City Council
Council Chambers / Teleconference
Agenda — 42 items
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- 6 The AGENDA for this regular meeting is as follows:
- 1. CALL TO ORDER
- 2. ROLL CALL
- 3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA
- 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
- 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION / COMMITTEE VACANCIES
- 6. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS ON MEETING ATTENDANCE
- 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
- 8. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
- 9. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA / ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
- 10. CONSENT ITEMS
- 10.1. Warrants. (Lawrence Chiu)
- 10.2. Action Minutes Of The February 6, 2024, Special City Council Closed Session. (April Richardson)
- 10.3. Action Minutes Of The February 6, 2024, City Of Emeryville Regular City Council Meeting. (April Richardson)
- 10.4. Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A 2-Year Lease Agreement With Flock Safety, Inc. For An Automated License Plate Reader System, Appropriate Funding For The System, and Delegate Authority To The City Manager To Extend The Lease Agreement For Up To Three Additional Years For A Total Cost Not to Exceed $61,000 Annually. (Jeff Jennings/Oliver Collins)
- 10.5. Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Granicus, LLC For A New City Website Platform (OpenCities) And Agenda Management Software (OneMeeting) (CIP # INT-01, 24670001), For A Term Of Five Years And A Total Amount Not To Exceed $235,000.00. (Michael Parenti/April Richardson)
- 10.6. Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Submit An Application And Accept Grant Funding From The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda-CTC) Paratransit Discretionary Grant Program For An Expanded Transportation Program In The Amount of $1,167,779.19 for FY2024-2029. (Rebecca Sermeno/Kim Burrowes)
- 10.7. Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Allocate The Additional Monies Needed For The Purchase Of An Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus For The Amount Of $15,178.90 From The Vehicle Replacement Fund 660-91200. (Rebecca Sermeno/Kim Burrowes)
- 23 Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Chapter 16, (“Prohibiting The Use Of Neonicotinoids And Rodenticides On City-Owned, Managed And Leased Property Except For The Use Of Rodenticides In City Parks”), To Title 6 Of The Emeryville Municipal Code And Authorizing The City Manager To Take Actions Related To Implementation And Enforcement; CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant To Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
- 10.8. Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With 510 Media, LLC For Marketing Program Implementation For An Amount Not To Exceed $357,000 Over A Three Year Term. (Chadrick Smalley / April Shabazz)
- 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 25 Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Section 9-4.503(J) (“Prohibiting The Installation Of Turf In New Development”) To The Emeryville Municipal Code And Amending Sections 9-4.303(B)(5a), 9-4.503, And 9-8.212 (“Open Space Standards: Public Park Requirements,” “Landscaping And Screening: General Provisions,” And “General Definitions: L Terms”) And Section 6-10.02 (“Nuisances: Weeds”) Of The Emeryville Municipal Code (Ord24-001); CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant To Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
- 11.1. Protecting Pollinators Ordinances. (John Kennedy/Christie Crowl)
- 27 sub-items
- 11.1.1 Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Chapter 16, (“Prohibiting The Use Of Neonicotinoids And Rodenticides On City-Owned, Managed And Leased Property Except For The Use Of Rodenticides In City Parks”), To Title 6 Of The Emeryville Municipal Code And Authorizing The City Manager To Take Actions Related To Implementation And Enforcement; CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant To Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
- 11.1.2. Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Section 9-4.503(J) (“Prohibiting The Installation Of Turf In New Development”) To The Emeryville Municipal Code And Amending Sections 9-4.303(B)(5a), 9-4.503, And 9-8.212 (“Open Space Standards: Public Park Requirements,” “Landscaping And Screening: General Provisions,” And “General Definitions: L Terms”) And Section 6-10.02 (“Nuisances: Weeds”) Of The Emeryville Municipal Code (Ord24-001); CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant To Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
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- 12. ACTION ITEMS
- 12.1. Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee DBA Art Is Luv For Advancement Of The Art Center Project For An Amount Not To Exceed $298,000. (Chadrick Smalley)
- 12.2. Discussion Regarding A Letter of Support From the City Of Emeryville For SB 960 - Complete Streets And Transit Priority Policies
- 33 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Emeryville City Council. /s/ April Richardson, CMC City Clerk
- 13. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
- 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
- 15. ADJOURNMENT
- 37 THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024, AT EMERYVILLE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 1333 PARK AVENUE, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608, AND VIA TELECONFERENCE.
- 38 LIST OF UPCOMING SIGNIFICANT AGENDA ITEMS
- 39 Please Note: This list is for informational purposes only. All items shown here are tentative at this time and are not confirmed until the agendas for the meeting dates are published and posted, 11 days prior to the meeting. Other items may be added. Also note that this list shows working titles, which may be revised slightly before the item becomes final. Please continue to check the final, published agenda for the latest information. March 5, 2024 - Fist Time Homebuyer Guidelines Revision March 19, 2024 - Special Meeting - Committee Reports - Tobacco Retail License Ordinance When published, the packets for City Council meetings can be viewed online at www.emeryville.org/citycouncil.