. MA01-20 approving City Attorney employment agreement with Michael A. Guina (2020-2022)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine procedural items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The agenda focuses on approving warrants, wire transfers, and check registers. It also includes the approval of action minutes from June 2020 meetings.

• Approval of ID-2020-291 Warrants, including wire transfers and check register
• Approval of action minutes from the June 9, 2020 Special Meeting
• Approval of action minutes from the June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met by teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent calendar included an informational report on warrants, and approval of action minutes from the June 9 and June 16, 2020 meetings. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Received informational report on warrants (ID-2020-291)
• Approved action minutes of June 9, 2020 special meeting (ID-2020-249)
• Approved action minutes of June 16, 2020 regular meeting (ID-2020-294)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposed tax on transportation network company trips and the scope of work for a pedestrian and bicycle plan. The agenda also includes the adoption of 2020 housing affordability limits and various administrative approvals.

• Proposed tax of 50 cents for private rideshare trips and 25 cents for pooled trips
• $184,604 contract with the State Department of Education
• Up to $115,000 annual contract with School Foodies for child development center food service
• Ordinance establishing bird-safe building standards
• Ordinance modifying outdoor seating rules for restaurants and bars during COVID-19

The City Council approved several resolutions including a new employment agreement for the City Attorney and a general municipal election call. The council also adopted ordinances for bird-safe building standards and temporary outdoor dining modifications. A proposed tax on transportation network companies was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved employment agreement for City Attorney Michael Guina (Res. 20-69)
• Approved Resolution calling for General Municipal Election on Nov 3, 2020 (Res. 20-70)
• Adopted 2020 Housing Affordability Table (Res. 20-71)
• Approved $184,604 contract with State Department of Education (Res. 20-72)
• Approved food service agreement with School Foodies up to $115,000 per year (Res. 20-73)
• Approved bird-safe building standards ordinance (Ord. 20-015)
• Approved temporary outdoor seating modifications for COVID-19 (Ord. 20-016)
• Tabled transportation network company tax proposal to July 21, 2020

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations. The meeting involves determining direction regarding price and terms for 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall Parking Lot. Negotiators include the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street (ID-2020-273)
• Negotiations regarding City Hall Parking Lot
• Price and terms discussions with Orton Development, Inc. and Besler Building Owners Association

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session via teleconference on June 16, 2020, with four members present and Council Member Ally Medina absent at roll call but joining at 6:01 p.m. During closed session, the council received an update and gave direction regarding real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall parking lot with Orton Development, Inc., and Besler Building Owners Association. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Gave direction on price and terms for real estate negotiations involving 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parking lot (closed session)
• Noted Council Member Medina absent at roll call, joined at 6:01 p.m.
• Reported no ex parte communications
• Reported no public comments on closed session items

City Council

The Emeryville City Council approved several appointments to advisory committees and commissions for the 2020-21 fiscal year. These appointments cover roles in planning, housing, budget, and public art.

• Appointed new Planning Commissioners (Resolution No. 20-50)
• Appointed members to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Resolution No. 20-51)
• Appointed members to the Budget Advisory Committee (Resolution No. 20-52)
• Appointed members to the Commission on Aging (Resolution No. 20-53)
• Appointed members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (Resolution No. 20-54)

The City Council approved several resolutions to fill vacancies on various city advisory committees and commissions. These appointments include members for the Planning Commission, Housing Committee, and several other advisory boards.

• Appointed Zoe Chafe and Douglas Miguel Guerrero to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Celeste Burrows, Beth Ferguson, John Scheuerman, and Jordan Wax to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Fran Quittel, William Reuter, and Dylan Terrill to the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointed Yvonne Behrens, John Suter, Barrington Lloyd-Lovett, and Celeste Burrows to the Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Appointed Rob Fong, Colleen Gallagher, Alexandria LaRoche, Samantha Miller, and Mary Lou Thiercof to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Sheryle Bolton, Lawrence Cardoza, Marchelle Huggins, and Vickie Jo Sowell to the Housing Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Alejandro Anasal, Gail Donaldson, Jack Ghizzoni, and Patricia Weber to the Parks and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Edythe Bresnahan, Harley Jensen, Vickie Jo Sowell, Sharon Wilchar, and Judith Wetterer to the Public Art Committee (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 meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes reviewing warrants and a resolution regarding the investment of agency funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund.

• Review of ID-2020-254 Warrants (Check Register)
• Resolution ID-2020-258 authorizing the investment of Successor Agency monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund

The Emeryville Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference and approved the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent items included approval of warrants and Resolution No. SA 03-20 authorizing investment of agency monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved warrants (ID-2020-254) as part of consent calendar
• Approved Resolution No. SA 03-20 authorizing LAIF investments (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council met to consider ordinances regarding rent repayment plans for commercial and residential tenants impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The council also reviewed several contract amendments for audit services, electrical maintenance, and facility upkeep. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding a 3% increase in the Property and Business Improvement District assessment levy.

• Ordinances requiring landlords to provide rent repayment plans for COVID-19 impacted commercial and residential tenants
• A 3% increase in the Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) annual assessment levy
• A $113,363.08 contract amendment with DC Electric Group Inc for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance
• Appointment of William Zenoni as Interim Finance Director and Interim City Treasurer
• An amendment to the audit services agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP by $116,070

The City Council approved ordinances requiring landlords to provide rent repayment plans for residential and commercial food tenants impacted by COVID-19. An urgency ordinance was also adopted to modify planning regulations for temporary outdoor seating at restaurants and bars. Additionally, the Council appointed an interim Finance Director and approved several service contract amendments.

• Approved rent repayment plan requirements for commercial food establishments (Ordinance 20-012)
• Approved rent repayment plan requirements for residential tenants (Ordinance 20-013)
• Adopted urgency ordinance modifying outdoor seating regulations for restaurants and bars (Ordinance 20-014)
• Appointed William Zenoni as Interim Finance Director and Interim City Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved 3% increase for Property and Business Improvement District annual assessment levy (5-0)
• Approved $116,070 increase for audit services with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP
• Approved $113,363.08 amendment for DC Electric Group Inc. traffic signal maintenance
• Approved first reading of ordinance regarding bird-safe building standards (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This special meeting of the City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency consists of routine administrative items. The agenda includes the approval of warrants and action minutes from a previous meeting. No new action items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of ID-2020-224 Warrants (Check Register)
• Approval of ID-2020-228 Action Minutes from May 19, 2020

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 May 19, 2020 meeting.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2020-224 regarding Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the May 19, 2020 meeting

City Council

The City Council passed ordinances requiring landlords to provide rent repayment plans for commercial food establishments and residential tenants impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The Council also approved a contract with Operation Dignity, Inc. for homeless outreach services totaling up to $917,469. Additionally, the meeting included budget reviews and the appointment of an interim police chief.

• Contract with Operation Dignity, Inc. for homeless outreach up to $917,469
• Rent repayment plans for commercial food establishments impacted by COVID-19
• Rent repayment plans for residential tenants impacted by COVID-19
• Adoption of the 2020-21 Appropriations Limit at $121,764,528
• Appointment of Robert Schreeder as Interim Chief of Police

The Emeryville City Council approved a series of COVID-19 relief measures, including urgency ordinances requiring landlords to offer repayment plans for commercial food establishments and residential tenants behind on rent. The council also approved a professional services contract with Operation Dignity, Inc. for homeless outreach and housing navigation services, not to exceed $917,469 over four fiscal years. The mid-cycle budget review for FY 2019-20 and 2020-21 was approved, along with an appropriations limit of $121,764,528 for FY 2020-21. The council appointed Robert Schreeder as Interim Chief of Police and approved a Local Business Recovery Program, re-appropriating $200,000 from the Façade Improvement Program.

• Approved Resolution No. 20-44: contract with Operation Dignity, Inc. for homeless outreach and housing navigation, not to exceed $917,469 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-45: application for $65,000 grant for 2022-2030 Housing Element (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-49: Local Business Recovery Program, re-appropriating $200,000 from Façade Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-46: mid-cycle budget review and amendments for FY 2019-20 and 2020-21 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-47: appropriations limit for FY 2020-21 at $121,764,528 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 20-010: urgency ordinance requiring commercial food establishment landlords to provide rent repayment plans (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 20-011: urgency ordinance requiring residential landlords to provide rent repayment plans (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-48: appointing Robert Schreeder as Interim Chief of Police (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, and property negotiations. The council will consider price and terms for 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall Parking Lot. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the City Attorney position.

• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
• Litigation: Michael Guina v. Marilyn Smith
• City Attorney appointment or evaluation

The City Council met in closed session to receive updates and provide direction on a legal case and real estate negotiations. No action was taken regarding the City Attorney position.

• Provided direction on litigation: Michael Guina v. Marilyn Smith
• Provided direction on price and terms for real estate negotiations regarding 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
• No action taken on City Attorney appointment, employment, or performance evaluation

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session to conduct a mid-cycle review of the two-year budget for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The session includes discussions regarding proposed budget amendments to the General Fund, other funds, and capital projects.

• Mid-cycle review of the two-year budget for FY 2019-20 and 2020-21
• Proposed budget amendments to the General Fund
• Proposed budget amendments to other funds
• Proposed budget amendments to capital projects

The City Council held a special study session to review the mid-cycle budget for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21. Finance Manager Susan Hsieh presented a staff report on proposed budget amendments. No formal decisions were recorded.

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting of the Emeryville Successor Agency covers routine administrative items. The body will review warrants and approve the action minutes from the May 5, 2020, regular meeting.

• ID-2020-209 Warrants

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via Zoom and approved the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the May 5, 2020 meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned after about two minutes. Council Member Donahue was absent.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0, Donahue absent)
• Approved warrants informational report (4-0, Donahue absent)
• Approved May 5, 2020 action minutes (4-0, Donahue absent)

City Council

The Council will review 2019 annual reports and 2020 priorities for several advisory committees, including housing, parks, and transportation. The agenda also includes a discussion on an ad hoc committee report regarding street naming.

• Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee annual report and 2020 priorities
• Housing Committee annual report and 2020 priorities
• Parks and Recreation Committee annual report and 2020 priorities
• Budget Advisory Committee annual report and 2020 priorities
• Ad Hoc Committee report on street naming

The Emeryville City Council approved a master license agreement with AT&T (Resolution 20-42) and designated authorized agents for FEMA/Cal OES grants (Resolution 20-43). The council also approved the consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, and received annual reports from four committees. No public hearings were held.

• Approved AT&T master license agreement (Resolution 20-42) (5-0)
• Approved FEMA/Cal OES grant agent designation (Resolution 20-43) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes (5-0)
• Approved informational report on street naming for Steve Dain Drive (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will hold a special closed session. The meeting includes discussions related to public employee appointments, employment, or performance evaluations. One specific item concerns the City Attorney.

• Public employee appointment, employment, or evaluation: City Attorney (ID-2020-197)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session via teleconference on May 5, 2020, to discuss a public employee appointment, employment, and performance evaluation for the City Attorney position (ID-2020-197). The evaluation was discussed and direction given, but no specific outcome or decision was reported publicly. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Discussed City Attorney performance evaluation and gave direction (closed session)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting of the Emeryville Successor Agency covers routine administrative matters. The agenda includes reviewing warrants and approving action minutes from the April 21, 2020, meeting. No substantive action items are listed for this session.

• ID-2020-189 Warrants
• Action Minutes of the April 21, 2020, meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference on May 5, 2020, and approved the final agenda and consent calendar. The consent calendar included an informational report on warrants and approval of the April 21, 2020 action minutes. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved final agenda (4-0, Donahue absent)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved warrants informational report (ID-2020-189)
• Approved April 21, 2020 action minutes (ID-2020-190)

City Council

The City Council approved the formation of a new underground utility district and expanded the business license tax rebate program. The meeting also addressed Doyle Street traffic modifications and protections for essential retail workers. Additionally, the council reviewed planning reports regarding several local development projects.

• Formation of North Hollis Underground Utility District to convert aerial to underground utilities
• Expansion of Business License Tax and Fire Inspection Fee Rebate Program
• Ordinance amending Residential Landlord and Tenant Relations code
• Update on Doyle Street temporary traffic modifications for social distancing
• Discussion on protections for essential retail workers

The City Council approved the formation of a new underground utility district and expanded a business license tax and fee rebate program. The Council also revised the definition of covered units for residential landlord and tenant relations.

• Approved formation of North Hollis Underground Utility District (5-0)
• Approved expansion of Business License Tax and Fire Inspection Fee Rebate Program (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 20-009 revising definition of covered units for landlord-tenant relations (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes from April 21, 2020 Special Closed Session (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes from April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to send letters to Alameda County requesting protections for essential retail workers
• Agreed to add commercial lease repayment program for small businesses to June 2 agenda

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will hold a special closed session via teleconference. The meeting is focused on personnel matters, specifically regarding the City Attorney position.

• Personnel matter regarding the City Attorney (ID-2020-178)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session by teleconference on April 21, 2020, under Brown Act waivers tied to the COVID-19 state of emergency. All five members were present. In closed session, the council received an update and gave direction regarding the City Attorney position (public employee appointment, employment, and performance evaluation under Government Code Section 54957). No other decisions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Closed session held on City Attorney appointment, employment, and performance evaluation (ID-2020-178); update provided and direction given
• No public comment on closed session items
• No ex parte communications reported
• Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes a review of warrants, wire transfers, and the check register. The body will also consider amending the 2020 regular meeting calendar and reviewing action minutes from April 7, 2020.

• Review of warrants, wire transfers, and check register (ID-2020-174)
• Approval of April 7, 2020 special closed session action minutes (ID-2020-170)
• Approval of April 7, 2020 regular meeting action minutes (ID-2020-172)
• Resolution to amend the 2020 regular meeting calendar (ID-2020-168)

The City of Emeryville Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency held a teleconference meeting on April 21, 2020. The council approved the consent calendar, which included warrants and previous meeting minutes. The only substantive action item was the approval of Resolution No. SA 02-20, which amends the 2020 regular meeting calendar for the Successor Agency.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including warrants and prior minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA 02-20 amending 2020 meeting calendar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering ordinances for a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to COVID-19 income loss. The agenda also includes routine items regarding parking requirements and public hearings for updated development impact fees.

• Temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to COVID-19 income loss
• Ordinance to eliminate minimum parking requirements in the Planning Regulations
• Public hearing for updated development impact fees for fiscal year 2020-2021
• Amendment to the agreement with Alameda County Fire Department for fire and emergency services
• Approval of the proposed SB 1 project list and appropriation for fiscal year 2020-2021

The City Council adopted ordinances establishing a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions and foreclosures resulting from pandemic-related income loss. The Council also approved updated development impact fees and a new fire services agreement.

• Adopted temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions (5-0)
• Approved rent repayment plan for tenants impacted by COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved updated FY 2020-2021 Development Impact Fees (5-0)
• Approved amended FY 2020-21 Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to Alameda County Fire Department agreement (5-0)
• Eliminated minimum parking requirements in Planning Regulations (5-0)
• Approved SB 1 Project List and appropriation for FY 2020-2021 (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop a proposal to reinstate the Poet Laureate Program (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss real property negotiations and legal matters. This includes determining direction on price and terms for 4060 Hollis Street and public right-of-way agreements with AT&T. The session also covers existing litigation and pending claims against the City.

• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
• Negotiations regarding Public Right of Way with AT&T
• Review of existing litigation, including cases involving the Police Department
• Discussion of pending claims against the City

The City Council rejected a claim filed by Tommy Johnson. The council also provided direction on real estate negotiations and received updates on various existing and anticipated litigation matters.

• Rejected claim of Tommy Johnson (5-0)
• Provided direction on real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
• Provided direction on real estate negotiations for Public Right of Way City Wide
• Provided direction on litigation: Michael Guina v. Marilyn Smith

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting of the City of Emeryville as Successor Agency consists of procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of action minutes from the March 3, 2020, regular meeting. No other action items are listed.

• Approval of March 3, 2020, meeting minutes

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met via teleconference. The agency approved the final agenda and the action minutes from the March 3, 2020 meeting.

• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes of the March 3, 2020 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Council approved a $50 million bond for affordable housing at 3706 San Pablo Avenue and a $400,000 rental assistance program. Discussions also included a moratorium on evictions due to COVID-19 and proposed changes to cannabis zoning and parking regulations.

• $50 million revenue bond issuance for 87-unit affordable housing at 3706 San Pablo Avenue
• $400,000 contract to implement the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Purchase of two electric utility vehicles not to exceed $116,434.86
• Moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to COVID-19 income loss
• Proposed modifications to cannabis sales buffer distances and manufacturing zoning

The Emeryville City Council approved a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to nonpayment of rent and residential foreclosures caused by COVID-19 income loss, as a new first reading (ORD 20-001). It also approved a $400,000 COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program (Resolution 20-31), with amendments to program guidelines. The council approved several other consent items, including the purchase of two parking utility vehicles for up to $116,434.86 (Resolution 20-25) and a cannabis ordinance (Ordinance 20-004). An ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units was continued to a future meeting after public testimony raised concerns.

• Approved new first reading of eviction moratorium ordinance (ORD 20-001) 5-0
• Approved $400,000 COVID-19 rental assistance program (Resolution 20-31) 5-0
• Approved purchase of two GO-4 EV parking vehicles up to $116,434.86 (Resolution 20-25) 5-0
• Approved cannabis ordinance modifications (Ordinance 20-004) 5-0
• Approved sales tax audit services amendment with MuniServices (Resolution 20-29) 5-0
• Approved $50M revenue bond resolution for 3706 San Pablo affordable housing (Resolution 20-30) 5-0
• Approved first reading of ordinance eliminating minimum parking requirements 5-0
• Continued accessory dwelling unit ordinance to future meeting 5-0

City Council

The City Council met to discuss a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to COVID-19 income loss. The agenda also included a mid-cycle review of the 2019-2021 biennial budget and increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority during the emergency.

• Temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to COVID-19 income loss
• Increasing City Manager purchasing authority from $45,000 to $100,000 during the emergency
• $115,554.60 purchase order for Transit Signal Priority Expansion equipment
• Mid-cycle review of the 2019-20 and 2020-21 biennial budget
• $128,850 contract with EOA, Inc. for stormwater permit services

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions and residential foreclosures caused by income loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council also confirmed a local emergency and increased the City Manager's emergency purchasing authority.

• Approved temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions and foreclosures (5-0)
• Confirmed Director of Emergency Services’ Proclamation of Local Emergency (5-0)
• Increased City Manager purchasing authority from $45,000 to $100,000 during emergency (5-0)
• Approved $128,850 contract with EOA, Inc. for stormwater permit inspections (5-0)
• Approved $115,554.60 purchase order to Advanced Traffic Products, Inc. for transit signal equipment (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to Ghilotti Bros., Inc. contract for $3,313.32 (5-0)
• Approved 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Approved RFP for food service provider at Emeryville Child Development Center (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council is reviewing the 2019 annual reports and proposed 2020 priorities for three advisory committees. These reviews include the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Bicycle /Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) 2019 report and 2020 priorities
• Housing Committee 2019 report and 2020 priorities
• Parks and Recreation Committee 2019 report and 2020 priorities

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding cannabis regulation modifications. The session includes reviewing proposed buffer distances from parks and greenways for retail cannabis sales. Additionally, the council will discuss which zoning districts are allowed for cannabis manufacturing.

• Proposed changes to buffer distances from parks and greenways for retail cannabis sales
• Review of zoning districts for cannabis manufacturing (ID-2020-072)
• Presentation of project plans, narratives, and maps regarding cannabis locations

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will conduct a meeting to address routine agenda items. The session includes reviewing the check register for warrants and approving minutes from the March 3, 2020, regular meeting.

• Review of warrants (ID-2020-094)
• Approval of March 3, 2020, meeting minutes (ID-2020-086)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding revenue bonds for an 87-unit affordable housing development. The agenda also includes a mid-cycle budget review and a proposed ordinance to modify cannabis regulations.

• Public hearing for 87-unit affordable housing at 3706 San Pablo Avenue
• $115,554.60 purchase order for transit signal priority equipment
• $128,850 contract with EOA, Inc. for stormwater services
• Ordinance to modify the Emeryville Municipal Code regarding cannabis
• Mid-cycle review of the 2019-20 and 2020-21 budgets

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor and property matters. The council will confer with SEIU Local 1021 representatives regarding labor negotiations. They will also discuss price and terms for real estate negotiations involving 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall Parking Lot.

• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
• Real property negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
• Discussion of price and terms with Orton Development, Inc. and Besler Building Owners Association

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session on March 3, 2020, and received updates and gave direction on two matters: labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and real estate negotiations for properties at 4060 Hollis Street and the City Hall parking lot. No public decisions were made, as the session was closed and procedural only.

• Gave direction on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
• Gave direction on real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parking lot

City Council

The City Council will vote on appointing new members to the Planning Commission and the Commission on Aging. The council will also review 2019 annual reports and 2020 priorities from several advisory committees.

• Appointment of a Planning Commissioner
• Appointment of a resident to the Commission on Aging
• Commission on Aging 2019 annual report and 2020 priorities
• Economic Development Advisory Committee 2019 annual report and 2020 priorities
• Public Art Committee 2019 annual report and 2020 priorities

The City Council appointed Erika Mendez to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022. The Council also received annual reports from the Commission on Aging, the Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Public Art Committee.

• Appointed Erika Mendez to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Continued decision on Commission on Aging appointment to March 17, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will consider routine consent calendar items. These include the approval of recent warrants and action minutes from the February 18, 2020, meeting. No specific action items are listed for separate discussion.

• ID-2020-066 Warrants (Check Register)
• ID-2020-067 Action Minutes from February 18, 20020

The meeting was largely procedural. The agency approved the consent agenda, which included the warrants report and the action minutes from the February 18, 2020 meeting. No action items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

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

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the draft final report for the 40th and San Pablo Bus Hub Project. The Council will also consider a contract with Hello Housing to support affordable homeownership and rental programs. Additionally, the agenda includes reports on Planning Commission actions regarding local development projects.

• Contract with Hello Housing for up to $606,240
• Approval of 40th and San Pablo Bus Hub Project Draft Final Report
• Bids for the San Pablo Avenue Mid-Block Crosswalk Project
• Cannabis manufacturing facility at 1295 67th Street
• Elimination of minimum parking requirements

The City Council approved the 40th and San Pablo Bus Hub Project Draft Final Report, adopting the revised conceptual design with amendments to consider Transportation Committee recommendations and diagonal eastbound bicycle travel at 40th and Adeline. The council also approved consent items including a crosswalk project bid authorization and a $606,240 contract with Hello Housing for affordable housing programs. No public hearings were held, and several future agenda items were requested.

• Approved 40th & San Pablo Bus Hub Draft Final Report with amendments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-15 authorizing bid advertisement for San Pablo Ave Mid-Block Crosswalk Project
• Approved Resolution 20-16 authorizing $606,240 contract with Hello Housing for affordable housing programs
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and Feb 18, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Requested future agenda items: proclamation for Jayden Cummings, small business study session, ballot measure discussion, Sherwin Williams COA violations, reschedule November meetings

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will review warrants and the check register. The body will also consider the action minutes from the February 4, 2020, regular meeting.

• Warrants and check register (ID-2020-052)
• Action minutes from the February 4, 2020, regular meeting (ID-2020-049)

The meeting was largely procedural. The agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the February 4, 2020 meeting. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned immediately after.

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

City Council

The Emeryville City Council approved several contract amendments and a new ordinance regarding parking meters. The Council also accepted the completion of the Powell Overhead Joint Seal Replacement and Deck Seal Project.

• Contract amendment for EKI Environment and Water, Inc. to increase compensation by $175,500 for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge Project services
• Contract amendment for Berkeley Food and Housing Project to increase compensation by $38,100
• Ordinance updating the Emeryville Municipal Code regarding parking meters
• Acceptance of completion for the Powell Overhead Joint Seal Replacement and Deck Seal Project

The City Council approved a new ordinance regarding parking meters and authorized several contract amendments. The council also accepted the completion of the Powell Overhead Joint Seal Replacement and Deck Seal Project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 20-001 updating the Municipal Code pertaining to parking meters (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-11 to extend Berkeley Food and Housing Project contract to June 30, 2020, and increase compensation by $38,100 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-12 to increase EKI Environment and Water, Inc. compensation by $175,500 for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge project services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-13 accepting the Powell Overhead Joint Seal Replacement and Deck Seal Project as complete and appropriating $230,051 to the Structure Deck Seal, Repair and Maintenance Program (5-0)
• Approved February 4, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The agenda includes reviewing warrants, wire transfers, and the check register. The body will also consider approving minutes from the January 21, 2020, closed session and regular meeting.

• Review of warrants, wire transfers, and check register (ID-2020-039)
• Approval of January 21, 2020, special closed session minutes (ID-2020-035)
• Approval of January 21, 2020, regular meeting minutes (ID-2020-032)

The meeting was procedural only. The board approved the final agenda and the consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants, and approved minutes from prior meetings. No action items were listed, and the meeting adjourned after about one minute.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved warrants informational report (consent)
• Approved Jan 21, 2020 special closed session minutes (consent)
• Approved Jan 21, 2020 regular meeting minutes (consent)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a multi-year contract with IPS Group, Inc. to implement paid parking in the North Hollis and Triangle Commercial Areas. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing new parking meter rates and an ordinance regarding parking meters. Additionally, the Council will address bicycle and pedestrian safety.

• Contract with IPS Group, Inc. for parking technology up to $3,210,524
• 10-year extension of solid waste services agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc.
• Establishment of new parking meter rates and locations in North Hollis and Triangle zones
• Declaration of a state of urgent action regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety
• $2,500 appropriation for 2020 Bike to Work Day sponsorship

The Emeryville City Council approved a paid parking framework, including a contract with IPS Group, Inc. worth up to $3,210,524 over five fiscal years, and introduced an ordinance establishing parking meters. The council also approved a resolution setting parking meter rates and locations, amended to keep 66 feet of green curb in front of Ruby's Cafe. Other actions included approving a 10-year solid waste collection extension with Waste Management and declaring a state of urgent action on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

• Approved $3,210,524 contract with IPS Group, Inc. for parking technology and services (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance repealing and replacing parking meter code (5-0)
• Approved parking meter rates and locations, amended to retain 66 feet of green curb at Ruby's Cafe (5-0)
• Approved 10-year extension of solid waste collection agreement with Waste Management (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring state of urgent action on bicycle and pedestrian safety (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 Measure BB sponsorship for 2020 Bike to Work Day (5-0)
• Approved bus-only transit lane on Bay Bridge resolution (4-1, Donahue no)
• Approved annual cabaret license for Public Market (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session regarding two items. The council will review 2019 State Housing Legislation and the 47th Street Homes project at 1034-1042 47th Street.

• Study Session: 2019 State Housing Legislation (ID-2020-006)
• Study Session: 47th Street Homes at 1034-1042 47th Street (ID-2020-004)

The City Council held a study session on 2019 state housing legislation and a proposed residential project at 1034-1042 47th Street. No formal votes were taken; the council reached consensus that the record lacks substantial evidence to make findings required for the proposed demolition. The meeting was procedural, with no binding decisions made.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on 2019 state housing legislation
• Held study session on 47th Street Homes project
• Reached consensus that record lacks substantial evidence for demolition findings

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The agenda includes discussions on two specific cases involving the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency.

• Litigation ID-2020-002: Successor Agency v. California Department of Finance, et al.
• Litigation ID-2020-003: Successor Agency and City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et al.

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session and received updates on two pending lawsuits: one against the California Department of Finance and another against Swagelok Company. No votes or decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after 8 minutes.

• Received update on Successor Agency v. California Dept. of Finance (Case No. 34-2019-80003149)
• Received update on Successor Agency and City v. Swagelok Company (Case No. 17-CV-00308-WHO)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will consider adopting the 2020-2021 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget. This item includes reviewing related site maps and groundwater information. The agenda also includes routine approval of warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Adoption of the July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
• Approval of the ROPS administrative budget
• Review of warrants, wire transfers, and check registers
• Approval of December 17, 2019 meeting minutes

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency approved the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. The agency also approved the minutes from the December 17, 2019 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. SA 01-20 adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes of the December 17, 2019 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted informational report ID-2020-015 regarding warrants (5-0)
• Approved Final Agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal for the Marketplace Parcel B redevelopment project. The Council will also consider a tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist Incorporated totaling up to $660,871. Additionally, staff will present a $5,000 funding request for a recycling grant program.

• Public hearing on Marketplace Parcel B development plan appeal
• Tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist Inc. up to $660,871
• $5,000 CalRecycle funding request for beverage container recycling
• Proclamation of National Blood Donor Month

The City Council approved Resolution No. 20-03, affirming the Planning Commission's approval of the Final Development Plan for Parcel B of the Marketplace Redevelopment Project, with additional conditions including a revised valet parking provision. The motion carried 5-0. The council also approved consent items including a $5,000 CalRecycle grant request and a $366,000 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist.

• Approved Resolution No. 20-03 for Marketplace Parcel B development plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-01 authorizing $5,000 CalRecycle grant request (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20-02 for $366,000 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved hearing process for Parcel B appeal with 10-minute presentations and no rebuttals (5-0)