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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 17900 JAMBOREE RD, IRVINE, CA 92614
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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The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:08 p.m.
Present: Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: Kesarwani
Councilmember Kesarwani present at 6:14 p.m.
Councilmember Taplin participated in 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 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:
1. Adjourn in memory of Mary Wainwright, former Berkeley Councilmember
2. Adjourn in memory of David “Chicken” Nesmith, Environmental Activist
3. Adjourn in memory of Betty and Jimmie Pugh, Berkeley Residents
4. Adjourn in memory of Bill Chapman, League of Women Voters City Manager Comments: None
City Auditor Comments:
The City Auditor stated that feedback on the FY 2026 Audit Plan is welcome; thanked staff, Council, and the public for their engagement with the Auditor’s Office; and noted the successful restaurant inspection audit in Item 32.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 6 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Humbert) to accept an urgency item from Councilmember Blackaby pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) entitled Support for AB- 389 Personal Income Tax: Tax Credits: Fire-Resistant Home Improvements (Wallis).
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 34 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to adopt the Consent Calendar, as amended, in one motion except as indicated, including the policy committee recommendation on Item 19 to take no action.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
Urgent Item: Support for AB-389 Personal Income Tax: Tax Credits: Fire-Resistant Home Improvements (Wallis)
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O’Keefe (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of AB-389 Personal Income Tax: Tax Credits: Fire-Resistant Home Improvements (Wallis) and send copies to Assemblymember Greg Wallis, the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (committee chair), Assemblymember Tri Ta (committee vice chair), Senator Jesse Arreguín, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,727–N.S.
1. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of March 10, 2025 (closed), March 11, 2025 (special and regular), March 18, 2025 (special and regular), March 25, 2025 (special and regular).
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
2. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on April 29, 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.
Consent Calendar
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3. Contract: Public Consulting Group for Professional Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group (PCG) for professional services related to the Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT), Quality Assurance Fee (QAF), Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), and Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transport (PP-GEMT) programs using the General Services Agency’s (GSA) contract No. 47QTCA20D004Y for an amount not to exceed $200,000 in the base term from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027 with two (2), two (2) year extensions to March 31, 2031 in an amount not to exceed $600,000 in total.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,728–N.S.
4. Amend Berkeley Police Association (BPA) MOU Section 19.5 Administrative Leave for Captains (50 hours increased to 60 hours)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for Berkeley Police Association (BPA) MOU Section 19.5 Administrative Leave for Captains to increase administrative leave from 50 to 60 hours.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,729–N.S.
5. Contract No. 31900270 Amendment: Dell Marketing LP (“Dell”) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900270 with Dell Marketing LP (“Dell”) for the purchase of hardware, software, and related services utilizing the County of Riverside Agreement 8084445, for an additional $2,786,057 for a total not to exceed value of $8,197,733 for the period commencing on November 1, 2019 and through October 31, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,730–N.S.
6. New Contract: New Contract: Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Open Data Portal (ODP) Hosting Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for the purposes of hosting the City’s Open Data Portal, in an amount not to exceed $171,323 for the period commencing on July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,731–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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7. Adjustment to Police Accountability Board Stipend Cap Following AAO #1 Carryover Approval
From: Director of Police Accountability
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution temporarily increasing the stipend cap for Police Accountability Board (PAB) members to ensure the distribution of previously approved funds and provide compensation for meetings that exceeded the existing monthly cap.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Hansel Aguilar, Office of Director of Police Accountability, (510) 981-4950 Action: 3 speakers. M/S/C (O’Keefe/Lunaparra) to adopt Resolution No. 71,732– N.S. temporarily increasing the stipend cap for Police Accountability Board (PAB) members to ensure the distribution of previously approved funds and provide compensation for meetings that exceeded the existing monthly cap.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Lunaparra, Ishii; Noes – Taplin; Abstain – Humbert; Recused – Blackaby (former member of PAB covered by increase).
8. Contract No. 32200208 Amendment: West Coast Code Consultants for Plan Checking Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32200208 with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) to add additional funds, increasing the contract amount by $100,000 to a new total not- to-exceed contract amount of $1,600,000
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,733–N.S.
9. Contract No. 32200207 Amendment: Telesis for Plan Checking Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32200207 with Telesis to add additional funds, increasing the contract amount by $100,000 to a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,600,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,734–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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10. Purchase Order Amendment: Braun Northwest Inc. for Two (2) 2025 Ford F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chassis From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the purchase order with Braun Northwest, Inc. to purchase two (2) 2025 Ford F-450 North Star Ambulance chassis by increasing the purchase order spend amount by $75,000 for a total not-to-exceed spending amount of $505,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,735–N.S.
11. Final Map of Tract 8717: 805 Jones Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the final map of Tract Map 8717 for a 7-unit condominium project consisting of 6 residential units and 1 commercial unit at 805 Jones Street.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,736–N.S.
12. Contract: Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for FY 2025 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the FY 2025 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project, Specification No. 25-11690- C; 2. Accepting the bid of Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications in an amount not to exceed $12,323,848.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,737–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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13. Contract: Terocons Inc. for South Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the South Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Project, Specification No. 25- 11716-C; 2. Accepting the bid of Terocons Inc., the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Terocons Inc. and any amendments, extensions, and/or change orders until completion of the Project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $4,208,200, which includes a 10% contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,738–N.S.
14. Contracts: M&A Towing and City Towing for Towing Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Execute a contract with any amendments with M&A Towing to provide towing services for a three (3) year period from May 1, 2025, to May 1, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
2. Execute a contract with any amendments with City Towing to provide towing services for a three (3) year period from May 1, 2025, to May 1, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,739–N.S. (M&A Towing); and Resolution No. 71,740–N.S. (City Towing).
Council Consent Items
15. Budget Referral Funding Afterschool Program Expansion From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer $300,000 to fund afterschool program expansion to the Fiscal Year 26 Mid-Biennial Budget Update.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Councilmember Tregub added as a co-sponsor. Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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16. Budget Referral Funding F and G Dock Deck Replacement From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: Refer $250,000 for F and G dock replacement funding to the Fiscal Year 26 Mid-Biennial Budget Update.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Councilmember Humbert added as a co-sponsor. Approved recommendation.
17. Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author)
Recommendation: Approve the expenditure of funds, including $2500 from Councilmember Bartlett for pre-planning of the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival (organized by Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc. 501(c)3), with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Bartlett and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130 Action: Councilmember Taplin and Mayor Ishii added as co-sponsors. Adopted Resolution No. 71,741–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Taplin - $250; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Lunaparra - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $500; Councilmember O’Keefe - $200; Councilmember Humbert - $500; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Mayor Ishii - $500.
Council Consent Items
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18. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Bay Area Robotics Education Sustainability Alliance for the 2025 Berkeley High Robotics Team’s East Bay Regional Robotics Competition.
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250 per member of the City Council from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including $250 from Mayor Ishii and Councilmembers O’Keefe, Taplin, and Tregub, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute, to support the Berkeley High Robotics Team (Berkelium 5419 ) in hosting the East Bay Regional FIRST Robotics Competition . Funds will be transferred to the City’s general fund and to Bay Area Robotics Education Sustainability Alliance, a fiscal agent for the 2025 Berkeley High Robotics Team’s East Bay Regional Robotics Competition to support this valuable community event.
The relinquishment of funds from the respective discretionary Council Office Budgets of such members of the Berkeley City Council who wish to contribute will support this important initiative, fostering STEM education, student leadership, and international collaboration.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Amended the resolution to raise the contribution limit to $500. Adopted Resolution No. 71,742–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Lunaparra - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $500; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Bartlett - $250; Mayor Ishii - $500.
19. Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protesters (Reviewed by the Public Safety Policy Committee) From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the City of Berkeley’s opposition to and condemning police brutality towards nonviolent protesters and discouraging use of “less-lethal” weapons for crowd control.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send item to City Council with a negative recommendation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: No action taken, as recommended by the Public Safety Policy Committee.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – Tregub, Lunaparra.
Council Consent Items
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20. Letter in Support of SB 456: Muralist Exemption
From: Councilmember O'Keefe (Author)
Recommendation: Send a letter to Senator Angelique Ashby (cc: Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Jesse Arreguín, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks) in support of Senate Bill 456, which would exempt muralists from having to obtain a contractor’s license through the Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) before being commissioned for public and private art projects.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Shoshana O'Keefe, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action: Councilmember Bartlett and Mayor Ishii added as co-sponsors. Approved recommendation.
21. Budget Referral: Deportation Defense Legal and Education Funds From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Process an allocation of $200,000 for Deportation Defense Legal and Education Funds.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Approved recommendation with the revision in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 from Councilmember Blackaby.
22. Adding ADA expertise to the SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Approve an amendment to the Measure FF SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee (SSCOC) Resolution and Ordinance approved for establishment at the March 18, 2025 Council Meeting, to add an additional qualifying skillset for appointment: a background in ADA compliance and the accessible infrastructure challenges that seniors and disabled community members face.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Moved to Action Calendar. 7 speakers. Mayor Ishii added as a co- sponsor. 1. Adopted Resolution No. 71,743–N.S. with paragraph 2 of the second resolved clause revised to read “SSCOC members from commissions shall be appointed by their respective bodies, and members of the public shall be appointed by the City Council as a whole. Members of the public shall be required to have a background in civil engineering, transportation engineering, infrastructure program management, or the implementation of municipal bond or tax measures. Council shall also strive to ensure that at least one member of the SSCOC has experience with ADA compliance and/or the accessible infrastructure challenges facing seniors and the disabled community.”; and 2. Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,960–N.S. Second reading scheduled for May 20, 2025.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – O’Keefe.
Council Consent Items
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23. Amend AB-645 (2023-2024) to add the City of Berkeley to California’s Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to send to Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Senator Jesse Arreguín, requesting that the Legislature amend AB-645 (Friedman) Vehicles: Speed Safety Pilot Program (2023-2024), in order to add the City of Berkeley to the pilot.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,744–N.S. as revised Supplemental Communications Packet #1 by Councilmember Blackaby.
24. Refer $25,000 to the June 2025 Mid-Biennial Budget Process to Partially Cover Street Spirit’s Operational and Programming Costs
From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author)
Recommendation: Refer $25,000 to the June 2025 Mid-Biennial budget process to subsidize the cost of running Street Spirit’s drop-in center and vendor coordination program.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Councilmembers Tregub and O’Keefe, and Mayor Ishii added as co- sponsors. Approved recommendation as revised material in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 by Councilmember Lunaparra.
25. Supporting State and Regional Funding for Bay Area Public Transit From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution Supporting State and Regional Funding for Bay Area Public Transit.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Councilmembers Blackaby, Tregub, and Humbert. Adopted Resolution No. 71,745–N.S.
26. Resolution Supporting a State Budget Request for the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program and Endorsing AB 936 (CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Supplemental Benefits Program)
From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author), Councilmembers Humbert (Co- Sponsor), Councilmembers Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution supporting a State Budget Request to reinstate CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program and endorsing AB 936.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,746–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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27. Defer $150,000 referral for Round Park from Nov 2024 FY2025 AAO#1 From: Councilmember Humbert (Author)
Recommendation: Place a hold on or otherwise defer the FY2025 $150,000 budget referral from the November 2024 AAO#1 budget, which set aside funding for initiating a process to potentially convert the median informally known as “Round Park” (and possibly other nearby medians) to an official City park in District 8.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Humbert, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180 Action: Approved recommendation.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
28. Submission of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing on the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year (PY) 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP), including allocations of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME); and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Execute any resultant agreements and amendments for agencies receiving funding under the CDBG, ESG, or HOME Program in accordance with the proposal approved hereunder. If the federal government does not allocate sufficient funds to cover the allocations attached to this resolution in this year or subsequent years, the City may either terminate the resultant agreements with agencies without any liability occurring to the City. A record copy of said contracts and any amendments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
2. Allocate 20% of the PY 2025 (FY26) CDBG funds to the Planning and Administration, up to 17.83% for public services, and the remaining to be distributed to Housing Services and Community Facility Improvements as outlined in Exhibit A with the Public Facility Improvements being a flexible line item should the HUD allocation differ than the amount currently allocated; and
3. Allocate the allowable 10% of PY 2025 (FY26) HOME funds for program administration, up to the allowable 5% for CHDO operating support, and allocate the remainder to the Housing Trust Fund; and
4. Allocate the allowable 7.5% of the PY 2025 (FY 2026) ESG to Administration, $6,676 to the HMIS system and the remaining amount to Rapid Rehousing, and shelter activities (not to exceed 60% of PY25 ESG entitlement); and
5. Carry over any ESG earlier unspent funds from PY 2024 (FY 2025) into PY 2025 (FY 2026) and allocate those funds to the Stair Navigation Center operator (currently Bay Area Community Services (BACS)) for ESG eligible activities (e.g., rapid re- housing). The BACS Stair Center has used ESG funding for shelter operations and rapid rehousing activities for the past few years and is well-equipped to meet HUD’s program and administrative requirements. These funds will be included in the First Amendment to the FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance; and
6. Finalize the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, including the PY 2025 Annual Action Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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Plan, and the Regional Analysis of Impediments, including responses to public comments received until April 29, 2025 adding required U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) application forms and certifications, and including other HUD required information, submit it to HUD, and execute all documents necessary to receive the City’s entitlement grants under the CDBG, ESG and HOME Programs.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 2 speakers.
M/S/C (Ishii/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Blackaby) to adopt Resolution No. 71,747–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
29. Implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on the 1500 Block of Virginia Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon its conclusion, adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 56,508-N.S. Section 25P by adding a subsection to implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) on the south side of Virginia Street, between California and Eola streets (1528-1546 Virginia Street) in RPP Area N.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Ishii/Lunaparra) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – O’Keefe.
Councilmember O’Keefe absent 8:36 p.m. – 8:58 p.m.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Lunaparra) to adopt Resolution No. 71,748–N.S.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – O’Keefe.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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30. Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion:
1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23 (Zoning Ordinance) and the Zoning Map, for the purposes of encouraging development of “middle housing” in areas currently zoned R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A and MU-R (“low-density residential districts”), with an effective date of September 1, 2025; and
2. Adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan for the same purpose.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Action: Item 30 removed from the agenda by the City Manager.
Information Reports
31. 2025 Police Accountability Board Workplan
From: Police Accountability Board
Contact: Hansel Aguilar, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-4950 Action: Received and filed.
32. Restaurant Inspections Audit Report Wins National Recognition From: Auditor
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750
Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 3 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Bartlett/Lunaparra) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – O’Keefe.
Adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Communications
Item #30: Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
1. Margot Smith
2. Eric James Schroeder
3. Gael Alcock
4. Gary Parsons
5. Susan Taylor
6. Curtis Manning
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7. Janet Stephens
8. Laura Klein
9. Leah Kaizer
10. David Whipple
11. Vicki Sommer
12. Ondine Norman
13. Ellen Kramer
14. Eric King
15. Carol Hirth (2)
16. John Brogan
17. DP Neyhart
18. Dr. Anne Boersma
19. Lisa Bruce
20. Brandon Yung (2)
21. Dr. Amanda Le
22. Anne Weinberger
23. Cece Littlepage
24. Sabina McMurtry
25. Dawn Thomas
26. Andrea Yankowski
27. Steven Douglas
28. Lynn Sherrell
29. Victoria Kahn
30. Alison Monroe
31. Vincent Casalaina
32. Alisa Foster
33. Rachel Bradley
Item #32: Restaurant Inspections Audit Report Wins National Recognition
34. Liz Ruhland
Berkeley Green New Deal
35. EJ Cire
2024 Annual Report
36. Jennifer Cogley
Ohlone Greenway
37. Erik Dreher
38. Alastair MacDowell
39. Wei-Bing Chen
40. Susan Springborg and Greg Martin
41. Lynn Jones
42. Greg Gurnick
43. Karen Dabrusin
Proposed Unhoused Location
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44. Tim Sakhuja
45. Todd Jersey
46. Aimee & Meryl, Beautiful San Pablo
47. Terry Betts
48. Andrew Johnson
49. Karina Racz
50. Sara Jusseame
51. Calvin Collier
52. Jan Dizon and Matthew Noah
53. Patricia Erwin
54. Orion Fulton
Berkeley Advanced Biomaterials
55. Terry Albury
Moellering Field Plan
56. Charles Siegal on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
57. Wahid Amiri
Housing Market Practices
58. LiJia Gong, Angelo Pis-Dudot, Lee Hepner, and Leah Simon-Weisberg
Work From Home Concern
59. Pgcountymd63
Encampments
60. Amber Richardson
61. Nigel
Project @ 3000 Shattuck Ave
62. Sallie Hanna-Rhyne and Neighbors
63. Alisha Pember
Thank You
64. John Craner
65. Martin Bourque (2)
Claim Update
66. Eid (2)
Ada/California Street
67. Shirley Kirsten (2)
68. Emily Brandt
Caltrans Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
69. Terrance Davis
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Surveillance
70. Lavell Young
Government Concerns
71. Josh Atwood
Fair Housing Conference
72. Caroline Peattie
ICE Concerns
73. Alex S. Merenkov (2)
Columbus Statue in Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza
74. Alex Judah (2)
Rides for Seniors
75. Barbara Gilbert
76. Ben Buettner
77. Vanessa Arrendondo
78. Daveed Mandell
Housing
79. S. Entwistle
Citizen Concern
80. Inetjalopy
Green Cans
81. Karen Ball
Plans
82. Tillymaui
Fines
83. Cecelia Mautner
Ordinance No. 7,681 PRA Concern
84. Cassia Stepak
Use of Resources
85. Lavell Young
Low Density
86. Richard Boubelik
Multistory Apartments
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87. David Lerman
Harrison Street
88. Magnus Flying Colors Racing
Berkeley Branch Closure
89. Erika Shore
E-Scooters
90. Robert Borghese (2)
Police Alternative
91. Moni T. Law
Mental Health Needs
92. Jenean Fear
Nevada Cares Campus
93. John Craner
Screenshots
94. Lavell Young
95. Josh Atwood
Forwards
96. Russbumper (4)
97. Josh Atwood
98. Maxina Ventura
URL’s
99. Russbumper (13)
100. Josh Atwood
101. Lavell Young (4)
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #21: Budget Referral: Deportation Defense Legal and Education Funds 102. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Brent Blackaby
Item #23: Amend AB-645 (2023-2024) to add the City of Berkeley to California’s Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot
103. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Brent Blackaby Item #24: Refer $25,000 to the June 2025 Mid-BiennialBudget Process to Partially Cover Street Spirit’s Operational and Programming Costs 104. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Lunaparra
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 19
Item #30: Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
105. Robert Roth
106. Joaquin R. Carbonell
107. Frances C. Moore
108. Andrew Doran
109. Alden Mudge
110. Sally Greenspan
111. Sarah Wittmer
112. Sabina McMurtry
113. Juliana Fredman
114. Dean Metzger
115. Theresa Gensler
116. Nancy Richerson
117. Michael Parman
118. Vicki Sommer
119. Emeritus Alan Ramo
120. Jane Terjung
121. Anne Boersma
122. Miriam Nathanson
123. Carol Hirth
124. Shelley Golomb
125. Nenelle Bunnin
126. Michael Walden and Judith Schelly
127. Sara Hartley
128. John Allen
129. Sarah Baughn
130. Bruce & Annie Nalezny
131. Eric King
132. Zachary Lamb
133. Peggy Mendelson
134. The Neighborhoods Council Executive Committee
135. Eric Friedman
136. Bryce Nesbitt
137. John J. Parman
138. Robb Wrenn
139. 20 Similarly worded form letters
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #25: Supporting State and Regional Funding for Bay Area Public Transit 140. Kate Harrison
Item #30: Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
141. Jeff and Kim Haltiner
142. Warren Pottebaum
143. Ben Gerhardstein
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144. Stephen Sperber
145. Lisa Vogel
146. Harrison Alter
147. Crystal Brunzell
148. Brandon Yung
149. Linda and Steven Rosen
150. Bill Kristy
151. Lance Williams
152. David Lerman (2)
153. Albert Buixade
154. Jenny Vaughan
155. Syl
156. John Coveney
157. Aileen Paterson
158. Carol Cohen
159. Jason Warriner
160. Jamie Ruth
161. Alicia Carter
162. Andrea Yankowski
163. Emilie Strauss
164. Adelaide Jenkins
165. Stefan Elgstrand on behalf of State Senator Jesse Arreguin 166. Janet Stromberg
167. Alexandra Crisafulli
168. Kenny Yip
169. Janet Maestre
170. Barbara Fisher
171. Elizabeth Exter
172. David Johnson
173. Micah Stilwell
174. Jennifer Fisher
175. Tamara Birdstall
176. Tres Lundquist
177. Lovell Jarvis
178. Alex Mas
179. David Meyer
180. Katherine Hansen
181. Toni Mester
182. Pam Zelnik
183. Elizabeth Lamoureaux
184. 8 Similarly worded form letters
Urgent Item: Support for AB-389 Personal Income Tax: Tax Credits: Fire-Resistant Home Improvements (Wallis)
185. Submitted by Councilmember Brent Blackaby
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Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #28: Submission of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan
186. Presentation submitted by Health, Housing, and Community Services Department
Item #29: Implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on the 1500 Block of Virginia Street
187. Presentation submitted by Public Works Department
Item #30: Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
188. Elizabeth Snowden and Charles P. Smith
189. Aimee Baldwin (3)
190. Rachel Gold
191. Leslie Firestone
192. Elizabeth Ottinger & Derek Bremner
193. Erin Scott
194. Eduardo Teixeira
195. Nico Calavita
196. David Killion and Rosamond Smith
197. Gale Garcia
198. Richard Neese
199. Michelle Pasternack
200. 14 Similarly worded form letters
Miscellaneous
201. Unknown