Emeryville public meetings in 2021
90 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel and real estate matters. The agenda includes a public employee appointment for the City Attorney position. Officials will also discuss price and terms for negotiations regarding properties on Hollis Street and near Temescal Creek.
- City Attorney employment/appointment (ID-2021-605)
- Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall Parking Lot
- Real estate negotiations for property near Temescal Creek (APN 49-1557-2-3)
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering resolutions to authorize an amended PARS-ARS retirement plan effective January 1, 2021. The board will also vote on continuing remote meetings and adding a meeting to the 2021 schedule for January 2022.
- Authorization of Executive Director to execute amended PARS-ARS retirement plan effective Jan 1, 2021
- Resolution to allow continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
- Amendment to the 2021 meeting schedule to add a January 2022 meeting
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will consider routine consent calendar items. The agenda includes approving warrants, reviewing December 7 minutes, and authorizing continued remote meetings.
- Approval of warrants (ID-2021-588)
- Review of December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (ID-2021-591)
- Resolution to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (ID-2021-594)
City Council
The City Council approved several residential development permits on 64th Street and updates to the Paid Parking Program. The Council also authorized a contract amendment for construction management of the South Bayfront Bridge project. Additionally, the meeting included reports on recent Planning Commission actions regarding multi-unit housing.
- Contract amendment for South Bayfront Bridge/Horton Landing Park Project up to $2,709,236
- Professional services contract with Seifel Consulting, Inc. not to exceed $24,500
- Residential replacement permits for 1270 and 1271 64th Street
- Revision of parking meter locations in North Hollis and Triangle zones
- New 15-minute time-limited parking zone at 3986 Adeline Street
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda included the consideration of a public employee appointment or employment for the position of City Attorney.
- Public employee appointment/employment for City Attorney (ID-2021-572)
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The agenda consists of procedural items and routine approvals under the consent calendar. The body will review minutes from November 16, 2021, special sessions and consider a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely. No new action items are listed for this meeting.
- Approval of November 16, 2021, special closed session minutes
- Approval of November 16, 2021, MESA special meeting minutes
- Resolution to allow continued remote meetings via AB 361
City Council
The City Council will declare the results of the November 2, 2021, special election to fill a vacancy left by Christian R. Patz. The meeting also includes the installation of the newly elected member and the appointment of the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms.
- Declaration of special election results to fill the vacancy left by Christian R. Patz
- Administration of oath of office to the newly elected City Council Member
- Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor for terms expiring November 2022
- Administration of oath to the newly appointed Mayor and Vice Mayor
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Successor Agency met to approve routine administrative items. The body adopted a regular meeting calendar for February 2022 through January 2023 and authorized the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361.
- Adoption of the regular meeting calendar for February 2022 through January 2023
- Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
- Review of warrants (ID-2021-548)
- Approval of action minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting
City Council
The City Council approved several administrative actions and contracts. This included authorizing the bidding process for the Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project and amending an audit contract with Maze & Associates. The Council also finalized committee appointments and meeting schedules for 2022.
- Authorization to advertise for bids on the Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project
- Construction management services agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology up to $151,905
- Amendment to Maze & Associates contract for financial audits up to a total of $360,610
- Resolution to continue holding City Council meetings remotely
- Appointment of council members to various committees and boards for 2022
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority scheduled a special closed session. The agenda includes discussion regarding public employee appointment or employment. Specifically, the council will consider item ID-2021-545 for the City Attorney position.
- City Attorney appointment or employment (ID-2021-545)
City Council
The City Council held a special study session regarding the EmeryStation Overland Project located at 1580 62nd Street. The session included discussions on converting existing live/work units to below market rate units and reviewing overall project plans.
- Study session for EmeryStation Overland Project, 1580 62nd Street
- Proposal to convert existing live/work units to below market rate units
- Review of overall project plans and Village Greens concept graphic
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to review minutes from November 2, 2021. The agenda also included resolutions regarding the continuation of remote meetings and amendments to the 2021 regular meeting schedule.
- Minutes from the November 2, 2021 special closed session
- Minutes from the November 2, 2021 MESA special meeting
- Resolution to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
- Amendment to the 2021 regular meeting schedule
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will review warrants and wire transfers. The agenda includes reviewing action minutes from November 2, 2021, sessions. A resolution is also proposed to continue holding meetings remotely under AB 361.
- ID-2021-532 warrants and wire transfers
- Action minutes from the November 2, 2021 Special Closed Session
- Action minutes from the November 2, 2021 Regular Meeting
- Resolution to allow continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
City Council
The City Council will consider the 2022 budget and compensation for the Emery Go-Round shuttle service. The agenda also includes a public hearing on organics reduction and recycling regulations and discussion of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
- $4,245,453 budget for Emery Go-Round shuttle service
- Authorization to receive National Opioid Settlement funds
- Ordinance for organics reduction and recycling
- Funding agreements for 40th Street Transit-Only Lanes project
- 2020-2021 Annual Development Impact Fee Report
Special Closed Session
The Special Closed Session for the City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority scheduled for November 3, 2021, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2021, via teleconference.
City Council
The City Council is holding a special study session regarding the Marketplace Redevelopment Project for Parcels A, B, and F. The session includes review of project plans and comments from the Building and Fire Departments.
- Study Session ID-2021-491: Marketplace Redevelopment Project Parcels A, B and F
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to consider personnel matters, litigation, and real estate negotiations. The agenda includes the appointment of a City Attorney and discussions regarding property at 1121 40th St.
- Appointment of City Attorney (ID-2021-521)
- Litigation: Successor Agency to the Former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency and the City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et. al.
- Real property negotiations for 1121 40th St Unit 5102
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to address routine agenda items. The board will consider approving the minutes from the October 19, 2021, regular meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution to allow for the continuation of remote meetings pursuant to AB 361.
- Approval of October 19, 2021, meeting minutes
- Resolution to continue holding meetings remotely under AB 361
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Successor Agency will review routine consent calendar items. This includes approving warrants, previous meeting minutes, and a resolution regarding the continuation of remote meetings.
- ID-2021-501 Warrants
- Action Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Special Closed Session
- Action Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Regular Meeting
- Resolution to allow continuation of remotely held meetings pursuant to AB 361
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution of support for the Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal. The agenda also includes a contract up to $63,250 to assess potential 2022 revenue measures and an ordinance regarding organics reduction and recycling. Additionally, the council will review several grant applications and utility agreement amendments.
- Resolution of support for the Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal
- Contract with Clifford Moss up to $63,250 for revenue measure assessment
- Ordinance adopting organics reduction and recycling standards
- $28,500 DOJ grant acceptance for evidence kit testing
- EBMUD agreement amendment for low-income resident assistance
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special closed session to discuss pending or threatened litigation. The meeting includes conferences with legal counsel regarding several active court cases involving the city and its successor agency.
- Litigation: Successor Agency/City vs. Swagelok Company, et al.
- Wireless facility modification requests under the Spectrum Act
- Raq Bey v. Jared Malec, Kevin Goodman, et al.
- Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville
- Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville, et al.
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is reviewing a resolution to extend the agreement for Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney. The board will also review minutes from the September 13, 2021, regular meeting and the October 5, 2021, special closed session.
- Resolution to extend interim City Attorney Andrea Visveshwara's agreement term
- Approval of September 13, 2021, meeting minutes
- Approval of October 5, 2021, special closed session minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the Bay Street Grocery Store project located at 5603 Bay Street. The session includes reviewing project plans, parcel locations, and staff suggestions for a relocated plaza. The council will also consider comments from the Alameda County Fire Department and the Planning Commission.
- Study session for Bay Street Grocery Store (ID-2021-463) at 5603 Bay Street
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The meeting includes the review of warrants and action minutes from recent sessions. The agenda also covers standard procedural items such as call to order and public comment.
- ID-2021-472 Warrants
- Action Minutes of the October 5, 2021 Special Closed Session
- Action Minutes of the October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting
City Council
The City Council met to approve amendments to planning regulations for cannabis manufacturing and to extend negotiations for intergenerational housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue. The Council also reviewed bids for a city bus and discussed opposing new engine regulations for harbor craft.
- Ordinance amending planning regulations to allow cannabis manufacturing with a minor conditional use permit
- Extending negotiations with EAH, Inc. for intergenerational housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
- Approving up to $11,500 for the purchase of artworks by Ronald Davis
- Requesting enrollment of municipal electric accounts in Renewable 100 service
- Rejecting bids for a 22-26 passenger wheelchair accessible bus
City Council
The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss the Atrium Longfellow Mixed Use Project Planned Unit Development. The session includes a review of project plans and planning regulations regarding mixed-use groups.
- Atrium Longfellow Mixed Use Project (1650 65th Street)
- Review of Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Excerpt
- Review of Planning Regulations Provisions on Mixed Use Groups
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms of real estate negotiations involving Amtrak and Emery Station West, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions regarding labor negotiations with police and service unions. Additionally, the council will consider a public employee appointment for the City Attorney position.
- Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
- Negotiations for Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Real estate negotiations for a portion of the 59th Street Extension
- Labor negotiations with Emeryville Police Officers' Association
- Appointment of City Attorney
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will address administrative items. The agenda includes reviewing warrants and approving action minutes from the September 13, 2021, meeting.
- ID-2021-441 Warrants
- ID-2021-444 Action Minutes of the September 13, 2021 meeting
City Council
The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to permit cannabis manufacturing through minor conditional use permits. The agenda also includes contracts for environmental reports for the Atrium Longfellow and Bay Street projects, and a discussion on development bonuses for mass timber construction.
- Ordinance to allow cannabis manufacturing with a minor conditional use permit
- $524,033 contract for an Environmental Impact Report for the Atrium Longfellow Mixed Use Project at 1650 65th Street
- $142,683 contract for environmental analysis for a new grocery store at 5615 Bay Street
- Appeal regarding the redevelopment of 4060 Hollis Street as an arts and cultural center
- Discussion on allowing development bonus points for mass timber framing in construction
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and terms for the property at 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding potential and existing litigation.
- Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue (ID-2021-425)
- Discussion of price and terms for property at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
- Review of potential new litigation (ID-2021-426)
- Existing litigation: Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville (Case No. 21-cv-2781-YGR)
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to approve several items, including a change to the 2021 meeting schedule. The board also approved an employment agreement for Christine S. Daniel as City Manager.
- Approval of employment agreement for Christine S. Daniel as City Manager
- Amendment to the 2021 regular meeting schedule
- Approval of July 20, 2021, special closed session minutes
- Approval of July 20, 2021, regular meeting minutes
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency. The agenda focuses on approving warrants and minutes from July 20, 2021.
- ID-2021-424 Warrants
- Action Minutes of July 20, 2021 Special Closed Session
- Action Minutes of the July 20, 2021 Regular Meeting
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several contracts, including a nearly $900,000 agreement for Quiet Zone safety engineering. The agenda also includes approving annual cabaret licenses and updating the city's energy code. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Commission on Aging and Housing Committee.
- $897,387.25 contract with Zephyr Rail for Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project
- Agreement for '8 To Go' Paratransit Shuttle Service up to $126,500
- Ordinance amending the city Energy Code to adopt 2019 California standards
- Police department grant awards for energy devices and ballistic shields
- Appointments to the Commission on Aging and Housing Committee
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority will review routine consent calendar items. This includes approving minutes from July 6, 2021, meetings and a resolution to amend the 2021 regular meeting schedule. No substantive action items are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of July 6, 2021 Special Closed Session minutes
- Approval of July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes
- Resolution to amend the 2021 regular meeting schedule
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in a special closed session to review various legal matters and ongoing litigation. The agenda includes real estate negotiations for 1500 Park Avenue, #322 and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Real estate negotiations regarding price and terms for 1500 Park Avenue, #322
- Litigation review: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company
- Litigation review: Successor Agency v. California Department of Finance
- Litigation review: Carpiaux v. City of Emeryville
- Performance evaluation for the City Manager
City Council
The City Council will hold a special study session to review the EmeryStation Overland Flexible Community Benefit Proposal. The session includes reviewing the Wareham proposal for community benefits and staff's net present value analysis.
- Study Session - EmeryStation Overland Flexible Community Benefit Proposal (ID-2021-338)
- Review of Wareham Proposal for Community Benefits
- Review of Staff's Net Present Value Analysis
City Council
The Emeryville City Council will consider a resolution to appoint members to the Planning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. This action also includes amending the FY 2021-22 Local Roster of Boards, Commissions and Committees.
- Appointment of Planning Commissioners
- Amendment to the FY 2021-22 Local Roster of Boards, Commissions and Committees
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will address routine administrative matters. This includes reviewing warrants, approving previous meeting minutes, and amending the 2021 regular meeting calendar.
- Approval of ID-2021-350 Warrants and Check Register
- Review of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
- Resolution to amend the 2021 regular meeting calendar
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting crematories in all zoning districts. The Council also authorized engineering services up to $657,958 and a grant for food and clothing distribution. Additionally, the Council approved traffic calming measures for the Bicycle Boulevard.
- Ordinance prohibiting crematories in all zoning districts
- Engineering services contract with Wood Rodgers, Inc. up to $657,958
- $73,957 grant for food and clothing distribution via ECAP
- Sale of 1500 Park Avenue #322 for $338,200
- Approval of Bicycle Boulevard traffic calming measures
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will hold a special closed session. The meeting includes discussion regarding the appointment or employment of a City Attorney.
- Appointment or employment of City Attorney (ID-2021-345)
City Council
The Emeryville City Council held a special study session to discuss project ID-2021-305. This item involves a two-unit replacement located at 1270 64th Street.
- Study Session ID-2021-305: Two Unit Replacement, 1270 64th Street
Community Development Commission of Emeryville
The meeting consists of routine procedural matters and the approval of minutes from a July 7, 2020, regular meeting. No new action items or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Approval of July 7, 2020, regular meeting minutes (ID-2020-360)
Public Financing Authority
This meeting of the Emeryville Public Financing Authority includes the approval of minutes from the July 7, 2020, meeting. No other action items or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of July 7, 2020, meeting minutes (ID-2020-359)
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met via teleconference on July 6, 2021. The body reviewed minutes from several previous closed and regular sessions. The authority also approved a resolution to amend its 2021 regular meeting schedule.
- Amendment of the 2021 regular meeting schedule (Resolution No. MA 05-21)
- Approval of March 16, 2021, special closed session minutes
- Approval of April 20, 2021, regular meeting minutes
- Approval of May 4, 2021, special meeting minutes
- Approval of May 18, 2021, special closed session minutes
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Successor Agency is reviewing a resolution to appropriate $2,528,773 into the 2021-22 operating budget. The Council will also discuss whether to amend the 2021 regular meeting calendar. Other items include approving warrants and previous meeting minutes.
- Resolution to appropriate $2,528,773 into the FY 2021-22 operating budget
- Discussion on amending the 2021 regular meeting calendar
- Approval of warrants including wire transfers and check register
- Approval of June 15, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to prohibit crematories in all zoning districts. The meeting also addresses a special election for a council vacancy and contract amendments for the IDEA project.
- Ordinance prohibiting crematories in all zoning districts
- Contract amendment for IDEA project up to $679,349
- Special municipal election call for November 2, 2021
- ADA parking zone request at 1270 62nd Street
- Grant support for 40th Street pedestrian and bike improvements
City Council
The City Council met to address a resolution concerning trees on the west side of Horton Street. The council identified specific trees in the Sherwin Williams development area as nuisance trees and directed notice to be sent to the property owner.
- Resolution ID-2021-304 regarding nuisance trees on Horton Street
- Direction for Public Works Director to notify property owner
City Council
The City Council held a special study session to receive an update on the I-80/Ashby Avenue (Route 13) Interchange Improvements Project. The session included a presentation and staff report regarding the project's status.
- I-80/Ashby Avenue (Route 13) Interchange Improvements Project status update
City Council
The City Council met to review and approve appointments for several local boards and commissions. This included positions for the Planning Commission, Housing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee.
- Appointment of Planning Commissioners for terms ending June 30, 2024
- Appointments for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Appointments for the Budget Advisory Committee
- Appointments for the Commission on Aging
- Appointments for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The meeting consists of routine administrative items on the consent calendar. The agenda includes the review of warrants and approval of action minutes from June 1, 2021.
- ID-2021-286 Warrants
- Action Minutes of June 1, 2021 Special Closed Session
- Action Minutes of the June 1, 2021 Regular Meeting
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several professional service contracts and a new housing affordability table. The agenda also includes an informational report on construction noise waivers.
- Contract with West Coast Code Consultants for $1,133,700 for building division services
- Contract with Interwest Consulting Group for $150,000 for building division services
- $133,397 contract for the EmeryStation Overland project assessment
- Adoption of the 2021 Housing Affordability Table
- Caltrans agreement for up to $680,000 for the Emery Street Area Hydrodynamic Separator Project
City Council
The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the cannabis industry expansion (ID-2021-256). The session includes Charles S. Bryant and Chadrick Smalley. Other agenda items are limited to standard procedural matters.
- Cannabis Industry Expansion Study Session (ID-2021-256)
- Late correspondence from Nasser Azimi
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation and property negotiations. The agenda includes legal conferences regarding cases involving the California Department of Finance and Swagelok Company. The Council will also receive direction on price and terms for real estate at 1500 Park Avenue.
- Real estate negotiations for 1500 Park Avenue, # 322
- Litigation: Successor Agency v. California Department of Finance
- Litigation: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda consists only of routine consent calendar items, including warrants and approval of action minutes from May 18, 2021. No new action items are listed for this session.
- ID-2021-259 Warrants
- Action Minutes of May 18, 2021 Special Closed Session
- Action Minutes of the May 18, 2021 Regular Meeting
City Council
The Emeryville City Council met to adopt the operating budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The Council also approved several affordable housing acquisitions and contract amendments for engineering and landscaping services.
- Adoption of the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget
- Acquisition of 1500 Park Avenue #322 for up to $355,000
- $1.5 million increase to predevelopment loan for San Pablo Avenue housing
- Coastland Civil Engineering contract amendment increasing total to $873,148
- Ordinance establishing a new Vehicle Share Policy
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council and related agencies will meet in closed session. The agenda includes conferences with legal counsel regarding two active litigation cases. The meeting also includes a performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Litigation: Successor Agency v. Swagelok Company, et. al.
- Litigation: Jon Reed, et al. v. City of Emeryville, et al.
- City Manager performance evaluation
City Council
The City Council held a special study session to review an issues and options paper regarding the development review process. The discussion focused on opportunities to streamline requirements for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects to comply with state law.
- Review of an issues and options paper regarding streamlining the development review process
- Discussion of targeted changes to city planning regulations for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The body will review warrants, wire transfers, and the check register. It will also consider action minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting.
- ID-2021-239 Warrants (wire transfers and check register)
- ID-2021-244 Action Minutes of the May 4, 2021 meeting
City Council
The City Council approved funding for the Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project and street rehabilitation completion. The Council also held a first reading of a new Vehicle Share Policy and discussed procedures to fill a council vacancy.
- Approval of $4.2 million in TCEP grants and $1.8 million in ACTC grants for the Quiet Zone project
- Appropriation of $75,000 from ACTC COVID-19 Rapid Response funds for bicycle and pedestrian improvements
- First reading of an ordinance to establish a new Vehicle Share Policy
- Discussion on how to fill a vacancy on the City Council
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to approve a side letter of agreement. This item involves an extension of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021.
- Resolution ID-2021-218 approving a side letter agreement with SEIU Local 1021 regarding an MOU extension
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The agenda includes the approval of warrants and minutes from April 20, 2021, sessions. No new ordinances or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of ID-2021-209 Warrants
- Minutes from April 20, 2021 Special Closed Session
- Minutes from April 20, 2021 Regular Meeting
City Council
The City Council is conducting a budget planning discussion for fiscal year 2021-22. The agenda includes an ordinance to modify dockless shared mobility system permits and support for several state assembly bills. Additionally, the council reviewed reports on proposed developments at EmeryStation Overland and 65th Street.
- Budget planning discussion for fiscal year 2021-22
- Contract amendment with West Coast Code Consultants up to $2,665,520
- Easement agreement for a pedestrian bridge at 3100 San Pablo Avenue
- Ordinance amending dockless shared mobility system operator permits
- Proposed 300,000 square foot R&D building at EmeryStation Overland
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in a special closed session to review existing and anticipated litigation. The council will also receive direction regarding price and terms for several real estate negotiations.
- Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
- Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street (City Hall Parking Lot) with Orton Development, Inc.
- Real estate negotiations for property between Folger Avenue and 67th Street with LBA RIV-Company XII, LLC.
- Review of existing litigation, including Raq Bey v. Emeryville Police Department.
- Discussion of pending claims against the City.
City Council
The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the Right to Return Ordinance (ID-2021-155). The session includes presentations by Charles S. Bryant, Chadrick Smalley, and April Shabazz. Late correspondence was submitted from UNITE HERE Local 2850 and regarding SB 93 – Right to Recall.
- Study session for Right to Return Ordinance (ID-2021-155)
- Late correspondence from UNITE HERE Local 2850
- Late correspondence regarding SB 93 – Right to Recall
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority met to approve employment agreements for legal counsel. This included an agreement for Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney and amendments to Michael Guina's contract. The board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.
- Employment agreement for Andrea Visveshwara as Interim City Attorney/General Counsel
- Amended employment agreements for Michael Guina as City Attorney/General Counsel
- Approval of various meeting minutes from July 2020 through April 2021
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will review routine consent calendar items. This includes approving recent warrants and the action minutes from the April 6, 2021, meeting.
- ID-2021-159 Warrants (Check Register)
- ID-2021-191 Action Minutes from April 6, 2021
City Council
The Emeryville City Council approved updated development impact fees and changes to the master fee schedule for fiscal year 2021-2022. The Council also passed mid-year budget amendments for fiscal year 2020-21. Additionally, several contracts for engineering and construction management services were approved.
- Updated Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Amendment to the City Master Fee Schedule for FY 2021-22
- Engineering contract with Schaaf and Wheeler for $88,528.00
- Contract amendment with MNS Engineers for $75,475
- Resolution denouncing xenophobia and anti-Asian racism
Management of Emeryville Services Authority
The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is considering a resolution to amend its 2021 regular meeting schedule. This special meeting also includes standard procedures such as roll call and public comment.
- Resolution ID-2021-199: Amending the 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule of the Management of Emeryville Services Authority
Special Closed Session
The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and terms for several real property negotiations. The agenda also includes labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and personnel matters regarding the City Attorney.
- Real estate negotiations for 1001 46th Street, #219
- Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street (City Hall Parking Lot)
- Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street and portions of 59th Street
- Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
- Performance evaluation and appointment regarding the City Attorney
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Emeryville Successor Agency agenda contains routine administrative items. The body will consider warrants and action minutes from the March 16, 2021, meeting.
- ID-2021-140 Warrants
- Action Minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting (ID-2021-149)
City Council
The City Council will consider the 2021 budget for the Emeryville Transportation Management Association to fund the Emery Go Round Shuttle Service. The meeting also includes a discussion on prohibiting crematories and an audit contract for financial records.
- Approval of $4,639,380 budget for Emery Go Round shuttle service
- Contract with Maze & Associates for financial audits not to exceed $310,443 total
- Amendment to cannabis application review and appeal procedures
- Discussion regarding the prohibition of crematories in Emeryville
- Fifth amendment to engineering services contract for South Bayfront Bridge project
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for properties at 4300 San Pablo Avenue and 4060 Hollis Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential litigation and the appointment of a new City Attorney.
- Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
- Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street/City Hall parking lot with Orton Development, Inc.
- Discussion of seventeen potential litigation cases
- Appointment of a new City Attorney
City Council
The City Council will review applicants for several positions on the Planning Commission, Budget Advisory Committee, and Commission on Aging. The meeting also includes annual reports from the Bicycle and Pedestrian, Housing, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art committees regarding their 2020 accomplishments and 2021 priorities.
- Appointments to the Planning Commission
- Appointments to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Commission
- Appointments to the Budget Advisory Committee
- Appointments to the Commission on Aging
- Annual reports from four advisory committees
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Emeryville Successor Agency. The agenda includes the approval of warrants and action minutes from the March 2, 2021, meeting.
- Warrants (ID-2021-121)
- Action Minutes from March 2, 2021 (ID-2021-112)
City Council
The City Council met to approve a contract with PlaceWorks for the 2023-2031 Housing Element in an amount not to exceed $171,837. The Council also passed resolutions supporting Senate Bill 271 and Assembly Bill 1400. An ordinance regarding cannabis application reviews was presented for consideration.
- Contract with PlaceWorks for Housing Element preparation up to $171,837
- Side letter agreement with Emeryville Police Officers’ Association regarding vacation accrual
- Ordinance amending cannabis application review and appeal processes
- Resolution in support of Senate Bill 271
- Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 1400 (Calcare Act)
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms of real estate negotiations with Orton Development, Inc. regarding 4060 Hollis Street and adjacent City Hall parcels. The Council will also consider a public employee appointment for the position of City Attorney.
- Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and City Hall parcels
- Public employee appointment for City Attorney
City Council
The City Council will review annual reports and 2021 priorities from the Budget Advisory Committee, the Commission on Aging, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee. These items include presentations regarding committee goals, principles, and accomplishments.
- Budget Advisory Committee's annual report and 2021 priorities
- Commission on Aging's annual report and 2021 priorities
- Economic Development Advisory Committee's annual report and 2021 priorities
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
This meeting consists of routine administrative items for the Successor Agency. The body will review warrants, wire transfers, and the check register, as well as minutes from the February 16, 2021, meeting.
- ID-2021-088 Warrants (wire transfers and check register)
- Action Minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting an affordable housing bond administration plan. They are also reviewing new energy and building reach codes. Additionally, the Council will discuss membership requirements for the Budget Advisory Committee.
- Affordable Housing Bond Administration and Expenditure Plan
- Energy and Building Reach Codes
- Master Fee Schedule amendments for dockless mobility systems
- Budget Advisory Committee membership requirements
- Emeryville Center of Innovation development plan
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021. The council will also receive direction regarding price and terms for real estate negotiations involving multiple properties.
- Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street, City Hall Parking Lot, and City Hall Parcel with Orton Development, Inc.
- Real estate negotiations for 5885 Horton Street, 5959 Horton Street, and part of 59th Street with Amtrak and Emery Station West, LLC.
- Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021.
City Council
The City Council will hold a special study session regarding the implementation of SB 1383. The session focuses on updates for reducing methane emissions from organic waste.
- Study Session ID-2021-070: SB 1383 implementation update for organic waste methane emissions reductions
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The Emeryville Successor Agency meeting consists only of routine procedural items. The agenda includes a review of the check register and approval of action minutes from the February 2, 2021, meeting.
- ID-2021-072 Warrants (Check Register)
- ID-2021-077 Action Minutes of February 2, 2021
City Council
The Emeryville City Council approved an ordinance establishing regulations and permits for dockless shared mobility systems in the public right of way. The Council also authorized a sublease with Amtrak for bus bays at the EmeryStation West/Transit Center and an amendment to an AECOM agreement for archaeological services.
- Ordinance establishing regulations and permits for dockless shared mobility systems
- Sublease for bus bays between the City and Amtrak at 5959 Horton Street
- Amendment to AECOM professional services agreement for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge Project
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The meeting includes the approval of routine warrants, wire transfers, and check registers. The body will also review action minutes from the January 19, 2021, special closed session and regular meeting.
- Approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check register (ID-2021-053)
- Action minutes from January 19, 2021, special closed session (ID-2021-063)
- Action minutes from January 19, 2021, regular meeting (ID-2021-059)
City Council
The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding cannabis application reviews and dockless shared mobility systems. The meeting also includes appointments to the ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Economic Development committees. Additionally, the Planning Director will report on recent tree removal permits and parking extensions.
- Ordinance establishing regulations for dockless shared mobility systems in public right of way
- Amendment to cannabis application review and appeal processes
- Appointments to ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Economic Development committees
- Tree removal permits for Doyle Street and Emeryville Greenway
- Extension of Emery Go-Round bus parking at 4555 Horton Street
City Council
The City Council is holding a special study session regarding fiscal year 2021-2023 planning, budget, and capital improvement program strategies. The session includes a review of a five-year forecast for the General Fund.
- Study session on FY 2021-2023 Planning, Budget and Capital Improvement Program Strategies
Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers' Association. The meeting also includes reviews of existing litigation and discussions regarding property terms for 4300 San Pablo Avenue.
- Labor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers' Association
- Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue with EAH, Inc.
- Review of existing litigation involving the City and Successor Agency
- Discussion of pending legal claims from various individuals
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a resolution to authorize a permanent financing development loan. This $16,747,486 loan is for the development of affordable housing at 3600, 3610, and 3620 San Pablo Avenue. The agreement involves Resources for Community Development.
- $16,747,486 development loan for affordable housing at 3600, 3610, and 3620 San Pablo Avenue
- Resolution ID-2021-019 regarding a commitment to Resources for Community Development
City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The agency is considering a contract for soil and groundwater remediation at the Corporation Yard Site located at 5679 Horton Street. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2021-2022 administrative budget and payment schedule. Additionally, the body will review recent warrants and meeting minutes.
- $2,710,000 professional services agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for remediation at 5679 Horton Street
- Adoption of the Administrative Budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 21-22)
- Approval of action minutes from December 2020 sessions
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a proposal to rename 47th Street between San Pablo Avenue and Doyle Street. The agenda also includes an agreement with Emery Unified School District for after-school programs and police holiday pay.
- Renaming 47th Street to Steve Dain Drive
- MOU with Emery Unified School District for after-school programs ($75,000 annually)
- Side letter agreement with Police Officers’ Association regarding holiday pay
- Budget amendment for Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project
- Application for Alameda County Transportation Commission project nominations