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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - KIAHUNA PLANTATION UNIT 34, 2253 POIPU RD., POIPU, HI 96756
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1027D BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY CA 94710
ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI DISTRICT 5 – SHOSHANA O’KEEFE DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN DISTRICT 6 – BRENT BLACKABY
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT DISTRICT 7 – CECILIA LUNAPARRA DISTRICT 4 – IGOR TREGUB DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:02 p.m.
Present: Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: Kesarwani, Bartlett
Councilmember Kesarwani present at 6:08 p.m.
Councilmember Bartlett present at 6:12 p.m.
Land Acknowledgement Statement: The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000 -year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to c reate meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.
Ceremonial Matters: None
City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 10 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Ishii/Tregub) to open the public hearing and continue the hearing to June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm at 1231 Addison Street for the following items: Item 33 Fire Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule; Item 37 Selected Marina Fee Increases; Item 40 New Fee Schedule for Carry Concealed Weapon Permits; Item 41 Changes to Select Public Works Transportation Permit Fees.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 5 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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1. Assessments: Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID) Annual Report of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and proposed budget for FY 2026 and declaring Council’s intention to levy an annual assessment for the DPBID for FY 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,808–N.S.
2. Assessments: North Shattuck Property Based Business Improvement District From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the North Shattuck Property Based Business Improvement District (NSBID) Annual Report of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and proposed budget for FY 2026 and declaring Council’s intention to levy an annual assessment for the NSBID for FY 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,809–N.S.
3. Assessments: Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID) Annual Report of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and proposed FY26 budget and declaring Council’s intention to levy an annual assessment for the TBID for FY 2026.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,810–N.S.
4. Contract: Fine Art Service Provider - Chandra Cerrito/Art Advisors LLC - for Public Art Curation & Project Management Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Chandra Cerrito/Art Advisors LLC for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Public Art Curation and Project Management services for the City of Berkeley’s Public Art Collection for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Financial Implications: $100,000 - Cultural Trust Fund
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,811–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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5. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 17, 2025
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $250,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
6. Temporary Appropriations FY 2026
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing a temporary appropriation in the sum of $60,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from July 1, 2025, until the effective date of the FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,812–N.S.
7. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.8736 (87.36 cents) per square foot of improvements.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,962–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
8. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate funding the debt service on the Street and Integrated Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012) at 0.0050%.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,963–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
Consent Calendar
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9. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G, S & I)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate funding the debt service on the 2015 consolidation of Measures G, S and I (General Obligation Bonds - Elections of 1992, 1996 and 2002) at 0.0090%.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,964–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
10. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency medical services to Berkeley residents at $0.0474 (4.74 cents) per square foot of improvements.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,965–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
11. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) (Measure FF)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate for funding Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS), otherwise known as Measure FF, at an annual rate of $0.17 per square foot of dwelling unit improvements and $0.25 per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional improvements for the 18-month period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300, Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,966–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
Consent Calendar
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12. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping From: City Manager
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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,967–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
13. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election)
From: City 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%.
Financial Implications: See Report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,968–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
14. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016 Election) From: City Manager
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%.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,969–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
15. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election)
From: City Manager
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%.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,970–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
Consent Calendar
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16. FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E)
From: City Manager
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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,971–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
17. FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Relief Act From: City Manager
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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300, Tess Mayer, Library, (510) 981- 6100
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,972–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
18. FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an ordinance setting 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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300, Tess Mayer, Library, (510) 981- 6100
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,973–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 24, 2025.
19. Cooperative Agreement: Downtown Berkeley Bike Station From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the 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.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,813–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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20. Approving Proposed Projects Anticipated to be paid for by the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2025-26 From: City Manager
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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,814–N.S.
21. Civic Arts Commission General Fund Request for Continuation of Poet Laureate Program in FY26 & FY27
From: Civic Arts Commission
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
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 Action: Approved recommendation.
22. Civic Arts Commission Funding Request - Additional $41,685 from the General Fund in FY26 for Festival Grants
From: Civic Arts Commission
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.
Financial Implications: $41,685 - General Fund
Contact: Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530 Action: Approved recommendation.
23a. Cesar Chavez Park Nature and Recreation-Based Conceptual Plan From: Parks and Waterfront Commission
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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Roger Miller, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700 Action: See action for Item 23b.
Consent Calendar
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23b. Companion Report: Cesar Chavez Park Nature and Recreation-Based Conceptual Plan
From: City Manager
Recommendation: The City Manager recommends that Council take no action on the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront 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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Approved recommendation in Item 23b and take no action on Item 23.a.
Consent Calendar
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24. 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
From: Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts 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.
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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Roberto Terrones, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,815–N.S. (Berkeley Unified School District); Resolution No. 71,816–N.S. (Berkeley Food Network); Resolution No. 71,817–N.S. (Berkeley Youth Alternatives); Resolution No. 71,818–N.S. (Ecology Center); Resolution No. 71,819–N.S. (Healthy Black Families); Resolution No. 71,820–N.S. (LifeLong Medical Care); Resolution No. 71,821–N.S. (Multicultural Institute); Resolution No. 71,822–N.S. (YMCA); and approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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25. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to the Poet Laureate Program for FY 2026
From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) 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.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,823–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to amounts listed: Councilmember Tregub - $500; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Lunaparra - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Taplin - $500; Councilmember Bartlett - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100.
26. Resolution Reaffirming Our Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation- Related Plans and Policies
From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the City of Berkeley’s Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation-related plans and policies.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,824–N.S. amended to delete the first Resolved clause.
27. Parking Business Improvement District (BID) Formation Update, Lorin and Gilman Commercial Districts
From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor)
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.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,825–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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28. Fire Facility Revenue Measures (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee) From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co- Sponsor)
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: Forward the item to Council with a positive recommendation.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Approved recommendation as recommended by the Budget & Finance Committee.
29. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to the Downtown Berkeley Association’s 6th Annual Pride on the Plaza Variety Show, in partnership with Om Nom Nom Productions From: Councilmember Tregub (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $500 per Councilmember from each of their D13 Discretionary Accounts including $500 from Mayor Ishii, and Councilmembers Tregub and Taplin, and $200 from Councilmember Lunaparra, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the 2025 Downtown Berkeley Association’s Pride Variety Show, in partnership with Om Nom Nom Productions with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund.
The relinquished funds from the respective discretionary Council Office Budgets of such members of the Berkeley City Council who wish to contribute will support the Downtown Berkeley Association to host a successful event.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,826–N.S. as revised Supplemental Communications Packet #1 from Councilmember Tregub, and amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to amounts listed:
Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Bartlett - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Mayor Ishii - $500.
Council Consent Items
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30. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to the Historical Plaque Project of the Berkeley Historical Society & Museum
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $500 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including $500 from Councilmember Tregub, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the Historical Plaque Project of the Berkeley Historical Society & Museum, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund.
The relinquished funds from the respective discretionary Council Office Budgets of such members of the Berkeley City Council who wish to contribute will support this impactful organization, to preserve cultural knowledge, and celebrate Berkeley’s rich and diverse history.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,827–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to amounts listed: Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Bartlett - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Mayor Ishii - $250.
31. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Berkeley’s First Pride Fair hosted by Pacific Center for Human Growth
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopting a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $500 per Councilmember from each of their D13 Discretionary Accounts including $500 from Mayor Ishii, and $500 from Councilmembers Taplin, Tregub, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to Berkeley’s first Pride Fair hosted by Pacific Center for Human Growth with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund.
The relinquished funds from the respective discretionary Council Office Budgets of such members of the Berkeley City Council who wish to contribute will support Pacific Center in its endeavor to host a successful event that will set the precedent for Berkeley to continue hosting large-scale Pride celebrations for years to come.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,828–N.S. as revised in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 from Councilmember Tregub and amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to amounts listed:
Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $500; Councilmember Lunaparra - $150; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Bartlett - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100.
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
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32. Ambulance Transport and First Responder Fee Increase From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution adjusting the Ambulance User Fee to match Alameda County’s approved ambulance user fee schedule made effective July 1, 2025, for the Cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, and Piedmont and to adjust the First Responder Fee. The increase would be included as an updated addendum to the Ambulance Provider Agreement, and rescinding Resolution 71,512–N.S. effective July 1, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Humbert/Bartlett) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Blackaby) to adopt Resolution No. 71,829–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
33. Fire Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving a revised Fire Department fee schedule which incorporates an increase in fire permitting and fire inspection fees from $392.00 to $500.00 per hour; and 2. Adding fees to construction and operational permit fees that were new permits from the California Fire Code (CFC) in years 2016, 2019, and 2022, which were adopted with no fee assigned; and 3. Adding a fee amount to the operational permit for Class IIIB Combustible Liquids; and 4. Rescinding Resolution 70,612–N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Item 33 continued to June 24, 2025 special meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 15
34. Fees: Public Health: Berkeley High School Health Center Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing a new fee schedule and any annual fee adjustments through June 2028 based on changes in market rates (so long as such fee adjustments do not exceed the City’s cost to provide the services) for Public Health Clinic services effective July 1, 2025, and rescinding Resolution No. 68,449-N.S. At the end of Fiscal Year 2028, the fee schedule will remain in effect until another cost analysis is conducted.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Blackaby/Lunaparra) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 71,830–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
35. Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Program Fees
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing the following new fees for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and Small Sites Programs: - Origination fee equal to 1% of the total loan for new construction; - Subordination fee of $600 per request; - Assumption fee of $600 per request; - Loan modification fee of $3,000 per request; - Hourly rate of $130 for project management of HTF projects not subject to the origination fee during predevelopment and development.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Humbert/Blackaby) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Blackaby) to adopt Resolution No. 71,831–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 16
36. Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing a Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services (HHCS) fee of $130 per hour to review and approve the compliance of new construction projects with the City’s affordable housing regulations.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Humbert/Blackaby) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 71,832–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
37. Selected Marina Fee Increases
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving new fees and increasing current fees for select Marina fees; and rescinding Resolution No. 70,868-N.S. and all amendatory resolutions.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Item 37 continued to June 24, 2025 special meeting at 4:00 p.m.
38. Changes to Selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Program Fees From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving new fees and increasing current fees for select recreation programs and facility rentals; and rescinding Resolution No. 71,657 N.S. and all amendatory resolutions.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 71,833–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 17
39. Changes to the Planning & Development Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving revisions to the fee schedule for the Planning and Development Department effective July 1, 2025, to increase fees for base building permit applications and permit fees based on project valuations, to create permit fees for new types of solar and energy storage systems, to increase fees for certain appeals of Land Use decisions, to increase fees for Zoning Certificate for Short-Term Rentals, to update fees for compliance with new Building Emissions Savings Ordinance (BESO) requirements, to increase the Public Works Department Engineering and Transportation Division fees which reside in the Planning fee schedule, and to make minor clarifications to language in the existing fee schedule; and 2. Rescinding Resolution No. 71,357-N.S. effective July 1, 2025.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Blackaby/Lunaparra) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 71,834–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
40. New Fee Schedule for Carry Concealed Weapon Permits From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing a new fee schedule (effective July 1, 2025) to support application processing, background investigations, and license issuance for Carry Concealed Weapon Permits.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Item 40 continued to June 24, 2025 special meeting at 4:00 p.m.
41. Changes to Select Public Works Transportation Permit Fees From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution increasing fees for parking permits, rescinding Resolution No. 68,344- N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Item 41 continued to June 24, 2025 special meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 18
42. Levy and Collection of Fiscal Year 2026 Street Lighting Assessments From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion adopt two Resolutions confirming the assessments for the Berkeley Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1982-1 and the Street Lighting Assessment District 2018, approving the Engineer’s Reports, and authorizing the levying and collection of assessments in Fiscal Year 2026.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Blackaby/Lunaparra) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent - Tregub.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Blackaby) to adopt Resolution No. 71,835–N.S. (District No. 1982-1); and Resolution No. 71,836–N.S. (District 2018).
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 19
43a. Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments (Continued from May 6, 2025)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,959-N.S. which proposes to amend certain portions of Section 19.48.020 of the Berkeley Municipal Code (“Amendments to the California Fire Code”).
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 69 speakers.
M/S/C (Humbert/Blackaby) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Taplin) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Lunaparra) to:
1) Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,959–N.S. in Item 43.a. including material in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from the City Attorney’s Office, and further amended at the meeting by the Fire Chief to make minor wording changes in paragraph (b) of the supplemental materials.
2) Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,958-N.S. in Item 43.b. to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within the Local Responsibility Area as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
3) Adopt the recommendations in Item 43.c. including materials in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from Councilmember Blackaby to: 1. Refer to the City Manager to develop a comprehensive roll-out and implementation plan for EMBER; then return to City Council before September 9, 2025; 2. Refer to the City Manager to create a working group of Berkeley residents and stakeholders to review the vegetation management portion of the Fire Code to ensure that it is clear, reflects unique local conditions, and incorporates the best available fire science (inclusive of any more conservative code adopted by the California Board of Forestry); then return with additional amendments to the City Council before December 31, 2025 as part of the Fire Department’s Triennial Fire Code Update Process; and 3. Refer to the City Manager to incorporate additional clarifying language listed in this report; then return amendments to the City Council before December 31, 2025 as part of the Fire Department’s Triennial Fire Code Update Process.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Old Business
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 20
43b. Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Continued from May 6, 2025) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,958-N.S. to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within the Local Responsibility Area as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: See the action listed under Item 43.a.
Council Action Items
43c. EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management Working Group, and Clarifying Fire Code Language
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation:
1. Refer to the City Manager to develop a comprehensive roll-out and implementation plan for EMBER; then return to City Council before September 9, 2025
2. Refer to the City Manager to create a working group of Berkeley residents and stakeholders to review the vegetation management portion of the Fire Code to ensure that it is clear, reflects unique local conditions, and incorporates the best available fire science (inclusive of any more conservative code adopted by the California Board of Forestry); then return with additional amendments to the City Council before December 31, 2025 as part of the Fire Department’s Triennial Fire Code Update Process
3. Refer to the City Manager to incorporate additional clarifying language listed in this report; then return amendments to the City Council before December 31, 2025 as part of the Fire Department’s Triennial Fire Code Update Process Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: See the action listed under Item 43.a.
Information Reports
44. Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision: 2845 Woolsey Street/#LMIN2025-0001
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
Information Reports
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 21
45. Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision: 1947 Center Street/#LMSAP2025-0007
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
46. goBerkeley Parking Management Program - Recommended Adjustments for July 20, 2025
From: City Manager
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 0 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Lunaparra) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 11:09 p.m.
Communications
Item #37: Selected Marina Fee Increases
1. Rachel Bradley
2. Wisteria
3. Irene Jung-Huang
4. Paul Kamen
5. Sarah Elzea (2)
6. Gordon Stout
7. Robert Ofsevit
8. Joyce Freedman
9. Edward Schlesinger
10. Catherine
11. Deborah Scott
12. Jeff Malmuth and Daniela Calciolari (2)
13. Camille Antinori
14. Stefani Berger (2)
15. Kathy Gee
Item #43a: Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments (Continued from May 6, 2025)
Item #43b: Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Continued from May 6, 2025)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 22
Item #43c: EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management Working Group, and Clarifying Fire Code Language
16. Zoe Glynn
17. Nenelle Bunnin (4)
18. Laurie McWhorter (2)
19. Barbara Freeman (5)
20. Janice Dost (3)
21. Ellen Gold
22. Bob Flasher (2)
23. Dorit Hochbaum
24. Martina Reaves
25. Alfred Twu
26. Monica, Scott, and Sammy Smith
27. Sanne DeWitt (2)
28. Colin Arnold
29. Rhonda Gruska
30. Margaret Cullen
31. Mike and Gretchen Schnitzer
32. Portia Pirnia (4)
33. David Sprague
34. Mary Lee Noonan
35. Tony Howlett
36. Jeff White
37. Meg Sedlak
38. John and Donna Schneider
39. Karen Eisenstadt
40. Steven Castleberry
41. John Joisce
42. Robyn Brooke
43. Izzy Nance
44. David Drubin
45. Bryan Michaels
46. Anthony Buckland
47. Michael Buckland
48. Scott Lancaster
49. Seamus Kelly
50. Carol Maga
51. Craig Peterson
52. Jon Kaufman
53. Margot Murtaugh (3)
54. Sarah Clayton
55. Michael J Gollner (2)
56. Joel Ben Izzy
57. Irene Brydon
58. Bernadette Powell
59. Zohra Kalinkowitz (2)
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60. Chris Cullander
61. Margit Roos-Collins
62. Michael Stokes
63. Mardi Sicular-Mertens
64. Kevin Burke
65. Harris Brody
66. Hanna Wodjae (33)
67. Mary-Louise Hansen (2)
68. Lezlie Kinyon
69. Debra Savate
70. Anand Varma
71. Phoebe Dedlow
72. Zoe Glass
73. Jeremie Diagana
74. Tai Tachibana
75. Janice Thomas (2)
76. Patrick Golier
77. Mary McGann
78. Abhi Bhat
79. Susan Nunes Fadley
80. Christina M Gillis
81. Michel Thouati
82. Jim Hynes
83. Corwin and Margaret Booth
84. Todd Jersey
85. Maxwell Davis
86. Shivaom
87. Barbara Freeman
88. Keith May
89. Alliance for Practical Fire Solutions
90. Matt Barrio
91. Cindy Larson
Ohlone Park
92. Annika Rogers
93. Daniel Jurnove (2)
94. James Smith
95. Jason Dearborn
96. Patricia Itamoto
97. Diana Jensen
98. Nicholas Alexander
99. Peter Radu
100. Yael Galinson
101. Eric Friedman
102. Eric Larsen (2)
103. Aaron He
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104. Vicki Sommer
105. Erika Shore
106. Judy Stamps
107. Rocky Offner
108. Susan Burt (2)
109. Phoebe and Zoe
110. Cynthia Papermaster
111. Andrea Voinot
112. Audrey Bree Tse
113. Toby Salk
114. Allison Bond (2)
115. Lj Cranmer
116. Rainbow Rubin
117. Adam Leive
118. Bernadette Powell
119. Alice Green
Ashby Beach
120. Gordon Meyer
Request
121. Fran Haselsteiner
Housing Concerns
122. John J. Parman
123. Tobey Wiebe
124. Kori Saika Chen
125. David Freeling
Air Raid Alarm Concerns
126. Crystal Hoffman-Kenney
Cell Phone Tower at North Berkeley Library
127. Theodore Small
128. Ms. Fowles
129. Phoebe Thomas Sorgen
130. Tiffany Baer
Affordable Housing Month
131. Betsy Morris and Carol Crooks
Marina Safety Monitors
132. Sarah Alessi
EBMUD Question
133. Nenelle Bunnin
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Pickleball Courts
134. Ambrish Chitnis
E-Scooters
135. Robert Borghese (5)
BUSD Buses
136. Valerie McDermott
Berkeley 311 App
137. Daniel Jurnove
Parking Stickers
138. Liz Arenas
139. Wahid Amiri
Thank You
140. Cheryl Davila
Bancroft Rail Crossing
141. Nicholas Rishel
Grievance Concern
142. Margot Ernst
Neighborhood Safety Concerns
143. Stephani Bouvet
California Climate Superfood Act
144. Mary Anne Morgan
Rides for Seniors
145. Mary Nash
146. Phoenix Vie
Buena Vista Way
147. Russ Mitchell
Daylighting
148. Shirley Kirsten
Berkeley Permit Center
149. Alice Yoon
1048 Use Permit #ZP2024-0014
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150. Bahram Gangei
Resolution Request
151. Dorothea Dorenz
ADU Ordinance
152. James M. Lloyd
City Care
153. Sheryl Drinkwater
Small Sites
154. Gail McGuire
Sale of Beef
155. Remfan1994
Breach of Privacy Concern
156. Malka Weitman
Encampment Concerns
157. Steve Tracy
158. Peter Radu
Pedestrian Safety
159. David Lerman
160. Shirley Kirsten (2)
Budget
161. Eric Friedman
Middle East Conflict
162. Cynthia Papermaster
163. Cheryl Davila
164. Sky
Forwards
165. Russbumper
URL’s
166. Russbumper (14)
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #29: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to the Downtown Berkeley Association’s 6th Annual Pride on the Plaza Variety Show, in partnership with Om Nom Nom Productions
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 27
167. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Igor Tregub Item #31: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Berkeley’s First Pride Fair hosted by Pacific Center for Human Growth
168. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Igor Tregub Item #37: Selected Marina Fee Increases
169. Siegfried Zerweckh and Mimi Brubeck
170. Win Williams
171. Camille Antinori
172. James Mason
Item #43a: Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments (Continued from May 6, 2025)
Item #43b: Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Continued from May 6, 2025) Item #43c: EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management Working Group, and Clarifying Fire Code Language
173. Michael Brown
174. Frederica Drotos
175. Krishen Laetsch, Alec Dara-Abrams, Annie Johnson, Daphne O’Regan, and Michael Scott
176. Margaret Cullen (2)
177. Cindy Larson
178. David Sprague
179. Rick Wiles
180. Kandea Mosley Gandhi on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville
181. Chuck Cornwall
182. Anne Weinberger
183. Melissa Weaver
184. Pam Tellew
185. Barbara Freeman (3)
186. I-Kuan Lin
187. Victoria Frede-Montemayor
188. The Alliance for Practical Fire Solutions
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #37: Selected Marina Fee Increases
189. Tanya Brown
190. Sally Nelson
191. Heike Helmer
192. Patricia Kaplan
193. Irene Nickels
194. Judi Sui
195. Mike Zelinski
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196. Karen Walton
197. Julia Collins
198. Eric Lee
199. Ellen Hahn
200. Cindy Shamban
201. Anne Weinberger
202. Monica Rees
203. Ariana Thompson-Lastad
204. Cece Littlepage
205. Dr. David Schneider
206. Louise Rosenkrantz
207. James St Jonh Ferguson
208. Claire Kahane
209. Racquel Watson
210. Stephen Sperber
211. Dan Eckard
212. Gopal Narayan
213. Mason G.
214. David Fawcett
215. John Burritt McArthur
216. Elsa Tranter
217. Kelly Henderson
218. Erika St John
219. Jean Royson
220. Daniel Korson
221. Jan Ruchlis
222. Jeff Goldstein
223. Laura Schiller
224. George Domingo and Lillian Lerman
225. Elizabeth Scarboro
226. Arlene Marcus
227. Kathleen Lane
228. G. Barry Wagner
229. Brian Foley (2)
230. Renni Lyn Burge
231. Harriet and Robert Johnson
232. C. Mitchell
233. Helena Tiainen
234. Mike Vandeman
235. Ann Rawley
236. Naveen Gattu
237. Ginger Parnes
238. Mary Barlow
239. Holly Scheider
240. Carol Brighton
241. Irene Heller
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242. Nancy Rader
243. John “Eric” Arens
244. Erik Ferry
245. Seth Du Pont
246. Jonathan Reinis
247. Helane Zeiger
248. Elizabeth Shaughnessy
249. Jeanne M. Brenna
250. Farah Entezami
251. Pam Johnson
252. Suzanne Pettigrew
253. David Rice
254. Stuart Sugden
255. Dechen Tsering
256. Anne Bernstein
257. Dona Boatright
258. John Allen
259. Carl Hoard
260. John Trumbo
261. Karen Olsen Bruhns
262. JEB
263. James Cline
264. Kenneth Yip
265. Pat Brooks
266. Fredda and Andrew Cassidy
267. Mary Lee Noonan
268. Kristine Samuelson
269. Basil Kent Jones
270. Michael P Aschoff Jr.
271. Neal MacDonald
272. Barry Snyder
273. Mimi Moungovan
274. Yen Trac
275. Elizabeth Exter
276. Sasha Futran
277. George Brooks
278. Alexandra Crisafulli
279. Dr. Natalie Nussbaum
280. Jan Volz-Kelly
281. Patricia Sullivan
282. Janet Stromberg
283. Leonard Pitt
284. Melanie O’Hare
285. Jim McGrath (2)
286. Katherine Hansen
287. Dick Mallory
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288. Thea Davison
289. Molly Reno
290. Deborah Lesser
291. Lisa Fruchtman
292. Kenneth Jackson
293. Kenneth Washburn
294. Jill Nephew
295. Kay Englund
296. Linda Spatz
297. Mark Yampanis
298. Jan Lecklikner
299. Robin Sease
300. Jaimee McKinley
301. Brenna Aune Michener
302. Ruggero Balteri
303. Fernando Augusto
304. Hannah Karpilow
305. Steven Tupper
306. Donald Tarahonich
307. Chas Halpern
308. Ellen Rodin
309. Sylvie
310. Frances Christie
311. Gene
312. Alan Berheimer and Melissa Riley
313. Charles King
314. Karen Jacobs
315. Miranda Dunlop
316. Sean Flanagan
317. Jenny Strauss
318. Vivian Resnick
319. Anastasia Kotylo
320. Erik Pearson
321. Dr. Alexey Drobizhev
322. Sarah Markus
323. Eugenia McCauley
324. 192 Similarly worded form letters “I am opposed…”
Item #43a: Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments (Continued from May 6, 2025)
325. Supplemental agenda material submitted by the City Attorney’s Office
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 31
Item #43b: Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Continued from May 6, 2025) Item #43c: EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management Working Group, and Clarifying Fire Code Language
326. Supplemental agenda material submitted by Councilmember Brent Blackaby, Councilmember Shoshana O’Keefe, and Mayor Adena Ishii
327. Joseph Heil
328. Ruth Ehrenkrantz
329. Barbara Freeman
330. Elizabeth Addison & Gregory Ward
331. Eric S. Robinson
332. Shabnam Merchant
333. Rachel Biale
334. Richard Illgen (2)
335. Laura Cornwall
336. Dr. G.N. Gartenberg
337. Jil Geller
338. Sara Sanderson
339. Allison and Doug Kidder
340. Mardawn and Eric Wendt
341. Noga Ravid
342. Rebecca Mills
343. Nancy Riddle
344. Gary Croner
345. Alison Keene
346. Frederique Wynberg and Tom Hutcheson
347. Sylvie Erb
348. Susan McCutchan
349. Saima Jamshed
350. Christy Cheung
351. Charles, Jessie, and Caty Ruppert
352. Mary Pat Farrell
353. Yen Trac
354. Colleen Busch
355. Stephanie Wade on behalf of Parks Hills Homes Association 356. Jason McGatlin
357. Scott Murray and Sarah Clayton
358. Dan Lieberman
359. Alliance for Practical Solutions
360. George Perezvelez, Rhonda Gruska, David Ritsher, Margaret Cullen, Stephanie Goren on behalf of the Alliance for Practical Solutions (2) Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #21: Civic Arts Commission General Fund Request for Continuation of Poet Laureate Program in FY26 & FY27
361. Cameron Woo
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Item #26: Resolution Reaffirming Our Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation-Related Plans and Policies
362. Joel Myerson
Action Calendar
Item #35: Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Program Fees 363. Courtney Pal
Item #36: Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee
364. Janice Murota (2)
Item #43a: Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments (Continued from May 6, 2025)
365. Presentation submitted by the Fire Department
Item #43b: Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Continued from May 6, 2025) Item #43c: EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management Working Group, and Clarifying Fire Code Language
366. Gloria Polanski
367. Colleen Lye
368. Joan E. Sarnat
369. Sharon Tyson
370. Robin Alley
371. Jan Murota
372. Janice Murota (2)
373. Terry Helbush
374. Jenny Wenk
375. Kamala Visweswaran
376. John J. Parman
377. Isabelle Gaston
378. Jeanette and Jeffrey Wallin
379. Maria T Hannigan
380. Douglas Booth
381. Monica McCarthy
382. Joan Heifetz Hollinger
383. Alex Gerulaitis (2)
384. Bronya Feldmann
385. Patricia and Michael Henry
386. Lisa and Jeff Zahn
387. Ruth Langridge (2)
388. Robert Rogers on behalf of County Supervisor John Gioia and the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments
389. Fred Bamber (2)
390. Susan Aumiller
391. Larry Ruth
392. Katie Johnson
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393. Pete Bailey
394. Victoria J. R. deMara
395. Benjamin Lipshitz
396. Kathy Aschheim
397. Kaelan Thouati de Tazoult
398. Alicia D Telford
399. Carol Reitan
400. Caroline Winnett
401. Schuyler Bailey
402. James Evans
403. Pat Rogers
404. Michel G. Thouati
405. Judy Dale
406. Bart Selden
407. Brian Gilbane
408. Susan Bailey
409. Alfred Twu
410. George Perezvelez
411. Richard Illgen