AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES: September 2015
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
6. PRESENTATION
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7-1 Social and Economic Justice Commission 2015 Work Plan: The Commission will discuss and review the 2015 Work Plan approved by Council September 21, 2015.
Staff Recommendation: That the Commission review and discuss next steps for work items in the 2015 Work Plan based on comments received by Council.
Attachment: 2015 Work Plan
7-2 Berkeley Mental Health: Member Grossman will provide an update.
Staff Recommendation: Receive information.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8-1 Soda Tax: The subcommittee will provide an update
Staff Recommendation: Receive information and discuss next steps including a timeline for the creation of a report and presentation to Council.
8-2 Rent Review: Chair Marks will share research done to date.
Staff Recommendation: Receive information and discuss the formation of a subcommittee that will pursue research and create a timeline for the creation of a report and presentation to Council.
8-3 ECHO Housing: Staff will present information on the agency.
Staff Recommendation: Receive information.
Attachment: ECHO Housing FY1415 - 4th Quarter Report
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Commission/Committee/Board Member announcement of requests for future agenda items. No public comment will be taken on announcement of future agenda items). Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 7:30pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Packet including Agenda
