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City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda November 12, 2024

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AGENDA BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION -1600 S. DISNEYLAND DRIVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92802 Jesse Arreguin, Mayor Councilmembers: District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani District 5 – Sophie Hahn District 2 – Terry Taplin District 6 – Susan Wengraf District 3 – Ben Bartlett District 7 – Cecilia Lunaparra District 4 – Igor Tregub District 8 – Mark Humbert This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person attendance and virtual participation. Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream at http://berkeley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=1244 . All Council meetings are recorded. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612850642 .  To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 161 285 0642 . To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email  [email protected] . This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.  The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and State Law, the presiding officer may remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. Prior to removing an individual, the presiding officer shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The presiding officer may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive behavior. “Disrupting” means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to, a failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by a legislative body, or engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force. Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $250 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $250 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding. The above contribution disclosures and restrictions do not apply when the proceeding is competitively bid, or involves a personnel or labor contract. For more information, see Government Code Section 84308. Preliminary Matters Roll Call: Land Acknowledgement Statement:  The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000-year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay.  We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement. Ceremonial Matters: In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters. City Manager Comments:  The City Manager may make announcements or provide information to the City Council in the form of an oral report.  The Council will not take action on such items but may request the City Manager place a report on a future agenda for discussion. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters:  Persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda. If five or fewer persons wish to speak, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each.  If more than five persons wish to speak, up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda and each person selected will be allotted one minute each. Persons attending the meeting in-person and wishing to address the Council on matters not on the Council agenda during the initial ten-minute period for such comment, must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk in person at the meeting location and prior to commencement of that meeting. The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public Comment by Employee Unions (first regular meeting of the month): This period of public comment is reserved for officially designated representatives of City of Berkeley employee unions, with five minutes allocated per union if representatives of three or fewer unions wish to speak and up to three minutes per union if representatives of four or more unions wish to speak. Urgent Item: Excused Absence for Councilmember Hahn   From: Mayor Jesse Arreguin  Recommendation: Excuse Councilmember Sophie Hahn from the October 29, 2024 Council meeting due to illness. Financial Implications: None. Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100 Consent Calendar - The Council will first determine whether to move items on the agenda for “Action” or “Information” to the “Consent Calendar”, or move “Consent Calendar” items to “Action.” Three members of the City Council must agree to pull an item from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar for it to move to Action. Items that remain on the “Consent Calendar” are voted on in one motion as a group. “Information” items are not discussed or acted upon at the Council meeting unless they are moved to “Action” or “Consent”. No additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar once public comment has commenced. At any time during, or immediately after, public comment on Information and Consent items, any Councilmember may move any Information or Consent item to “Action.” Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion. For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar. Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only:  The Council will take public comment on any items that are either on the amended Consent Calendar or the Information Calendar.  Speakers will be entitled to two minutes each to speak in opposition to or support of Consent Calendar and Information Items.  A speaker may only speak once during the period for public comment on Consent Calendar and Information items. Additional information regarding public comment by City of Berkeley employees and interns: Employees and interns of the City of Berkeley, although not required, are encouraged to identify themselves as such, the department in which they work and state whether they are speaking as an individual or in their official capacity when addressing the Council in open session or workshops. Consent Calendar 1. - Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District From: City Manager Recommendation:  Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2029, to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations in East Bay Parks, educate the public, and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 2.- Amendment to Contract No. 108410-1: Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services From: City Manager Recommendation:  Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with Paw Fund (Contract #108410-1) to provide no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to eligible pet owners and shelter animals for FY 2025, increasing the contract amount by $10,000 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $144,466 and extending the term of the contract to October 31, 2026.  Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 3.- Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on November 12, 2024 From: City Manager Recommendation:  Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division.  All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.  Financial Implications:  Various Funds - $10,200,000 Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Council Consent Items 4.- Berkeley Holiday Fund: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Mayor Arreguin (Author) Recommendation:  Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember including $500 from Mayor Arreguin to the Berkeley Holiday Fund’s annual campaign with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Arreguin and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.  Financial Implications:  Mayor's Discretionary Fund - $500 Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100 5.- Budget Referral Funding South Cove Seawall Design Project From: Councilmember Taplin (Author) Recommendation:  Refer to the November 2024 AAO#1 budget process $250,000 for the funding of the South Cove Seawall Design Project. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 6.- Budget Referral Funding F and G Dock Deck Replacement From: Councilmember Taplin (Author) Recommendation:  Refer to the November 2024 AAO#1 budget process $500,000 for the funding of F and G dock deck replacement. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 7.- Budget Referral Funding Afterschool Program Expansion From: Councilmember Taplin (Author) Recommendation:  Refer to the November 2024 AAO#1 budget process $300,000 to fund afterschool program expansion. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 8.- Budget Referral: One-Time $50,000 Funding for a Traffic Study and Pedestrian Safety Operations at the Pedestrian Crossing on Shattuck Avenue and Delaware Street Revised agenda material (Supp 2) From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:  Refer $50,000 to the November 2024 AAO #1 budget process for one-time funding for a traffic study and pedestrian safety operations at the pedestrian crossing on Shattuck Avenue at Delaware Street with the aim to significantly improve safety for all residents. If any funds remain after the study is conducted, direct the remainder of the funds towards designing and implementing safety measures at this crosswalk. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 9. -Budget Referral: One-Time $30,000 Funding to Install an Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) at the intersection of Sacramento Street and Allston Way Revised agenda material (Supp 2) From: Councilmember Tregub (Author) Recommendation:  Refer $30,000 to the November 2024 AAO#1 budget process for one-time funding to install an Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) at Allston Way and Sacramento Street Intersection. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 10.- Budget Referral and Technical Support for the Berkeley Art Center From: Councilmember Hahn (Author) Recommendation:  Direct the City Manager to support the Berkeley Art Center (BAC) during a time of financial crisis with technical assistance and other resources at the City’s disposal, and to work with BAC to develop a long-term plan for viability.  Refer to the November Budget Process a one-time emergency grant of $100,000 for the Berkeley Art Center, pending review of the organization’s current financial status and plans for long-term recovery by the City’s Economic Development and Civic Arts team. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 11.- Referral to the November 2024 AAO1 Budget Process for $150,000 to Create a Five-Year Sustainable and Comprehensive Recovery Plan for the Arts and Culture Sector in Berkeley Revised Agenda Material (Supp 1) From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author) Recommendation:  Referral to the November 2024 AAO1 Budget Process for $150,000 to engage a consultant to develop a multi-year comprehensive road map to support, maintain and sustain a resilient Arts and Culture sector in Berkeley. The results of this plan will be critical to guiding and informing discussion and consideration of a ballot measure in support of the Arts in 2026.  Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 12.- Referral to the November 2024 AAO1 Budget Process for $250,000 for the design and planning for replacement of play structures and ADA access improvements at Glendale La Loma Park From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author) Recommendation:  Referral to the November 2024 AAO1 Budget Process for $250,000 for design and planning for replacement of play structures and design of ADA access in Glendale La Loma Park. Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 13.- Budget Referral: Create a City park at Parkside Drive terminus median From: Councilmember Humbert (Author) Recommendation:  Refer $150,000 to the November 2024 AAO#1 budget process for consultants, conceptual design, and public engagement for converting the median informally known as “Round Park” (and possibly other nearby medians) to an official City park. Longer-term improvements could include but are not limited to ADA access, fencing, improved landscaping, and signage and would be funded separately.  Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Mark Humbert, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180 14.- Budget Referral: One-time $70,000 bridge funding to the Bread Project From: Councilmember Humbert (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Author) Recommendation:  Refer $70,000 to the November 2024 AAO#1 budget process for one-time bridge funding for the Bread Project, a Berkeley non-profit that provides job training (with an emphasis on culinary work) and soft skills development for economically disadvantaged and systems-impacted individuals.  Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Mark Humbert, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180 Action Calendar - The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action. For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again during one of the Action Calendar public comment periods on the item. Public comment will occur for each Action item (excluding public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters) in one of two comment periods, either 1) before the Action Calendar is discussed; or 2) when the item is taken up by the Council. A member of the public may only speak at one of the two public comment periods for any single Action item. The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time. Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may, with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue, allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue. Action items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of Council. Action Calendar – Scheduled Public Comment Period - During this public comment period, the Presiding Officer will open and close a comment period for each Action item on this agenda (excluding any public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters). The public may speak on each item. Those who speak on an item during this comment period may not speak a second time when the item is taken up by Council. Action Calendar - Public Hearings - Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their comments. For certain hearings, this is followed by five-minute presentations each by the appellant and applicant. The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to be recognized and to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time. Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue. When applicable, each member of the City Council shall verbally disclose all ex parte contacts concerning the subject of the hearing. Councilmembers shall also submit a report of such contacts in writing prior to the commencement of the hearing. Written reports shall be available for public review in the office of the City Clerk. 15.- Contract: Ava Community Energy for Energy Resilient Critical Municipal Facilities “Solar + Storage” Presentation From: City Manager Recommendation:  Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) contract and any amendments, extensions, or change orders with Ava Community Energy, to install solar and battery back-up storage systems at critical municipal facilities.  Financial Implications:  See report Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action Calendar – Old Business 16.- Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 -Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants   (Continued from October 15, 2024) Presentation From: Mayor Arreguin (Author) Recommendation:  Adopt a first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 9.04.165 to exempt the taxation of business gross receipts relating to government and philanthropic research and development grants in the public interest.  Financial Implications:  See report. Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100 Action Calendar - New Business 17.- Pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of the Berkeley Municipal Code Annual Surveillance Technology Report for Body Worn Cameras, GPS Trackers, Fixed Surveillance Video Cameras, Automatic License Plate Readers, the Street Level Imagery Project, and Unmanned Aerial Sys tems (UAS) From: City Manager Recommendation:  Pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of the Berkeley Municipal Code, adopt a Resolution accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Body Worn Cameras, GPS Trackers, Fixed Surveillance Video Cameras, Automatic License Plate Readers, the Street Level Imagery Project, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).  Financial Implications:  None. Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900, Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300 18a. - Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness From: Peace and Justice Commission Recommendation:  Adopt a resolution that the City of Berkeley Council opposing the criminalization of poverty and homelessness including: City of Berkeley will continue to operate under the framework of Martin v. Boise, as permitted under the recent Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, and refrain from any criminalization or effective prohibition of sleeping while unhoused, including citation or arrest simply for sleeping outside if no adequate shelter is available, without precluding enforcement of laws banning actions that threaten the health and safety of the whole community. The City of Berkeley shall strengthen its commitment to connecting unhoused people with vital services including adequate short-term shelter and regional permanent supportive housing solutions.  Financial Implications:  None Contact: Okeya Vance-Dozier, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7100 18b.- Companion Report: Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness From: City Manager Recommendation:  The City Council has already adopted an encampment policy that is consistent with the Commission’s resolution by adopting the amended September 10, 2024 item, “Encampment Policy Resolution to Promote Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Related First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.48 of the Berkeley Municipal Code.” Therefore there is no need to take any action on the Peace and Justice Commission’s resolution and the City Manager recommends taking no action. Financial Implications:  None Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Information Reports 19.- Civic Arts Commission Final FY25 Work Plan From: Civic Arts Commission Contact: Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 20.- Fiscal Year 2025 Public Art Budget From: Civic Arts Commission Contact: Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda Adjournment NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS : If you object to a decision by the City Council to approve or deny a use permit or variance for a project the following requirements and restrictions apply:  1) No lawsuit challenging a City decision to deny (Code Civ. Proc. §1094.6(b)) or approve (Gov. Code 65009(c)(5)) a use permit or variance may be filed more than 90 days after the date the Notice of Decision of the action of the City Council is mailed. Any lawsuit not filed within that 90-day period will be barred.  2) In any lawsuit that may be filed against a City Council decision to approve or deny a use permit or variance, the issues and evidence will be limited to those raised by you or someone else, orally or in writing, at a public hearing or prior to the close of the last public hearing on the project. Archived indexed video streams are available at: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas . Channel 33 rebroadcasts the following Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Communications to the City Council are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to the City Council, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service to the City Clerk Department at 2180 Milvia Street. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the City Clerk Department for further information. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at the City Clerk Department located on the first floor of City Hall located at 2180 Milvia Street as well as posted on the City's website at https://berkeleyca.gov/ . Agendas and agenda reports may be accessed via the Internet at: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas and may be read at reference desks at the following locations: City Clerk Department - 2180 Milvia Street, First Floor Tel:  510-981-6900, TDD:  510-981-6903, Fax:  510-981-6901 Email:  [email protected] Libraries: Main – 2090 Kittredge Street, Claremont Branch – 2940 Benvenue, West Branch – 1125 University, North Branch – 1170 The Alameda, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch – 1901 Russell COMMUNICATION ACCESS INFORMATION: This meeting is being held in a wheelchair accessible location. To request a disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at (510) 981-6418 (V) or (510) 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date. Attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various scents, whether natural or manufactured, in products and materials. Please help the City respect these needs. Captioning services are provided at the meeting, on B-TV, and on the Internet.  In addition, assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available from the City Clerk prior to the meeting, and are to be returned before the end of the meeting. Questions regarding public participation may be addressed to the City Clerk Department (510) 981-6900 or by email at  [email protected] . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on October 31, 2024.   Mark Numainville, City Clerk Communications Council rules limit action on Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions for investigation and/or recommendations. All communications submitted to Council are public record. Copies of individual communications are available for viewing at the City Clerk Department and through Records Online . Item #8: Budget Referral: One-Time $50,000 Funding for a Traffic Study and Pedestrian Safety Operations at the Pedestrian Crossing on Shattuck Avenue and Delaware Street Annetta Lipman Wahid Amiri Item #16: Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 -Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants  (Continued from October 15, 2024) Lynn Sherrell Item #18a: Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness Erika Shore (2) Cassandra Turgman (2) Council Emails Ace Stratton Safety Concerns Jacques Watteyne Ellen Archilla Penny Barron Middle East Conflict Summer Brenner Gail Shay Kelly Hammargren Sarah Rahimi Ilana Pearlman Missing Middle/Upzoning Cordula Didier (2) Steven M. Lipson Victoria Kahn (2) Claire Kahane Mari Kalishock and Eric Bishop David Rice Mel Law (2) Dr. A. Boersma Rachel Bradley Carol and Bruce Feldman Susan Rook-Thomas James Loza Lincoln Smith Stephen Born (2) Marjorie Winter Fred Krieger Theo Posselt Sarah Deeds Paula Morgan Vicki Sommer Andrea Yankowski Barbara Rydlander Peter Samis Melanie Lawrence and John Smail Summer Brenner Beryl Slevin Jason Warriner Chris Gilbert Carol Hirth Jenny Johnston Dorothea Dorenz Heike Helmer Jack Kurzweil Willie Phillips Rena Rickles Judy Bertelsen (4) Kate H Consulting (2) Michael K. Parkside Drive Carl Martineau Parking Stickers Elizabeth Arenas Housing Situation Concern Jonny Ruel Ballot Concerns Anonymous concerned voter Dorothea Dorenz Berkeley Public Eye Bernard First Year Free June and Robert Safran Betsy Bigelow-Teller Marni Welch California Energy Commission Elsa M. Beljean La Pena Cultural Center Luis Medina Injury Concern Max Ventura Encampment Concerns Susan Schwartz (2) Diana Bohn Construction Permit Concern Unknown BrasArte BrasArte Board Members Tax Concern Barbara Gilbert Musical Jamie Greenblatt Newsletters Vivian Warkentin (2) URL’s Russbumper (2) Josh Atwood (4) Keith Bayne Forwards of Current Events Josh Atwood (3) Eid (6) Supplemental Communications and Reports Items received by the deadlines for submission will be compiled and distributed as follows.  If no items are received by the deadline, no supplemental packet will be compiled for said deadline. Supplemental Communications and Reports 1 Available by 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the meeting. Supplemental Communications and Reports 2 Available by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Supplemental Communications and Reports 3 Available by 5:00 p.m. two days following the meeting.

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