Emeryville public meetings in 2024

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a claim filed by Michael Miranda. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at City Hall.

• Closed session to consider a claim (ID-2024-457) against the City
• Meeting held at City Hall, 1333 Park Avenue
• Public comment will be limited to in-person or pre-submitted written comments

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session and approved a settlement of $9,107.23 for a property damage claim filed by Michael Miranda (ID-2024-457). The motion was made by Council Member Bauters, seconded by Vice Mayor Mourra, and passed unanimously 5-0. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported, and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved $9,107.23 settlement for Michael Miranda property damage claim (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several consent items including financial reports and personnel changes. Discussion includes infrastructure projects such as HVAC and BMS system replacements at the Civic Center.

• HVAC system replacement contract for Civic Center up to $631,032.00
• BMS system and plumbing repair contract for Civic Center up to $325,000.00
• $40,000.00 grant for the Police Department from the State of California's Alcoholic Beverage Control
• Noise ordinance waiver for East Bay Municipal Utility District sewer rehabilitation work
• Extension of temporary emergency shelter license at 4300 San Pablo Avenue with Insight Housing

The Emeryville City Council approved the consent agenda (excluding item 10.6, which was pulled for discussion and then approved separately) and all listed resolutions, including contracts for Civic Center HVAC and BMS system replacements, a noise ordinance waiver for sewer work, and several administrative items. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting was brief, with no action items or public hearings beyond the noise waiver.

• Approved consent agenda excluding item 10.6 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-143 extending council committee terms to Jan 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-144 accepting $40,000 ABC grant for police (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-145 accepting FY23-24 Development Impact Fee Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-146 accepting Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-147 adding retired annuitant classification (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-151 authorizing $631,032 HVAC contract with Legacy Mechanical (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-152 authorizing $325,000 BMS contract with SYSERCO (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will recognize John Bauters for his contributions during his term. The meeting also includes declaring the results of the November 5, 2024, municipal election and installing three newly elected council members.

• Proclamation recognizing John Bauters' contributions to the City Council
• Resolution declaring the results of the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Municipal Election
• Installation of three newly elected City Council members via oath of office
• Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms expiring December 2025
• Administration of oath to the Mayor and Vice Mayor

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, installed newly elected members, and appointed David Mourra as mayor and Sukhdeep Kaur as vice mayor for one-year terms. The appointments passed 4-0 with one abstention. The meeting also included a proclamation honoring outgoing Council Member John Bauters.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-154 declaring election results (5-0)
• Installed Council Members Sukhdeep Kaur, Matthew Solomon, and Courtney Welch
• Appointed David Mourra as Mayor and Sukhdeep Kaur as Vice Mayor (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Administered oath to Mayor and Vice Mayor

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency successor body will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering approval of warrants and action minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. No public hearings or substantive action items are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2024-456) totaling unspecified amounts
• Approval of action minutes from November 19, 2024 regular meeting (ID-2024-464)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met and approved its consent agenda, which included an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. No substantive action items were discussed or decided. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

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

City Council

This special meeting of the Emeryville City Council has one action item: a resolution to censure and impose sanctions on Council Member Kalimah Priforce. The resolution was approved as Resolution No. 24-142. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Resolution of censure and sanctions against Council Member Kalimah Priforce (ID-2024-466, approved as Resolution No. 24-142)

The Emeryville City Council approved Resolution No. 24-142, which censures and imposes sanctions on Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce. The resolution was amended to include a clause directing staff to mail a copy of the executed resolution to all residents. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Priforce voting no.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-142 censuring and imposing sanctions on Council Member Priforce (4-1)
• Amended resolution to include mailing copies to all residents

City Council

This is a special study session where the City Council will discuss a feasibility study for the Emeryville Art Center. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is solely for discussion.

• Study Session ID-2024-432: Discussion of the Emeryville Art Center and its feasibility study

The City Council held a study session on the Emeryville Art Center and gave direction on discussion questions. There was majority support for implementing a comprehensive plan, retaining a capital fundraising consultant, and pursuing new construction. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken during this study session.

• Gave direction supporting a comprehensive plan for the Art Center (majority support)
• Gave direction supporting retention of a capital fundraising consultant (majority support)
• Gave direction supporting new construction for the Art Center (majority support)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several high-value contracts, including the Emery Go-Round shuttle service and a public art project. The body will also discuss the 2024-25 fiscal year budget update and the 40th Street Multimodal Project.

• Employment agreement for City Manager LaTanya Bellow
• Payment not to exceed $4,640,887 for Emery Go-Round shuttle service (ETMA 2025 Budget)
• Contract not to exceed $500,000 with Sijia Chen for the 40th Streetscape Public Art Project
• Contract increase of $597,517 for Diablo Engineering Group regarding the 40th Street Multimodal Project
• Application for MTC grant funds up to $1,700,000 for Transit Oriented Communities (TOC)

The Emeryville City Council approved a 5-0 vote to hire LaTanya Bellow as City Manager and approved a $3.57 million contract amendment for Diablo Engineering on the 40th Street Multimodal Project (4-1, with Council Member Priforce dissenting). The council also approved several consent items, including resolutions for FEMA grant authorization, a $1.7 million MTC grant application, and the ETMA 2025 budget for Emery Go-Round shuttle service.

• Approved employment agreement with LaTanya Bellow as City Manager (5-0)
• Approved $3,572,995.84 contract amendment with Diablo Engineering for 40th Street project (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 24-133 designating FEMA/Cal OES grant agents
• Approved Resolution 24-134 authorizing $1.7M MTC grant application
• Approved Resolution 24-135 approving ETMA 2025 budget of $4,640,887 for Emery Go-Round
• Approved Resolution 24-139 selecting Sijia Chen for 40th Streetscape Public Art Project ($500,000)
• Approved Resolution 24-140 renewing police military equipment policy
• Approved Ordinance 24-012 repealing/modifying criminal penalties (Group III)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve warrants and action minutes from a prior special meeting. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2024-436)
• Approval of action minutes (ID-2024-442)
• Public comment on consent calendar items

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a meeting on November 19, 2024. The board approved the consent calendar, which included the warrant register and minutes from the November 5, 2024, meeting. No other substantive action items were addressed.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved warrant register (5-0)
• Approved November 5, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation. The agenda includes a claim filed by Adelaide Jenkins and a report on the appointment of the City Manager.

• Consideration of a claim filed by Adelaide Jenkins (ID-2024-424)
• Discussion regarding the appointment of the City Manager (ID-2024-229)
• Closed session to consider pending or threatened litigation
• Closed session to consider real property negotiations

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session and voted unanimously to deny a pending claim filed by Adelaide Jenkins (ID-2024-424). The council also discussed a public employee appointment for the City Manager position (ID-2024-229), but no action was reported on that item. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Denied claim of Adelaide Jenkins (ID-2024-424) (5-0)
• Discussed City Manager appointment (ID-2024-229) — no action reported

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This special meeting consists of procedural items and a consent calendar. The body is reviewing warrants and approving minutes from previous meetings.

• ID-2024-422 Warrants
• Action Minutes of the October 15, 2024, Special City Council Closed Session Meeting
• Action Minutes of the October 15, 2024, Regular City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting on November 5, 2024. The board approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included an informational report on warrants, and action minutes from the October 15, 2024 closed session and regular meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made; all items were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved warrants informational report (5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 closed session action minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 regular meeting action minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will meet to approve warrants, minutes, and resolutions. The council will authorize the city manager to accept up to $2 million in grant funds from Caltrans for the Powell Street Hydrodynamic Separator Project.

• Authorize $15,500 grant for Emeryville Child Development Center
• Authorize $2,000,000 grant for Powell Street Hydrodynamic Separator Project
• Authorize first amendment to ground lease for Emeryvilla Senior Apartments
• Approve warrants and meeting minutes
• Public comment procedures require in-person attendance or email

The City Council approved several resolutions via the consent agenda, including funding for a hydrodynamic separator project and a grant for the Child Development Center. The Council also agreed to add an item to a future agenda regarding the potential censure of Council Member Priforce.

• Approved Resolution 24-132 to accept up to $2,000,000 from Caltrans for the Powell Street Hydrodynamic Separator Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-130 to apply for and accept a $15,500 grant from the County of Alameda Social Service Agency for the Emeryville Child Development Center (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-131 to execute a lease and affordable housing agreement amendment for Emeryvilla Senior Apartments at 4320 San Pablo Avenue (5-0)
• Approved October 8, October 15 (Closed Session), and October 15 (Regular) meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted informational report ID-2024-421 regarding warrants (5-0)
• Agreed to add a future agenda item to consider the censure of Council Member Priforce for Code of Ethics violations

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will hold a special closed‑session meeting. They will discuss a public employee appointment for the City Manager identified as ID‑2024‑229. The agenda also includes ex parte communications, public comment on closed‑session items, and a report out of closed session.

• Ex parte communications
• Public comment on closed‑session items
• Closed‑session consideration of City Manager appointment (ID‑2024‑229)
• Report out of closed session
• Adjournment

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session on Monday, October 21, 2024, to discuss the appointment and employment of a City Manager under Government Code Section 54957. Four council members were present and one was absent; Council Member Bauters participated remotely. Human Resources representative Lilybell Nakamura reported that no actions were taken in closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• No actions taken in closed session on the City Manager appointment/employment item (ID-2024-229)
• No ex parte communications reported
• No public comments heard on closed session items

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss pending litigation and negotiate real estate terms with Amtrak and private parties. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall, with remote participation allowed for Council Member Bauters.

• Closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for Amtrak Station parcels
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation, including Swagelok Company and wireless facility cases
• Closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for 1245 Powell St.
• Meeting held at City Hall with remote participation option for Council Member Bauters

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session on October 15, 2024, to discuss existing litigation and real estate negotiations. No public comments were made, and the City Attorney reported no reportable actions were taken during the closed session. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Held closed session to discuss litigation and real estate negotiations
• No reportable actions taken (per City Attorney)

City Council

The council will vote on extending the professional services contract with IPS Group, Inc. for up to $780,309 to continue managing paid parking in the North Hollis and Triangle commercial areas for fiscal years 2025‑2029. It will also consider an amendment to the ADU ordinance, a $400,000 increase for the Doyle Street Bicycle Improvements Phase 3, a noise‑ordinance waiver for UPSIDE Foods at 6201 Shellmound Street, and the purchase of a public‑art piece funded up to $37,850.

• Extend IPS Group contract for paid parking management – max $780,309 (FY 2025‑2029)
• Amend Article 14 of Chapter 5, Title 9 to update accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Increase Doyle Street Bicycle Improvements Phase 3 contract to $400,000, with $119,000 from Unallocated Fund 475 and $354,000 from ACTC PFA Grant Fund
• Grant noise‑ordinance waiver to UPSIDE Foods for work at 6201 Shellmound Street
• Approve purchase of artwork “Lanzón de Chavin Totem” for up to $37,850 from the Public Art Fund

The Emeryville City Council approved the consent agenda (4-0, with one absence), which included resolutions authorizing contracts for child care services, paid parking management, and the Doyle Street bicycle improvements, as well as an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations. The council also approved a noise ordinance waiver for UPSIDE Foods, the purchase of an artwork, and introduced an ordinance to eliminate or modify criminal penalties. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Priforce absent.

• Approved consent agenda including 10 items (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-122 authorizing child care services contract with CA Dept of Education (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-123 extending IPS Group parking contract up to $780,309 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-011 amending ADU and JADU regulations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-125 for Doyle Street Bicycle Improvements Phase 3 with up to $400,000 change order (4-0)
• Granted noise ordinance waiver to UPSIDE Foods for weekend work at 6201 Shellmound St (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-129 to purchase artwork 'Lanzón de Chavin Totem' for up to $37,850 (4-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance to eliminate or modify criminal penalties (4-0)

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 discuss the sale of refunding bonds. The body will also review agency warrants and minutes from the October 1, 2024, meeting.

• Resolution to approve the form and authorize distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement for Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
• Approval of ID-2024-393 Warrants
• Approval of action minutes from the October 1, 2024, meeting

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor approved a resolution authorizing the form and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement for tax allocation refunding bonds, along with related documents and actions. The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was also approved. All votes were 4-0 with Board Member Priforce absent.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and Oct 1, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SA05-24 authorizing Preliminary Official Statement for tax allocation refunding bonds (4-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss and potentially appoint a new City Manager. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a reporting out on the closed session items.

• Closed session to consider City Manager appointment
• Public comment period for closed session items
• Reporting out of closed session decisions

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session on October 8, 2024, to discuss the appointment and employment of a City Manager (ID-2024-229). No reportable actions were taken, and no public comments or ex parte communications were reported. The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

• Held closed session to discuss City Manager appointment/employment (no action reported)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real-property negotiations for two parcels: 4300 San Pablo Avenue and 1245 Powell Street. Legal counsel will also review a pending claim by Michael Miranda. No public action or vote is scheduled.

• Conference with real-property negotiator on 4300 San Pablo Avenue (APN 49-1079-014-01 & 049-1079-017-01)
• Conference on 1245 Powell Street (APN 49-1314-001-01)
• Review of Michael Miranda claim (EM2024-10)

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for two properties and a pending claim, but no reportable actions were taken. The meeting was procedural, with no public comments or ex parte communications.

• Held closed session on 4300 San Pablo Ave property negotiations with EAH, Inc.
• Held closed session on 1245 Powell St property negotiations with Bahman Ghaziani
• Held closed session on pending claim of Michael Miranda
• No reportable actions taken out of closed session

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will consider a series of consent items, including routine approvals and several resolutions. Key decisions include authorizing a $101,744.78 purchase of two utility vehicles, accepting a $9,190.80 police grant, and approving a $10,000 donation from Stanford Health Care and a $2,500 donation from Ava Community Energy. The council will also vote on a major amendment to the West Coast Code Consultants contract, increasing its total to $3,694,525.63 and raising fire plan check fees. A public hearing will discuss a proposed major conditional use permit for a Tesla collision center at 1295 67th Street.

• Resolution to amend West Coast Code Consultants contract, adding $776,527.63 (total $3,694,525.63)
• Resolution to purchase two 2024 Westward Industries GO‑4 gas utility vehicles, up to $101,744.78
• Resolution to accept $9,190.80 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for police radios
• Resolution to accept $10,000 from Stanford Health Care and $2,500 from Ava Community Energy for community events
• Public hearing on Tesla Collision Center conditional use permit at 1295 67th Street

The Emeryville City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously (5-0), which included resolutions authorizing the purchase of two parking utility vehicles for up to $101,744.78, accepting a $9,190.80 police grant, accepting donations totaling $12,500 for community events, amending a fire plan check contract by $776,527.63, and adopting an ordinance merging MESA's PERS contract into the city's. The council also approved minutes from prior meetings and a resolution amending the meeting calendar. No public hearings or action items were held.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-116 amending meeting calendar Oct 2024-Jan 2025
• Approved Resolution 24-117 excusing Public Art Committee member Laura Rifkin for religious reasons
• Approved Resolution 24-118 authorizing purchase of two GO-4 parking utility vehicles up to $101,744.78
• Approved Resolution 24-119 accepting $9,190.80 Byrne JAG grant for police radios
• Approved Resolution 24-120 accepting $10,000 from Stanford Health Care and $2,500 from Ava Community Energy for community events
• Approved Resolution 24-121 amending West Coast Code Consultants contract by $776,527.63 to $3,694,525.63
• Adopted Ordinance 24-010 merging MESA PERS contract into city's PERS contract

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency successor body met to conduct routine procedural business. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed on the agenda beyond standard approvals of minutes and warrants.

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met and approved the consent agenda, which included warrants, prior meeting minutes, and Resolution No. SA04-24 amending the meeting calendar for October 2024 through January 2025. All items were approved unanimously with 4 ayes and 1 absence (Board Member Kaur). No action items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved warrants (ID-2024-367) as informational report
• Approved action minutes of September 17, 2024 closed session
• Approved action minutes of September 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved Resolution No. SA04-24 amending meeting calendar (4-0, 1 absent)

Special Closed Session

The City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority are holding a special closed session. The body will discuss a public employee appointment and employment matter regarding the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding City Manager appointment (ID-2024-229)

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session to discuss the appointment and employment of a City Manager (ID-2024-229). No public comments or ex parte communications were reported. After the closed session, the council reported no reportable actions taken, and the meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

• Held closed session to discuss City Manager appointment/employment (ID-2024-229)
• No reportable actions taken during closed session

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to review the draft 2024-2029 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. This is a discussion-based session rather than a voting meeting.

• Study Session: Draft 2024-2029 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Emeryville City Council held a study session to review the draft 2024-2029 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Staff presented the plan and answered council questions, but no formal action was taken. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Heard presentation on draft 2024-2029 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (no action)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will convene a special closed session to discuss pending claims and existing litigation. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall with limited public comment options.

• Closed session to consider pending claims, including a claim by Dorothy McCarter
• Closed session to discuss existing litigation against Swagelok Company
• Meeting held at City Hall, 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session on September 17, 2024. The council voted unanimously to deny a legal claim filed by Dorothy McCarter. The meeting also included a closed session discussion on existing litigation regarding the Successor Agency to the Former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency and the City of Emeryville v. Swagelok Company, et. al.

• Denied legal claim of Dorothy McCarter (EM2024-09) (5-0)
• Discussed existing litigation involving Swagelok Company in closed session

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The body is also deciding on property conveyance and easement agreements related to the Emeryville Amtrak Station.

• Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending planning regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
• Property conveyance and easement agreements for the Emeryville Amtrak Station
• Contract amendment with Regional Government Services for leave management consulting increasing the total amount by $60,000 to $202,000
• Cooperative Funding Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District for McLaughlin Eastshore State Park Improvements not to exceed $120,000

The Emeryville City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute property conveyance and easement agreements for the Emeryville Amtrak station, including transfers between Wareham, the city, and Amtrak. The council also introduced an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and approved several consent items, including a contract amendment for leave management consulting services.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-115 authorizing Amtrak station property conveyance and easement agreements (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending ADU and JADU regulations (first reading, 5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-113 increasing RGS contract by $60,000 to $202,000 for leave management consulting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-114 accepting up to $120,000 from East Bay Regional Parks District for McLaughlin Eastshore State Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes of September 3 meetings (5-0)
• Approved request to cancel November 5 Council meeting and call special meeting on October 29, 2024

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will meet to address routine administrative items. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and consent calendar actions.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2024-348)
• Approval of action minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting (ID-2024-353)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met and approved the final agenda and consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent agenda included an informational report on warrants and approval of the September 3, 2024 action minutes. No substantive action items were discussed or decided.

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

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to review proposed amendments to various municipal code provisions. The discussion focuses on whether to eliminate or modify criminal penalties associated with these code violations.

• Study Session ID-2024-358: Group III Amendments to Municipal Code regarding criminal penalties for code violations

The City Council held a study session to discuss proposed amendments to various municipal code provisions that would eliminate or modify criminal penalties for code violations. No formal action was taken; the item was presented by staff and discussed. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and one public comment.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Held study session on Group III amendments to municipal code (no vote)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Emeryville Services Authority board will consider approving side letters of agreement with SEIU and CAMP bargaining groups and authorize a one-time lump sum payment to employees. The board will also vote to amend and terminate the MESA PARS Alternative Retirement System.

• Resolution to execute side letters with SEIU and CAMP bargaining groups
• Authorization for a one-time lump sum payment to regular full-time MESA employees
• Resolution to amend and terminate the MESA PARS Alternative Retirement System

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) approved two resolutions at its September 3, 2024 special meeting. The first authorized side letters of agreement with SEIU 1021 and CAMP bargaining groups, including a one-time lump sum payment to regular full-time MESA employees. The second authorized the amendment and termination of the MESA PARS alternative retirement system. Both resolutions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Resolution MA05-24 authorizing SEIU 1021 and CAMP side letters with one-time lump sum payment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MA06-24 authorizing amendment and termination of MESA PARS alternative retirement system (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to fill vacancies on several local boards and committees. The body will decide on appointments for the Planning Commission and three community advisory committees.

• Appointment of two Planning Commissioners for terms ending June 30, 2027
• Appointments to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026
• Appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026
• Appointment of a resident to the Emeryville Transportation Management Association for a term ending April 30, 2025

The Emeryville City Council approved four resolutions appointing members to the Planning Commission and three advisory committees. Robert Rivera and Maia Small were appointed to the Planning Commission (4-1), Eric Markley and John Suter to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0), Scott Donahue, James Dustin Durham, Fran Quittel, and Mary Lou Thiercof to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (4-1), and Calvin Jordan to the Emeryville Transportation Management Association (4-1). All appointments take effect immediately with terms ending June 30, 2026 or 2027 as specified.

• Appointed Robert Rivera and Maia Small to Planning Commission (4-1)
• Appointed Eric Markley and John Suter to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Scott Donahue, James Dustin Durham, Fran Quittel, Mary Lou Thiercof to Economic Development Advisory Committee (4-1)
• Appointed Calvin Jordan to Emeryville Transportation Management Association (4-1)

Special Closed Session

The City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will meet in a special closed session. The body will discuss a public employee appointment for the City Manager and review pending legal claims.

• Public employee appointment for City Manager (ID-2024-229)
• Pending claim of George Morin (ID-2024-320 / EM2024-07)
• Pending claim of Grace Beans (ID-2024-321 / EM2024-08)

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session and voted to deny two pending claims: one from George Morin (EM2024-07) and one from Grace Beans (EM2024-08). Both motions passed 3-0 with two members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied claim of George Morin (EM2024-07) (3-0, 2 absent)
• Denied claim of Grace Beans (EM2024-08) (3-0, 2 absent)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will consider a series of consent items and resolutions, including budget, policy, and public‑safety matters. A key item is the $2,300,000 appropriation to complete the Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project (Project No. EPW‑18103, CIP No. 19475008). Other actions include increasing the City Manager’s purchasing authority, approving a police traffic‑safety grant, and authorizing a temporary housing license agreement. The council will also adopt side‑letter agreements with labor unions for a one‑time payment to MESA employees.

• Approve $2,300,000 appropriation for Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures Project (EPW‑18103, CIP No. 19475008)
• Increase City Manager purchasing authority from $45,000 to $75,000 for all purchases
• Authorize $50,500 grant to Police Department from California Office of Traffic Safety (STEP program)
• Authorize license agreement for temporary transitional housing at 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Execute side‑letter agreements with SEIU 1021 and CAMP groups for one‑time lump‑sum payment to MESA employees

The Emeryville City Council approved a consent agenda including resolutions to increase the city manager's purchasing authority from $45,000 to $75,000, appoint Adam W. Politzer as interim city manager, and accept a $50,500 state traffic safety grant. The council also approved a resolution to acquire 1245 Powell Street for up to $1,700,000 using park impact fees, and adopted several other resolutions including a property tax levy rate for Measure C bonds and amended Measure F expenditure policies. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 24-98 increasing city manager purchasing authority to $75,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-104 appointing Adam W. Politzer as interim city manager (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-101 accepting $50,500 STEP grant for traffic safety (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-110 authorizing acquisition of 1245 Powell Street for up to $1,700,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-93 setting FY2025 property tax levy for Measure C bonds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-112 adopting amended Measure F expenditure and reserve policies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-109 granting noise ordinance waiver for Saturday work at 3600 San Pablo Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-92 and first reading of ordinance to merge MESA PERS contract into city's (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 discuss the sale of tax allocation refunding bonds. The body will also review routine warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds not to exceed $40,000,000
• Approval of warrants (ID-2024-331)
• Approval of action minutes from the July 16, 2024, closed session meeting
• Approval of action minutes from the July 16, 2024, regular meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution No. SA03-24 authorizing the issuance and sale of tax allocation refunding bonds in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000, along with related agreements. The consent agenda, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public comments or ex parte communications were reported.

• Approved Resolution No. SA03-24 authorizing up to $40M tax allocation refunding bonds (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and July 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special study session to receive a staff report on the Climate Action Plan 2.0 update, including the implementation plan. No formal vote is scheduled; the item is for discussion and information.

• ID-2024-278 Climate Action Plan Update – staff report and implementation plan (Attachments A & B)

The Emeryville City Council held a special study session on July 16, 2024. The only recorded action was approval of the final agenda (5-0). The rest of the meeting was a presentation by a Civic Spark Fellow on the Climate Action Plan Update, with no public speakers and no decisions recorded on the plan itself. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• Approved the final agenda (5-0)
• Received a Climate Action Plan Update presentation (ID-2024-278); no action recorded
• No ex parte communications reported
• No public comments recorded

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with two employee unions and to confer with legal counsel on multiple pending lawsuits. No decisions will be made in public; residents can only observe the meeting.

• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
• Discussion of 11 pending lawsuits including Swagelok Company case and Harris v. City of Emeryville
• Real property negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel) and 4300 San Pablo Avenue

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations, litigation, real property negotiations, and the City Manager position. The City Attorney reported that no reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will vote on several consent items, including a second amendment to the Patatas, LLC contract that raises the total to $302,000 to provide daily meals for children at the Emeryville Child Development Center. Other items include a third amendment to the ‘8 To Go’ paratransit shuttle agreement for $159,984, a painting contract for the Civic Center exterior up to $207,308, and a public hearing on an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations. The meeting also includes routine warrants and other administrative actions.

• ID-2024-283: Second amendment to Patatas, LLC contract – increase to $302,000 and $88,000 for food supplies
• ID-2024-282: Third amendment to ‘8 To Go’ paratransit shuttle service agreement – $159,984
• ID-2024-285: Contract with Fresh Start Painting Co. for Civic Center exterior painting – up to $207,308
• ID-2024-276: Public hearing on ordinance amending ADU and JADU regulations (Article 14, Chapter 5, Title 9)
• ID-2024-280: Warrants – staff report on city wire transfers and check register

The City Council approved several service contracts via the consent agenda, including exterior painting for the Civic Center and meal services for the Child Development Center. A proposed ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved $207,308 contract with Fresh Start Painting Co. for Civic Center exterior (5-0)
• Approved $302,000 total contract with Patatas, LLC for Child Development Center meal service (5-0)
• Approved $159,984 amendment for '8 To Go' paratransit shuttle service (5-0)
• Continued ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to September 17, 2024 (4-1)
• Approved July 2, 2024, Special City Council/Management of Emeryville Services Authority closed session minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024, Regular City Council meeting minutes (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will hold its regular July 16 meeting at City Hall. The body will approve minutes, adopt warrants, and conduct only procedural business; no substantive decisions are listed.

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met on July 16, 2024, with all five members present. The board approved the final agenda and the consent calendar, which included the warrant register (ID-2024-281) and the action minutes of the July 2, 2024 meeting (ID-2024-286). No action items were taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved warrants (ID-2024-281) as part of consent calendar
• Approved July 2, 2024 action minutes (ID-2024-286) as part of consent calendar
• No action items were considered
• Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Special Closed Session

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

• Real property negotiation for 1245 Powell St. (ID-2024-057)
• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (ID-2024-189)
• Labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (ID-2024-190)

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for 1245 Powell St. and labor negotiations with two employee unions. The City Attorney reported that no actions were taken during the session. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

• Closed session held for real estate negotiations at 1245 Powell St.
• Closed session held for labor negotiations with CAMP and SEIU Local 1021
• City Attorney reported no reportable actions taken
• Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA) will review several action minutes. These items are part of the consent calendar and consist of historical records from various closed and special meetings.

• Action Minutes of July 5, 2023, Special City Council Closed Session
• Action Minutes of July 5, 2023, MESA Regular Meeting
• Action Minutes of multiple Special City Council Closed Sessions through June 18, 2024
• Action Minutes of several MESA Special Meetings

The Authority approved the meeting agenda and a consent calendar containing 24 sets of action minutes from previous closed sessions and special meetings dating from July 2023 to June 2024.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 24 sets of action minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council agenda for July 2, 2024, lists several items for approval, including a 3% increase to the Property and Business Improvement District assessment and updates to the city's master fee schedule for fiscal year 2025. The council will also consider a $550,000 paving contract for Hollis Street between Powell Street and 45th Street, new land use classifications for auto-related businesses, and an extension for a temporary women's emergency shelter at 4300 San Pablo Avenue. Additional items include a $202,343.24 state grant for traffic safety and a $6,092 donation for the Teen Center.

• 3% increase to the Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) annual assessment levy for fiscal year 2025
• Updates to the city master fee schedule for fiscal year 2025
• $550,000 in-lieu reimbursement contract for grinding and paving Hollis Street between Powell Street and 45th Street
• New land use classifications for "Motor Vehicle Sales and Services" and modifications to permitted auto-related and indoor storage uses
• Extension of the conditional use permit for the temporary women's emergency shelter at 4300 San Pablo Avenue through December 31, 2024

The Emeryville City Council approved its consent agenda and two public hearing items, including the Fiscal Year 2025 Master Fee Schedule and the FY2025 property and business improvement district assessment with a 3% rate increase. The council also adopted resolutions calling the November 5, 2024 general municipal election, accepting a $550,000 reimbursement for Hollis Street grinding and paving, and approving several contracts and grants. Two ordinances had second readings and were adopted, covering auto-related land uses and speed limit regulations. No substantive items were pulled for separate action; the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-82 calling the November 5, 2024 general municipal election and consolidating with Alameda County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-83 accepting up to $550,000 from BMR-Center of Innovation Holdco LP for Hollis Street grinding and paving (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-008 adding two land use classifications for auto-related and indoor public storage uses (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-009 amending speed limit regulations in Title 4 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-84 authorizing a $116,000 contract with Second Sight Video & Multimedia for broadcasting services for FY2024-25 and FY2025-26 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-85 accepting a $202,343.24 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for the Police Department (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-86 accepting a $6,092 IKEA donation for Teen Center beautification (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is considering a professional services contract with KNN Public Finance, LLC. This contract would provide municipal advisory services to assist with the refunding of $37 million in Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A and Series 2014B.

• Professional services contract with KNN Public Finance, LLC not to exceed $56,000
• Refunding of $37 million Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A (Tax Exempt) and Series 2014B (Taxable)
• Approval of June 18, 2024, meeting action minutes
• Approval of ID-2024-267 Warrants

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency approved a professional services contract with KNN Public Finance, LLC. This contract provides advisory services to assist with the refunding of $37 million in Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds.

• Approved Resolution No. SA02-24 for a contract with KNN Public Finance, LLC not to exceed $56,000 (5-0)
• Approved the final agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2024-267 regarding warrants
• Approved Action Minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider several appointments for city boards and commissions. These actions include appointing new members to the Planning Commission and multiple community advisory committees.

• Appointment of Planning Commissioners for terms ending June 30, 2027
• Appointments for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Appointments for the Budget Advisory Committee
• Appointments for the Commission on Aging
• Appointments for the Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Emeryville City Council approved resolutions appointing new members to seven advisory committees, including Housing, Budget, and Parks & Recreation. Most appointments passed unanimously, but the Housing Committee appointments passed 4-1 with Council Member Priforce voting against. A separate item to appoint Planning Commissioners was withdrawn after the sole applicant removed their application.

• Approved appointments to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Budget Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Housing Committee (4-1)
• Approved appointments to Parks & Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Public Art Committee (5-0)
• Planning Commission appointment item withdrawn; applicant removed application

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will convene in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with two employee unions, review the appointment of the city manager, and negotiate purchase terms for two properties on Adeline Street and 36th Street. State law requires these discussions to be held privately to protect sensitive personnel records and real estate pricing.

• Conference with labor negotiators for the Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 1021
• Discussion regarding the appointment or employment of the city manager
• Real property negotiations for 3602 Adeline Street and 1122 36th Street

The Emeryville City Council met in special closed session on June 18, 2024, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:22 p.m. The council discussed labor negotiations with the CAMP employee organization and SEIU Local 1021, a City Manager appointment, and real property negotiations for 3602 Adeline Street and 1122 36th Street. City Attorney John Kennedy reported that no reportable actions were taken. Council Member Kalimah A. Priforce was absent from 5:45 p.m. to 5:51 p.m.

• No reportable actions taken in closed session

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including a major contract for fire engines, updates to the housing affordability table, and municipal code amendments. The meeting also includes proclamations for Juneteenth and International Yoga Day.

• Purchase of two Pierce Manufacturing fire engines not to exceed $2,325,104
• Renewal of Arctic Wolf Security Suite for up to three years not to exceed $173,748.97
• Adoption of the 2024 Housing Affordability Table
• Ordinance to modify criminal penalties for various code violations
• Ordinance amendment regarding speed limits in Title 4

The Emeryville City Council approved a $2,325,104 contract to buy two Pierce Manufacturing fire engines from Golden State Fire Apparatus, and adopted a 2024 Housing Affordability Table and the Emeryville Accessible Living Initiative guidelines. It also approved a three-year Arctic Wolf security suite renewal for up to $173,748.97, accepted the Sanitary Sewer Spot Repairs Project as complete, and adopted an ordinance revising municipal code penalties. A speed limit ordinance passed its first reading, and the mayor received majority support for a future study session on allowing little libraries via the encroachment permit process.

• Approved $2,325,104 contract for two Pierce Manufacturing fire engines from Golden State Fire Apparatus (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-81 adopting Emeryville Accessible Living Initiative guidelines, amended to add a 10-year forgivable loan option for HOA common-area improvements (4-1, Mourra no)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-78 adopting the 2024 Housing Affordability Table
• Approved Resolution No. 24-77 authorizing a purchase order to Executech for Arctic Wolf security suite renewal, up to three years, not to exceed $173,748.97
• Approved Resolution No. 24-79 accepting the Sanitary Sewer Spot Repairs Project, EPW 23-005 (CIP #15511005), as complete
• Approved Ordinance No. 24-007 repealing and replacing municipal code provisions to eliminate or modify criminal penalties for code violations (Group II Amendments)
• Introduced by title only and adopted first reading of an ordinance amending speed limits in Title 4 of the municipal code (5-0)
• Mayor Welch received majority support for a Study Session on amending the encroachment permit process to allow little libraries

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency will meet to review routine agency business. The agenda includes a review of warrants and the approval of action minutes from the June 4, 2024, meeting.

• ID-2024-235 Warrants
• ID-2024-232 Action Minutes of the June 4, 2024, regular meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The agency approved an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2024-235 Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the June 4, 2024 meeting

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with employee organizations. The session also includes a discussion regarding a public employee appointment and real property negotiations.

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

The Emeryville City Council held a special closed session on June 4, 2024, covering labor negotiations with two employee groups, a City Manager appointment matter, and real property negotiations for 1245 Powell St. Ten speakers gave public comment on the closed session items. City Attorney John Kennedy reported that no reportable actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• No reportable actions taken in closed session, per City Attorney John Kennedy
• Closed session held on labor negotiations with CAMP (ID-2024-189)
• Closed session held on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 (ID-2024-190)
• Closed session held on City Manager appointment/employment (ID-2024-229)
• Closed session held on real property negotiations at 1245 Powell St. (ID-2024-057)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several consent items including professional service agreements, infrastructure projects, and vehicle purchases. The meeting also includes proclamations for LGBTQI+ Pride Month and Women Veterans Recognition Day.

• Body worn camera system agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. up to $236,810
• Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Limit of $159,680,499
• Purchase of Ned Kahn’s artwork 'The Edge Of The Veil' for Fire Station 35: $27,000
• Engineering and environmental inspection services with West Coast Code Consultants Inc. up to $2,000,000
• Street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corp of America up to $557,706

The City Council approved a $9.4 million contract for the 2024 Sustainable Streetscapes Paving Project, including an amendment to add work on Halleck Street. The Council also introduced ordinances to update land use classifications for auto-related businesses and to modify or eliminate criminal penalties for various municipal code violations. Additionally, the Council approved several service contracts, including those for body-worn cameras and traffic engineering.

• Approved $9.4M contract for 2024 Sustainable Streetscapes Paving Project (3-1)
• Introduced ordinance modifying auto-related land use classifications (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance modifying or eliminating criminal code penalties (4-1)
• Approved $236,810 body-worn camera system contract with Axon (5-0)
• Approved $2M on-call engineering services contract with WC3 (5-0)
• Approved $557,706 street sweeping contract with SCA (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 traffic engineering contract with Iteris (5-0)
• Approved $274,971 purchase of four electric trucks (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The agenda contains only routine consent calendar items for approving agency warrants, a check register, and the action minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. This session is procedural boilerplate with no substantive policy discussions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of Agency Warrants (ID-2024-222)
• Approval of Agency Check Register
• Approval of Action Minutes from May 21, 2024 meeting (ID-2024-217)

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 an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the May 21, 2024, meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2024-222 Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the May 21, 2024 meeting

Special Closed Session

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

• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP)
• Labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
• Discussion regarding unrepresented employees
• Conference with legal counsel regarding a potential case of pending litigation

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session to confer with labor negotiators for three employee groups and with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The City Attorney reported that no reportable actions were taken during the session. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

• Closed session held for labor negotiations with CAMP, SEIU, and unrepresented employees
• Closed session held for legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
• No reportable actions taken (reported by City Attorney)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will review several service contracts and public art selections. The agenda includes a multi-year agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department and updates to city maintenance contracts. Additionally, the Council will consider liquor license applications for a retail store on Horton Street.

• $9,224,815 first-year cost agreement with Alameda County Fire Department
• Liquor license application for Total Wine & More at 3938 Horton Street
• Contract amendment for 5801 Christie Avenue Mixed Use Project totaling $716,558
• Traffic signal maintenance contract increase to $1,841,578.15
• Artist selection for the 40th Streetscape Public Art Project

The City Council approved a five-year agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for emergency services and a contract for citywide building maintenance. The council also authorized funding for environmental documents for a mixed-use project and approved liquor licenses for Total Wine & More.

• Approved fire and emergency services agreement with Alameda County Fire Department for $9,224,815 first-year cost (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $1,016,750.68 maintenance contract with George S. Hall, Inc. for city buildings (5-0)
• Approved $336,433.15 contract increase for DC Electric Group, Inc. for traffic signal and street light maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $252,316 contract increase for Urban Planning Partners for 5801 Christie Avenue project (5-0)
• Approved Type 21 and Type 42 liquor licenses for Total Wine & More at 3938 Horton Street (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 conceptual design contracts for five artist finalists for 40th Streetscape Public Art Project (5-0)
• Approved first amendment agreement with Alameda County for Emergency Medical Services and FRALS (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. This included the approval of an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the May 7, 2024, meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved ID-2024-183 Warrants informational report
• Approved ID-2024-187 Action Minutes of the May 7, 2024 meeting

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council and Management of Emeryville Services Authority will meet in a closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve the Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021.

• Labor negotiation conference with CAMP (ID-2024-169)
• Labor negotiation conference with SEIU, Local 1021 (ID-2024-170)

The Emeryville City Council and the Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a special closed session on May 7, 2024, to discuss labor negotiations with two employee groups: the Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (CAMP) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021. All five council members were present. City Attorney John Kennedy reported that no reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• No reportable action taken in closed session on labor negotiations with CAMP and SEIU Local 1021

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several municipal contracts and ordinances. Items include tree maintenance, janitorial services for city buildings, and updates to the Master Fee Schedule.

• Tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist, Incorporated up to $721,350
• Janitorial services contract with Karla’s Janitorial Services and Supply Company Inc. up to $1,412,985.34
• Ordinance amending all-electric building requirements for new construction
• Ordinance adding tobacco retailer license requirements and amending smoking pollution control
• Amendment to the City of Emeryville Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The City Council adopted ordinances establishing tobacco retailer license requirements and revising smoking pollution controls. The council also approved several multi-year maintenance contracts and updated the city's master fee schedule.

• Approved tobacco retailer license requirements (Ord No. 24-005)
• Approved smoking pollution control revisions (Ord No. 24-006)
• Approved $721,350 max contract for tree maintenance (Reso No. 24-46)
• Approved $1,412,985.34 max contract for janitorial services (Reso No. 24-47)
• Approved revised First Time Homebuyer Program guidelines (4-1)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2024 State Legislative Agenda with two exceptions (4-0-1)
• Approved amendment to Police Chief compensation and benefits (Reso No. 24-48)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency is conducting a regular meeting to handle routine administrative items. The agenda consists of procedural tasks including the approval of warrants and action minutes from April 2024.

• ID-2024-162 Warrants
• Action Minutes of the April 16, 2024, Special City Council Closed Session
• Action Minutes of the April 16, 2024, Regular Successor Agency Meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The approved items included an informational report on warrants and minutes from two April 16, 2024, meetings.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved ID-2024-162 Warrants informational report
• Approved April 16, 2024, Special City Council Closed Session minutes
• Approved April 16, 2024, Successor Agency meeting minutes

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with employee organizations including SEIU Local 1021. The meeting also includes discussions on existing litigation and real property negotiations for several parcels, including the Amtrak Station Parcel.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP, SEIU Local 1021, and unrepresented employees
• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Real estate negotiations for Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Review of litigation involving Swagelok Company and Grocery Outlet, Inc.
• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue

The Emeryville City Council held a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, pending lawsuits, and real estate negotiations with Amtrak and other parties. The only recorded vote was to deny a claim filed by Joseph Griffin. The session also included discussions on property negotiations for the Amtrak station area and a review of numerous existing legal cases involving the city.

• Denied claim of Joseph Griffin (4-0 vote, Mayor Welch excused)
• Discussed labor negotiations with CAMP, SEIU Local 1021, and unrepresented employees
• Reviewed existing litigation including Swagelok Company and wireless facility cases
• Negotiated direction on price/terms for Amtrak station parcels and 59th Street Extension
• Negotiated direction on price/terms for properties at 4300 San Pablo Ave and 1245 Powell St.
• Recessed closed session from 7:15 p.m. to 9:39 p.m.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing updated development impact fees for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda also includes introductions for new tobacco retailer and smoking pollution ordinances. Additionally, the Council will consider amendments to all-electric building requirements for new construction.

• Updated Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• New ordinances for tobacco retailer licenses and smoking pollution control
• Amendments to all-electric building requirements for new construction
• Funding for 40th Street, Doyle Bicycle, and Emery Go-Round projects
• Selection of recipients for the Visual Arts Grant Program with a $53,000 appropriation

The Emeryville City Council approved updated development impact fees for fiscal year 2024-2025 and introduced new ordinances regarding tobacco retailer licensing and smoking pollution control. The council also authorized transit and bike improvement funding, adopted community and visual arts grant selections, and approved mid-year budget adjustments for fiscal year 2024.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-40 accepting funds for Emery Go-Round operating expenses, Doyle Bicycle Improvements Phase 3, and 40th Street multimodal improvements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-41 authorizing a new second agreement for '8 to Go' paratransit shuttle service in the amount of $149,800 for FY23/24 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-42 establishing updated development impact fees for FY 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-43 adopting Community Promotion Grant program recipients (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-44 adopting Visual Arts Grant program recipients, adding artist Packer Jennings, and increasing funding to $70,000 (4-0)
• Introduced and adopted first reading of an ordinance amending all-electric building requirements for new construction (4-0)
• Introduced and adopted first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 42 for Tobacco Retailer License Requirements with compliance monitoring amendments (4-0)
• Introduced and adopted first reading of an ordinance amending smoking pollution control definitions and repealing the private smokers’ lounges exception (4-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

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

• ID-2024-136 Warrants
• ID-2024-150 Action Minutes of the April 2, 2024, regular meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda, the consent calendar, and the minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting. An informational report on warrants was also approved.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2024-136 Warrants
• Approved Action Minutes of the April 2, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing annual reports for the Housing, Parks & Recreation, and Commission on Aging committees. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding appointments to the Planning Commission and various community advisory committees.

• Housing Committee's 2023 Annual Report and 2024 priorities
• Parks & Recreation Committee's 2023 Annual Report and 2024 priorities
• Commission On Aging's 2023 Annual Report and 2024 priorities
• Planning Commission appointment resolution for Carol Johnson
• Community Advisory Committee appointments for aging, housing, and parks & recreation

The Emeryville City Council approved four resolutions appointing members to local boards and commissions. Carol Johnson was appointed to the Planning Commission for a term ending in 2026. Additionally, new members were appointed to the Commission on Aging, Housing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee for terms ending in June 2024 or 2025. The council also received annual reports from these committees but took no further action on them.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-34 appointing Carol Johnson to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-35 appointing Sharon Penning to the Commission on Aging (4-1, Bauters abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-36 appointing Brooks Jessup and Michelle Thomas to the Housing Committee (4-1, Bauters abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-37 appointing Denise Orloska and Sky Poindexter to the Parks and Recreation Committee (4-1, Bauters abstained)
• Received annual reports from Housing, Parks & Recreation, and Commission on Aging committees

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation and hold conferences with labor negotiators. The meeting includes discussions regarding the City Manager and several employee organizations.

• Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager (ID-2024-025)
• Labor negotiations with Emeryville Association of Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees (ID-2023-173)
• Labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (ID-2023-175)
• Labor negotiations with Unrepresented Employees (ID-2024-035)

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session on April 2, 2024, with all five members present. The council discussed a performance evaluation of the City Manager and labor negotiations with three employee groups. City Attorney John Kennedy reported that no reportable actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

• No reportable actions taken in closed session

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items, including contract amendments for food services and environmental assessments. The meeting also includes a report on Planning Commission actions regarding auto-related and storage uses.

• Amendment to Patatas, LLC contract to increase food service by up to $17,000
• Amendment to Weiss Associates contract for 1245 Powell Street environmental assessment increasing amount by $54,103
• Planning Commission report on Autocentric and Personal Storage Uses (ORD24-002)

The City Council approved two contract amendments via the consent agenda. One increases food service funding for Patatas, LLC, and the other increases the budget for an environmental assessment at 1245 Powell Street.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-38 to increase Patatas, LLC food service contract by up to $17,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-39 to increase Weiss Associates contract for 1245 Powell Street by $54,103 to a total of $68,103 (5-0)
• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Accepted warrants ID-2024-118 (5-0)
• Approved action minutes from March 19, 2024, for Closed Session, Study Session, Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

This meeting of the Emeryville Successor Agency involves routine administrative items. The agency will consider warrants and the action minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting. No substantive action items are listed on this agenda.

• ID-2024-119 Warrants (Check Register)
• ID-2024-123 Action Minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency approved the final agenda and the consent calendar. The board approved the warrants and the action minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Warrants ID-2024-119
• Approved March 19, 2024 action minutes ID-2024-123

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority is meeting to consider a resolution regarding a memorandum of understanding with the Confidential Administrative Managerial (CAMP) Professional. This item includes an amendment to the City's classification and compensation plan.

• Resolution ID-2024-109: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with CAMP Professional
• Amendment to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Confidential Administrative Managerial Professional (CAMP). This action authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement and amends the City's Classification and Compensation Plan.

• Approved Resolution No. MA04-24 adopting CAMP MOU and compensation plan amendments (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will review the 2023 annual reports and proposed 2024 priorities for several advisory committees. These include the Bicycle/Pedestrian, Budget, Economic Development, and Public Art committees.

• Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee Annual Report
• Budget Advisory Committee Annual Report
• Economic Development Advisory Committee Annual Report
• Public Art Committee Annual Report

The Emeryville City Council held a special meeting to review annual reports from its Bicycle/Pedestrian, Budget, Economic Development, and Public Art advisory committees. Committee chairs presented their 2023 accomplishments and proposed priorities for 2024, answering questions from council members. No votes were recorded on these items, and no new policies or budgets were approved.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Received Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee annual report
• Received Budget Advisory Committee annual report
• Received Economic Development Advisory Committee annual report
• Received Public Art Committee annual report

City Council

The City Council will conduct a special study session regarding tobacco retailer licensing. The discussion includes the Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance and the Tobacco Retailer License Ordinance.

• ID-2024-103 Study Session: Tobacco Retailer License Requirements

The City Council conducted a study session regarding tobacco retailer license requirements. No formal votes were taken on the ordinance, though the council discussed compliance monitoring and behavior provisions.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a special closed session to review pending legal claims. The meeting includes discussions with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Claim of Robert Snell (ID-2024-082)
• Claim of Geico Insurance on behalf of Ismaila Biaye (ID-2024-102)

In a special closed session on March 19, 2024, the Emeryville City Council voted 5-0 to approve a $3,550.24 settlement for property damage in the claim of Robert Snell. A second closed-session item, the claim of Geico Insurance on behalf of Ismaila Biaye, is listed in the minutes but no action or outcome is recorded for it. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no ex parte communications and no public comment, and adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved $3,550.24 settlement for property damage in the claim of Robert Snell (5-0)
• Claim of Geico Insurance on behalf of Ismaila Biaye listed; no action or outcome recorded in the minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several consent items including environmental ordinances and infrastructure contracts. Key discussions involve new regulations for pollinator protection and updates to rail project compensation.

• Second amendment to Maze & Associates audit contract not to exceed $679,657
• Contract amendment with Zephyr Rail for Quiet Zone Safety Engineering Measures up to $1,146,859.84
• Ordinance prohibiting neonicotinoids and rodenticides on City-owned property
• Ordinance prohibiting the installation of turf in new development
• Payment for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bridge Project not to exceed $96,297.30

The City Council approved several ordinances to protect pollinators by banning certain pesticides and prohibiting turf in new developments. The Council also authorized contract amendments for audit and rail safety services and approved a labor memorandum of understanding.

• Approved Ordinance 24-002 prohibiting neonicotinoids and rodenticides on city-owned property (except in parks) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-003 prohibiting the installation of turf in new development (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-29 for Maze & Associates audit services not to exceed $679,657 total (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-31 increasing Zephyr Rail contract by $249,472.59 for Quiet Zone Safety project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-30 adopting the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-32 for South Bayfront Pedestrian Bridge payment not to exceed $96,297.30 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-33 adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with CAMP Professional (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency will review comments regarding the regulatory case closure of the former Chevron Asphalt Plant and Bulk Terminal at 1520 Powell Street. The agenda also includes routine approval of warrants and minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of comments regarding regulatory case closure for the former Chevron Asphalt Plant and Bulk Terminal
• Approval of warrants (ID-2024-086)
• Approval of action minutes from the March 5, 2024, Special City Council Closed Session
• Approval of action minutes from the March 5, 2024, Regular Meeting

The Successor Agency approved comments directed to the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health regarding the regulatory case closure of the former Chevron Asphalt Plant and Bulk Terminal. The agency also approved several informational reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved comments to Alameda County Department of Environmental Health regarding regulatory case closure of former Chevron Asphalt Plant and Bulk Terminal at 1520 Powell Street (5-0)
• Approved Informational Report ID-2024-086 Warrants (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes of the March 5, 2024, Special City Council Closed Session (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes of the March 5, 2024, Successor Agency Regular Meeting (5-0)

Management of Emeryville Services Authority

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority approved a memorandum of understanding with SEIU Local 1021 and related compensation plan amendments. The board also authorized an employment agreement for John Kennedy as City Attorney.

• Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU Local 1021
• Amendment to MESA Compensation and Benefits Plan
• Employment agreement for John Kennedy as City Attorney

The Management of Emeryville Services Authority held a special meeting on March 5, 2024, and approved three resolutions on its consent calendar. It approved a memorandum of understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 1021 and an amendment to the city's classification and compensation plan, approved an amendment to the MESA compensation and benefits plan for unrepresented classifications, and approved an employment agreement with John Kennedy as City Attorney. All items passed 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved SEIU Local 1021 memorandum of understanding and classification/compensation plan amendment (5-0), Resolution No. MA01-24
• Approved amendment to MESA compensation and benefits plan for unrepresented classifications (5-0), Resolution No. MA02-24
• Approved employment agreement with John Kennedy as City Attorney (5-0), Resolution No. MA03-24
• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in closed session to discuss several confidential matters. These include real estate negotiations regarding price and terms for 1245 Powell St. The council will also hold labor negotiations with various employee groups and conduct a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Real estate negotiations regarding price and terms for 1245 Powell St.
• Labor negotiations with CAMP (Confidential Administrative Management and Professional Employees)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021
• Labor negotiations with unrepresented employees
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations, real estate negotiations, and a performance evaluation. The City Attorney reported that no actions were taken during the session that could be publicly disclosed. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

• Closed session held for labor negotiations with CAMP, SEIU Local 1021, and unrepresented employees
• Closed session held for real estate negotiations regarding 1245 Powell St.
• Closed session held for City Manager performance evaluation
• No reportable actions taken in closed session

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several consent items including telephone service agreements, tree maintenance, and a new e-bike deployment. The meeting also includes a proclamation of American Red Cross Month.

• Agreement with CallTower for telephone services and Microsoft licensing ($223,453.66)
• Agreement with Spectrotel for POTS Transformation as a Service ($69,056.00)
• Application for Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program funds
• Third amendment to West Coast Arborists Services Inc. maintenance contract (increased by $75,000; total not to exceed $735,871)
• Deployment of 55 docked electric-assist bicycles and three new bikeshare stations via Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC

The Emeryville City Council approved a 13-item consent agenda on March 5, 2024, including a $223,453.66 agreement with CallTower for telephone services and Microsoft licensing, and a $69,056.00 agreement with Spectrotel for POTS transformation telephone services. The council also approved a third amendment with West Coast Arborists Services Inc. increasing that contract by $75,000 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $735,871, and authorized an agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC to deploy 55 docked electric-assist bicycles and three new bikeshare stations. Other approvals included a Ford Explorer Hybrid patrol vehicle purchase, a memorandum of understanding with SEIU Local 1021, and an employment agreement for John Kennedy as City Attorney. All votes recorded were unanimous 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved $223,453.66 CallTower agreement for telephone services and Microsoft licensing (Reso 24-19)
• Approved $69,056.00 Spectrotel agreement for POTS transformation telephone services (Reso 24-20)
• Approved application for Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program funds (Reso 24-21)
• Approved $75,000 increase to West Coast Arborists contract, total not to exceed $735,871 (Reso 24-22)
• Approved Lyft Bikes and Scooters agreement for 55 e-bikes and 3 bikeshare stations (Reso 24-23)
• Approved $179,225 PlaceWorks contract amendment for tree planting plans, total not to exceed $259,349 (Reso 24-24)
• Approved Ford Explorer Hybrid patrol vehicle purchase up to $56,662.79 and equipment up to $21,965.88 (Reso 24-25)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Emeryville Successor Agency will consider routine administrative items during this meeting. This includes approving warrants and the action minutes from the February 20, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approval of warrants (ID-2024-068)
• Approval of action minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting (ID-2024-059)

The Successor Agency approved the final agenda and a consent calendar containing two items: an informational report on warrants and the action minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting. No action items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned after two minutes.

• Approved final agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved warrants informational report (ID-2024-068)
• Approved February 20, 2024 action minutes (ID-2024-059)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss several confidential matters. These include labor negotiations with employee organizations, a pending legal claim, and real property negotiations regarding 1245 Powell St.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP (ID-2023-173)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 (ID-2023-175)
• Labor negotiations with Unrepresented Employees (ID-2024-035)
• Pending litigation claim of Andrew Marowitz (ID-2024-039)
• Real property negotiations for 1245 Powell St. (ID-2024-057)

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations, real property, and personnel matters. The only reportable action taken was the denial of a pending claim.

• Denied claim of Andrew Marowitz (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The meeting includes routine administrative items for the Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency. The body will review the check register and approve action minutes from the February 6, 2024, meeting.

• ID-2024-045 Warrants (Check Register)
• ID-2024-040 Action Minutes of February 6, 2024

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting on February 20, 2024. The agency approved two consent calendar items: an informational report on warrants (ID-2024-045) and the action minutes from the previous meeting on February 6, 2024. No other action items were discussed or decided.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved ID-2024-045 Warrants informational report
• Approved ID-2024-040 Action Minutes from Feb 6, 2024

City Council

The City Council approved a $1,167,779.19 grant application for expanded paratransit services and several service contracts. The agenda also included public hearings on proposed ordinances regarding pesticide use and turf installation in new developments.

• Grant application for $1,167,779.19 for expanded paratransit services
• Ordinance prohibiting neonicotinoids and rodenticides on city property
• Ordinance prohibiting turf installation in new development
• $235,000 agreement with Granicus, LLC for a new website platform
• $357,000 contract with 510 Media, LLC for marketing implementation

The City Council approved several contracts for city infrastructure and marketing. It also passed the first reading of two ordinances regarding the use of neonicotinoids, rodenticides, and the installation of turf in new developments.

• Approved 2-year lease for Flock Safety license plate reader system up to $61,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved 5-year contract with Granicus, LLC for website and agenda software up to $235,000 (5-0)
• Approved application for Alameda-CTC Paratransit grant of $1,167,779.19 (5-0)
• Approved $15,178.90 from Vehicle Replacement Fund for an electric vehicle bus (5-0)
• Approved 3-year marketing contract with 510 Media, LLC up to $357,000 (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance prohibiting neonicotinoids and most rodenticides on city property (4-1)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance prohibiting turf in new development (4-1)
• Approved $298,000 contract with Art Is Luv for Art Center Project (5-0)

Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss several legal and personnel matters. Discussions include labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and various active or anticipated litigations. The council will also receive direction on price and terms for several real property negotiations.

• Labor negotiations with CAMP, SEIU Local 1021, and unrepresented employees
• Litigation review regarding Swagelok Company, Harris v. City of Emeryville, and others
• Real estate negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Real estate negotiations for Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Real estate negotiations for 4300 San Pablo Avenue and 4060 Hollis Street

The Emeryville City Council met in a special closed session on February 6, 2024, and adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The council discussed labor negotiations, existing and anticipated litigation, real property negotiations, and employee performance evaluations behind closed doors. City Attorney John Kennedy reported that no reportable actions were taken. No public comments were received and no ex parte communications were reported.

• No reportable actions taken in closed session, per City Attorney John Kennedy
• Closed session held on labor negotiations with CAMP, SEIU Local 1021, and unrepresented employees
• Closed session held on existing litigation including Swagelok Company case and multiple claims against the city
• Closed session held on real property negotiations for parcels including 5959 Horton Street and 4300 San Pablo Avenue
• Closed session held on performance evaluations for City Attorney and City Manager
• Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

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 focused on routine consent calendar items. The agency will review warrants, wire transfers, and the check register. It will also review action minutes from the January 16, 2024, special meeting.

• Approval of warrants, wire transfers, and check register (ID-2024-029)
• Approval of January 16, 2024, special meeting action minutes (ID-2024-021)

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency met on February 6, 2024, with all five members present. The board approved the final agenda, the consent calendar, warrants (ID-2024-029), and the action minutes of the January 16, 2024 special meeting (ID-2024-021). No public comments or ex parte communications were reported, and the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved warrants ID-2024-029 (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 special meeting minutes ID-2024-021 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering an affordable housing project at Christie Avenue and a multi-year agreement for library services. The agenda also includes noise ordinance waivers for utility work and sewer rehabilitation.

• Affordable housing development at 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue
• Library service compensation to the City of Oakland totaling $126,000 for FY 2023-2024
• Noise ordinance waiver for Pacific Gas and Electric at 5621 Bay Street
• Noise ordinance waiver for sewer rehabilitation on West MacArthur Boulevard, Ohlone Way, and the Greenway Path
• Travel authorization for Council Member Bauters

The City Council adopted an ordinance for an affordable housing project on Christie Avenue and authorized a three-year payment agreement with the City of Oakland for library services. The Council also granted two noise ordinance waivers for utility and sewer work.

• Approved affordable housing project lease and development agreement at 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue (Ord No. 24-001)
• Approved 3-year agreement for Oakland library services: $126,000 (FY 23-24), $132,300 (FY 24-25), and $138,915 (FY 25-26) (Reso No. 24-10)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for PG&E equipment installation at 5621 Bay Street (5-0) (Reso No. 24-11)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for sewer rehabilitation on West MacArthur Blvd, Ohlone Way, and Greenway Path (5-0) (Reso No. 24-12)
• Approved travel authorization for Council Member Bauters (5-0)
• Approved final agenda and consent items (5-0)

City Council

The Emeryville City Council will hold a special study session to review auto-related and personal storage uses in the city. Staff has prepared a report with maps and a land use table for council discussion, which covers how these facilities operate within city limits and where they can be located. The meeting is informational only; no policy changes or votes are scheduled.

• ID-2024-001 study session on auto-related and personal storage uses
• Review of staff report, site maps, and land use table
• Public comment period for off-agenda items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2024

The Emeryville City Council held a study session on regulations for auto-related and personal storage uses. No final ordinances were passed, but the Council expressed majority support for specific zoning restrictions, including precluding car dealerships, car washes, and personal storage facilities. Staff were directed to return with further information on body shops and definitions for vehicle showrooms.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Majority support to segregate EV/green hydrogen charging stations
• Majority support to preclude car dealerships but allow EV/green hydrogen showrooms
• Majority support to preclude car washes
• Majority support to preclude personal storage facilities
• Staff to return with information on body shops

Special Closed Session

The Emeryville City Council will meet in a closed session to conduct labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and CAMP. The agenda also includes updates on various litigations and direction regarding price and terms for multiple real estate negotiations. These property discussions involve parcels related to the Amtrak Station and Emery Station West.

• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and CAMP
• Real property negotiations for 5959 Horton Street (Amtrak Station Parcel)
• Negotiations regarding Platform Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Litigation updates involving Swagelok Company and individual claims against the City
• Real estate negotiations for 4060 Hollis Street and 4300 San Pablo Avenue

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations, litigation, real property negotiations, and employee performance. City Attorney John Kennedy reported that no reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contract amendments and development agreements. Key discussions include an affordable housing project on Christie Avenue and a redevelopment plan for properties on Adeline and 36th Street.

• Affordable housing lease and development agreement for 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue
• Redevelopment of 3602 Adeline and 1132 36th Street via Request for Proposals
• Contract amendment for Huchiun Park janitorial services up to $1,332,210.00
• Contract amendment for Bay Cities Paving and Grading, Inc. in the amount of $1,850,000.00
• Reimbursement agreement for traffic signal infrastructure on Horton Street up to $47,500.00

The City Council approved several construction and maintenance contracts and advanced an ordinance for affordable housing on Christie Avenue. The Council also declared two properties on Adeline and 36th Street as exempt surplus land to begin the redevelopment RFP process.

• Approved first reading of ordinance for affordable housing project at 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue (5-0)
• Declared 3602 Adeline and 1132 36th Street as exempt surplus land (5-0)
• Approved RFP release for redevelopment of 3602 Adeline and 1132 36th Street (5-0)
• Approved $1.85M contract amendment for Bay Cities Paving and Grading, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $17,976 increase for Universal Building Services janitorial contract at Huchiun Park (5-0)
• Approved $47,500 reimbursement agreement for traffic signals and fiber optics on Horton Street (5-0)
• Approved $12,168 contract increase for Davenport Mini-Park renovation (5-0)
• Authorized contract with California Department of Education for child care and development services (5-0)

City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency is considering a resolution to adopt the administrative budget and recognized obligation payment schedule for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The meeting also includes routine approvals of meeting minutes and warrants.

• Adoption of the 2024-2025 administrative budget and payment schedule (ROPS 24-25)
• Approval of December 19, 2023, action minutes
• Review of warrants and check register

The City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting on January 16, 2024. The board approved its final agenda and consent calendar, including warrants and the December 19, 2023 action minutes. In its main action, the board approved Resolution No. SA01-24, adopting the administrative budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25) under Health and Safety Code Section 34177. All votes were 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved final agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including warrants (ID-2024-007) and December 19, 2023 action minutes (ID-2023-513) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SA01-24 adopting the Administrative Budget and ROPS 24-25 for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (5-0)