Agenda packet — Berkeley City Council, June 17, 2025 (part 2 of 7)

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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.berkeleyca.gov/manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department Subject: FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate for funding all improvements for the maintenance of parks, City trees, and landscaping in the City of Berkeley at $0.2652 (26.52 cents) per square foot of improvements.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The tax levy of the recommended $0.2652 per square footage will result in estimated collections of $22,467,865 for the Park Tax Fund. The increase in the tax rate of $0.0442 per square foot will result in a $83.98 annual increase for the citywide average 1,900 square foot home.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The FY 2025 tax of $0.2210 is being adjusted by the November 5, 2024 voter-approved Measure Y which increased the rate to $0.2652. In future years, this tax can be increased by the greater of the Personal Income Growth increase in California and Consumer Price Index in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area.

It is recommended that City Council authorize the levy of a special tax of $0.2652 per square foot of all improvements in the City of Berkeley. The tax will result in a cost to taxpayers in the following average amounts during FY 2026, as compared with the amounts for FY 2025:

Annual Tax
Square Feet FY 2026 FY 2025
1,200 318.24 $265.20
1,500 397.80 331.50
1,900 503.88 419.90
3,000 795.60 663.00
3,900 1034.28 861.90
10,000 2652.00 2210.00

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BACKGROUND
On May 6, 1997, the voters of the City of Berkeley approved a special tax solely to provide funding for the direct cost of acquisition and maintenance of improvements related to parks and landscaping in the City of Berkeley. As a result of the requirements of State Proposition 218, this special tax replaced the annual revenue previously generated by the Citywide Landscape Assessment District.

On November 5, 2024, over 75% of Berkeley voters approved Measure Y increase the rate of the City’s special parcel tax for parks, trees, and landscaping maintenance.

The tax may be increased or decreased annually in May, according to the greater of the increase or decrease in the cost of living in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area or personal income growth in the state of California, as verified by official United States economic reports.

On November 5, 2024, over 88% of Berkeley voters approved Measure AA to re-authorize the City, for a period of four (4) years through FY 2028, to spend the Parks Maintenance tax as approved by the voters.

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

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department, 981-7301
Attachments:
1: Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND MAINTENANCE

OF PARKS, CITY TREES AND LANDSCAPING IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2026 Tax Rate for the maintenance of parks, City trees and landscaping is set at $0.2652 per square foot of taxable improvements.

Section 2. The cost to the taxpayer during FY 2026 will be $318.24 for a 1,200 square foot home and $795.60 for a 3,000 square foot home.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $22,467,865.

Section 4. The tax imposed by this ordinance does not apply to any property owner whose total personal income, from all sources for the previous calendar year, does not exceed that level which shall constitute a very low income, as established by resolution of City Council.

Section 5. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 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.

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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.berkeleyca,gov/Manager

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate funding the debt service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018) at

0.0200%.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The tax levy of the recommended 0.0200% will result in estimated collections of $6,150,000. This amount will be sufficient to make the debt service payments on the 2020 Series A, 2022 Series B and proposed 2025 Series C Bonds with debt service due March 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The 0.0200% tax rate for FY 2026 being set by the City Council is based on the debt service of the Series A, Series B and Series C Bonds, the estimated FY 2026 assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured and utility), a delinquency reserve of 5%, and the surplus remaining in the fund. Since Alameda County does not release final assessed value figures until early August, the City is using preliminary values. Staff is confident that the preliminary values will not be materially different from the County’s final figure.

The City must establish a tax rate that will be sufficient to make debt service payments even if there are unusual levels of delinquency. The tax rate in FY 2026 is a decrease in the rate charged in FY 2025.

Because all taxes collected from the general obligation levy will be deposited in a special fund, and collections not used to pay debt service for the FY 2026 bond year will be retained in the fund to pay future obligations, the tax impact of any over-collection will be credited against the next debt service payments and the required levy.

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FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Affordable Housing CONSENT CALENDAR General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election) June 17, 2025

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It is recommended that the City Council authorize a FY 2026 tax rate of 0.0200% which will result in the following cost to the average homeowner during FY 2026:

Assessed
Value FY 2025 Tax FY 2026 Tax
$150,000 $37.05 $30.00
250,000 61.75 50.00
300,000 74.10 60.00
400,000 98.80 80.00
500,000 123.50 100.00
600,000 148.20 120.00
700,000 172.90 140.00
800,000 197.60 160.00
900,000 222.30 180.00
1,000,000 247.00 200.00

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

BACKGROUND
In November 2018, the residents of Berkeley voted for and approved Ballot Measure O, for the sum of $135,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds to create and preserve affordable housing for low-income households, working families, and individuals including teachers, seniors, veterans, the homeless, and persons with disabilities.

The first series of bonds was issued in April 2020. The second series was issued in May 2022 and the third series is anticipated to be issued in 2025.

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department, 510-981-7301 Attachments:
1: Ordinance
Annual Tax

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ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE

ON THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (MEASURE O, NOVEMBER 2018 ELECTION) IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2026 tax rate for debt service on the General Obligation Bonds is set at 0.0200%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on the estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2026 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $6,150,000 needed to make the March 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026 debt service payments on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds.

Section 4. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 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.

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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.berkeleycagov.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate funding the debt service on the Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0110%.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The tax levy of the recommended 0.0110% will result in estimated collections of $3,400,000. This amount will be sufficient to make the debt service payments on the 2017 Series A and 2021 Series B Bonds with debt service on March 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The 0.0110% tax rate for FY 2026 being set by the City Council is based on the current debt service of the Series A and Series B Bonds, the estimated FY 2026 assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured and utility), a delinquency reserve of 5%, and the surplus remaining in the fund. Since Alameda County does not release final assessed value figures until early August, the City is using preliminary values. Staff is confident that the preliminary values will not be materially different from the County’s final figure. The City must establish a tax rate that will be sufficient to make debt service payments even if there are unusual levels of delinquency. The tax rate in FY 2026 is a decrease in the rate charged in FY 2025.

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FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Infrastructure and CONSENT CALENDAR Facilities Improvements (Measure T1, November 2016 Election) June 17, 2025

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It is recommended that the City Council authorize a FY 2026 tax rate of 0.0110% which will result in the following cost to the average homeowner during FY 2026:

Annual Tax
Assessed
Value FY 2025 Tax FY 2026 Tax
$150,000 $20.40 $16.50
250,000 34.00 27.50
300,000 40.80 33.00
400,000 54.40 44.00
500,000 68.00 55.00
600,000 81.60 66.00
700,000 95.20 77.00
800,000 108.80 88.00
900,000 122.40 99.00
1,000,000 136.00 110.00

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

BACKGROUND
In November 2016, the residents of Berkeley voted for and approved Ballot Measure T1, for the sum of $100,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds to make infrastructure and facility improvements. The pace of financing and tax rate will be determined based on the overall growth of the City’s assessed value and the total outstanding general obligation bond debt service such that the total combined tax rate (for general obligation bond repayment will not exceed 0.0492% which represents the 10-year historical tax rate as of June 2016).

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department, 510-981-7301 Attachments:
1: Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE

ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (MEASURE T1, NOVEMBER 2016 ELECTION) IN THE CITY OF

BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2026 tax rate for debt service on the General Obligation Bonds is set at 0.0110%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on the estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2026 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $3,400,000 needed to make the March 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026 debt service payments on the proposed General Obligation Bonds.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department Subject: FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election)

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate for funding the debt service on the Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election) at 0.0040%.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The tax levy of the recommended 0.0040% will result in estimated collections of $1,250,000. This amount (along with existing funds on hand) is sufficient to make the debt service payments on March 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The 0.0040% tax rate for FY 2026 being set by the City Council is based on the debt service, the estimated FY 2026 assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured and utility), a delinquency reserve of 5%, and the surplus remaining in the fund. Since Alameda County does not release final assessed value figures until early August, the City is using preliminary values. Staff is confident that the preliminary values will not be materially different from the County's final figure. The City must establish a tax rate that will be sufficient to make debt service payments even if there are unusual levels of delinquency. The tax rate in FY 2026 is a decrease in the rate charged in FY 2025.

It is recommended that the City Council authorize a FY 2026 tax rate of 0.0040% which will result in the following cost to the average homeowner during FY 2026:

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FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood CONSENT CALENDAR Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation June 17, 2025 Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election)

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Annual Tax
Assessed
Value FY 2025 Tax FY 2026 Tax
$150,000 $7.20 $6.00
250,000 12.00 10.00
300,000 14.40 12.00
400,000 19.20 16.00
500,000 24.00 20.00
600,000 28.80 24.00
700,000 33.60 28.00
800,000 38.40 32.00
900,000 43.20 36.00
1,000,000 48.00 40.00

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

BACKGROUND
In November 2008, the residents of Berkeley voted for and approved Ballot Measure FF, in the sum of $26,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds to renovate, expand, and make seismic and access improvements at the four neighborhood branch libraries (excluding the Central Library).

The indebtedness on the total bonds issued of $26,000,000 is payable solely from the levy of an ad valorem tax against taxable property in the City. The proceeds of the bonds were used to renovate, expand, and make seismic and access improvements at the four neighborhood branch libraries (excluding the Central Library). $10,000,000 of the $26,000,000 in authorized bonds were issued in 2009, and the remaining $16,000,000 of bonds were issued in 2010. The tax rate above reflects the debt service payments for the fiscal year.

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department, 510-981-7301 Attachments:
1: Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

SETTING THE FY 2026 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE

NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCH LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (MEASURE FF, NOVEMBER 2008 ELECTION) IN THE CITY OF

BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2026 tax rate for the debt service on the General Obligation Bonds is set at 0.0040%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on the estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2026 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $1,250,000 needed to make the March 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026 debt service payments on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department Subject: FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E)

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency services for the disabled at $0.02229 (2.229 cents) per square foot of improvements.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The tax levy of the recommended $0.02229 will result in estimated collections of $1,882,839 for the fund. The increase in the tax rate of $0.00135 per square foot will result in a $2.56 annual increase for the citywide average 1900 square foot home.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The FY 2025 tax of $0.02094 is being adjusted by the Personal Income Growth increase in California of 6.44% (or $0.02229) as the voters approved the greater of the of the Consumer Price Index in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area of 1.30% or Personal Income Growth increase in California of 6.44%.

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the levy of a special tax of $0.02229 per square foot of all improvements in the City of Berkeley. The tax will result in a cost to taxpayers in the following average amounts during Fiscal Year 2026, as compared with amounts for FY 2025:

Square Feet
Annual Tax
FY 2026 FY 2025
1,200 26.75 $25.13
1,500 33.44 31.41
1,900 42.35 39.79
3,000 66.87 62.82
3,900 86.93 81.67
10,000 222.90 209.40

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FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled CONSENT CALENDAR June 17, 2025

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BACKGROUND
The Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Tax (Measure E) was passed by the voters in November 1998. The tax is used to provide emergency services and incidental case management for severely physically disabled persons. The City Council is authorized to increase the tax rate by the greater of the Consumer Price Index in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area or Personal Income Growth in California.

On November 3, 2024, over 88% of Berkeley voters approved Measure AA to re-authorize the City, for a period of four (4) years through FY 2028, to spend the emergency services for the severely disabled tax.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The City Council may consider maintaining the current tax rate of $0.02094 with projected revenue of $1,768,920 and no increase to property owners. Or, the City Council may consider increasing the tax rate by the Consumer Price Index in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area of 1.30%. This would result in projected revenue of $1,791,916 and a decrease of $2.05 for the citywide average 1900 square foot home.

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

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance Department, 981-7301
Attachments:
1: Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND EMERGENCY

SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2026 Tax Rate to fund emergency services for severely disabled persons is set at $0.02229 per square feet of improvements.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2026 will be $26.75 for a 1,200 square foot home and $66.87 for a 3,000 square foot home.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $1,882,839.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Tess Mayer, Director of Library Services
Henry Oyekanmi, Director of Finance
Subject: FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Relief Act

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt first reading of an ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate for the Library Relief Act of 2024, approved by Berkeley voters in the November 2024 election, for funding the provision of Library Services in the City of Berkeley at $0.06 (6.00 cents) per square foot for dwelling units and $0.09 (9.00 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The tax levy of the recommended $0.06 for dwelling units and $0.09 for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings will result in estimated collections of $5,600,000 for the Library Tax Fund. The tax rate of $0.06 for dwelling units and $0.09 for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings will result in a cost of $114.00 for the citywide average 1900 square foot dwelling and $171.00 for all other property of similar size.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
On November 5, 2024, Berkeley Citizens approved the Library Relief Act of 2024 with

78.55% approval. The measure recommends a tax levy of $0.06 for dwelling units and $0.09 for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings which will result in estimated collections of $5,600,000 for the Library Tax Fund.

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the levy of this special tax of $0.06 per square foot for dwelling units and of $0.09 for all other property in the City of Berkeley.

The tax will result in a cost to taxpayers in the following average amounts during FY 2026:

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FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: CONSENT CALENDAR
Fund the Provision of Library Services June 17, 2025

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Dwelling
Units
All Other
Properties Square Feet
FY26 FY26
1,200 $72.00 $108.00
1,500 90 135
1,900 114 171
3,000 180 270
3,900 234 351
10,000 600 900

BACKGROUND
On November 5, 2024, over 78% of Berkeley voters approved Measure X to authorize an additional tax, the Library Relief Act of 2024. Both require the tax rate be approved by City Council on an annual basis.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Implementing voter approved measure.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

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

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director of Finance, 981-7301
Tess Mayer, Director of Library Services, 981-6195
Attachments:
1: Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND THE PROVISION OF LIBRARY RELIEF ACT OF 2024 IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2026 Tax Rate to support usual and current expenses of operating library services is set at $0.06 per square foot for dwelling units and $0.09 per square foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2026 will be $90.00 for a 1,500 square foot dwelling and $135.00 for all other property of similar size.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $5,600,000.

Section 5. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of Old City Hall, 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.

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Internal
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.ci.berkeley.ca.us/manager

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution to recommend that the Berkeley City Council set the FY 2026 tax rate for funding the provision of Library Services in the City of Berkeley at $0.2980 (29.80 cents) per square foot for dwelling units and $0.4506 (45.06 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The tax levy of the recommended $0.2980 for dwelling units and $0.4506 for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings will result in estimated collections of $28,150,805 for the Library Tax Fund. The increase in the tax rate of $0.0180 for dwelling units and $0.0273 for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings will result in an increase of $34.20 for the citywide average 1900 square foot dwelling and $51.87 for all other property of similar size.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The FY 2026 tax of $0.2980 for dwelling units and $0.4506 for all other property are being adjusted by the Personal Income Growth factor in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area of 6.440%, as the voters approved the greater of that or the Consumer Price Index in California of 1.300%. In addition, the Board of Library Trustees recommends that the City Council adjust the tax rate by 6.440%.

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the levy of a special tax of $0.2980 per square foot for dwelling units and of $0.4506 for all other property in the City of Berkeley.

The tax will result in a cost to taxpayers in the following average amounts during FY 2026, as compared with amounts for FY 2025:

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Internal
FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: CONSENT CALENDAR
Fund the Provision of Library Services June 17, 2025

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Annual Tax – Dwelling Units Annual Tax – All Other PropertiesSquare Feet FY26 FY25 FY26 FY25
1,200 $357.60 $335.96 $540.72 $508.00
1,500 447.00 419.95 675.90 635.00
1,900 566.20 531.94 856.14 804.33
3,000 894.00 839.91 1,351.80 1,270.00
3,900 1,162.20 1,091.88 1,757.34 1,65.00
10,000 2,979.99 2,799.69 4,506.00 4,233.33

BACKGROUND
The Central Library and neighborhood branch libraries received approximately 98% of their FY 2025 funding through a citywide special tax (referred to as the Library Relief Act of 1980) of $0.2800 per square foot on all improvements to residential real property in the City of Berkeley, and $0.4233 per square foot on all improvements to industrial, commercial, and institutional real property. The purpose of this voter-approved tax is to provide a stable revenue source to maintain the provision of library services at a consistent level, and which permits the purchase of library materials at levels which are commensurate with the libraries’ hours of service, staffing and patron needs.

On November 5, 2024, Berkeley voters approved Measure AA to re-authorize the City, for a period of four (4) years through FY 2028, to spend the Library Services tax as approved by the voters.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Adopting the Personal Income Growth factor in California would contribute an incremental increase of approximately $1,359,405 to projected FY 2026 revenue over that of the per capita April Consumer Price Index in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The fiscal impact on the Library Tax Fund of adopting the per capita April Consumer Price Index in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area of 1.300% instead of the Personal Income Growth factor in California of 6.440% would be a reduction of $1,359,405 in projected FY 2026 library tax receipts.

The fiscal impact on the Library Tax Fund of forgoing an adjustment to the fiscal year’s library tax rate would be a reduction of $1,703,224 in projected FY 2026 library tax receipts when compared to the recommendation.

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director of Finance, 981-7301
Tess Mayer, Director of Library Services, 981-6195

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Internal
FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: CONSENT CALENDAR
Fund the Provision of Library Services June 17, 2025

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Attachments:
1: Ordinance

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Internal
ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND LIBRARY

SERVICES TAX IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2026 Tax Rate to support usual and current expenses of operating library services is set at $0.2980 per square foot for dwelling units and $0.4506 per square foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2026 will be $447.00 for a 1,500 square foot dwelling and $675.90 for all other property of similar size.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $28,150,804.

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Internal
Public Works Department
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-6300 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Terrance Davis, Director, Public Works
Subject: Cooperative Agreement: Downtown Berkeley Bike Station

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to establish a new Cooperative Agreement, expiring on June 30, 2026, with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the continued operation of the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in its Center Street Garage location, provide funding for FY26 and past due funding for FY24 and FY25, for a total not to exceed amount of $255,000.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The City’s contribution to the Bike Station operations, by way of the cooperative agreement, is not to exceed $165,500 for past due payments for FY24 and FY25 and $89,500 for FY26, for a total contract amount not to exceed $255,000. The funding necessary to fund this agreement is available in the FY26 Budget, Fund 501-Capital Improvements and Fund 135-Measure BB-Bike and Pedestrian.

The City’s contribution accounts for approximately 39% of the Bike Station expenses.

BART contributes the remainder of the funding. This is consistent with past cooperative agreements.

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Downtown Berkeley Bike Station Estimated Operating Expenses FY21 FY22 FY23
FY21-23
Total FY24 FY25 FY26
FY24-26
Total
Rent $49,200 $49,350 $49,350 $147,900 $49,350 $50,337 $50,337 $150,024 eLock
Software
License $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $10,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $10,500 Kiosk
Maintenance $1,125 $1,500 $1,500 $4,125 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $4,500 BikeHub
Valet $118,560 $132,230 $129,168 $379,958 $133,095 $139,414 $147,056 $419,565 Self-park $16,800 $18,738 $18,737 $54,275 $18,860 $19,755 $20,838 $59,453 TOTAL: $189,185 $205,318 $202,255 $596,758 $206,305 $214,506 $223,231 $644,042 Actual Proposed
BART Share $114,185 $130,318 $127,255 $371,758 $130,305 $125,006 $133,731 $389,042 BART % 60.4% 63.5% 62.9% 62.3% 63.2% 58.3% 59.9% 60.4%
City Share $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $225,000 $76,000 $89,500 $89,500 $255,000 City % 39.6% 36.5 37.1% 37.7% 36.8% 41.7% 40.1% 39.6%

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Downtown Berkeley Bike Station has been in continuous operation since 1999. The City of Berkeley has supported operations through a fund transfer agreement with BART since 2009. This funds transfer is codified as a Cooperative Agreement.

The Bike Station in the Center Street Garage has room to park 330 bicycles – 282 valet spots and 48 self-park. According to BART, in FY24 the Bike Station parked about 2,300 bikes per month. The existing service has strong utilization rates, and is frequently parked to capacity by commuters, university and high school students, shoppers, Downtown Berkeley’s theaters goers, and others experiencing local cultural attractions.

The City’s funding is critical for the continued operations of the Bike Station. From FY 2021 to FY 2023, the City has contributed $75,000 on an annual basis. With inflation and rising costs of goods and labor, BART has requested that the City’s increase its percentage of funding contribution for the program to $76,000 in FY 2024 and then $89,500 in FY 2025 and FY 2026 annually. Usage has rebounded from pandemic- related closures and more commuters, transit riders, visitors, shoppers and Berkeley High School students are expected to use it. Staff recommends that the City’s share of

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funding rise at this time. Usage is expected to increase, and the Bike Station will not be able to adequately serve the public without the City’s funding.

Under the new cooperative agreement, BART would continue to manage day-to-day operations of the Bike Station including performing its obligations under the Lease (which expires in 2036), reviewing and monitoring any sublease agreements, and managing the private company that operates the Bike Station – BikeHub.

The Cooperative Agreement for the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station is a Strategic Plan Priority Project, advancing our goals to provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities and be a global leader in addressing climate change, advancing environmental justice, and protecting the environment.

BACKGROUND
The Bike Station originally opened in 1999 on the concourse level of the Downtown Berkeley BART station. In 2010, it moved to a storefront located at 2208 Shattuck Avenue. It moved to the Center Street Garage when the new facility opened in 2018.

Provision of secure bicycle parking in the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station supports multiple policies in the Berkeley Bicycle Plan; Berkeley Climate Action Plan Goal #5:

Accelerate Implementation of the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Plans; Berkeley General Plan Policy T-43, which calls for expansion of the supply of secure bicycle parking near transit hubs and in commercial areas; and the following specific Downtown Area Plan Policy measures:

Policy AC-5.2: Bicycle Parking. Increase the availability of convenient, secure and attractive short- and long-term bicycle parking throughout Downtown. a) Increase the availability of secured bicycle parking throughout Downtown, particularly in areas of high use, including bicycle parking options that are sheltered and/or attended.
d) Promote the creation of an at-grade attended or automated bicycle-parking service. Work with BART to consider replacing the existing bicycle station with a joint City/BART aboveground facility, perhaps in a storefront on Shattuck Avenue.

The bike station provides two types of secure bike parking. BikeHub, under contract with BART, provides free valet bike parking Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm.

BikeHub also operates eLock BikeLink secure bike parking, a swipe card-accessible bike parking area, which is open seven days a week, 24-hours a day. Parking costs five cents an hour from 8am to 8pm weekdays and 3-cents an hour all other times.

Since the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station’s opening, the City and BART’s investment has been critical to keeping this service open for the public. The Bike Station operator, BikeHub, has revenue generating services, such as retail sales of bicycle equipment

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and bicycle repairs as well as a café area, all of which help defray annual operating costs. Still, without funding from the City of Berkeley and BART, the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station would operate at an $8,000 monthly deficit. The City’s funding will continue to keep the Bike Station viable.

The last Bike Station Cooperative Agreement between the City and BART expired on June 30, 2023. Due to staff turnover and vacancies, the City has not had the capacity to work on a new agreement until now. During FY24 and FY25, BART covered the City’s share of operational costs with the understanding that the new agreement would pay these past due expenses and future costs as outlined above. Though past agreements have been for three years, the City and BART may consider longer term agreements in the future.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
According to BART, the Bike Station securely parks approximately 2,300 bicycles per month. Each of the associated bicycle trips is free of greenhouse gas emissions and thus reduces emissions compared to the more polluting motorized modes of transportation that could have been chosen for many of these trips had secure bicycle parking not been available. This helps achieve the Berkeley Climate Action Plan target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80-percent below year 2000 levels by 2050. The plan states that, in order to meet these targets, “Transportation modes such as public transit, walking and bicycling must become the primary means of fulfilling our mobility needs.” More specifically, Goal #5: Accelerate Implementation of the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Plans has an implementation action to “Expand and improve secure bicycle parking at all Berkeley BART stations and bus stops.”

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Despite the City’s successful expansion of on-street bicycle parking, there continues to be a shortage of adequate bicycle parking in the downtown area, especially secure, long- term bicycle parking of the type offered at the Downtown Bike Station. Supporting the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station will help serve that demand while helping the City to meet its Climate Action Plan targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2017 and 2018, the City designed and constructed approximately $310,000 of purpose-built capital improvements in the Center Street Garage for bike parking, including bike racks for valet bicycle parking and an area for bicycle lockers, a bicycle accessory retail area and a café area, including electrical connections and plumbing.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
In the short term, the City could choose not to enter into a new Bike Station cooperative agreement with BART. As a result, the Downtown Bike Station would likely close. BART management has indicated that BART would not assume the City’s current portion of Bike Station operating costs.

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CONTACT PERSON
Wahid Amiri, Deputy Director, Public Works, (510) 981-6396 Noah Budnick, Senior Management Analyst, Public Works, (510) 981-7069 Attachments:
1: Resolution
Exhibit A: Cooperative Agreement: Downtown Berkeley Bike Station

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

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: DOWNTOWN BERKELEY BIKE STATION
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2008 by Authorization No. 28 12/8/08, Council authorized Contract No. 8550 with Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for $60,000 annually for a sum not to exceed $300,000 to provide operations funding through June 30, 2014 for a Downtown Berkeley Bike Station Expansion; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015 by Resolution 67,032-N.S., Council authorized Contract No. 9965 with BART for $60,000 annually for a sum not to exceed $120,000 to provide operations funding through June 30, 2016 for the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station; and WHEREAS, on July 25, 2017 by Resolution 68,127-N.S., Council authorized Contract No. 10829 with BART for $60,000 annually for a sum not to exceed $120,000 to provide operations funding through June 30, 2018 for the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station; and WHEREAS, the funding under the contract approved in July 2017 was expended to operate the Bike Station in FY17 and FY18; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2022 by Resolution 70,200-N.S., Council authorized contract No. 32300153 with BART for $225,000 for three years of funding for the continued operation of the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station at its location in the Center Street Garage through June 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, provision of secure bicycle parking in the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station supports multiple policies in the Berkeley Bicycle Plan; Berkeley Climate Action Plan Goal #5: Accelerate Implementation of the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Plans; Berkeley General Plan Policy T-43 that calls for expansion of the supply of secure bicycle parking near transit hubs and in commercial areas; and the multiple Downtown Area Plan transportation policy measures; and
WHEREAS, executing a cooperative agreement with BART to provide funding for an additional three years of operation of the Downtown Bike Station at its new Center Street Garage location will enable the provision of continued secure bicycle parking services in Downtown Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, funding of $165,500 for past due payments for FY24 and FY25 and funding of $89,500 for FY26 are subject to appropriation in the FY 26 Mid-Biennial Budget Update.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizes the City Manager to make two years of past due payments and execute a one- year cooperative agreement with BART, in an amount not to exceed $255,000 for the continued operation of the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station at its location in the Center

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Street Garage through June 30, 2026. A record copy of the contract and any amendments is to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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Exhibit A: Cooperative Agreement: Downtown Berkeley Bike Station

FUND TRANSFER AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the _____ day of ________________ 2025, by and between the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT (“BART” or “District”) and the CITY OF BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA (“City”).

RECITALS

THIS AGREEMENT is made with reference to the following facts:

A. On August 20, 2010, BART and the City entered into a first Fund Transfer and Cooperative Agreement for a new bicycle station facility (“Bike Station”) near the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. The City agreed to contribute funding to support the operating costs of the Bike Station for a five-year period beginning July 1, 2009 and ending July 1, 2014.

B. On June 23, 2015, BART and the City entered into a second Fund Transfer and Cooperative Agreement for continued operation of the Bike Station near the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. The City agreed to continue to contribute funding to support the operating costs of the Bike Station for a two-year period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2016 for a total not to exceed $120,000.

C. On January 19, 2018, BART and the City entered into a third Fund Transfer and Cooperative Agreement for continued operation of the Bike Station near the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. The City agreed to continue to contribute funding to support the operating costs of the Bike Station for a two-year period beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2018 for a total not to exceed $120,000, including $60,000 for FY17 and up to $60,000 for FY18, prorated based on the number of months before the planned move of the Bike Station to the new Center Street Garage at the end of FY18.

D. On February 21, 2021, BART and the City entered into a fourth Fund Transfer and Cooperative Agreement for continued operation of the Bike Station near the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. To help support the operating costs of the Bike Station for fiscal years 2021 through 2023, beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023, the City agreed to contribute $75,000 annually for a total not to exceed $225,000.

E. Per the 2010, 2015, and 2018 Cooperative Agreements, BART managed the Bike Station facility with approximately 4,000 rentable square feet of space at 2208 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California since July 1, 2009. The Bike Station on Shattuck Avenue provided parking for 283 bicycles (170 in the attended area

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and 113 in the adjacent self-serve area). In addition, the Shattuck Bike Station provided ancillary services for bicycle commuters, including bicycle maintenance and repair, bicycle rentals, sale of bicycle accessories, and community bicycle education classes.

F. The Bike Station was relocated in December 2018 from 2208 Shattuck Avenue to a newly constructed space owned by the City of Berkeley at 2023 Center Street (the “Premises”) in the new Center Street Garage. This new Bike Station facility has parking for 326 bikes (282 in the valet area and 48 in the self-park area) and space built for ancillary services for bicycle commuters, including bicycle maintenance and repair, bicycle rentals, and sale of bicycle accessories.

G. Performance evaluations and measures of the Bike Station operations have found that, despite the lasting effects of Covid 19 on BART ridership and bike access to BART, the Center Street location of the Bike Station has been utilized to substantial capacity and remains financially viable.

H. After an initial lease period of two years, BART entered into a 15-year Lease agreement with the City of Berkeley for the Premises at 2023 Center Street, commencing February 1, 2021 and expiring January 31, 2036.

I. On August 1, 2013, BART initially entered into a Management Services Agreement (the “MSA”) with an operator (“Operator”), whereby Operator, among other things, manages and operates the Bike Station facilities at the Premises, in addition to providing similar bicycle operation services at eight other BART stations. The initial MSA was extended through October 31, 2021 and BART subsequently competitively bid and awarded a new five-year MSA through October 31, 2026. The annual compensation under the new MSA is approximately $570,000 and 20-25% of the compensation is allocable to the staffing and management of the Berkeley Bike Stations.

J. BART has committed to partially fund the Lease and operating expenses incurred under the MSA for FY24 through FY26, as set forth below.

K. City has agreed to provide $76,000 in FY24 and $89,500 per year in FY26 and FY26, for a total not to exceed $255,000 in funding for the Bike Station’s FY24 through FY26 operating expenses as set forth below in this Agreement. It is not the intent of the City or BART that City be a co-party to the MSA, and nothing contained in this Agreement is to be construed as any other business relationship between the parties other than the contractual relationship as expressly set forth herein.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

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1. BART Responsibilities. For FY24 through FY26, BART agrees to fund all Bike Station expenses in excess of the City’s contribution. BART further agrees to manage and assume responsibility for the Bike Station including performing its obligations under the Lease and managing the MSA.

2. City Responsibilities. City has committed $76,000 in FY24 and $89,500 per year in FY26 and FY26, for a total not to exceed $255,000, to provide funding for the Bike Station, as evidenced by a resolution of the Berkeley City Council dated ________, a copy of which is appended hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. BART will submit an annual invoice to City for payment no later than April 30 of each year. City will pay BART within 90 days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.

3. Bicycle Retail and Other Ancillary Services; Separation of Public and Private Interests. The Bike Station will provide certain retail services to bicycle commuters, including service and repair of bicycles and sale of bicycle accessories. The retail bicycle services at the Bike Station will operate from the Bicycle Retail Area of the Premises to be leased to BART. Operator is required to ensure that any retail activities are approved by BART and do not detract from the core function of the Bike Station as a secure bicycle parking facility.

4. Operations of the Bike Station. As described herein and in the Lease, initial core hours of operation for the Bicycle Valet and Bicycle Retail Areas of the Bike Station, including bicycle maintenance and repair services, retail sale of bicycle commuter parts and accessories, bicycle rentals, and coffee retail sales will be from 7 am to 7pm Monday through Friday, year-round, excluding holidays as stipulated in the MSA. Bike Station valet and retail service may include seasonal operations on Saturdays at the discretion of the Operator, subject to BART and City agreement. The BikeLink Space will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Changes to hours of operation are subject to BART and City agreement.

5. Termination. BART or City may, in their sole discretion, notwithstanding the Lease, choose to close the Bike Station at the Premises after June 30, 2021, if sufficient funding is not secured for operating costs beyond that date. To avoid closure, BART will seek, but does not guarantee, BART Board approval of funding to subsidize future years’ expenses at the Premises. City will also seek, but does not guarantee, continued funding for future years’ expenses at the Premises.

6. Fixtures of the Bike Station after Termination or upon Relocation from the Premises. If the Bike Station is closed per the Termination provisions of this Agreement, BART will move at its sole costs and expense all Bike Station personal property funded by the Safe Routes to Transit Grant No. 20.15 (bicycle parking racks, security devices, lighting, or any other moveable physical improvements which were not permanently affixed to the Premises) to another location, to support transit use subject to applicable grant requirements. Prior to

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considering other locations, if feasible, BART will use best efforts to move the personal property for use at a relocated Berkeley Bike Station.

7. BART Indemnity. BART hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees (individually and collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, liens, levies, costs and expenses of whatever nature, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (collectively “Claims”), which Indemnitees may suffer or incur or to which Indemnitees may become subject by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, loss of use of property, economic loss or otherwise occurring as a result of or allegedly caused by BART’s performance of or failure to perform any services under this Agreement.

If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnitees by reason of any of the matters against which BART has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as provided above, BART, upon notice from City, shall defend Indemnitees at BART’s expense by counsel acceptable to City, such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first paid for any of the matters to which Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification in order to be so indemnified. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

8. City Indemnity. City hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless BART, its officers, directors, agents, volunteers and employees (individually and collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, liens, levies, costs and expenses of whatever nature, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (collectively “Claims”), which Indemnitees may suffer or incur or to which Indemnitees may become subject by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, loss of use of property, economic loss or otherwise occurring as a result of or allegedly caused by City’s performance of or failure to perform any services under this Agreement.

If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnitees by reason of any of the matters against which City has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as provided above, City, upon notice from BART, shall defend Indemnitees at City’s expense by counsel acceptable to BART, such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first paid for any of the matters to which Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification in order to be so indemnified. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

9. Nondiscrimination. BART shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of this Agreement. BART shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of U.S. Department of Transportation-assisted contracts. Failure by BART to carry

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out these requirements is a material breach of this Agreement, which may result in the termination of this Agreement or such other remedy as is deemed appropriate.

In connection with the performance of services under this Agreement, BART shall not, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or age, discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by Federal, State or local laws.

For purposes of this Section 14, “sexual orientation” shall mean a preference for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality; or having a history of, or being identified with, any such preference.

10. Assignment. Neither BART nor City shall assign any rights nor transfer any obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other and any such unauthorized assignment or transfer shall be void.

11. BART and City Warranties. BART and City make no warranties, representations or agreements, either express or implied, beyond such as are explicitly stated herein.

12. BART Representative. Except when approval or other action is required to be given or taken by the Board of Directors of BART, Heath Maddox, or such person or persons as he shall designate in writing from time to time, shall represent and act for BART.

13. Notices. All communications relating to the day-to-day activities of the Bike Station shall be exchanged between BART’s designated representative and City’s representative. All other notices and communications deemed by either party to be necessary or desirable to be given to the other party shall be in writing and may be given by personal delivery to a representative of the parties or by mailing the same, postage prepaid, or transmitting it by commercial courier, addressed as follows:

To BART: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Customer Access Department
2150 Webster Street, 8th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Attention: Heath Maddox

To City: City of Berkeley
Public Works Department, Transportation Division
1947 Center Street, 4th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Attention: Noah Budnick

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The address to which mailings are to be made may be changed from time-to-time by notice mailed as described above. Any notice given by mail shall be deemed given on the day after that on which it is deposited in the United States Mail as provided above, and if given by commercial courier as of the date accepted by the addressee.

14. Binding on Successors. All the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors, assigns, and legal representatives.

15. Applicable Law. This Agreement, its interpretation, and all work performed hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts to be performed within the State, without reference to conflicts of law principles.

16. Modification. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by written instrument signed by both BART and City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written.

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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID

TRANSIT DISTRICT

CITY OF BERKELEY

By: Val Menotti

_____________________________

By: _____________________

______________________________

Title: Assistant General Manager,
Planning & Development
Title: City Manager

Approved As To Form:

By: _______________________

_______________________________

By: _______________________

______________________________

Title: Attorney, Office of the General
Counsel
Title:

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Terrance Davis, Director, Public Works Department Subject: Approving Proposed Projects Anticipated to be paid for by the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2025-26

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving a proposed list of projects that will utilize funding from the State of California’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and authorize the City Manager to submit the proposed list to the California Transportation Commission.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Based on information provided by CaliforniaCityFinance.com and the League of California Cities, the City of Berkeley can expect to collect an estimated $3,346,764 in Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, Fund 127-State Transportation Tax. No budgetary action is required at this time. RMRA appropriations will be allocated during the adoption of the FY 2026 Budget.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
California Senate Bill 1 (SB1), signed into law on April 28, 2017, increased certain vehicle fuel and registration taxes and fees, a portion of which is distributed to jurisdictions. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) requires jurisdictions to submit annual documentation that RMRA funds were specifically adopted for allowed local streets and roads purposes. In order to receive this funding, the City is required to annually submit to the State a list of projects anticipated to be completed. For FY 2026, the CTC requires the submission of a list of projects proposed to be funded with RMRA by July 1, 2025.

The adoption of the attached resolution by Council is a CTC requirement for RMRA funding; however, the provided project list is a plan and RMRA allows for the funding of projects not included in this list as long as they meet RMRA’s requirements. Council adoption meets the public input requirement.

Complete streets improvements such as bike lanes, curb ramps, and pedestrian crossing improvements are allowable uses of RMRA funds. In addition to the previously designated projects listed in last year’s Resolution No. 71,414–N.S., which will have RMRA expenditures taking place in FY 2026, staff has selected the FY 2026 Street

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Approving Proposed Projects Anticipated to be Paid for by the State’s CONSENT CALENDAR Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2025-26 June 17, 2025

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Rehabilitation projects for use of RMRA. The projects are summarized below, and the complete list is provided in the Resolution (Attachment 1).

Pavement maintenance or rehabilitation as part of the FY 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (PWENST2601). Selected segments include:
 Segment 1, Acton St from Ward St to Russell St (0.22 miles) – Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 2, Acton St from Russell St to Ashby Ave (0.09 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 3, Addison St from Aquatic Park to Railroad Crossing (0.09 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 4, Addison St from Railroad Crossing to 4th St (0.06 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 5, Addison St from 4th St to Curtis St (0.58 miles) – Reconstruction of the street pavement. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 6, Alcatraz Ave from Sacramento St to Adeline St (0.35 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 7, Alcatraz Ave from Adeline St to City Limit (0.17 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 8, Colusa Ave from Solano Ave to Marin Ave (0.13 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 9, Dohr St from Ward St to Ashby Ave (0.31 miles) – Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.

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Approving Proposed Projects Anticipated to be Paid for by the State’s CONSENT CALENDAR Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2025-26 June 17, 2025

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 Segment 10, Francisco St from Sacramento St to Martin Luther King Jr Way (0.49 miles) – Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 11, Grizzly Peak Blvd from Hill Rd to East City Limit (0.48 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 12, Harmon St from Sacramento St to Adeline St (0.38 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 13, Marin Ave from West City Limit to The Circle (0.53 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 14, Martin Luther King Jr Way from Yolo Ave to University Ave (1.05 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 15, Martin Luther King Jr Way from University Ave to Allston Way (0.19 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15- year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 16, Martin Luther King Jr Way from Allston Way to Ashby Ave (1.02 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 17, Martin Luther King Jr Way from Ashby Ave to Woolsey St/Adeline St (0.19 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 18, Monterey Ave from Marin Ave to The Alameda (0.08 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 19, Oregon St from Park St to Sacramento St (0.19 miles) – Reconstruction of the street pavement. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.

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 Segment 20, Russell St from Park St to Sacramento St (0.19 miles) – Reconstruction of the street pavement. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 21, Sacramento St from Hopkins St to Cedar St (0.31 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 22, Sacramento St from Cedar St to Virginia St (0.13 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 23, Sacramento St from Virginia St to University Ave (0.30 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 24, Solano Ave from Tulare Ave to The Alameda (0.28 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 25, Solano Ave from The Alameda to Contra Costa Ave (0.10 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 26, Northbrae Tunnel (Solano Ave) from Contra Costa Ave to Del Norte St (0.27 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 27, The Alameda from Solano Ave to Hopkins St (0.44 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 28, The Alameda from Hopkins St to Yolo Ave (0.04 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 29, Thousand Oaks Blvd from Colusa Ave to Arlington Ave (0.53 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10- year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.

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The continuing project with FY 2025 RMRA funding to be expended in FY 2026 is:

Pavement maintenance or rehabilitation as part of the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project (PWENST2501). Selected segments include:
 Segment 1, Allston Way from Milvia St to Shattuck Ave (0.14 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 2, Arlington Ave from North City Limit to The Circle (1.07 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 3, Bancroft Way from San Pablo Ave to Sacramento St (0.50 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 4, Bancroft Way from Sacramento St to Martin Luther King Jr Way (0.50 miles)– Light Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.
 Segment 5, California St from Oregon St to Ashby Ave (0.18 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 6, Euclid Ave from Bayview Pl to Hearst Ave (0.45 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 7, Harmon St from Idaho St to Sacramento St (0.19 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 8, Haste St from Piedmont Ave to Shattuck Ave (0.87 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 9, Keeler Ave from Marin Ave to Poppy Ln (0.31 miles) – Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 10, Mathews St from Ward St to Russell St (0.23 miles) – Light

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Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 11, Mendocino Ave from Arlington Ave to Los Angeles Ave (0.26 miles) –Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 12, Mendocino Pl from Mendocino Ave to Los Angeles Ave (0.02 miles) –Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 13, Oregon St from San Pablo Ave to Mabel St (0.15 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 14, Oregon St from California St to Martin Luther King Jr Way (0.34 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15- year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 15, Park St from Ward St to Burnett St (0.26 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 16, Russell St from San Pablo Ave to Park St (0.23 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 17, Sacramento St from University Ave to Dwight Way (0.57 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 18, Sacramento St from Dwight Way to Oregon St (0.44 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 19, Sacramento St from Fairview St to South City Limit (0.14 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 20, The Uplands Extension from the Uplands to end (0.08 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.

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 Segment 21, Wallace St from Ward St to Russell St (0.23 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 22, Woodmont Ave from Rosemont Ave to Vistamont Ave (0.25 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 23, Wildcat Canyon Rd from Grizzly Peak to The Spiral (1.16 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.

BACKGROUND
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system. SB1 provides for the deposit of various funds for the program in the RMRA, which SB1 created in the State Transportation Fund, including the following:
 Revenues attributable to a $0.12 per gallon increase in the motor vehicle fuel (gasoline) tax imposed by the bill with an inflation adjustment;  50% of a $0.20 per gallon increase in the diesel excise tax, with an inflation adjustment;
 A portion of a new transportation improvement fee imposed under the Vehicle License Fee Law with a varying fee between $25 and $175 based on vehicle value and with an inflation adjustment; and
 A new $100 annual vehicle registration fee applicable only to zero-emission vehicles model year 2020 and later, with an inflation adjustment.

The fuel excise tax increases took effect on November 1, 2017, the transportation improvement fee took effect on January 1, 2018, and the zero-emission vehicle registration fee took effect on July 1, 2020.

Similar to the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA), the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) is continuously appropriated, and apportioned on a monthly basis. There is not a set monthly amount as it is use-based. The first apportionments to the City of Berkeley were received in February 2018.

According to the applicable California Streets and Highways Code, eligible projects “shall be prioritized for expenditure on basic road maintenance and road rehabilitation projects, and on critical safety projects”. There is no use-it-or-lose-it requirement in SB1, so multi-year projects are eligible. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
 Road maintenance and rehabilitation
 Safety projects
 Railroad grade separations

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 Complete streets components, including active transportation, bike/pedestrian, transit facilities, and stormwater capture projects, in conjunction with an allowable project
 Traffic control devices
 Match for state/federal funds for eligible projects
SB1 requires cities and counties to provide basic project reporting to the CTC annually for projects to be funded through the RMRA. On August 16, 2017, the CTC adopted annual reporting guidelines for this funding. The guidelines require jurisdictions to submit documentation annually to show that RMRA funds were specifically adopted for allowed local streets and roads purposes and also requires the submission of a list of projects proposed to be funded with RMRA during the fiscal year. The legislation also requires an annual expenditure report on work completed during the previous fiscal year to be submitted no later than October 31st.

Utilization of RMRA funding supports the City’s Strategic Plan goal of creating a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared city and providing state-of-the-art, well maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

The designation of the streets listed in this report are driven by State reporting requirements and were adopted by Council as a part of the Five-Year (2024-2028) Paving Plan on November 28, 2023 (Resolution No. 71,120–N.S). Given this, street or transportation projects in the City Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that may be funded by City of Berkeley Measure FF or Alameda County Measure BB funds, are not included.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
RMRA funds will benefit all modes of transportation by improving road surfaces for bicyclists and transit riders as well as for auto riders, which could result in lessening greenhouse gas emissions.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
A project list is required to be adopted by City Council in order for the City to receive RMRA disbursements from the State Controller's office. Staff proposes use of RMRA funds for maintenance or rehabilitation of local streets as part of the FY 2026 Street Rehabilitation (PWENST2601). It should be noted that the provided project list is a plan; in the end-of-year reporting on actual spending of RMRA funds, the CTC allows for the completion of projects not included in this list as long as they meet RMRA requirements.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
No reasonable alternative exists as the City’s pavement condition is currently in the “at risk” category as defined by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and is in need of continued maintenance and rehabilitation.

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CONTACT PERSON
Terrence Salonga, Associate Civil Engineer, Public Works (510) 981-6447 Ronald Nevels, Manager of Engineering, Public Works (510) 981-6439 Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Five-Year (2024-2028) Paving Plan

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

RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROJECTS ANTICIPATED TO BE PAID FOR BY THE STATE’S ROAD AND MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF BERKELEY FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City must approve by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $3,346,764 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from SB 1; and WHEREAS, this is the ninth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a public process to ensure public input into the community’s street priorities and the project list; and WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will be used by the City for basic street maintenance and rehabilitation, critical safety projects on local roadways, and pedestrian safety and transportation projects throughout the City this year and for similar projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in the low end of the fair condition category, and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system, and improve their bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety; and

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WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide; and
WHEREAS, the following list of proposed projects is anticipated to be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

FY 26 Street Rehabilitation (PWENST2601)
 Segment 1, Acton St from Ward St to Russell St (0.22 miles) – Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 2, Acton St from Russell St to Ashby Ave (0.09 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 3, Addison St from Aquatic Park to Railroad Crossing (0.09 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 4, Addison St from Railroad Crossing to 4th St (0.06 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 5, Addison St from 4th St to Curtis St (0.58 miles) – Reconstruction of the street pavement. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 6, Alcatraz Ave from Sacramento St to Adeline St (0.35 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 7, Alcatraz Ave from Adeline St to City Limit (0.17 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 8, Colusa Ave from Solano Ave to Marin Ave (0.13 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.

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 Segment 9, Dohr St from Ward St to Ashby Ave (0.31 miles) – Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 10, Francisco St from Sacramento St to Martin Luther King Jr Way (0.49 miles) – Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 11, Grizzly Peak Blvd from Hill Rd to East City Limit (0.48 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 12, Harmon St from Sacramento St to Adeline St (0.38 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 13, Marin Ave from West City Limit to The Circle (0.53 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 14, Martin Luther King Jr Way from Yolo Ave to University Ave (1.05 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 15, Martin Luther King Jr Way from University Ave to Allston Way (0.19 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15- year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 16, Martin Luther King Jr Way from Allston Way to Ashby Ave (1.02 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 17, Martin Luther King Jr Way from Ashby Ave to Woolsey St/Adeline St (0.19 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
 Segment 18, Monterey Ave from Marin Ave to The Alameda (0.08 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 5 to 7-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.

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 Segment 19, Oregon St from Park St to Sacramento St (0.19 miles) – Reconstruction of the street pavement. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 20, Russell St from Park St to Sacramento St (0.19 miles) – Reconstruction of the street pavement. The work will provide a 20-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 21, Sacramento St from Hopkins St to Cedar St (0.31 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.  Segment 22, Sacramento St from Cedar St to Virginia St (0.13 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

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 Segment 29, Thousand Oaks Blvd from Colusa Ave to Arlington Ave (0.53 miles) – Heavy Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10- year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.

The following previously proposed and approved projects may utilize FY 2025-26 Funds Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State the City’s intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

FY 25 Street Rehabilitation (PWENST2501)
 Segment 1, Allston Way from Milvia St to Shattuck Ave (0.14 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 8, Haste St from Piedmont Ave to Shattuck Ave (0.87 miles) – Heavy

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Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 10, Mathews St from Ward St to Russell St (0.23 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 11, Mendocino Ave from Arlington Ave to Los Angeles Ave (0.26 miles) –Reconstruction of the street. The work will provide a 20-year useful life.

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 Segment 19, Sacramento St from Fairview St to South City Limit (0.14 miles) – Heavy Rehabilitation of the street pavement. The work will provide a 15-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 20, The Uplands Extension from the Uplands to end (0.08 miles) – Light Maintenance of the street pavement. The work will provide a 7 to 10-year useful life. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.  Segment 21, Wallace St from Ward St to Russell St (0.23 miles) – Light Rehabilitation of the street. The work will provide a 7 to 13-year useful life.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to submit the list of proposed projects to the California Transportation Commission as required by Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

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Civic Arts Commission
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 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Civic Arts Commission
Submitted by: Cameron Woo, Chairperson, Civic Arts Commission Subject: Civic Arts Commission General Fund Request for Continuation of Poet Laureate Program in FY26 & FY27

RECOMMENDATION
The Civic Arts Commission requests that the City Council allocate a total of $25,000 in the annual budget of the General Fund over two fiscal years to support the continuation of the City of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate Program:
 FY26: $20,000 for Selection Process (including staff time) and Poet Laureate Stipend in Year One
 FY27: $5,000 for Poet Laureate Stipend in Year Two

SUMMARY
The City of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate Program was formalized as an open competitive process in 2023 as a joint program of the City and Berkeley Public Library. The Library provided funding for the Poet Laureate Program ($3,000 selection panelist fees and $10,000 stipend for the selected poet laureate total over two years), and the city’s civic arts staff administered the selection process.

The purpose of the Poet Laureate program was established to: champion Berkeley’s poetry, spoken word, and literary arts communities; honor a Berkeley poet to serve as a creative ambassador of the city; have the poet serve as an aesthetic voice and collaborator with the broader arts community; provide mentorship to burgeoning literary artists. Over the course of a two-year service term, the Poet Laureate is required to complete an original poem inspired by or related to Berkeley, give at least two public readings, recite poems at City or Berkeley Public Library events, and act as mentor for Berkeley’s Youth Poet Laureate, which is a program managed wholly by the Berkeley Public Library. The 2024-2025 Poet Laureate of Berkeley is Aya de León, a poet and the author of ten novels and the director of the Poetry for the People program at UC Berkeley. Aya's work has appeared in various venues, including Harper’s Bazaar, Ebony, Def Poetry, and the New York Times. Aya is serving a two-year term from

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January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 and has been actively engaged in the required Berkeley Poet Laureate duties.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The fiscal impact of this recommendation is the allocation of $25,000 in General Fund dollars in Fiscal Years 2025/2026 ($20,000) and 2026/2027 ($5,000) to support the continuation of the City of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate Program to underwrite the City’s process to select its next Poet Laureate ($15,000) and to pay that person a stipend for their two-year service in that role (total $10,000).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Due to a lack of the resources necessary to undertake the next Poet Laureate cycle (a two-year term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) the program will be discontinued at the end of the current Poet Laureate’s term (December 31, 2025). The Library is unable to continue providing the program funding in 2026-2027 and city staff in Civic Arts lack the capacity to administer the selection process. To continue the Poet Laureate Program for 2026-2027, the following resources would be required:
 $10,000 Poet Laureate Stipend ($5,000 in each of the two fiscal years)  Approximately $3,000 for selection panelist fees (reviewers paid for their time to review Poet Laureate applications)
 Estimated $12,000 to hire a consultant to conduct the Poet Laureate selection process (with training and oversight by Civic Arts staff)

BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City of Berkeley’s first Poet Laureate was appointed by Mayor Jesse Arreguín, prior to the City of Berkeley having a formal Poet Laureate selection process.

Rafael Jesús González served in this honorific role, which did not have service requirements nor any compensation, for a total of five years (González’s resignation was tendered in 2022). In September 2019, the Civic Arts Commission included in their FY20 Work Plan the creation of guidelines for the selection of subsequent City of Berkeley Poets Laureate. In 2022, with the City no longer having an official Poet Laureate in place, Civic Arts staff approached the Berkeley Public Library (BPL) as a program partner, as the BPL was simultaneously running a complementary Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Program. As a result of the partnership, BPL committed funding for the new City of Berkeley Poet Laureate Program over a two-year period.

Designing a Poet Laureate Program
In 2023, Civic Arts staff researched and applied best practices from several other cities’ Poet Laureate programs, including implementing ideas from Oakland, San Francisco, El Cerrito, Chicago, Knoxville, and Orlando in developing Berkeley’s Poet Laureate program guidelines and a selection process (Attachment 1, page 5). An eleven-member Poet Laureate Program Advisory Committee was convened to provide input on the selection of the next Poet Laureate for Berkeley. The Poet Laureate Program Advisory Committee met twice to discuss the program’s eligibility requirements, review criteria,

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and selection process and the program’s guidelines which were approved by the Civic Arts Commission in May 2023. The Poet Laureate selection process took place in fall 2023 with multiple meetings. Once the application portal was open, several strategies were used to advertise the Poet Laureate opportunity to Berkeley residents; the application was shared in the Civic Arts monthly newsletter, and a citywide Community Message was released. The selection of Poet Laureate Aya de León was approved by the Civic Arts Commission at their December 6, 2023 meeting (Attachment 1).

Poet Laureate Activities 2024-25
Aya de León has been actively engaged in completing the Poet Laureate Service Requirements, including delivering a compelling original poem at Mayor Adena Ishii’s swearing in ceremony in December 2024. The service requirements of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate are detailed in Attachment 1, Off Agenda Memo regarding the selection of Poet Laureate Aya de León, December 6, 2023.

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 Civic Arts Commission requests that the City Council allocate a total of $25,000 in the General Fund annual budget over two fiscal years to support the continuation of the City of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate Program.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION APPROVAL
The Civic Arts Commission took the following action at their regular meeting on March 26, 2025:

M/S/C (Blecher/Bullwinkel) to approve Budget Referral Request for Poet Laureate Program for FY26 and FY27.

Vote: Ayes — Bachrach, Blecher, Bullwinkel, Pineda, Scott, Woo; Nays — None; Abstain — None; Absent — Covarrubias.

CITY MANAGER
The City’s General Fund budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 will have significant deficits requiring difficult cost reductions. The City Manager proposes that Civic Arts staff can take on the work of the Poet Laureate process for FY 2026 with no additional funding if alternate funding can be found for the FY 2026 poet award of $5,000.

CONTACT PERSON
Jennifer Lovvorn, Secretary, Civic Arts Commission, (510) 981-7533

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Civic Arts Commission: Requesting funds for Poet Laureate CONSENT CALENDAR Program Continuation in FY26 and FY27 June 17, 2025
Attachment:
1: Off Agenda Memo regarding the selection of Poet Laureate Aya de León, 12/6/23.

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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/ December 6, 20
23 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager
Re: Appointment of New Poet
Laureate
The recently completed poet laureate selection process resulted in the recommendation of Aya de León to be the next City of Berkeley Poet Laureate. This recommendation is anticipated to be confirmed by a vote of the Civic Arts Commission at their December 6, 2023 meeting. Over the course of a two-year service term, the Poet Laureate receives a $10,000 honorarium and is required to complete an original poem inspired by or related to Berkeley, coordinate at least two public readings, recite poems at City or Berkeley Public Library events, and act as mentor for Berkeley’s Youth Poet Laureate.

Background & Program Development
In 2017, t he City of Berkeley’s first Poet Laureate was appointed by the Mayor, prior to
the City of Berkeley having a formal Poet Laureate selection process. Rafael Jesús González served in this honorific role, which did not have service requirements nor any compensation, for a total of five years (González’s resignation was tendered in 2022). In September 2019, the Civic Arts Commission included in their FY20 Work Plan the creation of guidelines for the selection of subsequent City of Berkeley Poets Laureate.

In 2022, with the City no longer having an official Poet Laureate, Civic Arts staff approached the Berkeley Public Library (BPL) as a program partner, as the BPL was simultaneously running a complementary Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Program. As a result of the partnership, BPL committed funding for the new City of Berkeley Poet Laureate Program over a two-year period.

In 2023, Civic
Arts staff researched and applied best practices from several other cities’ Poet Laureate programs, including ideas from Oakland, San Francisco, El Cerrito, Chicago, Knoxville, and Orlando. Subsequently, staff developed program guidelines and a selection process. The Civic Arts Commission’s policy committees approved the selection process and set forth the purposes of the Poet Laureate program, which are:
• champion Berkeley’s rich poetry, spoken word, and literary arts communities; • honor a Berkeley poet to serve as a creative ambassador of the city; • serve as an aesthetic voice and collaborator with the broader arts community; • provide mentorship to burgeoning literary artists;

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• and continue Berkeley’s historic tradition of Free Speech.

To further refine the guidelines and incorporate the perspectives of the local poetry community into the new Poet Laureate program, Civic Arts staff convened an eleven- member Poet Laureate Program Advisory Committee to provide input on the selection of the next Poet Laureate for Berkeley. This advisory committee was comprised of a neighboring city’s Poet Laureate (Dr. Ayodele Nzinga, Oakland), Berkeley’s only former Poet Laureate (Rafael Jesús González), and nine other local poets and literary artists.

The Poet Laureate Program Advisory Committee met twice to discuss the program’s eligibility requirements, review criteria, and selection process. The advisory committee’s feedback was incorporated into the program’s guidelines, the final guidelines were approved by the Civic Arts Commission in May 2023 (Attachment 1).

Outreach & Application Period
With the approved guidelines as a framework, the Poet Laureate application was open from July 1, 2023 to September 1, 2023, and programmatic information was hosted on a new city webpage. Several strategies were used to advertise the Poet Laureate opportunity to Berkeley residents; the application was shared in the Civic Arts monthly newsletter, and a citywide Community Message was released.

Review Process and Final Selection
There were 18 appli
cations received for the new Poet Laureate position, which were first screened for eligibility and then were then assigned to a selection panel for evaluation. The Poet Laureate Selection Panel was comprised of five accomplished poets including MK Chavez, Susan Cohen, Reginald Edmonds, Lee Herrick (California State Poet Laureate), and Nia McAllister. Panelists were offered an honorarium of $400 for their service, provided by BPL. All panelists attended an orientation with Civic Arts staff to review the program guidelines and criteria, as well as receive a tutorial on use of the online application scoring system. Panelists were required to notify staff of any conflicts of interest with any of the applicants, and where there were conflicts of interest, the panelist with the conflict of interest did not evaluate that particular application.

The panelists evaluated the 18 applications independently over a five-week period prior to convening for the Round 1 selection panel meeting. The panelists finalized their application scoring based upon the following review criteria: Literary Practice and Experience (40% of total score); Cultural Equity (30% of total score); and Community and Civic Engagement (30% of total score). After concluding discussion of the applications and final scoring, the panelists decided to advance the seven highest scoring applicants as finalists for Round 2 of the selection process. The Round 2 Selection Panel meeting was held on November 14, 2023 and was comprised of the same selection panelists with the exception of Lee Herrick, who was unable to participate further. Round 2 was conducted in an interview format. All finalists received the same three interview questions and a prompt to recite up to 10 minutes of original poetry. Finalists were given this information three weeks in advance of their interviews.

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Following all seven interviews, the panelists deliberated using the following review criteria: Service to the Field (50% of total score); and Performance and Presence (50% of total score). The selection panelists thoughtfully and thoroughly reviewed their interview notes and scores, and unanimously agreed on their choice for Berkeley’s Poet Laureate: Aya de León.

On November 20, 2023, Civic Arts staff notified Aya de León of her selection to serve as the City of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate. To memorialize the results and the process of developing and implementing the Poet Laureate program, the Civic Arts Commission will confirm the Poet Laureate’s appointment at their December 6, 2023 meeting.

Provided the confirmation is successful, the Poet Laureate’s service term will begin January 1, 2024 and conclude December 31, 2025. The Poet Laureate will receive a $10,000 honorarium over two years provided by funds from the BPL; a payment of $5,000 will be made in January 2024, and a payment of $5,000 will be made in January 2025. Per the Poet Laureate program guidelines, the Poet Laureate will complete the following Service Requirements:
• Produce one original poem inspired by or related to Berkeley • Coordinate at least one public reading event per year (at least two—total — over two years). One of these public readings must be coordinated in partnership with the Berkeley Public Library (BPL).
• Recite a poem at up to five City and/or Library events per year (up to 10— total—over two years) , this includes an inaugural announcement/celebration of the Poet Laureate appointment (date to be determined). • Meet with Berkeley’s Youth Poet Laureate, with the goal of a continued mentorship throughout the term of appointment.
• Participate in a staff-coordinated video recording of original poetry, which must include the original poem related to Berkeley.
• Serve as a Selection Panelist for the next Poet Laureate selection process • If applicable, provide mentorship to a Berkeley high schooler participating in the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition (yearly effort).

Councilmembers and Mayoral staff may request, Poet Laureate appearances and performances in coordination with Civic Arts staff.

Future Application Cycle
In Spring of 2025, the 2026-2027 Poet Laureate guidelines will be developed using feedback from Advisory Committee, 2024-2025 applicant surveys, and review panelist surveys. A subsequently selected Poet Laureate will then serve a two-year term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.

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If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to Hilary Amnah, Civic Arts Coordinator, at (510) 981-7539 or [email protected].

Attachment:

1. 2024-2025 Berkeley Poet Laureate Guidelines

cc: Bill Kolb, Library Services Manager
Tess Mayer, Director of Library Services
Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development Manager
LaTanya Bellow, Deputy City Manager
Anne Cardwell, Deputy City Manager
Farimah Brown, City Attorney
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Matthai Chakko, Assistant to the City Manager

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2024/25 Poet Laureate
City of Berkeley | Civic Arts | Berkeley Public Library

APPLY HERE

Important Dates (Subject to change)
Applications Open July 1, 2023
Application Deadline September 1, 2023, 11:59 pm
Selection Panelist Review Period October 2023
Finalist Interviews November 2023
Civic Arts Commission Meeting – Poet Laureate Approval December 6, 2023, 6:00 pm Appointment Service Term January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025 Service Reflection Due March 1, 2025

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Poet Laureate pilot program is to:
• champion Berkeley’s rich poetry, spoken word, and literary arts communities; • honor a Berkeley poet to serve as a creative ambassador of the city; • serve as an aesthetic voice and collaborator with the broader arts community; • provide mentorship to burgeoning literary artists;
• and continue Berkeley’s historic tradition of Free Speech.

1.2 Pilot Program Background
The Poet Laureate pilot program is a joint project of Berkeley Public Library and Civic Arts. Though the City’s first Poet Laureate was appointed by the administration in 2017, this is the first formalized, open selection process for the appointment.

1.3 Land Acknowledgment
The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone 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. 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

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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.

1.4 Cultural Equity Statement
The City of Berkeley Civic Arts program commits to equity within the arts and culture sector by consistently evaluating its programs and practices. The City recognizes the multiple benefits the arts provide, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

Beyond ensuring access to the arts, the City of Berkeley commits to supporting artists and arts organizations that represent diverse cultures, life experiences, and socio-economic backgrounds. The City supports the empowerment of perspectives and identities that have been historically and systemically underrepresented.

1.5 Eligibility – Who can apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
• Applicant is an individual poet and not applying as a partnership, group, or collective • Applicant’s current and primary residence is in the City of Berkeley • Applicant is 18 years of age or older

1.6 Eligibility – Who can’t apply?
• City of Berkeley employees employed at the time of the application or during any part of the Service Term
• Individuals who do not live in the City of Berkeley
• Organizational applicants (for example, festivals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, etc.)

1.7 Who is encouraged to apply?
Although not considered in the review process, individuals representing systemically marginalized identities, including but not limited to: Arab, MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian); Asian; Black, African American; California Native American, Indigenous, Tribal; Disabled; Elders, Seniors; Latinx, Chicanx; LGBTQIA2S+; Low Income; Neuro-Divergent; Pacific Islander; People of Color; Trans and/or Non-Binary People; Immigrants (Documented and/or Undocumented), Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants; Unhoused; Unsheltered; Veterans; or Youth 18 years of age or older are strongly encouraged to apply.

1.8 Honorarium
The City of Berkeley Poet Laureate will receive a $10,000 honorarium for the two-year Service Term.

The full honorarium will be split into two payments. A $5,000 payment will be made to the appointee in January 2024, and another $5,000 payment will be made in January 2025.

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1.9 Honorarium Use Restrictions
The honorarium may not be used for the following:
• Political advocacy or lobbying
• Religious purposes or proselytization

1.10 Service Requirements
All service requirements must be completed within the two-year Service Term. • Produce one (1) original poem inspired by or related to Berkeley • Coordinate at least one (1) public reading event per year (at least two—total—over two years) o One of these public readings must be coordinated in partnership with the Berkeley Public Library
• Recite a poem at up to five (5) City and/or Library events per year (up to 10—total—over two years)
o This includes an inaugural announcement/celebration of the Poet Laureate appointment • Meet Berkeley’s Youth Poet Laureate, with the goal of a continued mentorship • Participate in a Civic Arts staff-coordinated video recording of original poetry o This must include the original poem related to Berkeley • Serve as a Selection Panelist for the next Poet Laureate selection process • If applicable, provide mentorship to the Berkeley high schooler participating in the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition

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2. APPLICATION PROCESS

2.1 Application Materials – Round 1
All application materials must be submitted electronically before the deadline. The Poet Laureate application consists of the following components:
• Proof of residency
o Applicants must submit documentation demonstrating Berkeley residency with their application. Unhoused and unsheltered poets may provide a letter from a Berkeley- based shelter or a Berkeley-based homeless service program as proof of Berkeley residency.
• Work samples and descriptions
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
• Narrative questions
• Support materials (for example, news articles and event fliers)

2.2 Application Materials – Round 2
Finalists from the Round 1 application process will be invited to an interview with the Selection Panel.

For the interview, the finalists should prepare a presentation of the following information:
• A brief summary of your experience with poetry, spoken word, and/or literary arts • How you, your poetry, and/or your artistic practice would represent the City of Berkeley • An example of a poetry reading event you would plan for your required service • Recitation of an original poem

2.3 Application Management System
All application materials must be submitted electronically using the Office of Economic Development’s grants management system, Submittable. Technical assistance with creating a Submittable account is available through Submittable’s Customer Support.

Please note: Paper or physical applications are not accepted at this time.

2.4 Technical Assistance
Technical assistance for program-specific inquiries is available from Civic Arts staff by email or by appointment. This technical assistance can help provide guidance around eligibility, service requirements, or review criteria.

Staff contact: Hilary Amnah, Grants Program Lead
[email protected]
Schedule a virtual appointment

2.5 Accommodations for Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate should make their requests to the Civic Arts staff at [email protected]. Staff will work with the Disability Compliance Program ([email protected]) to review and fulfill the request. Disability-related accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance of deadlines or meetings. TTY users can dial 7-1-1 to be connected to a specially trained communications assistant from a state relay provider.

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2.6 Translation Services
The program guidelines and application questions are available to be translated into another language upon request. Requests can be emailed to Civic Arts staff at [email protected]. If the application is submitted in a language other than English, a third-party translation service will be used to translate application answers into English for Selection Panelists.

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3. EVALUATION AND SCORING

3.1 Review Criteria – Round 1
Electronic applications will be evaluated by Selection Panelists according to the following criteria:

Literary Practice and Experience (40%)
• Work samples demonstrate high-quality artistry and command of poetry as a craft • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) demonstrates exceptional accomplishments through literary experience and achievements
• Reasoning for how the Poet Laureate appointment will enhance, develop, and/or transform the applicant’s artistic practice is compelling

Cultural Equity (30%)
• Applicant clearly conveys how their personal experiences and/or identities are rooted in and reflective of historically marginalized communities
• Applicant’s artistic voice is representative and a reflection of Berkeley’s diverse identities

Community and Civic Engagement (30%)
• Narrative answers and support materials demonstrate a history of community engagement and collaboration in Berkeley (for example, hosting events, organizing, teaching, leading workshops, and/or creative outreach)
• Applicant shows a deep and meaningful relationship with Berkeley

3.2 Review Criteria – Round 2
Interviews for finalists will be evaluated by the Selection Panel according to the following criteria:

Service to the Field (50%)
• A brief introductory summary of your experience with poetry, spoken word, and/or literary arts • Clear explanation of how you, your poetry, and/or your artistic practice would represent the City of Berkeley
• Outline of an example poetry reading event you would plan for your required service is feasible, engaging, and meaningful

Performance and Presence (50%)
• Finalist demonstrates a mastery of poetry recitation that embodies physical presence, voice and articulation, and dramatic appropriateness
• Recited poem demonstrates a mastery of written poetry and literary arts

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3.3 Scoring Scale
Selection Panelists use the following scale in assessing how well the applicant meets the review criteria. This scale will be used for both Round 1 and Round 2 evaluations. Numerical values are then translated to the appropriate weight for each criterion.

5 Exceptional meets review criteria to the highest degree 4 Strong strongly meets review criteria
3 Good satisfactorily or successfully meets review criteria; average 2 Fair moderately meets some of the review criteria; needs some improvement 1 Underdeveloped minimally meets the review criteria; greatly needs improvement 0 Weak does not meet any elements of the review criteria

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4. REVIEW PROCESS

4.1 Eligibility Screening
Civic Arts staff will review each application submitted before the deadline for eligibility and completeness. Eligible applications advance in the review process to be evaluated by a Selection Panel.

4.2 Selection Panel
The Selection Panel is comprised of individuals located in the greater Bay Area with diverse backgrounds in the literary arts field.

Any Selection Panelist who has a conflict of interest with an application(s) must recuse themselves from reviewing that application(s). A ‘conflict of interest’ is defined as a situation in which a Selection Panelist has a competing professional, financial, or personal interest that could impair their ability to perform their evaluation responsibilities objectively.

4.3 Panelist Independent Review and Review Panel Meeting Selection Panelists have several weeks to independently evaluate all eligible applications in accordance with the review criteria for Round 1 of the review process. At the conclusion of the independent review period, a review panel meeting will be scheduled for Selection Panelists to discuss the applications.

The review panel meeting will be facilitated through a Zoom Video Webinar.

Finalists will be determined by the Selection Panelists’ final scores, and be invited to participate in Round 2 of the review process.

Panel comments made by Selection Panelists in support of their scores are available to applicants upon request after the Poet Laureate is officially appointed.

4.4 Finalist Interviews
Finalists from Round 1 will participate in an interview with the Selection Panelists. The interviews will be evaluated in accordance with the review criteria for Round 2.

4.5 Civic Arts Commission Approval
After the Selection Panel has scored all interviews from Round 2 and made a final decision for the appointee, Civic Arts staff will present the results at a Civic Arts Commission meeting. The Civic Arts Commission approves the Poet Laureate before the official appointment is made.

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5. POET LAUREATE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES

5.1 Invoicing
The Poet Laureate must complete a Demographic Survey to receive their honorarium invoice from Berkeley Public Library. Staff will provide an invoice for $5,000 in January of 2024, and another invoice for $5,000 in January of 2025.

Please note: Appointees should be aware of the tax implications upon receiving the award and maintain documents required for state and federal income taxes.

5.2 Selection Panel Service
The Poet Laureate is required to serve as a Selection Panelist for the next application cycle of the Poet Laureate Program. This service will be completed at the end of the second year of the Service Term.

5.3 Service Reflection
A completed Service Reflection form is due within 60 days after the end of the Service Term. Service Reflections are usually due by March 1 unless otherwise noted. The Service Reflection should outline completed activities, achievements, and experience working with the Youth Poet Laureate during the Service Term. It also includes evaluation questions for self-reflection and for Civic Arts staff to make improvements to the program. Poets Laureate who do not submit a Service Reflection are ineligible from applying for future Poet Laureate appointments and Civic Arts funding.

5.4 Use of Original Berkeley Poem
The City may use the original poem created as part of the Service Requirements for city-related business. The poem may be displayed on the City’s website and displayed in print at a publicly accessible location. Appropriate credit will be given to the poem’s author. The Poet Laureate will retain the copyright of the original poem and will acknowledge the City of Berkeley whenever it is published.

5.5 Poetry Video Recording
Poets Laureate are required to participate in a video recording of poetry recitation coordinated by Civic Arts staff. This recording must include the required original poem inspired by the City of Berkeley. The video will be archived and used to share the work with the community. The poetry video may be used for Berkeley Public Library and Civic Arts promotional purposes.

5.6 Notifying Library and Civic Arts Staff about Public Engagements In public engagement or events where the appointee is appearing in an official capacity as the City’s Poet Laureate they should notify the appropriate Berkeley Public Library and Civic Arts staff for promotional support from both agencies.

5.7 City Permits and Permissions
A Poet Laureate appointment does not imply that the City will produce, exhibit, or promote artwork(s) created during the Service Term. It is the responsibility of the Poet Laureate to secure venues, permits, and appropriate insurance for public presentations.

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5.8 Incomplete Service Requirements
Poets Laureate who do not complete all service requirements during the Service Term may need to return their honorarium to the City of Berkeley.

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Civic Arts Commission
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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Civic Arts Commission
Submitted by: Cameron Woo, Chairperson, Civic Arts Commission Subject: Civic Arts Commission Funding Request - Additional $41,685 from the General Fund in FY26 for Festival Grants

RECOMMENDATION
Refer to the City’s Budget process an increased budget allocation of $41,685 of general fund monies to bring the total allocation for Festival Grants to $200,000 in FY26.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The fiscal impact of the recommendation is $41,685 from the General Fund in FY26.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The baseline budget allocation for Festival Grants in FY26 is $158,315. Every year since FY22, the differential amount to bring the total allocation for this grant category to $200,000 has been added from the general fund during the budget process. For FY26, the Civic Arts Commission is requesting the same consideration - $41,685 of general fund support to bring the total budget allocation for Festival Grants to $200,000.

BACKGROUND
Prior to FY20 there was no formal grant program available to Berkeley’s festival producers, instead festival funding was delivered through direct general fund budget allocations by Berkeley’s City Council. On average, prior to FY20, 17 Berkeley festivals received funding in this manner annually. Although the City of Berkeley supported several high quality and beneficial festivals, the lack of a formal grants program created an uneven playing field for all Berkeley based festival producers.

In 2019, a Community Festival Grants program was established for FY20, when the City reallocated the funds ($158,315) that had been historically provided directly to 17 Berkeley festivals. That year the Civic Arts Grants Program administered the first annual Community Festival Grant program (the third of three grant categories, which include Grants for General Operations, and grants to Individual Artists) with a general fund budget allocation of $158,315. Due to the pandemic, the festival grants allocation in FY21 was reduced to $80,000, which allowed some festivals to pivot to virtual formats.

In FY22 the baseline allocation of $158,315 for Festival Grants was restored and the

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Mayor added funds during the budgeting process to bring the total Festival Grants allocation to $200,000. For FYs23-25, the baseline budget includes an allocation of $158,315 for Festival Grants, which has later been increased during the budgeting process to $200,000 per Fiscal Year. To address both budget scenarios, the Civic Arts Commission approves two funding scenarios each fiscal year for proposed awards: one for a $200,000 Festival Grants allocation, and a second for a $158,315 allocation. At the $200,000 allocation level, approximately 30 to 36 Berkeley festivals are funded annually through this program. In FY25 the Civic Arts Grant Community Festivals category received 43 applications, a 16% increase over the last cycle which had 37 applications.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
None.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Civic Arts Commission requests that the City Council allocate an additional $41,685 of general fund dollars for the Community Festival Grants category to bring the allocation for these grants to $200,000 in FY26. The Civic Arts Commission understands that this is a difficult budget cycle, however, $41,685 is a small request relative to the overall budget. This additional investment on the part of the City can have a huge impact to the ability of festival producers to cover the increased costs of doing business. Festivals are an important part of the economic and social infrastructure that makes our city a great place to live, work, and visit.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION APPROVAL
The Civic Arts Commission took the following action at their regular meeting on April 23, 2025: M/S/C (Bullwinkel / Blecher) to approval Budget Referral Request for an increased budget allocation of $41,685 for Festival Grants, bringing the allocation for these grants to $200,000 in FY26. Vote: Ayes — Bachrach, Blecher, Bullwinkel, Covarrubias, Pineda, Scott, Woo; Nays — None; Abstain — None; Absent — None.

CITY MANAGER
The City Manager has recently initiated a hiring freeze and is currently implementing a number of balancing measures to address the projected General Fund structural deficit, including efforts to take pressure off of the City’s general fund, which underwrites the bulk of our city’s public safety efforts and several other local critical services. In addition, the city staff team that permits and coordinates Special Events citywide is understaffed and unable to keep up with current level of demand for Special Events which has increased in recent years without a commensurate increase in either event permit fees or staff support. Increasing the budget for festival grants without providing corresponding support for the programs and processes in place to review festival

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applications worsens the problem. The City Manager is not supportive of this budget referral request.

CONTACT PERSON
Jennifer Lovvorn, Secretary, Civic Arts Commission, (510) 981-7533 Attachments: None

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission
Submitted by: Allan Abshez, Chairperson
Subject: Cesar Chavez Park Nature and Recreation-Based Conceptual Plan

RECOMMENDATION
Request that City Council approve Parks Recreation and Waterfront Commission process and direct Councilmembers Kesarwani and Taplin to appoint members of the César Chávez Park ReVision Team.

Summary
At the City Council’s November 18, 2024 Special Meeting to provide feedback and direction on how to proceed with the Waterfront Specific Plan process, the City Council directed that a nature and recreation-based conceptual vision for César Chávez Park be prepared.

The goal of the process proposed by the Commission is for the Commission to prepare, for the City Council’s review and consideration, a community-driven nature and recreation-based conceptual vision (“basis of design”) for César Chávez Park in its larger context (Berkeley Marina, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore) that:
 Reflects the voices of and serves all Berkeleyans.
 Addresses climate change and the extinction crisis.
 Is worthy of its extraordinary site and achievable.
 Can be used as a “basis of design” for César Chávez Park.

On April 9, 2025, the PRW Commission took the following action: Request that City Council approve Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission process and direct Councilmembers Kesarwani and Taplin to appoint members of the César Chávez Park ReVision Team (M/S/C: Cardile/Rybczynski/U): Abshez; Cardile; Cox; Diehm; Hurtado; Rybczynski; Noes: none; Abstain: Kawczynska.

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Proposed Process
Over a 2-3 month period, the Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission will conduct 4 community input workshops. A volunteer team, jointly appointed by Councilmembers Kesarwani and Taplin, of Berkeley-based park leaders with experience in contemporary park-making issues such as equitable access, ADA expertise, engaging youth, human health, climate change, urban biodiversity, sustainable design, operations and maintenance would be appointed to assist to inspire and engage participants and assist the process.

The ReVisioning Team would be convened by former Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commissioner, Michael Boland, after consultation with the Commission.

Michael Boland is a life-long Berkeley resident and recently retired as the Chief Park Officer of the Presidio Trust.

On weekends prior to each of the four workshops, Parks Department Staff, the Commission, Revisioning Team, and members of the public would tour of César Chávez Park, with opportunities for on-site public input provided.

To ensure that there is broad participation from across the Berkeley community, each workshop will be held in a different neighborhood:
 Southwest Berkeley (Francis Albrier Community Center)  Northwest Berkeley (James Kenney Community Center)
 Southeast Berkeley (Willard Clubhouse Recreation Center)  Northeast Berkeley (Live Oak Community Center)
Each site visit and workshop would be documented by a hired facilitator/scribe.

At the initial workshop, an overview of the process, its scope and its schedule would be provided. This would be followed by a ‘listening session’ where background and input from stakeholder groups and interested members of the public would be received to orient and educate the Commission and the ReVisioning Team. The ReVisioning Team would then make a brief presentation regarding themes in contemporary park making, such as equitable access, engaging youth, human health, climate change, urban biodiversity, sustainable design, operations and maintenance.

The “basis of design” would then be evolved by the Commission in three subsequent workshops (and a final session), which would have the following components:
 The ReVisioning Team would present to the Commission and the public ideas arising from the prior site visits and sessions as the ideas are evolved.  Public feedback and comment regarding would be received by the ReVisioning Team and the Commission.

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 The Commission would provide feedback and direction at the conclusion of each workshop to guide the next session and the evolving “basis of design.”  All public input received at the four workshops will be compiled and posted on the internet along with a video recording of each workshop.  Between each workshop, the ReVisioning Team would meet internally to discuss the prior session and prepare ideas for and discussion at the next site visit and workshop.

During the process, the Commission will also invite comments and suggestions from relevant City Commissions and Boards. Input from all four workshops will be compiled into a draft “basis of design” that will be presented at a concluding public hearing held by the Commission. At the conclusion of the hearing the Commission will then provide final direction for the “basis of design” to be forwarded to the City Council for its review and final action.

FISCAL IMPACTS
The ReVision Team would serve on an unpaid, volunteer, basis. The workshop process anticipates engaging a workshop facilitator/scribe to document ideas and input at the workshops..

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
There are no negative environmental impacts were identified as a result of this recommendation.

RATIONAL FOR RECOMMENDATION
See body of report.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

CONTACT PERSON
Allan Abshez, Chairperson, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission Roger Miller, Secretary, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, 510-981-6704

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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 17, 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: Companion Report: César Chávez Park Nature and Recreation-Based Conceptual Plan

RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends that Council take no action on the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront (PRW) Commission recommendation that City Council approve the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission process and direct Councilmembers Kesarwani and Taplin to appoint members of the César Chávez Park ReVision Team.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
While the PRW Commission proposal would involve the use of unpaid volunteers to serve on the proposed Cesar Chavez Park ReVision Team, the proposal asks the City to engage a facilitator to document ideas and input at the workshops. Staff estimates that this work, and the costs needed to assemble the necessary technical analyses and graphics for the final basis of design document for the Concept Plan will likely be more than the $200,000 estimated in the Commission report.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
On April 9, 2025, the PRW Commission took the following action: Request that City Council approve Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission process and direct Councilmembers Kesarwani and Taplin to appoint members of the César Chávez Park ReVision Team (M/S/C: Cardile/Rybczynski/U): Abshez; Cardile; Cox; Diehm; Hurtado; Rybczynski; Noes: none; Abstain: Kawczynska.

Summary and analysis of the PRW Commission proposed process Per the attached PRW Commission council report, the goal of the César Chávez Park ReVision process is for the Commission to prepare, for the City Council’s review and consideration, a community-driven nature and recreation-based conceptual vision (“basis of design”) for César Chávez Park. The Plan has the following elements:

1. The PRW Commission proposal requests that Council direct Councilmembers Kesarwani and Taplin appoint members of the César Chávez Park ReVision Team that would be comprised of Berkeley volunteers with experience in contemporary park-making issues such as equitable access, ADA expertise, engaging youth,

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human health, climate change, urban biodiversity, sustainable design, operations and maintenance to assist the César Chávez Park ReVision process.

2. The PRW Commission would then conduct four community input workshops over a 2-3 month period at each of the four City community centers. Prior to each community workshop, the ReVision Team would develop a draft “basis of design” based on public feedback received from each prior workshop and present it to the PRW Commission for additional public feedback and further direction from the Commission. The PRW Commission would then forward the final basis of design to the City Council for review and final action. The ultimate goal is to incorporate the César Chávez Park basis of design into the larger Waterfront Specific Plan document.

Staff commends the PRW Commission for their extensive work and dedication to advocating for improvements to César Chávez Park that benefit the residents of Berkeley as well as the greater Bay Area region. Their concept for a process to create a ReVision Concept Plan for César Chávez Park is extremely well thought out and is anticipated to create a new Concept Plan that is truly reflective of all voices in Berkeley. Due to the City’s dire budget situation, the City will have to make difficult choices for how to best spend limited City funds. The PRW Commission proposal for a new ReVision Concept Plan (basis of design) is discussed below as it relates to these dire budget difficulties.

1. Funding: At present, there is approximately $200,000 remaining in the budget for the Waterfront Specific Plan (WSP) that is currently programmed to complete the César Chávez Park ReVision Concept Plan. There is no funding identified to conduct the CEQA process for the Waterfront Specific Plan, which would include the final César Chávez Park Concept Plan. At present, the Marina Fund is anticipated to have a negative fund balance in FY26 and there are significant unfunded immediate repairs needed at the Berkeley Waterfront, such as the hazardous condition at the East Dock Pier.

2. César Chávez Landfill Complications: Pursuant to regulatory permits issued for the maintenance and operation of César Chávez Park, any work that penetrates the surface of the park will require special approvals from the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Bay Area Air Quality District. As a result, the City is working on developing Health and Safety protocols for any repairs or improvements that involve digging into the surface soil at César Chávez Park. Given the cost and complexity of these protocols, staff recommend that no improvements to César Chávez Park be planned or implemented at this time until further processes and studies can be completed over the next 2-3 years. Additional details about César Chávez Park can be found at the following project website:
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/cesar-chavez- park-closed-landfill-state-water-board

3. Cost. The PRW Commission recommendation would involve considerable City staff time and funding to attend community workshops, meetings of the voluntary

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ReVision Team, and to work with consultants to produce technical analyses and graphics needed to complete a robust basis of design document. Staff estimate this process will cost as much or even more staff and consultant time than the current process.

4. Duration of the process. The proposed three-month community process in the proposal is likely to take a least a year since the process involves the vetting and appointing of members by Councilmembers, City staff potentially hiring a new consultant, coordinating with the PRW Commission, revising the Concept Plan several times after each of the four community meetings, as well as the logistical issues to coordinate the scheduling of the workshops and other meetings of the ReVision Team.

5. Completeness. César Chávez Park advocates and related constituents are numerous. Staff recommends doing separate focus group meetings with all of these groups before the start of a public process in order to ensure that all interests are represented. This could involve up to 10 additional meetings.

Given these factors, staff is reallocating remaining funding for the Waterfront Specific Plan to essential repairs (i.e., East Dock) needed at the Waterfront and recommend that both the César Chávez Park ReVision Concept Plan and the remaining CEQA process for the Waterfront Specific Plan project be deferred until full funding has been identified. Staff appreciate the PRW Commission’s suggestions on public process and recommend that some of the elements of their recommendation be included in a future public process once it has been funded and the complications and path forward in dealing with the César Chávez Landfill are addressed.

BACKGROUND
At the City Council’s November 18, 2024 Special Meeting to provide feedback and direction on how to proceed with the Waterfront Specific Plan process, the City Council took the following action (22 speakers): M/S/C (Taplin/Kesarwani) to provide direction to staff to 1) complete the parking study; 2) prepare a nature and recreation-based conceptual plan for César Chávez Park; 3) proceed with the EIR with the highest development scenario; and 4) return to Council with the revised Specific Plan and certification of the EIR. Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Hahn, Wengraf, Lunaparra, Humbert; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Arreguin.

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
Funding has not been identified to complete this project.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

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CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department, 981-6700

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Sugar- Sweetened Beverage
Product Panel of Experts
(SSBPPE) Commission
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 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor Adena Ishii and Members of the City Council From: Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts (SSBPPE) Commission
Submitted by: Pat Crawford, Chairperson, Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts (SSBPPE) Commission
Subject: Grant Allocation: Approve Healthy Berkeley Funding Recommendations for Programs to Reduce Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) for FY 2026 and FY 2027 Grant Cycle

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the SSBPPE Commission’s recommendations and adopt eight (8) Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into contracts with the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) and the Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) listed below to distribute a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027according to the following schedule:

1. $905,292 total grant to Berkeley Unified School District to implement the Gardening and Cooking Program and to be disbursed as follows: $452,646 in FY 2026 and $452,646 in FY 2027.

2. $75,000 total grant to Berkeley Food Network to implement the Connecting the Community to Wellness program and to be disbursed as follows: $37,500 in FY 2026 and $37,500 in FY 2027.

3. $108,660 total grant to Berkeley Youth Alternatives to implement the Team Nutrition Program and to be disbursed as follows: $54,330 in FY 2026 and $54,330 in FY 2027.

4. $140,750 total grant to Ecology Center to implement the For Thirst, Water First! program and to be disbursed as follows: $70,375 in FY 2026 and $70,375 in FY 2027.

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5. $204,316 total grant to Healthy Black Families to implement the Thirsty for Change! (T4C) program and to be disbursed as follows: $102,158 in FY 2026 and $102,158 in FY 2027.

6. $178,658 total grant to LifeLong Medical Care to implement the LifeLong’s Chronic Disease and Oral Health Prevention Project and to be disbursed as follows: $89,329 in FY 2026 and $89,329 in FY 2027.

7. $90,000 total grant to Multicultural Institute to implement the Life Skills/Day Laborer and Domestic Workers Program Health Activities program and to be disbursed as follows: $45,000 in FY 2026 and $45,000 in FY 2027.

8. $107,908 total grant to YMCA of the East Bay to implement the YMCA Healthy Me! Program and to be disbursed as follows: $53,954 in FY 2026 and $53,954 in FY 2027.

9. The Commission recommends that indirect or administrative expenses not exceed 10% of the program budget for any entity and that the funds awarded not be used to supplant any other source of funding.

10.The Commission recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to authorize advances for BUSD and the selected community agencies receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

SUMMARY
The SSBPPE Commission asks the City Council to approve and authorize a total distribution of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 under General Fund (Fund 011) as follows:

1. $905,292 total grant to Berkeley Unified School District to implement the Gardening and Cooking Program and to be disbursed as follows: $452,646 in FY 2026 and $452,646 in FY 2027.

2. $75,000 total grant to Berkeley Food Network to implement the Connecting the Community to Wellness program and to be disbursed as follows: $37,500 in FY 2026 and $37,500 in FY 2027.

3. $108,660 total grant to Berkeley Youth Alternatives to implement the Team Nutrition Program and to be disbursed as follows: $54,330 in FY 2026 and $54,330 in FY 2027.

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4. $140,750 total grant to Ecology Center to implement the For Thirst, Water First! program and to be disbursed as follows: $70,375 in FY 2026 and $70,375 in FY 2027.

5. $204,316 total grant to Healthy Black Families to implement the Thirsty for Change! (T4C) program and to be disbursed as follows: $102,158 in FY 2026 and $102,158 in FY 2027.

6. $178,658 total grant to Lifelong Medical Care to implement the LifeLong’s Chronic Disease and Oral Health Prevention Project and to be disbursed as follows: $89,329 in FY 2026 and $89,329 in FY 2027.

8. $107,908 total grant to YMCA of the East Bay to implement the YMCA Healthy Me! Program and to be disbursed as follows: $53,954 in FY 2026 and $53,954 in FY 2027.

Funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints. Strategies and activities related to decreasing SSB consumption and impacts and increasing consumption of and access to water should be prioritized and communication plans should still be implemented.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
There are no additional financial impacts to the City. The City Council allocated $1,810,584 from the General Fund on March 25, 2025 (Resolution No. 71,709-N.S.) for grants to Berkeley Unified School District and Community-Based Organizations in FY 2026 and FY 2027.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
On March 25, 2025, City Council allocated a total of $2,294,774 to the Healthy Berkeley program for FY 2026 and FY 2027. Of these, $1,810,584 went to grants for BUSD and CBOs. The City of Berkeley (City) Public Health Division (PHD) received $355,200 and the City’s Finance Department received $128,990, for the same periods listed above.

Two strategies guided the SSBPPE Commission:

1. All proposals were assessed for alignment with the strategic objectives of this funding, quality of past performance (if previously funded), experience working to reduce SSB consumption/impacts in priority populations, and for their proposed communication activities.

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2. All recommended grantees, except for one agency, have been previously funded as the SSBPPE recognizes that changing culture, environment, and behavior takes time and we have all made a commitment to sustainable long-term change.

On April 17, 2025, the SSBPPE Commission selected and unanimously approved eight programs from community-based organizations and the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) for funding recommendations. All proposals were scored using a standard set of questions for each of the five criteria articulated in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

All proposals were reviewed and scored by four SSBPPE commissioners; 2 of 9 SSBPPE commissioners were deemed to have potential conflicts of interest.

In summary, recommendations for allocations were based on the quality of the application and previous program performance. These recommendations were unanimously approved by the SSBPPE Commission and are to be presented to the Mayor and members of the City Council through the following motion:

Motion to approve the SSBPPE Commission recommendation funding in the amount of $905,292 for Community-Based Organizations and $905,292 for the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), with corresponding funding amounts for each listed organization, and subject to the final review and approval of the Commission Chair.

M/S/C: Commissioner Hecht/ Rodriguez.

Ayes: Commissioner Morales, Rodriguez, Mashama, Kao, Lopez, Crawford, Hecht.

Noes: None.

Abstain: None.

Recused: Commissioner Chan, Esonwune.

Absent from vote: None.

Excused: None.

Motion passed, 7:10pm.

BACKGROUND
In November 2014, Berkeley voters passed Measure D, which mandates a 1 cent per ounce tax on the distribution of sugary drinks in Berkeley and the convening of a Panel of Experts (SSBPPE) to recommend investments to reduce sugary drink consumption and address the health consequences of such consumption. In November 2024, Berkeley voters passed Measure Z, removing the January 1, 2027, expiration date and extending the tax until repealed or modified by voters.

On March 12, 2025 the PHD released a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting program proposals from CBOs that promote reduction of consumption of SSBs and address the

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effects of SSB consumption on health. The RFP announcement was widely distributed to CBOs serving Berkeley.

On March 25, 2025, the Council of the City of Berkeley unanimously approved Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. recommending an allocation of $1,810,584 over two years, FY 2026 and FY 2027, to fund grants to BUSD and community-based organizations.

On April 4, 2025, the City received 12 proposals from CBOs and BUSD. The proposals were sent for review to the SSBPPE Commission.

On April 17, 2025, the SSBPPE Commission unanimously approved a council item to forward the following funding recommendations to the Berkeley City Council:

FY 2026 FY 2027 2 Year Total
BUSD $452,646 $452,646 $905,292
Berkeley Food Network $37,500 $37,500 $75,000
Berkeley Youth Alternatives $54,330 $54,330 $108,660
Ecology Center $70,375 $70,375 $140,750
Healthy Black Families $102,158 $102,158 $204,316
Lifelong Medical Care $89,329 $89,329 $178,658
Multicultural Institute $45,000 $45,000 $90,000
YMCA of the East Bay $53,954 $53,954 $107,908
Totals $905,292 $905,292 $1,810,584

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
When the recommended allocations are implemented, the SSBPPE expects the following contributions to environmental sustainability:

1. Significant increase in awareness about health impacts of SSB consumption,

2. Increase in the number of trained youth peer educators, nutritionists, and teachers in low-income communities to reduce consumption of SSBs, and to promote healthy choices and increase consumption of Berkeley’s high-quality tap water, and,

3. Significant reduction in access to sugary drinks in Berkeley.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Commission believes that investing $1,810,584 in grants to BUSD and CBOs will increase the City’s likelihood of reducing the consumption of SSBs and improving the health of Berkeley’s children and youth, particularly those with limited resources, and communities-of-color that are most impacted by obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, and heart diseases and that are targeted by Big Soda marketing. These grants will increase the capacity of CBOs to develop and implement multi-level interventions that include

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education, system and/or environmental change. Excellent, on-going, peer-reviewed research has confirmed the decline in the consumption of SSBs in the most affected neighborhoods of our city from 21% the first year of the Healthy Berkeley Program to 55% the third year, a phenomenal achievement.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
No alternative actions were considered.

CITY MANAGER
The City Manager concurs with the content and recommendations of the Commission’s Report.

CONTACT PERSON
Roberto Terrones, MPH, Commission Secretary (510) 981-5324 Attachments:
1: Resolution: Funding Allocation to Berkeley Unified School District for the Gardening and Cooking Program
2: Resolution: Funding Allocation to the Berkeley Food Network to Implement the Connecting the Community to Wellness Program
3: Resolution: Funding Allocation to Berkeley Youth Alternatives to Implement the Team Nutrition Program
4: Resolution: Funding Allocation to the Ecology Center to Implement for Thirst, Water First! Program
5: Resolution: Funding Allocation to Healthy Black Families to Implement Thirsty for Change! Program
6: Resolution: Funding Allocation to Lifelong Medical Care to Implement the LifeLong’s Chronic Disease and Oral Health Prevention Project
7: Resolution: Funding Allocation to Multicultural Institute to Implement the Life Skills/ Day Laborer and Domestic Workers Program Health Activities 8: Resolution: Funding Allocation to YMCA of the East Bay to Implement the YMCA Healthy Me! Program

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###N.S.-
CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $905,292 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027 TO THE BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE GARDENING

AND COOKING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Berkeley Unified School District to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) through the implementation and enhancement of the BUSD gardening and cooking program for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on March 12, 2025 and BUSD submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by the SSBPPE Commission, and determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria and among the best selection for this contract; and WHEREAS, funds in the total amount of $905,292 from General Fund 011 to Berkeley Unified School District will cover the expenses to implement the Gardening and Cooking Program for FY 2026 and FY 2027 to be disbursed as follows: $452,646 for FY 2026 and $452,646 for FY 2027; and
WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, it is recommended to authorize advances for BUSD in FY 2026 and FY2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Berkeley Unified School District in the total amount not to exceed $905,292 for the two- year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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A records signature copy of the said agreement and any amendments to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###N.S.-
CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $75,000 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027

TO BERKELEY FOOD NETWORK FOR THE CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY TO

WELLNESS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for CBOs was released on March 12, 2025, and Berkeley Food Network submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by SSBPPE Commissioners; determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria; and stood out among the best selection for this contract; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $75,000 from General Fund 011 to Berkeley Food Network will cover the expenses to implement the Connecting the Community to Wellness Program and to be disbursed as follows: $37,500 in FY 2026 and $37,500 in FY 2027; and
WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, the City Council action is recommended to authorize advances for select community agency receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Berkeley Food Network in the amount not to exceed $75,000 for the two-year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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A records signature copy of the said agreement and any amendments to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###N.S.-
CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $108,660 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027 TO BERKELEY YOUTH ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TEAM NUTRITION

PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for CBOs was released on March 12, 2025, and Berkeley Youth Alternatives submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by SSBPPE Commissioners; determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria; and stood out among the best selection for this contract; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $108,660 from General Fund 011 to Berkeley Youth Alternatives will cover the expenses to implement the Team Nutrition Program and to be disbursed as follows: $54,330 in FY 2026 and $54,330 in FY 2027; and WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, the City Council action is recommended to authorize advances for select community agency receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Berkeley Youth Alternatives in the amount not to exceed $108,660 for the two-year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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

CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $140,750 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027 TO THE ECOLOGY CENTER TO IMPLEMENT FOR THIRST, WATER FIRST!

PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for CBOs was released on March 12, 2025, and Ecology Center submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by SSBPPE Commissioners; determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria; and stood out among the best selection for this contract; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $140,750 from General Fund 011 to the Ecology Center will cover the expenses to implement the For Thirst, Water First! Program and to be disbursed as follows: $70,375 in FY 2026 and $70,375 in FY 2027; and WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, the City Council action is recommended to authorize advances for select community agency receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Ecology Center in the amount not to exceed $140,750 for the two-year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $204,316 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027 TO HEALTHY BLACK FAMILIES FOR THE THIRSTY FOR CHANGE!

PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for CBOs was released on March 12, 2025, and Healthy Black Families submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by SSBPPE Commissioners; determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria; and stood out among the best selection for this contract; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $204,316 from General Fund 011 to Healthy Black Families will cover the expenses to implement the Thirsty for Change! Program and to be disbursed as follows: $102,158 in FY 2026 and $102,158 in FY 2027; and WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, the City Council action is recommended to authorize advances for select community agency receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Healthy Black Families in the amount not to exceed $204,316 for the two-year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $178,658 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027 TO LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE FOR LIFELONG’S CHRONIC DISEASE AND

ORAL HEALTH PREVENTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for CBOs was released on March 12, 2025, and LifeLong Medical Care submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by SSBPPE Commissioners; determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria; and stood out among the best selection for this contract; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $178,658 from General Fund 011 to LifeLong Medical Care will cover the expenses to implement LifeLong’s Chronic Disease and Oral Health Prevention Project and to be disbursed as follows: $89,329 in FY 2026 and $89,329 in FY 2027; and
WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, the City Council action is recommended to authorize advances for select community agency receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with LifeLong Medical Care in the amount not to exceed $178,658 for the two-year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $90,000 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027

TO THE MULTICULTURAL INSTITUTE FOR THE LIFE SKILLS/DAY LABORER AND

DOMESTIC WORKERS PROGRAM HEALTH ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for CBOs was released on March 12, 2025, and Multicultural Institute submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by SSBPPE Commissioners; determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria; and stood out among the best selection for this contract; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $90,000 from General Fund 011 to the Multicultural Institute will cover the expenses to implement the Life Skills/Day Laborer and Domestic Workers Program Health Activities and to be disbursed as follows: $45,000 in FY 2026 and $45,000 in FY 2027; and
WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, the City Council action is recommended to authorize advances for select community agency receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Multicultural Institute in the amount not to exceed $90,000 for the two-year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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CONTRACT: TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $107,908 FOR FY 2026 AND FY 2027 TO THE YMCA OF THE EAST BAY FOR THE HEALTHY ME! PROGRAM WHEREAS, the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Berkeley is impacting the health of the people in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to decreasing the consumption of SSBs and mitigating the harmful impacts of SSBs on the population of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council allocated a total of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 toward funding two-year grants to BUSD and community-based organizations for the purpose of reducing consumption of SSBs and addressing the effects of SSB consumption on health; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution No. 71,709-N.S. included a total allocation of up to $905,292 of the total allocated funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the period, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for CBOs was released on March 12, 2025, and YMCA of the East Bay submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which was evaluated by SSBPPE Commissioners; determined to be responsive in meeting all aspects of the scope of the work and selection criteria; and stood out among the best selection for this contract; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $107,908 from General Fund 011 to the YMCA of the East Bay will cover the expenses to implement the YMCA Healthy Me! Program and to be disbursed as follows: $53,954 in FY 2026 and $53,954 in FY 2027; and WHEREAS, funds should go towards activities described in the grantee’s RFP, with the understanding that the number and scope of activities may need to be adjusted given funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Council’s approval of the funding recommendation, the City Council action is recommended to authorize advances for select community agency receiving funds in FY 2026 and FY 2027. The advances are to be equivalent to 25% of the agency’s allocation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with YMCA of the East Bay in the amount not to exceed $107,908 for the two-year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7100 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7199 E-Mail: [email protected]

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Mayor Adena Ishii (Author), Councilmember O’Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co- Sponsor)
Subject: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to the Poet Laureate Program for FY 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Mayor Ishii, to the Poet Laureate Program for FY 2026 with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Ishii and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City of Berkeley’s first Poet Laureate was appointed prior to the City of Berkeley having a formal Poet Laureate selection process. The City of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate Program was formalized as an open competitive process in 2023 as a joint program of the City and Berkeley Public Library. The Library provided funding for the Poet Laureate Program ($3,000 selection panelist fees and $10,000 stipend for the selected poet laureate total over two years), and the City’s Civic Arts staff administered the selection process.

The Poet Laureate program was established to champion Berkeley’s poetry, spoken word, and literary arts communities; honor a Berkeley poet to serve as a creative ambassador of the city; have the poet serve as an aesthetic voice and collaborator with the broader arts community; and provide mentorship to burgeoning literary artists. Over the course of a two-year service term, the Poet Laureate is required to complete an original poem inspired by or related to Berkeley, give at least two public readings, recite poems at City or Berkeley Public Library events, and act as mentor for Berkeley’s Youth Poet Laureate, which is a program managed wholly by the Berkeley Public Library. The 2024-2025 Poet Laureate of Berkeley is Aya de León, a poet and the author of ten novels and the director of the Poetry for the People program at UC Berkeley. Aya's work has appeared in various venues, including Harper’s Bazaar, Ebony, Def Poetry, and the New York Times. Aya is serving a two-year term from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 and has been actively engaged in the required Berkeley Poet Laureate duties.

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Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to the Poet Laureate Program for FY 2026

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7100 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7199 E-Mail: [email protected]

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Because of a lack of the resources necessary to undertake the next Poet Laureate cycle (a two-year term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) the program will be discontinued at the end of the current Poet Laureate’s term (December 31, 2025). The Library is unable to continue providing the program funding in 2026-2027. However, City staff in Civic Arts can administer the selection process for a one-year term if $5,000 can be raised for the Poet Laureate stipend.

The relinquishment of funds from the respective discretionary Council Office Budgets of such members of the Berkeley City Council who wish to contribute will support this impactful program which champions poetry, spoken word and literary communities at a time when they are being federally defunded.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Up to $500 is available from contributing Mayor’s and Councilmembers’ Council Office Budget discretionary accounts for a total of up to $5,000

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

CONTACT PERSON
Mayor Adena Ishii 510-981-7100
Anthony Rodriguez [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 THE

POET LAUREATE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, In 2017, the City of Berkeley’s first Poet Laureate was appointed prior to the City of Berkeley having a formal Poet Laureate selection process.

WHEREAS, The City of Berkeley’s Poet Laureate Program was formalized as an open competitive process in 2023 as a joint program of the City and Berkeley Public Library.

WHEREAS, The Poet Laureate program was established to champion Berkeley’s poetry, spoken word, and literary arts communities; honor a Berkeley poet to serve as a creative ambassador of the city; have the poet serve as an aesthetic voice and collaborator with the broader arts community; and provide mentorship to burgeoning literary artists.

WHEREAS, the library can no longer financially support the Poet Laureate Program; WHEREAS, additional funding will allow the program to continue for at least one more year;
WHEREAS, the provision of such funding aligns with the City of Berkeley's commitment to the arts, cultural equity, inclusion, and the celebration of diverse voices; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Berkeley that funds relinquished by Councilmembers from their discretionary office budgets, up to $500 per office, including $500 from the Mayor, shall be authorized for expenditure from their D13 Discretionary Accounts to provide a Poet Laureate stipend.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7100 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7199 E-Mail: [email protected]

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Mayor Adena Ishii (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Council Humbert (Co-Sponsor) Subject: Resolution Reaffirming Our Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation- Related Plans and Policies

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the City of Berkeley’s Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation-related plans and policies.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City of Berkeley has a history of advancing transportation safety measures to benefit its residents and visitors across the city. Ongoing attention and work is needed to continue Berkeley’s commitment to advance its Vision Zero initiative and broader transportation policies, focusing on enhancing safety, sustainability, and equity.

Maintaining priority of existing and future transportation safety work is paramount to ensuring the City moves forward in protecting its constituents and visitors when they travel throughout Berkeley, whether it is by public transit, walking, motor vehicle, bicycle, assisted mobility devices, and other manners of transit.

In 2021, the city recorded eight traffic-related deaths – the highest since at least 19841 – including five pedestrians, two vehicle occupants, and one solo driver. Following a fatal death of a 66-year-old pedestrian fatally struck at Ada and California streets, councilmembers moved forward with a referral to the City Manager to consider additional safety measures at similar intersections. This referral2 requested staff to prioritize a study of intersections that include traffic diverters but do not feature stop signs and return with recommendations for potential safety enhancements, as well as a review past Council referrals for Adoption of National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) street design standards.

Background
As outlined in its 2018-2019 Strategic Plan, the City expressed a priority for building a transportation system that is safe, connected, sustainable, and equitable, aligning with the City’s mission and core values. In this same period, Berkeley committed to a Vision Zero initiative3, aiming to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries by 2028. 1 See: https://www.berkeleyside.org/2022/02/25/berkeley-traffic-collisions-fatalities-up-2021-police-data 2 See: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-02- 11%20Item%207%20Study%20of%20Intersections%20with%20Traffic%20Diverters%20CM%20Humbert %20.pdf
3 See: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/adopted-plans/vision-zero-action-plan

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This commitment was solidified with the adoption of the Vision Zero Action Plan in March 2020. The plan emphasizes creating safer transportation options for all, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, through equitable, accountable, and data-driven strategies. A key component of the initiative is the establishment of the Vision Zero Coordinating Committee. This ad-hoc group comprised of city staff, public agency representatives, and community members who collaborated to guide the implementation of the action plan. This initiative represents the culmination of a multi- year, cross-departmental citywide effort in collaboration with a broad array of community partners to develop and prioritize a list of actions to achieve Berkeley’s Vision Zero goal.

The City’s commitment to expanding smart and equitable transportation plans and policies includes Berkeley's Transit-First Policy4. Passed in 2023, this policy underscores the City's commitment to prioritizing public transit over single-occupant vehicles. The implementation plan focuses on enhancing transit efficiency, reliability, and accessibility, with the goal of increasing ridership and developing robust transit corridors. The plan is designed to integrate into future updates of Berkeley’s Strategic Transportation (BeST) Plan5, a comprehensive framework for transportation planning.

In 2024, the Berkeley Fire Department established an innovative Street Trauma Prevention (STP) Program, broadening the department’s focus from crash response to also include crash prevention, a key component to improving traffic and transportation safety. It pioneers initiative by the City of Berkeley, aiming to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities through a collaborative approach that integrates emergency response insights into street design.

Through a community-wide process in response to Measure G6, the City developed its Climate Action Plan in 2009. It focused on improving energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy, promoting sustainable transportation, reducing waste, supporting local food systems, and enhancing community resilience to climate impacts.

In 2022, Council adopted the Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution7 that committed the City maintaining roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements aligned with City, State, and Federal street safety, equity, accessibility, and climate change policies, while also giving City departments direction for limiting their incorporation of Federal/State regulations that have been proven to lead 4 See: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/adopted-plans/berkeley-transit-first-policy- implementation-plan
5 See: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/adopted-plans/berkeley-strategic-transportation- best-plan
6 A 2006 voter initiative that set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% below 2000 levels by 2050.
7 See: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-09- 13%20Item%2034%20Equitable%20Safe%20Streets%20and%20Climate.pdf

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to unsafe street designs. These steps further reinforce the City’s commitment to evaluating the best practices that build traffic safety standards into our systems that match how we seek to protect our residents and visitors based on research-backed recommendations.

Through these initiatives, Berkeley demonstrates a proactive approach to creating a safer, more sustainable, and equitable transportation system for all its travelers.

FISCAL IMPACTS
None.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
N/A

CONTACT PERSON
Mayor Adena Ishii 510-981-7100
Anthony Rodriguez [email protected]
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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

RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF BERKELEY’S COMMITMENT TO

VISION ZERO AND TO IMPLEMENTING ADOPTED TRANSPORTATION PLANS AND

POLICIES
WHEREAS, The City of Berkeley has expressed its desire to build a transportation system that is safe, sustainable, and equitable, consistent with the City’s mission and core values as outlined in its 2018-2019 Strategic Plan.

WHEREAS, The City of Berkeley committed through its 2020 Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries on city streets by 2028, primarily through engineering strategies; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Zero Action Plan represented the culmination of a multi- year, cross-departmental citywide effort in collaboration with a broad array of community partners to develop and prioritize a list of actions to achieve Berkeley’s Vision Zero goal; and
WHEREAS, despite its Vision Zero commitment, the City of Berkeley continues to suffer multiple traffic fatalities and serious injuries each year, and these collisions disproportionately affect people walking and biking, demonstrating that many Berkeley streets must still be redesigned with a safety focus; and WHEREAS, the Berkeley City Council adopted the Berkeley Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan in 2023 to support Berkeley’s goal of prioritizing public transit over single-occupant vehicles by improving transit efficiency, reliability, and accessibility, increasing ridership, and advancing the development of transit corridors; and WHEREAS, the Berkeley Fire Department has established an innovative Street Trauma Prevention Program, broadening the Department’s focus from crash response to also include crash prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Berkeley City Council adopted the Climate Action Plan in 2009 that envisions transit, walking, cycling and other sustainable mobility modes as the primary means of transportation in Berkeley, and declared a Climate Emergency in 2018, yet the transportation sector continues to emit 58% of Berkeley’s greenhouse gas emissions, limiting the City’s progress; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley has committed to building nearly 9,000 residential units by 2031, underscoring the need to ensure residents have access to safe, convenient multimodal transportation options; and
WHEREAS, the Berkeley City Council adopted a Pedestrian Plan in 2020, committing to making Berkeley a model walkable city where traveling on foot or with an assistive

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device is safe, comfortable, and convenient for people of all races, ethnicities, incomes, ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the Berkeley City Council adopted the Berkeley Bicycle Plan in 2017, committing to making make Berkeley a model bicycle-friendly city where bicycling is a safe, attractive, easy, and convenient form of transportation and recreation for people of all ages and bicycling abilities riding a bike in Berkeley safe for people of all ages; and WHEREAS, Berkeley voters passed Measure FF in November 2024, authorizing a parcel tax to repair Berkeley’s roads and sidewalks and requiring the City to complete safety projects recommended in adopted transportation plans when streets are resurfaced with FF funds.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Berkeley City Council reaffirms its commitment to fully implementing previously adopted transportation plans and policies, including the Vision Zero Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, Berkeley Bicycle Plan, Berkeley Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan, Complete Streets Policy, Vision 2050 Framework, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy, Repaving Plan, and Streets and Open Space Improvement Plan.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Berkeley City Council reaffirms its commitment to fully implementing previously adopted transportation plans and policies, including the Vision Zero Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, Berkeley Bicycle Plan, Berkeley Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan, Complete Streets Policy, Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution, Vision 2050 Framework, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy, Repaving Plan, and Streets and Open Space Improvement Plan; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Berkeley City Council supports City staff efforts to streamline transportation project planning and delivery processes so as to more quickly implement the aforementioned plans and transform Berkeley’s streets into safe, sustainable, accessible, and equitable public spaces.

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2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7100 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7100 E-Mail:
[email protected]

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Adena Ishii (Author), Vice Mayor Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor)
SUBJECT: Parking Business Improvement District (BID) Formation Update, Lorin and Gilman Commercial Districts

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution enabling the City Manager to reallocate the dedicated funds for Parking Business Improvement District (BID) formation activities in the Lorin and Gilman commercial districts to grants that will be disbursed directly to the Lorin and Gilman commercial district merchant associations. The grants will be disbursed in annual amounts, and phased as follows: $10,000 each for years one and two, and $5,000 in year three for a total amount not to exceed $25,000 per district over three years.

This approach will continue to advance the initiative’s original goal to support both the Lorin and Gilman Districts by funding supplemental commercial district improvements, such as enhanced infrastructure and expanded programing, including the production of district-wide marketing efforts and events.

BACKGROUND
On March 23, 2021, Councilmembers Bartlett (D3) and Kesarwani (D1) advanced Agenda Item Number 9: Establish a Parking Benefits District (PBD) in the Adeline Corridor Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Referral, Supplemental 1 which was amended to include the Gilman District and updated to reflect the cost of consulting services for the formation of two parking business improvement districts. The item passed unanimously and was funded in the FY 2022 budget process. In 2024, the City of Berkeley released a proposal seeking firms specializing in the formation of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Parking Benefit Districts (PBDs) for the Lorin Business District and Gilman Business District for an amount not to exceed $70,000.1 City staff reviewed and selected a vendor for the original proposal in June of 2024, but were unable to execute the contract due to a disagreement on boilerplate contract language and terms with the vendor. In August 2024, the RFP was recirculated with a pared back scope for an informal bid with the total contract amount lowered to just 1 City of Berkeley, RFP 24-11650-C: Bid Proposal – Lorin Gilman Parking Benefit Districts, January 24, 2024.

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under $50,000. The City received three informal proposals for Parking BID formation services in the Gilman and Lorin Districts from qualified firms on October 31, 2024.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Parking Benefits Districts (PBDs) are defined geographic areas, typically in commercial areas or along commercial corridors in which a majority of the revenue generated from on and off-street City owned parking facilities within the district is returned to the district to finance neighborhood improvements, programing, and activities. In Parking Benefit Districts, a Parking District Board or Advisory Committee can utilize a percentage of parking revenues generated within the district to make neighborhood improvements that improve quality of life and neighborhood safety. The study areas proposed for Parking BID establishment in Berkeley consist of various commercial, residential and light industrial parcels and are outlined in the inset figures Lorin Business District map (Figure A) and Gilman Business District map (Figure B). Both the Lorin and Gilman Districts are led by volunteer-run merchant organizations composed of dedicated local business and property owners.

Existing Merchant Organizations –
Lorin Business Association and the Gilman District
The Lorin Business Association (LBA) includes businesses, nonprofits, artists, and property owners located along Adeline Street from Ashby Avenue to the Oakland border. The Association seeks to promote economic vitality by promotion of positive business and commercial activity, streetscape improvements and the arts. The LBA Figure A: Proposed Lorin Parking Improvement District Boundary Figure B: Proposed Gilman Parking Improvement District Boundary

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meets monthly and maintains a calendar of events, with a website:
https://www.lorinberkeley.org/aboutus.

The Gilman District of West Berkeley is home to a wide range of businesses, services and amenities that attract visitors from across the Bay Area. Situated in the northwest section of Berkeley, the Gilman District is a dynamic mix of manufacturing, light industry, art studio space, retail, and food establishments. It is also home to recreational sports fields and an urban farm that hosts various family and community programs.

District events including the annual Gilman Street Fair are supported by the volunteer members of the Gilman District Association. The Association meets routinely and maintains a website with event and business listings: https://www.gilmandistrict.org/.

Parking BID Formation Activities Undertaken to Date
On March 21, 2021 a budget referral to Establish a Parking Benefits District (PBD) in the Adeline Corridor was amended in Supplemental 1 to include the Gilman District and updated to reflect the cost of consulting services for two business districts. In January of 2022, a referral to the City Manager to Establish a Framework for Parking Benefits Districts in the Gilman and Lorin Commercial Districts was adopted and given demand number DMND0003998 in the referral catalogue system. This demand was ranked third in the 2024 Re-weighted Range Voting or “RRV” process by Berkeley’s City Council 2 and is currently indicated as 95% complete and marked for removal in the 2025 RRV process.3
On January 24, 2024, RFP Specification No. 24-11650-C for Lorin & Gilman Parking Benefit District(s) Formation Services was released and received one responsive bid.

City staff reviewed and selected a vendor for the original proposal, but were unable to execute the contract due to a disagreement on boilerplate contract language and terms with the vendor.4 Without a qualified second responsive bidder to the $70,000 proposal, in August 2024 the RFP was repositioned, with a pared back scope for informal bid with the total contract amount lowered to just under $50,000. With this new approach, the City received three informal proposals from qualified firms on October 31, 2024.

In reviewing the informal proposals, and in consultation with the other city departments, a new direction for supporting both commercial districts in the near term was developed.

Based on discussions across staff sections in the late fall of 2024, new information was gleaned from parking studies undertaken by the Public Works Department on parking utilization and meter rates citywide known as ‘passport data’. The data dashboard composed of the passport data details citywide parking utilization and parking rates, and points to the need to more comprehensively study the expansion of goBerkeley, the 2 Berkeley City Council, City Council Referral Prioritization Process Using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV), Item 26 (Page 5), May 14, 2024.
3 Berkeley City Council, 2025 City Council Referral Prioritization Process Using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV), Item 1 (Page 38), March 11, 2025.
4 City of Berkeley, Council Item 5, City Attorney, Contract: Amira Jackmon Attorney at Law, for Lorin and Gilman Parking Benefit District Formation Services, June 6, 2024.

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citywide dynamic pricing parking program, rather than develop localized parking benefit districts. In addition, the results of this study which is ongoing, could lead to adjustments in parking rates and the proliferation (or removal) of parking meters in both the Lorin and Gilman areas indicated in the Parking BID formation exercise. A change in meter rates in both or either the Gilman or Lorin could significantly impact any projected parking revenue funds that might be dedicated to the future Parking BIDs. Additionally, the consultants working on developing the passport data dashboard indicated that a parking benefit district in these areas likely would not be “profitable” (that is, provide value to the merchant districts for local site-specific improvements) for 10-15 years. In addition, a parking spot will need to cost at least $1 per/hour to cover the cost of pay stations and enforcement within a Parking BID’s boundaries. Currently, the meter rates in these areas vary between $0.50 and $1.00 per hour.

With this new information, the Parking BID establishment exercise for the Gilman and Lorin districts is premature, given the need to first complete additional curb management studies citywide. At this time, both the Lorin and Gilman districts would benefit more from direct grants to their respective organizations in the near term. That way, the respective merchant organizations may pursue tailored local activities including events, and supplemental clean/green efforts quickly.

After consultation with the business district leadership in both the Lorin and Gilman, and a survey of the current state of the city’s parking revenue funds – and a new understanding of the length of time it might take for a newly established Parking BID to generate revenue for the district (approximately 10-15 years), it is now proposed that the dedicated Parking BID establishment funds be redirected from underwriting Parking BID formation services to direct phased grants to the Lorin and Gilman districts. It is also proposed that the grants will be annual amounts, and phased as follows: $10,000 each for years one and two, and $5,000 in year three for a total amount not to exceed $25,000 per district over three years. Should this recommended resolution be approved by council both district organizations would need to complete the necessary forms to receive their first tranche of funding in FY25.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The original amount budgeted for the Parking BID formation services in both the Lorin and Gilman districts was $70,000 in FY22. $50,000 of that funding is still encumbered and would be reallocated and disbursed over three Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Mayor Adena Ishii (510) 981-7100
Andrea Bernal [email protected]

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Attachments:
1: Resolution
Exhibit A: Commercial District Direct Grant Funding Application (Sample Form)

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

Redirect Parking Business Improvement District (BID) Formation Funds WHEREAS, a budget referral to Establish a Parking Benefits District (PBD) in the Adeline Corridor was amended in Supplemental 1 to include the Gilman District and updated to reflect the cost of consulting services for two business districts (adopted March 21, 2021); and
WHEREAS, a referral to the City Manager to Establish a Framework for Parking Benefits Districts in the Gilman and Lorin Commercial Districts (adopted January 18, 2022) provided a framework for establishing the parking benefit districts; and WHEREAS, RFP Specification No. 24-11650-C for Lorin & Gilman Parking Benefit District(s) Formation Services (released January 24, 2024) received one responsive bid; and
WHEREAS, the original bidder could not get into contract, so the project scope was pared back and informally re-released for a total contract amount just below $50,000; and
WHEREAS, and the city received three proposals from qualified firms for the modified scope on October 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, at the same time citywide parking revenue studies were undertaken and have indicated that a parking benefit district in these areas will likely not provide value to the merchant districts for local site-specific improvements for 10-15 years; and WHEREAS, a new direction for supporting both commercial districts in the near term is needed in the form of direct grant funding; and
WHEREAS, grant funding disbursed directly to the Gilman and Lorin commercial districts will support the timely development and implementation of local projects prioritized by district leaders.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is enabled to reallocate $50,000 of the dedicated funds for Parking Business Improvement District (BID) formation activities in the Lorin and Gilman commercial districts to grants that will be disbursed directly to the Lorin and Gilman commercial district merchant associations.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grants will be disbursed in annual amounts; and phased as follows: $10,000 each for fiscal year 2024/25 and 25/26, and $5,000 in fiscal year 26/27, for a total amount not to exceed $25,000 per district over three years.

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Capacity Building for Berkeley’s Merchant Associations
Grant Application FYs 25, 26, 27

Gilman and Lorin Districts – grants are to provide capacity building totaling $25,000 ($10,000 each, in years 1 and 2, $5,000 each in year 3) for the Gilman and Lorin District merchant associations to support economic development in their respective commercial areas.

Distribution of funds will be contingent upon the following criteria:

1. Establishment of representative community advisory board reflecting the diversity of businesses, agencies, nonprofits and resident stakeholders who function as the leadership entity for fund management;

2. Obtainment of a merchant associations non-profit status; or partnership with an existing entity to enable fiscal sponsorship until nonprofit status is obtained (demonstrated engagement with a ‘fiscal agent’);

3. Ability to deploy funds within in the district boundaries within two years’ time after receipt of funds. Should the organization fail at timely deployment of funds, the funds must be returned to the City of Berkeley.

4. Eligible expenditures include a range of district services and improvements including but not limited to:

• Organization Capacity
Building (website
development, board
meetings, strategic plan
development, board
member recruitment)
• Support for permitting for
festivals and outdoor dining
& commerce
• Marketing and media
outreach
• Production and publicity of
district events
• Development and
Installation of Placemaking
features
• Streetscape improvements &
graffiti removal
• Banners
• Outdoor lighting
• Street furniture
• Public art
• Landscaping
• Wayfinding signs

5. The undersigned agree to the above terms and criteria.

SIGNED: _______________________________________________________DATE SUBMITTED: ________________________________ DISTRICT NAME (CIRCLE ONE): LORIN GILMAN
SUBMITTED BY: INCLUDE NAME, EMAL & ADDRESS OF SUBMITTING PARTY: ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO: City Manager c/o Office of Economic Development, 2180 Milvia 5 th Floor,
Berkeley, CA 94704, [email protected] .

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1. DISTRICT ORGANIZATION - GOALS & OBJECTIVES

2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

3. TIMELINE FOR EXPENDITURES

ACTIVITY PROJECTED DATE

4. BUDGET – OVERVIEW FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE TOTAL

TOTAL

5. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION - Representative community advisory board

NAME Organization Address (including email)

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NAME Organization Address (including email)

6. Distribution of funds information: Complete information of Fiscal Agent

o City of Berkeley Vendor Number: __________________________________________

o Payment information/mailing address or indicate “hold check for pick up”:
_____________________________________________________________________

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CONSENT CALENDAR
June 17 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Terry Taplin, Mayor Adena Ishii, Councilmember Brent Blackaby, and Councilmember Mark Humbert
Subject: Fire Facility Revenue Measures

RECOMMENDATION
Refer to the City Manager the assessment of potential 2026 revenue ballot measures to support capital improvements to fire department facilities and return recommendations for council adoption.

POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On May 15, 2025, the Budget and Finance Committee adopted the following action: M/S/C (Ishii/Tregub) to forward the item to Council with a positive recommendation. Vote: All Ayes.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Community polling to help set priorities for a bond initiative that will exclusively pay for remodeling or replacement of fire facilities is expected to cost between $20,000 and $50,000.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Berkeley Fire Department Facilities Master Plan (FMP) establishes a ten-year timeline to implement critical remodels and replacements of fire facility capital improvements necessary to keep pace with the department’s evolving and expanding mission, meet the growing demand for service in the city, and comply with modern building codes and industry standards, and align with best practices. Needed improvements include renovation and expansion (Fire Stations 3, 6, and 7), on-site replacement (Fire Stations 2, 4, and 5), relocation (Fire Station 1, Fire Administration, Fire Training Center), and remodeling (Fire Warehouse).

The 2023 Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment (SOC) indicate that the city has an appropriate number of stations, which need to be maintained to retain this status.

Furthermore, the SOC recommends strategic staffing in the downtown core and additional staffing during wildfire weather, both of which are beyond the current capacity of existing stations.

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The budgets below represent an “Order of Magnitude Cost Plan,” intended to estimate costs within a broad range rather than the lowest possible amount. These figures are for planning purposes and exclude escalation beyond 2024, property acquisition, and program management costs. They do include construction, equipment, furnishings, design, environmental review, permitting, and related fees. The proposed phasing prioritizes projects with the highest call volumes and staffing needs. Station 1 is slated to begin first as a relocation; once complete, the original facility can serve as temporary housing for future replacements.

BACKGROUND
The history of Berkeley’s fire service begins in 1877 with the first volunteer hose-and-bucket brigade founded by residents of West Berkeley. Following Berkeley’s incorporation, the Board of Town Trustees recognized Beacon #1 Fire Company as the Volunteer Fire Department. The Town Trustees established the Paid Fire Department on October 1, 1904, and appointed James Keney as Berkeley’s first fire chief. Over the last one hundred and twenty-one years, the Berkeley Fire Department has provided dedicated exemplary service to the community 24 hours a day responding to medical emergencies, fires, hazardous material events, technical rescues, utility emergencies, water rescues, disaster response, active shooter incidents, vehicle

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extrications, and other critical and life-threatening events. The cities growing population, increasing density, increasing physical height of structures along with advances in technology have driven an expansion and evolution of the Department’s mission which require modern facilities with a footprint of adequate size to sustain operations.

Since 1995, the volume of local calls for service for emergencies has grown from 6,300 to 17,500 calls annually in 2024. There are now spikes of over 300% in the daily average call volume during extreme weather events that necessitate additional surge staffing. Space for these additional employees and emergency response vehicles is required in the city's firehouses. As these extreme weather events increase in frequency, the Department is planning for how to integrate these modifications into its long-term infrastructure plans.

In order to fulfill the modern mission of the fire department and in order to be prepared and to address hazards while adhering to emission standards, apparatus have grown in size including wildland engines, ambulances, off-road vehicles and boats, and other equipment.

Research spanning decades, continents, and more than 80,000 firefighters validates the connection between firefighting and occupational cancer. Cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today. Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population, according to research by the CDC/National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). This has driven ire station best practices have evolved to update spatial layouts to include dedicated turnout and decontamination rooms, dedicated fitness rooms, airlock separation between apparatus bays and living quarters, and reorganized circulation, to minimize exposure to carcinogens.

In order to fulfill commitments to reduce carbon emissions and promote the health of firefighters and the community at large, the City of Berkeley and the Berkeley Fire Department are moving to electrify stations and apparatus. The process of electrifying fire stations is expensive, and staff has determined that the investment that would be required should be deferred until the fire stations undergo needed remodels, rebuilds or relocation. To invest in these upgrades prior to these known and impending actions was not seen as fiscally responsible when the analysis was completed.

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To accommodate the needs of our existing diverse and inclusive workforce, and to create spaces that welcome higher percentages of under-represented groups, the Department calls for increased privacy and accessibility in stations via gender-neutral restrooms, single occupancy bedrooms, and dedicated offices for supervisors.

The majority of the city’s fire stations were built in the 1960s, receiving seismic upgrades in the 1990s while the Training Facility was built in 1996, the Public Safety Building in 2000, and Station 7 in 2006. Despite having undergone some degree of modification since construction, most fire stations currently lack the specifications to properly house modern apparatus, equipment, and cannot absorb additional units and new staff, to meet current policy, codes, and health, safety, and inclusion standards. Many stations also contain outdated features, hinder alignment with best practices for health and the environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no immediate impacts from conducting polling, however, if a tax measure was successful and this work occurred it would allow for electrification of the Department’s fleet in alignment with the City’s long-term goals outlined in the Municipal Fleet Electrification Plan.

According to current policy, any new construction in Berkeley is required to be all electric.

Going all-electric for buildings and the fleet will require significant revisions to the site power supply including:
● Changing the type of power entering the building (from single to three-phase in most instances)
● Increasing the electrical service to 800 or 1200 amps ● Installing solar arrays and energy storage systems
This move improves health and safety at stations and addresses environmental considerations by:
● Improving indoor air quality by eliminating natural gas (for heating and cooking) in the buildings
● Decreasing fossil fuel reliance and carbon pollution by providing electric charging stations for fire department vehicles and apparatus, and staff’s personal electric vehicles ● Employing clean energy sources while the power grid is up and during emergencies when it is down.

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RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Renovation, replacement, and relocation of stations and facilities are required to align the Department with best practices, address modern needs, and keep up with operational demands.

Furthermore, the city’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan indicates that the city is vulnerable to earthquake, wildland-urban interface fire, extreme heat, events, and assesses the likelihood of each to be high and the impacts of each risk to be severe. Additionally, daily calls for service and the response-needs of the city continue to grow.

Financing capital improvements to city facilities pursuant to the Fire Department Master Plan, both furthers the modernization of Berkeley's Fire service and progress towards addressing the city's unfunded liabilities related to deterred infrastructure maintenance thus advancing City of Berkeley Strategic Plan goes to create a resilient, safe, connected and prepared city, and provide state-of-the-art-well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Waiting to pursue revenue measures in subsequent cycles, seeking to use General Fund dollars, and inaction were all considered but the current recommendation was ultimately decided.

CONTACT PERSON
Councilmember Taplin
Council District 2
510-981-7120

Attachments:

1. Fire Department Master Plan

2. Standards of Coverage

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CITY OF BERKELEY
DRAFT MAY 08, 2023

VOLUME I

BERKELEY FIRE DEPARTMENT

MASTER PLAN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRE STATION NO. 1
FIRE STATION NO. 2
FIRE STATION NO. 3
FIRE STATION NO. 4
• Project Description & Location map
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
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5 - 16
17 - 21
• Project Description & Location Map
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
22 23 - 26
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42 - 45
• Project Description & Location Map
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
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63 - 64
• Project Description
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
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CITY OF BERKELEY

FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN

VOLUME I
DRAFT
MAY 08, 2023

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FIRE STATION NO. 5
FIRE STATION NO. 6
FIRE STATION NO. 7

HEADQUARTERS, TRAINING CLASSROOMS &

AMBULANCE DEPLOYMENT CENTER
• Project Description & Location Map
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
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• Project Description & Location Map
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
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• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
• Project Description & Location Map
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Component Diagrams
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TRAINING CENTER
• Project Description & Location Map
• Site Diagram and Plan
• Conceptual Space Needs Outline
• Site and Floor Layout Diagrams
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CITY OF BERKELEY

FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN

VOLUME I
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FIRE STATION 1

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BERKELEY FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The existing Fire House No. 1 is 5,410 SF and was originally designed in 1966 to provide operational space and living quarters for three personnel. The facility was seismically retrofitted in the 1990’s and renovated in 2015 to pro
vide accessible and private restrooms. The fire station currently houses 6 personnel per shift and houses Engine 1(3), Medic 1 (2) and Medic Trainee (1). This station personnel is anticipated to grown through the addition of a future ambulance or mobile integrated paramedic and a Battalion Chief. The staffing will increase to 12 personnel per shift.

Four options were evaluated. They include:

1. Renovation and expansion with 15,700 Total Square feet and all parking met. Purchase three adjacent properties.

2. Replace station with a new 15,700 SF station on the existing site with surface parking. Purchase three adjacent properties.

3. Replace station with a new 15,700 SF station on the existing site with a 12,810 SF subterranean parking garage. Purchase thee adjacent properties.

4. Replace station with a new 15,700 SF Station on a new site that allows surface parking. (Recommended)
The renovation or replacement on the existing site is not desirable at this location because it would require the removal of three apartment buildings. The recommended option for this location is to purchased a new property which is not deep into a residential neighborhood but in the general area.

The ROM Project Budget for the Recommended Option 4 is $42-47M; not including the property purchased and escalation beyond 2024.

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1
2442 EIGHTH STREET, BERKELEY , CA 94710
EIGHTH ST.

DWIGHT WAY
NINTH ST.

SEVENTH ST.

DWIGHTCRESCENT

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Current Future
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No. Type of Space Space Attributes
Program Size
Firefighter Parking 22 firefighter parking spaces, secure and separate from public parking
4,800 10'x20' ea.

Visitor Parking One regular and one ADA adjacent to entrance, shared with other public parking areas.
600 10' x 20
Apparatus Washing Area Adjacent to hydrant for refill and testing; locate at rear of App.

Bays; provide clarifier for run‐off
0 rear apron
Hose Maintenance Area Use rear apron area for cleaning hose; roll wet and store on apparatus
0 rear apron
Yard Hydrant Located at rear yard 0 rear apron
Generator Area Located at rear yard 150 10'x15'
Fueling Area Above Grade Convault System ‐ 1,500 GA 240 12' x 20' Trash Enclosure Exterior access for service; space for dumpster and recycling bins, Covered
150 10'x15'
Flagpole Flagpole area with lighting 25 5'x5'
Outdoor Patio or Deck Outdoor uses; adjacent to Kitchen 200 10'x20' CONCEPTUAL SPACE NEEDS OUTLINE
SITE OPERATIONS
Ambulance ‐ Reserve
TOTAL CURRENT AND PLANNED STAFFING:

Square Footage
Medic Trainee
Community Medic (or MIP or Ambulance) ‐ Medic, EMT
Future Battalion Chief
Medic 1 (Ambulance) ‐ Medic, EMT
Fire House Company Make‐up ‐ Staffing Per shift
Engine 1 ‐ Captain, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic
Fire House No. 1
Engine 1, Medic 1 and Community Medic/MIP or Ambulance, Future Battalion Chief 2442 Eighth Street
Fire House No. 1
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No. Type of Space Space Attributes
FIRE HOUSE ‐ APP BAY/APP BAY SUPPORT Program Size
1 Apparatus Bay (Four Drive
through Bays)
Engine, Medic 1, Future Ambulance/ MIP and Future  BC Vehicle; Future  Front line apparatus.   Reserve Ambulance Second Line Storage. Systems include tailpipe exhaust,  power and air cord drops to each vehicle; electric heating system; night lighting; bi‐ folding auto‐close doors; trench drains
4,560 (2) 20' x 60'
(2) 18' x 60'
2 Medical Supply Closet Heavy Duty Shelving; medical supplies off of apparatus bay. 24 3' x 8' 3 Clean Up Clean‐up sink, shelving, Alcove in bay. 18 3' x 6' 4 Equipment Storage Yard equipment, bike storage (LEED Requirement), compressor 96 8' x 12' 5 Turnout Gear Room Two lockers for each assigned personnel  (11 Personnel per day x 3 = 33), 66 locker plus 6 reserve for 72 lockers total. Power at each locker, continuous exhaust fan, floor drain, heavy duty shelving; wildland gear bags.  Dirty area in room with Extractor and Dryer, decon shower and hanging area.  Part of response return path.
1,200 24' x 50'
6 Janitor Room Service sink, mop rack; janitorial supplies; 48 6' x 8' 7 Work Shop Alcove Work bench/shop area for vise, peg board, tool storage with large flat work surface, Misc. equipment storage , tool chest, Full height storage cabinet, shop sink and eyewash.
120 4' x 30'
8 Firefighter Restroom Fire fighter  toilet and sink, off of apparatus bay 64 8' x 8' 9 Fitness Room Dedicated Fitness Room 624 26' x 24'
Fire House ‐ App Bay/Support Subtotal 6,754
No. Type of Space Space Attributes
FIRE HOUSE ‐ FIREFIGHTER OFFICES Program Size
10 Fire House Public Lobby Lobby with seating; adjacent to the public restroom.   Service window separation between Watch Office and lobby.  Alcove in Lobby for Blood Pressure and other wellness checks.
180 12' x 15'
11 Fire House Public Restroom One All Gender Restroom, accessible, off of Lobby 64 8'x8' 12 Watch Office Workstations for 4‐persons; provide space for lateral file cabinets (one cabinet per company) copy machine and office supply storage, book shelving; conference function
238 14' x 17'
13 Private Office (Engine Captain
and Senior Medic)
Workstation for 2‐persons; provide space for (2‐six drawer) lateral file cabinets.
120 10' x 12'
14 Battalion Chiefs Office ‐ Future Workstation for 3‐persons; provide space for lateral file cabinets, Meeting table for four
288 18' x 16'
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Offices Subtotal 890
Square Footage
Square Footage
Fire House No. 1
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No. Type of Space Space Attributes
FIRE HOUSE ‐ FIREFIGHTER QUARTERS Program Size
15 Kitchen 3‐refrigerators; 3‐shift pantries; 1‐house pantry and refrigerator; 2‐dishwashers; electric induction range/oven with hood; large microwave; large, 12" deep sink  with disposer; prep sink at island; trash and recycling areas; coffer service area; open to Dining Area
378 18' x 21'
16 Dining Area Seating for 12 persons; wall‐mounted TV; open to kitchen; open to Day Room
252 12' x 21'
17 Day Room Seating for 11 with recliner chairs; entertainment center and book shelving; Open to Dining, one work station along wall. 720 30' x 24'
18 Laundry Room Service sink; countertop; janitorial supplies; mop rack, Washer/Dryer
140 10' x 14'
19 Firefighter/Intern Bedrooms 9‐separate bedrooms each containing desk, chair, wall‐mounted TV, 1 bed with lockers outside door.
689 8'‐6" X 9' (9)
20 Firefighter Bathroom ADA 1 accessible restroom with shower, sink, toilet 81 9' x 9' 21 Firefighter Bathrooms 5 restrooms with shower, sink, toilet 256 8' x 8' (5) 22 Captain Bedroom, Bathroom
and Work Area, Accessible
1‐separate bedroom  containing desk, chair, wall‐mounted TV, 1 bed. Accessible in‐suite bathroom.
250 10' x 16'
10' x 9'
10' x 5'
23 BC Bedroom, Bathroom and
Work Area, Accessible
1‐separate bedrooms each containing desk, chair, wall‐mounted TV, 1 bed. One with accessible in‐suite bathroom.
250 10' x 11'
9' x 10'
5'x10' (2)
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Quarters Subtotal 3,016
No. Type of Space Space Attributes
UTILITY SUPPORT/VERTICAL CIRCULATION Program Size
24 Mechanical Room HVAC equipment; hot water heater; fire sprinkler riser 108 9' x 12' 25 Electrical Room Main service panel, fire alarm panel; sub panels 108 9' X 12' 26 Communications Room Telephone service racks, alert response system hub, data server hub, radio equipment; security system
140 10' x 14'
27 Stairs (2x) for each level.  Two stairways from the second floor for exiting
576 18' x 8'
28 Fire House Elevator Elevator and machine room 240 8' x 10' (3) Utility Support/ Vertical Circulation Subtotal 1,172
Engine 1, Medic 1,  Community Medic, Future Battalion Chief, Reserve Ambulance: Summary Program Fire House ‐ App Bay/Bay Support Subtotal 6,754
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Offices Subtotal 890
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Quarters Subtotal 3,016
Utility Support/Vertical Circulation Subtotal 1,172
BUILDING SUBTOTAL (SF) 11,832
Circulation at 30% 3,549
Engine 1, Medic 1, Community Medic, Future BC, Reserve Ambulance: GRAND TOTAL (SF) 15,381 Square Footage
Square Footage
Fire House No. 1
Final Space Needs 3/21/2023 Page 3 of 3

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20'-0"
76'-0"
60'-0"

FUTURE BC
ENGINE

AUTOMATIC
FOLDING DOOR, TYP.

TRENCH DRAIN, TYP.
18'-0" 20'-0"18'-0"

MEDIC I

AMBULANCE

RESERVE AMBULANCE

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

1. APPARATUS BAY - 4 DRIVE-THROUGH BAYS (4,560 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - APPARATUS BAY/APPARATUS BAY SUPPORT

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8'-0"
3'-0"

HEAVY DUTY

SHELVING

APPARATUS BAY
6'-0"
3'-0"
S.S. CLEAN-UP SINK

W/ DRAIN BOARD,

HANDS FREE

APPARATUS BAY
8'-0"
12'-0"

COMPRESSOR

YARD TOOLS
BIKE

STORAGE

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

3. CLEAN-UP (18 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

2. MEDICAL SUPPLY CLOSET (24 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

4. EQUIPMENT STORAGE (96 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - APPARATUS BAY/APPARATUS BAY SUPPORT

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35'-0"
50'-0"
24'-0"

MOP SINK
& SHELF
DRYING

CABINET

EXTRACTOR
DECON
SHOWER

APPARATUS
BAY (72) 24"X24"X72" LOCKERS, TYP.
(POWER @ EA. LOCKER AND

CONTINUOUS EXHAUST FAN)

HEAVY DUTY SHELVING
ABOVE, TYP.
(36) 30"X14"
3 HIGH WILD LAND

GEAR BAGS STORAGE
HAZMAT
BINS (2)

SHELVING
ABOVE
1 7 8 14
15 24
25 54
33 32
55 64
65 72

APPARATUS
BAY

TRENCH DRAIN

UTILITY
SINK
& SHELF
DRYING
AREA

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

5. TURNOUT GEAR ROOM (1,200 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - APPARATUS BAY/APPARATUS BAY SUPPORT

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6'-0"
8'-0"

SHELVING

MOP RACK

SERVICE
SINK
30'-0"
4'-0"
OPEN
BELOW
EQUIP.

STORAGE
TOOL
CHEST

EYEWASH
WORKBENCHFULL HT.

STORAGE
SHOP
SINK
8'-0"
8'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

6. JANITOR ROOM (48 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

7. WORKSHOP ALCOVE (120 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

8. FIREFIGHTER RESTROOM (64 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - APPARATUS BAY/APPARATUS BAY SUPPORT

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24'-0"
26'-0"

TO EXTERIOR

KETTLE BAR/

STRETCHING

DUMBBELL
RACKS
HI-LOW

DRINKING

FOUNTAIN

EQUIPMENT

STORAGE RACK

EXERCISE
BIKES
BACK

EXTENSION

ELLIPTICAL

MACHINE

TREADMILL

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

9. FITNESS ROOM (624 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - APPARATUS BAY/APPARATUS BAY SUPPORT

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15'-0"
12'-0"

ENTRANCE

TO MEETING ROOM &

GENDER NEUTRAL

ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM

BLOOD PRESSURE
& WELLNESS CHECKS

TO WATCH
OFFICE
8'-0"
8'-0"

TO PUBLIC
LOBBY
BABY

CHANGING

STATION

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

10. FIRE HOUSE PUBLIC LOBBY (180 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

11. FIRE HOUSE PUBLIC RESTROOM (64 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - FIREFIGHTER OFFICES

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12'-0"
10'-0"

LATERAL
FILES

LATERAL
FILES
17'-0"
14'-0"
F
TV

LATERAL
FILES
F
F
F
18'-0"
16'-0" F
F
F

LATERAL
FILES

FAXPRINTER/COPY

LATERAL
FILES

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

12. WATCH OFFICE (238 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

13. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE (120 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - FIREFIGHTER OFFICES

14. BATTALION CHIEF'S OFFICE-FUTURE (288 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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18'-0"
21'-0"
8'-0"
MW
COFFEE
REF.A REF.B
R
+42"+34"
DINING
HOUSE
PANTRY
PANTRY
C
PANTRY
B REF.C HOUSE
REF.

PANTRY
A
DW
DW T
12'-0"
21'-0"
TV
PATIO

DAYROOM

SEATING
FOR 12

KITCHEN

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

FIRE HOUSE - FIREFIGHTER QUARTERS

15. KITCHEN (378 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

16. DINING AREA (252 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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24'-0"
30'-0"
DINING
TV
11 RECLINERS

ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER

WORKSTATION

BOOK SHELVING
W D
14'-0"
10'-0"
FULL HT.

STORAGE

LAUNDRY
SINK

MOP SINK

MOP RACK

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

17. DAY ROOM (720 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

17. LAUNDRY ROOM (140 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - FIREFIGHTER QUARTERS

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9'-0"
8'-6"
(3) 24"X30"
LOCKERS, TYP.

TV
A B C
TV

XL TWIN BED

DESK/NIGHT STAND

HALLWAY
A B C
9'-0"
9'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

19. FIREFIGHTER/INTERN BEDROOMS - 9 (689 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

20. FIREFIGHTER BATHROOM - ADA (81 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - FIREFIGHTER QUARTERS

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10'-0"
11'-0"5'-0"
9'-0"
10'-0"
TV
A
B C
(4) 30"X30"
LOCKERS, TYP.
8'-0"
8'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

22. CAPTAIN BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND WORK AREA, ACCESSIBLE (250 S.F.)

21. FIREFIGHTER BATHROOM - 5 (256 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - FIREFIGHTER QUARTERS

23. BC BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND WORK AREA, ACCESSIBLE (250 S.F.) SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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9'-0"
12'-0"

FIRE SPRINKLER
RISER

WATER HEATER
HVAC EQUIP.
12'-0"
9'-0"
MAIN SERV.

PANEL

SUB-PANELS

FIRE ALARM
PANEL
14'-0"
10'-0"
RADIO EQUIP.

SECURITY SYS.

TEL. SERVICE

RACKS & DATA

SERVER HUB

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 1

ENGINE I, MEDIC I AND COMMUNITY MEDIC OR

MIP OR AMBULANCE
04/24/2023

24. MECHANICAL ROOM (108 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

25. ELECTRICAL ROOM (108 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

26. COMMUNICATIONS ROOM (140 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - UTILITY SUPPORT/VERTICAL CIRCULATION

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(E) FIRE STATION NO.1
(23) PARKING SPACES

MEDIC I
ENGINE
RESCUE
(E) GEN.

NEW

LOCATION
(2) PARKING
SPACES

FUTURE BCRESERVE

AMBULANCE

SITE PLAN DIAGRAM
SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0"
EIGHTH ST.

CITY OF BERKELEY
610 16th STREET, SUITE 219, OAKLAND, CA 94612
phone: 510.208.9400
www.marymcgratharchitects.com
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FIRE SERVICE MASTER PLAN

SITE STUDIES
TITLE:
6201 DOYLE STREET, SUITE B,
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
phone: 510.547.8092 | www.siegelstrain.com
FIRE STATION NO. 1 - SITE PLAN (OPTION 1 - BLDG. RENOVATION & ADDITIONAL AREA) 2442 EIGHTH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710

DWIGHT WAY
FIRE STATION NO. 1
LEGEND:
(E) LOT AREA:
3 ADDITIONAL TOTAL LOT AREA:
(E) BUILDING TOTAL AREA:
(N) TOTAL BLDG. AREA:
10,125 S.F.
14,035 S.F.
7,474 S.F.
16,333 S.F.

EXISTING BUILDING AREA

ADDED BUILDING AREA

RENOVATION AREA

03.17.2023
ADDITIONAL LOT AREA:
4,388 S.F.

ADDITIONAL LOT AREA:
5,098 S.F.

ADDITIONAL LOT AREA:
4,549 S.F.
(E) LOT AREA:
10,125 S.F.

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UP
(E) HALL 1

OPEN BELOW TO
(E) & (N) APPARATUS BAYS
(E) HALL 2
CAPT. BEDROOM W/

WORK AREA & ADA

BATHROOM
FF
BDRM. 3
FF
BDRM. 4
FF
BDRM. 5
FF
BDRM. 7
FF
BDRM. 2
FF
BDRM. 1
FF
BDRM. 9
(N) ACCESSIBLE

BATHROOM
FF
BATHROOM 2
FF
BATHROOM 3

WD LAUNDRY

STORAGE
FF
BATHROOM 1
FF
BDRM. 8
(N)
STAIR
(N)
STAIR
FF
BDRM. 6

BC BEDROOM W/

WORK AREA & ADA

BATHROOM
(E) APPARATUS BAYS (2)
(E)

DAYROOM
(E) OFFICE
(E) H.C.

TOILET(E) RADIO RM.
(E) SIDEYARD
(E)

KITCHEN
(N) TURNOUT GEAR
(N) FITNESS
(N) APPARATUS BAY
(E) JAN.
(E) HALL
(E) TOILET
ENGINE
RESCUE
(N) CAPT.

OFFICE
17 25
26 58
35 34
59 6878
69 1

ADDED AREA FOR OFFICES AND LIVING

ADDED AREA FOR BC BAY

FUTURE BCRESERVE

AMBULANCE
MEDIC 1
STAIR
(N)
STAIR

FIRE SERVICE MASTER PLAN

SITE STUDIES
TITLE:
6201 DOYLE STREET, SUITE B,
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
phone: 510.547.8092 | www.siegelstrain.com
FIRE STATION NO. 1 - FLOOR PLAN (OPTION 1 - BLDG. RENOVATION & ADDITIONAL AREA) 2442 EIGHTH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710

SECOND FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"
LEGEND:

EXISTING BUILDING AREA

ADDED BUILDING AREA

RENOVATION AREA

03.17.2023

FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"
FIRE STATION NO. 1
(E) BUILDING TOTAL AREA:

PROPOSED ADDED TOTAL BLDG. AREA:
7,474 S.F.
16,313 S.F.

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APPARATUS BAY
(E) GEN.

NEW

LOCATION

FUTURE BC
ENGINE

FUTURE RESCUE

RESERVE

AMBULANCE

MEDIC I

APPARATUS

BAY SUPPORT
OFFICES + UTILITY
(23) PARKING SPACES
LIVING QUARTERS +

FITNESS

SITE/FIRST FLOOR DIAGRAM
SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0"
EIGHTH ST.

FIRE SERVICE MASTER PLAN

SITE STUDIES
TITLE:
6201 DOYLE STREET, SUITE B,
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
phone: 510.547.8092 | www.siegelstrain.com
FIRE STATION NO. 1 - (OPTION 2 - NEW BLDG. & PURCHASE 3 PROPERTIES) 2442 EIGHTH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710

DWIGHT WAY
SEVENTH ST.

DWIGHT

CRESCENT
1ST FLOOR BUILDING AREA:
2ND FLOOR BUILDING AREA:

TOTAL BUILDING AREA:

FIRE STATION NO. 1
9,786 S.F.
5,920 S.F.
15,706 S.F.
2 STORY BUILDING

SECOND FLOOR DIAGRAM
SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0"

03.17.2023

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24 PARKING SPACES

RAMP UP

RAMP DN
LIVING QUARTERS +

FITNESS

APPARATUS BAY
(E) GEN.

NEW

LOCATION

FUTURE BC
ENGINE

FUTURE RESCUE

RESERVE

AMBULANCE

MEDIC I

APPARATUS

BAY SUPPORT
OFFICES + UTILITY
(23) PARKING SPACES

APPARATUS BAY

SUPPORT

RAMP DN
(E) GEN.

NEW

LOCATION

APPARATUS BAY

FUTURE BC
ENGINE

FUTURE RESCUE

RESERVE

AMBULANCE

MEDIC I
OFFICES + UTILITY

FIRE SERVICE MASTER PLAN

SITE STUDIES
TITLE:
6201 DOYLE STREET, SUITE B,
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
phone: 510.547.8092 | www.siegelstrain.com
FIRE STATION NO. 1 - SITE PLAN (OPTION 3 - NEW BLDG. & BASEMENT PARKING) 2442 EIGHTH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710
BASEMENT PARKING AREA:
1ST FLOOR BUILDING AREA:
2ND FLOOR BUILDING AREA:

TOTAL BUILDING AREA:

FIRE STATION NO. 1
12,810 S.F.
9,461S.F.
5,920 S.F.
28,516 S.F.
2 STORY BUILDING + BASEMENT PARKING

BASEMENT FLOOR DIAGRAM
SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0"

03.17.2023

SITE/FIRST FLOOR DIAGRAM
SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0"
EIGHTH ST.

DWIGHT WAY

SECOND FLOOR DIAGRAM
SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0"

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FIRE SERVICE MASTER PLAN

SITE STUDIES
TITLE:
6201 DOYLE STREET, SUITE B,
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
phone: 510.547.8092 | www.siegelstrain.com
FIRE STATION NO. 1 - SITE PLAN (OPTION 4 - NEW LOCATION RECOMMENDED) 2442 EIGHTH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710 03.17.2023
FIRE STATION NO. 1
NEW LOCATION - 15,700 S.F. - 2 STORY BUILDING & PARKING

PURCHASE NEW PROPERTY AND REPLACE STATION
S tation 1: O ption 4
25 NEW LOCATION– 15,700 sf 2 story building, plus parking.

Purchase new property and replace station.

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MAY 08, 2023

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Fire House No. 2 was expanded to 13,598 SF when it was seismically upgraded in 1995. In this expansion the living quarters were modified to provide space for 8 on-duty personnel per shift and a fifth bay was added. The fire station currently houses 11 personnel per shift and Truck 2 (3), Engine 2 (3), Medic 2 (2), Medic Supervisor (1), Battalion Chie
f (1) and Medic Trainee (1). The staffing will increase to 13 personnel per shift. The firehouse also houses a Type VI wildland unit and the department’s Hazardous Material unit, a reserve truck, reserve engine as well as an utility truck. Several of the units can not be housed in the apparatus bays.

Three options were evaluated. They include:

1. Renovation and expansion of the existing station with a 3rd story to provide 21,000 SF of space.

Parking requirements are not met with this solution.

2. Replace station on existing site with one level of roof top parking. Parking requirements are not met.

3. Replace station on existing site with 3 story, 21,000 SF station and two levels of rooftop parking.

Parking requirements are met with this solution.

The recommended option for this location is Option 3. All program criteria are met.

The ROM Project Budget for the Recommended Option 3 is $51-56M; not including escalation beyond 2024.

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2
2029 BERKELEY WAY , BERKELEY , CA 94704

BERKELEY WAY
HEARST AVE.

SHATTUCK AVE.

HENRY ST.

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Current Future
34 34
22 11
11 11
00 00
00 00
11 13
No. Type of Space Space Attributes
Program Size
Firefighter Parking 26 firefighter parking spaces, secure and separate from public parking
5,200 10'x20' ea.

Visitor Parking One regular and one ADA adjacent to entrance, shared with other public parking areas.
200 10' x 20
Apparatus Washing Area Adjacent to hydrant for refill and testing; locate at rear of App. Bays; provide clarifier for run‐off
0 rear apron
Hose Maintenance Area Use rear apron area for cleaning hose; roll wet and store on apparatus
0 rear apron
Yard Hydrant Located at rear yard 0 rear apron
Generator Area Located at rear yard 150 10'x15'
Fueling Area Above Grade Convault System ‐ 1,500 GA 240 12' x 20' Trash Enclosure Exterior access for service; space for dumpster and recycling bins, Covered
150 10'x15'
Flagpole Flagpole area with lighting 25 5'x5'
Outdoor Patio or Deck Outdoor uses; adjacent to Kitchen 200 10'x20' Fire House No. 2 ‐ Battalion Station
Engine 2, Truck 2, Medic 2, Battalion Chief, EMS Chief 2029 Berkeley Way
Truck 2 ‐ Captain , Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic
Engine 2 ‐ Captain, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic
Medic 2 ‐ Medic, EMT
Medic Trainee
CONCEPTUAL SPACE NEEDS OUTLINE
Fire House Company Make‐up ‐ Staffing Per shift
Battalion Chief ‐ 1
EMS Chief ‐1
SITE OPERATIONS
Square Footage
Type VI 4X4 ‐ Cross Staffed
Hazardous Materials Unit ‐ Cross Staffed (May be relocated) Reserve Ambulance
TOTAL CURRENT AND PLANNED STAFFING:

Truck ‐ Reserve
Fire House No. 2
Berkeley Fire Department
Final Space Needs 3/17/2023 Page 1 of 5

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No. Type of Space Space Attributes
FIRE HOUSE ‐ APP BAY/APP BAY SUPPORT Program Size
1 Apparatus Bay (Two Truck
drive through bay, five double
bays)
Truck 2, Engine 2, Medic 2, BC Unit ‐ Front line apparatus.  , EMS Chief Unit,  Haz Mat, Type VI Engine, Reserve truck, reserve ambulance, F‐250 Utility Truck. Systems include tailpipe exhaust,  power and air cord drops to each vehicle; electric heating system; night lighting; bi‐folding auto‐close doors; trench drains
7,520 (2) 20'x 80'
(3) 18' x 80'
2 Medical Supply Closet Heavy Duty Shelving; medical supplies off of apparatus bay. 24 3' x 8' 3 Clean Up Clean‐up sink, shelving, Alcove in bay. 18 3' x 6' 4 Equipment Storage Yard equipment, bike storage (LEED Requirement), compressor
96 8' x 12'
5 Turnout Gear Room Two lockers for each assigned personnel  (13 Personnel per day x 3 = 39); Four unassigned for 82 total lockers. Power at each locker, continuous exhaust fan, floor drain, heavy duty shelving; wildland gear bags.  Dirty area in room with
Extractor and Dryer, decon shower and hanging area.  Part of response return path.
1,200 50' x 24'
6 Janitor Room Service sink, mop rack; janitorial supplies; 48 6' x 8' 7 Work Shop Alcove Work bench/shop area for vise, peg board, tool storage with large flat work surface, Misc. equipment storage , tool chest, Full height storage cabinet, shop sink and eyewash.
120 4' x
30'
8 Firefighter Restroom Fire fighter  toilet and sink, off of apparatus bay 64 8'x8' 9 SCBA Air Fill Four station air fill unit with cascade system, work bench and SCBA tank storage
160 10' x 16'
10 Oxygen Cascade System and
storage
Four Unit Oxygen cascade fill station with medical supply storage, work bench and oxygen tank storage. Explosion
Proof room.
80 8' x 10'
11 Fitness Room Dedicated Fitness Room 624 26' x 24' Fire House ‐ App Bay/Support Subtotal 9,954
Square Footage
Fire House No. 2
Berkeley Fire Department
Final Space Needs 3/17/2023 Page 2 of 5

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No. Type of Space Space Attributes
FIRE HOUSE ‐ FIREFIGHTER OFFICES Program Size
12 Fire House Public Lobby Lobby with seating; adjacent to the public restroom. Service window separation between Watch Office and lobby. Alcove in Lobby for Blood Pressure and other wellness checks.
180 12' x 15'
13 Fire House Public Restroom One All Gender Restroom, accessible, off of Lobby 64 8'x8' 14 Watch Office Workstations for 4‐persons; provide space for lateral file cabinets (one cabinet per company) copy machine and office supply storage, book shelving; conference function
238 14' x 17'
15 Captains Office (Truck Captain
and Engine Captain)
Workstation for 2‐persons; provide space for (6) lateral file cabinets.
120 10' x 12'
16 Battalion Chiefs Office Workstation for 3‐persons; provide space for lateral file cabinets, Meeting table for four
288 18' x 16'
17 EMS Chief Office Workstation for 3‐persons; provide space for lateral file cabinets, Meeting table for four
288 18' x 16'
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Offices Subtotal 1,178
No. Type of Space Space Attributes
FIRE HOUSE ‐ FIREFIGHTER QUARTERS Program Size
18 Kitchen 3‐refrigerators; 3‐shift pantries; 1‐house pantry and refrigerator; 2‐dishwasher; electric induction range/oven with hood; large microwave; large, 12" deep sink with
disposer; prep sink at island; trash and recycling areas; coffer service area; open to Dining Area.
378 18' x 21'
19 Dining Area Seating for 14 persons; wall‐mounted TV; open to kitchen; open to Day Room
252 12' x 21'
20 Day
Room Seating for 14 with recliner chairs; entertainment center and book shelving; Open to Dining, one work station along wall. 720 24' x 30'
21 Laundry Room Service sink; countertop; janitorial supplies; mop rack, Washer/Dryer
140 10' x 14'
22 Firefighter Bedroom 9‐separate bedrooms each containing desk, chair, wall‐ mounted TV, 1 bed with lockers outside door.
689 8' ‐6" x 9' (9)
23 Firefighter Bathroom ADA 1 accessible restroom with shower, sink, toilet 81 9' x 9' 24 Firefighter Bathrooms 4 restrooms with shower, sink, toilet 256 8' x 8' (4) 25 Captain Bedroom, Bathroom
and Work Area, Accessible
2‐separate bedrooms each containing desk, chair, wall‐
mounted TV, 1 bed. One with accessible in‐suite bathroom. 500 10' x 11'
9' x 10'
5'x10' (2)
26 BC Bedroom, Bathroom and
Work Area, Accessible
1‐separate bedrooms each containing desk, chair, wall‐
mounted TV, 1 bed. One with accessible in‐suite bathroom. 250 10' x 11'
9' x 10'
5'x10' (2)
27 EMS Chief Bedroom, Bathroom
and Work Area, Accessible
1‐separate bedrooms each containing desk, chair, wall‐
mounted TV, 1 bed. One with accessible in‐suite bathroom. 250 10' x 11'
9' x 10'
5'x10' (2)
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Quarters Subtotal 3,516
Square Footage
Square Footage
Fire House No. 2
Berkeley Fire Department
Final Space Needs 3/17/2023 Page 3 of 5

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No. Type of Space Space Attributes
UTILITY SUPPORT/VERTICAL CIRCULATION Program Size
28 Mechanical Room HVAC equipment; hot water heater; fire sprinkler riser 108 9' x 12' 29 Electrical Room Main service panel, fire alarm panel; sub panels 108 9' X 12' 30 Communications Room Telephone service racks, alert response system hub, data server hub, radio equipment; security system
170 10' x 17'
31 Stairs (3x) for each level.  Three stairways from the second floor for exiting
864 18' x 8'
32 Fire House Elevator Elevator and machine room 240 8' x 10' (3) Utility Support/ Vertical Circulation Subtotal 1,490
Square Footage
Fire House No. 2
Berkeley Fire Department
Final Space Needs 3/17/2023 Page 4 of 5
Engine 2, Truck 2, Medic 2,  Battalion Chief, EMS Chief: Summary Program Fire House ‐ App Bay/Bay Support Subtotal 9,954
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Offices Subtotal 1,178
Fire House ‐ Firefighter Quarters Subtotal 3,516
Utility Support/Vertical Circulation Subtotal 1,490
BUILDING SUBTOTAL (SF) 16,138
Circulation at 30% 4,841
Engine 2, Truck 2, Medic 2,  Battalion Chief, EMS Chief: GRAND TOTAL (SF) 20,979

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20'-0"
94'-0"
18'-0"
80'-0"
MEDIC 2
ENGINE 2

RESERVE TRUCK

HAZ MAT UNIT

BC COMMAND

VEHICLE

RESERVE AMBULANCE
OR EMS CHIEF?

AUTOMATIC
FOLDING DOOR, TYP.

TRENCH DRAIN, TYP.

TYPE VI, CROSS
STAFF
TRUCK 2 - 72'

UTILITY PICK-UP
(F-250)
18'-0" 18'-0" 20'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

1. APPARATUS BAY - 5 DRIVE-THROUGH BAYS (7,520 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0"

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8'-0"
3'-0"

HEAVY DUTY

SHELVING

APPARATUS BAY
6'-0"
3'-0"
S.S. CLEAN-UP SINK

W/ DRAIN BOARD,

HANDS FREE

APPARATUS BAY
8'-0"
12'-0"

COMPRESSOR

YARD TOOLS
BIKE

STORAGE

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

3. CLEAN-UP (18 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

2. MEDICAL SUPPLY CLOSET (24 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

4. EQUIPMENT STORAGE (96 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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MOP SINK
& SHELF
2 COMP.

SINK &

SHELVING
ABOVE
TRENCH
DRAIN
DRYING

CABINET

EXTRACTOR
DECON
SHOWER
38'-0"
50'-0"
24'-0"
(82) 24"X24"X72"

LOCKERS

HEAVY DUTY SHELVING
ABOVE, TYP.
(39) 30"X14"
3 HIGH WILD LAND

GEAR BAGS STORAGE
HAZMAT
BINS

SHELVING
ABOVE
1 8 9 15
16 25
26 58
35 34
59 82

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

5. TURNOUT GEAR ROOM (1,200 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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6'-0"
8'-0"

SHELVING

MOP RACK

SERVICE
SINK
OPEN
BELOW
30'-0"
4'-0"
EQUIP.

STORAGE
TOOL
CHEST

EYEWASH
WORKBENCHFULL HT.

STORAGE
SHOP
SINK
8'-0"
8'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

6. JANITOR ROOM (48 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

7. WORKSHOP ALCOVE (120 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

8. FIREFIGHTER RESTROOM (64 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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16'-0"
10'-0"

COMPRESSOR

CONTAINMENT

FILL STATION
(2 POSITIONS)
LOUVER
UPPER

SHELVING &

MASK RACKS

WORKBENCH

PIPE FOR HOSE

ATTACHMENT
10'-0"
8'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

10. OXYGEN CASCADE SYSTEM AND STORAGE (80 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

FIRE HOUSE - APPARATUS BAY/APPARATUS BAY SUPPORT

9. SCBA AIR FILL (160 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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24'-0"
26'-0"

TO EXTERIOR
KETTLE

BAR/STRETCH

DUMBBELL
RACKS
HI-LOW

DRINKING

FOUNTAIN

EQUIPMENT

STORAGE RACK

EXERCISE
BIKES
BACK

EXTENSION

ELLIPTICAL

MACHINE

TREADMILL

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

11. FITNESS ROOM (624 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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15'-0"
12'-0"

ENTRANCE

TO MEETING ROOM &

GENDER NEUTRAL

ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM

BLOOD PRESSURE
& WELLNESS CHECKS

TO WATCH
OFFICE
8'-0"

TO PUBLIC
LOBBY
8'-0"
BABY

CHANGING

STATION

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

12. FIRE HOUSE PUBLIC LOBBY (180 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

13. FIRE HOUSE PUBLIC RESTROOM (64 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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12'-0"
10'-0"

LATERAL
FILES

LATERAL
FILES
17'-0"
F
TV

LATERAL
FILES
F
F
F
14'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

14. WATCH OFFICE (238 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

15. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE (120 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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18'-0"
F
F
F
16'-0"

LATERAL
FILES
FAX

PRINTER/COPY

LATERAL
FILES

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

16. BATTALION CHIEFS OFFICE (288 S.F.)

17. EMS CHIEF OFFICE (288 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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18'-0"
21'-0"
8'-0"
MW
COFFEE
REF.A REF.B
R
+42"+34"
DINING
HOUSE
PANTRY
PANTRY
C
PANTRY
B REF.C HOUSE
REF.

PANTRY
A
DW
DW T
12'-0"

KITCHEN
PATIO
21'-0"

DAYROOM

SEATING
FOR 14
TV

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

FIRE HOUSE - FIREFIGHTER QUARTERS

18. KITCHEN (378 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

19. DINING AREA (252 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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24'-0"

DINING TV
14 RECLINERS

ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER

BOOKSHELVES

WORKSTATION
30'-0"
W D
14'-0"
FULL HT.

STORAGE

LAUNDRY
SINK
10'-0"

MOP SINK

MOP RACK

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

20. DAY ROOM (720 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

21. LAUNDRY ROOM (140 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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(3) 24"X30"
LOCKERS, TYP.

TV
A B C
9'-0"
8'-6"
TV
A B C

XL TWIN BED

DESK/NIGHT STAND

HALLWAY
9'-0"
9'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

22. FIREFIGHTER BEDROOM - 9 (689 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

23. FIREFIGHTER BATHROOM - ADA (81 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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10'-0"
11'-0"
TV
A
B C
(4) 30"X30"
LOCKERS, TYP.
5'-0"
9'-0"
10'-0"
8'-0"
8'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

25. CAPTAIN BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND WORK AREA, ACCESSIBLE - 2 (500 S.F.) SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

24. FIREFIGHTER BATHROOM - 4 (256 S.F.)
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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10'-0"
11'-0"
TV
A
B C
(4) 30"X30"
LOCKERS, TYP.
5'-0"
9'-0"
10'-0"

CITY OF BERKELEY
FIRE HOUSE NO. 2

ENGINE II, TRUCK II, MEDIC II, BATTALION CHIEF, EMS CHIEF 04/24/2023

26. BC BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND WORK AREA, ACCESSIBLE (250 S.F.)

27. EMS CHIEF BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND WORK AREA, ACCESSIBLE (250 S.F.) SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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