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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI DISTRICT 5 – SHOSHANA O’KEEFE DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN DISTRICT 6 – BRENT BLACKABY
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT DISTRICT 7 – CECILIA LUNAPARRA DISTRICT 4 – IGOR TREGUB DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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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.
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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.
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:38 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: None
Councilmember Humbert participated the meeting remotely under the just cause exception in the Brown Act.
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 t he 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.
Report from Closed Session:
The City Council met in closed session on March 10, 2025, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and provided directions to outside Worker’s Compensation counsel and approved a settlement by Compromise and Release with a release of future medical care, as to a workers’ compensation matter #BER2200052 and a WCAB Case Number ADJ17945960.
The Council also gave direction to outside Worker’s Compensation counsel and approved a settlement by Compromise and Release with a release of future medical care, or in the alternative, by Stipulations with Request for Award with open future medical care, as to a workers’ compensation matter #BER2400023 and a WCAB Case Number ADJ18246762.
Similarly, the Council gave direction and approved a settlement by Compromise and Release with a release of future medical care, or in the alternative, by Stipulations with Request for Award with open future medical care, as to a workers’ compensation matter #BER2300048 and a WCAB Case Number ADJ10746024.
The Council also provided directions and approved a settlement by Stipulations with Request for Award with open future medical care, as to a workers’ compensation matter #BER2100079.
In addition, the Council provided direction to the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1) to settle the following lawsuit in an amount not to exceed $287,500 (Tezare v. City of Berkeley, Alameda Superior Court, Case No. 23CV030502).
The City Council met in closed session on January 23, 2024, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1), and directed the City Attorney to settle with Service
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Employees International Union Local 1021, CSU/PTRLA for back pay of the remaining unpaid value of the 3% CalPERS cost sharing reduction retroactive to July 29, 2021, plus 10% simple interest.
The City Council met in closed session on December 3, 2024, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(2), and directed the City Attorney to settle with Public Employees Union Local 1 for back pay of the remaining unpaid value of the 3% CalPERS cost sharing reduction from August 8, 2021 to April 16, 2022, plus 10% simple interest.
Ceremonial Matters:
1. Recognition of American Red Cross Month, March 2025
2. Adjourned in Memory of Polly Armstrong, former District 8 City Councilmember
3. Adjourned in Memory of Mel Vapour, Berkeley Resident City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 10 speakers.
Public Comment by Employee Unions: 1 speaker.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Tregub) to accept supplemental materials from the City Manager on Item 6 to clarify that there is just a single attachment to the item.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Kesarwani) to accept an urgency item from Councilmember Tregub pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) entitled Urgency Resolution:
Condemning the recent incident, along with all acts of Islamophobia in Berkeley, and reaffirming unwavering support for the Muslim community in Berkeley and beyond.
Vote: All Ayes.
Urgent Item: Urgency Resolution: Condemning the recent incident, along with all acts of Islamophobia in Berkeley, and reaffirming unwavering support for the Muslim community in Berkeley and beyond
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co- Author) and Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Author)
Recommendation: Adopt an Urgency Resolution condemning the recent incident, along with all acts of Islamophobia in Berkeley, and reaffirming unwavering support for the Muslim community in Berkeley and beyond.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,675–N.S.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 30 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Kesarwani) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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1. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fee; Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,954-N.S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 23.328 (F) to remove the exemption for projects with 5,000 square feet or less of RUFA.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,954–N.S.
2. Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code for Consistency with State Law Related to Electric Vehicle Charging and Technical Edits
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,955-N.S. amending the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance to align the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) with state law related to electric vehicle charging, as well as additional non- substantive edits and corrections:
-23.106.020 Lot Coverage
-23.106.080 Building Separation
-23.202.020 Allowed Land Uses (Residential Districts)
-23.204.020 Allowed Land Uses (Commercial Districts)
-23.204.090 C-NS North Shattuck Commercial District
-23.204.100 C-SA South Area Commercial District
-23.204.130 C-DMU Downtown Mixed-Use District
-23.204.140 C-W West Berkeley Commercial District
-23.204.150 C-AC Adeline Corridor Commercial District
-23.206.020 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements (Manufacturing Districts) -23.206.040 Use-Specific Regulations (Manufacturing Districts) -23.206.050 Protected Uses (Manufacturing)
-23.302.070 Use-Specific Regulations (Supplemental Use Regulations) -23.306.010 Purpose (Accessory Dwelling Units)
-23.306.030 Development Standards (Accessory Dwelling Units) -23.306.040 Permit Procedures (Accessory Dwelling Units) -23.310.020 General Requirements Excluding Incidental Beer and Wine -23.310.030 Alcohol Beverage Standards When Incidental to Food Service -23.322.030 Required Parking Spaces
-23.322.080 Parking Layout and Design
-23.334.030 Transportation Demand Management Program Requirements -23.502.020 Defined Terms (Glossary)
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,955–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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3. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board nominated by Councilmember Humbert.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,676–N.S.
4. 2025 Updated Commissioners’ and Board Members’ Manual From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Commissioners’ and Board Members’ Manual, with administrative and procedural amendments including new and reorganized commissions, ADA and teleconferencing policy changes, and gender-neutral language; and rescinding Resolution No. 69,063-N.S.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,677–N.S.
5. Contract: Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Following a positive recommendation from the Police Accountability Board at their February 5, 2025 regular meeting, adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Edgeworth Integration LLC for the purchase and installation of a new security camera system server (cameras already exist) to replace an obsolete server at Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) for March 12, 2025, to March 11, 2026, which establishes a contract in an amount not to exceed $57,908.08.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,678–N.S.
6. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on March 11, 2025
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: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation as clarified in the materials submitted at the meeting from the City Manager to state that there is just a single attachment to the item.
Consent Calendar
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7. Annual Purchase Orders for L.N. Curtis and Sons: Fire Department From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute annual purchase orders and any amendments with L.N. Curtis and Sons for the purchases of: turnouts, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as wildland coats and pants, gloves, helmets, hearing and eye protection, and fire boots; Firefighting tools and equipment such as firehose, fire extinguishers, foam, ladders, pumps, and related tools and equipment; and the purchase order for FY2026 shall not exceed $330,000, with an annual increase no more than 5% each year through March 27, 2028. A 20% contingency is added to cover costs arising from unforeseen incidents or operations for a total amount not to exceed (NTE) $1,040,324.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,679–N.S.
8. Contract No. 32400177 Amendment: Health Officer Coverage Contract – Dr.
Lisa B. Hernandez
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend Contract No. 32400177 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez to increase by $60,000 for a total not to exceed amount (NTE) of $180,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,680–N.S.
9. Joint Homekey+ Application for MLK House at 2942-44 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Way
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions approving the following actions in support of a Homekey+ program funding allocation by:
1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to prepare and submit a joint application with Insight Housing to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department’s Homekey+ program for the MLK House project, which will provide permanent supportive housing for veterans.
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions for the City’s participation in HCD’s Homekey+ program, including entering into HCD’s Standard Agreement and any amendments.
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements necessary to effectuate these actions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,681–N.S. (Approval to Submit Joint Application); and Resolution No. 71,682–N.S. (Authorizing Joint Application and Participation).
Consent Calendar
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10. Authorize Integration of BUSD Preferences with the City of Berkeley’s Housing Preference Policy for BUSD Workforce Housing Project (1701 San Pablo) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) Workforce Housing project (1701 San Pablo / SAHA / Abode) to apply both a set of housing preferences (“BUSD Preferences”) (Exhibit A) developed by its Governance Committee and the City of Berkeley’s Housing Preference Policy (“City Preferences”), integrated, with the following clarifications:
• Lottery results within BUSD preference tiers each will be re-sorted by applicant’s total number of City preference points.
• Lottery results for Non-BUSD employees would also be re-sorted by applicant’s total number of City preference points.
• The persons experiencing homelessness preference would be applied within the BUSD preference framework.
• Layering of City preferences onto BUSD preferences will be conditional on implementation feasibility, as determined by the City Manager. • Prior to finalizing the Tenant Selection and Marketing Plan, the project team would need to submit a Fair Housing Analysis to the City.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,683–N.S.
11. Salary Adjustments – Deputy Director of Public Works (Unrepresented) and Deputy Director of Health, Housing, and Community Services (Unrepresented) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution increasing the top step of the Deputy Director of Public Works classification to $110.9807 per hour and of the Deputy Director of Health, Housing, and Community Services to $107.0460 per hour to rectify compaction with salaries of classifications they supervise.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,684–N.S.
12. Berkeley Fire Fighters Association – Side Letters Pertaining to Probationary Periods, Pre-Promotional Academies, and Vacation Slots
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving three side letters with Berkeley Fire Fighters Association to (1) amend Section 33 of the union’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City to modify the Firefighter probationary period to 18 months; (2) amend Section 34.3.2 of the MOU to allow employees on 40-hour- week schedules to attend pre-promotional academies if placed on Outside the City status; and (3) amend Sections 19.4 and 19.5 of the MOU to create a new structure for vacation slots.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,685–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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13. Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Side Letter – Battalion Coverage From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a side letter with Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association adding Section 2.1.14 (Battalion Coverage) to the City’s Memorandum of Understanding with the union.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,686–N.S.
Council Consent Items
14. A Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee) From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor) and Councilmember O’Keefe (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a referral to the City Manager to study the fiscal impacts and feasibility of a transfer tax exemption for 100% affordable housing projects owned and operated by non-profit entities or community land trusts, including but not limited to: the rehabilitation of existing projects; acquisition, rehabilitation, and conversion of market-rate housing complexes into deed-restricted affordable housing; and land donated for the purpose of constructing deed-restricted affordable housing and make a recommendation for further Council action.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Forward item to Council with a Qualified Positive Recommendation that the Council: 1) Clarify that the rehabilitation of the restricted properties, would be included as part of the 100% affordable [housing projects]. 2) Bolster the rationale section of the report with greater detail and analysis.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Approved recommendation as recommended by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee.
Council Consent Items
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15. Referral to 4 x 4 Committee: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area
From: Councilmembers Igor Tregub (Author) and Terry Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the 4 x 4 Committee of the Berkeley City Council and Rent Stabilization Board a proposal related to the removal of an on-site manager exemption loophole, which is currently used by certain Berkeley properties to circumvent California Code Regulation, Title 25, Paragraph 42, for certain multi- family properties that are adjacent and/or share the same common area. If the recommended regulation is enacted, it is the intent of the referral to apply it to subject properties in a prospective manner that ensures that the rights of sitting tenants continue to be fully protected (i.e., a fully occupied property will not be required to rent to an on-site manager until at least one unit becomes vacant in accordance to all applicable state and local laws governing good cause eviction protections). The referral further requests that the 4 x 4 Committee discuss and provide recommendations as to:
• Any parameters that may limit the scope of this referral, including but not limited to situations in which one or more of the subject properties are owned by limited liability corporations (LLCs) and/or owners that own multiple other properties in Berkeley, California and/or beyond, with a total number of units or properties under ownership to be determined;
• Any exemptions to the on-site manager requirement for certain circumstances, such as for hardship of the property owner and/or LLC and/or other circumstances in which the interest of justice may supersede the public interest of this requirement;
• The enforcement mechanism and enforcing jurisdiction (i.e., City of Berkeley or Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, with compensation by the City of Berkeley) that the City of Berkeley should employ in furtherance of the recommended regulation; and
• Any other provisions pertinent to the efficient, just, and fair administration of the recommended regulation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Item removed from the agenda by Councilmember Tregub.
Council Consent Items
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16. First Year Free - Fill Empty Storefronts Act (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee)
From: Councilmember Hahn (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to (1) create and implement a First Year Free Program for Berkeley, modeled after San Francisco’s successful program, for an initial period of 5 years and (2) study and report back to Council on other strategies to attract new businesses and fill empty storefronts.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Forward item to Council with a negative recommendation to take no action. The committee will revisit this issue at a later date with the intention of further developing the goals of the item.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: Approved recommendation of the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee to take no action.
Recess 8:22 p.m. – 8:34 p.m.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
17. Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien – 1806 Walnut St From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution rejecting the property owners’ appeal, and allowing the special assessment lien for 1806 Walnut Street (APN 057-2049-004) to be recorded with the County of Alameda as written and approved by the City Manager.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 4 speakers.
M/S/C (Tregub/Taplin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Taplin) to adopt Resolution No. 71,687–N.S. as revised in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 from the City Manager to reject the appeal and record the correct the lien amount of $6,230.00.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – New Business
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18. Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee) From: Housing Advisory Commission
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amending the Municipal Code adding section 13.63 to prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Forward item to Council with a Qualified Positive Recommendation to Council with a request to forward to the 4x4 Committee to review the effectiveness of the implementation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mike Uberti, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400 Action: 13 speakers. M/S/C (Lunaparra/Tregub) to adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,956–N.S. as written in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 by Councilmember Lunaparra and further amended on the dais to clarify definitions and applicability. Second reading scheduled for March 25, 2025.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Ishii; Noes – Humbert; Abstain – None; Absent – None.
Information Reports
19. FY 2025 First Quarter Investment Report: Ended September 30, 2024 From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 0 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Lunaparra) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
Communications
Item #18: Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee)
1. Krista C. Gulbransen
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Civic Center Park
2. Elana Naftalin-Kelman
3. Yael Galinson
4. Ashley E. McClure
5. David Tepper
6. Lisa Lum (2)
7. Robin Kibby
8. Erik Dreher
9. Daniel Jurnove
10. Ben Buettner
11. Micky Duxbury
12. Catarina Negrin
13. Stacey Zolt Hara
14. Patrick Golier
15. David Kerr
16. Whitney Moss
17. Peggy Scott (2)
18. Lisa Mazur Librizzi
19. Elisabeth Hruska
Encampments
20. Aileen Paterson
21. Russbumper
22. Josh Atwood
23. Aimee Baldwin
Peace and Justice Commission Resolution
24. Haiganoush Preisler
25. Joseph Mutti
26. Jennifer Fechner
27. Tim O’Brien
28. Dorothea Dorenz
29. Chris Taaffe
30. Erika Andersen
31. Alexander Cruzado
32. Sam Long
33. Michael Cassidy
34. 12 Similarly worded form letters
Safety Concerns
35. Cecelia Mautner
Mailbox
36. Elsa Tranter
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Public Safety Community Meeting
37. Jack Kurzweil
38. Enrique Marisol
39. Igor Tregub
Sanctuary Protocol
40. Director of Security
Plans
41. Tillymaui
Library Printing Services
42. Alex S. Merenkov
43. Bill Kolb
Daylighting Law
44. Shirley Kirsten (3)
45. Mieka Strawhorn
46. Wahid Amiri
47. Sandra Sanchez
Proposed Public Restroom
48. Aimee Baldwin
49. Wahid Amiri
50. Analisa Madron
Cesar Chavez Park
51. Maggie Dilley
52. Amy Thomson
53. Katherine Westine
54. Randall Gee
55. The Froedin-Morgensen Family
56. Antonio Guzman
57. Wini Williams
58. Lucy Thrupp
59. Save CC (2)
60. Frances Shaw
61. Cameron Woo
Round Park
62. Joseph Lee (3)
Housing Concern
63. Bing Fantasy Football (6)
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Bay Wheels Station
64. Alex S. Merenkov
65. Sandra Sanchez
Speed Bumps
66. Lolita Brewster
BOTTLEBIN Smart Bin
67. Tammy E. Apple
2x2 Meeting
68. Rebecca Levenson (2)
69. Jennie Hicks and Ian Wulfson
70. Sasha Courtade
Publicize Effects
71. Kellie Stoddart
Civil Action Petition
72. Ian A. Leipper
Bicycle Plan
73. James McGrath
74. Laura Fujii
75. Octavio Raygoza
Gold Award Project
76. Ona Weiss
Business Safety
77. David Lerman
Literacy Project
78. Pat Kennedy
Up Zoning
79. Deborah Barer
Berkeley Public Eye
80. Bernard Marszalek
PG&E Gas Lines
81. David Lerman
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Unit Inspections
82. Alex Merenkov
83. Manreet Gill
Golden Gate Fields
84. Roger Hooks
Intersection Safety Concern
85. Asa Bradman
Certificates
86. Justin Wong
Middle East Conflict
87. Alexander Cruzado
Red Cross Month
88. Teresa Deloach Reed
Traffic Concern
89. Shirley Kirsten (2)
URL’s
90. Julie Elis
91. Flip Side
92. Nancy Fox
Forwards
93. Eid
94. Josh Atwood (2)
Mail to the Mayor
95. Eid
BESO Amendments
96. Hannah Wenrich (9)
97. Isabella Almeida (9)
Apartment Values
98. Barbara Gilbert
Healthy Foods
99. Roberto Terrones on behalf of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts (SSBPPE)
100. Kenneth Hecht
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GOP Budget Cuts Concern
101. Kellie Stoddart
Commission Vacancies
102. Samuel J. Harvey on behalf of the Fair Campaign Practices Commission/Open Government Commission
Screenshots
103. Josh Atwood
Chess Club
104. Jesse Sheehan
2138 Kittredge St.
105. Carol A. Bagshawe
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Urgent Item: Urgency Resolution: Condemning the recent incident, along with all acts of Islamophobia in Berkeley, and reaffirming unwavering support for the Muslim community in Berkeley and beyond
104. Urgency item submitted by Councilmember Tregub, Councilmember Taplin and Councilmember Lunaparra
Item #2: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code for Consistency with State Law Related to Electric Vehicle Charging and Technical Edits
105. James M. Lloyd, on behalf of the California Housing Defense Fund (“CalHDF”)
Item #14: A Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee) 106. Tess Fruge
Item 17: Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien – 1806 Walnut St 107. Revised agenda material submitted by Jordan Klein, Planning & Development Director
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Urgent Item: Urgency Resolution: Condemning the recent incident, along with all acts of Islamophobia in Berkeley, and reaffirming unwavering support for the Muslim community in Berkeley and beyond.
108. Dorothea Dorenz
109. Berkeley Network for Palestine
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Item #14: A Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects 110. Courtney Pal on behalf of Resources for Community Development Item #15: Referral to 4 x 4 Committee: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area
111. Dan Lieberman
Item #18: Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee) 112. Revised material, submitted by Councilmember Lunaparra 113. Hannah Holloway on behalf of TechEquity
114. David Shere
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Item #3: Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member 115. Jose D. Murrillo on behalf of the Office of the Director of the Police Accountability
Item #6: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on March 11, 2025
116. Supplemental agenda material submitted by the City Manager’s Office Item #14: A Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee) 117. Lillian
118. Amie Fishman on behalf of the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California
119. Sophia DeWitt on behalf of East Bay Housing Organizations 120. Karen Nemsick
121. Susan Friedland
Item #17: Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien – 1806 Walnut St 122. Presentation submitted by the Planning & Development Department 123. Jonathan Hicks
Item #18: Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee)
124. Presentation submitted by the Housing Advisory Commission