Agenda packet, first session — Berkeley City Council, June 3, 2025 (part 1 of 4)

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REVISED AGENDA
(REVISED TO ADD A TELECONFERENCE LOCATION)

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 117 FORT EVANS RD NE, LEESBURG, VA 20176 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1868 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140

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
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/1607877512. 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: 160 787 7512 . 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 $5 00 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 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.

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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.

1. Adjourn in memory of Robert Sheppard, Berkeley Resident 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: Up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda. If five or fewer persons are identified to provide non-agenda comment, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each. If more than five persons are selected to address matters not on the Council agenda, each person selected will be allotted one minute each.

In-person attendees 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 the moment that the Presiding Officer calls for public comment on non - agenda items. Remote attendees must raise their hand in the videoconference application when the Presiding Officer calls for non-agenda speakers. The first five raised hands on the videoconference application will be selected to speak and the first five cards drawn at the meeting will be selected to speak. The number of in-person and remote speakers selected may be adjusted by the Presiding Officer if fewer than five speakers from either format are identified.

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.

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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. If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking on an individual agenda item, each speaker 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. 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. Amendment: FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,961-N.S. amending the FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,940–N.S. for fiscal year 2025 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2024 funding and other adjustments in the amount of $85,720,135 (gross) and $58,279,646 (net).

First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000

2. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board (PAB) nominated by Councilmember Kesarwani.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

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Consent Calendar
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3. Grant Application: California Arts Council Grant ($30,000), for the Civic Arts Grant Program General Operating Support Category
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to submit a grant application to the California Arts Council (CAC) to receive up to $30,000 for the Civic Arts grants program (“General Operating Support” category), to accept the grant if awarded; and to execute any resulting grant agreements. If received, the funds would be regranted to Berkeley-based nonprofit and fiscally sponsored arts organizations for general operational support starting in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530

4. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 3, 2025
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids 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

5. Notice of Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution providing notice that: 1) Council will adopt an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026 at its meeting of June 24, 2025; and 2) the amount of the limit and the background material used in its calculation will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 9, 2025.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

6. Appointment of Public Health Officer – Dr. Noemi C. Doohan From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to appoint Noemi C. Doohan, M.D., PhD, MPH, as the Public Health Officer for the City of Berkeley.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

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7. Contract: SEP Technology Consulting, LLC for Environmental Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and any amendments or extensions with SEP Technology Consulting, LLC. for the Environmental Health Division’s database migration from Envision Connect to Accela Cloud, in an amount not to exceed $325,000 for the period June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

8. Revenue Grant Agreement: Funding Support from Essential Access Health to Conduct Public Health Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application to Essential Access Health, to accept the grant, execute any resultant revenue agreement and amendment, and implement the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses to conduct public health promotion, protection, and prevention services for the Essential Access Health revenue agreement in the projected amount of $120,000 for April 1, 2025, to March 30, 2026.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

9. AHEAD, Inc (“AHEAD”): Using the California Department of General Services Software Licensing Program (“CDGS SLP”) for Software License Purchases From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase spending authority with AHEAD, a qualified reseller for the purchase of Varonis subscription software licenses, utilizing pricing and contracts, amendments, and extensions from the CDGS SLP, increasing the amount by $971,784.00 for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,945,589.00 during the period beginning January 31, 2023 through June 30, 2028.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

10. Contract No. 112798-1 Amendment: Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System Professional Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 112798-1 with Geographic Technologies Group (“GTG”) for Geographic Information System (“GIS”) professional services, increasing the amount by $600,000 for a total contract value of $1,149,411 from September 14, 2016 to June 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: $600,000 - IT Cost Allocation Plan Fund.

Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

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Consent Calendar
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11. Contract No. 32000281 Amendment: ConvergeOne for Avaya Administration, Maintenance and Support
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32000281 to increase the spending authority with ConvergeOne (previously named Integration Partners) for Avaya telephone system administration, maintenance and support services increasing the amount by $920,000 for a total not- to-exceed amount of $2,638,633 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

12. Contract No. 32400095 Amendment: Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to contract No. 32400095 with Superion, LLC (“Superion”) for software maintenance and support of the City of Berkeley (“City”) Public Sector System (“FUND$”) hosted on an AS400 platform, increasing the amount by $309,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount $592,500.00 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

13. Contract: CompuCom Systems, Inc. (“CompuCom”) for Professional Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with CompuCom for professional services for an amount not to exceed $1,051,000 through June 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

14. Contract 31900042 Amendment: CivicPlus for an Online Recreation Registration and Reservation System (CivicRec)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31900042 with CivicPlus, Inc. to provide an online recreation registration and reservation system (CivicRec) by increasing the contract amount by $28,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $181,756, and extending the expiration date from November 30, 2025 to November 30, 2026.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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Consent Calendar
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15. Contract: BayGreen, Inc. for Mobile Pumpout and Related Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract and any amendments with BayGreen, Inc. for mobile vessel pumpout and related services at the Berkeley Marina in an amount not to exceed $195,898 for a period of three years, with an option to renew for an additional two years not to exceed $150,725, for a total contract amount not to exceed $346,623.

Financial Implications: Marina Fund - $346,623
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

16. Contract: Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for Erosion Control Improvements
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract and any amendments with Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for creek erosion repair in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

17. Contract: E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. for MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation project, Specification No. 25-11695-C; 2. Rejecting the bid protest of W.E. Lyons Construction Co., the second lowest bidder; 3. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, E.F. Brett & Company, Inc.; and 4. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee 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, with E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project at 1730 Oregon Street, in an amount not to exceed $11,859,100 which includes a contract amount consisting of the base bid and bid alternates 1, 4 and 5 of $10,781,000 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,078,100.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

18. Contract No. 32500009 Amendment: Dixon Resources Unlimited From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32500009 and any necessary future amendments with Dixon Resources Unlimited for the Police Department, to include contract implementation support while increasing the contract amount by $50,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000, and a contract extension date to January 31, 2027.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
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19. Berkeley Humane 11th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support the Berkeley Humane 11th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser.

Financial Implications: $500 - Councilmember Discretionary Fund.

Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120

20. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 Event
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 $500 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including contributions of $500 from Mayor Ishii and Councilmembers Tregub and Taplin and $200 from Councilmember O’Keefe, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the Berkeley Rotary Endowment to support the Third Annual Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund. The relinquished funds will help the Berkeley Rotary Endowment to host an event featuring and increasing visibility for local business and raise funds for their RotaCare Health Clinic, 4-year Collegiate Scholarship program, and Supportive Housing hygiene kit programs. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, starting at the Downtown Berkeley Plaza.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

21. Resolution in Opposition to California Assembly Bill 942 (Calderon), Net energy metering: eligible customer-generators: tariffs
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Blackaby (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in opposition to California State Assembly Bill 942 (Calderon), Net energy metering: eligible customer-generators: tariffs, and distribute copies to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Jesse Arreguín, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, California Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to oppose its passage.

Financial Implications: Limited staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

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22. Resolution Opposing the Removal of USPS Mailboxes at the Berkeley Main Post Office
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution opposing the removal of public mailboxes from the Berkeley Main Post Office on Allston Way and urging immediate engagement with United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership to restore these essential public services and send the Resolution to the attention of US Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and US Postmaster.

Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

23. Resolution in Support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislative Package – AB 1243 and SB 684
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in strong support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislative Package (Assembly Bill (AB) 1243 (Addis, et al) and Senate Bill (SB) 684 (Menjivar, et al), which would hold fossil fuel corporations accountable for their fair share of the damages caused by climate change in California, and transmit the Council’s support to Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senator Jesse Arreguín (SD7), Speaker Robert Rivas, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (AD14).

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

24. Referral: Oxford for All (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee)
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation:

1. Refer to the City Manager to design and construct a quick-build class IV bicycle facility on the east side of Oxford Street and Fulton Street between Bancroft Way and Hearst Avenue and implement pedestrian safety improvements on the corridor, potentially through quick-build planning and construction methods.

2. Refer $400,000 to the June budget process (FY26 Mid-Biennial Update) to provide the City of Berkeley Public Works Department with necessary funds to support design, engineering, and construction costs for the project.

3. Refer to the City Manager and to The City/UC/Student Relations “4x6” Committee to explore opportunities to leverage existing and establish new financial partnerships with UC Berkeley on safety projects along Oxford Street and adjacent areas, including the Oxford and Bancroft volleyball courts project and similar initiatives.

Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item to City Council with a positive recommendation.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Rev - 9
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25. The Berkeley Baby Book Project: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250 per Councilmember, including $250 from Councilmember Blackaby, the Mayor and Councilmembers Humbert and Taplin, to support the Berkeley Baby Book Project, a non-profit, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund. The relinquishment of funds from Councilmember Blackaby and all other Councilmembers who would like to contribute, will provide books to Berkeley children aged 0-5 years. The books are delivered by USPS and addressed to the child who owns them at no cost to their family.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160

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 the Action Calendar public comment period on the 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. If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking on an individual agenda item, each speaker 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 the ir 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.

The Presiding Officer may open and close an additional comment period for Action items on this agenda (excluding any public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters), at the start of the Action Calendar.

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 – New Business

26. Re-Establishment - Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (Public Meeting)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public meeting to review and discuss the intention to renew the Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID) for ten (10) years starting July 1, 2025 (hereafter, “BTBID”, “Tourism BID”, “BID” or “the District”). On May 6, 2025 Council adopted Resolution No. 71,749–N.S., which states the intention to renew the Tourism BID and directed the City Clerk to schedule a public meeting on June 3, 2025, and a public hearing on June 24, 2025 to consider the renewal of the District. Per state law, a public meeting is required at which local officials allow public testimony regarding the proposed new assessment in addition to the noticed public hearing at which the legislative body proposes to enact the assessment.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Rev - 10

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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 first the appellant and then the 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.

If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking during a public hearing, each speaker 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 e ach 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.

27. Conduct a Public Hearing in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 / Government Code § 3502.3 Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) / Government Code § 3502.3 (GC § 3502.3) regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

28. Zoning Adjustments Board Appeal: 1950-1998 Shattuck Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2023-0040
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and affirming the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) decision approving Use Permit ZP#2023-0040.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400

Information Reports

29. Section 115 Trust Investment Report from Inception to Period Ended June 30, 2024
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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 Rev - 11

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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.

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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 [email protected], (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].

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 May 29, 2025.

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 #23: Resolution in Support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislative Package – AB 1243 and SB 684

1. Ashley E. McClure
Encampments and Homelessness

2. Kimberly Cohn

3. Alastair MacDowell

4. Rosemary Hardy

5. Patricia Itamoto

6. Helga Recke

7. Kasaia Luckel

8. Loren Passmore

9. Peter Radu

10. David Lerman

11. A concerned Berkeley resident

12. Lillie Brum

13. Cecelia Mautner

14. Eric Larsen

15. Cris Arguedas

16. Nicholas Alexander

17. Russbumper

18. Elsa Tranter (2)

19. Rebecca Braun

20. Ben Buettner

21. Daniel Jurnove

22. Patty Lipinska

23. Shelly Chaiken

24. Judy Stamps

25. David Freeling (3)

26. Daniela

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Marina Security

27. Marco Falcioni

28. Robert Ofsevit

29. Melanie E. Beasley

30. Jay Karimi

31. Peter Kuhn

32. Catherine
Buildings Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO)

33. Nora Coyle (9)

34. Lenora ONeill (9)

35. Isla Peters (9)
Missing Middle and Zoning Density

36. Emily Rader

37. Barbara Gilbert

38. Hal Leventhal

39. David Lerman (3)
Scooter and Bicycle Parking and Sidewalk Accessibility

40. Sean McMahon

41. Robert Byler

42. Sashafutran

43. Laurie McWhorter

44. Robert Borghese (13)
Middle East Conflict

45. Cheryl Davila (2)

46. Crustyrusty

47. Russbumper (2)

48. Richard Makdisi

49. Cynthia Papermaster
Mutual Aid Agreement with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

50. Hansel Aguilar, on behalf of the Police Accountability Board

51. Office of the Director of Police Accountability
Facilities to Exercise Dogs

52. Colin Brauns (2)
Carl Martineau Documentary

53. Inetjalopy (2)
ADUs and Condo Conversion

54. Toni Mester

55. Matt Taecker
People’s Park

56. Russbumper
Bicycle Plan and Bicycle Safety

57. Meryl Siegal
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58. Wahid Amiri

59. Donna DeDiemar, on behalf of Friends of Hopkins Street (2) Ohlone Greenway Plant Garden

60. Bonnie Borucki
Demolition of UA Theater

61. Annamarta Dostourian
Power Upgrade, PG&E Letter

62. Leah Isaacson
Grant Application for Restore Strawberry Creek

63. Samantha Kanofsky
Fire Safety and Use of Water

64. Nenelle Bunnin
Recognition of Herbivorous Animals

65. RSW
Floating Bus Stops

66. Daveed Mandell (2)
Censorship Incident

67. David Ojakian
Frances Albrier Renovations

68. Cian Menzel-Jones
Jewish American Heritage Month

69. Dorothea Dorenz
University and San Pablo Avenue Intersection

70. Nicola Spence
Parking Citations Concerns

71. Avery Ryan
Water Transportation Pier Ferry Project

72. Camille Antinori, on behalf of the Berkeley Waterfront Community Coalition Support Funding for Rail Safety and Grade Crossings

73. Nate Kaplan, on behalf of GoRail
Funding for Small Sites Program

74. Ellen Wu, on behalf of Urban Habitat
Housing Application Concerns

75. Ahmed Elghiyati (2)

76. Sophie Hahn
Proposal to Make Derby Street One-Way

77. Manu Seth
Tribal Identity Misrepresentation

78. Gabriel Duncan, on behalf of Alameda Native History Project Rev - 15

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1048 Keith Avenue, Use Permit #ZP-2024-0014

79. Bahram Gangei
Organizational Oversight

80. Eid Abdallah (2)
Legislative Aide Recruitment

81. Alec Chavez
Turtle Island Monument Fountain

82. John Curl
Historical Plaque

83. Pil Orbison (3)

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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AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00 PM

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 117 FORT EVANS RD NE, LEESBURG, VA 20176

ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
Councilmembers:

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.

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. “Di srupting” 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 law ful 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 $5 00 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for t he 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call:

Ceremonial Matters: In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.

In-person attendees 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 the moment that the Presiding Officer calls for public comment on non - agenda items. Remote attendees must raise their hand in the videoconferenc e application when the Presiding Officer calls for non-agenda speakers. The first five raised hands on the videoconference application will be selected to speak and the first five cards drawn at the meeting will be selected to speak. The number of in-person and remote speakers selected may be adjusted by the Presiding Officer if fewer than five speakers from either format are identified.

The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda.

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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.

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. If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking on an individual agenda item, each speaker 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. Speak ers 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. A speaker may only speak once during the period for public comment on Consent Calendar and Information items.

Consent Calendar

First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

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Consent Calendar
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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

Financial Implications: $600,000 - IT Cost Allocation Plan Fund.

Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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Financial Implications: Marina Fund - $346,623
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

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Council Consent Items
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Financial Implications: $500 - Councilmember Discretionary Fund.

Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

Financial Implications: Limited staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

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Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item to City Council with a positive recommendation.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

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Financial Implications: None
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160

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 the Action Calendar public comment period on the 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. If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking on an individual agenda item, each speaker 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.

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 – New Business

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530

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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 first the appellant and then the 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.

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 conta cts in writing prior to the commencement of the hearing. Written reports shall be available for public review in the office of the City Clerk.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Monica Walker, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400

Information Reports

29. Section 115 Trust Investment Report from Inception to Period Ended June 30, 2024
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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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 file d 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.

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.

Attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various scen ts, whether natural or manufactured, in products and materials. Please help the City respect these needs.

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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 May 22, 2025.

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

Item #23: Resolution in Support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislative Package – AB 1243 and SB 684

1. Ashley E. McClure
Encampments and Homelessness

2. Kimberly Cohn

3. Alastair MacDowell

4. Rosemary Hardy

5. Patricia Itamoto

6. Helga Recke

7. Kasaia Luckel

8. Loren Passmore

9. Peter Radu

10. David Lerman

11. A concerned Berkeley resident

12. Lillie Brum

13. Cecelia Mautner

14. Eric Larsen

15. Cris Arguedas

16. Nicholas Alexander

17. Russbumper

18. Elsa Tranter (2)

19. Rebecca Braun

20. Ben Buettner

21. Daniel Jurnove

22. Patty Lipinska

23. Shelly Chaiken

24. Judy Stamps

25. David Freeling (3)

26. Daniela

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Marina Security

27. Marco Falcioni

28. Robert Ofsevit

29. Melanie E. Beasley

30. Jay Karimi

31. Peter Kuhn

32. Catherine
Buildings Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO)

33. Nora Coyle (9)

34. Lenora ONeill (9)

35. Isla Peters (9)
Missing Middle and Zoning Density

36. Emily Rader

37. Barbara Gilbert

38. Hal Leventhal

39. David Lerman (3)
Scooter and Bicycle Parking and Sidewalk Accessibility

40. Sean McMahon

41. Robert Byler

42. Sashafutran

43. Laurie McWhorter

44. Robert Borghese (13)
Middle East Conflict

45. Cheryl Davila (2)

46. Crustyrusty

47. Russbumper (2)

48. Richard Makdisi

49. Cynthia Papermaster
Mutual Aid Agreement with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

50. Hansel Aguilar, on behalf of the Police Accountability Board

51. Office of the Director of Police Accountability
Facilities to Exercise Dogs

52. Colin Brauns (2)
Carl Martineau Documentary

53. Inetjalopy (2)
ADUs and Condo Conversion

54. Toni Mester

55. Matt Taecker
People’s Park

56. Russbumper

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Bicycle Plan and Bicycle Safety

57. Meryl Siegal

58. Wahid Amiri

59. Donna DeDiemar, on behalf of Friends of Hopkins Street (2) Ohlone Greenway Plant Garden

60. Bonnie Borucki
Demolition of UA Theater

61. Annamarta Dostourian
Power Upgrade, PG&E Letter

62. Leah Isaacson
Grant Application for Restore Strawberry Creek

63. Samantha Kanofsky
Fire Safety and Use of Water

64. Nenelle Bunnin
Recognition of Herbivorous Animals

65. RSW
Floating Bus Stops

66. Daveed Mandell (2)
Censorship Incident

67. David Ojakian
Frances Albrier Renovations

68. Cian Menzel-Jones
Jewish American Heritage Month

69. Dorothea Dorenz
University and San Pablo Avenue Intersection

70. Nicola Spence
Parking Citations Concerns

71. Avery Ryan
Water Transportation Pier Ferry Project

72. Camille Antinori, on behalf of the Berkeley Waterfront Community Coalition Support Funding for Rail Safety and Grade Crossings

73. Nate Kaplan, on behalf of GoRail
Funding for Small Sites Program

74. Ellen Wu, on behalf of Urban Habitat
Housing Application Concerns

75. Ahmed Elghiyati (2)

76. Sophie Hahn
Proposal to Make Derby Street One-Way

77. Manu Seth

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Tribal Identity Misrepresentation

78. Gabriel Duncan, on behalf of Alameda Native History Project 1048 Keith Avenue, Use Permit #ZP-2024-0014

79. Bahram Gangei
Organizational Oversight

80. Eid Abdallah (2)
Legislative Aide Recruitment

81. Alec Chavez
Turtle Island Monument Fountain

82. John Curl
Historical Plaque

83. Pil Orbison (3)
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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Ordinance No. 7.961-N.S. Page 1 of 8
ORDINANCE NO. 7.961-N.S.

AMENDING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 7,940–N.S. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. That the Annual Appropriations Ordinance based on the budget for FY 2025 submitted by the City Manager and passed by the City Council be amended as follows and as summarized in Exhibit A:

A. General Fund (Funds 001-099) 355,636,255
B. Special Funds (Funds 100-199) 228,567,752
C. Grant Funds (Funds 300-399) 108,120,928
D. Capital Projects Funds (Funds 500-550) 138,728,548
E. Debt Service Fund (Funds 551-599) 15,963,426
F. Enterprise Funds (Funds 600-669) 222,672,327
G. Internal Service Funds (Funds 146, 670-699) 90,482,326 H. Trust Funds (Funds 701-759) 257,618
I. Successor Agency (Funds 760-769) 57,120
J. Agency Funds (Funds 771-799) 5,858,816
K. Other Funds (Funds 800-899) 10,085,784
L. Total
Total General Fund 355,636,255
Add: Total Other Than General Fund 820,794,645
Gross Revenue Appropriated 1,176,430,900
Less: Dual Appropriations -76,681,749
Less: Revolving/Internal Service Funds -82,762,271
Net Revenue Appropriated 1,016,986,881

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Section 2. The City Manager is hereby permitted, without further authority from the City Council, to make the following transfers by giving written notice to the Director of Finance:
a. From the General Fund to the General Fund – Stability Reserve Fund; Catastrophic Reserve Fund; Paramedic Tax Fund; Health State Aid Realignment; Fair Election Fund; Capital Improvement Fund; Phone System Replacement; Equipment Replacement Fund; Public Liability Fund; Catastrophic Loss Fund; Police Employee Retiree Health Assistance Plan; Safety Members Pension Fund; Sick Leave Entitlement Fund; and Payroll Deduction Trust Fund. b. To the General Fund from the General Fund – Stability Reserves Fund; Catastrophic Reserves Fund; Community Development Block Grant Fund; Street Lighting Assessment District Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations and Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Unified Program (CUPA); IT Cost Allocation Fund; and Health State Aid Realignment Fund. c. To the First Source Fund from the Parks Tax Fund; Capital Improvement Fund; and the Marina Fund.

d. From Gilman Sports Field Fund to Gilman Field Reserve Fund e. From Measure FF Fund to Paramedic Tax Fund, and Fire Admin Training Fund. f. From the American Rescue Plan Fund to the General Fund; Sports Field Fund; Playground Camp Fund; Marina Fund; Off-Street Parking Fund; and Parking Meter Fund.
g. From Capital Improvement Fund to PERS Savings Fund; Berkeley Repertory Theater Fund; and 2010 COP (Animal Shelter) Fund.
h. To the Public Art Fund from the Parks Tax Fund; Capital Improvement Fund; and the Marina Fund.
i. To CFD#1 District Fire Protection Bond (Measure Q) from Special Tax Bonds CFD#1 ML-ROOS.
j. To Private Sewer Lateral Fund from Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund. k. To Catastrophic Loss Fund from Permit Service Center Fund. l. To Catastrophic Loss Fund from Unified Program (CUPA) Fund. m. To the Building Purchases and Management Fund from General Fund; Health (General) Fund; Rental Housing Safety Program Fund; Measure B Local Streets & Road Fund; Employee Training Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Off Street

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Parking Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Unified Program (CUPA) Fund; Building Purchases & Management Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; Central Services Fund; and Health State Aide Realignment Trust Fund.
n. To Equipment Replacement Fund from General Fund; Mental Health Services Act Fund; Health (Short/Doyle) Fund; Vector Control Fund; Paramedic Tax Fund; Playground Camp Fund; State Transportation Tax Fund; Rental Housing Safety Program Fund; Parks Tax Fund; Street Light Assessment District Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Equipment Maintenance Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; and Central Services Fund.
o. To the Equipment Maintenance Fund from General Fund; Health (General) Fund; Mental Health Services Act Fund; Health (Short/Doyle) Fund; Vector Control Fund; Paramedic Tax Fund; Library - Discretionary Fund; Playground Camp Fund; State Transportation Tax Fund; Rental Housing Safety Program Fund; Rent Stabilization Board Fund; Parks Ta Fund; Street Light Assessment District Fund; FEMA Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Off Street Parking Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Equipment Maintenance Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; and Central Services Fund.
p. To the Building Maintenance Fund from the General Fund; Health (General) Fund; Health (Short/Doyle) Fund; Measure B Local Street & Road Fund; Parks Tax Fund; Street Light Assessment District Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Off Street Parking Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Equipment Maintenance Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; and Mental Health State Aid Realignment Fund.
q. To the Central Services Fund from the General Fund; First Source Fund; Health (Short/Doyle) Fund; Library-Discretionary Fund; Playground Camp Fund; Rent Stabilization Board Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation; Building Purchases & Management Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; Central Services Fund; and Mental Health State Aid Realignment Fund.
r. To Information Technology Cost Allocation Plan Fund from General Fund; Target Case Management/Linkages Fund; Health (Short/Doyle); Library Fund; Playground Camp Fund; State Transportation Tax Fund; CDBG Fund; Rental Housing Safety Program; Rent Stabilization Board Fund; Parks Tax Fund; Street Light Assessment District Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation; Clean Storm Water Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Off Street Parking Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Unified Program (CUPA) Fund; Equipment Maintenance Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; Information Technology Cost Allocation Plan Fund; Health

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State Aid Realignment Trust Fund; and Mental Health State Aid Realignment Fund.
s. To the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund from General Fund; Special Tax for Severely Disabled Measure E Fund; First Source Fund; HUD Fund; ESGP Fund; Health (General) Fund; Target Case Management/Linkages Fund; Mental Health Service Act Fund; Health (Short/Doyle) Fund; EPSDT Expansion Proposal Fund; Senior Nutrition (Title III) Fund; C.F.P. Title X Fund; Fund Raising Activities Fund; Berkeley Unified School District Grant; Vector Control Fund; Paramedic Tax Fund; Alameda County Grants Fund; Senior Supportive Social Services Fund; Family Care Support Program Fund; Domestic Violence Prevention – Vital Statistics Fund; Affordable Housing Mitigation; Inclusionary Housing Program; Library – Discretionary Fund; Playground Camp Fund; Community Action Program Fund; State Proposition 172 Public Safety Fund; State Transportation Tax Fund; CDBG Fund; Rental Housing Safety Program; Measure B Local State & Road Fund; Measure B Bike & Pedestrian Fund; Measure B – Paratransit Fund; Measure F Alameda County Vehicle Registration Fee Streets & Roads Fund; Measure BB – Paratransit Fund; Fair Election Fund; Measure U1 Fund; One-Time Grant: No Cap Expense Fund; Rent Stabilization Board Fund; Parks Tax Fund; Measure GG – Fire Prep Tax Fund; Street Lighting Assessment District Fund; Employee Training Fund; Private Percent – Art Fund; Measure T1 – Infrastructure & Facilities Fund; FUND$ Replacement Fund; Capital Improvement Fund; FEMA Fund; CFD #1 District Fire Protect Bond Fund; Special Tax Bonds CFD#1 ML-ROOS Fund; Shelter+Care HUD Fund; Shelter+Care County Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Private Sewer Lateral Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Off-Street Parking Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Unified Program (CUPA) Fund; Building Purchases & Management Fund; Equipment Replacement Fund; Equipment Maintenance Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; Central Services Fund; Workers’ Compensation Fund; Public Liability Fund; Information Technology Cost Allocation Plan Fund; Health State Aid Realignment Trust Fund; Tobacco Control Trust Fund; Mental Health State Aid Realignment Fund; Alameda Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority; and Bio-Terrorism Grant Fund.
t. To the Sick Leave and Vacation Leave Accrual Fund from General Fund; Special Tax for Severely Disabled Measure E Fund; First Source Fund; HUD Fund; ESGP Fund; Health (General) Fund; Target Case Management/Linkages Fund; Mental Health Service Act Fund; Health (Short/Doyle) Fund; EPSDT Expansion Proposal Fund; Senior Nutrition (Title III) Fund; C.F.P. Title X Fund; Fund Raising Activities Fund; Berkeley Unified School District Grant; Vector Control Fund; Paramedic Tax Fund; Alameda County Grants Fund; Senior Supportive Social Services Fund; Family Care Support Program Fund; Domestic Violence Prevention – Vital Statistics Fund; Affordable Housing Mitigation; Inclusionary Housing Program; Library – Discretionary Fund; Playground Camp Fund; Community Action Program Fund; State Proposition 172 Public Safety Fund; State Transportation Tax Fund; CDBG Fund; Rental Housing Safety Program; Measure B Local State & Road

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Fund; Measure B Bike & Pedestrian Fund; Measure B – Paratransit Fund; Measure F Alameda County Vehicle Registration Fee Streets & Roads Fund; Measure BB – Paratransit Fund; Fair Election Fund; Measure U1 Fund; One-Time Grant: No Cap Expense Fund; Rent Stabilization Board Fund; Parks Tax Fund; Measure GG – Fire Prep Tax Fund; Street Lighting Assessment District Fund; Employee Training Fund; Private Percent – Art Fund; Measure T1 – Infrastructure & Facilities Fund; FUND$ Replacement Fund; Capital Improvement Fund; FEMA Fund; CFD #1 District Fire Protect Bond Fund; Special Tax Bonds CFD#1 ML-ROOS Fund; Shelter+Care HUD Fund; Shelter+Care County Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Private Sewer Lateral Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Off-Street Parking Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Unified Program (CUPA) Fund; Building Purchases & Management Fund; Equipment Replacement Fund; Equipment Maintenance Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; Central Services Fund; Workers’ Compensation Fund; Public Liability Fund; Information Technology Cost Allocation Plan Fund; Health State Aid Realignment Trust Fund; Tobacco Control Trust Fund; Mental Health State Aid Realignment Fund; Alameda Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority; and Bio-Terrorism Grant Fund.
u. To the Payroll Deduction Trust Fund from General Fund; Special Tax for Severely Disabled Measure E Fund; First Source Fund; HUD Fund; ESGP Fund; Health (General) Fund; Target Case Management/Linkages Fund; Mental Health Service Act Fund; Health (Short/Doyle) Fund; EPSDT Expansion Proposal Fund; Senior Nutrition (Title III) Fund; C.F.P. Title X Fund; Fund Raising Activities Fund; Berkeley Unified School District Grant; Vector Control Fund; Paramedic Tax Fund; Alameda County Grants Fund; Senior Supportive Social Services Fund; Family Care Support Program Fund; Domestic Violence Prevention – Vital Statistics Fund; Affordable Housing Mitigation; Inclusionary Housing Program; Library – Discretionary Fund; Playground Camp Fund; Community Action Program Fund; State Proposition 172 Public Safety Fund; State Transportation Tax Fund; CDBG Fund; Rental Housing Safety Program; Measure B Local State & Road Fund; Measure B Bike & Pedestrian Fund; Measure B – Paratransit Fund; Measure F Alameda County Vehicle Registration Fee Streets & Roads Fund; Measure BB – Paratransit Fund; Fair Election Fund; Measure U1 Fund; One-Time Grant: No Cap Expense Fund; Rent Stabilization Board Fund; Parks Tax Fund; Measure GG – Fire Prep Tax Fund; Street Lighting Assessment District Fund; Employee Training Fund; Private Percent – Art Fund; Measure T1 – Infrastructure & Facilities Fund; FUND$ Replacement Fund; Capital Improvement Fund; FEMA Fund; CFD #1 District Fire Protect Bond Fund; Special Tax Bonds CFD#1 ML-ROOS Fund; Shelter+Care HUD Fund; Shelter+Care County Fund; Zero Waste Fund; Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund; Sanitary Sewer Operation Fund; Clean Storm Water Fund; Private Sewer Lateral Fund; Permit Service Center Fund; Off-Street Parking Fund; Parking Meter Fund; Unified Program (CUPA) Fund; Building Purchases & Management Fund; Equipment Replacement Fund; Equipment Maintenance Fund; Building Maintenance Fund; Central Services Fund; Workers’ Compensation Fund; Public Liability Fund; Information Technology Cost Allocation

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Plan Fund; Health State Aid Realignment Trust Fund; Tobacco Control Trust Fund; Mental Health State Aid Realignment Fund; Alameda Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority; Bio-Terrorism Grant Fund; and PERS Savings Fund.

Section 3. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Within 15 days of adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be filed at each branch of the Berkeley Public Library and the title shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on May 20, 2025, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: Bartlett.

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Attachment for Annual Appropriations Ordinance - Fiscal Year 2025

REVOLVING FUNDS/INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Appropriations are identified with revolving and internal service funds. Such funds derive revenue by virtue of payment from other fund sources as benefits are received by such funds, and the total is reflected in the "Less Revolving Funds and Internal Service Funds" in item I. The funds are:

Revolving/Internal Service Funds
Employee Training Fund 965,714
Equipment Replacement Fund 13,441,342
Equipment Maintenance Fund 11,002,972
Building Maintenance Fund 5,147,045
Central Services Fund 418,963
Workers' Compensation Fund 12,334,961
Public Liability Fund 5,852,080
22,248,591
Subtotal Revolving/Internal Service Funds 71,411,668$
Dual Appropriations
Transfers to the General Fund
Indirect Cost Reimbursement
CDBG Fund 176,194
Street Light Assessment District Fund 181,591
One-Time Grant: No Cap Exp 95,000
Zero Waste Fund 2,826,020
Marina Enterprise Fund 423,813
Sanitary Sewer Fund 1,391,256
Clean Storm Water Fund 245,033
Permit Service Center Fund 2,204,064
Unified Program (CUPA) Fund 86,575
Subtotal Transfers to General Fund: 7,629,546$
Information Technology Fund

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EXHIBIT A
2nd AAO
FY 2025 Un encumbered Other Total FY 2025
Revised #1 Carryovers Adjustments Amend. Revised #2
011 General Fund Discretionary 333,651,734 585,159 10, 210,288 10,795,447 344,447,181
013 GF - Payroll Deduction Trust 750,000 - 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,750,000 016 Measure U1 - Housing 6,948,359 - 320, 000 320, 000 7, 268,359 017 Climate Equity 170,715 - - - 170, 715 101 Library - Tax 32,319,821 - - - 32,319,821 102 Library - Trans Based 2,000,000 - - - 2,000,000 103 Library - Grants 67,526 - 14,607 14,607 82,133 104 Library - Friends & Gift 175,633 - 10,000 10,000 185,633 105 Library - Foundation 220,653 - - - 220,653 106 Asset Forefeiture 314,208 - - - 314,208 107 Special Tax Measure E 1,733,706 - - - 1,733,706 108 Workforce Investment 58,311 - - - 58,311 110 Sec 108 Loan Gty Asst. 1,183,612 - - - 1,183,612 111 Fund Raising Activities 63,794 - 50,000 50,000 113,794 113 Gilman Sports Field 348,039 - - - 348,039 115 Animal Shelter 59,887 - - - 59,887 116 Paramedic Tax 4,486,586 - - - 4,486,586 117 CA Energy Commission 44,249 - - - 44,249 119 Domestic Violence Prev - Vit Stat 29,065 - - 29,065 120 Affordable Housing Mitigation 32,891,365 - 3, 000,000 3,000,000 35,891,365 121 Affordable Child Care 19,181 - - - 19,181 122 Inclusionary Housing Program 712,265 - 14,000 14,000 726,265 123 Condo Conversion 509,478 - - - 509,478 125 Playground Camp 4,
713,047 - - - 4,713,047 126 State-Prop 172 Pub.Safety 1,769,743 - - - 1,769,743 127 State Transportation Tax 15,098,943 - - - 15,098,943 128 CDBG 7,448,890 - 179,025 179,025 7,627,915 129 Rental Housing Safety Program 2,799,813 - - - 2,799,813 130 Measure B - Local St & Road 5,611,854 - - - 5, 611,854 131 Measure B - Bike & Pedestrian 664,524 - - - 664, 524 132 Measure B - Paratransit 51,168 - - - 51, 168 133 Measure F Alameda County VRF St & Rd 3,229,904 - - - 3, 229,904 134 Measure BB - Local St & Road 18,449,576 - - - 18, 449,576 135 Meaure BB - Bike & Pedestrian 2,960,620 - 72, 825 72, 825 3, 033,445 136 Measure BB - Paratransit 1,181,121 - 250, 000 250, 000 1, 431,121 137 One Time Funding 388,880 - - - 388, 880 138 Parks Tax 24,393,067 - 102,310 102,310 24,495,377 139 Streets and Open Space Improvement (SOSIP) 400,000 - - - 400,000 140 Measure GG - Fire Prep Tax 6,309,965 - 133,000 133,000 6,442,965 142 Streetlight Assesment District 4,278,066 - 540,000 540,000 4,818,066 143 Berkeley Bus Ec Dev 173,187 - - - 173,187 145 BAYER - MILES LAB 49,613 - - - 49,613 146 Employee Training 958,763 - - - 958,763 147 UC Settlement 7,640,638 - 400,000 400,000 8,040,638 148 Cultural Trust 1,357,858 - - - 1,357,858 149 Private Party Sidewalks 1,265,585 - - - 1,265,585 150 Public Art Fund 193,001 - - - 193,001 152 Vital & Health Statistics Trust Fund 31,292 - - - 31,292 154 PERS Savings 0 - 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 156 Hlth State Aid Realign Trust 5,262,188 - - - 5,262,188 157 Tobacco Cont.Trust 403,092 - - - 403,092 158 Mental Health State Aid Realign 5,576,042 - - - 5,576,042
159 Citizens Option Public Safety Trust 432,188 - - - 432,188 161 Alameda Cty Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 121,250 - - - 121,250 164 Measure FF 12,375,562 - 8,283,000 8,283,000 20,658,562 165 Fair Elections 650,932 - - - 650, 932 301 Operating Grants - Federal 35,162 - 95, 024 95, 024 130, 186 302 Operating Grants - State 9,335,237 - - - 9,335,237 305 Capital Grants - Federal 4,249,827 - - - 4,249,827 306 Capital Grants - State 3,401,120 - 1,929,000 1,929,000 5,330,120 307 Capital Grants - Local 7,009,567 - 2,100,000 2,100,000 9,109,567 309 OTS DUI Enforcement Education Prg. 498,074 - - - 498, 074 310 HUD/Home 2,708,485 - 547, 139 547, 139 3, 255,624

SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND
FundERMA
Fund #
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EXHIBIT A
2nd AAO
FY 2025 Un encumbered Other Total FY 2025
Revised #1 Carryovers Adjustments Amend. Revised #2

SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND
FundERMA
Fund #
311 ESGP 518,746 - - - 518, 746 312 Health (General) 2, 843,075 - - - 2,843,075 313 Target Case Management Linkages 1,881,911 - 58,025 58,025 1,939,936 315 Mental Health Service Act 14,751,144 - - - 14,751,144 316 Health (Short/Doyle) 7,697,144 - - - 7,697,144 317 EPSDT Expansion Proposal 493,511 - - - 493,511 318 Alcoholic Bev Ctr OTS/UC 58,644 - - - 58, 644 319 Youth Lunch 211,886 - - - 211,886 320 Sr. Nutrition Title III 234,708 - - - 234,708 321 CFP Title X 204,356 - - - 204,356 324 BUSD Grant 216,521 - - - 216,521 325 Vector Control 382,632 - - - 382,632 326 Alameda County Grants 910,977 - - - 910,977 327 Senior Supportive Social Services 181,206 - - - 181,206 328 Family Care Support Program 162,163 - - - 162,163 329 CA Integrated Waste Management 27,306 - - - 27,306 331 Housing Mitigation 1,315,388 - - - 1,315,388 333 CALHOME 200,000 - - - 200,000 334 Community Action 290,416 - 36,883 36,883 327,299 336 One-Time Grant: No Cap Exp 25,110,749 - 218, 750 218, 750 25, 329,499 339 MTC 1,000,912 - 151,951 151,951 1,152,863 340 FEMA 3,992,193 - 129,000 129,000 4,121,193 341 Alameda Cty Waste Mgt. 345,000 - - - 345,000 343 State Dept Conserv/Recylg 63,213 31,270 - 31,270 94,483 344 Caltrans Grant 18,301 - - - 18,301 347 Shelter+Care HUD 6,645,956 - - - 6, 645,956 348 Shelter+Care County 924,119 - - - 924, 119 349 JAG Grant 108,989 - - - 108,989 350 Bioterrorism Grant 560,124 - - - 560, 124 354 ARPA - Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 4,108,550 - 126, 575 126, 575 4, 235,125 501 Capital Improvement Fund 43,943,299 1,526,575 - 1,526,575 45,469,874 502 Phone System Replacement 857,357 - - - 857,357 503 FUND$ Replacement 3,709,309 - - - 3,709,309 504 PEG-Public, Education & Government 367,210 - - - 367,210 506 Measure M - St and Watershed Improvement 794,035 - - - 794,035 511 Measure T1 - Infra & Facil. 37,370,137 6,050,857 413,822 6,464,679 43,834,816 512 Measure O 11,695,948 - 24,500,000 24,500,000 36,195,948 514 Fire Admin Training Fund 0 - 7,500,000 7,500,000 7,500,000 552 09 Measure FF Debt Service 1,337,638 - - - 1,337,638 553 2015 GORBS 2,047,259 - - - 2,047,259 554 2012 Lease Revenue Bonds BJPFA 499,820 - - - 499,820 555 2015 GORBS - 2002 G.O. Refunding Bonds 378,696 - - - 378, 696 556 2015 GORBS (2007, Series A) 142,540 - - - 142, 540 557 2015 GORBS (2008 Measure I) 480,184 - - - 480, 184 558 2010 COP (Animal Shelter) 140,085 - - - 140, 085 559 Measure M GO Street & Water Imps 1,630,863 - 2, 175 2, 175 1, 633,038 560 Infrastucture & Facilities Measure T1 4,699,006 - - - 4, 699,006 561 Measure O - Housing Bonds 2,007,265 - 2,597,895 2,597,895 4,605,160 601 Zero Waste 69,114,258 - - - 69,114,258 606 Marina - Coastal Conservancy 14,964,715 - 385,000 385,000 15,349,715 607 Marina - Dept of Boating & Waterway 78,416 - 50,000 50,000 128,416 608 Marina Operation 10,029,893 - 271,800 271,800 10,301,693 611 Sewer 59,465,540 - - - 59,465,540 612 Private Sewer Lateral FD 82,732 - - - 82,732 616 Clean Storm Water 12,297,088 - - - 12,297,088 621 Permit Service Center 29,142,113 - - - 29,142,113 622 Unified Program (CUPA) 1,041,021 - - - 1,041,021 627 Off Street Parking 9,256,957 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 10,256,957 631 Parking Meter 10,371,318 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 11,371,318 636 Building Purchases and Management 4,121,476 - - - 4,121,476 671 Equipment Replacement 23,304,599 - 711,624 711,624 24,016,223 672 Equipment Maintenance 11,859,231 - 2,060,000 2,060,000 13,919,231 673 Building Maintenance Fund 6,893,540 - 270, 000 270, 000 7, 163,540 25AAO#2 Working Docs - Final.xlsx 5/19/2025 10:54 PM

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EXHIBIT A
2nd AAO
FY 2025 Un encumbered Other Total FY 2025
Revised #1 Carryovers Adjustments Amend. Revised #2

SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND
FundERMA
Fund #
674 Central Services 414,530 - - - 414, 530 676 Workers Compensation 6, 905,936 - - - 6,905,936 678 Public Liability 4,366,401 - 1,792,557 1,792,557 6,158,958 679 Catastrophic Loss 7,720,055 - - - 7,720,055 680 IT Cost Allocation 23,225,091 - - - 23,225,091 706 Police Medical Trust Fund 48,281 - - - 48,281 721 Retiree Medical Trust Fund - BHA 2,970 - - - 2,970 722 Retiree Medical Trust Fund - IBEW 5,338 - - - 5,338 723 Retiree Medical Trust Fund - Local 1 29,694 - - - 29,694 724 Retiree Medical Trust Fund - Z1 Mgmt. 4,626 - - - 4,626 725 Retiree Medical Trust Fund - Z2 To Z6 15,815 - - - 15,815 726 Retiree Medical Trust Fund - Local 535 44,423 - - - 44,423 727 Retiree Medical Trust Fund - Local 790 47,433 - - - 47,433 731 Police EE Retiree Health Ast Plan 9,753 - - - 9,753 736 Fire Medical Trust Fund 49,283 - - - 49,283 762 Successor Agency - Savo DSF 57,120 - - - 57,120 776 Thousand Oaks Underground 98,448 - - - 98, 448 777 Measure H - School Tax 500,002 - - - 500,002 778 Measure Q - CFD#1 Dis. Fire Protect Bond 521,976 - - - 521,976 779 Spl Tax Bds. CFD#1 ML-ROOS 776,665 - - - 776, 665 780 Sick Leave Entitlement 322,955 - - - 322, 955 781 Berkeley Tourism BID 830,484 - - - 830, 484 782 Elmwood Business Improvement District 76,105 - - - 76, 105 783 Solano Ave BID 45,136 - - - 45,136 784 Telegraph Avenue Bus. Imp. District 774,495 - - - 774,495 785 North Shattuck BID 228,135 - - - 228,135 786 Downtown Berkeley Prop & Improv. District 1,684,416 - - - 1,684,416 801 Rent Board 10,085,784 - - - 10,085,784 GROSS EXPENDITURE: 1,090,710,765 8,193,861 77,526,274 85,720,135 1,176,430,900

Dual Appropriations (54,075,441) - (22,606,308) (22,606,308) (76,681,749) Revolving & Internal Service Funds (77,928,090) - (4,834,181) (4,834,181) (82,762,271)

NET EXPENDITURE: 958,707,235 8,193,861 50,085,785 58,279,646 1,016,986,881 25AAO#2 Working Docs - Final.xlsx 5/19/2025 10:54 PM

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/Manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Subject: Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board (PAB) nominated by Councilmember Kesarwani.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
All PAB commissioners are eligible to receive a stipend of up to $600 per month.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
There are currently three vacant seats on the PAB, including one alternate position.

Councilmember Kesarwani has nominated Joshua Buswell-Charkow to serve on the Police Accountability Board. Joshua Buswell-Charkow meets the eligibility criteria as verified by city staff in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and may be appointed by a majority vote of the Council.

Commissioner Nominated By
vacant Mayor Ishii
Vacant Councilmember Kesarwani
David Williams Councilmember Taplin
Macharia Edmonds Councilmember Bartlett
Kitty Calavita Councilmember Tregub
Leah Wilson Councilmember O’Keefe
Juliet Leftwich Councilmember Blackaby
Joshua Cayetano Councilmember Lunaparra
Randy Wells Councilmember Humbert
vacant Alternate
Article XVIII, Section 125, Part 6 of the City Charter states, “The Mayor and each City Councilmember shall nominate one candidate from an applicant pool at a meeting of the City Council and that each individual nominee must be approved by a majority vote of the City Council.”

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Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members CONSENT CALENDAR June 3, 2025

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Members of the Police Accountability Board must:
 Be a resident of the City
 Be at least 18 years of age
 Not be an employee, officer, or contractor with the City, a current sworn police officer from any agency, or a current employee, official, or representative of an employee association representing sworn police officers
 Be fair minded and objective with a demonstrated commitment to community service The City Charter indicates that desirable qualities of a Board member are familiarity with human resources, law, police procedures, police oversight, or involvement in civil rights or community organizations and that the City Council shall endeavor to establish a Board that is broadly inclusive and reflective of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, neighborhoods, and various communities of interest in the City.

BACKGROUND
Measure II was adopted on November 3, 2020, by the voters of Berkeley to establish an Office of the Director of Police Accountability and create a new Police Accountability Board (hereafter “Board”), both of which are independent of the City Manager. The members of the Board are approved by vote of the full Council.

In June of 2021 the Mayor and Members of the City Council nominated and appointed the initial nine members of the PAB and also appointed one alternate commissioner.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects, climate impacts, or sustainability opportunities associated with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The appointment is provided for by the City Charter and pursuant to the nomination submitted by Councilmember Kesarwani.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. -N.S.

APPOINTMENT OF RANDY WELLS TO THE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD WHEREAS, Measure II was adopted on November 3, 2020 by the voters of Berkeley to create a new Police Accountability Board; and
WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 125, Part 6 provides for the Council’s appointment of board members; and
WHEREAS, the Councilmember Kesarwani submitted a nominee for appointment by the full council; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the following applicant is hereby appointed to the Police Accountability Board:

Nominee Nominated By
Joshua Buswell-Charkow Councilmember Kesarwani

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development Manager Subject: Grant Application: California Arts Council Grant ($30,000), for the Civic Arts Grant Program General Operating Support Category

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to submit a grant application to the California Arts Council (CAC) to receive up to $30,000 for the Civic Arts grants program (“General Operating Support” category), to accept the grant if awarded; and to execute any resulting grant agreements. If received, the funds would be regranted to Berkeley-based nonprofit and fiscally sponsored arts organizations for general operational support starting in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
If awarded the grant for FY27, the CAC requires a one-to-one match of City funds. No additional allocation of funding from the City’s General Fund would be required to receive this state grant funding. The local match would be met with funds already allocated for Civic Arts Grants in FY27 which supports two grant categories: General Operating Support and Individual Artist Project Grants.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Since Fiscal Year 2018, the City of Berkeley has allocated $500,000 to the Civic Arts grants program annually from the General Fund to distribute arts grants to Berkeley- based artists and cultural organizations. This allocation of funds has been divided into two grant programs: Individual Artist Projects (for artists) and General Operating Support (for arts organizations). With an increased need for funding for Berkeley’s arts and cultural sector, staff has looked to outside sources for additional funding to re-grant.

If awarded, the state CAC grant funds (of up to $30,000) would be utilized to augment the General Operating Support Civic Arts grant category, bringing the total amount of funding to be granted in that category from $450,000 to (up to) $480,000. This would not impact the portion of the Civic Arts Grant allocation that supports the Individual Artist Project Grants category ($50,000). A decision on the grant application for $30,000 by the CAC is anticipated by September of 2025.

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Grant Application: California Arts Council General Operating Support Grant CONSENT CALENDAR June 3, 2025

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BACKGROUND
The Civic Arts Grants have an annual budget of approximately $700,000 from the City's General Fund (011). Annually, the Civic Arts Grants Program awards funding in three distinct categories, the General Fund amount allocated to each program is indicated in parenthesis: 1) Individual Artist Projects ($50,000); 2) Community Festivals (ranges between a baseline budget of $158,317 to $200,000 per year), and 3) General Operating Support ($450,000). Each year Civic Arts awards a greater number of General Operating Support grants utilizing the same budget allocation amount of $450,000, which results in a decreasing size of individual grant award amounts for Berkeley’s arts organizations. Additional funding from the CAC will help offset this trend.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no environmental sustainability or climate impacts associated with this recommendation.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Accepting state funding from the California Arts Council would help the City accomplish one of the five goals articulated in the City of Berkeley’s Arts and Culture Plan (2018- 2027) to “Increase Investment in a Vibrant Arts Community, Strengthen and support Berkeley’s inclusive and culturally rich arts sector by expanding funding and marketing opportunities for a broader array of arts organizations.” If awarded, the state grant funds would enable the City of Berkeley to leverage already dedicated local funds to provide increased support for arts organizations within the City of Berkeley.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Hilary Amnah, Office of Economic Development, 510-981-7539 Attachment:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

GRANT APPLICATION: REQUESTING $30,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL (CAC) TO SUPPORT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS’ GENERAL OPERATING

SUPPORT IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY BY INCREASING THE CIVIC ARTS GRANTS

PROGRAM FUNDING CATEGORY KNOWN AS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS.

WHEREAS, the Arts and Culture Plan for the City of Berkeley (2017-18) includes the goal of increasing investment in a vibrant arts community by expanding funding and marketing opportunities for a broader array of arts organizations; and WHEREAS, the existing General Operating Support Civic Arts grant category supports the City’s ability to sustain access to arts and cultural programming taking place in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, state funding from the California Arts Council is available to government arts agencies for sub-granting purposes; and
WHEREAS, no additional allocation of funding from the City’s General Fund would be required to receive this state grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the City will use the existing allocation of Civic Arts grants to meet the required 1:1 match of $30,000; and
WHEREAS, if received, the CAC grant funds (of up to $30,000) will be utilized to augment the General Operating Support Civic Arts grant category, bringing the total amount in that category from $450,000 to (up to) $480,000.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or their designee is authorized to submit a grant application to the California Arts Council to receive up to $30,000 for the above purpose; accept the grant if awarded; and execute any resultant agreements and amendments.

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance
Subject: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 3, 2025

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.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Total estimated cost of items included in this report is $222,400.00 PROJECT Fund Source Amount
Alameda County Coordinator 336 One-time Grant; No Cap Exp $155,000.00 80-84 Bolivar Drive Fence and Gate
Replacement 138 Parks Tax $67,400.00
Total: $222,400.00

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
On May, 6, 2008, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,035-N.S. effective June 6, 2008, which increased the City Manager’s purchasing authority for services to $50,000.  As a result, this required report submitted by the City Manager to Council is now for those purchases in excess of $100,000 for goods; and $200,000 for playgrounds and construction; and $50,000 for services.  If Council does not object to these items being sent out for bid or proposal within one week of them appearing on the agenda, and upon final notice to proceed from the requesting department, the IFB (Invitation for Bid) or RFP (Request for Proposal) may be released to the public and notices sent to the potential bidder/respondent list.

BACKGROUND
On May 6, 2008, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,035-N.S., amending the City Manager’s purchasing authority for services

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
The Finance Department reviews all formal bid and proposal solicitations to ensure that they include provisions for compliance with the City’s environmental policies.  For each contract that is subject to City Council authorization, staff will address environmental sustainability considerations in the associated staff report to City Council.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Need for the goods and/or services.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Roopreet Walia-Soorma, Senior Buyer, Finance, 510-981-7311 Attachments:
1: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 3, 2025
a. Selecting contractor to serve as an Alameda County Coordinator – funded by a grant from California Fire Safe Council
b. Replace existing fence and vehicle gate with higher security fence gate, add additional panels for security. Construct new pedestrian exit gate for additional emergency exit
Note: Original of this attachment with live signature of authorizing personnel is on file in General Services.

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Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals
Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council
Approval on June 3, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS

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NEXT 30 DAYS
DATE SUBMITTED: April 29, 2025
Attachment 1

SPECIFICATION
NO.

DESCRIPTION OF

GOODS /

SERVICES BEING

PURCHASED
APPROX. RELEASE
DATE
APPROX. BID

OPENING DATE

INTENDED USE ESTIMATED COST BUDGET CODE TO BE

CHARGED
DEPT. / DIVISION CONTACT NAME &
PHONE
25-11738-C Alameda County Coordinator 6/4/25 7/8/2025 Selecting contractor to serve as an Alameda
County Coordinator –
funded by a grant from California
Fire Safe Council.
$155,000 336-72-741-831-0000-000-
422-612990-
Project Code:FDCCG26
Fire Dept SPP Division Shanalee Gallagher 415-850-
2122
Dept Total $155,000
25-11739 80-84 Bolivar Drive
Fence and Gate
Replacement
6/4/25 7/8/2025 Replace existing fence and
vehicle gate with higher security
fence gate, add additional panels
for security. Construct new
pedestrian exit gate for
additional emergency exit
$67,400.00 Park Tax Fund 138-
52-545-000-0000-000-461-
624110-
PRWPK23001
PRW/Capital Robert Chan 981-6392
Dept Total $67,400
TOTAL $222,400
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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department Subject: Notice of Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution providing notice that: 1) Council will adopt an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026 at its meeting of June 24, 2025; and 2) the amount of the limit and the background material used in its calculation will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 9, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
On June 24, 2025, the Council will set the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations limit. The amount of appropriations subject to the limit is the budgeted proceeds of taxes (e.g., all taxes levied; transfers from an enterprise fund to the extent those transfers exceed the cost of providing the services; discretionary state subventions; interest earned from the investment of proceeds of taxes, etc.), and the total of these budgeted revenues cannot exceed the total appropriations limit. The City’s actual appropriations in each fiscal year have been significantly below the limit, as they will be for Fiscal Year 2026. Thus, there are no present fiscal implications of establishing the limit.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Senate Bill 1352 requires that 1) the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by a legislative action, establish its appropriations limit at a regularly scheduled or special meeting and that documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be made available to the public fifteen days before that meeting. Government Code Section 7910 requires that the City adopt its appropriations limit prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.

This Resolution gives public notice of Council’s intent to adopt an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026 at its meeting of June 24, 2025, and that the documents used in calculating the limit will be available for public review on or before June 9, 2025.

Proposition 4, approved by the electorate of the State of California via a special election held on November 6, 1979, added Article XIII B to the constitution of the state. It requires local governments to adopt yearly appropriation limits according to specified formulas, and allows for specified, yearly adjustments of the limit. Proposition 111, approved by the voters June 5, 1990, and changed the Proposition 4 adjustment formulas. Senate Bill 152, Government Code Sections 7900, et. seq, enacted by the Legislature of the State of

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Notice of Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR June 3, 2025
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/manager California, provided for the implementation of Article XIII B defining various terms used in this article and prescribing procedures to be used in implementing specific provisions of the Article.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or opportunities associated with the subject of this report.

BACKGROUND
The Finance Department of the City of Berkeley compiles the data and makes calculations incident to the determination of the XIII B appropriations limit. The amount of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations limit and the documentation incident to the determination thereof will be available for review by the public in the Office of the City Clerk on or before June 9, 2025, at least fifteen days prior to the Council’s scheduled adoption of the appropriation limit, as required by law.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
This is a state law.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department, 981-7326
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,### N.S.

PROVIDING NOTICE OF SCHEDULED ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, on November 6, 1979, the citizens of the State of California approved Proposition 4, which added Article XIII B to the Constitution of the State of California to place various limitations on the fiscal powers of State and local government; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1352, Government Code Section 7900, et. seq. enacted by the Legislature of the State of California, provides for the implementation of Article XIII by defining various terms in this article; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of each jurisdiction is required to establish its appropriations limit at a regularly scheduled meeting or noticed special meeting; and WHEREAS, 15 days prior to such meeting, the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be made available to the public.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Berkeley does hereby give notice that it will, at its meeting of June 24, 2025, adopt a Resolution which establishes the appropriations limit for the 2026 Fiscal Year pursuant to Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2026 shall be made available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Berkeley, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, California, on or before June 9, 2025.

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Director, Health, Housing, and Community Services Subject: Appointment of Public Health Officer – Dr. Noemi C. Doohan

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution to appoint Noemi C. Doohan, M.D., PhD, MPH, as the Public Health Officer for the City of Berkeley.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
A full-time career benefited Health Officer position is budgeted for the current and subsequent fiscal years.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
In accordance with state law, as a recognized local health jurisdiction, the City Council must appoint a local Health Officer who has a medical degree and holds a license issued by the Medical Board of California.

Dr. Doohan, a family physician, public health professional, and a Berkeley native, has degrees from Mills College, UC Santa Barbara, Stanford, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center. Since 2019, Dr. Doohan has served as the Public Health Officer for Lake and Mendocino Counties and as the Chief Medical Officer for Santa Barbara County Public Health. She is also an elected Board Member of the Executive Committee of the California Conference of Local Health Officers (CCLHO) and is Co-Chair of CCLHO’s Health Equity Committee. Dr. Doohan brings a wealth of experience to the City of Berkeley and the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department is thrilled to have her join the team.

BACKGROUND
Since September 2023, the Health Officer position has been filled as an interim appointment, while recruitment for the Permanent Health Officer was conducted. After an interim period of assessing the current needs for this position and a rigorous search with community input, Dr. Doohan was selected out of a very competitive field of candidates. She will serve in partnership with Division Managers within the Health,

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Appointment of Public Health Officer – Dr. Noemi C. Doohan CONSENT CALENDAR June 3, 2025

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Housing, and Community Services Department, as well as other City Departments, to continue to strengthen our efforts to ensure health equity within Berkeley.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or opportunities associated with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
State law requires City Council to appoint a physician Health Officer for our local health jurisdiction.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None. State law requires a physician Health Officer for our local health jurisdiction.

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Gilman, Director, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER – Dr. NOEMI C. DOOHAN WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley has performed local public health functions since 1890, and is one of three City health jurisdictions in California; and WHEREAS, local health jurisdictions must include a physician health officer; and WHEREAS, mandatory functions of a local health jurisdiction include communicable disease and tuberculosis control, public health emergency preparedness and response, and registration of births and deaths; and
WHEREAS, these functions can only be performed under the authority of a physician health officer; and
WHEREAS, Noemi C. Doohan, MD, is an experienced and exceptional public health physician who meets the qualifications for this position.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that it authorizes the appointment of Noemi C. Doohan, MD, as the Public Health Officer for the City of Berkeley.

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Director, Health, Housing, and Community Services Subject: Contract: SEP Technology Consulting, LLC for Environmental Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and any amendments or extensions with SEP Technology Consulting, LLC. for the Environmental Health Division’s database migration from Envision Connect to Accela Cloud, in an amount not to exceed $325,000 for the period June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, SEP Technology Consulting, LLC was selected to provide professional services associated with the database migration process from Envision Connect to Accela Cloud for the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department’s Environmental Health Division. The City initiated a formal RFP process and released the RFP on February 20, 2025. The RFP process yielded a single vendor proposal from SEP Technology Consulting, LLC.

The contract will have a total not to exceed amount of $325,000. Funding is available in the FY25 Revised Budget in General Fund (Fund 011) in the amount of $275,000 and Public Health Realignment (Fund 156) in the amount of $50,000.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Accela’s Envision Connect (EC) Environmental Health software is used by the Environmental Health Division (EHD) to manage its permitting, inspection and billing functions, and is scheduled for an “End of Life” (EOL) effective December 31, 2025. This software is a critical tool that supports the data collection and management of all the Division’s inspections. Without a replacement in place, the City would not be able to bill and track permitting, effectively respond to complaints and monitor high risk inspections. Due to the essential nature and to ensure a smooth transition in anticipation of the EOL date, EHD must begin the upgrade process to the Accela Civic cloud-based platform starting June of 2025 to complete before EC sunsets on December 31, 2025. The need of to upgrade the EHD database capabilities was identified in the City Auditor’s report on the status of Restaurant Inspections presented to City Council on July 10, 2024.

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Contract: SEP Technology LLC for Environmental CONSENT CALENDAR Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud June 3, 2025

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EHD’s transition to the Accela Civic Platform requires the use of a third-party vendor to facilitate the upgrade.

BACKGROUND
Envision Connect software has been the primary database software used by EHD since 2011 and was the software database used by the majority of the 58 Environmental Health jurisdictions in California. In August 2024, Accela (which is the parent company of Envision Connect) made an official announcement that it was ending its support of the Envision Connect software product and gave its EOL date of December 31, 2025.

Since then, all Environmental Health jurisdictions in California began their transition to other software database systems.

The City released an RFP under Specification No. 25-11696-C. SEP Technology Consulting LLC submitted the sole proposal.

In addition, a City-initiated audit recommended improvements to the current database functionalities to ensure better overall data accuracy to help staff meet their inspection goals and to improve public access to food inspection data. EHD’s migration to the Accela Environmental Health Civic Platform would place EHD in a position to meet these recommendations as it delivers the core functionality presently utilized by Envision Connect customers and introduces additional capabilities to optimize environmental health programs.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The Accela Civic cloud platform offers an online billing platform which reduces the need for in-person payments at the Customer Service Center. The platform also integrates with mobile phones and/or tablets and reduces the need for redundant trips to inspection sites.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
SEP Technology Consulting LLC is highly experienced in Environmental Health software implementations with the Accela platforms. The company has made numerous upgrades from Envision Connect to Accela. By upgrading to the Accela Civic Platform for Environmental Health, a relatively smooth transition is anticipated since the Accela Civic Platform is currently used by several City Departments, including the Planning Department.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
EHD initially explored the possibility of working directly with Department of Information Technology (IT) staff to conduct the transition to the Accela cloud in-house, however, the IT Department does not have the capacity or level of expertise in Environmental Health required to implement the project.

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Contract: SEP Technology LLC for Environmental CONSENT CALENDAR Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud June 3, 2025

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CONTACT PERSON
Scott Gilman, Director of Health, Housing and Community Services (510) 981-5404 Ronald Torres, Environmental Health Division Manager (510) 981-5261 Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Audit Findings, Recommendations and Status Updates

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: SEP TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING LLC

FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DATABASE MIGRATION
WHEREAS, the Environmental Health Division’s (EHD) Envision Connect software database system is set for an “end of life” date of December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City released an RFP under Specification No. 25-11696-C and received a single bid from SEP Technology Consulting LLC; and
WHEREAS, there is an existing infrastructure of experienced and knowledgeable support within our I.T. Department for the Accela Civic Platform as this software is currently being used by the City’s Planning Department; and WHEREAS, SEP Technology Consulting LLC has facilitated database migrations for several Environmental Health jurisdictions in California who have successfully transitioned to the Accela Civic Platform; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the FY 2025 Adopted Budget in the Environmental Health Division General Fund (Fund 011) in the amount of $275,000 and Public Health Realignment (Fund 156) in the amount of $50,000.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or change orders, until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications with SEP Technology Consulting LLC, in an amount not to exceed $325,000 for the period June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. A record signature copy of said agreement and any amendments to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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Audit Title: Berkeley Restaurant Inspections: Chronically Understaffed Program Did Not Meet Targets Issue Date: 07/10/2024
Finding Recommendation Department Last Period:

Status
Current status update
The Division was
significantly
behind on
inspections in
2023, increasing
health risk.

1.1 Develop a plan to improve coverage of routine
inspections throughout the City, which may require
the Division to prioritize health and safety duties
over other responsibilities. As part of this process:
(a) Evaluate inspection targets to determine if
current inspection frequencies are achievable, or
establish different temporary targets to adapt to
periods of understaffing. (b) Establish a baseline of
inspection coverage for all permitted food facilities
in the City and prioritize inspection of facilities with high risk and very high risk designations that were
not inspected in 2023.

HHCS N/A Started. Following an evaluation of current staffing and overdue inspections, the Division developed new priority inspection targets. The new baseline requirement includes inspecting all high-risk food facilities by October 31, 2024, and completing at least one inspection for all low- and medium-risk food facilities by December 31, 2024. The October deadline to complete 184 high and very high-risk facilities was adjusted by two weeks to allow staff to complete legally mandated public records and information requests that took priority over inspections. According to Division management, as of October 31, 2024 there were 16 high-risk facilities remaining to be inspected by November 15, 2024. In addition, 110 of the 234 overdue low- and medium-risk facilities have been inspected leaving 124 to be done before December 31, 2024.

The Division was
significantly
behind on
inspections in
2023, increasing
health risk.

1.2 Develop a plan to ensure timely response to
complaints involving alleged foodborne illness,
which may require the Division to prioritize health
and safety duties over other responsibilities.

HHCS N/A Started. According to Division management, the Division provided food inspectors training on complaint response times, including response to complaints involving alleged foodborne illness in May 2024. The Division provided documentation indicating that there will be a repeat training for all staff on 11/27/2024 regarding timely response to alleged foodborne illness complaints. Division management is also assessing the prioritization of staff resources to focus on acute health and safety-related complaints.

The Division did
not track spending
and left critical
positions vacant.

2.1 Work with the Budget Office to track how the food
inspection program revenues are used.

HHCS N/A Partly implemented. The Environmental Health Division has collaborated with Finance to establish revenue and expenditure account codes using the program code of 2001 for restaurant inspections. The Division has also made adjustments to personnel budget to reflect the changes and trained staff on how to correctly deposit restaurant inspection-related payments into the new code. The code in the online payment system has been updated so that food facility permits will be deposited into the new revenue account as of July 1, 2025.

The Division did
not track spending
and left critical
positions vacant.

2.2 Take the following steps to fill positions and assess program staffing: (a) Open recruitment for the
supervisor position. (b) If the recruitments for the
supervisor and food inspector positions do not yield
qualified candidates, work with the Human
Resources Department (HR) to develop targeted
recruitments for the inspector and supervisor roles.

This may include conducting an analysis of
compensation or other factors that affect
recruitment. (c) Develop a trainee program to build
a pipeline into the Division’s inspector positions. (d) Work with HR as needed to identify staffing
resources needed to meet inspection targets.

HHCS N/A Partly implemented. The Environmental Health Division filled the vacant Registered Environmental Health Specialist position in October 2024 and has interviews scheduled with qualified candidates for the supervisor position.

Additionally, the Division entered into a contract with the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators in October 2024 to use temporary Registered Environmental Health Specialists to help with food facility inspections in the short term.

The Division did
not track spending
and left critical
positions vacant.

2.3 Make the following updates to the inspection data:
(a) Add a risk designation to all food facilities in the Envision database. (b) Correct the date of last
inspection in the Envision software that inspectors
use during inspections, or develop a workaround to
HHCS N/A Partly implemented. The Environmental Health Division brought on a Project Manager to monitor inspection data accuracy and provide inspectors with lists of priority facilities for inspections.

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ensure inspectors have an accurate list of facilities
prioritized by last inspection date. (c) Develop a
process to regularly verify that the Envision
database includes all food facilities that should be
permitted and inspected.

The Division did
not track spending
and left critical
positions vacant.

2.4 Work with the Department of Information
Technology (IT) to develop list of database
functionalities and/or data points needed to help
meet the Division’s targets and produce reports. If
the current database cannot provide this
functionality, document the limitations of the
current database and include these requirements in
the future request for proposals for a new
database.

HHCS N/A Started. The Environmental Health Division is working with the IT department to identify database functionalities that will meet the needs of all its programs, especially the food safety and inspection program. The Division has a preliminary plan to utilize an existing City contract with Accela to provide an “out-of-the-box” Environmental Health module.

The Division did
not track spending
and left critical
positions vacant.

2.5 Identify performance metrics and report them to
the public at least annually.

HHCS N/A Started. Environmental Health Division staff are currently being trained in Results Based Accountability and will use this methodology to develop process improvement metrics and outcome metrics.

Public information
about food safety
was limited.

3.1 Work with Department of Information Technology
(IT) to update the online system for sharing
information on food inspections. As part of this
process: (a) Develop internal guidance informed by
state code that details what information the
Division will share with the public online and
defines responsibility for managing the data. (b)
Make inspection history available online for all
permitted food facilities in Berkeley. This could
include sharing a copy of the most recent inspection
report.

HHCS N/A Started. The Environmental Health Division assessed the current online system for sharing information on food inspections and plans to upgrade its current database to enable public access to food facility inspection results. The Division intends to ensure the system meets all state requirements for voluntary online posting of inspection results.

Public information
about food safety
was limited.

3.2 Develop a plan to implement placarding in Berkeley
once staffing levels are stable. As part of this
process: (a) Assess resources needed to implement
placarding. (b) Consider adding elements such as
community engagement for designing and
implementing evidence-based, equitable
placarding.

HHCS N/A Not started. This recommendation requires completion of other projects first, including an assessment of the Division’s current staffing needs to ensure that it is adequately staffed to provide mandated services. This recommendation will begin no sooner than July 2026 with recommendations to the City Council for consideration during the FY27-28 budget process.

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Director of Health, Housing and Community Services Subject: Revenue Grant Agreement: Funding Support from Essential Access Health to Conduct Public Health Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application to Essential Access Health, to accept the grant, execute any resultant revenue agreement and amendment, and implement the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses to conduct public health promotion, protection, and prevention services for the Essential Access Health revenue agreement in the projected amount of $120,000 for April 1, 2025, to March 30, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The City of Berkeley will receive funds in the projected amount of $120,000 for Fiscal Year FY2026 through Essential Access Health. The contract will have its contract number, and the source has a defined budget code.

The allocation will be deposited and expensed from the C.F.P Title X Fund. There are no matching funds required by the funder. Spending of the referenced grant funds is subject to Council approval of the budget and the Annual Appropriations Ordinances.

Depending on the timing of when grants are officially awarded and the amounts are determined, the grant budgets will be adjusted as part of the First Amendment to the FY2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Essential Access Health is the administrator for California’s Title X federal family planning funds to provide clinical reproductive health services and education at the High School Health Centers. Federal Title X Funds are dispersed to local health jurisdictions throughout the State through a competitive grant process. The funds are used to support clinical reproductive health services, as well as individual and community health education and outreach activities at the sites.

While this funding is currently frozen at the federal level, we are requesting council authorization to be able to utilize funding should the freeze be lifted.

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Revenue Grant Agreement: Funding Support from Essential Access Health CONSENT CALENDAR June 3, 2025

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As a local health jurisdiction, the City of Berkeley provides a broad range of public health program services to the community; with the goals of addressing health inequities, promoting healthy environments and behaviors, protecting residents from disease, and preventing illness, disability, and premature death. Grant funds will support clinical reproductive health services, as well as individual and community health education and outreach activities at the Berkeley High School Health Center and Berkeley Technology Academy Health Center (the High School Health Centers).

BACKGROUND
The City of Berkeley receives funding from many sources annually to complete work related to improving the health of the community. As a local health jurisdiction, the City is committed to exploring opportunities for funding to support key initiatives to augment base funding resources. The Public Health Division is committed to providing essential services to the community, including clinical reproductive health services and education and outreach, to prevent the spread of disease and to promote healthy environments.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or opportunities associated with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
These funds support vital services related to the City’s mandates as a public health jurisdiction and local initiatives designed to address health inequities in Berkeley and improve the health of Berkeley residents. These competitive grants support the Department’s mission and provide the City with funding to continue working to protect and improve the health of the community.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The Public Health Division assesses each funding source to ensure that it supports the City’s mission and goals. The alternative action of not seeking any of these funding sources would result in not providing these public health services to the community.

CONTACT PERSON
Janice Chin, Manager, Public Health Division, HHCS, (510) 981-5121 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

REVENUE GRANT: ESSENTIAL ACCESS HEALTH FOR CLINICAL REPRODUCTIVE

HEALTH SERVICES AND HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
WHEREAS, it is important to provide comprehensive clinical reproductive health services to individuals of reproductive age to plan their pregnancies and prevent and reduce sexually transmitted infections; and
WHEREAS, preconception/inter-conception care and education is a key part of family planning services; and
WHEREAS, adolescents require teen specific counseling and education; and WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley Department of Health, Housing and Community Services, through Title X funds, will provide reproductive health services and education at the Berkeley High School Health Center and Berkeley Technology Academy Health Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services seeks to eliminate health and educational inequities; and WHEREAS, the projected amount of the grant is $120,000; and WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley should seek outside funding wherever possible to fund vital health services.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to Essential Access Health for April 1, 2025 – March 30, 2026 to support clinical reproductive health services, as well as individual and community health education and outreach activities; to accept the grant funds; execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments in line with the grant award, which may be larger or smaller than the projected award of $120,000; and implement the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant. Funds will be deposited and expensed from the C.F.P Title X Fund. A record signature copy of said agreements and any amendments shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Kevin Fong, Director, Department of Information Technology Subject: AHEAD, Inc (“AHEAD”): Using the California Department of General Services Software Licensing Program (“CDGS SLP”) for Software License Purchases

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase spending authority with AHEAD, a qualified reseller for the purchase of Varonis subscription software licenses, utilizing pricing and contracts, amendments, and extensions from the CDGS SLP, increasing the amount by $971,784.00 for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,945,589.00 during the period beginning January 31, 2023 through June 30, 2028.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding for the Varonis subscription software licenses in the amount of $971,784.00 is available in the Department of Information Technology’s (“IT”) Cost Allocation Fund as outlined below:

Description Funding Source
$323,928.00 FY 2026 Subscription Varonis Licenses IT Cost Allocation (Fund 680) $323,928.00 FY 2027 Subscription Varonis Licenses IT Cost Allocation (Fund 680) $323,928.00 FY 2028 Subscription Varonis Licenses IT Cost Allocation (Fund 680) $973,805.00 Previously approved Varonis Subscription
$1,945,589.00 NTE TOTAL

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City’s Data Safety Program is designed to support the City’s strategic plan goal of providing state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities. As the City transitions to Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for online document management and collaboration, it intends to purchase the Varonis SaaS (Software as a Service) solution, which offers advanced capabilities for data classification, access visibility, and threat detection within Microsoft 365 services which includes Sharepoint and Teams. Varonis SaaS provides automated insights into data access and usage patterns, helping the City meet legal, regulatory, and data protection obligations while reducing the risk of data breaches and insider threats.

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BACKGROUND
The City initially implemented Varonis in 2021 to gain visibility into on-premise data access and protection. With the ongoing shift to cloud-based platforms such as SharePoint and Teams, the City requires a solution that can deliver the same level of oversight and control in the cloud as it did on-premise.

The City will purchase the Varonis SaaS solution through the CDGS SLP contract number SLP-19-70-0151s. AHEAD, a qualified reseller under this contract, will provide the necessary licenses, support, and implementation services for this transition.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The transition to cloud-based storage and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams reduces the City’s reliance on paper and physical infrastructure. Varonis SaaS further supports this initiative by enabling secure and efficient electronic file management, contributing to the City’s sustainability goals.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
As more City data and services move into Microsoft 365 cloud services, it becomes essential to ensure that sensitive and regulated information is properly governed. Varonis SaaS enables the City to continuously monitor who is accessing data, identify unusual activity, and automate response to potential threats. Without this solution, the City would need to significantly increase IT staff and manual processes to achieve comparable security and compliance standards.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The alternative to Varonis SaaS would be to manually manage permissions, data classification, and access auditing within Microsoft 365. This approach would require extensive staffing and pose significant risks due to potential human error and lack of real- time monitoring capabilities.

CONTACT PERSON
Kevin Fong, Director, Department of Information Technology, 510-981-6541 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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AHEAD: Using the California Department of General Services’ SLP Contract CONSENT CALENDAR June 3, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AHEAD Inc. (“AHEAD”): USING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSING PROGRAM (“CDGS SLP”) FOR SOFTWARE

LICENSE PURCHASES
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley (“City”) Data Safety Program is designed to support the City’s strategic plan goal of providing state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City is transitioning to Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for online document management and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to purchase the Varonis SaaS (Software as a Service) solution, which offers advanced capabilities for data classification, access visibility, and threat detection within Microsoft 365 services which includes Sharepoint and Teams; and WHEREAS, Varonis SaaS provides automated insights into data access and usage patterns, helping the City meet legal, regulatory, and data protection obligations while reducing the risk of data breaches and insider threats; and WHEREAS, the City participates in a cooperative purchasing agreement established by the California Department of General Services (“CDGS”) called the Software License Program (“SLP”) that competitively negotiates software discounts that are passed down to local agencies through a cooperative contract and software reseller; and WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley has engaged AHEAD as a reseller for Varonis SaaS under SLP contract number SLP-19-70-0151s; and
WHEREAS, funding for purchases with AHEAD are funded by the IT Cost Allocation Fund (Fund 680), and city-wide purchases will be made as needed by other available funding.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to increase spending authority with AHEAD for the purchase of professional services and software, and other goods related to the City's Data Safety Program, utilizing pricing and contracts, amendments, and extensions from the CDGS SLP increasing the amount by $971,784.00 for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,945,589.00, during the period beginning January 31, 2023 through June 30, 2028.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Kevin Fong, Director, Information Technology Subject: Contract No. 112798-1 Amendment: Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System Professional Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 112798-1 with Geographic Technologies Group (“GTG”) for Geographic Information System (“GIS”) professional services, increasing the amount by $600,000 for a total contract value of $1,149,411 from September 14, 2016 to June 30, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
One-time funding for this project in the amount of $600,000 is available in the Department of Information Technology (“IT”) FY2026 and FY2027 IT Cost Allocation Plan Fund. $300,000 FY 2026: 680-35-377-6002-000-472-612990
(IT Cost Allocation, GIS, IT Professional Services)
FY 2027: 680-35-377-6002-000-472-612990$300,000 (IT Cost Allocation, GIS, IT Professional Services) $600,000 Total FY26 and FY27 Professional Services

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
GIS is a mission-critical component of the City of Berkeley’s (“City”) technology infrastructure. This software is essential to the City’s ability to operate efficiently, make informed decisions, and deliver high-quality services to the community. GIS enables staff to visualize, analyze, and interpret data in a map-based format, providing actionable insights that support both day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

GIS is used extensively across nearly all departments—including Public Safety (Fire and Police), Public Works, and Planning—where timely and accurate location-based data is crucial. Whether it's optimizing emergency response routes, managing infrastructure assets, or evaluating development patterns, GIS plays a direct role in the City’s ability to meet service demands and support community well-being.

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To ensure the continued effectiveness and advancement of GIS, the City partners with GTG, a firm that provides expert-level GIS support. GTG brings the specialized knowledge and technical expertise needed to maintain system performance, support strategic projects, and extend the capabilities of City staff.

The City is seeking spending authority to continue this essential partnership with GTG over the next two fiscal years. This investment aligns directly with the City’s strategic priority to be a customer-focused organization that provides excellent, timely, easily- accessible service and information to the community.

BACKGROUND
In May 2016, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a GIS Master Plan under Specification No.16-11041-C. Of the nine responses, GTG best met the City’s operational, technology, and fiscal requirements.

The GIS Master Plan development and planning process was a city-wide effort involving key staff representing many departments. GTG conducted surveys, interviews and onsite workshops with city staff to do an assessment and analysis of the City’s current enterprise GIS. GTG evaluated the readiness of existing system infrastructure (hardware, software, and network) to support enterprise GIS and maintain service during disasters, assessed parcels and address data sets to meet GIS business needs and enterprise authoritative source requirements, and developed a governance plan that outlines the administration, maintenance, and support for the enterprise GIS. This effort resulted in the 2017 GIS Master plan.

Since this time, the City has contracted with GTG to complete multiple projects for the City including developing a GIS Community portal, digitizing city parks and land use boundaries, creating web and dashboard applications for Green City GIS software, and completed an ArcGIS Hub, and Crime Mapping solution.

GTG has completed these projects with quality and in a timely manner.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
GIS information optimizes efficiency, reduces operational costs and promotes reduction in fossil fuel consumption. For example, Public Works uses GIS to optimize waste collection throughout the City. These technologies align with the City's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to 80% below 2000 levels per Climate Action Plan goals.

In addition, GTG will conduct all of their work remotely, saving both travel costs and greenhouse gas emissions related to travel.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
GTG is well versed in the requirements for public sector GIS and has specific expertise required by the City. GTG has a proven track record of delivering quality services in a

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timely fashion. City staff do not have the expertise or bandwidth required to complete all the projects required by City departments.

GIS technologies are powerful tools for improving the quality, accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness of government services provided by the City. An enterprise GIS guides a city-wide approach to GIS, focused on:
 Using mutually accepted standards, policies, and business practices;  Encouraging collaborative GIS efforts among city, government, and related organizations;
 Integrating GIS technologies into city business operations;  Supporting emergency and disaster planning, response, and recovery; and  Maximizing the cost-effectiveness of GIS investments.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Staff considered performing projects with internal resources; however, this would significantly delay project timelines. Additionally, staff believe it would be beneficial to get an outside perspective and expertise that could bring with them industry best practices and experience working with other local municipalities to help build upon the framework that the City can use for the next two years and beyond.

CONTACT PERSON
Kevin Fong, Director, Information Technology, 510-981-6541 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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Contract No. 112798-1 Amendment: GTG for Professional Services CONSENT CALENDAR June 3, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT NO. 112798-2 AMENDMENT:

GEOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (“GTG”) FOR GEOGRAPHICAL
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“GIS”) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a GIS Master Plan (Specification No.16-11041-C) and received nine qualifying vendor responses; and
WHEREAS, the RFP review committee evaluated each proposal and determined that the GTG proposal best met the City’s operational, technological, and fiscal requirements; and WHEREAS, on November 02, 2016, the original contract was signed to develop a GIS Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on September 08, 2017, the original contract was amended to include additional tasks to conduct a comprehensive GIS data assessment, deploy a web-based public facing GIS portal, develop GIS policies and standard operating procedures for the City, and establish a one-year GIS work plan; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2019 the contract was amended to add two additional projects to enhance the functionality of the recently deployed GIS Community portal, and a comprehensive inventory of the City of Berkeley’s parks system to prepare for an upcoming work order; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2020, the contract was amended to add two additional projects to digitize park boundaries and land use and to set up a web and dashboard applications for City GreenCity GIS software; and
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the contract was amended to add three additional projects to implement the Berkeley Parcel Condition Widget, ArcGIS Hub, and Crime Mapping solution; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $600,000 is available in the Department of Information Technology’s Fiscal Year FY2026 and FY2027 Cost Allocation Plan fund.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract amendment with GTG for GIS professional services, increasing the amount by $600,000 for a total contract value of $1,149,411 from September 14, 2016 to June 30, 2027.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Kevin Fong, Director, Information Technology Subject: Contract No. 32000281 Amendment: ConvergeOne for Avaya Administration, Maintenance and Support

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32000281 to increase the spending authority with ConvergeOne (previously named Integration Partners) for Avaya telephone system administration, maintenance and support services increasing the amount by $920,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,638,633 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding for maintenance and support services in the amount of $920,000 is allocated for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 in the Department of Information Technology’s (“IT”) FY 2026 VoIP Replacement and IT Cost Allocation funds as outlined below. Spending for this amendment in future fiscal years is subject to Council approval of the proposed citywide budget and annual appropriation ordinances.

FY26: Fund 502 - VoIP Replacement, Information Technology Department
$470,000
FY27: Fund 502 - VoIP Replacement, Information Technology Department
$450,000
Total FY 2025-2027 $920,000

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City is currently contracted with ConvergeOne for administration, maintenance and support of its Avaya telephone system and seeks additional spending authority through FY2027. The City's current Voice Over IP (“VoIP”) telephone system is operating on an outdated release and needs to be upgraded in order to be eligible for continued Avaya support. To accomplish this, the City requires a specialized, Avaya trained VoIP/telephony technician through ConvergeOne.
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/Manager

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This contract amendment will extend administration, maintenance and support spending authority through June 2027 and will ensure the City’s telephones and backend voice communications systems are administered and maintained consistent with their criticality to daily City operations and delivery of services to the Berkeley community.

The ConvergeOne contract amendment aligns with the City’s strategic goal to provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

BACKGROUND
In December 2019, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 20-11377-C) for Avaya system upgrades, support, and maintenance, receiving five qualified responses.

Integration Partners (IPC) was selected based on its competitive pricing, responsiveness, and strong references.

In September 2022, ConvergeOne acquired Integration Partners and fully integrated IPC’s operations into its own. The City’s original contract with IPC, now ConvergeOne, extends through the end of fiscal year 2025 (FY25).

Between 2020 and 2021, the City completed significant upgrades to its Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony system. Since then, the Avaya software has undergone two major version updates. In December 2022, the contract was amended—via Council Resolution No. 70-583 N.S.—to include on-site staff augmentation by a dedicated telephony engineer/administrator.

Looking ahead to FY26–27, the City plans to continue utilizing the telephony engineer to support the integration of the current Avaya VoIP system with Microsoft Teams calling features, marking a strategic step toward a cloud-based VoIP infrastructure. In addition to this initiative, the telephony engineer continues to manage day-to-day VoIP operations, significantly alleviating the workload on internal IT staff and allowing them to focus on broader operational priorities.

The City has maintained a productive partnership with ConvergeOne for Avaya administration, maintenance, and support and now seeks to extend this contract to continue advancing its telephony services.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The Avaya solution was selected in part because of the energy-efficient handsets which consume fewer than four watts of energy for each handset. The staff augment technician is local and available to complete field work at all City sites. This resolution continues to support the goals of environmental sustainability.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City intends to stay on the Avaya platform for citywide phones through the end of FY 2027. As such, it is critical that we keep the Avaya platform up to date, and sufficiently administered and maintained as we do not want to risk having a gap in our maintenance and support in the event of a major outage of our enterprise phone system. Such an incident would result in significant disruption of services including the Berkeley community not being able to reach City offices via phone call, staff not being able to call each other,

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and our community and staff not being able to leave voice messages.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Staff considered a number of options including not upgrading the Avaya software or renewing our contract for staff augmentation. However, given the criticality of the platform, we recommend proceeding with this recommendation to ensure continuity of critical City systems.

CONTACT PERSON
Kevin Fong, Director, Department of Information Technology, 981-6541 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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CONTRACT No. 32000281 AMENDMENT: CONVERGEONE FOR AVAYA UPDATE,

SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE
WHEREAS in December 2019, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Avaya upgrade, support, and maintenance (Specification No. 20-11377-C) and received 5 qualifying bids; and
WHEREAS Integration Partners (IPC) provided the best combination of cost, responsiveness, and references to complete the necessary upgrades and provide ongoing support moving forward; and
WHEREAS in January 2022, ConvergeOne purchased Integration Partners and, effective September 12, 2022, IPC’s operations were fully integrated into ConvergeOne; and WHEREAS funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 for software maintenance and miscellaneous professional services in the amount of $470,000, is allocated in the Department of Information Technology’s FY 2026 IT VoIP Replacement funds; and WHEREAS funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 for software maintenance and miscellaneous professional services in the amount of $450,000, is allocated in the Department of Information Technology’s FY 2027 IT VoIP Replacement funds; and WHEREAS the City intends to maintain this critical Information Technology function – Voice Over IP (VoIP) telephone infrastructure and system.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to amend Contract No. 32000281 with ConvergeOne for Avaya update, administration, support and maintenance, increasing the amount by $920,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,638,633, from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2027.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.Berkeleyca.gov/Manager Office of the City Manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Kevin Fong, Director, Information Technology Subject:

Contract No. 32400095 Amendment: Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to contract No. 32400095 with Superion, LLC (“Superion”) for software maintenance and support of the City of Berkeley (“City”) Public Sector System (“FUND$”) hosted on an AS400 platform, increasing the amount by $309,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount $592,500.00 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funds for additional software maintenance and support will be available in the Department of Information Technology (“IT”) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and 2027 IT Cost Allocation fund as itemized below, and is subject to Council approval of the proposed city-wide budget and annual appropriation ordinances.

FY26: Fund 680 IT Cost Allocation $147,000.00
FY27: Fund 680 IT Cost Allocation $162,000.00
Total FY 2026-2027 $309,000.00

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Currently, the City uses FUND$ for critical modules (application specific purposes) such as Land Management Property Tax Assessment, and Accounts Receivable General Billing. Additionally, modules in transition and modules not yet fully deprecated remain in FUND$. Software licensing and maintenance is required for all FUND$ modules still in use and includes 24x7 support , documentation, and periodic patches to incorporate enhancements and repairs.

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As incremental replacement of the FUND$ system continues with the implementation of Tyler-Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERMA”) and other enterprise applications, the City's maintenance contract with Superion will continue to decrease as support will be required for fewer modules each year until all remaining FUND$ modules are replaced and retired. However, until all the modules are completely off the FUND$ system, the City must rely on Superion support for many of the key modules and for reporting and auditing purposes.

This contract aligns with the City’s strategic goals to provide, “Well maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities”.

BACKGROUND
FUND$ has supported City operations in all departments for over two decades. Its initial implementation in 1989 focused on automating core financial functions including the Payroll, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing modules.

After the initial implementation, the City implemented extensive customizations of the FUND$ software to expand its use throughout all departments. On June 1, 2010, Council received a FUND$ Status Report outlining usability challenges, an incremental replacement plan, and estimated costs and replacement timelines:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2010-06- 01_Item_54_FUND__Status_Report.pdf
On March 25, 2014 , Council received an updated FUND$ Status Report , which discussed FUND$ replacement successes and challenges, as well as a strategy for replacement:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2014-03- 25%20Item%2034%20FUNDS%20Status%20Report.pdf
On January 26 , 2016, Council authorized staff to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals to replace FUND$. Through RFP No. 2016-11012-C, staff identified a qualified company to provide a comprehensive public sector Enterprise Resource Planning system (“ERP”) that met the City's functional scope. On March 28, 2017, Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Tyler Technologies for the purchase of Tyler-Munis ' ERP software and implementation services.

Subsequent to the implementation of the Tyler Technologies solution, modules of FUND$ have been incrementally deprecated, however, there remain several modules that are slated for deprecation over the next few years. Until completed, Superion will be required to continue software maintenance and support of the City's remaining FUND$ modules.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The incremental replacement of FUND$ modules with more modern, best-of-breed software includes opportunities for providing online services. For example, it will be possible to apply and pay online for an array of licensing, permitting, and zoning certifications, eliminating the need for the public to visit City offices for routing applications. This helps with the City Digital Strategic Plan goals of providing more online services. In addition, this helps reduce vehicle emissions, in keeping with the City's Climate Action Plan.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Superion retains exclusive rights to provide maintenance for its software; no other vendor provides authorized maintenance. Staff considered terminating this agreement and providing maintenance without vendor assistance , but given the critical operations supported by FUND$, the risk of limited support would be inappropriate, especially since staff resources are focused on configuring , testing, and implementing FUND$ module replacements , rather than supporting the aged FUND$ system.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Staff considered terminating this agreement and providing maintenance without vendor assistance , but given the critical operations supported by FUND$ , the associated costs for staffing and training would be more than the maintenance agreement.

CONTACT PERSON
Kevin Fong, Director, Information Technology, 510-981-6525 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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CONTRACT NO. 32400095 AMENDMENT: SUPERION, LLC FOR AS400

SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
WHEREAS, Superion LLC's (“Superion”) Public Sector System (“FUND$”) hosted on an AS400 platform, has supported the City of Berkeley's critical business operations in all departments for over two decades, including the Payroll , General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing modules; and
WHEREAS, Superion is the only vendor authorized to provide software licenses and support for FUND$; and
WHEREAS, in January 2016, Council authorized staff to release a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to solicit proposals to replace FUND$ (RFP No. 2016-11012-C) and staff identified a qualified company to provide a comprehensive public sector Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system that met the City's functional scope; and
WHEREAS, incremental replacements of the FUND$ system continues with the implementation of the Tyler-Munis ERP system (“ERMA”) along with other enterprise applications; and
WHEREAS, the City's maintenance contract with Superion will continue to decrease in scope since support will be required for fewer modules each year until all remaining FUND$ modules are replaced and retired; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized Contract No. 32400095 with Superion on December 12, 2023 (71,133-N.S) for software maintenance and support of FUND$; and
WHEREAS, funding for additional software maintenance and support will be available in the Department of Information Technology 's Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 IT Cost Allocation fund, and is subject to Council approval of the proposed city-wide budget and annual appropriation ordinances.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to execute an amendment to contract No. 32400095 with Superion for the software maintenance and support of FUND$, increasing the amount by $309,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount $592,500.00 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Kevin Fong, Director, Information Technology Subject: Contract: CompuCom Systems, Inc. (“CompuCom”) for Professional Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with CompuCom for professional services for an amount not to exceed $1,051,000 through June 30, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
One-time funding for these resources is available in the Department of Information Technology’s (“IT”) Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Cost Allocation Fund allocation. Spending for this contract in future fiscal years will be subject to Council approval of the proposed city-wide budget and annual appropriation ordinances.
$1,051,000 FY 26/27: Professional Services
(IT Cost Allocation Fund 680, IT Department, Professional Services) $1,051,000 Total FY 26/27 Professional Services

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City’s Service Desk functions as the centralized support hub for all IT-related products and services provided to City employees. As technology continues to evolve and become more deeply embedded in daily operations, the volume and complexity of support requests have increased significantly.

Today, nearly every department relies on technology to perform critical functions—from business systems and communications to public safety operations. Ensuring these systems and applications remain available, secure, and responsive is essential to the City's ability to deliver services to the public.

However, current staffing levels are no longer sufficient to meet the growing technological demands. Key drivers of this increased workload include:

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 A significant rise in the number of devices per employee (e.g., laptops, desktops, mobile phones)
 An expanding number of managed user accounts and applications across all departments
 Ongoing support for 35 remote City locations, requiring consistent and reliable desktop support
 Critical support for 24/7 operations, including Police, Fire, and other emergency services
 The growing importance of cybersecurity, patching, and threat response to safeguard City infrastructure
As a result, IT is facing challenges in consistently meeting Service Level Agreements (“SLA’s”) and maintaining the high standard of customer service that City departments expect and depend on.

To address these challenges, the IT department is seeking to enhance its Service Desk capabilities in order to improve response times, increase support coverage, and meet or exceed SLA targets. Therefore, IT is requesting authorization to augment existing staff to effectively meet the City’s increasing support needs. Partnering with CompuCom aligns with the City’s strategic vision to “be a customer-focused organization that provides excellent, timely, easily accessible service and information to the community.”

BACKGROUND
Over the past five years, the City’s demand for IT support has steadily increased—driven by the growing reliance on technology, a surge in service requests, and an expanding digital infrastructure. Despite this continued rise in demand, no additional permanent staff have been added to the IT department’s Service Desk during this time.

The Service Desk plays a vital role in supporting all City departments, acting as both the first and second tier of technical support for all IT-related needs. This includes managing service requests, troubleshooting issues, supporting multiple devices per user, and maintaining user access and account integrity across the organization.

The increasing volume of requests is further compounded by ongoing strategic initiatives such as the Windows 11 upgrade and the critical need to maintain a secure and fully patched network environment. These efforts are essential to keeping the City’s systems resilient, secure, and compliant with modern cybersecurity standards.

To address these mounting challenges and better serve internal stakeholders, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in January 2025 to identify a qualified partner to provide augmented Service Desk services. A team of IT staff conducted a comprehensive and methodical evaluation of the twelve proposals received. This evaluation considered technical capabilities, cost-effectiveness, vendor experience, and the ability to scale services to meet the City’s evolving needs.

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CompuCom was selected as the vendor that best met these criteria. The company has a strong track record of working with local municipalities and is known for delivering exceptional customer service. Their proposal demonstrated a clear understanding of municipal IT environments and the ability to integrate seamlessly with existing City operations.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
CompuCom resources will conduct their work onsite using City facilities and equipment.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Service Desk has significant challenges meeting the increasing demand for technological support. City staff issued an RFP for Augmented Service Desk services in January 2025.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Information Technology has considered performing work in house; however, fulfillment of services will be delayed and will impact city employee’s productivity and services to the broader community.

CONTACT PERSON
Kevin Fong, IT Director, Information Technology, 510-981-6541 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

COMPUCOM SYSTEMS, INC. (“COMPUCOM”): PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the City’s Service Desk functions as the centralized support hub for all Information Technology (“IT”) related products and services provided to City employees; and
WHEREAS, current Service Desk staffing levels are no longer sufficient to meet the growing technological demands; and
WHEREAS, the IT Department is facing challenges in consistently meeting Service Level Agreements (“SLA’s”) and maintaining the high standard of customer service that City departments expect and depend on; and
WHEREAS, the City issued an RFP in January 2025 for Augmented Service Desk professional services; and
WHEREAS, the City received 12 responses from qualified vendors and City staff selected CompuCom as the vendor that best met the City’s RFP criteria; and WHEREAS, one-time funding for this is available in the IT Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and 2027 Cost Allocation Plan Fund, and spending for this contract in future fiscal years will be subject to Council approval of the proposed citywide budget and annual appropriation ordinances.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized execute a contract with CompuCom for professional services for an amount not to exceed $1,051,000 through June 30, 2027. .

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront Department Subject: Contract 31900042 Amendment: CivicPlus for an Online Recreation Registration and Reservation System (CivicRec)

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31900042 with CivicPlus, Inc. to provide an online recreation registration and reservation system (CivicRec) by increasing the contract amount by $28,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $181,756, and extending the expiration date from November 30, 2025 to November 30, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding for the $28,000 contract amendment is subject to appropriation in the FY 2026 budget in General Fund (account code 011-52-543-570-0000-000-461-613130).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront Department’s Recreation Division manages facility reservations, program scheduling, activity registrations, scholarships, contract instructors, coaches, teams, leagues, equipment, supplies, inventory, staff scheduling, marketing, advertising and payment for all of the aforementioned programs. These functions are being performed using a combination of manual and automated systems, including an off-the-shelf online software system (CivicRec) provided by CivicPlus, Inc.

The City needs to extend the contract with CivicPlus, Inc. for one additional year.

BACKGROUND
The City of Berkeley’s Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department (PRW) provides a wide range of recreation facilities, programs, classes, and events for Berkeley residents and non-resident community members. The Recreation Division operates two swimming pools, four community centers, 11 sports fields, three remote residential camp sites, a skate park, a summer day camp program, and a wide variety of special events and activities at various locations throughout the City. To manage the City’s Recreation programs and services, the City implemented CivicRec, an online recreation registration and reservation system provided by CivicPlus, Inc. in 2018.

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Contract 31900042 Amendment with CivicPlus for Online Registration and CONSENT CALENDAR Reservation Recreation Services June 3, 2025

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no negative environmental impacts associated with this contract amendment for one additional year using the CivicRec online registration system by CivicPlus, Inc.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
This contract amendment will ensure efficient and uninterrupted Recreation Division business operations. This system helps the City with Strategic Plan goal number 9 to be a customer-focused organization that provides excellent, timely, easily accessible service and information to the community.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

CONTACT PERSON
Stephanie Chu, Recreation and Youth Services Manager, 510-981-7000 Justin Pitcher, Recreation Program Supervisor, 510-981-7000 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT NO. 31900042 AMENDMENT WITH CIVICPLUS, INC. FOR AN ONLINE

RECREATION REGISTRATION AND RESERVATION SYSTEM CALLED CIVICREC WHEREAS, on November 30, 2018, the City entered into contract No. 31900042 with CivicPlus, Inc. to provide an online recreation registration and reservation system called CivicRec to replace the existing software system; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will add funds and extend the contract for one more year, through November 30, 2026 that allows the City to offer continued online recreation registration and reservation services; and
WHEREAS, funding for the $28,000 contract amendment is subject to appropriation in the FY 2026 budget in General Fund (account code 011-52-543-570-0000-000-461- 613130).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract amendment to contract No. 31900042 with CivicPlus, Inc. to provide an online recreation registration and reservation system called CivicRec by increasing the contract amount by $28,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $181,756, and extending the expiration date from November 30, 2025 to November 30, 2026.

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 • Tel: 510.981.6700 • TDD: 510.981.6903 • Fax: 510.981.6710 E-mail: [email protected] Website : http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/Manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Subject: Contract: BayGreen, Inc. for Mobile Pumpout and Related Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and any amendments with BayGreen, Inc. for mobile vessel pumpout and related services at the Berkeley Marina in an amount not to exceed $195,898 for a period of three years, with an option to renew for an additional two years not to exceed $150,725, for a total contract amount not to exceed $346,623.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funds for this contract are available in the FY25 Marina Fund (Fund 608). Budget allocations for future fiscal years are subject to adoption of the budget by the City Council.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The current contract for mobile vessel pumpout services with BayGreen, Inc. terminates on July 1, 2025. In February of 2025, to prepare for a new contract for these services, the City conducted a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process to solicit boat pumpout services at the Berkeley Marina (Specification No. 25-11709-C). On April 1, 2025, the City received one bid, from Bay Green, Inc. Staff have determined that BayGreen has provided reliable boat pumpout services at the Berkeley Marina in the past, and the pricing schedule and contract amount is reasonable. Therefore, staff recommends that a new contract be authorized.

BACKGROUND
For several decades, the Berkeley Marina has provided free monthly vessel pumpout services for existing berthers as part of the monthly berther fee. The City has contracted with BayGreen for this service since 2011.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Current regulations prohibit the discharge of sewage from boats in the San Francisco Bay for environmental and public health reasons. The provision of this amenity to

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boaters at the Berkeley Marina encourages responsible boating and compliance with existing environmental regulations.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City conducted a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process to obtain boat pumpout services at the Berkeley Marina. BayGreen meets the criteria contained in the RFP at a reasonable cost.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, 981-6700 Alexandra Endress, Waterfront Manager, 981-6737
Attachment:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: MOBILE PUMPOUT AND RELATED SERVICES WITH BAYGREEN, INC.

WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department contracts out for mobile vessel pumpout services for Berkeley Marina berthers as an amenity and to discourage the illegal dumping of sewage and gray water into City waters and San Francisco Bay; and
WHEREAS, the current contract with BayGreen, Inc. for the provision of mobile vessel pumpout and related services will terminate as of July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, in February of 2025, to prepare for a new contract for mobile pumpout and related services, the City conducted a competitive bidding process to mobile pumpout and related services (Specification No. 25-11709-C). On April 1, 2025, the City received one bid. Staff have determined that Bay Green has provided reliable boat pumpout services at the Berkeley Marina in the past, and the pricing schedule and contract amount for the provision of these services is reasonable; and
WHEREAS, funding for this contract is available in the Marina Fund (Fund 608) and budget allocations for future fiscal years are subject to adoption of the budget by the City Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with BayGreen, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $195,898 for a period of three years, with an option to renew for an additional two years not to exceed $150,725, for a total contract amount not to exceed $346,623 contingent upon annual budget appropriation. A record signature copy of said contract will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation and Waterfront Subject: Contract: Cazadero Performing Arts Camp for Erosion Control Improvements

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract and any amendments with Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CazPAC) for creek erosion repair in an amount not to exceed $230,000.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total project cost for emergency creek erosion repair is approximately $312,000.

Per the City’s lease agreement with CazPAC, the parties have agreed to share responsibility for these emergency capital needs. This contract provides for the City to disburse up to $230,000 to Cazadero Performing Arts Camp to complete erosion control repair work in fulfilment of the City’s rights and obligations under the lease. This funding is included in the project budget in FY25 CIP Fund.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
CPAC has been operating at the City-owned property at 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero, CA for the past 60 years. On December 1, 2020, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,737-N.S., extending their lease term for 25 years, with one 10-year option. The lease includes a provision for the City and CazPAC to work together to address unanticipated or extraordinary capital improvements in order to preserve the safety and welfare of the camp, and to share those costs.

When strong rain events eroded the creek bank at Cazadero, threatening the leach field and dining hall, the City and CazPAC agreed to share the costs of the repair over two phases. Phase 1 repairs were completed in November 2023. Phase 2 repairs are underway now, and include design, permitting and construction, to be completed in November 2025.

This contract provides funds for the CPAC to manage and complete the required improvements. CazPAC will develop project scopes and budgets for this work. Upon

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Contract: Cazadero Performing Arts Camp for CONSENT CALENDAR Creek Erosion Repair June 3, 2025
2 City’s approval, up to $175,000 will be advanced; the remaining $55,000 will be disbursed upon project completion.

BACKGROUND
The property at 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero, CA was acquired by the City in 1927.

From the 1930s to the 1950s, the property was used much like Echo Lake Camp and Tuolumne Camp to offer Berkeley residents recreational and family camp opportunities.

In 1959, Bob Lutt, Berkeley High Band Director, became the operator of the Camp, and started a music camp. The City maintained the facilities until 1978, when Prop 13 cut funding for recreation programs statewide, and the budget for the Camp was significantly stripped away. From 1979 through the 80s, the City leased the property to Camps Inc. During that period, the buildings significantly deteriorated.

In 1995, Berkeley-based non-profit Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CazPAC) negotiated the current 25-year lease agreement with the City. This transferred responsibility to the tenant to maintain and improve camp structures. Today the camp serves over 1,200 young musicians each year, ages 10-18, from across the Bay Area and beyond.

On December 1, 2020, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,737-N.S., extending their lease term for 25 years, with one 10-year option.

On April 11, 2023, Council adopted the first lease amendment (Ordinance No. 7,858- N.S.), authorizing the disbursement of up to $400,000 to CPAC for dining hall and ADA improvements at Camp, with 75% advanced and 25% paid upon project completion.

This satisfied the City’s share of the $1.2M in high priority capital improvements needed in the first 10 years of the lease. Those improvements were funded by the City’s Measure T1 Infrastructure Bond Program, and were completed in Spring 2024.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
This creek erosion control work via Cazadero Performing Arts Camp will enable the Camp to continue providing opportunities for Berkeley residents to engage in the natural environment.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
City and Tenant agree that the most cost-effective and timely way to complete the Cazadero Camp improvements is for Tenant to implement those improvements subject to approval and oversight by City.

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6700 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: CAZADERO PERFORMING ARTS CAMP FOR CREEK EROSION REPAIR
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley owns property at 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero, CA 95421, and leases that property to Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CazPAC); and WHEREAS, on December 1, 2020, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,737-N.S., extending the lease term for 25 years, with one 10-year option; and WHEREAS, the lease includes a provision for the City and CazPAC to work together to address unanticipated or extraordinary capital improvements in order to preserve the safety and welfare of the camp, and to share those costs; and WHEREAS, strong rain events in the winter of 2023 significantly eroded the creek bank at Cazadero, threatening the leach field and dining hall; and WHEREAS, the City and CazPAC agreed to split the costs of the emergency repair, which is occurring over two phases; and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 repairs were completed in November 2023; Phase 2 repairs are underway now, and include design, permitting and construction, to be completed in November 2025; and total costs for the project are expected to be $312,000; and WHEREAS, funding for this contract is available in the FY25 CIP Fund (Fund 501).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Cazadero Performing Arts Camp in an amount not to exceed $230,000 in FY25 CIP Fund, of which, up to $175,000 may be advanced; the remaining $55,000 will be disbursed upon project completion. A record signature copy of said contract will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront Subject: Contract: E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. for MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution:

1. Approving the plans and specifications for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P.

Seismic Retrofit and Renovation project, Specification No. 25-11695-C;

2. Rejecting the bid protest of W.E. Lyons Construction Co., the second lowest bidder;

3. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, E.F. Brett & Company, Inc.; and

4. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee 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, with E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project at 1730 Oregon Street, in an amount not to exceed $11,859,100 which includes a contract amount consisting of the base bid and bid alternates 1, 4 and 5 of $10,781,000 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,078,100.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding in the amount of $10,900,000 is available in the FY25 Parks Tax Fund (Fund 138) and Measure T1 Fund (Fund 511), and an additional Parks Tax amount of $959,100 is subject to appropriation in the FY 2026 budget.

Construction
E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. (lowest bid) $10,781,000
10% Contingency $1,078,100
Total construction cost $11,859,100
Funding
Measure T1 Fund (Fund 511) $8,250,000
Parks Tax Fund (Fund 138) $3,609,100
Total funding $11,859,100

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CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The existing community center at Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project (Y.A.P.), 1730 Oregon Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 needs renovation.

The center has been identified as a location to be used as a mass care site in the event of an earthquake or other emergencies per the City of Berkeley’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This project will provide seismic upgrades to the foundation, roofing, and wall systems to achieve an “Immediate Occupancy” structural rating to serve the community in the event of an earthquake or other disaster.

In addition, the building will undergo improvements to circulation, accessibility, utilities, and finishes to modernize the building to current energy efficiency and building code standards. New electrical, HVAC, and other infrastructure improvements will allow the building to act as a community resiliency center in times of need, for events such as smoke days, as a heating center, or as a cooling center.

Under normal operations, the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center serves the community with recreational programming and is home to the City’s Young Adult Project (Y.A.P.) for our most at-risk young adults. Planned improvements will improve circulation, create new programming spaces, and modernize the facility for improved recreational and programming opportunities.

BACKGROUND
The project was advertised for bids on Monday, March 17, 2025, and bids were opened on April 22, 2025. The City received two bids, from a low base bid of $10,603,000 to a high base bid of $10,629,126, and from a low of $10,750,987 to a high of $10,781,000 for the base bid plus Additive Bid Alternates No. 1,4, and 5. The determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder was based on the price for base bid work, as indicated in the bid documents.

On April 28, 2025, the City received a bid protest from W.E. Lyons Construction Co. (WEL), the second lowest bidder. A copy of the bid protest was sent to E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. (EFB) to provide them an opportunity to respond to the protest issues.

EFB’s response on April 30, 2025 was then forwarded to WEL for their opportunity to respond. On May 2, 2025, WEL provided a rebuttal to EFB and on May 5, 2025, EFB provided a response back to WEL, ensuring that both parties had an opportunity to present all facts and arguments in support of their positions.

City staff, including staff from the City Attorney’s Office, carefully reviewed and investigated the protest and responses. Generally, the basis for the protest, among other things, was that EFB’s bid was non-responsive because EFB (1) failed to submit a “clearly written” bid, (2) failed to correct contractors’ license numbers and DIR numbers within 24 hours after bid opening, citing Public Contract Code 4104, and (3) was ambiguous about which subcontractor EFB intended to use for metal panels work.

Based on the City’s review of the bid protest and responses, the City’s findings are as follows:

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To determine whether a protesting Bidder is responsive and responsible, City evaluates all information contained in the protesting Bidder’s bid and conducts the same evaluation that the City is entitled to make regarding the Apparent Low Bidder. The City finds that WEL did not provide a valid cost for Bid Item No. 9, instead writing in an unknown abbreviation of “PPK” for that bid item. In doing so, WEL may have had a competitive advantage unavailable to other bidders in that they have annotated the bid item and could later define its meaning. Additionally, WEL did not provide a valid value for Deduct Alternate Item 1. As a result, the City finds WEL’s bid non-responsive. Per Document 00 2113 (Instructions to Bidders), Article 4, only bidders who the City otherwise determines are responsive and responsible are eligible to protest a bid.

Therefore WEL’s bid protest is dismissed.

Regarding WEL’s protest claim that the EFB’s bid form is not “clearly written”, and they listed incorrect license and/or California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) numbers for the listed subcontractors, the City finds this is an inconsequential defect that did not affect the amount of EFB’s bid or given EFB an advantage or benefit that was not allowed to the other bidder, WEL. California Public Contract Code PCC section §4104 indicates that an inadvertent error in listing the California license number or DIR registration number shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering a bid non-responsive if corrected and submitted within 24 hours after bid opening, provided that the corrected contractor’s license number corresponds to the submitted name and location for that subcontractor. In this case, the City finds that EFB’s bid provided sufficient information regarding the subcontractor names, location, trade, license, and DIR numbers such that the City was able to determine which subcontractor EFB intended to use.

While caselaw provides the City with discretion to waive inconsequential defects in a bid, the City cannot do so when the defect may affect the amount of the bid. (See Ghilotti Construction v. City of Richmond (1996) 45 Cal.App.4th 897, 904 (“… a bid which substantially conforms to a call for bids may, though it is not strictly responsive, be accepted if the variance cannot have affected the amount of the bid or given a bidder an advantage or benefit not allowed other bidders or, in other words, if the variance is inconsequential”). Here, the variances are inconsequential, did not provide either bidder with an advantage, and could be waived. However, the waiver is not necessary as WEL’s bid was non-responsive, and therefore WEL’s protest was dismissed.

City staff determined that E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Therefore, it is recommended that City Council reject the bid protest by WEL and award the contract to E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. Staff conducted references checks for EFB and received satisfactory feedback. Staff recommends that a contract for this project be awarded to E.F. Brett & Company, Inc.

The Living Wage Ordinance does not apply to this project since construction contracts are, pursuant to City policy, subject to State prevailing wage laws. The contractor will

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need to submit a Certification of Compliance for the Equal Benefits Ordinance. The contract will be subject to the Community Workforce Agreement.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The construction contract includes requirements to comply with the City’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy. The project is a renovation of a developed urban site and therefore will not negatively affect natural habitat. The project includes a complete upgrade of the HVAC system to an all-electric system. This will increase the resiliency of the building as well as prepare the building for solar power.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identified the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center as a Care and Shelter Facility for the community and a seismic upgrade to the “Immediate Occupancy” level will reduce the chance of building collapse in the event of a moderate or major earthquake. Various upgrades to the building are overdue, including accessibility upgrades to meet to current building code, and modernization to improve recreational programming at the site.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6700 Evelyn Chan, Supervising Civil Engineer, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6430 Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Bid Results

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/manager RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: E.F. BRETT & COMPANY, INC. FOR THE
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. YOUTH SERVICES CENTER/Y.A.P.

SEISMIC RETROFIT AND RENOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center is in need of renovation; and
WHEREAS, the City has neither the in-house labor nor the equipment necessary to undertake this project; and
WHEREAS, an invitation for bids was duly advertised on March 17, 2025, bids were opened on April 22, 2025, and the City received 2 bids; and WHEREAS, E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and references for E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. were provided and checked out satisfactorily; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $10,900,000 is available in the FY25 Parks Tax Fund (Fund 138) and Measure T1 Fund (Fund 511), and an additional Parks Tax amount of $959,100 is available, subject to appropriation in the FY 2026 budget.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the Plans and Specifications for Specification No. 25-11695-C for the Martin Luther King Jr.

Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project are approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bid protest by W.E. Lyons Construction Company is rejected; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction contract is awarded to E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a total contract amount of $11,859,100, which includes the base bid plus bid alternate numbers 1, 4, and 5; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications with E.F. Brett & Company, Inc. for the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed $11,859,100, which includes a contract amount of $10,781,100 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,078,100 for unforeseen circumstances. A record signature copy of the agreement and any amendments to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

Attachment 2: Bid Result

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jennifer Louis, Chief of Police
Subject: Contract No. 32500009 Amendment: Dixon Resources Unlimited

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32500009 and any necessary future amendments with Dixon Resources Unlimited for the Police Department, to include contract implementation support while increasing the contract amount by $50,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000, and a contract extension date to January 31, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the recommendation would support a smooth transition to a parking citation and permit management system (CPMS). This is a complex system that impacts the following Departments: Police, Finance, Information Technology, Public Works, and Customer Service. The funding for this contract is allocated from the Parking Meter Fund (631-71-703-812-0000-000-472-612990-).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Berkeley Police Department currently contracts with Dixon Resources Unlimited for assistance with preparing a request for proposal (RFP) for the CPMS as well as management of the project. Dixon Resources current contract began August 01, 2024 and is set to expire July 31, 2025. The Department will require an additional $50,000 in authorized contract authority to allow the completion of the contract transition to the new vendor and implementation of the new CPMS contract requirements. Furthermore, this increase will allow Dixon Resources to provide ongoing implementation support and help develop a plan among all stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition.

BACKGROUND
Dixon Resources assists key stakeholders, from Customer Service, Finance, Police, Public Works, and the Information Technology Departments in developing the specifications for the CPMS-RFP. The CPMS contract provides citation processing, collections services, and various customer service resources to support the City. This

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contract also assists in support of council directives to implement parking and enforcement programs in support of the expanded Citywide Residential Preferential management software. Dixon Resources offers ongoing project management services to address the City's evolving priorities and ongoing needs regarding the implementation and deployment of the selected CPMS provider. Dixon Resources will assist in developing a schedule and training plan for hardware and software changes and data migration between vendor systems to help ensure the stability and accountability of the selected CPMS vendor.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or opportunities associated with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Dixon Resources Unlimited assists with the project oversight of selecting and potentially transitioning between a parking citation and permit management system contract through subject matter expert support as well as maintaining milestone deliverables and ensuring the needs of five City of Berkeley Departments are met. An amendment to increase funds for the Dixon Resources contract will allow the Police Department to continue transfer of the CPMS contract to a new system and vendor, if necessary.

CONTACT PERSON
Jennifer Louis, Chief of Police, 981-5700
Attachment:

1. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT NUMBER 32500009 AMENDMENT FOR Dixon Resources Unlimited WHEREAS, the citation and parking management system (CPMS) is complex and involves five City of Berkeley Departments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley executed contract No. 32500009 for Dixon Resources Unlimited on August 1, 2024 to help prepare an RFP and manage the CPMS; and WHEREAS, the Police Department will require an additional $50,000 in authorized contract authority to allow the completion of the contract transition to the new vendor and implementation of the new CPMS contract requirements; and WHEREAS, continuing with Dixon Resources Unlimited will provide ongoing implementation support to ensure a smooth transition to the selected CPMS contractor.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that, the City Manager is authorized to execute the contract and any amendments with Dixon Resources Unlimited to include contract implementation support while increasing the contract amount by $50,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000, and a contract extension date to January 31, 2027, subject to the City’s annual budget appropriation process.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7120 ● E-Mail: [email protected]

CONSENT CALENDAR
June. 3rd, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor) Subject: Berkeley Humane 11 th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support the Berkeley Humane 11th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
No General Fund impacts. $500 is available from contributing Councilmember’s Council Office Budget discretionary accounts.

BACKGROUND
Berkeley Humane is hosting its 11th annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser on Saturday, June 7th. Each year, in collaboration with local brewers and beverage vendors, Berkeley Humane raises money to save the lives of shelter pets and support Berkeley Humane.

Berkeley Humane is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors that work on behalf of Berkeley Humane and the animals in our community. They have provided over 135 years of trusted service and dedication to Berkeley and the East Bay.

Berkeley Humane serves the people and animals of our community by providing life-saving programs for cats and dogs, cultivating compassion, and strengthening the human-animal bond.

Because the well-being of animals reflects the well-being of our community, Berkeley Human engage minds, hearts and hands to provide care for dogs and cats in the East Bay. Between the years 2017 and 2022 Berkeley Humane facilitated to adoption of over 5,500 animals, performed over 43,000 medical procedures, fostered over 4,000 animals, and distributed over 224,000 lbs. of pet food.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Councilmember Taplin Council District 2 510-981-7120
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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Berkeley Humane

CONSENT CALENDAR
June, 3, 2025
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7120 ● E-Mail: [email protected] RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE EXPENSE

ACCOUNTS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FOR A GRANT TO PROVIDE

PUBLIC SERVICES FOR A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PURPOSE
WHEREAS, Councilmember Taplin has surplus funds in his office expenditure account (budget code 011-11-102-100-0000-000-411); and
WHEREAS, a private 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt corporation Berkeley Humane seeks funds in the amount of $500 to support their continued fundraising; and WHEREAS, the provision of such services would fulfill the following municipal public purpose:
ensuring humane treatment of Animals and bringing needed pets into the homes of wanting families;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that funds relinquished by the Mayor and Councilmembers from their Council Office Budget up to $500 amount per office shall be granted to Berkeley Humane to support the 11th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser.

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Adena Ishii, Mayor
Igor Tregub, Councilmember District 4
Terry Taplin, Councilmember District 2
Shoshana O’Keefe, Councilmember District 5

CONSENT CALENDAR
JUNE 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmembers Igor Tregub (Author), Shoshana O’Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Terry Taplin (Co-Sponsor), and Mayor Adena Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Subject: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 Event

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including contributions of $500 from Mayor Ishii and Councilmembers Tregub and Taplin and $200 from Councilmember O’Keefe, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the Berkeley Rotary Endowment to support the Third Annual Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund.

The relinquished funds will help the Berkeley Rotary Endowment to host an event featuring and increasing visibility for local business and raise funds for their RotaCare Health Clinic, 4-year Collegiate Scholarship program, and Supportive Housing hygiene kit programs. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, starting at the Downtown Berkeley Plaza.

BACKGROUND
Berkeley Rotary, in partnership with the Downtown Berkeley Association, is hosting the third annual Taste of Downtown Berkeley on Sunday, June 8th, 2025.

Featuring over 13 participating restaurants, this event invites people to enjoy and celebrate our downtown’s diverse, vibrant, and ever-evolving food and drink scene.

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Proceeds from the $60 ticket directly support services that Berkeley Rotary provides to benefit underserved members of the community, including RotaCare Health Clinic, 4- year Collegiate Scholarship program, and Supportive Housing hygiene kit programs.

The 2023 pilot event attracted over 200 tasters and raised more than $18,000 for the Rotary Club’s community programs, including health clinic, supportive housing services, and scholarship initiatives. Over 250 tasters attended, raising over $20,000, during the 2024 event.

These contributions have a positive and tangible impact on our community. Every $1,000 supports one month of hygiene kits and warm clothing for those in need; and $4,000 supports a scholarship for one student for a year of a 4-year college. In addition, this event provides visibility and vibrancy for our Downtown Berkeley businesses.

FISCAL IMPACTS
No General Fund impact. Up to $500 is available from contributing Councilmembers’ Council Office Budget discretionary accounts.

CONTACT
Councilmember Tregub, 510-981-7140, [email protected] Amy Johnson, Legislative Aide, Council District 4, [email protected]

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE

EXPENSE ACCOUNTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR A GRANT TO SUPPORT BERKELEY ROTARY’S THIRD ANNUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN BERKELEY

EVENT AND FUNDRAISER AND ITS ONGOING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING WHEREAS, the mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Berkeley Rotary and the Downtown Berkeley Association will be hosting the third annual Taste of Downtown Berkeley, inviting community members and friends to enjoy the diverse Downtown Berkeley food scene on Sunday, June 8, while raising funds for vital community services, including health care, scholarships, and supportive housing programs; and
WHEREAS, the Taste of Downtown Berkeley actively promotes local businesses and restaurants by fostering community engagement and enhancing visibility; and WHEREAS, over 200 participants attended this event in 2023 and 250 in 2024, raising $18,000 and $20,000, respectively, for Berkeley Rotary’s mutual aid projects; and WHEREAS, Berkeley Rotary’s fundraising contributions provide our community with tangible impacts, such as hygiene kits and warm clothing for those in need and scholarships for college students.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Berkeley that funds relinquished by the Mayor and Councilmembers from their discretionary office budgets, up to $500 per office, shall be granted to the Berkeley Rotary Endowment towards the third annual Taste of Downtown Berkeley event and fundraiser with proceeds serving a public good.

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Igor Tregub
Councilmember, District 4

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmembers Igor Tregub (Author), Brent Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), and Cecilia Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor)
Subject: Resolution in Opposition to California Assembly Bill 942 (Calderon), Net energy metering: eligible customer-generators: tariffs

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution in opposition to California State Assembly Bill 942 (Calderon), Net energy metering: eligible customer-generators: tariffs, and distribute copies to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Jesse Arreguín, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, California Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to oppose its passage.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Customers who install small solar, wind, biogas, and fuel cell generation facilities to serve all or a portion of onsite electricity needs are eligible for the state’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. NEM allows customers who generate their own energy to serve their energy needs directly onsite and to receive a financial credit on their electric bills for any surplus energy fed back to their utility.1 The program provides customer generators rate credits for energy exported to the grid and requires them to pay charges that align NEM customer costs more closely with non- 1 https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/demand-side-management/customer- generation/net-energy-metering-and-net-billing

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NEM customer costs. NEM is designed to support the installation of customer-sited renewable energy generation. In December 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a final decision updating the NEM structure.2 The new rulemaking is referred to as NEM 3.0 because this is the third iteration of the NEM program, and the resultant tariff is referred to as the Net Billing Tariff (NBT).3 The following elements, which were opposed by the Berkeley City Council at its December 2022 meeting4, were approved by the CPUC:
 Most residential NEM solar consumers who applied for a NEM interconnection after April 14, 2023, experience an average 75% reduction in the credit they receive for sharing their extra energy with the grid – from an average of $0.30/kilowatt-hours (kWh) to about $0.08/kWh.5  Churches, nonprofits, or businesses who went solar after April 14, 2023, realize an even greater reduction in the solar credit.6 These changes led to a dramatic reduction in the adoption of rooftop solar in Berkeley, that even extended statewide.7
AB 942 (Calderon), as amended on May 5, 2025, proposes the following two changes to the NEM tariff for residential and commercial customers: (1) requires new property owners inheriting solar systems to take service under the current, not the inherited, NEM tariff;8 and (2) ends Climate Credit allocations to NEM customers starting on January 1, 2026.9
These changes threaten to further stymie Berkeley’s as well as California’s climate goals while driving up the costs of existing ownership and rental housing. By moving new homeowners to the NBT regardless of how recently the solar system was installed, the value of the home being purchased is reduced. As a result of this loss of home sales value, some prospective sellers will be less likely to sell their home until such time that the value of the solar system they purchased or leased is recouped. Similarly, prospective homebuyers may be disincentivized to purchase a home with solar if they 2 https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M500/K043/500043682.PDF 3 https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/demand-side-management/customer- generation/net-energy-metering-and-net-billing
4 https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Urgent%20Item%20- %20Net%20Energy%20Metering_Resolution%20in%20Support%20and%20Reaffirm%20Support.pdf 5 https://solarrights.org/blog/2024/10/01/faqnem3/
6 https://solarrights.org/blog/2022/12/16/update-state-officials-release-new-rooftop-solar-proposal/ 7 https://calmatters.org/environment/climate-change/2024/01/california-solar-demand-plummets/ 8 Existing rules allow customers of legacy NEM-1/NEM-2 systems, regardless of any change in ownership, to remain on the tariff for 20 years from the date of interconnection before transitioning to the NBT. https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/demand-side-management/customer- generation/net-energy-metering-and-net-billing
9 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB942

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know that the cost-savings incentives associated with the solar system they are obtaining with the home would be between 75% and 80% less than those for the sellers.

The proposed changes are even more dire for the residential and commercial renters in multi-family and/or mixed-use buildings. According to CoStar nationally aggregated data,10 ownership of the average multi-family building turns over seven (7) years following certificate of occupancy. Since 2020, low-rise (defined by the California Energy Commission as no taller than three stories), and since 2023, high-rise multi- family housing in California has required photovoltaic solar panels under Title 24, California’s Energy Code.11 12 As the payback period for a typical multifamily solar system is greater than 7 years,13 the new property owner will have to increase the rents to make up for the resultant economic loss associated with reduced solar incentives should this bill pass.

For all these reasons, it is recommended that the City of Berkeley join a broad and diverse coalition of municipalities, organizations, and elected officials in opposing AB 942.14

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Limited staff time is required to communicate the city’s position to the State representatives.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
The passage of AB 942 is likely to further stymie rooftop-scale solar and storage adoption in the City of Berkeley in contravention with a key strategy to realize Berkeley’s Climate Action goals.

CONTACT PERSON
Councilmember Igor Tregub, Council District 4
510-981-7140
[email protected]
10 https://www.costar.com/
11 https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiency-standards/energy-code- support-center/2022-3
12 https://www.greenlancer.com/post/california-solar-mandate 13 https://www.solar.com/learn/what-is-the-average-payback-period-for-solar-panels/ 14 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTde2ac8RLyhtSByPKS9iB72HRGWZrQaPpDo2ydZHJA/edit?tab=t.0

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Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Coalition Opposition Letter

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###N.S.

RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 942 (CALDERON): NET ENERGY METERING: ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER-GENERATORS: TARIFFS
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill (AB) 942, which proposes to add Section 2827.2 to the California Public Utilities Code, was introduced to the State Legislature for consideration on February 19, 2025 and most recently amended on May 5, 2025; and WHEREAS, AB 942, if passed, will make sweeping changes to California's net energy metering (NEM) program, stripping away previously guaranteed benefits for certain residential and commercial solar customers with systems installed under NEM 1.0 and NEM 2.0 regardless of whether the previously guaranteed 20-year benefitting period has elapsed; and
WHEREAS, the changes proposed to the NEM program include, but are not limited to, disqualifying homebuyers purchasing a solar-equipped home from continuing legacy NEM benefits, eliminating the ability for rooftop solar customers to receive credits funded by California's Cap-and-Trade program, and allowing the California Public Utilities Commission to mandate new tariffs for solar customers if they reduce costs for non-solar ratepayers; and
WHEREAS, the changes proposed to the NEM program under AB eliminates key financial supports jeopardizing the return on investment for tens of thousands of working and middle-income families, reduces the resale value of solar homes by eliminating NEM benefits for new homeowners, and further exacerbates the cost of housing, particularly for residential and commercial tenants in multifamily housing, all of which contravenes Berkeley’s and California’s climate and housing affordability goals; and WHEREAS, California previously encouraged millions of residents to invest in rooftop solar through the promise of stable, long-term savings and potential for combating climate change; and
WHEREAS, AB 942 would break that promise, retroactively changing the deal should customers have already paid tens of thousands of dollars for systems sized under old rules need to sell their homes and investment as well as the residential and commercial renters whose rents would like be driven up as a direct result of AB 942 if adopted NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Berkeley City Council hereby registers its strong opposition to Assembly Bill 942; and
BE IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senator Jesse Arreguín (SD7), Speaker Robert Rivas, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (AD14).

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Don't Break Contracts of Two Million Solar Consumers
Stop Blaming Consumers. Start Fixing What's Really Driving High Rates: Utility Spending & Proﬁts

Sign on here

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The Honorable Cottie Petrie Norris
1021 O Street, Suite 8120
Sacramento, CA 95814

Dear Chair Petrie-Norris;

We are writing to strongly oppose AB 942, which would break long-standing contracts on two million solar consumers who signed up for solar before April 2023.

Californians
have been active players in building a clean energy powered future, with two million customer-sited solar systems now producing around twenty percent of our state’s electricity needs on California’s hottest days. These consumers signed a contract, the terms of which were set by the state of California.

Reneging
on those contractual agreements would harm millions of people who answered California’s call to invest in clean energy as a way to reduce peak demand, stabilize rates, and clean up the air. We need you to stand up for consumers and reject this irresponsible bill.

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California has repeatedly upheld the state’s decision to honor rooftop solar contracts for the twenty-year life of the solar panels. The CPUC’s own consumer guide requires solar contracts under the state’s net metering policy be guaranteed for twenty years. When customers took the risk to invest in solar, they signed a state
mandated legal agreement with their utility that speciﬁed in the terms and
conditions that the rooftop solar system can stay on the net metering plan for twenty years from the time of interconnecting the solar panels to the electric grid.

This is based on a long standing policy that solar customers have the same terms for twenty years, or the expected life of the solar system, aﬃrmed by Governor
Jerry Brown in his signing letter for SB 327 in 2013, and the CPUC in 2014 and again in 2022.

The CPUC’s new proposal, to break energy contracts mid-stream, would be patently unfair. It would punish the very people who California encouraged to invest in solar energy. And it would gut consumer conﬁdence
and trust in government, right when
we need more Californians to make the choice to invest in clean energy technologies.

California should address the cause of high electricity rates, which is out of control utility spending to maximize proﬁt.

The data is clear that more than 90% of the rate hikes over the last decade are driven by increased utility spending. PG&E, SoCal Edison, and SDG&E spending on poles and wires increased by 300% over the last twenty years, even though peak electricity demand was ﬂat.

Only 12% of that spending was for wildﬁre
mitigation,
according to the utilities’ own rate ﬁlings.

To address rising rates, California must focus on what’s really wrong with our energy system: uncontrolled utility spending and record utility proﬁts.

We’ll never
control rates or meet our goals for clean, reliable energy if we don’t get at these roots of the problem.

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The utilities already get a state authorized 10% or higher proﬁt from every dollar
they spend on poles and wires. The CPUC is considering a new proposal to increase these already excessive proﬁt
rates, despite record utility proﬁts and evidence that
this structure is creating a perverse incentive for them to spend more than necessary.

In contrast, California’s two million rooftop solar consumers are saving all other ratepayers $1.5 billion in 2024 alone according to a study endorsed by more
than a dozen of the top energy economists.

California
leaders should stop blaming consumers for the errors and missteps of the state’s private utility companies and the inability for the CPUC to rein in their out of control spending. Reneging on two million contracts would not only be unfair but it would reduce energy choices for consumers, and threaten a promising solution to rein in future costs.

Against
a backdrop of out-of-control rate increases and a range of confusing utility bill fees and charges, California ratepayers are now threatened by a proposal to break California’s promise on solar energy.

Unfortunately, instead of protecting consumers, California’s chief cop on the beat—the Public Utilities Commission— is considering punishing them. Instead of focusing on what’s really wrong with electric utilities—out of control spending and pro
ﬁt
making on the backs of ratepayers—the CPUC is now pushing to break the contracts with two million solar homes, schools, and businesses. This would be a terrible move for California.

Please reject AB 942 and the CPUC's proposal to break 2 million rooftop solar customer contracts and urge them to focus on the real source of high rates:
increased utility spending. AB 942 would increase rates, limit choice, derail the state's clean energy progress, erode public trust in government, and avoid the hard work of actually reforming our state’s utility industry.

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This is a crossroads moment for California: if the state is truly serious about tackling both air pollution, energy reliability and electricity rates, it will focus on utility spending and stand with consumers who need more choice, clean air, and more a
ﬀordable
energy.

Laura Deehan
State Director
Environment California

Jenn Engstrom
State Director

CALPIRG

Bernadette Del Chiaro
Senior Vice President, California
Environmental Working Group

Jamie Court
President
Consumer Watchdog

Jakob Evans
Policy Strategist
Sierra Club California

Amy Moas
Senior Campaigner
Greenpeace

Kevin Li
Co-Hub Coordinator
Sunrise Movement Orange County

Kev Abazajian

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Chair
Democrats of Greater Irvine

Gregory Stevens
Northern California Policy Director
California Interfaith Power and Light

Ben Schwartz
Policy Manager
The Clean Coalition

Dave Rosenfeld
Executive Director
Solar Rights Alliance

Karinna Gonzalez
Deputy Director
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation

RL Miller
Co-founder
Climate Hawks Vote

Dave Shukla
Operations
Long Beach Alliance for Clean Energy

Pat Kelly-Fischer
Board Member
Environmental Action

Susan Morgan
Founder
Indivisible Marin

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Lisa Swanson
Policy Chair
Climate Reality Project, Orange County Chapter

Suzanne Hume
Educational Director & Founder
CleanEarth4Kids.org

Roger Lin
Senior Attorney
Center for Biological Diversity

Carolyn Chase
CEO
San Diego EarthWorks

Isaiah Glasoe
Founder
SDRPU

Eric Brooks
Coordinator
Californians for Energy Choice

Eric Brooks
Campaign Coordinator
Our City San Francisco

Andrew Carman
Director
Environteers.org

Ellie Cohen

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CEO
The Climate Center

Tara Barauskas
Executive Director
Community Corp. of Santa Monica

Wendi Kallins
President
Sustainable Marin

Jim Mahler
President
AFT Guild, Local 1931

Pauline Seales
Organizer
Santa Cruz Climate Action Network

Laura Neish
Executive Director
350 Bay Area Action

Kae Bender
Secretary
SocioEnergetics Foundation

Richard Skaﬀ
Executive Director
Designing Accessible Communities

Jose Torre-Bueno
Executive Director
Center for Community Energy

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Jan Dietrick
Policy Lead
350 Ventura County Climate Hub

Jill ZamEk
Board Member
San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace

Sherry Lear
Steering Committee
350 Southland Legislative Alliance

Sherry Lear
Organizer
350 South Bay Los Angeles

Eric Lever
1st Vice President
Democratic Club of West Orange County

Rev. Pastor Ambrose Carroll, Esperanza Vielma, Francisco Moreno Co-founders
Coalition for Environmental Equity and Economics (CEEE)

Esperanza Vielma
Executive Director
Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (EJCW)

Rev. Pastor Ambrose Carroll
Executive Director
Green the Church

Francisco Moreno

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Executive Director
COFEM (the Mexican Federations in the United States)

Destiny Rivas
Executive Director
San Joaquin Urban Native Council

Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño

Todos Unidos

Federación de Guanajuatenses

Cafe Coop

FECAMIN (Federation of Clubs and Associations of Michoacanos in North America)

Anahuak Youth Soccer Association

Federación de Clubes y Asociaciones

Federación Duranguenese USA

Organización Regional de Oaxaca Por El Respeto y La Defensa De Nuestra Cultura

Federación de Nayaritas en Estados Unidos

Federación de Clubes Colima

Sonora USA

Mujeres Unidas Sirviendo Activamente MUSA

The Federation of Hidalguenses in California

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Fraternidad Sinaloense de California FSC

Karen Nelson
Exec. Director
Climate Breakthrough

Magi Amma
President
The Climate Alliance

Shoshana Wechsler
Co-Coordinator
Sunﬂower
Alliance

Sharon Broberg
Steering Committee Member
350 Santa Barbara

Felipe Aguirre
Director
Comite Pro Uno

Daniel Chandler
Steering Committee Member
350 Humboldt

Liat Meitzzenheimer
President
Fresh Air Vallejo

Rebecca Elliot
Admin
Indivisible San Jose

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Glen Brand
Vice President, Policy. & Advocacy
Solar United Neighbors Action

Robert Whitehair
Co-Leader
San Mateo Climate Action Team

Ronnie Lipschutz
President
Sustainable Systems Research Foundation

Matthew Gillian
Executive director
Inspiration Transportation

Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!)

Jennifer Tanner
Leader
Indivisible CA Green Team

Ogie Strogatz
Member, Steering Committee
Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa

Ruth Richardson
Co-leader
Rooted in Resistance

Adriene Couter
Leader
Rooted in Resistance (Indivisible Ventura)

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Sally Mentzer
Chair, Pastoral Care Committee
Unitarian Universalist Church in Redwood City

Kyle Ferrar
Western Program Director
FracTracker Alliance

Jack Eidt
Co-Founder
SoCal 350 Climate Action

Robert Gould, MD
President
San Francisco Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility

Steve Bardwell
President
Morongo Basin Conservation Association

Michael J. Painter
Coordinator
Californians for Western Wilderness

Alan Weiner
Chapter lead
350 Conejo / San Fernando Valley

Lynne Baker
Co-chair
Napa Climate NOW!/350 Bay Area Group

Eileen Mitro

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Coordinator
Climate Action Mendocino

Susan St Louis
Chair of Climate Crisis Committee
Courageous Resistance and Indivisible of the Desert

Tama Becker-Varano
Leadership Team
Change Begins With ME

Kathy Kerridge
Board Member
Good Neighbor Steering Committee of Benicia

Joseph Hayden
Vice Chair
United Democrats of Southern Solano County

Nathan Taft
Senior Campaigner
Stand.earth

Rocky Fernandez
Senior Policy Director
Center for Sustainable Energy

Martin Bourque
Executive Director
Ecology Center

Katie McCammon
Program Director
350 Sacramento

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Leah Redwood
California Climate Justice Organizer
Oil and Gas Action Network

Barbara Rhine
Co-Chair, Legislative Working Group
1000 Grandmothers for Future Generations

Adam Aron
Professor
UCSD Green New Deal

Emi Yoko-Young
Policy Organizer
Reclaim Our Power

Karen Reside
President
Long Beach Gray Panthers

Cherry Robinson
Chapter Chair
Climate Reality Project San Diego

Sven Thesen
Co-Founder
Project Green Home

Lynda Marin
Chapter Lead
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Santa Cruz Chapter

Tim Oey
Advocate

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ZeroW.org

Kristel Rietesel
Administrator
Bay Area Clean Air Coalition

Rani Fischer
Member
Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action

Jessica Tovar
Executive Director
Local Clean Energy Alliance

Marge Matoba
Co-Chair Service & Justice Ministry
Davis United Methodist Church

Elise Kalfayan
Board Member
Glendale Environmental Coalition

Thomas Bowman
President
Bowman Change, Inc.

G Mario Fernandez
Chair
Humboldt Democratic Central Committee

Michael Mulligan
Legislative Analyst
NorCal Elder Climate Action

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Richard Burke
Chapter Leader
SoCal Elder Climate Action

Katharine Harrison
Chair, Legislative Team
San Diego 350

Michelle Merrill
Organizer
Scientist Rebellion Turtle Island West

Faye Johnson
Indivisible CA StateStrong Liaison
Indivisible Santa Cruz County

Barbara Stebbins
Steering Committee member
California Alliance for Community Energy (CACE)

John Comiskey
Steering Committee Co-Chair
Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley

Matt Schlegel
Organizer
Fridays For Future Palo Alto

Phil Glosserman
Lead Facilitator
Third Act SoCal

Natalie Beebe
Secretary

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Santa Cruz Indivisible Friends of the Environment

Martha Sellers
Co-facilitator
Bay Area Third Act Working Group

Jimmy Gow
President
Torrance Democratic Club

Leslie Alden
Executive Director
Act Now Bay Area

Dennessa Atiles
Organizer
Indivisible CA: StateStrong

Janet Cox
CEO
Climate Action California

Jonathan Klein
Co-Founder and CEO
UndauntedK12

Deborah Moore
Campaign Strategist
Third Act

Chris Peck
President
Urban Ecology Project

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Cheryl Auger
Owner
Ban SUP (Ban SUP (Ban Single use plastic)

Steve Hahn-Smith
Deputy Director
Contra Costa County Health Services

Victor Sella Villa
VP of Labor Relations
United Contractors

Nancy Chaires Espinoza
Executive Director
School Energy Coalition

Patty Oh
Executive Director
Cool OC

Andra Yeghoian
Chief Innovation Oﬃcer

Ten Strands

TJ Brown
San Francisco Action Lead
Climate Changemakers

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] Igor Tregub
Councilmember, District 4

CONSENT CALENDAR
JUNE 3rd, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmembers Igor Tregub (Author) and Cecilia Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor)
Subject: Resolution Opposing the Removal of USPS Mailboxes at the Berkeley Main Post Office

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution opposing the removal of public mailboxes from the Berkeley Main Post Office on Allston Way and urging immediate engagement with United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership to restore these essential public services and send the Resolution to the attention of US Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and US Postmaster.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The USPS has recently removed public mailboxes from the Berkeley Main Post Office, located on Allston Way, a landmark civic institution that serves thousands of residents, small businesses, and community organizations.

Several District 4 constituents have reached out to District 4 office with concerns over the sudden and unexplained removal of mailboxes from in front of Berkeley’s Main Post Office. Residents who have long relied on these services for their daily needs have expressed not only confusion and frustration, but also a growing sense of alarm, as no public notice or explanation was provided. One constituent described the unsettling experience of arriving to mail letters, only to find the familiar exterior boxes gone with a postal worker confirming the change. Across these messages, a consistent and troubling theme has emerged: a deep sense of dismay, a loss of trust, and a call for greater transparency and accountability in decisions that directly impact the community’s everyday access to essential public infrastructure.

Public mailboxes are vital to the timely exchange of bills, legal documents, small business shipments, and critical correspondence. Their removal forces residents to travel farther, endure longer waits at remaining facilities, and face delays in deliveries, an unacceptable burden in a city where mail is a lifeline for medication, newspapers, and government communications.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] The mailboxes at the Berkeley Main Post Office served as a key hub in a vibrant, high- traffic commercial corridor, where visitors often combined postal errands with trips to nearby shops, restaurants, and civic spaces. The removal risks disrupting this ecosystem, reducing downtown foot traffic, and weakening the local economy.

Moreover, this action threatens to widen existing inequities, disproportionately affecting lower-income residents, seniors, and individuals without reliable internet access, all of whom rely on traditional mail for essential services. According to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, approximately 27% of seniors aged 65 and older do not use the internet, relying heavily on USPS for managing finances, receiving Social Security notices, and other essential communications1.

BACKGROUND
Berkeley has long spoken up against USPS closing places and cutting back services, since it makes mail slower and hurts our neighborhoods. Now, removing these mailboxes from the Berkeley Main Post Office is another concern. This latest removal from the Berkeley Main Post Office is equally troubling, as USPS has provided no transparent data showing that this mailbox was underused or cost inefficient.

The removal of these mailboxes from the Berkeley Main Post Office is not an isolated action, it represents a continued erosion of public infrastructure that Berkeley residents have long fought to protect. The Main Post Office itself, located in a historic landmark building, in 2013, Berkeley residents, labor unions, and civic leaders successfully organized to block the sale of the building to private developers, affirming that the USPS is not only a service but a vital part of the city's public commons2. In 2013 Berkeley City Council passed a resolution opposing the sale of the Berkeley Main Post Office3.

Berkeley has repeatedly demonstrated that its community values accessible, public- serving infrastructure and has stood at the forefront of protecting the USPS from privatization and cutbacks. This resolution continues that legacy, reinforcing the city’s commitment to equitable access, economic vitality, and public stewardship. 1 https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/04/02/7-of-americans-dont-use-the-internet-who-are-they/ 2 Berkeleyside. Locals, city fight on to prevent sale of Berkeley Post Office, July 19, 2013. https://www.berkeleyside.org/2013/07/19/locals-city-fight-on-to-prevent-sale-of-berkeley-post-office 3 City of Berkeley. Resolution Opposing the Sale of the Berkeley Main Post Office, March 5, 2013. https://newspack- berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-05-Item-15-Opposing-the-Sale.pdf

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Limited staff time is required to communicate the City’s position to State representatives. No direct impact on the General Fund. However, reduced access to postal services risks indirect economic harm to Berkeley residents and small businesses by disrupting essential operations and reducing downtown foot traffic.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The removal of these mailboxes will likely force more residents to drive farther for postal services, increasing vehicle trips, greenhouse gas emissions, and downtown congestion. Retaining convenient, walkable mail infrastructure in the heart of the city directly supports Berkeley’s climate and sustainability goals by reducing car dependency and supporting transit-oriented neighborhoods.

CONTACT PERSON
Councilmember Igor Tregub, Council District 4
510-981-7140
[email protected]
Shamaila Ahmed, Legislative Aide, Council District 4
[email protected]
ATTACHMENTS:
 Resolution

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] RESOLUTION NO. XX,XXXN.S.

RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE REMOVAL OF USPS MAILBOXES FROM THE

BERKELEY MAIN POST OFFICE ON ALLSTON WAY
WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has removed public mailboxes from the Berkeley Main Post Office on Allston Way, a vital civic institution serving Downtown Berkeley residents, businesses, and organizations; and WHEREAS, such removal imposes undue burdens on seniors, persons with disabilities, small businesses, newspapers, and community groups who rely on efficient, accessible local mail services; and
WHEREAS, USPS has provided no clear public rationale for removal, claiming only that the removed mailboxes were underutilized or unprofitable; and WHEREAS, these mailboxes contributed to the vitality of Berkeley's downtown economy by supporting foot traffic to nearby shops, restaurants, and services; and WHEREAS, their removal has a potential to increase vehicle trips, lengthen lines at remaining facilities, and impose financial and logistical hardships on employees, residents, and small businesses; and
WHEREAS, timely, accessible mail service is essential for equitable access to healthcare, legal services, government programs, and small business operations, especially for vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, this action aligns with a troubling national pattern of USPS disinvestment and infrastructure removal that threatens public access to essential services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City formally opposes the removal of USPS mailboxes from the Berkeley Main Post Office on Allston Way; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Berkeley transmit this resolution to Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CD-12), the Postmaster representing the City of Berkeley, and the Postmaster General.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] Igor Tregub
Councilmember, District 4

CONSENT CALENDAR
JUNE 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmembers Igor Tregub (Author) and Cecilia Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor)
Subject: Resolution in Support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislative Package – AB 1243 and SB 684

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution in strong support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislative Package (Assembly Bill (AB) 1243 (Addis, et al) and Senate Bill (SB) 684 (Menjivar, et al), which would hold fossil fuel corporations accountable for their fair share of the damages caused by climate change in California, and transmit the Council’s support to Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senator Jesse Arreguín (SD7), Speaker Robert Rivas, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (AD14).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
California communities are experiencing accelerating impacts from the climate crisis— wildfires, floods, droughts, sea level rise, and extreme heat are harming public health, displacing families, threatening local infrastructure, and burdening city budgets.

In just the past five years, the state has experienced unprecedented and deadly weather events:
 January 2025 Firestorms: Over 12,000 homes, businesses, and institutions burned in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Thirty lives were lost, tens of

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] thousands evacuated, and the destruction is estimated to cost Californians $250 billion.
 Record Flooding (2022–2023): Over $4.6 billion in damages.  Wildfire Destruction (2020): More than $19 billion in economic losses.  Camp Fire (2018): One of the most destructive fires in state history, with some cost estimates reaching $148.5 billion.

Meanwhile, residents are paying more for insurance, cooling bills, emergency response, and disaster recovery—costs disproportionately borne by disadvantaged communities. Studies project California will face at least $113 billion per year in climate costs by 2050.

Despite overwhelming evidence, fossil fuel companies—who knew about the damage their products would cause as early as the 1950s—have evaded responsibility. The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act would change that.

BACKGROUND
Just 90 of the largest fossil fuel producers are responsible for two-thirds of global industrial carbon and methane emissions. The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act:
 Requires CalEPA to conduct a comprehensive cost study of climate damages in California;
 Establishes a Climate Superfund and directs compensatory fees from the largest fossil fuel polluters based on their historic emissions (1990–2024);  Ensures that funds are used for mitigation, adaptation, and recovery efforts— with at least 40% going to disadvantaged communities;
 Supports projects such as wildfire prevention, stormwater upgrades, solar and storage installations, coastal resilience, and support for first responders; and  Follows precedent from New York and Vermont, which have passed similar laws.

Polling shows that 70% of California voters support requiring fossil fuel companies to help pay for climate disaster costs.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Fossil fuel companies knowingly caused this crisis and continue to profit while cities like Berkeley are left to manage the fallout. The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act ensures these corporations contribute to the enormous cost of climate recovery and resilience.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] Berkeley has long stood at the forefront of climate leadership. Supporting this bill aligns with our values and helps shift the burden from local taxpayers to the industries responsible.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Negligible (staff time associated with transmittal of resolution).

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
This action directly supports Berkeley’s climate action and environmental justice goals by securing funding to adapt to the climate crisis and reduce long-term carbon emissions. It ensures Berkeley continues to lead on solutions while advocating for fairer cost-sharing in addressing climate-related disasters.

CONTACT PERSON
Igor Tregub, Councilmember District 4
Olga Bolotina, Chief of Staff, Council District 4
Phone: 510-981-7140
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

ATTACHMENTS
- Resolution: Supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act - Fact Sheet: Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] ATTACHMENT #1
RESOLUTION # XX-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BERKELEY SUPPORTING THE POLLUTERS

PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT
WHEREAS, climate change, resulting primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels, is an immediate, grave threat to the people, communities, biodiversity, environment, and economy of the state; and
WHEREAS, California communities are under siege by escalating fires, floods, droughts, and other disasters. From 1980–2024, 46 extreme weather and climate disaster events1 impacted California, with losses exceeding $1 billion each; and WHEREAS, in January 2025, the nation watched in horror as fatal firestorms raged across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, killing 30 beloved community members, destroying entire communities and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.

Over 12,000 homes, businesses and institutions burned in apocalyptic fires. The devastation is estimated to cost Californians a staggering $250 billion; and WHEREAS, across the state, local governments and taxpayers are bearing the immense, mounting costs of rebuilding from climate damages, increased insurance premiums, property taxes, and utility bills. State and local budgets are stretched to the brink as climate risks rise, jeopardizing public services, and forcing communities to carry the burden to address climate-related emergencies; and WHEREAS, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act will make the multinational fossil fuel companies that are responsible for and profit from the climate emergency pay for their damages; and
WHEREAS, Superfund Act will direct CalEPA to complete a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study of the true cost of climate damage to ensure polluters pay their fair share. The Act will hold the largest polluters accountable for the costs to California from climate damage caused by their products with compensatory fee amounts proportional to companies’ self-reported past emissions from 1990-2024; and WHEREAS, the policy advances California’s commitment to equity and environmental justice. At least 40% of the funds from the Polluters Pay Climate Fund will go to disadvantaged communities to remedy past climate damages and build a more 1 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/state-
summary/CA#:~:text=From%201980%E2%80%932024%2C%20there%20were,events%20(CPI%2Dadju sted).

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] resilient and equitable California. The funds will support urgently needed projects such as implementing wildfire prevention measures like home hardening, upgrading stormwater management systems to prevent flooding, and installing solar panels and energy storage systems to reduce energy costs and increase resilience during power outages. Additionally, these funds could help develop urban green spaces to mitigate heat islands and improve air quality. Importantly, it could fund programs to support first responders and additional workers who provide essential services during climate disasters; and
WHEREAS, the states of New York and Vermont have enacted their versions of a climate superfund like this one.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Berkeley strongly supports the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act legislative package (Legislative Package – AB 1243 (Addis, et al) and SB 684 (Menjivar, et al), and encourages State representatives to pass it and the Governor to sign it into law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution will be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senator Jesse Arreguín (SD7), Speaker Robert Rivas, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (AD14).

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7140 ● E-Mail: [email protected] ATTACHMENT #2
POLLUTERS PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2025
The Facts
● Burning coal, oil and gas accounts for 90% of all carbon dioxide emissions and
75% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
● Just 90 of the world's largest fossil fuel emitters are responsible for two- thirds of human-caused carbon dioxide and methane emissions. ● Californians are already experiencing the climate emergency. Extreme heat, sea level rise, wildﬁres, drought, ﬂoods, and storms are costing lives and livelihoods across the state.
● The big oil companies knew their products would create this mess as early as the 1950s and yet they covered it up and spread doubt about climate change instead of taking responsibility for transitioning our energy systems. ● These costs are escalating. The California Natural Resources Agency's Fourth Climate Assessment conservatively estimates that California will face at least $113 billion in annual climate change costs by 2050. ● This year’s climate-driven wildﬁres in LA are estimated to have cost $250 billion, destroyed 15,000 structures, saw tens of thousands of people evacuate, and resulted in the deaths of 29 people.
● In 2022 and 2023 we saw record snowfall, intense rain, and severe ﬂooding, resulting in more than $4.6 billion in damages for California. ● In 2020, wildﬁres in California amounted to economic losses of over $19 billion. And in 2018, a record-setting year for ﬁre-related economic losses (including the Camp Fire which destroyed the entire town of Paradise, CA), some cost estimates run as high as $148.5 billion.
● Californians will spend an extra $200 million per year for more frequent air conditioning, $1 billion per year in road damage caused by temperature extremes, and $18 billion (by 2050) to replace coastal buildings threatened by rising sea levels.
● Health costs associated with climate change are also rising. Risks of heart disease, asthma, allergens, vector-borne disease, heat stroke, and

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