Berkeley City Council
July 29, 2025

Sewer Routine Maintenance Sector List
Sector
No.

No. of
Assets
Smallest
Pipe (In.)
Largest
Pipe (in.)
Average
Pipe Size
(in.)
Total Pipe
Length (ft.) Activity Streets in Sector
38 76 6 10 8 9,444 Jet Flush Grizzly Peak,Fairlawn,Queens,Campus,Hill 39 146 4 8 7 15,540 Jet Flush Grizzly Peak,Avenida,Olympus,Fairlawn,Campus, 40 67 6 12 8 7,954 Jet Flush La Loma,Buena Vista
41 38 6 8 8 6,461 Jet Flush Euclid,Buena Vista,LeRoy
42 81 6 12 8 9,859 Jet Flush Virginia,Hilgard,Cedar,La Loma,La Vereda 43 45 6 15 8 6,737 Jet Flush Hearst,Ridge,LeConte
44 25 6 15 8 4,444 Jet Flush Hearst,LeConte,Arch,Ridge
45 31 6 15 10 6,098 Jet Flush Arch,Cedar,Hilgard,Virginia 46 36 6 8 7 7,095 Jet Flush Arch,Vine,Scenic,Hawthorne
47 25 6 21 13 5,688 Jet Flush Oxford, Rose, Spruce
48 27 6 21 10 5,865 Jet Flush Cedar,Shattuck,Vine,Walnut,Oxford,Spruce 49 29 6 21 13 5,100 Jet Flush Virginia,Shattuck,Walnut,Oxford,Spruce 50 30 6 27 13 5,532 Jet Flush Walnut, Oxford, Hearst
51 21 6 27 13 4,318 Jet Flush Shattuck, University, Milvia 52 16 6 8 7 4,550 Jet Flush Vine,Milvia,Rose,Henry
53 20 6 8 8 5,202 Jet Flush Milvia,Shattuck,Cedar,Lincoln,Virginia 54 19 8 8 8 5,382 Jet Flush Shattuck,Delaware,Francisco,Virginia 55 30 8 8 8 4,612 Jet Flush University,MLK,Bonita,Hearst,Berkeley 56 22 6 10 8 5,107 Jet Flush MLK,Bonita,Vine,Rose,Cedar 57 19 6 8 7 4,119 Jet Flush Josephine,Grant,Rose,Vine
58 14 8 12 10 3,111 Jet Flush Cedar, Grant, Josephine
59 39 6 10 8 6,706 Jet Flush Rose, California, McGee, Edith 60 42 6 18 8 10,327 Jet Flush Sacramento,Hopkins,McGee,Carlotta,Ada,Holly 61 13 6 8 8 3,661 Jet Flush MLK,Virginia,McGee,Edith,Josephine 62 20 6 15 9 4,366 Jet Flush Cedar,Sacramento,Lincoln,Grant,California,Edith,Mcgee 63 22 6 10 8 5,548 Jet Flush Francisco,Virginia,Sacramento,California 64 19 8 10 8 4,800 Jet Flush Delaware,Grant,Sacramento,California 65 18 8 12 9 4,562 Jet Flush Hearst,Sacramento,Berkeley 66 22 6 8 8 5,812 Jet Flush University,Berkeley,California,McGee 67 30 6 15 10 7,326 Jet Flush Addison
68 18 6 33 12 4,445 Jet Flush Oxford,University,Shattuck,Addison,Center 69 47 6 33 9 7,041 Jet Flush Allston, Fulton, Bancroft
70 31 6 36 16 6,012 Jet Flush Shattuck, Milvia, Bancroft 71 32 6 10 8 6,625 Jet Flush Center, Allston, MLK, Shattuck 72 21 6 8 8 5,396 Jet Flush Bancroft,McGee,Roosevelt,Grant 73 31 6 12 8 6,435 Jet Flush Bancroft,Allston,Spaulding,California 74 23 6 15 9 6,346 Jet Flush MLK,Channing,McKinley,Roosevelt

Sewer Routine Maintenance Sector List
Sector
No.

No. of
Assets
Smallest
Pipe (In.)
Largest
Pipe (in.)
Average
Pipe Size
(in.)
Total Pipe
Length (ft.) Activity Streets in Sector
75 23 6 15 10 5,489 Jet Flush Channing,Sacramento,Spaulding,California,Jefferson,McGee 76 29 6 15 10 7,966 Jet Flush Dwight,Spaulding,California,Jefferson,McGee 77 18 8 10 9 5,168 Jet Flush California,Carleton,Parker,Blake 78 24 6 10 8 6,236 Jet Flush McGee,Carleton,Parker,Blake,Grant 79 16 8 12 9 4,199 Jet Flush Dwight,Shattuck
80 20 6 10 8 5,102 Jet Flush Channing,Haste,MLK,Milvia,Durant,McKinley 81 16 4 8 7 3,985 Jet Flush Blake,Parker,Carleton,Milvia 82 18 6 36 18 4,290 Jet Flush Fulton,Derby,Carleton,Parker 83 19 6 33 14 5,206 Jet Flush Fulton,Derby,Durant,Shattuck 84 19 8 33 14 4,404 Jet Flush Durant,Channing,Fulton
85 22 6 33 10 5,942 Jet Flush Dwight,Haste,Ellsworth,Dana,Fulton 86 21 6 8 8 5,195 Jet Flush Carleton,Blake,Fulton,Dana
87 40 6 18 11 7,515 Jet Flush Parker,Fulton,Ellsworth
88 58 6 18 9 10,623 Jet Flush Dwight,Telegraph,Bowditch,Bancroft,Haste 89 30 8 12 9 5,832 Jet Flush Parker,Dwight,Regent,Hillgrass,Benvenue,College 90 30 6 8 7 8,088 Jet Flush Parker,College,Etna,Piedmont,Warring,Regent,Hillegrass,Benvenue 91 44 6 14 8 7,734 Jet Flush Bancroft,Piedmont,Prospect, Dwight,Hillside,Channing,Warring 92 64 6 10 6 7,505 Jet Flush Canyon,Panoramic,Arden,Dwight 93 46 6 8 7 8,594 Jet Flush Forest, Derby, Claremont
94 23 6 8 7 5,844 Jet Flush College,Garber,Stuart,Piedmont, 95 29 6 8 7 5,784 Jet Flush Russell,Ashby,Pine,
96 28 6 14 10 5,153 Jet Flush Claremont,Hazel,Ashby
97 43 6 12 8 6,553 Jet Flush Tunnel,Roble,Bridge
98 26 6 8 8 4,922 Jet Flush Vicente,Alvarado
99 44 6 8 8 6,648 Jet Flush Domingo,El Camino Real,The Uplands,The Plaza 100 41 6 10 8 6,636 Jet Flush Oakvale,The Plaza,Parkside,The Uplands,Encina 101 43 6 10 8 5,237 Jet Flush Hillcrest,Claremont,Chabolyn,The Footway,The Uplands 102 42 6 10 8 6,528 Jet Flush College,Alcrataz,Lewiston,Eton,Claremont 103 19 8 15 10 5,432 Jet Flush Prince, Woolsey, Claremont 104 36 8 10 8 7,167 Jet Flush Webster,College,Elmwood,Piedmont,Pine 105 32 6 12 9 8,419 Jet Flush Russell,Benvenue,Hillegrass,Regent,Telegraph 106 23 6 18 10 5,183 Jet Flush Ashby,Telegraph,College
107 46 6 21 10 8,419 Jet Flush Regent, Hillegass, College 108 29 6 21 11 5,620 Jet Flush Telegraph,Woolsey,Prince 109 16 6 8 8 3,333 Jet Flush Webster,Ashby,Howe,Ellsworth,Telegraph 110 21 8 21 13 4,914 Jet Flush Woolsey,Prince,Deakin,Fulton 111 23 6 21 12 5,442 Jet Flush Woolsey, Prince,Tremont,Wheeler

Sewer Routine Maintenance Sector List
Sector
No.

No. of
Assets
Smallest
Pipe (In.)
Largest
Pipe (in.)
Average
Pipe Size
(in.)
Total Pipe
Length (ft.) Activity Streets in Sector
112 22 6 45 11 4,552 Jet Flush Emerson,Essex,Wheeler,Adeline 113 20 6 39 12 5,791 Jet Flush Ashby,Adeline,Deakin
114 26 8 36 10 7,369 Jet Flush Russell,Oregon,Adeline,Ellsworth 115 24 8 36 16 6,574 Jet Flush Stuart,Ward,Adeline,Fulton 116 24 6 8 8 6,144 Jet Flush Ward,Derby,Ellsworth,Telegraph 117 22 6 8 8 5,120 Jet Flush Derby,Ward,Stuart,MLK,Grant 118 17 6 8 7 3,380 Jet Flush Oregon,Grant Stuart,MLK
119 18 6 15 11 4,557 Jet Flush Grant, Russell, Adeline
120 19 6 45 15 5,059 Jet Flush Harper, MLK, Ashby
121 21 6 15 9 4,700 Jet Flush Adeline, Harmon, Alcatraz 122 11 8 48 37 3,094 Jet Flush Adeline/MLK
123 15 6 8 8 3,381 Jet Flush California, King, 62nd, 63rd 124 18 6 15 10 4,873 Jet Flush Alcatraz, Ellis, Adeline 125 18 6 18 9 4,595 Jet Flush Idaho, Harmon, King
126 15 6 8 8 4,131 Jet Flush Fairview
127 15 8 48 23 3,721 Jet Flush Woosley,Sacramento
128 19 6 39 11 4,760 Jet Flush Prince,Sacramento,Tyler,Ellis 129 22 6 39 13 5,529 Jet Flush Julia,Ashby,California,King,Ellis 130 19 6 10 8 4,591 Jet Flush Russell,Oregon,California,McGee 131 16 8 10 9 4,796 Jet Flush Stuart,Ward, California,McGee 132 22 8 30 15 4,872 Jet Flush Sacramento,Derby
133 21 6 18 12 5,021 Jet Flush Haskell,66th,67th,Mabel,Acton 134 19 8 14 9 5,563 Jet Flush San Pablo,Carrison,Mabel,Acton,Dohr,Stanton 135 24 6 36 22 5,706 Jet Flush Ashby, Sacramento
136 17 6 10 8 4,273 Jet Flush Burnett,Russell,San Pablo,Dohr,Stanton,Acton 137 22 6 8 8 5,041 Jet Flush Russell,Oregon,Park,Acton,Dohr,Mabel,Mathews 138 16 6 12 8 4,538 Jet Flush Oregon, San Pablo, Wallace 139 25 6 12 8 5,805 Jet Flush Ward,Derby,San Pablo,Sacramento 140 25 6 12 9 4,890 Jet Flush Carleton, San Pablo
141 23 6 8 8 5,271 Jet Flush Parker,Blake
142 27 6 10 9 6,493 Jet Flush Dwight, San pablo,Acton
143 20 8 10 8 5,126 Jet Flush Channing,Sacramento,Valley,Edwards 144 33 6 8 8 7,919 Jet Flush Sacramento, Acton,Bancroft,West,Edwards,North Valley 145 23 6 10 8 5,069 Jet Flush Bancroft,Curtis,Browning,Bonar 146 19 6 12 8 5,380 Jet Flush Allston, San Pablo, West
147 39 6 24 12 5,915 Jet Flush Folger, Murray, San Pablo 148 30 8 45 24 7,609 Jet Flush San Pablo, Ashby, Potter

Sewer Routine Maintenance Sector List
Sector
No.

No. of
Assets
Smallest
Pipe (In.)
Largest
Pipe (in.)
Average
Pipe Size
(in.)
Total Pipe
Length (ft.) Activity Streets in Sector
149 26 6 21 12 6,031 Jet Flush Heinz, 10th, 7th
150 27 6 21 10 6,623 Jet Flush Pardee,Grayson,San Pablo,7th-10th 151 21 8 10 9 4,766 Jet Flush Carleton,8th,9th,10th
152 29 6 8 7 8,372 Jet Flush Parker, 5th, 10th
153 16 6 10 8 5,052 Jet Flush Dwight, 6th, San Pablo
154 20 6 15 9 4,065 Jet Flush Channing,Dwight,4th,5th
155 20 6 12 9 4,700 Jet Flush Bancroft,7th-10th,San Pablo 156 17 4 18 11 4,553 Jet Flush Union Pacific,Bancroft,4th,5th,6th 157 17 6 8 7 3,639 Jet Flush Allston,9th,10th,San Pablo 158 19 8 18 11 5,258 Jet Flush Union Pacific,Allston,4th,5th,6th,7th 159 18 6 18 12 4,130 Jet Flush Addison, Curtis, Sacramento 160 23 6 18 10 4,950 Jet Flush San Pablo, Byron, University 161 27 6 22 11 6,628 Jet Flush University,Addison,6th-10th 162 32 2.5 42 13 3,445 Jet Flush Eastshore Pedestrian,University,Addison 163 31 6 66 19 7,515 Jet Flush 2nd, 4th, 5th, Hearst
164 30 6 12 9 5,170 Jet Flush University
165 23 6 12 7 6,637 Jet Flush Delaware, Hearst, 6th
166 22 6 8 8 5,369 Jet Flush San Pablo,Hearst,Sacramento 167 24 8 12 9 4,791 Jet Flush Berkeley,University,Curtis,Chestnut,West 168 19 6 8 7 4,517 Jet Flush Delaware, Chestnut, Acton
169 19 6 8 7 4,037 Jet Flush Francisco,San Pablo
170 26 6 12 10 4,389 Jet Flush Virginia
171 35 6 30 12 9,199 Jet Flush Virginia,6th-10th,San Pablo 172 50 6 48 18 9,679 Jet Flush Virginia, Cedar, 2nd
173 33 6 27 12 8,337 Jet Flush Cedar,8th,9th,10th,San Pablo 174 21 8 15 10 4,519 Jet Flush Cedar, Stannage, Cornell 175 26 6 24 11 4,559 Jet Flush Curtis, Cedar, Belvedere 176 44 6 15 8 8,069 Jet Flush Cedar,Acton
177 20 8 18 10 4,848 Jet Flush Rose,Hopkins,Cornell
178 34 6 18 10 7,739 Jet Flush Hopkins,Ordway Acton,Albina,Ada 179 33 6 24 12 6,960 Jet Flush Hopkins,Ada,Peralta,Nothside 180 35 6 18 9 6,602 Jet Flush Curtis,Neilson,Hopkins
181 20 8 10 8 5,421 Jet Flush San Pablo,Santa Fe,Page,Jones 182 21 6 12 8 5,841 Jet Flush Jones,Union Pacific,San Pablo 183 22 8 12 9 6,123 Jet Flush Union Pacific,Page,4th-10th 184 31 6 12 8 6,283 Jet Flush Union Pacific,Camelia,4th,6th,7th,9th,10th,San Pablo 185 34 6 48 17 8,215 Jet Flush 2nd, Page, Gilman

Sewer Routine Maintenance Sector List
Sector
No.

No. of
Assets
Smallest
Pipe (In.)
Largest
Pipe (in.)
Average
Pipe Size
(in.)
Total Pipe
Length (ft.) Activity Streets in Sector
186 22 6 10 8 6,288 Jet Flush Harrison,4th,5th,6th,7th,10th,San Pablo 187 27 6 15 9 5,797 Jet Flush Gilman,5th-10th
188 23 6 10 8 6,136 Jet Flush San Pablo,Kains,Stannage,Cornell Gilman 189 18 6 10 8 4,821 Jet Flush Cornell,Gilman,Talbot,Evelyn,Masonic 190 38 6 16 12 10,247 Jet Flush Seawall, Marina,University 191 69 10 42 21 14,893 Jet Flush Washington,Portland
301 14 6 8 6 1,769 Handrod Btw Curtis & Vicente
302 16 6 8 7 1,614 Handrod Btw Claremont & The Footway
303 11 6 6 6 1,099 Handrod Btw Vincente & Menlo
304 10 6 6 6 1,409 Handrod Btw Ensenada & Vincente
305 11 6 6 6 1,403 Handrod Btw The Alameda & Vincente
306 6 6 6 6 954 Handrod Btw Tacoma & San Lorenzo
307 10 6 8 6 1,558 Handrod Btw Catalina & San Lorenzo
308 13 6 6 6 1,127 Handrod Btw The Alameda & Yosemite
309 8 6 6 6 990 Handrod Btw Vallejo & Thousand Oaks
310 11 6 6 6 1,400 Handrod Btw San Antonio & Yosemite
311 15 6 8 8 1,312 Handrod Kensington Border
312 12 6 8 6 1,414 Handrod Btw Yosemite &
313 17 6 8 7 1,225 Handrod Btw Arlington & San Luis
314 14 6 8 6 1,515 Handrod Btw The Alameda & Yosemite
315 12 6 8 6 1,151 Handrod Btw San Diego & Santa Barbara 316 18 6 6 6 1,424 Handrod Btw Santa Barbara & Spruce
317 18 6 6 6 1,360 Handrod Btw San Luis & Santa Barbara 318 17 6 10 7 1,370 Handrod Btw Santa Barbara & Boynton 319 15 6 8 7 1,059 Handrod Btw Boynton & Vermont
320 20 6 6 6 1,881 Handrod Btw Vermont & Kentucky
321 16 6 6 6 1,717 Handrod Btw Santa Barbara & Michigan 322 13 6 6 6 1,309 Handrod Btw Kentucky & Spruce
323 11 6 8 7 1,089 Handrod Btw Spruce & Grizzly Peak
324 16 4 6 6 1,527 Handrod Btw Spruce & Cragmont
325 12 6 8 7 1,286 Handrod Btw Cragmont & Euclid
326 6 6 6 6 1,118 Handrod BTW Euclid & Grizzly
327 6 6 6 6 1,062 Handrod Btw Grizzly & Fairlawn
328 10 6 6 6 500 Handrod Btw Vistamont & Wildcat Canyon 329 10 6 6 6 1,047 Handrod Btw Keeler & Grizzly Peak
330 14 6 6 6 1,389 Handrod Btw Euclid & Keeler
331 10 6 8 6 1,420 Handrod Btw Spruce & Euclid

Sewer Routine Maintenance Sector List
Sector
No.

No. of
Assets
Smallest
Pipe (In.)
Largest
Pipe (in.)
Average
Pipe Size
(in.)
Total Pipe
Length (ft.) Activity Streets in Sector
332 12 6 8 6 1,367 Handrod Btw Rock & Hilldale
333 10 6 8 7 1,047 Handrod Btw Santa Barbara & Cragmont 334 12 6 6 6 1,167 Handrod Btw Indian Rock & Marin
335 14 6 8 6 1,255 Handrod Btw Arlington & Indian Rock/San Diego 336 10 6 6 6 1,371 Handrod Btw Mendocino & Indian Rock
337 11 6 8 6 1,426 Handrod Btw Contra Costa & Arlington 338 8 6 8 6 1,443 Handrod Btw Fresno & Alameda and Alameda & Contra Costa 339 15 6 8 7 1,449 Handrod Btw Carlotta & Josephine
340 11 6 6 6 1,424 Handrod Btw Shattuck & The Alameda
341 19 6 8 7 1,136 Handrod Btw The Alameda & Walnut
342 19 6 8 6 1,595 Handrod Btw Scenic & Euclid
343 7 6 8 6 1,141 Handrod Btw Mariposa & Shattuck
344 13 6 6 6 1,326 Handrod Btw Spruce & Del Norte
345 7 6 6 6 803 Handrod Btw Oxford & Shattuck
346 7 6 8 6 990 Handrod Btw Oxford & Spruce
347 9 6 6 6 1,147 Handrod Btw San Benito & Cragmont
348 12 6 6 6 1,171 Handrod Btw Spruce & Euclid
349 5 6 6 6 1,077 Handrod Btw Sprucec & Bret Harte
350 16 6 8 7 1,256 Handrod Btw Keith & Euclid
351 8 6 6 6 1,231 Handrod Btw Cragmont & Keith
352 13 6 6 6 1,326 Handrod Btw Cragmont & Euclid
353 9 6 8 6 1,280 Handrod Btw Bonnie/Euclid & Hilldale
354 13 6 8 6 1,595 Handrod Btw Hilldale & Grizzly Peak
355 13 6 8 7 1,254 Handrod Btw Euclid & Miller
356 8 6 6 6 1,341 Handrod Btw Grizzly & Creston
357 17 6 8 7 1,510 Handrod Btw Overlook & Wildcat Canyon 358 14 6 6 6 1,219 Handrod Btw Park Hills & Hillview
359 7 6 6 6 1,119 Handrod Btw Miller & Grizzly
360 17 4 6 6 1,490 Handrod Btw Cragmont & Miller
361 15 6 8 7 1,354 Handrod Btw Euclid & Keeler
362 8 6 6 6 1,109 Handrod Btw Keith & Keeler
363 12 6 6 6 1,126 Handrod Btw Keller & Sterling/Campus 364 14 6 6 6 1,398 Handrod Btw Sterling & Grizzly Peak
365 9 6 8 6 1,152 Handrod Btw Campus & Grizzly Peak
366 16 6 8 7 1,178 Handrod Btw Keith & Northgate/Keeler 367 7 6 6 6 984 Handrod Btw Euclid & Keith
368 9 6 8 8 1,165 Handrod Btw Glen & Euclid

Sewer Routine Maintenance Sector List
Sector
No.

No. of
Assets
Smallest
Pipe (In.)
Largest
Pipe (in.)
Average
Pipe Size
(in.)
Total Pipe
Length (ft.) Activity Streets in Sector
369 8 6 8 7 1,378 Handrod Btw Euclid & Tamalpais
370 14 6 8 6 1,168 Handrod Btw Campus & Queens
371 22 6 8 7 1,479 Handrod Btw Queens & Fairlawn
372 14 6 8 6 1,287 Handrod Btw Summit & Fairlawn
373 12 6 8 6 968 Handrod Btw Avenida & Summit
374 11 6 6 6 964 Handrod Btw Olympus & Summit
375 17 6 8 6 1,092 Handrod Btw Queens & Fairlawn
376 11 6 8 7 1,136 Handrod Btw Queens & Glendale
377 14 6 6 6 1,098 Handrod Btw Campus & Fairlawn
378 11 4 6 6 905 Handrod Btw Parnassus & Olympus
379 19 6 8 7 1,570 Handrod Btw Buena Vista & Parnassus
380 27 6 8 6 1,642 Handrod Btw La Vereda & Campus
381 5 6 8 7 421 Handrod Btw La Loma & Buena Vista
382 13 6 8 6 1,367 Handrod Btw Oxford & Arch
383 15 6 8 7 1,387 Handrod Btw Panoramic & Arden
384 10 6 6 6 1,532 Handrod Btw Derby & Garber
385 12 6 6 6 1,356 Handrod Btw Garber & Ashby
386 12 6 8 6 1,701 Handrod Btw The Plaza & El Camino Real 387 8 6 6 6 1,355 Handrod Btw Tunnel & Vicente
388 7 6 6 6 877 Handrod Btw Tunnel & El Camino Real
389 15 4 8 7 2,191 Handrod Btw Roanoke & Roble
390 7 6 6 6 767 Handrod Claremont & Brookside
391 6 8 18 13 1,200 Handrod Union Pacific
392 4 8 8 8 948 Handrod Btw Carleton & Grayson
393 5 10 27 19 1,624 Handrod Union Pacific
394 17 6 16 8 2,105 Handrod Various Locations

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Chapter 4 Appendices

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Appendix 4-D Lift Station Maintenance Work Order Form

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Appendix 4-E Manhole Inspection Form

City of Berkeley MANHOLE NUMBER:

Overall Rating (New to failing) 0 to 5 _____

MANHOLE INSPECTION FORM
Inspection Date:

Inspector:

Man Hole Depth:

Street Name:

Nearest Address:

GPS:

GPS:

Cannot Inspect CNL CNA CNO
Overflow/Diversion Lines Present ? Other Utility Lines Present? Drop Connection Present? Y Y N
Yes Yes No
No No Inside
Outside
I. MANHOLE INITIAL INSPECTION
A - Location B - Manhole Cover C - Ring and Frame
1 Roadway 1 Serviceable 1 Serviceable
2 Gutter 2 Damaged 2 Loose
3 Paved Alley 3 Missing 3 Displaced
4 Unpaved Alley 4 Loose 4 Missing Grout
5 Easement 5 Sealed 5 Raise5 Easement 5 Sealed 5 Raise
6 Other ____________ 6 Holes _____________ 6 Lower
D - Manhole Material E - Manhole Cover Size F - Manhole Barrel Size 1 Brick 1 24" 1 48"
2 Concrete 2 30" 2 60"
3 Other ______
G- Grade
1A t
2 Below
3 Above
II. STRUCTURAL INSPECTION
A - Rungs Pic.#______ B - Cone Pic#____ C - Riser Pic.#____ 1 Serviceable 1 Serviceable 1 Serviceable
2 Unsafe 2 Cracked/Broken 2 Cracked/Broken
3 Missing (No.) 3 Corroded 3 Corroded
4 Corroded 4 Misaligned 4 Misaligned
5 No rungs 5 Infiltration 5 Infiltration
6 Roots at joints 6 Roots at joints
D - Shelf Pic.#____ E - Channel Pic. #____ F- Barrel Pic.#____ 1 Serviceable 1 Serviceable 1 Serviceable
2 Cracked/Broken 2 Obstructed 2 Cracked/Broken
3 Dirty 3 Corroded 3 Corroded
4 Corroded 4 Bad Pipe Joint(s) 4 Misaligned
5 Bad Base Joint 5 Silt/Debris 5 Infiltration
6 Poor Struc. Cond. 6 Roots at Joints
III. HYDRAULIC INSPECTIONIII. HYDRAULIC INSPECTION
A - Surcharge Indications B - Clarity of Flow C - Flow Conditions 1 Grease/Debris on Sides/Rungs 1 Turbid Sewage Appearance 1 Steady 2 Grease/Debris on Shelf 2 Clear Water Appearance 2 Pulsing 3 Turbulent
4 Surcharging
5 Sluggish
Recommendations (Note I, II, or III and letter and number):

General Observations

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Appendix 4-F Major Sewer Equipment List
Number of Units Equipment Type
2 Combination Sewer Cleaning Units
2 CCTV Van

Appendix 4-G Critical Sewer Replacement Parts
Inventory
Inventory/Condition Checked by: _______Jaime Valencia___________________ Inventory Date: _04/21/2025__________

Part Description
Quantity in
Inventory Location
Flygt Sub Pump, 5hp, 60hz/240v/3ph 5 Streets Warehouse
Flygt Sub Pump, 20hp, 60hz/240v/3ph 2 Streets Warehouse Multitrode 10” Water level Probes 2 Electrical Warehouse

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Chapter 5 Appendices

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Appendix 5-A Standards for Sanitary Sewers
Public Sanitary Sewer System – General
The City is fully developed (i.e., there are very few vacant lots) and therefore, the majority of the current and future sewer system design and construction projects consist of rehabilitation of the existing sewers. The design, construction, and inspection of new or rehabilitated public sewers (mains and lower laterals) shall conform to the City of Berkeley Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, including Appendices, Standard Details and Detail Specifications, Regional Standards for Sanitary Sewer Installation, Rehabilitation and Repair, and the “ Greenbook” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.

Materials
Gravity sewer mains shall be High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with a minimum standard diameter ratio (SDR) of 17, or Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP). Lower laterals shall be HDPE pipe (minimum SDR-17). Other materials may be used based on site conditions, and as approved by the City.

Sewer force mains shall be Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) with an appropriate coating for sanitary sewer application, or HDPE (minimum SDR-17).

Alignment
Location of rehabilitated sewer mains shall follow the existing alignment as much as practicable to conform to the State of California, Department of Health Services, Guidance for the “Criteria for the Separation of Water Mains and Non-Potable Pipelines.

Location of new sewer mains shall conform to the Stat e of California, Department of Health Services, Guidance for the “Criteria for the Separation of Water Mains and Non-Potable Pipelines.

Horizontal

1. Horizontal separation from storm drains or other sewer mains shall be a minimum of five feet clear between pipes except at crossings.

2. Horizontal separation from other utilities, such as gas, underground electric, underground television cable, etc., shall be a minimum of four feet clear between the pipes except at crossings.

3. Horizontal curves in new gravity sewer mains are not allowed.

4. All sewer main trenches that are parallel to and deeper than the footing of any adjacent structure must be at least 45 degrees from the footing as required in the California Plumbing code.

Vertical

1. Provide a minimum of twelve inches of vertical separation from potable water and six inches of vertical separation from storm drains or other utilities, such as gas, underground electric, underground television cable, etc. When the minimum cannot be maintained, plans shall indicate installation of felt expansion material or equivalent between facilities. To protect the sewer main from distorting under extreme loads, other measures, such as concrete encasement or ductile iron pipe, may be utilized.

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2. Vertical curves in gravity sewer mains are not allowed.

Pipe Sizing Criteria
Design Flow
The design flows shall be based on the criteria developed for the City’s Sewer System Hydraulic Modeling and Capacity Assessment (October 2012) and shall be determined based on the current version of the hydraulic model.

A. For any new connections to the system, the average daily wastewater flow, in gallons per day (GPD) shall be:

Single Family Residential 280 GPD per unit
Multi-Family Residential 200 GPD per unit
Non-residential 0.15 GPD/square foot of building floor space Hotel 150 GPD/room
School 20 GPD per student
However, the City may require site-specific flow estimates on a case-by-case basis.

B. Peak dry weather flow will be based on the diurna l wastewater flow profiles used in the hydraulic model or 3 times the average daily wastewater flow if the model is not used.

C. Sewers that connect to existing sewers shall be designed to carry infiltrated water in addition to the volumes above, based on the I/I parameters in the hydraulic model applied to the City’s design rainfall event.

Design Velocity
New gravity sewer mains shall be designed to achieve a minimum velocity of 2 fps during peak flow..

For the analysis of existing or proposed sewer systems, use the Manning Equation. Manning’s Equation is:

where:

V is the velocity of flow measured in feet per second. r represents the hydraulic radius of the wetted cro ss-section of the pipe measured in feet. It is obtained by dividing the flow area by the length of the wetted perimeter. s represents the slope of the energy gradient. It is numerically equal to the slope of the invert and the hydraulic surface in uniform flow.

A represents the cross-sectional area of the flowing water in square feet.

Q is the quantity of flow measured in cubic feet per second. n is the coefficient of roughness which is used in Manning’s Equati on to calculate flow in a pipe.

The coefficient of roughness shall be based on pi pe material and shall be determined by the manufacturer. However, for design purposes, the coefficient shall not be less than the following:

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For new pipe: n = 0.011 For existing pipe: n = 0.013 Pipe Size
Gravity sewer mains shall be designed to flow 75% full at the future Peak Wet Weather Flow.

Minimum Pipe Size
Gravity sewer mains shall have a pipe size of no less than eight (8) inches in diameter.

The minimum pipe size for a lower lateral serving a single-family house is four (4) inches in diameter.

The pipe size for a lower lateral serving an apartment building or a large complex shall be determined based on the calculated peak flows. Peak flows are determined by counting units and plumbing fixtures as the basis for the flow estimate, in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

Minimum Pipe Slope
The pipe slope for gravity sewer mains shall facilitate the minimum design velocity, but shall also maintain a minimum slope as follows:

Pipe Size,
inches Minimum Slope, ft/ft
8 0.0035
10 0.0025
12 0.0020
15 0.0015
Sewer Main and Lateral Pipe Trench Cover and Bedding
A. Cover is the distance from the top of the pipe to final finished grade measured directly over the pipe.

B. Minimum cover for all sewer mains and laterals shall be 36 inches.

C. Where cover is less than 36 inches, special construction techniques must be approved such as concrete encasement, use of ductile iron pipe, concrete cap over the trench or the use of controlled density fill (CDF).

D. Backfill for the new sewer trench must have a relative compaction of 90% in unpaved area and a minimum of 95% relative compaction in the vehicular traffic area.

E. Sewer pipe bedding shall be an imported mixture of combined mineral aggregates conforming to the requirements in the City of Berkeley Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation.

F. Trench cover or backfill material shall be either native material or imported material conforming to the requirements in the City of Berkeley Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation.

Connection to an Existing Sewer Main
A. Connect new mains to existing manholes or by constructing a new manhole over the point of connection. Elevations of new mains connecting to existing sewer mains shall be as follows:

City of Berkeley Sewer System Management Plan
Chapter 5 Appendices

May 2025

Side sewer mains connecting to an existing main at an angle of 30 degrees or greater shall be at least 0.1 foot higher than existing.

Connect sewer mains so that the crown of the smaller main is no lower than the crown of the larger main.

B. Where laterals are the same size as the main, connection must be made with a manhole. Use a wye for all other lateral connections.

Manholes and Rodding Inlets
A. A manhole is required at every horizontal or vertical change in alignment.

B. Maximum distance between manholes is 400 feet.

C. A manhole is required at the end of every main in excess of 200 feet in length.

D. Rodding inlets may be installed in lieu of manholes at the end of a sewer main where the distance is less than 200 feet to the nearest manhole and the main size is 10-inch or less.

E. The manhole shall be designed such that the angle in the horizontal plane between the downstream and any incoming sewer is a minimum of 90 degrees.

F. Stubs provided out of manholes for future extensions shall have rodding inlets provided when more than one length of pipe is installed or where service laterals are connected to the stub.

G. Private sewer mains must connect to the public main at a manhole.

H. Standard drop manhole installations are required when the difference in elevation between the incoming and outgoing sewer is greater than 18 inches.

I. Manholes shall have a minimum barrel of 48 inches for sewer pipe 30 inches and less.

Sewer Laterals
A. The minimum sewer lateral size is 4-inch.

B. The minimum slope of sewer laterals is 2 percent or ¼-inch per foot for 4-inch laterals.

C. All sewer laterals, from property line or edge of easement to the point of connection with the main line or a manhole, shall generally be perpendicular to the curb alignment or easement and will have an angle of intersection with the dow nstream section of sewer of no less than 90 degrees.

D. No lateral alignments adverse to the flow of the main will be permitted.

E. Lateral connections must be accessible and easy to locate.

Abandonment
A. Existing sewer mains and lower laterals that will not be used shall be abandoned in accordance with the City of Berkeley Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation . Additionally, abandonment of lower laterals shall conform to th e prescriptions given in the City of Berkeley memorandum, dated December 9, 1985, with the subject of “NEW POLICY, BUILDING SEWER LATERAL ABANDONMENT AND RE-USE”.

B. Manhole abandonment shall, at a minimum, requi re removal of the upper portion (down to 3 feet from finish grade) and perforation of the bottom, either by using a jack hammer or any other tools or equipment, and shall be filled with backf ill material and compacted to 90 percent relative compaction.

City of Berkeley Sewer System Management Plan
Chapter 5 Appendices

May 2025

Appendix 5-B City of Berkeley Standard Details and
Detail Specifications

STANDARD DETAILS
AND

DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS


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SUBMITTAL TRANSMITTAL FORM

SUBMITTAL NO.: Date:

To: City of Berkeley From:

Department of Public Works ________________
Engineering Division ______________________
1947 Center Street, 4th Floor _____________________ Berkeley, CA 94704-1155
Attn.:

PROJECT NAME: __________________________________________________________________

SPECIFICATION NO.: _________

Original Submittal 2nd Submittal 3rd Submittal Copies Sent:

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

SPECIFICATION SECTION – PAGE NUMBER/PARAGRAPH:

We have verified that the material transmitted herein is in compliance with the contract specifications:

With no exceptions

Except for the following deviations:

Contractor’s Signature

City Use Only:

Remarks:

REVIEW OF SHOP DRAWINGS

AND SUBMITTALS

NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN

EXCEPTIONS AS NOTED

SUBMIT SPECIFIED ITEM

REVISE AND RESUBMIT

REJECTED

Review is only for general conformance with the design concept, dimensions, equipment, and materials as presented in the Plans and Specifications. Markings or comments made during t he review do not relieve the Contractor of his/her responsibility to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for the details and dimensions of fabrication and manufacture, the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction , and performing the work in a safe and satisfactory manner.

By:

Date:

1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: 510.981.6400 TDD: 510.981.6903 Fax: 510.981.6390 E-mail: [email protected]

SS Rehab -

CITY OF BERKELEY
Oppressive States Compliance Statement for Personal Services The undersigned, an authorized ag ent of__________________________________________________(hereafter "Vendor"), has had an opportunity to review the requirements of Berkeley City Council Resolution Nos. 59,853-N.S., 60,382-N.S., and 70,606-N.S., (hereafter "Resolutions"). Vendor understands and agrees that the City may choose with whom it will maintain business
relations and may refrain from contracting with those Business Entities which maintain business relationships with morally repugnant
regimes. Vendor understands the meaning of the following terms used in the Resolutions:
"Business Entity" means "any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association or any other commercial organization, including parent-entities and wholly-owned subsidiaries" (to the extent that their operations are related to the purpose of the contract with the City).
"Oppressive State" means: Tibet Autonomous Region, the provinces of Ado, Kham, and U-Tsang; and Burma (Myanmar)
“Pers
onal Services” means “the performance of any work or labor and shall also include acting as an independent contractor or providing any consulting advice or assistance, or otherwise acting as an agent pursuant to a contractual relationship.” Contractor understands that it is not eligible
to receive or retain a City contract if at the time the contract is executed, or at any time during the term
of the contract it provides Personal Services to:
a. The governing regime in any Oppressive State.
b. Any business or co
rporation organized under the authority of the governing regime of any Oppressive State. c. Any person
for the express purpose of assisting in business operations or trading with any public or private entity located in any
Oppressive State.

Vendor further understands and agrees that Vendor's failure to comply with the Resolution shall constitute a default of the contract and the City Manager may terminate the contract and bar Vendor from bidding on future contracts with the City for five (5) years from the effective date of the contract termination.

The undersigned is familiar with, or has made a reasonable effort to become familiar with, Vendor's business structure and the geographic extent of
its operations. By executing the Statement, Vendor certifies that it complies with the requirements of the Resolution and that if any time during the term of the contract it ceases to comply, Vendor will promptly notify the City Manager in writing.

Based on the foregoing, the undersigned declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
is true and correct.

Printed Name: ___________________________________Title:________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________ Date:_______________________________________ Business Entity: ______________________________________________________________________________ I am unable to execute this Statement; however, Vendor is exemp t under Section VII of the Resolution. I have attached a separate statement explaining the reason(s) Vendor cannot comply and the basis for any requested exemption.

Signature: _______________________________________ Date:_______________________________________ Contract Description/Specification No.:____________________________________________________________ Attachment D
Rev. 1/1/2023


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APPENDICES


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APPENDIX 1

CRITERIA FOR THE SEPARATION OF

WATER MAINS AND SANITARY SEWERS


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STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
Division of Drinking Water
Waterworks Standards Main Separation Alternative
Request Checklist

Water System Name/Number: Click here to enter text.

Name of Applicant: Click here to enter text.

Phone Number and Email Address: Click here to enter text.

Project Name and Location: Click here to enter text.

Attach plans or field drawings to show the standard installation and the proposed installation for which the alternative is being requested. (e.g. vertical profile and horizontal alignment, specifications, and other exhibits, as appropriate).

The Waterworks Standards in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Chapter 16, Section 64572 provide separation criteria for new construction. When buried water mains are in close proximity to non-potable pipelines, the water mains are vulnerable to contamination that can pose a risk of waterborne disease outbreaks.

Per CCR Title 22, Chapter 16, Section 64551.100, a water system that proposes to use an alternative to a requirement in Chapter 16 shall: 1) demonstrate to the State Board that the proposed alternative would provide at least the same level of protection to public health; and 2) obtain written approval from the State Board prior to implementation of the alternative. Requests for alternatives to the Waterworks Standards must consist of information outlined in at least four of the attachments below. Information contained in Attachments A, B and E will be required for all alternative requests. Information contained in Attachments C and/or D will also be needed depending on your particular situation.

Please review all the attachments and submit the information for your specific project. The information must be submitted to your local Division of Drinking Water District Office for review and approval prior to construction.

Attachment A represents the standard pipe material and construction that would be used if the standard separation criteria can be met by the utility.

Attachment B represents information on the current pipe in the ground that is being crossed by a new pipeline or being paralleled by a new pipeline.

Attachments C and D represent information on the new pipeline being installed.

Attachment C is for parallel construction and Attachment D is for crossings.

Attachment E is certification language that is needed to consider the Waterworks Standard alternative application.

Please Note: The information may be submitted using this checklist or another format, but all relevant information must be provided to the Division of Drinking Water District Office for consideration. If multiple crossings or parallel pipelines in multiple locations are part of the application, please indicate in the comments field of the applicable attachment or submittal. Alternatively, the applicant can provide an attachment or separate submittal for each location.

Attachment A
(All Cases)

Water System’s Standard Pipe Material and Construction Details

Attach the water system’s standard pipe specification and construction details to this as Exhibit 1 and describe below.

Liquid Conveyed By New Pipeline:
☐ Domestic Water ☐ Raw Water ☐ Recycled Water
☐ Sewer ☐ Force Sewer ☐ Storm Drain
☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

Nominal Size: Click here to enter text. inches
Operating Pressure: Click here to enter text. psi or ☐ Gravity flow/atmospheric

Pipe Material: ☐ Ductile Iron ☐ Cast Iron ☐ Welded Steel ☐ HDPE ☐ PVC ☐ Concrete ☐ Clay
☐ Other describe Click here to enter text.

AWWA Material Designation Code: Click here to enter text.

Pressure Class/Thickness/Coating Click here to enter text.

Joint Type Construction: ☐ Push On ☐ Restrained ☐ Welded Joints ☐ Fused ☐ Other describe Click here to enter text.

Depth of Cover: Click here to enter text.

Comments:

Click here to enter text.

Attachment B
(All Cases)

Existing Pipeline Material – Paralleling or Crossing the Proposed Pipe

List the condition of the existing pipeline being paralleled or crossed.

Liquid Conveyed By Existing Pipeline:
☐ Domestic Water ☐ Raw Water ☐ Recycled Water
☐ Sewer ☐ Force Sewer ☐ Storm Drain
☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

Nominal Size: Click here to enter text. inches
Operating Pressure: Click here to enter text. psi or ☐ Gravity flow/atmospheric

Pipe Material: ☐ Ductile Iron ☐ Cast Iron ☐ Welded Steel ☐ HDPE ☐ PVC ☐ Concrete ☐ Clay
☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

AWWA Material Designation Code: Click here to enter text.

Pressure Class/Thickness/Coating Click here to enter text.

Joint Type Construction: ☐ Push On ☐ Restrained ☐ Welded Joints ☐ Fused ☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

Length of Project: Click here to enter text.

Age/Condition: Click here to enter text.

Depth of Cover: Click here to enter text.

Separation from proposed pipeline
Note: all distances are measured from the outside walls of both pipelines.

Vertical: Click here to enter text.

Horizontal: Click here to enter text.

Have there been many repairs on the existing pipeline in this area? ☐Yes ☐ No If yes, explain: Click here to enter text.

COMMENTS:

Click here to enter text.

Attachment C
Proposed Parallel Pipeline Material and Construction Information

Where the Waterworks Standards cannot be met, it is the responsibility of the water system proposing an alternative to demonstrate that its proposed construction will have at least the “same level of protection to public health” as the minimum separation distances prescribed in the regulations.

Intended Use of New Pipeline: ☐ Distribution ☐ Transmission ☐ Storage ☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

Liquid Conveyed:
☐ Domestic Water ☐ Raw Water ☐ Recycled Water
☐ Sewer ☐ Force Sewer ☐ Storm Drain
☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

Nominal Size: Click here to enter text. inches Flow rate: Click here to enter text. gpm Operating Pressure: Click here to enter text. psi or ☐ Gravity flow/atmospheric

Pipe Material: ☐ Ductile Iron ☐ Cast Iron ☐ Welded Steel ☐ HDPE ☐ PVC ☐ Concrete ☐ Clay
☐ Other describe Click here to enter text.

AWWA Material Designation Code: Click here to enter text.

Pressure Class/Thickness/Coating Click here to enter text.

Joint Type Construction: ☐ Push On ☐ Restrained ☐ Welded Joints ☐ Fused ☐ Other describe Click here to enter text.

Length of Project: Click here to enter text.

Depth of Cover: Click here to enter text.

Separation From Existing Non- Potable Pipeline
Note: all distances are measured from the outside walls of both pipelines.

Vertical: Click here to enter text.

Horizontal: Click here to enter text.

Is this a temporary installation? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, how long will it be in place? Click here to enter text.

Can the new pipeline be installed in accordance with the Waterworks Standards? If not explain below:

Click here to enter text.

Proposed additional protective measures (material construction methods, operational considerations, etc.):

Attachment C

Click here to enter text.

Attach additional exhibits as necessary

Attachment D
Proposed Pipeline Crossing Material and Construction Information

Where the Waterworks Standards cannot be met, it is the responsibility of the water system proposing an alternative to demonstrate that its proposed construction will have at least the “same level of protection to public health” as the minimum separation distances prescribed in the regulations.

Intended Use of New Pipeline: ☐ Distribution ☐ Transmission ☐ Storage ☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

Liquid Conveyed:
☐ Domestic Water ☐ Raw Water ☐ Recycled Water
☐ Sewer ☐ Force Sewer ☐ Storm Drain
☐ Other (describe) Click here to enter text.

Nominal Size: Click here to enter text. inches
Operating Pressure: Click here to enter text. psi or ☐ Gravity flow/atmospheric

Pipe Material: ☐ Ductile Iron ☐ Cast Iron ☐ Welded Steel ☐ HDPE ☐ PVC ☐ Concrete ☐ Clay
☐ Other describe Click here to enter text.

AWWA Material Designation Code: Click here to enter text.

Pressure Class/Thickness/Coating Click here to enter text.

Joint Type Construction: ☐ Push On ☐ Restrained ☐ Welded Joints ☐ Fused ☐ Other describe Click here to enter text.

Length of Project: Click here to enter text.

Depth of Cover: Click here to enter text.

Number of Crossings: Click here to enter text.

Angle of Crossings: Click here to enter text.

Description of crossing pipelines:

Click here to enter text.

Attachment D

Can the new pipeline be installed in accordance with the Waterworks Standards? If not explain below:

Click here to enter text.

Proposed additional protective measures (material construction methods, operational considerations, etc.):

Click here to enter text.

Attach additional exhibits as necessary

Attachment E
Certification

CERTIFYING SIGNATURE:

For consultants, contractors, and developers: attach written concurrence from the governing water system and pipeline owners stating that the selected project alternative is the preferred alternative.

Attached concurrence?: ☐ YES ☐ NO ☐ N/A

I certify that the forgoing information is true and correct to the best of my ability, and that I believe this alternative would provide at least the same level of protection to public health as the minimum separation distances prescribed in the California Waterworks Standards (CCR, Title 22, Section 64572)..

Signature

Name and Title Click here to enter text.

Date Click here to enter a date.


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APPENDIX 2

RESOLUTION NO. 59,853 – N.S.

REFERENCE TO OPPRESSIVE STATES STATEMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 60,382 – N.S.

AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX A OF RESOLUTION NO. 59,853 – N.S.

RESOLUTION NO. 70,606 – N.S.

AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX A OF RESOLUTION NO. 59,853 – N.S.


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APPENDIX 3

ORDINANCE NO. 6623 – N.S.

CHAPTER 13.29

PROVISION OF EQUAL BENEFITS TO

EMPLOYEES OF CITY CONTRACTORS


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APPENDIX 4

CITY OF BERKELEY

MONUMENT REFERENCING GUIDELINES


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City of Berkeley
Monument Reference Guidelines

A guide to Monument Referencing in the City of Berkeley as required by the Professional Land Surveyors’ Act (Business and Professions Code) Section 8771 et. seq.

City of Berkeley Monument Reference Guidelines
May 13, 2019

GENERAL

City Monuments consist of many different kinds of physica l objects but regardless of the specific description of the object deemed to be a City Monument, the actual physical location must be accurately preserved.

STANDARD PRACTICE

Standard Practices detailed below are to be followed when referencing a City of Berkeley Monument.

FIELD PRACTICES

Whenever a monument appears to be threatened with removal or disturbance, the monument must be referenced, both horizontally and vertically, by or under the direction of a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer legally authorized to practice land surveying in the State of California. For each monument referenced, a minimum of four (4) reference points must be set and tagged with the appropriate license number of the land surveyor or civil engineer. All reference points shall be durable and have a known location relative to the monument so that the monument can be accurately replaced from the references. When available, sound concrete is the best site for setting reference points. Brass or bronze disks, Ma g Nails (or similar concrete nail) with washers, s urveyor’s nails & tags, etc., should be used in those cases where the reference can be set on sound concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, wall, etc. In no case shall lead be used as any part of the reference point. The important criteria are that any concrete structure meets the following basic tests:

1. Good condition (not cracked, lowered or raised as compared to the adjacent concrete, or otherwise damaged);

2. Accessible for setup, not blocking traffic and preferably on public right of way. If a reference point must be set outside the public right of way, permission to do so must be acquired by the surveyor performing the referencing. The City of Berkeley, by promulgation of these standards, is not giving permission to perform any task on private property;

3. Positioned to survive the conditions that put the original monument at risk, such as a street rehabilitation

project, a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, etc.;

4. Positioned to survive any foreseeable (as evidenced by a visual inspection of the site) construction such as curb ramp construction/replacement, curb replacement, sidewalk replacement, utility relocation, etc.

The City of Berkeley has a strong commitment to ins uring accessibility throughout the City. Existing curb ramps are frequently replaced with code co mpliant curb ramps with truncated domes. Damaged sidewalks and curbs are replaced as well. Additi onally the City commonly installs curb ramps at crosswalks where none currently exist, therefore those locations shall be avoided when placing reference points;

5. The primary consideration in choosing the placement of a reference point shall be to assure its safety and stability in perpetuity. For example, no reference point should be set near any trees with roots likely to raise or damage the surface upon which the reference point has been set.

If no suitable concrete is available, a metal bar or pipe, with a tagged cap or plug, may be used provided that it is set flush in sound soil or pavement. Setting metal ba rs or pipes has the possibility of damaging subsurface infrastructure. It shall be the duty of the surveyor performing the referencing to assure that the site is properly evaluated for subsurface infrastructure. Sole responsibility for any resulting damage thereto shall be borne by the surveyor responsible for the damage. No reference point shall be set on private property without the surveyor performing the referencing first obtaining permission from the property owner.

DOCUMENTATION

Within two (2) weeks of the completion of any monum ent referencing, a Corner Record for each monument referenced shall be filed with Alameda County, and copies of the signed sealed submittals of the Corner Record(s) shall be provided to the City of Berkeley, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Survey Section.

CORNER RECORD MONUMENT AND REFERENCE POINT CONDITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Corner Records shall include a detailed description of the monument referenced and reference points set:

1. Description of monument character and setting (2” brass disc stamped CITY OF BERKELEY UNLAWFUL TO DEFACE in monument well, 3/4” brass pin in monument well, 1” square iron bar in monument well, 1-1/2” iron pipe in soil, etc.);

2. Description of monument reference point character and setting (1” brass disc stamped LS #### in concrete, mag nail & washer stamped LS #### in top of curb, nail & tag LS #### in concrete walk, rebar & cap LS #### in asphalt pavement, etc.);

3. Labeled with the official City of Berkeley monument designation (B####);

4. North arrow and graphic scale;

5. Note pertaining to the method used for establishing the reference point elevations.

UNACCEPTABLE REFERENCE POINTS

In no case will lead, or any other material that may cause harm, be used in any portion of the referencing process.

Sole responsibility for the removal of such products a nd any harm they cause will be borne by the surveyor responsible for using the product in the referencing process.

Cut crosses, scribed lines, permanent marker, paint, wood hubs, etc., due to their limited lifecycle, may not be used as a reference point.

No reference point may be set on any fire hydrant or similarly temporary fixture.

VERTICAL REFERENCE POINTS

When performing the vertical referencing of a monument, differential leveling practices shall be used. The Corner Record shall include a minimum of four (4) vertical reference points. It is preferable that the horizontal reference points also be used for the vertical referencing.

All vertical references shall be based on a value and datum provided by the City of Berkeley, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Survey Section, at the time of the request for referencing. Note that the value associated with any control point in the City’s vertical and horizontal network is subject to change as the City periodically recalculates its position.


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APPENDIX 5

RESOLUTION NO. 70,926 – N.S.

CONTRACT: COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT WITH
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL ET. AL. FOR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS OVER $500,000


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CITY OF BERKELEY

BIDDING & CONTRACTING UNDER THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA) CWA Summary rev. 2022
 Local Workforce Hiring Goals
The City of Berkeley’s local workforce-hiring goal is 20% of craft hours worked, on a craft by craft basis on locally funded projects. City Staff will provide a template to be used by the general contractor (GC) for reporting the summary of the total work hours and total number of Berkeley residents, this report is to be submitted with each certified payroll (CP), including CP for each subcontractor. GC can compile the report for the subcontractors or can require each sub to prepare their own report. Please include documentation detailing efforts to meet the local hire goals, i.e., dispatch requests to the unions. Please note the GC is responsible for the local hire component for the entire project. This report will be reviewed by the Joint Administrative Committee (JAC) to monitor compliance of the local workforce hiring goals. The JAC may periodically request contractors to attend a JAC meeting to describe and discuss their local hire efforts. GC and the subs are strongly encouraged to utilize the city-funded pre-apprenticeship program, Rising Sun Energy Center, for the hiring of Berkeley residents on the projects. Rising Sun staff will work closely with the trades and the contractor to facilitate the hiring of the program graduates for entry into the trades. City staff will conduct periodic interviews of workers throughout the project.  Certified Payrolls
Contractors are required to submit certified payrolls (CP) on a monthly basis to the Public Works Project Manager. The monthly report described above shall reflect the information provided on the Certified Payrolls. Address & trade for each worker must be included in Certified Payroll and is subject to verification by City staff. Please redact Social Security Numbers from CP prior to sending to city staff. When submitting CP, please attach any documentation pertinent to your good faith efforts, such as dispatch requests & union hall responses to those requests.
 Core (Regular, experienced) Employees
A non-signatory contractor may use up to five (5) of its own “core” employees provided that the first worker hire comes from the union, second worker is “core”, third worker from the union, fourth worker is “core”, and so forth. The contractors’ worker must comply with the Union Hall’s registration process; the contractor and subcontractor may request by name, and the local will honor, referral of the core employee(s) who have applied to the local union hall for work on the project and who demonstrate the following qualifications: 1) possess any license required by state or federal law, 2) have worked at least 1,000 hours in the construction craft during the prior three years, 3) have been on the Contractor’s active payroll for at least sixty (60) out of the one hundred and eighty (180) hours in the calendar year immediately prior to contract award, 4) must have the ability to safely perform the basic functions of the applicable trade, and 5) must reside in Berkeley.  Hiring Plan
A hiring plan is to be submitted prior to the Notice to Proceed date, with the understanding that the workforce may change during the project. The hiring plan is used as baseline information, with the monthly workforce utilization reports, certified payroll and dispatch request documentation serving as confirmation of good faith efforts to hire locally.
 Apprentices
Consistent with the requirements of California Labor Code § 1776, 1777.5 and 1777.6, contractors and their subcontractors are required to hire at least one Berkeley resident as a First Period Apprentice for $500,000 or more of total bid amount, thereafter, for every five million dollars of the total bid amount the Prime Contractor and their subcontractors are required to hire one additional first period apprentice. Berkeley residents that participate in local workforce development programs will be screened and referred for the apprenticeship opportunities, city staff, union halls & training programs will facilitate this process.

CITY OF BERKELEY

BIDDING & CONTRACTING UNDER THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA) CWA Summary rev. 2022
 California Prevailing Wages
All construction workers will be paid prevailing wages as determined by the State of California. Benefits are the established labor-management vacation, pension or other form of deferred compensation plan , apprenticeship and health benefit funds for each hour worked. Any local collectively bargained wage and/or fringe benefit increase shall be recognized on the date on which they become effective.  Agreement to be Bound
All general contractors and all sub-contractors, including trucking, and regardless of tier, must sign an Agreement to be Bound to the CWA. This agreement binds the contractor to the terms of the CWA for the awarded project only. It does not bind any contractor to a union agreement for any other project.  Pre-Job Conference
Prior to start of construction, the successful general contractor and all subcontractors are required to attend a pre-job conference with the affected Building & Construction Trades Council. The Pre-Job request form shall include subcontractor information including scopes of work. The Agreements to be Bound shall be submitted prior to the Pre-job Conference. General Contractor and subcontractors will make craft/trade work assignments at this meeting. Should any union disagree, it may follow the established jurisdictional dispute resolution process provided in the Community Workforce Agreement. The pre-job conference may be held via conference call arranged by the building trades, city staff will also participate in the pre-job conference.
 Joint Administrative Committee
This Committee shall be comprised of up to two (2) representative selected by the City; up to two (2) representatives of the signatory Unions and Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council; and one (1) contractor representative, mutually selected by the City and the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council. Each representative shall designate an alternate who shall serve in his or her absence for any purpose contemplated by this Agreement. The Joint Administrative Committee shall meet regularly to review the implementation of the Agreement and the progress of the Projects including, but not limited to, compliance with Article 8, prevailing wage, safety, craft workforce levels and construction progress. The JAC may contact the Contractor and/or their subcontractors in writing to request their presence at a JAC meeting to describe good faith efforts throughout the project or at the end of a project.

CWA Administration
Department of Health, Housing and
Community Services
2180 Milvia Street, 2nd floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
[email protected]

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COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT

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Table of Contents

Preamble
Purpose
Recitals
Article 1 Definitions
Article 2 Scope of Agreement
Article 3 Effect of Agreement/Subcontractors
Article4 Work Stoppages, Sympathy Strikes and Lockouts
Article5 Pre-Job Conference
Article 6 No Discrimination
Article 7 Union Security
Article 8 Referral and Local Hiring Program
Article 9 Helmets to Hardhats
Article 10 Grievance Procedure
Article 11 Joint Administrative Committee
Article 12 Grievance Arbitration Procedure
Article 13 Jurisdictional Disputes
Article 14 Apprentices
Article 15 Management Rights
Article 16 Wage/ Benefits
Article 17 Modified Master Labor Agreements
Article 18 Drug and Alcohol Testing
Article 19 Savings Clause
Article 20 Entire Agreement
Article 21 Term
Signatures
Agreement to be Bound

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COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT
For the
City of Berkeley

This Agreement is made and entered into retroactively from July 1, 2020, by and between the City of Berkeley (“City”) together with other contractors and/or sub- contractors, who shall become parties to this Agreement by signing the “Agreement to be Bound” (Attachment A), and the Local Unions signatory hereto and the Alameda County Building & Construction Trades Council (“Council”) and its a ffiliated local unions who have executed this Agreement.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Agreement is to support the efforts of the City to increase employment opportunities for workers who reside in Berkeley, to help increase training and employment opportunities for Berkeley residents in the construction trades through apprenticeship and pre-apprentice programs as the students graduate from the City's schools, to promote efficiency of construction operations performed for and within the City of Berkeley and to provide for peaceful settlement of labor disputes and grievances without strikes or lockouts, thereby promoting the public interest in assuring the timely and economical completion of the projects.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the successful completion of the Ci ty’s construction projects is of the utmost importance to the City of Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the interests of the general public, the City, the Unions and Contractor(s) would be best served if the construction work proceeded in an orderly manner without disruption because of strikes, sympathy strikes, work stoppages, picketing, lockouts, slowdowns or other interferences with work; and WHEREAS, the Contractor(s) and the Unions desire to mutually establish and stabilize wages, hours and calendar conditions for the workers employed on construction work for and within the City of Berkeley by the Contractor(s), and further, to encourage close cooperation among the Contractor(s) and the Union(s) to the end that a satisfactory, continuous and harmonious relationship will exist among the parties to this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, contracts for construction work within the City of Berkeley will be awarded in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Charter of the City of Berkeley, the California State Public Contract Code and the Labor Code, including but not limited to requiring competitive bidding and prevailing wages; and WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley has the absolute right to select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the award of the construction contracts on the Projects; and

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WHEREAS, the parties signatory to this Agreement pledge their full good faith and trust to work towards a mutually satisfactory completion of the Projects;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BETWEEN AND AMONG THE
PARTIES HERETO, AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

1.1 “Agreement” means this Community Workforce Agreement.

1.2 "Berkeley Resident" means any individual who is a current resident of Berkeley can certify through a utility bill, or other similar means acceptable to the parties to this Agreement that the individual resides within the boundaries of the Berkeley City Limits.

1.4 “City” means the City of Berkeley.

1.5 “Completion” means that point at which the City accepts a project at issue by filing a Notice of Completion, or as otherwise provided by applicable state law. “Punch list” items and any other work within the scope of this Agreement not completed prior to commencement of revenue service shall nonetheless be included within the scope of this Agreement. It is understood by the parties that portions of the Projects may be completed in phases and Completion of any such phase may occur prior to Completion of the Projects.

1.6 “Contractor(s)” and/or “Subcontractor(s)” means any individual, firm, partnership or corporation, or combination thereof, including joint ventures, which is an independent business enterprise and has entered into a contract with the City or any of its contractors or subcontractors of any tier, with respect to the construction work necessary for any part of the Projects. This shall include subcontractors not required to be listed in the bid documents. As applicable depending on its context, “Contractor” shall refer to Contractor or Contractor and Subcontractor.

1.7 “Construction Contract(s)” means all of the contract(s) for construction of any of the Projects.

1.8 “Council” means the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO.

1.9 "New Apprentice” is a Berkeley Resident who is enrolled in a State of California approved apprenticeship program that is a joint labor management apprentice program for no more than twenty-four months

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1.11 “Projects” mean any construction project of the City whose value as estimated by the City meets or exceeds $500,000 (Five hundred thousand) dollars.

1.12 “Union” or “Unions” means the Council and any other labor organization signatory to this Agreement, acting on their own behalf and on behalf of their respective affiliates and member organizations whose names are subscribed hereto and who have through their officers executed this Agreement.

1.13 “Project Manager” means the person or persons or business entity designated by the City to oversee all phases of construction on the Projects.

1.14 “Master Labor Agreement” or “MLA” shall mean the collective bargaining agreement of each craft Union that is Signatory to this Agreement

1.15 “Calendar Day” shall mean any day, relating to any day of the week including Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

1.16 “ Apprenticeship Program” -Recognizing the need to develop adequate numbers of competent workers in the construction industry, the Contractor(s)/Employer(s) shall employ apprentices of a California State-approved Joint Apprenticeship Program in the respective crafts to perform such work as is within their capabilities and which is customarily performed by the craft in which they are indentured.

The apprentice ratios will be in compliance with the applicable provisions of the applicable “Master Labor Agreement”.

ARTICLE 2

SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

2.1 Parties: This Agreement shall apply and is limited to all Contractors and subcontractors performing Construction Contracts necessary for the Projects, the City, the Council and any other labor organization signatory to this Agreement, acting in their own behalf and behalf of their respective affiliates and member organizations whose names are subscribed hereto and who have through their officers executed this Agreement.

2.2 Project Description: This Agreement shall govern the award of all of the Construction Contracts identified by the City as part of the Projects. The City has the absolute right to combine, change, consolidate, suspend or cancel Construction Contract(s) or portions of Construction Contract(s) identified as part of the Projects.

Should the City suspend or remove any contract from the Projects and thereafter authorize that construction work be commenced on such contract, then such contract shall be performed under the terms of this Agreement. Once a Construction Contract is completed it is no longer covered by this Agreement except when a Contractor is directed to engage in repairs, warranty work or modifications required by its

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Construction Contract with the City. For the purposes of this Agreement, a Construction Contract shall be considered Completed as set forth in Section 1.5 of this Agreement.

2.3 Covered work:

2.3.1 This Agreement covers, without limitation, all on-site construction, demolition, alteration, painting or repair of buildings, structures, landscaping, temporary fencing and other works and related activities for the Projects that is within the craft jurisdiction of one of the Unions and that is part of the Projects, including, without limitation, pipelines, site preparation, survey work, demolition of existing structures and all construction, demolition or improvements required to be performed as a condition of approval by any public agency. This scope of work includes all soils and materials testing and inspection where such testing and inspection is a classification in which a prevailing wage determination has been published.

2.3.2 The Projects include work necessary for the Projects and/or in temporary yards or areas adjacent to and dedicated to the Projects, and at any on-site batch plant(s) constructed solely to supply materials to the Projects, when those sites are dedicated exclusively to the Projects. This Agreement covers all on-site fabrication work over which the City, Contractor(s) or subcontractor(s) possess the right of control (including work done for the Projects in any temporary yard or area established for the Projects.)

2.3.3 The furnishing of supplies, equipment or materials which are stockpiled for later use shall in no case be considered subcontracting. Construction trucking work, such as the delivery of ready-mix, asphalt, aggregate, sand or other fill material which are directly incorporated into the construction process as well as the off-hauling of debris and excess fill material and/or mud, shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the fullest extent provided by law and by prevailing wage determinations of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Employers, including brokers, of persons providing construction trucking work shall provide certified payroll records to the City within ten (10) calendar days of written request or as required by bid specifications.

2.4 Exclusions: The following shall be excluded from the scope of this Agreement:

2.4.1 This Agreement is not intended to, and shall not affect or govern the award of public works contracts by the City which are outside the identified scope of work of the Projects.

2.4.2 This Agreement is not intended to, and shall not affect the current or anticipated operation, maintenance, access or use of any of the City's buildings or facilities, whether or not such facilities are identified in Section 1.7 above.

2.4.3 This Agreement shall not apply to a Contractor or subcontractor’s executives, managerial employees, engineering employees, design employees, supervisors (except

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those covered by existing building and construction trades collective bargaining agreements), office and clerical employees.

2.4.4 This Agreement shall not apply to any work performed on or near or leading to the site of work covered by this Agreement that is undertaken by state, county or other governmental bodies or their contractors; or by public or private utilities or their contractors; or by the City or its contractors for work not part of the scope of the Projects. Parties performing work shall notify in writing, The Council and The District of any work being performed near or leading to the site work that is not covered by this agreement. Further, this Agreement shall not be construed to prohibit or restrict the City or its employees from performing work on or around the Project construction sites or from entering the sites for any purposes deemed necessary or appropriate by the City.

2.4.5 This Agreement shall not apply to the off-site maintenance of leased equipment or the on-site supervision of such work.

2.4.6 This Agreement shall not apply to any start-up, calibration, performance testing, repair, maintenance, operational revisions to systems and/or subsystems performed after Completion.

2.5 Termination, Suspension and/or Delay of Work: It is understood and agreed that the City, at its sole option, may change, terminate, delay and/or suspend any and all portions of the covered work at any time. Further, the City may prohibit some or all work on certain days or during certain hours of the day to comply with applicable codes, laws or regulations, permits or to accommodate the ongoing operations of the City’s facilities and/or to mitigate the effect of the ongoing Projects’ work on the businesses and residents in the neighborhood of the Project sites; and/or require such other operational or schedule changes that it may be deemed necessary, in its sole judgment, to effectively maintain the primary purpose of the City’s facilities and to remain a good neighbor to the residents and businesses in the area of any Projects. In order to permit the Contractors and Unions to make appropriate scheduling plans, the City will provide the affected Contractor and Union(s) with reasonable notice of any changes it requires pursuant to this Section.

2.6 Work covered by this Agreement within the following craft jurisdictions shall be performed under the terms of their National Agreements as follows: the NTL Articles of Agreement, the National Stack/Chimney Agreement, the National Cooling Tower Agreement, and the National Agreement of Elevator Constructors, and any instrument calibration work and loop checking shall be performed under the terms of the UA/IBEW Joint National Agreement for Instrument and Control Technicians, with the exception that Articles 4, 8,12 and 13 of this Agreement shall apply to such work.

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ARTICLE 3

EFFECT OF AGREEMENT/SUBCONTRACTORS

3.1 By executing this Agreement, the Unions and the City agree to be bound by each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.2 By accepting the award of a Construction Contract for the Projects, whether as contractor or subcontractor at any tier, the Contractor/Subcontractor agrees to be bound by each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.3 This Agreement shall only be binding on the signatory parties hereto and shall not apply to the parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, or other ventures of any other party.

3.4 It is understood that this Agreement, together with the referenced MLA , constitute an integrated, self-contained, stand-alone agreement, and that by virtue of having become bound to this Agreement, the Contractor will not be obligated to sign any other local, area, or national agreement as a condition of performing work within the scope of this Agreement. In addition, it is understood and agreed that all grievances and disputes involving the interpretation or application of this Agreement, including the MLA, shall be resolved according to the procedures set forth in Article 12 of this Agreement; provided, however, that should a dispute involve a single MLA and a Contractor signatory thereto, and not involve interpretation or application of this Agreement, then such dispute shall be processed and resolved pursuant to the grievance provisions of that MLA. Should there be a dispute in the first instance as to whether the provisions of Article 12 of this Agreement or the grievance procedures of a MLA apply, the dispute shall be presented initially to arbitrator Judge William Cahill or, if unavailable, arbitrator Earnest Brown, for resolution as to the applicable procedure. Such referral of a dispute as to the applicable procedures shall be done by an immediate conference call among the parties and the arbitrator, and heard and decided within three (3) calendar days. Should the arbitrator hold that Article 12 applies, the parties may, by mutual agreement, submit the issue to the same arbitrator pursuant to the provisions of Article 12, or, absent mutual agreement, commence processing the dispute at Step 1 of that Article.

3.5 Subcontractors. At the time that any Contractor enters into a subcontract with any subcontractor of any tier for the performance of construction or construction trucking work within the scope of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide a copy of this Agreement, as it may from time to time be modified by the negotiating parties, to said subcontractor and shall require the subcontractor as a part of accepting an award of a construction subcontract to agree to be bound by each and every provision of the Agreement prior to the commencement of work.

3.5.1 Each Contractor and Subcontractor shall evidence their agreement to be bound to this Agreement by executing the Agreement To Be Bound form attached hereto as Appendix A. A copy of the Agreement To Be Bound executed by the Contractors and Subcontractors shall be submitted to the Union(s) prior to both the commencement of work and the Pre- Job Conference and will be a required submittal within the City’s bid packages. If the Contractor or Subcontractor refuses to execute the Agreement To Be

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Bound, then such Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be awarded a Construction Contract to perform work on the Projects. A Contractor or Subcontractor who executes the Agreement to Be Bound shall be considered a signatory party to this Agreement. 3 . 6 It is understood that the liability of each Contractor and Subcontractor and the liability of each Union under this Agreement shall be several and not joint. The Unions agree that this Agreement does not have the effect of creating any joint employment status between or among the City and/or any Contractor or Subcontractor. 3 . 7 With regard to any Contractor or subcontractor that is independently signed to any MLA, this Agreement shall in no way supersede or prevent the enforcement of any subcontracting clause contained in such MLA, except as specifically set forth in section

3.7.1 of this Agreement. Any such subcontracting clause in a MLA shall remain and be fully enforceable between each craft union and its signatory employers and no provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted and/or applied in any manner that would give this Agreement precedence over subcontracting obligations and restrictions that exist between craft Unions and their respective signatory employers under a MLA, except as specifically set forth in section 3.7.1 in this Agreement. To the extent that the provisions of this Agreement are inconsistent with any other provisions contained in a MLA, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail

3.7.1 If a craft Union (“Aggrieved Union”) believes that an assignment of work on this Project has been made improperly by a Contractor or subcontractor, even if that assignment was as a result of another craft Union’s successful enforcement of the subcontracting clause in its MLA, as permitted by section 3.7 of this Agreement, the Aggrieved Union may submit a claim under the jurisdictional dispute resolution procedure contained in Article 13 of this Agreement and the decision rendered as part of that process shall be enforceable to require the Contractor or subcontractor that made the work assignment to assign that work prospectively to the Aggrieved Union. An award made to a craft Union under the subcontracting clause of its MLA, as permitted under section 3.7 of this Agreement, shall be valid and fully enforceable by that craft Union unless it conflicts with a jurisdictional award made pursuant to Article 12 of this Agreement. If the award made under MLA conflicts with the jurisdictional award, the award of any damages under the former shall be null and void ab initio.

ARTICLE 4

WORK STOPPAGES, STRIKES, SYMPATHY STRIKES, JURISDICTIONAL

DISPUTES AND LOCKOUTS

4.1 The Unions, City and Contractor agree that for the duration of the Projects:

4.1.1 There shall be no strikes, sympathy strikes, work stoppages, picketing, hand- billing or otherwise advising the public that a labor dispute exists, or slowdowns of any kind, for any reason, by the Unions or construction persons employed on the Projects, at a job site of the Projects or at any other facility of the City because of a dispute on the Projects. Nor shall the Unions or construction persons employed on the Projects participate in any strikes, sympathy strikes, work stoppages, picketing, hand billing,

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slowdowns, or otherwise advising the public that a labor dispute exists at a Project jobsite because of a dispute between Unions and Contractor(s) on any other project.

4.1.2 As to construction persons employed on the Projects, there shall be no lockout of any kind by a Contractor covered by this Agreement. It shall not be a violation of this Article if a Contractor or Subcontractor (1) suspends or terminates a portion of the Project work or (2) discharges an employee for just cause.

4.1.3 If a MLA between a Contractor and the Union expires before the Contractor completes the performance of a Construction Contract and the Union or Contractor gives notice of demand for a new or modified MLA, the Union agrees that it will not strike, picket, hand-bill, slowdown or engage in any other disruptive activity against the Contractor and the Contractor will not lockout construction persons of the Union on said Construction Contract for work covered under this Agreement and the Union and the Contractor agree that the expired MLA shall continue in full force and effect for work covered under this Agreement until a new or modified MLA is reached between the Union and Contractor. If the new or modified MLA reached between the Union and Contractor provides that any terms of the new MLA shall be retroactive, the Contractor agrees to comply with any retroactive terms of the new or modified MLA which are applicable to construction persons employed on the Projects within seven (7) calendar days.

4.2 A party to this Agreement shall institute the following procedure, prior to invoking any other action at law or equity when a breach of this Article 4 is alleged to have occurred:

4.2.1 A party invoking this procedure shall notify, by the most expeditious means available, with notice by facsimile, electronic mail or telephone to the City, to the party alleged to be in violation, to the Council and to the involved local Union if a Union is alleged to be in violation.

4.2.2 Upon receipt of said notice, the City will contact the designated permanent arbitrator, Judge William Cahill, or if unavailable, his alternate Ernest Brown, who shall attempt to convene a hearing within twenty-four (24) hours if it is contended that the violation still exists.

4.2.3 The Arbitrator shall notify the parties by facsimile, electronic mail or telephone of the place and time for the hearing. Said hearing shall be completed in one session, which, with appropriate recesses at the arbitrator’s discretion, shall not exceed twenty - four (24) hours unless otherwise agreed upon by all parties. A failure of any party to attend said hearings shall not delay the hearing of evidence or the issuance of any award by the arbitrator.

4.2.4 The sole issue at the hearing shall be whether or not a violation of Article 4, Section 4.1 of this Agreement has occurred. The arbitrator shall have no authority to consider any matter of justification, explanation or mitigation of such violation or to

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award damages, which issue is reserved for court proceedings, if any. The award shall be issued in writing within three (3) hours after the close of the hearing, and may be issued without a written opinion. If any party desires a written opinion, one shall be issued within fifteen (15) calendar days, but its issuance shall not delay compliance with or enforcement of the award. The arbitrator may order cessation of the violation of this Article 4 and other appropriate relief and such award shall be served on all parties by hand or registered mail upon issuance.

4.2.5 Such award may be enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction upon the filing of this Agreement and all other relevant documents referred to above in the following manner. Written notice of the filing of such enforcement proceedings shall be given to the other party. In the proceeding to obtain a temporary order enforcing the arbitrator’s award as issued under Section 4.2.4 of this Article 4, all parties waive the right to a hearing and agree that such proceedings may be ex parte. Such agreement does not waive any party’s right to participate in a hearing for a final order or enforcement. The Court’s order or orders enforcing the arbitrator’s award shall be served on all parties by hand or delivered by certified mail.

4.2.6 Any rights created by statute or law governing arbitration proceedings inconsistent with the above procedure or which interfere with compliance are waived by the parties.

4.2.7 The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be divided equally between the party instituting the arbitration proceedings provided in this Article and the party alleged to be in breach of its obligations under this article.

4.3 Liquidated Damages. If the arbitrator determines that a violation of Section 4.1 has occurred, the breaching party shall, within eight (8) hours of the issuance of the decision take all steps necessary to immediately cease such activities and return to work. If the breaching party involved does not cease such activities by the beginning of the next regularly scheduled shift following the expiration of the eight (8) hour period after the arbitrator’s issuance of the decision, then the breaching party shall pay the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) as liquidated damages to the City per shift until the breach is remedied. The arbitrator shall retain jurisdiction for the sole purpose of determining compliance with this obligation and determining the amount of liquidated damages, if any; but such retention shall not prevent the moving party from seeking judicial enforcement of the initial decision.

ARTICLE 5

PRE-JOB CONFERENCE

5.1 A mandatory pre-job conference shall be held prior to the commencement of each Construction Contract. Such conference shall be attended by a representative each from the participating Contractor(s) and Union(s) and the Project Manager. All efforts will be made to hold the pre-job conference in sufficient time to ensure all parties the ability to properly raise and resolve any issue that may arise out of such meeting, with a

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goal that such conferences will be held at least 21 work days before the work commences.

ARTICLE 6

NO DISCRIMINATION

6.1 The Contractors and Unions agree not to engage in any form of discrimination on the ground of or because of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, religious or political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation or disability against any person, or applicant for employment on the Projects.

ARTICLE 7

UNION SECURITY

7.1 The Contractors recognize the Union(s) as the sole bargaining representative of all construction persons working within the scope of this Agreement.

7.2 All construction persons who are employed by the Contractor(s) shall, as a condition of employment, on or before the eighth (8th) day of consecutive or cumulative employment on the Projects, be responsible for the payment of the applicable monthly working dues and any associated fees uniformly required for union membership in the applicable local union which is signatory to this Agreement. Further, there is nothing in this Agreement that would prevent non-union construction persons from joining the local union.

8.1 Referral
ARTICLE 8

REFERRAL AND LOCAL HIRE PROGRAM

8.1.1 Contractor (s) performing construction work on the Projects described in the Agreement shall, in filling craft job requirements, utilize and be bound by the registration facilities and referral systems established or authorized by the Unions signatory hereto (“Job Referral System”). Such Job Referral System will be operated in a non - discriminatory manner and in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination.

8.1.2 The Contractor(s) shall have the right to reject any applicant referred by the Union(s), in accordance with the applicable Master Agreement.

8.1.3 The Contractor(s) shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly all supervisors above general foreman it considers necessary and desirable, without such persons being referred by the Unions(s).

8.1.4 In the event that referral facilities maintained by the Union(s) are unable to fill the requisition of a Contractor(s) for employees within a seventy-two (72) hour period after

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such requisition is made by the Contractor(s), the Contractor(s) shall be free to obtain employees from any source. Contactor(s) shall promptly notify the Union(s) of any applicants hired from other sources. This provision does NOT affect core employees as defined below.

8.1.5 Unions shall exert their utmost efforts to recruit sufficient numbers of skilled craft persons to fulfill the requirements of the Contractor(s).

8.1.6 Core Employees

All parties agree to make a good faith effort to refer on a priority basis, consistent with the non-discriminatory referral procedures of the hall, qualified and available, and bona- fide Berkeley Residents for Project work.

8.1.7 The parties als o recognize and support the City’s commitment to provide opportunities for participation on the Projects to Berkeley Residents who are regular, experienced employees (“Core” employees) of contractors and subcontractors awarded work on the Projects and who do not traditionally work under a local collective bargaining agreement(s). In furtherance of this commitment, the parties agree that such contractors and subcontractors awarded work on the Projects may request by name, and the local will honor, referral of persons who have applied to the local union for Project work and who demonstrate the following qualifications:

(1) Possess any license required by state or federal law for the Project work to be performed;

(2) Have worked a total of at least one thousand (1,000) hours in the construction craft during the prior three (3) years;

(3) Were on the Contractor’s active payroll for at least sixty (60) out of the one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days prior to the contract award;

(4) Have the ability to perform safely the basic functions of the applicable trade, and

(5) Are Berkeley residents.

The Union will refer to such Contractor one journeyman employee from the hiring hall out-of-work list for the affected trade or craft, and will then refer one of such Contractor’s “core” employees as a journeyman and shall repeat the process, one and one, until such Contractor’s crew requirements are met or until such Contractor has hired five (5) “core” employees, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, all additional employees in the affected trade or craft shall be hired exclusively from the hiring hall out- of-work list(s).

For the duration of the Contractor’s work the ratio shall be maintained and when the Contractor’s workforce is reduced, employees shall be reduced in the same ratio of core employees to hiring hall referrals as was applied in the initial hiring.

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8.1.8 The Contractor shall notify the appropriate Union of the name and social security number of each direct hire and each direct hire shall register with the Union’s hiring hall before commencing Project work. If there is any question regarding an employee’s eligibility under this Subsection 8.2.1, the City Representative, at a Union’s request, shall obtain satisfactory proof of such from the Contractor.

8.2 Local Hire

8.2.1 To the extent allowed by law and consistent with the non-discriminatory referral procedures of the Union hiring halls, the Parties agree to a goal that Berkeley Residents will perform a minimum of 20% of the hours worked, on a craft by craft basis for the Projects. The Contractor(s) shall make good faith efforts to reach this goal through the utilization of the Unions' hiring hall procedures. The Unions shall exercise their best efforts in their recruiting and training of Berkeley Resident workers and in their hiring hall procedures to facilitate this 20% goal on the Projects. In the event that referral facilities maintained by the Union(s) are unable to fulfill the 20% local hire requirement, paragraph 8.2.2 of this Article shall not apply. Contractors shall document all efforts to hire locally and provide such documents to the City of Berkeley. The Council will provide an annual census of Berkeley residents, in each of the crafts party to this agreement, to the City of Berkeley. This report will be provided by August 1 of each year of this agreement.
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8.2.2 Should any of the contractors performing work on the Projects fail to meet this 20% goal and fail to demonstrate efforts to do so, through a specific submittal process to be included in their contractual requirements and enforced by the grievance procedure. The contract's 10% retention will be held until such time that this failure is remedied, but not longer than sixty (60) calendar days after the date of substantial completion of the Projects or as required by law, in addition to the breach of contract remedies available to the parties for non-performance under this Agreement.

8.2.3 Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

A) Consistent with the requirements of California Labor Code §§ 1776, 1777.5 and 1777.6, Contractor(s) will be required to hire 1 New Apprentice Berkeley resident as for every $500,000 dollars or more of total construction bid amount. The New Apprentice(s) must work a minimum of 10% of the projects work hours. The contractor may deploy the apprentice to work on another concurrent project in order to meet the minimum hours, and those hours will be counted towards the total hours of the craft on the Berkeley project. Certified Payroll must reflect the hours worked.

Contractor must fully document efforts to hire a New Apprentice, through the following steps: 1) requesting New Apprentices through the Union dispatch procedure, 2) contacting a minimum of three MC3-approved pre-apprenticeship training programs for referral of Berkeley residents. Unions shall provide written documentation to the contractor in response to dispatch requests to fulfill the New Apprentice requirement, the next tier of residents will come from the Green Corridor.

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B) There can be no more than 1 entry-level New Apprentices for each craft, provided said crafts have apprenticeship openings and the general contractor will be able to include New Apprentices hired by their subcontractor to meet this requirement. Unions will agree to cooperate with Contractor(s) in furnishing apprentices as requested and the hiring of the apprentices will be in accordance to the Apprenticeship provisions listed in the Master Agreements and or the union agreements with the division of apprenticeship standards, and the apprentices shall be properly supervised and paid in accordance with provisions contained within the MLA’S. The Unions and Contractors will agree to cooperate with local pre-apprenticeship programs to ensure Berkeley residents have the opportunity to apply for and enter the into the apprenticeship programs.

C) The intent of this provision is to utilize Berkeley Resident New Apprentices to the fullest extent permissible by state law and the MLA. Failure of Contractor(s) and their subcontractors to maintain qualified apprentices on the job will be subject to further penalties as determined by the Grievance Committee as identified in Article 12.

8.11 Enforcement, Compliance & Reporting.

Contractors will be required to submit Certified Weekly Payrolls to the City along with monthly workforce utilization reports documenting the Contractor’s compliance with the requirements described in this article. At a minimum the monthly reports must include 1) data on Berkeley Resident’s work hour utilization on a craft by craft basis, 2) number of New Apprentices hired and the hours they have worked, 3) documentation showing any requests made to the union dispatchers for Berkeley Residents and the Union’s response to the request. Enforcement of this article shall be according to the Grievance and Arbitration procedure outlined in Article 12.

ARTICLE 9

HELMETS TO HARDHATS

9.1 The parties recognize a desire to facilitate the entry into the Building and Construction Trade Union(s) of Veterans who are interested in careers in the building and construction industry. The parties agree to utilize the services of the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veteran’s Employment (“Center”) and the Center’s “Helmets to Hardhats” program to serve as a resource for preliminary orientation, assessment of construction aptitude, referral to apprenticeship programs or hiring halls, counseling and mentoring, support network, employment opportunities and other needs as identified by the parties.

9.2 The Union(s) and Contractor(s) agree to coordinate with the Center to participate in an integrated database of Veterans interested in working on this Project and of apprenticeship and employment opportunities for this Project. To the extent permitted by law, the Union(s) will give credit to such Veterans for bona fide, provable past experience.

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ARTICLE 10

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

10.1 Any Contractor which is not otherwise bound through an agreement with a Union to a grievance procedure which confers jurisdiction to consider and resolve disputes over the imposition of discipline or dismissal of its construction persons working on this Project shall be bound to the arbitration procedure contained in the MLA of the craft representing the employee(s) involved in the dispute. For the purposes of this Article, such grievance procedure shall be limited to disputes regarding the imposition of discipline or dismissal arising from work covered by the Agreement. Such Contractor shall not impose discipline or dismissal on its construction persons covered by this Agreement without just cause.

ARTICLE 11

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

11.1 The parties to this Agreement shall establish a five (5) person Joint Administrative Committee comprised of at least one and up to two (2) representatives representing the City; two (2) representatives of the signatory Unions and The Council; and one industry representative, mutually selected by the City and The Council. Each representative shall designate an alternate who shall serve in his or her absence for any purpose contemplated by this Agreement.

11.2 The Joint Administrative Committee shall meet at the request of either party, but not less than once each quarter, to review the implementation of the Agreement and the progress of the Projects including, but not limited to, compliance with Article 8, prevailing wage, safety, Workforce development and Industry trends. Requests for certified payroll made by a Joint Labor/Management Committee to which the Union(s) signatory to this Agreement are a party shall be provided as allowed by
law.

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GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION PROCEDURE

12.1 The parties understand and agree that in the event any dispute arises out of the meaning, interpretation or application of the provisions of this Agreement, the same shall be settled by means of the procedures set out herein. No grievance shall be recognized unless the grieving party provides notice in writing to the signatory party with whom it has a dispute within seven (7) calendar days after becoming aware of the dispute, but in no event more than thirty (30) calendar days after it reasonably should have become aware of the event giving to the dispute. The time limits in this Article 12 may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.

12.2 Grievances shall be settled according to the following procedures:

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Step 1 : Within seven (7) calendar days after the receipt of the written notice of grievance, the Business Representative of the involved Local Union, the City’s authorized representative, representative of the construction person, and the representative of the involved Contractor shall confer and attempt to resolve the grievance.

Step 2 : In the event that the representatives are unable to resolve the dispute within seven (7) calendar days after its referral to Step 1, either involved party may submit it within three (3) calendar days to Grievance Committee. The Grievance Committee shall consist of one (1) person selected by the City and one (1) person selected by the Council, which shall meet within seven (7) calendar days after such referral (or such longer time as mutually agreed upon by all representatives of the subcommittee), to confer in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The decision of the Grievance Committee shall be legal, final and binding. If the dispute is not resolved within such time seven (7) calendar days after its referral or such longer time as mutually agreed upon) it may be referred within seven (7) calendar days by either party to Step 3.

Step 3: Within seven (7) seven calendar days after referral of a dispute to Step 3, the representatives shall submit the matter to the designated permanent Arbitrator, Judge William Cahill.

12.3 In the event that Judge Cahill is unavailable, the arbitrator shall be Earnest Brown.

12.4 The Arbitrator shall arrange for a hearing no later than fourteen days (14) calendar days after the matter has been submitted to arbitration. A decision shall be given to the parties within five (5) calendar days after completion of the hearing unless such time is extended by mutual agreement. A written opinion may be requested by a party from the Arbitrator. The time limits specified in any step of the Grievance Procedure set forth in Section 12.1 may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties initiated by the written request of one party to the other, at the appropriate step of the Grievance Procedure. However, failure to process a grievance, or failure to respond in writing within the time limits provided above, without the request for an extension of time, shall be deemed a waiver of such grievance without prejudice, or without precedent to the processing of and/or resolution of like or similar grievances or disputes.

12.5 The decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding by all parties. The Arbitrator shall not have authority to change, amend, add, or detract from any of the provisions of the Agreement. The expense of the Arbitrator shall be borne equally by both parties.

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12.6 In order to encourage the resolution of disputes and grievances at Step 1 and 2 of this Grievance Procedure, the parties agree that such settlements shall not be precedent-setting.

ARTICLE 13

JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES

13. 1 The assignment of Covered Work will be solely the responsibility of the Contractor/Employer(s) performing the work involved; and such work assignments will be in accordance with the Plan for the Settlement of Jurisdictional Disputes in the Construction Industry (the “Plan”) or any successor Plan.

13. 2 All jurisdictional disputes on this Project between or among the Union(s) and the Contractor/Employer(s), parties to this Agreement, shall be settled and adjusted according to the present Plan established by the Building and Construction Trades Department, or any other plan or method of procedure that may be adopted in the future by the Building and Construction Trades Department. Decisions rendered shall be final, binding and conclusive on the Contractor/Employer(s) and Union(s) parties to this Agreement.

13.2.1 If a dispute arising under this Article involves the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council or any of its subordinate bodies, an Arbitrator shall be chosen by the procedures specified in Article V, Section 5, of the Plan from a list composed of John Kagel, Thomas Angelo, Robert Hirsch and Thomas Pagan and the Arbitrator’s hearing on the dispute shall be held at the offices of the California State Building and Construction Trades Council in Sacramento, California, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the selection of the Arbitrator.

All other procedures shall be as specified in the Plan.

13. 3 All jurisdictional disputes shall be resolved without the occurrence of any strike, work stoppage, or slow-down of any nature, and the Contractor/Employer(s)’ assignment shall be adhered to until the dispute is resolved. Individuals violating this Section shall be subject to immediate discharge.

13. 4 Each Contractor/Employer(s) shall conduct a Pre-Job Conference with the Council prior to commencing Covered Work. The Primary Employer, Coordinator and the District will be advised in advance of all such conferences and may participate if they wish. Pre-job conferences for different Contractor(s) may be held together.

ARTICLE 14

APPRENTICES

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14.1 Recognizing the need to maintain continuing support of programs designed to develop adequate numbers of competent workers in the construction industry, the Contractor (s) shall employ apprentices in the respective crafts to perform such work as is within their capabilities and which is customarily performed by the craft in which they are indentured.

14.2 The apprentice ratios will be in compliance with the applicable provisions of the California Labor Code and Prevailing Wage Rate Determination.

14.3 There shall be no restrictions on the utilization of apprentices in performing the work of their craft provided they are properly supervised.

14.4 All Apprentices will come from a State approved Labor Management Apprenticeship program.

ARTICLE 15

MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

15.1 The Contractor shall retain full and exclusive authority for the management of their operations, including the right to direct their work force in their sole discretion with regard to the following: the hiring, promotion, transfer, layoff, corrective action or discharge for just cause of its employees (in accordance with Article 9); the determination of the number of employees needed for the Project work; the selection/hiring of foremen and supervisors; the assignment and schedule of work; the requirement of overtime work, the determination of when it will be worked, and the number of employees engaged in such work, except as otherwise limited by the terms of this Agreement and/or the MLA. No rules, customs or practices shall be permitted or observed which limit or restrict production, or limit or restrict the working efforts of construction persons except that the lawful manning provisions of the MLA shall be recognized.

ARTICLE 16

WAGES/BENEFITS

16.1 Wages. All construction persons covered by this Agreement shall be classified in accordance with work performed and paid the hourly wage rates for those classifications in the applicable MLA for such craft work and in compliance with the applicable prevailing wage rate determination.

16.2 Benefits. Contractor agrees to pay contributions into established construction person benefit funds in the amounts designated in the appropriate MLA; provided, however, that each Contractor and Union agree that only such bona fide construction person benefits as included in the prevailing wage determination shall be included in this requirement and required to be paid by the Contractor under this Agreement; provided further, however, that this provision does not relieve Contractors signatory to a local collective bargaining agreement with a signatory Union which would be applicable to the Projects from making

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any other fund contributions (including, but not limited to, those for contract administration), required by such local agreement. Contractor shall not be required to pay contributions to any other trust funds to satisfy their obligation under this Article. By signing this Agreement, the Contractors adopt and agree to be bound by the written terms of the legally established Trust Agreements, specifying the detailed basis on which the payments are to be made into, and the benefits paid out of, such Trust Funds.

16.3 Compliance. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor(s) and Unions to investigate and monitor compliance with the provisions of the agreement contained in Article 15. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to interfere with or supersede the usual and customary legal remedies available to the Unions and/or employee benefit Trust Funds to collect delinquent Trust Fund contributions from Contractors on the Project.

ARTICLE 17

MODIFIED MASTER LABOR AGREEMENTS

17.1 Certain Provisions Shall Not Apply. Provisions negotiated into the new or modified MLA which are less favorable to the Contractor than those uniformly required of employers for construction work normally covered by those agreements or which may be construed to apply exclusively or predominately to work covered by this Agreement shall not apply to work covered by this Agreement. Any disagreement between the parties regarding the application o f the provisions of any new or modified collective bargaining agreement to work covered by this Agreement shall be resolved under the dispute and grievance arbitration procedures set forth in Article 12 hereof.

ARTICLE 18
DRUG and ALCOHOL TESTING

18.1 The use, sale, transfer, purchase and/or possession of a controlled substance, alcohol and/or firearms at any time during the work day is prohibited.

18.2 Employer shall be allowed to utilize employment drug screens. All personnel are subject to random alcohol and drug/alcohol testing at any time, except, the following changes will apply. Employer shall follow said Unions Master Labor Agreement drug polices, regulations and limits. Body fluid tests will utilize urine and saliva specimens. Employer may also selectively require an employee to undergo alcohol or drug/alcohol testing if Employer has reasonable cause to believe that an employee’s ability to work safely may be impaired. All requirements and activities of the Employer with regard to drug/alcohol testing shall comply with the provisions of State law.

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ARTICLE 19

SAVINGS CLAUSE

19.1 The parties agree that in the event any article, provision, clause, sentence or word of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or void as being in contravention of any applicable law, by a court of competent jurisdiction the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The parties further agree that if any article, provision, clause, sentence or word of the Agreement is determined to be illegal or void, by the court of competent jurisdiction, the parties shall substitute, by mutual agreement, in its place and stead, an article, provision, clause, sentence or word which will meet the objections to its validity and which will be in accordance with the intent and purpose of the article, provision, clause, sentence or word in question.

19.2 The parties also agree that in the event that a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction materially alters the terms of this Agreement such that the intent of the parties is defeated, then the entire Agreement shall be null and void.

ARTICLE 20

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

20.1 This Agreement represents the complete understanding of the parties. The provisions of this Agreement, including the MLA, shall apply to the work covered by this Agreement. Where a subject covered by the provisions of this Agreement is also covered by a MLA, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. Where a subject is covered by the provisions of a MLA and is not covered by this Agreement, the provisions of the MLA shall prevail. Nothing contained in a MLA, working rule, by-laws, constitution or other similar document of the Unions shall in any way affect, modify or add to this Agreement unless otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement or mutually agreed to in writing executed by the parties.

20.2 The parties agree that this Agreement covers all matters affecting wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and that during the term of this Agreement the parties will not be required to negotiate on any further matters affecting these or any other subject not specifically set forth in this Agreement except by mutual agreement of the parties.

20.3 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, such that original signatures may appear on separate pages and when bound together all necessary signatures shall constitute an original. Facsimile signature pages transmitted to other parties to this Agreement shall be deemed the equivalent to original signatures.

ARTICLE 21
TERM

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21.1 The Agreement shall be included as a condition of the award of the Construction Contracts.

21.2 The Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a term of three years from the Effective Date of June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2023 and shall be applicable to all Projects until completion that are advertised for bidding during the term.

21.3 This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until Completion of the Project. The parties may mutually agree to extend and/or amend this Agreement.

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SIGNATURES

City of Berkeley

By: Dee Williams-Ridley
Dee Williams-Ridley, City of Berkeley City Manager

Date: 2/10/21

Alameda County Building & Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO

By:

Andreas Cluver, Secretary-Treasurer for the Building Trades Council of Alameda County on behalf of the Signatory Unions

Date: 1/26/2021

Signatory Unions
Asbestos Workers, Local 16 Boilermakers, Local 549
Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen
Local 3 Cement Masons, Local 300
Electrical Workers, Local 595
Elevator Constructors, Local 8
Hod Carriers, Local 166
Iron Workers, Local 378
Laborers, Local 67
Laborers, Local 304
Operating Engineers,
Local 3 Plasterers, Local 66
Roofers, Local 81
Sheet Metal Workers, Local 104
Sign Display, Local 510
Sprinkler Fitters, Local 483

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Teamsters, Local 853
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices Fitting Industry, Underground Utility & Landscape, Local 355

United Association of Steamfitters, Ironworkers City and the RDA Council of Pipefitters, Plumbers, & Gas California Fitters, Local 342

Council No. 16 Northern California

International Union of Laborers
Painters & Allied Trades (On behalf
of Painters, Local 3; Carpet & Linoleum
Layers, Local 12; Glass Workers, Local
169; Auto& Marine Painters, Local 1176)

Northern California Carpenters
Regional Council (on behalf of Carpenters,
Local 713; Carpenters, Local 2236; Lathers,
Local 68L; Millwrights, Local 102; Pile
Drivers, Local 34)

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AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND
The undersigned, as a Contractor or Subcontractor ("Contractor") on a City Project (“Project”), for and in consideration of the award to it of a contract to perform work on said Project, and in further consideration of the mutual promises made in the Project’s Community Workforce Agreement ("Agreement"), a copy of which was received and is acknowledged, hereby:

1. Accepts and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Agreement, together with any and all amendments and supplements now existing or which are later made to said Agreement.

2. Certifies that it has no commitments or agreements which would preclude its full and complete compliance with the terms and conditions of said Agreement;

3. Agrees to secure from any Contractor (as defined in said Agreement) which is or becomes a subcontractor (of any tier) to it, and from any successors, a duly executed Agreement to be bound in form identical to this document.

4. Contractor agrees that it shall be bound by all applicable trust agreements and plans for the provision of such fringe benefits as accrue to the direct benefit of the construction persons, including Health and Welfare, Pension, Training, Vacation, and/or other direct benefits provided pursuant to the appropriate craft agreement contained in Schedule "A" of Agreement.

Date:

Company Name:

Name of Prime Contractor or Higher Level Subcontractor:

Name of Project:

Signature:

Print Name:

Title:

Contractor’s License #:

Motor Carrier Permit (CA) #:


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BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT (BART) DISTRICT

PERMIT TO ENTER

(NOT USED)


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CALTRANS)

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

(NOT USED)


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APPENDIX 8

CITY OF OAKLAND

ENROACHMENT PERMIT

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APPENDIX 9

CITY OF BERKELEY

TYPICAL PROPERTY ACCESS AGREEMENT


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SanitarySewerRehabilitationProject
 MLKJr.Way,CedarStreet,etal.
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PublicWorksDepartment
EngineeringDivision
1947CenterStreet,Suite400,Berkeley,CA94704Ͳ1155Tel:510Ͳ981Ͳ6400TDD:510Ͳ981Ͳ6903Fax:510Ͳ981Ͳ6390 Email:[email protected]

PROPERTYACCESSAGREEMENT

PropertyAddress:   

ThisagreemententeredbetweentheundersignedpropertyownerandtheCityofBerkeley,doeshereby granttemporaryaccesstotheCity,itsagents,employees,contractors,andassignsforthepurposeof inspection,replacement,ortherehabilitationoftheexistingsanitarysewerlineinthesewereasementin oradjacenttotheaboveaddressoronprivateproperty. 
Theworktobeperformedwillconsistofinspection,replacement,orrehabilita tionoftheagedor
damagedsanitarysewerline.Nointerruptionofsanitarysewerservices,water,gas,ortelephoneservices isanticipated.

Uponcompletionofconstruction,theCityofBerkeleywillrestoreexistingsurfaceimprovements, includingfencing,retainingwalls,concretefla
twork,asphaltconcretepavementandlandscaping.
Restorationwillbetoaconditionandappearanceasnearaspracticabletothatexistingpriorto construction,exceptthatplantmaterialsmaybereplacedwithcommerciallyavailableplantmaterials acceptabletothepropertyowner.

Therightsoftheundersignedpropertyownertomakeclaimsand/orbringactionsfor damagefromthe
saidentryorworkwithrespecttothesubjectpropertyarenotwaivedbyexecutionofthisagreement. However,itisexpresslyunderstoodandagreedthattheCityofBerkeleyisnotliableorresponsibleforany damagedpropertyorappurtenancesfromanycausenotresultingfromperformanceof thesanitarysewer
workbytheCity,itsagents,employees,contractorsandassigns. 
ThisagreementwillbeinfullforceandeffectforfourmonthsfollowingtheissuanceoftheNoticeto Proceed.


Approvedby:


________________________________  ________________________________ CityEngineer  PropertyOw
ner(printname)

________________________________  ________________________________ Date  SignatureandDate



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CITY OF BERKELEY

CITY OF BERKELEY PEDESTRIAN, BYCYCLE, AND BUS FACILITY

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Supplemental Design Guidelines: Accommodating pedestrians, bicyclists, and bus facilities in construction zones
Every reasonable effort should be made to avoid and minimize construction impacts on pedestrian, bicycle, and bus facilities in Berkeley.

This document provides engineering and design guidance on temporary traffic control measures used to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and bus facilities through construction zones in Berkeley. The guidance supplements the guidance in Part 6 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)1, which specifies that bicyclists and pedestrians must be safely accommodated through construction zones, and the City of Berkeley’s “TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN PREPARATION GUIDELINES” This supplemental guidance specifies when and where pedestrian, bicycle, and bus facilities may be relocated, detoured, modified, and closed in Berkeley. This guidance applies to all sidewalks and all roads on which bicyclists are legally allowed to travel, including designated bikeways. The guidance applies to any entity ("construction sponsor") performing construction work in the public right-of-way, including utility companies, private land use development, and the City of Berkeley.

Any construction sponsor submitting for any permit2 for work in the public right-of-way to the City of Berkeley that will result in the blockage of a sidewalk, bicycle lane, vehicle travel lane, bus stop, or other public bicycle or pedestrian path must submit a Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TCP) to Public Works Traffic Engineering for review and approval. The guidance in this document is intended to direct the development of the construction sponsor's TCP.

The two major types of temporary traffic control (TTC) for pedestrians are adjacent sidewalk diversions and sidewalk detours (see Figure 1). To determine which temporary facility is appropriate, refer to Table 1.

Pedestrian Accommodation
All temporary pedestrian facilities and alternate paths must be ADA-compliant, and all pedestrian-related signage shall be as permanent as the other TTC signage. Any diversions, detours, or full closures must be approved as part of a Traffic Control Plan. Refer to the CalTrans Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes Handbook3, for guidelines on these standards.
● Sidewalk Diversion - A temporary, protected pedestrian route shall be provided adjacent to the sidewalk in a parking lane (if present), travel lane, or bicycle lane. It shall be protected from moving traffic by an approved barricade device that is detectable by people with visual disabilities. If the pedestrian diversion takes up a bike lane, bike accommodation must be maintained (see Bicyclist Accommodation below). All sidewalk diversion routes must keep and maintain minimum 5 feet clear width, but shall provide up to 6’ where feasible for pedestrian access. ○ The preferred treatment for long-term pedestrian diversions in construction zones in downtown Berkeley and other areas with significant pedestrian activity is a covered pedestrian walkway. Covered walkways shall conform with Berkeley’s Pedestrian Access During Construction Projects (see attachment), the CalTrans Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes Handbook, ADA accessibility standards, and OSHA structural specifications for

1 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 2009 Edition Part 6: https://dot.ca.gov/- /media/dot-media/programs/safety-programs/documents/ca-mutcd/rev6/camutcd2014-part6-rev6.pdf 2 Permits include but are not limited to Concrete Permits for Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter and Driveway Approaches, Utility Excavation Permits, Miscellaneous Permits to Obstruct, Excavate and/or Construct in the right of way, Street and Sidewalk Use Permits, etc. 3 CalTrans Safety / Traffic Webpage: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/safety-traffic

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scaffolding4. Design of the walkway should ensure limited obstruction between the top of railing and walkway cover to allow passive surveillance into and from the walkway, and should have a maximum exit access travel distance of 100 feet. Construction sponsors are responsible for maintaining adequate lighting within the covered walkway at all times and for removal of graffiti and cleaning of debris.
○ Construction sponsors may alternatively propose uncovered diversions using longitudinal channelizing devices, such as concrete k-rails, if permitted under the requirements listed by Berkeley’s Pedestrian Access During Construction Projects. Channelizing devices used to separate a pedestrian diversion from moving traffic must fully protect pedestrians from motor vehicle impacts. Bases of temporary cyclone fences shall not extend over any adjacent traffic, bicycle lane, or pedestrian path of travel. ● Pedestrian diversions shall always be clearly identified, wheelchair usable, shielded from motor vehicle traffic, and free of pedestrian hazards such as holes, debris, gravel, mud, etc. ● Sidewalk detours are not acceptable in downtown Berkeley, nor in areas where significant pedestrian activity occurs, such as near BART stations, near the University of California, Berkeley campus and in neighborhood commercial areas and are up to the discretion of the City’s Traffic Engineer, or their designee. All detours should ensure accessible conditions.

Sponsor may be required to make appropriate repairs to the detour route. Signage shall be provided at closest intersections to alert pedestrians of the sidewalk closure and direct them to the detour.

Advance notification to pedestrians of any sidewalk detours or diversions shall be provided at the nearest crosswalk that meets minimum safety requirements on either side of the detour or diversion. ○ In areas where long-term sidewalk detours are not acceptable, sidewalk detours may be approved for limited duration when full closure of a sidewalk is required for intermittent and unavoidable construction activity. Refer to Table 1 for the maximum acceptable duration and conditions per project location.
● In areas where sidewalk diversions or detours impact access to AC Transit, Berkeley Lab, or Bear Transit bus and shuttle stops the Contractor must receive written confirmation from affected parties regarding stop relocations. See “Bus Stop Relocation or Closure” subsection below.

4 OSHA Standard 1910-28: Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection:
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.28

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Table 1: Reasonable Accommodation for Pedestrians
Treatment* Construction Project Location
Downtown & within 0.25
miles of a BART station or
UC Berkeley campus
Neighborhood commercial
areas and major transit
corridors
All other areas
Sidewalk diversion
(temporary ADA walkway
provided)*
Acceptable† Acceptable† Acceptable†
Sidewalk detour (no
walkway provided)*
Prohibited Prohibited Acceptable†
Maximum duration of
temporary sidewalk detour
4 hours
Flagger required throughout
duration of closure.
24 hours
Flagger required throughout
duration of closure.

One week
Flagger required during peak
traffic hours only.
* “Sidewalk diversion” and “Sidewalk detour” are defined in Figure 1. † Acceptable only if TCP is deemed sufficient and approved by the City’s Traffic Engineer, or their designee.

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Figure 1: Sidewalk Detour and Sidewalk Diversion5

5 Caltrans Pedestrian Temporary Access Routes Handbook (2020): https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot- media/programs/construction/documents/policies-procedures-publications/temp-ped-access-routes- handbook-2020-a11y.pdf

SIDEWALK
DETOUR

SIDEWALK

DIVERSION

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Bicyclist Accommodation
As with pedestrian facilities, bike lane closures should be avoided. Existing bike lanes must remain clear (minimum 5’) unless the bike lane closure is specifically approved as part of a Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and a reasonable accommodation for an alternate bicycle path of travel is implemented, defined and prioritized below:

1. Closing a parking lane and keeping the adjacent bicycle lane open;

2. Shifting the bicycle lane to a location on the same roadway to bypass the work zone or obstruction, and if necessary, shifting and narrowing the adjacent motor vehicle traffic lanes; provided the adjacent motor vehicle travel lanes shall be maintained at no less than ten feet (10 ft.) wide;

3. Closing the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane to provide space for a bicycle lane, provided that a minimum of one (1) motor vehicle travel lane shall remain in the same direction of travel;

4. Merging the bicycle lane and the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane into a shared travel lane adjacent to the work zone or other obstruction, installing shared travel lane markings (sharrows) in the shared travel lane and installing signage directing bicyclists to merge into the shared travel lane; provided the shared travel lane shall be maintained at no less than fourteen feet (14 ft.) wide; and

5. As a last resort, detouring bicyclists onto an adjacent roadway, in which case the detour route shall be adequately signed and replicate, as closely as practicable, the level of safety found on the bicycle route being blocked.

Note: if a bike lane closure is needed, the alternate path of travel must be implemented at the same level of protection as the existing facility. For example, if an existing protected bike lane must be closed, then a temporary protected bike lane shall be provided.

Any TCP that identifies bike lane closures, detours, or other bike facility changes is subject to approval and shall address the following guidance:

1. Active bike lanes must remain clear (5’ minimum). Signage, channelizing devices, barriers, and other equipment shall not be placed in active bike lanes or in locations that would block bicyclists’ path of travel.

2. Bike lanes shall not be closed for construction activities unless the closure is documented and approved in a TCP.

3. TCPs shall indicate the length and duration of all bike lane closures.

4. Where bike lanes must be closed, advance notification and tapers shall be provided with sufficient length to allow bicyclists to merge into the adjoining travel lane in advance of the bike lane closure.

5. TCPs that include bike lane closures shall post construction zone speed limits of 25 mph or less.

6. All bicycle-related signage shall be as permanent as the other TTC signage in the construction zone.

7. If the TCP includes roadway striping, temporary bike lanes and/or sharrows shall be installed.

8. The City’s Traffic Engineer, or their designee, shall review TCPs that include bikeway detours or bike lane closures of longer than one week.

Refer to temporary traffic control details for Multi-lane Roadway with Travel Lane Closure, Temporary Bike Lane, and Parking Lane Closure and Single-lane Roadway with Bike Lane Closure and Parking Lane Closure (attachments).

C i t y o f B e r k e l e y : P e d e s t r i a n , B i c y c l e , a n d B u s F a c i l i t y A c c o m m o d a t i o n i n C o n s t r u c t i o n Z o n e s P a g e | 6

Bus Stop Relocation or Closure
Temporary relocation of a bus or shuttle stop for construction activity requires written approval from AC Transit, Berkeley Lab, and/or Bear Transit, submitted at the time of a TCP submission. Temporary bus stops must also be approved by Public Works Traffic Engineering and must be noted on the TCP. Any parking obstruction, sidewalk obstruction, travel lane obstruction, or other accommodation required for the temporary bus stop shall be proposed through an Engineering Permit application at the sponsors’ expense.

Lane Closures
On multi-lane roadways, traffic lanes may be converted to a bike lane or pedestrian diversion, as specified in an approved TCP. Below is a set of guidance related to lane closures:
● As a general rule, no more than one lane fewer than the total lanes per direction may be closed. For example, a four-lane roadway with two lanes in each direction shall provide a minimum of one lane in each direction.
● Different guidance applies to lane closures on multi-lane one-way streets in downtown Berkeley. So long as a minimum of one travel lane remains open, the closure of two or more travel lanes may be approved upon request.
● The minimum width of a temporarily narrowed traffic lane is 10’ (12’ for streets serving AC Transit bus routes), clear of any obstructions, including traffic cones or delineators. Fire Department may have additional clear width requirements for emergency vehicle access. ● Existing left turn lanes shall be maintained. Left turn lanes should not be used for temporary through travel lanes.
● Completely closing any direction of traffic is generally not allowed. This includes any plan which allows one lane to be used for two directions of traffic (“Two-Way Flag Control”). An approved TCP is required to use “Two-Way Flag Control.”
● When any movement is reduced to a single lane that includes left and through movements at an intersection, the TCP may need to prohibit the left turn movement to facilitate efficient traffic flow.

The TCP should include a recommended detour of the left turn.

Developing a Traffic Control Plan
Reflecting the above guidance in addition to the “Traffic Control Plan Preparation Guidelines”, Traffic Control Plans shall be prepared by a certified traffic engineer. The proposed design and placement of the temporary traffic control signs, devices, and roadway markings shall be in compliance with the most recent edition of the CA MUTCD.

Subject to the conditions in Table 1, periodic full closures of streets and sidewalks may be approved. Note:
the safe and reasonable flow of pedestrian and bicycle traffic is to be maintained in preference to construction activities and the flow of construction vehicles. If periodic full closures are necessary and anticipated, the construction sponsor shall indicate the following within the TCP, subject to approval:

1. The proposed location of flaggers or spotters to be posted at each end of the closed pedestrian or cycle route for the entire duration of time the intermittent closure is in place; and

2. The times of day when intermittent closure may occur; and

3. Acknowledgement that advance notice to Public Works Traffic Engineering, Berkeley Police Department, and emergency services is required for each full closure, subject to fine and/or revocation of the Engineering Permit.

C i t y o f B e r k e l e y : P e d e s t r i a n , B i c y c l e , a n d B u s F a c i l i t y A c c o m m o d a t i o n i n C o n s t r u c t i o n Z o n e s P a g e | 7

Display of Permitted Temporary Traffic Control Plan
After an obstruction permit and TCP is approved and before commencing any activities that result in the blockage of a pedestrian or bicycle facility, construction sponsors must display a copy of the Engineering Permit at a prominent, publicly accessible location near the construction site entrance. Additionally, the following information must be simultaneously displayed:

1. The range of dates during which the permit is valid;

2. The name and contact information of the party requesting the permit;

3. A clear description of the approved temporary traffic control plan

4. A Berkeley Public Works Traffic Engineering phone number and email address to direct questions, comments, and concerns regarding the blockage.

Planning Appropriately for Temporary Traffic Control Plan Review Every reasonable effort should be made to avoid and minimize construction impacts on pedestrian, bicycle, and bus facilities in Berkeley. As such, construction sponsors for land use development projects may elect to propose and receive feedback on preliminary plans for temporary traffic control within a land use development planning application. At minimum, construction sponsors should submit TCP proposals 60 days before desired construction start date.

Attachments
● Figure 1: Sidewalk Detour and Sidewalk Diversion
● Pedestrian Access During Construction Projects
● Detail TTC-1: Multi-lane Roadway with Travel Lane Closure, Temporary Bike Lane, and Parking Lane Closure
● Detail TTC-2: Single-lane Roadway with Bike Lane Closure and Parking Lane Closure ● Signs: Temporary Traffic Control Sign Details for Bikeway Detours and Long-Term Bike Lane Closures

Figure 1: Sidewalk Detour and Sidewalk Diversion6

6 Caltrans Pedestrian Temporary Access Routes Handbook (2022): https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot- media/programs/construction/documents/policies-procedures-publications/temp-ped-access-routes- handbook-2020-a11y.pdf

SIDEWALK
DETOUR

SIDEWALK

DIVERSION

Public Works
Engineering
Permit Service Center
1947 Center St. 3rd floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-981-7500 TTY 6903
[email protected]
Last Revised 09/30/19
Form #315
The purpose of
these standards for
construction in the
public right-of-way is
to ensure pedestrian
safety and access.

Standards apply to
City of Berkeley crews,
Contractors with the
City, and all others
working in the right-of-
way.

Each project is unique
and requires thorough
review to ensure
complete, safe, usable,
and accessible paths of
travel.

Please note: City of
Berkeley Engineers may
stop work when any
hazardous conditions
are present.

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DURING

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR The Contractor or permittee shall maintain an accessible corridor that provides at least one safe path of travel for all pedestrians at all times for the duration of the project.

Pedestrian corridor shall be a nominal width of 6’ whenever feasible, and shall conform to ADAAG guidelines. It shall not be less than 48” wide at single point of contact or obstruction.

Accessible pedestrian corridor shall connect with facilities within the project area.

Equipment, debris, construction materials or vehicles shall not obstruct the corridor.

No parked vehicles can obstruct blue curb parking spaces unless permitted.

Temporary closure of designated pedestrian routes and crossings shall be allowed only when flaggers are present and safely directing pedestrians around hazards.

TEMPORARY RAMPS CONFORMING TO ACCESSIBLITY STANDARDS
The Contractor or permittee shall install and maintain temporary concrete, asphalt or wood ramps to provide a safe path of travel for mobility-impaired pedestrians at all locations where ramps have been temporarily removed OR needed to route pedestrians.

Temporary ramps shall be constructed so installation and removal will not damage existing pavement, curb and/or gutter.

Ramps shall have a minimum 4’ wide walking surface and a maximum slope of 8%.

Ramps shall snugly meet existing surfaces without gaps for drainage as required.

Schedule 40 PVC pipe minimum 2” diameter shall be installed through ramp.

Transitions between ramps and the street surface shall be smooth such that no lip exists at the base of the ramp.

Sides of a ramp shall be protected where there is any drop-off.

CONSTRUCTION OF SIGNPOSTS, BARRICADES AND FENCING
Barricades that are impenetrable shall be used to separate pedestrians from hazards on all sides of excavations that may be exposed to pedestrians. Use materials and methods suitable to site conditions. Signs and fencing material shall not protrude into the clear pathway.

A-frames used for defining path of travel (not barricading trenches) shall be placed end-to-end without spacing, shall be connected and maintained to ensure stability to help a person who is blind negotiate a safe path while using a cane.

Caution Tape shall NOT be used by itself to delineate the path of travel or create a barricade.

Fencing material requires a minimum 3” height, solid, uninterrupted toe-board.

Signposts, scaffolding and fencing supports shall be placed entirely outside the pedestrian path of travel, minimum 4’ wide and 80” high without obstruction.

Construction barriers shall be maintained in a sound, neat and clean condition.

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFE PATH OF TRAVEL
If a portion of the pedestrian way is rerouted due to construction, the path of travel shall be clearly defined.

Traffic Engineer shall review any pedestrian access limitations and notification requirements for pedestrians with mobility or vision impairments.

Paths of travel that DO NOT continue to the next corner or to a safe crosswalk shall be closed to pedestrian traffic. Signs a minimum of 36” x 36” must be posted stating the sidewalk is closed and detour pedestrians to accessible sidewalk.

Pedestrian access corridors shall be clearly delineated with cones or barricades, as approved by the Engineer.

If a crosswalk is closed, curb ramps leading into that crosswalk must be barricaded in such a manner that walkways that are not closed remain accessible to use.

Caution Tape shall NOT be used by itself to delineate the path of travel or create a barricade.

SURFACING OF PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS
During construction, tripping hazards and barriers for people with mobility impairments must be removed to maintain an accessible pedestrian corridor.

Any change of level, which exceeds 1/4” height, must be beveled at 45º.

Closed trenches, temporary paving surfaces, walking surfaces, steel plates; etc. shall have a smoothly finished, firm walking surface made even w/surrounding walkways.

Aisle or loading area adjacent to a parking space is part of the pedestrian corridor.

RESTORATION OF PEDESTRIAN ROUTES
After construction, the site shall be returned to its former condition, or new condition as required.

Temporary ramps shall be removed as soon as construction and approval of permanent ramp is completed.

After work is completed, surface of the pedestrian path shall be restored free from all ridges, gaps, bumps and rough edges.

Construction that affects existing curb ramp shall include replacement or repair of the curb ramp to meet current City standards.

TABLE 3306.1 PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
Height of
Construction Distance from Construction to Lot Line Type of Protection Required 8 feet or less
Less than 5 feet Construction Railings (see Figure C)
5 feet or more None
More than 8 feet
Less than 5 feet (see Figure A) Barrier and covered walkway 5 feet or more, but not more than ¼ the height of construction Barrier and covered walkway 5 feet or more, but between ¼ and ½ the height of construction Barrier (see Figure B) 5 feet or more, but exceeding ½ the height of construction None

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Figure A
Construction height greater than 8’
Type C
Less than 5 feet
Type B
5 feet or more, but between ¼ and ½ the height of construction 6’-0”
6’-6”
8’-0”
canopy
mandatory
handrail
solid
fence
solid
sheathing
(design live
load 150 psf
minimum)
less than
6’-0”
5’-0”
8’-0”or less
3’-6”
curb
sidewalk
roadway
structure handrail
5’or more 5’-0”
8’-0”
10’-0”
curb
sidewalk
roadway
structure
solid
fence

3306.2 WALKWAYS
A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the applicable governing authority authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to accomodate the pedestrian traffic, but in no case shall they be less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking surface. Walkways shall be accessible in accordance with Chapter 11 and shall be designed to support all imposed loads and in no case shall the design live load be less than 150 pounds per square foot (psf) (7.2 kN/m 2).
3306.3 DIRECTIONAL BARRICADES
Pedestrian traffic shall be protected by a directional barricade where the walkway extends into the street.

The directional barricade shall be of sufficient size and construction to direct vehicular traffic away from the pedestrian path.
3306.4 CONSTRUCTION RAILINGS
Construction railings shall be not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) in height and shall be sufficient to direct pedestrians around construction areas.
3306.5 BARRIERS
Barriers shall be not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) in height and shall be placed on the side of the walkway nearest the construction. Barriers shall extend the entire length of the construction site. Openings in such barriers shall be protected by doors that are normally kept closed. 3306.6 BARRIER DESIGN
Barriers shall be designed to resist loads required in Chapter 16 unless constructed as follows:

Barriers shall be provided with 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) top and bottom plates.

The barrier material shall be boards not less than 3/4-inch (19.1 mm) thick or wood structural panels not less than 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) thick.

Wood structural use panels shall be bonded with an adhesive identical to that for exterior wood structural use panels.

Wood structural use panels 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or 5/16-inch (23.8 mm) in thickness shall have studs spaced not more than 2 feet (610 mm) on center.

Wood structural use panels 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) or 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in thickness shall have studs spaced not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center provided a 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) stiffener is placed horizontally at mid-height where the stud spacing is greater than 2 feet (610 mm) on center.

Wood structural use panels 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) or thicker shall not span over 8 feet (2438 mm).

Check One: Contractor Owner Owner’s Agent
Name Signature Date

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

SIDEWALK CLOSED

CROSS HERE

SIDEWALK CLOSED

CROSS HERE

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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Sign blades/assemblies based on those in the MUTCD (sign numbers indicated, e[cept Zhere noted
, modiÀed for trafÀc control use $ll signs shall have a blacN legend and border on an orange bacNground and use )+:$ Series C t\peface Assemblies for Long-Term
Bike Lane Closures
24” 24”
18”
6”
18”
12”
R81/Custom Supplemental “CLOSED AHEAD” Plaque
‡ ” letter height, all C$3S
R81/Custom Supplemental “CLOSED” Plaque
‡ ” letter height, all C$3S

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, modiÀed for trafÀc control use $ll signs shall have a blacN legend and border on an orange bacNground and use )+:$ Series C t\peface Assemblies for Streets
Without Bike Lanes
R4-11 (BIKES MAY USE FULL LANE)
‡ Use
roads Zith tZo or more lanes per direction
‡ 4” letter height, all C$3S
W11-1 (bike warning) / W16-1 (SHARE THE ROAD) assembly
‡ Use
roads Zith one lane per direction
‡ :161
” letter height, all C$3S

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Bikeway Detours *

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‡ 0” Zide
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Appendix 6-A Contact Information for Neighboring Agencies

Agency Name Phone Number Email Address
City of Albany

Mark Hurley
8am to 4:30 510-559-7255 [email protected]
Police Department
Non-Business Hours 510-525-7300
East Bay
Regional Parks
District
Park Supervisor-
Tilden Park
510-544-2711 [email protected]
Matt Norton,
Sanitation Superviso
r
510-690-6680 [email protected]
Eric Bowman,
Maintenance
Superintendent
510-690-6641 [email protected]
Kelly Barrington, Chief
of Maintenance
510-544-2561 [email protected]
Police Dispatch (510) 881-1833
City of El
Cerrito Stege Call Center 510-524-4667 [email protected] City of
Emeryville
Call Center M-F
9:00 to 5:00PM

After-Hours
510-596-4330

510-596-3700
[email protected]
Kensington Stege Call Center 510-524-4667 [email protected] Lawrence
Berkeley
National Lab
Ron Pauer Office 510-486-7614
Cell 510-289-9324

Ned Borglin Cell 510-486-4332
Dean Sedlachek –
Environmental Health
and Safety
510-486-4216
Cell 510-289-7569
Stege Sanitary
District
Stege Call Center 510-524-4667 [email protected]
Dennis Wright
(Superintendent) [email protected]
City of Oakland
Public Works Call
Cente
r 510-615-5566 [email protected]
Tyree Jackson [email protected]
University of
California
Greg Haet
Environmental
Protection
Office 510-642-4848
Cell 510-812-1541
Bernadette Santos
Environmental
Specialist, Office of
Environment, Health &
Safety
Office 510-642-6568
Cell 510-385-4757 [email protected]

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Agency Name Phone Number Email Address
Office of Environment,
Health & Safety 510-642-3073
UC Police Department 510-642-3333

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Appendix 6-B Sewer Field Crew Report

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Appendix 6-C Methods for Estimating Spill Volume
A variety of approaches exist for estimating the volume of a sanitary sewer spill. This appendix documents the three methods that are most often employed. The person preparing the estimate should use the method most appropriate to the sewer overflow in question and use the best information available.

Method 1 Eyeball Estimate
The volume of small spills can be estimated using an “eyeball estimate”. To use this method imagine the amount of water that would spill from a bucket or a barrel. A bucket contains 5 gallons and a barrel contains 50 gallons. If the spill is larger than 50 ga llons, try to break the standing water into barrels and then multiply by 50 gallons. This method is useful for contained spills up to approximately 200 gallons.

Method 2 Measured Volume
The volume of most small spills that have been contained can be estimated using this method. The shape, dimensions, and the depth of the contained wastewater are needed. The shape and dimensions are used to calculate the area of the spills and the depth is used to calculate the volume.

Common Shapes and Dimensions

Step 1 Sketch the shape of the contained sewage (see figure above).

Step 2 Measure or pace off the dimensions.

Step 3 Measure the depth at several locations and select an average.

Step 4 Convert the dimensions, including depth, to feet.

Step 5 Calculate the area in square feet using the following formulas:

Rectangle: Area = length (feet) x width (feet)
Circle: Area = diameter (feet) x diameter (feet) x 0.79 Triangle: Area = base (feet) x height (feet) x 0.5
Step 6 Multiply the area (square feet) times the de pth (in feet) to obtain the volume in cubic feet.

Step 7 Multiply the volume in cubic feet by 7.5 to convert it to gallons

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Method 3 Duration and Flowrate
Calculating the volume of larger spills, where it is difficult or impossible to measure the area and depth, requires a different approach. In this method, separate estimates are made of the duration of the spill and the flowrate. The methods of estimating duration and flowrate are:

Duration: The duration is the elapsed time from the time the spill started to the time that the flow was restored.

Start time: The start time is sometimes difficult to establish. Here are some approaches:

Local residents can be used to establish start time. Inquire as to their observations. Spills that occur in rights-of-way are usually observed and reported promptly. Spills that occur out of the public view can go on longer. Sometimes observations like odors or sounds (e.g. water running in a normally dry creek bed) can be used to estimate the start time.

Changes in flow on a downstream flowmeter can be used to establish the start time. Typically the daily flow peaks are “cut off” or flattened by the loss of flow. This can be identified by comparing hourly flow data during the spill event with flow data from prior days.

Conditions at the spill site change over time. Initially there will be limited deposits of toilet paper and other sewage solids. After a few days to a week, the sewage solids form a light-colored residue. After a few weeks to a month, the sewa ge solids turn dark. The quantity of toilet paper and other materials of sewage origin increase over time. These observations can be used to estimate the start time in the absence of other information. Taking photographs to document the observations can be helpful if questions arise later in the process.

It is important to remember that spills may not be continuous. Blockages are not usually complete (some flow continues). In this case the sp ill would occur during the peak flow periods (typically 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 each day). Spills that occur due to peak flows in excess of capacity will occur only during, and for a short period after, heavy rainfall.

End time: The end time is usually much easier to es tablish. Field crews on-site observe the “blow down” that occurs when the blockage has been removed. The “blow down” can also be observed in downstream flowmeters.

Flow Rate: The flowrate is the average flow that left the sewer system during the time of the spill.

There are three common ways to estimate the flowrate:

The San Diego Manhole Flowrate Chart: This chart, shown in Figure 6-F-1, shows sewage flowing from manhole covers at a variety of flowrates. The observations of the field crew can be used to select the appropriate flowrate from the chart. If possible, photographs are useful in documenting basis for the flowrate estimate.

Flowmeter: Changes in flows in downstream flowmeters can be used to estimate the flowrate during the spill.

Counting Connections: Once the location of the spill is known, the number of upstream connections can be determined from the sewer maps. Multiply the number of connections by 200 to 250 gallons per day per connection or 8 to 10 gallons per hour per connection.

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For example: 22 upstream connections x 9 gallons per hour per connection = 198 gallons per hour / 60 minutes per hour
= 3.3 gallons per minute
Spill Volume: Once duration and flowrate have been estimated, the volume of the spill is the product of the duration in hours or days and the flowrate in gallons per hour or gallons per day.

For example:

Spill start time = 11:00
Spill end time = 14:00
Spill duration = 3 hours

3.3 gallons per minute x 3 hours x 60 minutes per hour
= 594 gallons

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Figure 6-D-1: Manhole Overflow Flowrate Guide

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Appendix 6-D Sample Warning Sign

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Appendix 7-A EBMUD Regional FOG Program

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Appendix 7-B Example FOG Control Program Quarterly
Summary Report

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Appendix 7-C City of Berkeley FOG Brochure

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Appendix 7-D EBMUD Approved Grease Haulers

Name Contact
Phone
Number Email City
A-1 Septic Tank
Service Jack or Sarah
Shane
510-886-
4455
[email protected] Hayward
Able Septic Glen Gilbert
408-398-
4990 [email protected] San Jose
Burr Plumbing &
Pumping Inc.

Eric Burr,
President
408-287-
2877 [email protected] San Jose
Clean World Grease
Trap Service Bairon Cruz
510-517-
4104
[email protected]
om Richmond
Golden Valley
Pumping
Jose Luis
Trinidad
559-598-
2855
goldenvalleypumpingco@gmail
.com Kerman
Grease Lightning 2
Jack Gonzales,
President
408-592-
4020 [email protected] Modesto
Grease Trap Clnrs &
Oil Collectors
Hugo E.

Arteaga
209-855-
1276 [email protected] Tracy
Green Drive Biodiesel
LLC
Behruz
Bonshahi,
Owner
209-808-
1641
[email protected]
m Tracy
Liquid Environmental
Solutions Kevin Newman
510-266-
5719
[email protected]
m Hayward
Grease Trap Cleaners
Gabriel
Martelino,
Owner
510-375-
2622 [email protected] Hayward
MBR Plumbing LLC
dba Flowing Water
Markelle
Rodriguez
925-270-
3195 [email protected] Concord
Magic Plumbing
Paul Rowe,
President
415-559-
6256 [email protected]
San
Francisco
Roto Rooter Services
Co - Livermore
Aaron Sanchez,
Driver
510-871-
1660 [email protected] Livermore
West Coast Trap
Recycling
Raul Alfonso
Rivas Gonzalez,
Owner
510-586-
9793 [email protected] San Pablo

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Appendix 7-E Grease SSO and Blockage Reporting Form

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Appendix 8-A Design Flow, Hydraulic, and Capacity Criteria Excerpted from Sewer System Hydraulic Modeling and Capacity Assessment Report (October 2012)

Design Flow Criteria
The model calibration determined dry and wet weather flow parameters that represent existing flow conditions. These parameters were reviewed to determine their applicability for use in identifying future capacity deficiencies and for sizing future sewers. Based on this review, the following design criteria were adopted for use in the capacity analysis:
 Flow from future growth was added to the calibrated existing flows. This assumes that there will be no significant reductions (e.g., from water conservation) or increases (e.g., from more intense water use) in existing usage rates in the future.
 Flow for future residential development was added at a rate of 280 gpd per single family house and 200 gpd per multi-family dwelling unit. These rates are somewhat conservative based on existing usage rates, but are consistent with the City’s sewer design criteria.  Flow for future non-residential development was added at a rate of 0.15 gpd per developed square foot. Future hotel rooms were added at a rate of 150 gpd per room.  The same calibrated wet weather flow rates were applied to generate flows throughout the system under both existing and future conditions. This assumes that any parcels that are currently vacant but developed in the future will contribute similar rates of RDI/I as surrounding developed parcels. This also assumes that there will be no significant reductions (e.g., from rehabilitation or replacement of older sewers), or increases (e.g., from sewer deterioration) in I/I in the future.

Note that the assumption of no change in I/I is made for purposes of identify potential capacity deficiencies. However, it is recognized that the City intends to continue its ongoing program of rehabilitating and replacing older sewers throughout the system. Therefore, it is expected that I/I will continue to be reduced. The impact of I/I reduction on required capacity improvement projects is discussed in Chapter 7.
 A design rainfall event must be applied in the model to the calibrated wet weather parameters to determine design peak wet weather flows. The design storm for this study was based on the EBMUD I/I Study design storm developed in the 1980s for the Sewer System Evaluation Survey.

This storm is a 7-hour storm based on an actual historical event, with a 5-year return period over durations of 1 to 5 hours.
 The timing of the design storm also affects the resulting peak wastewater flows. If the design storm is timed to cause peak RDI/I at the same time as peak base wastewater flow (“peak-on- peak”), the total peak wet weather flow will be higher than if the design storm occurs during the minimum base wastewater flow. Timing the storm to produce peak-on-peak results is generally thought to create a return period in the peak wastewater flow that is greater than the return period of the design rainfall event itself (a 5-year storm event occurring at the same time as peak base wastewater flow would occur less often than a 5-year storm occurring at any other time during the day). The design storm for this capacity analysis was timed to produce approximately a peak-on- peak response in most areas of the City.

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 Since rainfall intensities vary across the City, the design storm must also vary in order to provide a consistent 5-year return period in various areas of the City. The original EBMUD I/I Study used multipliers based on mean annual precipitation areas to effectively create a larger design storm in areas with higher mean annual precipitation (but with a 5-year return period for the area). The same approach was used for this study, but the mean annual precipitation areas and values were updated based on a more recent Alameda County Hydrology Manual (2003).

The figure below shows the base EBMUD I/I Study design storm used for this study. This storm has total rainfall of 1.57 inches, with peak hour rainfall of 0.64 inches (as measured at the Oakland Airport). By using multipliers for the various mean annual precipitation, this storm gradually varies across the City and its service area (including the Oakland hills area that drains to the City’s sewer system) to reach a maximum total rainfall of 2.2 inches, with peak hour rainfall of 0.9 inches.

East Bay I/I Study 5-Year Design Storm
Hydraulic Criteria
The capacity of existing sewers was evaluated based on the pipe parameters in the model (diameter, slope, and roughness factor). A Manning’s ‘n’ value of 0.013 was generally used for all sewers except for high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe installed over the past years. For these pipes, an ‘n’ value of 0.011 was used, based on pipe manufacturer’s specifications. For HDPE pipe, capacity calculations were based on the pipe inside diameter.

Capacity Analysis Criteria
Capacity deficiencies requiring relief were identified based on model-predicted surcharge conditions.

Specifically, capacity restrictions causing surcharging to within 5 feet of the manhole rim during design storm peak wet weather flow (PWWF) were identified as needing potential capacity relief. Under peak

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dry weather flow (PDWF) conditions, however, no surcharging would be allowed. Note that surcharging does not necessarily indicate a capacity restriction at that particular location, as flows can back up due to a capacity deficient area and cause surcharging due to backwater.

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Appendix 8-B Status of Capacity Improvement Projects (May 2025)

8 to 45 7,562 $8.1M
4 to 22 7,976 $4.0M
4 to 36 10,042 $4.2M
6 to 30 13,395 $5.3M
4 to 42
9,220 $7.0M In  planning (FY27)
Sewer CIP REHAB YEAR 2026 ‐ Project #3
9th, Grayson, and
University In planning (FY26)
Sewer CIP REHAB YEAR 2027 ‐ Project #1
Sewer CIP REHAB YEAR 2027 ‐ Project #2
Hopkins, Shattuck,
Virginia,   In planning (FY27)
Marin, Yosemite,
and various
backlines  in the
Berkeley  hills
Sewer CIP REHAB YEAR 2026 ‐ Project #2
Adeline,  Benvenue,
Woolsey  In planning (FY26)
Project ID Project Location Exist. Pipe
Dia. (in.)
Project
Length(ft.)
Estimated
Capital Cost
Project Status
(May 2025)
Adeline  St, Shattuck Ave, et al.

Adeline,  Shattuck,
Oxford Construction

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Appendix 9-A SSMP Change Log

SSMP Element Description of Change or Update Authorized by Date

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Appendix 10-A 2025 SSMP Audit Report

SSMP Audit 2025

1 City of Berkeley Sewer System Management Plan
2025 SSMP Audit
The SSMP audit was conducted March 2025. Auditors: Francisco Alonso, Junior Public Works Engineer; John Hurtado, PW Maintenance Superintendent; Jesus Sandoval, Senior PW Supervisor; Element 1 – Goals Yes No
1 Are the goals stated in the SSMP still appropriate? X Element 1 recommendations
None.

Element 2 – Organization Yes No
1 Is the key staff contact information in Appendix 2-A current? X 2 Is the SSO responder telephone list current? X
3 Is the figure 2-2 of the SSMP entitled “C hain of Communications for Reporting SSOs” current?
X
4 Are the position descriptions and accurate portrayal of staff responsibilities? X 5 Is the chain of communication for reporti ng and responding to SSO’s accurate and up- to-date?
X
Element 2 recommendations
Update Appendix 2-A.

Element 3 – Legal Authority Yes No
Does the SSMP contain excerpts from the current City of Berkeley Municipal Code documenting the City’s legal authority to:
1 Prevent illicit discharges? X
2 Require proper design and construc tion of sewers and connections? X 3 Ensure access for maintenance, inspection, or repairs for portions of the lateral owned or maintained by the City?
X
4 Limit discharges of fats, oil and grease? X
5 Enforce any violation of its sewer ordinances? X
Element 3 recommendations
None.

Element 4 – Operations and Maintenance Yes No
1 Maintain up to date maps
of the sewer system
X
2 Describes routine and preventative maintenance programs X 3 Document completed preventative maintenan ce using system such as work orders X 4 Rehabilitation and replacement plan that identifies and prioritizes sanitary sewer system defects
X
5 Program of regular visual and CCTV inspections of manholes and pipes X 6 Short term and long-term CIP schedule and budge t X
7 Provide regular technical training for sanitary sewer system staff X

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2 8 Require contractors to provide training for their workers who work in the City sanitary sewer system facilities
X
9 Maintain Equipment inventory X
10 Maintain critical spare part inventory. X
11 Is the chain of communication for report ing and responding to SSO’s accurate and up- to-date?
X
Element 4 recommendations
None.

Element 5 – Design and Performance Provisions Yes No
Does the SSMP contain:
1 Design and construction standards for new sanitary sewer system facilities X 2 Design and construction standards for the re pair and rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer system facilities
X
3 Procedures for the inspection and acceptance of new sanitary sewer system facilities X 4 Procedures for the inspection and acceptance of repaired and rehabilitated sanitary sewer system facilities
X
Element 5 recommendations
None
Element 6 – OERP Yes No
1 Procedures for the notification of primary responders X 2 Procedures for the notification of regulatory agencies X 3 Program to ensure appropriate response to all SSO’s X 4 Proper reporting of All SSO’s X
5 Procedure to ensure City staff are aware of and follow OERP X 6 Procedure to ensure City staff are trained in the OERP procedure X 7 Procedure to ensure contractor personnel are aware of and follow OERP X 8 Procedure to ensure contractor personnel are trained in the OERP procedures X 9 Procedure to address emergency operations such as traffic and crowd control X 10 Program to prevent the discharge of sewage to surface waters X 11 Program to minimize or correct the impacts of any SSO’s that occu r X 12 Program of accelerated monitoring to de termine the impacts of any SSO’s that occur X 13 Water Quality Monitoring Program X
Element 6 recommendations
None
Element 7 – Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) Yes No
1 Public Outreach Program that promotes the proper disposal of FOG X 2 Plan for disposal of FOG generated within the City’s service area X 3 Legal Authority to prohibit FOG discharges X
4 Authority to inspect FSE’s and enforce FOG ordinance X 5 Demonstrate that the City has allocated adequate resources for FOG control X 6 Identification of Sanitary Sewer System f acilities that have FOG – related problems X 7 Program of preventative maintenance for sanitary sewer system facilities that have FOG- related problems
X
Element 7 recommendations

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3 None.

Element 8 – System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan Yes No 1 Does the City of Berkeley Sanitary Sewer Master Plan evaluate hydraulic deficiencies in the system, establish sufficient design criteria and recommend both short-term and long- term capacity enhancement and improvement projects?
X
2 Does the City’s capital improvement program (CIP) establish a schedule of approximate completion dates for both short-term and long-term improvements and is the schedule reviewed and updated to reflect current budgetary capabilities and activity accomplishment?
X
Element 8 recommendations
Provide update on current and future CIP projects

Element 9 – Monitoring, Measurement and Program Modifications Yes No Maintain relevant information to establish, evaluate, and prioritize SSMP activities 1 Monitor Implementation of the SSMP X
2 Measure, where appropriate, performance of the elements of the SSMP. X 3 Assess success of the preventative maintenance program X 4 Update SSMP program elements based upon monitoring or performance X 5 Identify and illustrate SSO trends X
Element 9 recommendations
None.

Element 10– SSMP Program Audits Yes No
1 Conduct period audits (every two years) to evaluate effectiveness of and compliance with the SSMP, identify deficiencies & steps to correct them.

X
2 Record the results of the audi t X
3 Record the changes made and/or corrective actions taken X Element 10 recommendations
The City conducted an audit that was not formally recorded Element 11 – Communication Program Yes No
1 Does the City effectively communicate with the public and other agencies about the development and implementation of the SSMP and continue to address any feedback? X
Element 11 recommendations
None.

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Record of Changes to the SSMP

Section E1 4.1 of the Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems (SWRCB Order No. WQ 2022-0103-WDQ) requires the City to maintain a record of changes to the SSMP for a minimum of five years, and the record of changes must be available for review by the State Water Resources Control Board during onsite inspection or through information request. The following is an excerpt of the new requirement:

The Enrollee shall maintain records documentin g the Enrollee ’s implementation of its Sewer System Management Plan, including documents supporting its Sewer System Management Plan audits, corrections, modifications, and updates to the Sewer System Management Plan. .

The City’s SSMP was last certified on May, 2019. The following table summarizes the changes to the SSMP since its last certification.

SSMP Element Description of Change or Update Authorized by Date All Removed references to RWQCB SSMP
requirements
Moved appendices to separate document
Andrew Clough Mar. 2014
Introduction Added additional description of WDR prohibitions and provisions; updated system overview and
historical perspective
Andrew Clough Mar. 2014
1 - Goal No changes Andrew Clough Mar. 2014
2 - Organization Updated organization chart and added additional description of positions responsible for SSMP
implementation
Updated chart showing chain of communications for
reporting SSOs
Updated key staff contact information
Andrew Clough Mar. 2014
3 - Legal Authority Updated table of legal authority BMC references Noted that City is planning to develop formal
agreements with tributary agencies
Andrew Clough Mar. 2014
4 - Operations and
Maintenance
Program
Updated description of sewer maintenance and
rehabilitation programs to reflect plans developed for
EPA Administrative and Stipulated Orders
Updated major equipment and critical replacement
parts lists
Removed table of staff resources (not required for
SSMP)
Replaced appendix on Standard Operating
Procedure for Sewer Cleaning with section
on Sanitary Sewer Maintenance from Pubic
Works
Utilities & Streets Division Field Manual
Phil Harrington Mar. 2014
5 – Design and
Performance
Updated appendix on Standards for Sanitary Sewers Kenneth Emeziem
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SSMP Element Description of Change or Update Authorized by Date Provisions
6 – Overflow
Emergency
Response Plan
Reorganized and updated this chapter to reflect 2013
changes to the SWRCB Monitoring and Reporting
Program requirements, including SSO categories;
notification, documentation, and reporting
requirements; and water quality sampling and
monitoring plan
Updated reporting forms used by City staff
Phil Harrington Mar. 2014
7 – FOG
Control
Program
Updated description of EBMUD Regional FOG
control program, including example FOG reporting
form and quarterly report
Updated list of approved grease haulers Added copy
of City’s FOG brochure
Phil Harrington Mar. 2014
8 – System
Evaluation and
Capacity
Assurance
Plan
Added summary of Sewer System Hydraulic
Modeling and Capacity Assessment study completed
in 2012, including discussion of design flow,
hydraulic, and capacity criteria
Added table listing potential capacity improvement
projects
Added discussion of I/I reduction efforts being
conducted by City
Kenneth
Emeziem
Mar. 2014
9 – Monitoring,
Measurement,
and Program
Modifications
Added table of performance metrics to be used to
monitor and measure SSMP performance
Added description of annual reporting required by
EPA and State
Added SSMP Change Log for documenting changes
to the SSMP
Phil Harrington Mar. 2014
10 – SSMP
Program
Audits
Included copy of 2013 SSMP Audit Phil Harrington Mar. 2014 11- Communication
Program
Added table describing strategies for communication
with the public on the SSMP
Added table describing plan for communication with
tributary or satellite agencies
Added copy of City’s Sanitary Sewer Program
webpage
Andrew Clough Mar. 2014
6 – Overflow
Emergency
Response Plan
Made corrections to Fig. 6-2, Fig. 6-3, and text on pg. 6-14 to show that Final Certification for Category 1
and 2 SSOs must be submitted within 15 calendar
days after SSO end date
Kem Loong May 2014
2 - Organization Corrected Table 2-1 (Public Works Director and Deputy PW Director were incorrectly identified as
LROs)
May 2014
6 – Overflow
Emergency
Response Plan
Added procedures for overflow emergency response
to ensure SSO is timely certified in CIWQS.

Jesus Sandoval Jan 2019
Introduction Detached the AMIP document from the SSMP. The AMIP will be a stand-alone document and updated as
deemed necessary.

Tiffany Pham May 2019
Introduction Updated to include the execution of the Consent Decree on September 2014
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SSMP Element Description of Change or Update Authorized by Date 2 - Organization Updated Figure 2-1: SSMP Organization Lines of Authority and Table 2 1: Narrative Explanation of
Responsibilities of SSMP Organization Positions.

Tiffany Pham May 2019
2 - Organization Updated Table 2-2: Positions Responsible for SSMP Implementation
Tiffany Pham May 2019
2 - Organization Updated Figure 2-2: Chain of Communication for Reporting SSOs to include customer service
telephone numbers.

Tiffany Pham May 2019
4 – Operations and
Maintenance
Program
Updated the frequency of the wet-well cleaning Jesus Sandoval May 2019 4 – Operations and
Maintenance
Program
Updated which trainings and certifications classes that are given to staff.

Jesus Sandoval May 2019
5 – Design and
Performance
Provisions.

Updated to include the Regional Standards for
Sanitary Sewer Installation, Rehabilitation and Repair
that was adopted on June 30, 2016 by EBMUD and
seven satellites.

Tiffany Pham May 2019
6 – Overflow
Emergency
Response Plan
Added the City’s customer service call number “311”
for reporting sewer problems. Added hours for Corp
Yard phone number.

Jesus Sandoval May 2019
6 – Overflow
Emergency
Response Plan
Updated the list of cleaning equipment Jesus Sandoval May 2019 9 – Monitoring,
Measurement, and
Program
Modifications
Updated to include the date for the second update of
the SSMP.

Tiffany Pham May 2019
10 – SSMP Program
Audits
Updated to include the last audit date of May 21, 2019 Tiffany Pham May 2019 11 – Communication
Program
Updated the contact people and information for public
communication
Tiffany Pham May 2019
Appendices Updated Appendix C to remove the AMIP. Tiffany Pham May 2019 1-Goal and
Introduction
Added audit schedule and update schedule. Daniel Akagi May 2025 3-Legal Authority Updated Table 3-1: EBMUD Wastewater Control Ordinance.

Daniel Akagi May 2025
5-Design and
Performance
Added language to explain the City’s standards
pertaining to the inspection and testing of the sewer
system.

Daniel Akagi May 2025
6-Spill Emergency
Response Plan
Changed section name and removed references to
overflow emergency response plan (OERP).

Daniel Akagi May 2025
6-Spill Emergency
Response Plan
Updated Table 6-1: Spill Category definitions. Daniel Akagi May 2025 6-Spill Emergency
Response Plan
Updated Table 6-2: Notification, Reporting, Monitoring
and Record Keeping Requirements.

Daniel Akagi May 2025
6-Spill Emergency
Response Plan
Updated Figure 6-2: External Notification and
Reporting Requirement Flow Chart.

Daniel Akagi May 2025
8-System Evaluation
and Capacity
Assurance Plan
Updated status of system evaluation and CIP projects Daniel Akagi May 2025

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SSMP Element Description of Change or Update Authorized by Date 11 – Communication
Program
Updated the contact people and information for public
communication
Daniel Akagi May 2025
11 – Communication
Program
Updated table 11-1: Strategies for communication with
Public on SSMP Development, Implementation, and
Performance.

Daniel Akagi May 2025
11 – Communication
Program
Updated Table 11-2: Plan for Communication with
Tributary and/or Satellite Agencies.

Daniel Akagi May 2025
Appendix A Added Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Daniel Akagi May 2025 Appendix 2-A Updated key staff contact information Daniel Akagi May 2025 Appendix 4-B Updated Hot Spot Sewer Cleaning list Daniel Akagi May 2025 Appendix 4-G Updated Critical Sewer Replacement Parts. Daniel Akagi May 2025 Appendix 5-B Added City of Berkeley Standard details and Detail Specifications.

Daniel Akagi May 2025
Appendix 8-B Updated the Status of Capacity Improvement Projects Daniel Akagi May 2025 Appendix 10-A Added 2025 SSMP Audit Daniel Akagi May 2025

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
July 29, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Terrance Davis, Director, Public Works
Subject: Project Implementation Staffing for Measure FF, the SAFE STREETS Initiative

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution to amend the FY 2026 budget to authorize the City Manager to add three permanent full-time employees, expending $932,630.73, to support the implementation of prioritized projects associated with Measure FF, the SAFE STREETS Initiative.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Total expenses for three permanent full-time employees (FTE) with salary projections at mid-range, taken from “Step 3” within the City’s Salary Schedules, as agreed upon in their respective Public Employee Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), including benefits, for FY 2025-2026 would be approximately $932,630.73. All identified positions recommended for Measure FF, Fund 166, are existing classifications in the City’s civil service system, and would increase in cost over time subject to any wage or benefit increases associated with the classification’s bargaining unit agreement.

Requested Positions
Position Classification
Rate/Hour
(Step 3)
Annual
Salary
Annual
Benefits
Total Annual
Cost
Principal Program
Manager
$86.3546 $179,617.57 $147,825.26 $327,442.83
Supervising Civil Engineer $83.8038 $174,311.90 $143,458.70 $317,770.60 Associate Transportation
Engineer
$75.7989 $157,661.71 $129,755.59 $287,417.30
TOTALS - $511,591.18 $421,039.55 $932,630.73
To meet the extensive staffing needs of Measure FF, two additional roles will be repurposed within the department’s existing staffing allocation. These positions are currently funded by Measure T1, which is sunsetting in 2026.This rebalancing of staffing funds will take place in the first amendment to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance (AAO1). (See table on following page.)

Project Implementation Staffing for Measure FF, the SAFE STREETS Initiative CONSENT CALENDAR July 29, 2025

Existing Staff Allocations To Be Repurposed in AAO1
Position Classification
Rate/Hour
(Step 3)
Annual
Salary
Annual
Benefits
Total Annual
Cost
Program Manager I** $67.0967 $139,561.14 $114,858.81 $254,419.95 Associate Management
Analyst* $56.5435 $117,610.48 $96,793.43 $214,403.91
TOTALS - $257,171.62 $211,652.24 $468,823.86
*Associate Management Analyst is an existing, budgeted position within Public Works, that is currently working on Measure T1 projects within both the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront and Public Works Departments. As T1 projects are completed, this position will transition to Measure FF.
**Program Manager 1 is a position that was developed and approved as result of transitioning existing unfilled roles, following Department staffing reorganizations.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Measure FF, also known as the known as the Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) Initiative requires additional staffing in Public Works for implementation. Specifically, the contracting requirements and management of Measure FF projects for street and sidewalk repairs, safety improvements, and environmental infrastructure projects require additional staff.

To initiate and maintain the work required by Measure FF, a staffing plan was developed with input from current staff and leadership. The positions are as follows:

 Principal Program Manager – This position will be assigned to oversee Measure FF and the newly created SAFE STREETS Citizens Oversight Committee. This position will report directly to the Deputy Director of Public Works. Along with Measure FF oversight, this position will be responsible for supervising large-scale projects with Citywide impact. The Principal Program Manager will work alongside department leadership in managing organizational change to meet the needs of Measure FF implementation.
o Allocation of Position: One FTE with benefits
 Supervising Civil Engineer – This position will oversee the technical work of the Measure FF projects, such as plan reviews and specifications before going out to bid, oversight of technical staff and consultants, any design and construction contracts, and other tasks as assigned. This position will report directly to the Principal Program Manager.
o Allocation of Position: One FTE with benefits

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 Associate Transportation Engineer – This position will function as a project leader for professional and technical support staff and as a technical expert in the traffic and transportation engineering field with responsibility for administrative and technical work in traffic and transportation engineering, as well as for planning, design, and specification. This position will report directly to the Principal Program Manager.
o Allocation of Position: One FTE with benefits
 Program Manager I - This position will be responsible for all outreach, marketing and communications related to Measure FF projects and adjacent needs in the department. One of the most critical components of this position is advance notification to the community, City Council and City Manager’s Office of any project implementation needs or issues that may arise. This position will report to the Principal Program Manager.
o Allocation of Position: One FTE with benefits
 Associate Management Analyst – This position will maintain all administrative paperwork for reporting, in alignment with Measure FF guidelines. This position will also serve as supporting staff to the newly created SAFE STREETS Citizens Oversight Committee and may report to the Director of Public Works or designee. o Allocation of Position: One FTE with benefits

The hiring and repurposing of these positions is in alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan Priorities, advancing our goal to provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

BACKGROUND
Measure FF, also known as the known as the Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) Initiative, was passed by voters on November 5, 2025, and adopted as Ordinance 7,952-N.S. on December 10, 2025.

The SAFE STREETS Initiative authorizes an annual parcel tax of $0.17 per square foot for residential properties and $0.25 per square foot for other properties over a 14-year period. This measure is projected to generate approximately $15 million annually, dedicated to funding street and sidewalk repairs, safety improvements, and environmental infrastructure projects.

The SAFE STREETS Citizens‘ Oversight Committee was established on March 18, 2025, when Council adopted Resolution No. 71,695–N.S., in compliance with Section

7.11.040(B) of City Ordinance 7,952-N.S. The Citizens‘ Oversight Committee will meet no less than four times per year. An annual independent report is required to be drafted by the SSCOC members with assistance from the Committee Secretary.

Project Implementation Staffing for Measure FF, the SAFE STREETS Initiative CONSENT CALENDAR July 29, 2025

On July 2, 2025, the SSCOC received a presentation on these proposed positions. The Commission recommended that recruitment efforts and job descriptions for staff assigned to work on Measure FF explicitly state that knowledge about accessibility requirements and collaboration with the Department’s experts in ADA compliance are essential to ensuring successful implementation of projects. Additionally, the SSCOC requested that the Department consider opening the position of Program Manager I to applicants with less traditional work experience, in order to find a candidate with a broad ability to connect with diverse communities.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
All City departments strive to reduce paper usage. Staff will work towards operating with a digital document retention practice, rather than traditional paper records, unless otherwise required for accessibility purposes. Additionally, existing desk spaces will be utilized for the new staff, reducing the need for additional office space in currently unused facilities.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Current staffing levels cannot meet the needs associated with implementation of Measure FF, the SAFE STREETS Initiative.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Adding FTEs is in alignment with existing City practice and current MOUs, ensuring that long term work that is able to be assigned to full time benefitted staff is not assigned to outside contractors. Contractors cannot be hired for the work referenced within this report.

CONTACT PERSON
Terrance Davis, Director, Public Works, (510) 981-6302
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STAFFING FOR MEASURE FF, THE SAFE STREETS

INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, Measure FF, also known as the known as the Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) Initiative, was passed by voters on November 5, 2025 and adopted by Council as Ordinance 7,952-N.S. on December 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, the SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee (SSCOC) per Section

7.11.040 of Ordinance 7,952-N.S., was established by Council on March 18, 2025 with the adoption of Resolution No. 71,695–N.S.; and
WHEREAS, the oversight, contracting requirements and management of Measure FF projects for street and sidewalk repairs, safety improvements, and environmental infrastructure projects require additional staff; and
WHEREAS, the positions of Principal Program Manager, Supervising Civil Engineer, and Associate Transportation Engineer are new positions requiring full time employees and not contractors; and
WHEREAS, all identified positions recommended for Measure FF, Fund 166, are existing classifications in the City’s civil service system, and would increase in cost over time subject to any wage or benefit increases associated with the classification’s bargaining unit agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the FY 2026 City budget is amended to authorizing the City Manager to add the positions of Principal Program Manager, Supervising Civil Engineer, and Associate Transportation Engineer to Public Works, expending $932,630.73, in order to ensure ongoing implementation of prioritized projects associated with Measure FF, the SAFE STREETS Initiative.

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
July 29, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Terrance Davis, Director, Public Works
Subject: Contract: Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. for On-Call Environmental Consulting

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt four Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to:

1. Execute a three-year contract and any amendments with Aurora Environmental Services Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting at various City facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $50,000 for an initial three-year term from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028, with an option of two one-year extensions for a maximum term of five years. The service rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index and the provisions of the agreement.

2. Execute a three-year contract and any amendments with GSI Environmental Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting at various City facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $50,000 for an initial three-year term from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028, with an option of two one-year extensions for a maximum term of five years. The service rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index and the provisions of the agreement.

3. Execute a three-year contract and any amendments with Northgate Environmental Management Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting at various City facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $75,000 for an initial three-year term from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028, with an option of two one-year extensions for a maximum term of five years. The service rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index and the provisions of the agreement.

4. Execute a three-year contract and any amendments with WSP Global Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting at various City facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $325,000 for an initial three-year term from August 1, 2026, to August 1, 2029, with an option of two one-year extensions for

Internal
Contract: Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., CONSENT CALENDAR Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. July 29, 2025 for On-Call Environmental Consulting

a maximum term of five years. The service rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index and the provisions of the agreement.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The execution of all contracts for on-call environmental consulting will not exceed a total of $500,000. Annual expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $165,000.

Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in FY2026 adopted budget in Zero Waste Fund 601. This funding will cover scheduled mandatory environmental sampling and reporting.

Additional costs may include recommending environmental practices that lower potential liability and general improvements concerning compliance with applicable regulations. Funding for future years is subject to Council’s approval of the proposed citywide budget for Fiscal Years 2027- 2028.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City requires multiple contractors to provide environmental services at various City locations on an as-needed basis. Contractors need to demonstrate the experience, qualifications, and capacity to conduct environmental sampling and report their findings, as well as provide recommendations for maintaining regulatory compliance. In addition, contractors need to be able to respond to unanticipated events such as phantom underground storage tanks, suspicious liquids or soil contamination, and assist with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments should the City purchase or sell property.

Additionally, they will support compliance with the Industrial and Municipal Stormwater Permits.

The City outsources certain environmental services to ensure that work is done by certified contractors with the appropriate expertise and to assist the City’s limited inhouse resources. The previous On-Call Environmental contracts with Northgate Environmental Management and GSI, Inc. have reached their maximum term, and new contracts must be executed. Not executing a new contract will lead to non-compliance and subsequent fines and possible site closures.

On February 27, 2025, the City released Request for Proposal (RFP) #25-116707-C for on-call environmental consulting services. The solicitation was open for fifty-four days and seven responses were received. The evaluation criteria used to rate the proposals were as follows: Project Approach (30%), Expertise and References (15%), Cost (25%), and Ability to Perform Scope (30%).

As a result of the competitive proposal solicitation that was held for providing on-call environmental consulting services to various city locations and facilities, Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., Northgate Environmental

Internal
Contract: Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., CONSENT CALENDAR Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. July 29, 2025 for On-Call Environmental Consulting

Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. were determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidders. These companies provided proposals with competitive pricing and were found to have outstanding references.

The On-Call Environmental Consulting Contract is aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan Priorities to advance state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities, and to be a global leader in protecting the environment.

BACKGROUND
The City Transfer Station at 1201 Second Street collects refuse, construction and demolition debris, green waste, and other materials from the public and is operated by Public Works. The Recycling Center at 669 Gilman Street processes recyclables from the community and is operated by the Community Conservation Center. Both sites operate under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Industrial Stormwater Permit. The stormwater must be sampled during storm events as per regulatory requirements. This is not a service that can be done by Public Works as staff do not have the appropriate materials, equipment, or training. The City requires a contractor that can provide sampling services in addition to recommendations and implementation of best management practices.

In addition, various other environmental consulting services, including defensive environmental practices that lower potential liability and general recommendations concerning compliance with applicable regulations, as well as other general environmental consulting services are required to be “on-call.” This supports Citywide environmental compliance, and the contracted vendors will be utilized by multiple departments.

Multiple contractors are needed due to the need to address issues immediately and the unpredictability of when contamination is found or suspected at City facilities. For planned projects, having multiple vendors already under contract allows the City to get quote for the work and proceed with the most qualified and competitive price.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
State and federal requirements for environmental compliance and sustainability are put in place to ensure minimal environmental impact from City activities. Failure to monitor the environmental conditions of City sites could result in contamination of surface or groundwaters through stormwater runoff. Public Works addresses this through contracting with vendors like Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc.

Internal
Contract: Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., CONSENT CALENDAR Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. July 29, 2025 for On-Call Environmental Consulting

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City does not have staff, equipment, or appropriate training certifications to ensure state and federal environmental compliance. Selecting a contractor ensures that compliance issues are met and the City avoids fines and fees for non-compliance.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
No other alternative actions were considered due to the need for compliance. The City went out to bid, exercised due diligence in evaluating the bids and satisfied the competitive process. Not executing contracts results in compliance issues and subsequent fines.

CONTACT PERSON
Robert Hernandez, Environmental Compliance Specialist, Department of Public Works (510) 981-6644
Joy Brown, Operations Manager, Department of Public Works (510) 981-6629 Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Resolution
3: Resolution
4: Resolution
5: Abstract of Bid Worksheet

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

CONTRACT: AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. FOR ON-CALL

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
WHEREAS, environmental consulting services are critical for regulatory compliance at various City locations; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have appropriately trained and certified staff to perform these services at these sites, which an outside vendor has traditionally served; and WHEREAS, no City employees are displaced by this contract; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2025, the City released RFP #25-116707-C for on-call environmental consulting services. The solicitation was open for fifty-four days and the City received seven responses; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the competitive proposal solicitation that was held for providing on-call environmental consulting services to various city locations and facilities, Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. were determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $50,000 for the contract is available in FY 2026 adopted budget in Zero Waste Fund 601; and
WHEREAS, additional funding for unforeseen emergency expenses or planned projects will be appropriated as part of the budget process; and WHEREAS, funding for budget allocations for future fiscal years are subject to adoption of the budget by the City Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Aurora Environmental Services Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting services at various city facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $50,000 with an initial three-year term from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028, with an option of two one-year extensions for a maximum term of five years.

July 29, 2025

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

CONTRACT: GSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC. FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSULTING
WHEREAS, environmental consulting services are critical for regulatory compliance at various City locations; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have appropriately trained and certified staff to perform these services at these sites, which an outside vendor has traditionally served; and WHEREAS, no City employees are displaced by this contract; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2025, the City released RFP #25-116707-C for on-call environmental consulting services. The solicitation was open for fifty-four days and the City received seven responses; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the competitive proposal solicitation that was held for providing on-call environmental consulting services to various city locations and facilities, Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. were determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $50,000 for the contract is available in FY 2026 adopted budget in Zero Waste Fund 601; and
WHEREAS, additional funding for unforeseen emergency expenses or planned projects will be appropriated as part of the budget process; and WHEREAS, funding for budget allocations for future fiscal years are subject to adoption of the budget by the City Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with GSI Environmental Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting services at various city facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $50,000 with an initial three-year term from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028, with an option of two one-year extensions for a maximum term of five years.

July 29, 2025

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

CONTRACT: NORTHGATE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC. FOR ON-CALL

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
WHEREAS, environmental consulting services are critical for regulatory compliance at various City locations; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have appropriately trained and certified staff to perform these services at these sites, which an outside vendor has traditionally served; and WHEREAS, no City employees are displaced by this contract; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2025, the City released RFP #25-116707-C for on-call environmental consulting services. The solicitation was open for fifty-four days and the City received seven responses; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the competitive proposal solicitation that was held for providing on-call environmental consulting services to various city locations and facilities, Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. were determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $75,000 for the contract is available in FY 2026 adopted budget in Zero Waste Fund 601; and
WHEREAS, additional funding for unforeseen emergency expenses or planned projects will be appropriated as part of the budget process; and WHEREAS, funding for future fiscal years will be appropriated as part of the annual budget process.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Northgate Environmental Management Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting services at various city facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $75,000 with an initial three-year term from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2028 with an option of two one-year extensions for a maximum term of five years.

July 29, 2025

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

CONTRACT: WSP GLOBAL INC. FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING WHEREAS, environmental consulting services are critical for regulatory compliance at various City locations; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have appropriately trained and certified staff to perform these services at these sites, which an outside vendor has traditionally served; and WHEREAS, no City employees are displaced by this contract; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2025, the City released RFP #25-116707-C for on-call environmental consulting services. The solicitation was open for fifty-four days and the City received seven responses; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the competitive proposal solicitation that was held for providing on-call environmental consulting services to various city locations and facilities, Aurora Environmental Services Inc., GSI Environmental Inc., Northgate Environmental Management Inc., and WSP Global Inc. were determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $325,000 for the contract is available in FY 2026 adopted budget in Zero Waste Fund 601; and
WHEREAS, additional funding for unforeseen emergency expenses or planned projects will be appropriated as part of the budget process; and WHEREAS, funding for future fiscal years will be appropriated as part of the annual budget process.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with WSP Global Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting services at various city facilities and locations for a total not to exceed amount of $325,000 with an initial three-year term from August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2029 with an option of two one-year extensions for a maximum term of five years.

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Finance Department
City of Berkeley
Abstract of Bid Worksheet

FOR: ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
General Services Division Spec. DATE:

Bidders Local
Vendor WC NF OS SC LW EBO
1 Northgate Environmental Mgmt Inc.

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2 Weber, Hayes and Assoc. (WHA)

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3 Aurora Environmental Services

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4 GSI Environmental

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5 Millenium Consulting Assoc.

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6 Teraphase Engineering

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7 WSP

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10 Bid Recorder: Roop Soorma DATE 04/22/2025

Bid Opener:

Sherri Degnan DATE 04/28/2025

Project Manager:

DATE 05/01/2025

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25-11707-C - Abstract
Final Audit Report 2025-05-01

"25-11707-C - Abstract" History
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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
July 29, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Terrance Davis, Director, Public Works
Subject: Contracts: Dream Ride Elevator and Metro Elevator for Maintenance, Repairs and Emergency Response Services for Citywide Elevators

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to:

1. Execute a contract with any amendments with Dream Ride Elevator to provide maintenance, repairs, and emergency response services for citywide elevators for a three-year period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, with an option to extend for two additional one- year terms. Rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) per the terms of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and the contractor’s responses.

2. Execute a contract with any amendments with Metro Elevator to provide maintenance, repairs and emergency response services for citywide elevators for a three-year period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) per the terms of the RFP and the contractor’s responses.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Budgets include $600,000 in funding in FY 2026, distributed across the Equipment Maintenance Fund, Building Purchasing & Management Fund, Off-Street Parking Fund, Library Tax Fund, and Parks Tax Fund to cover the cost of elevator maintenance, repairs and emergency response services for citywide elevators.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The current contract for full elevator maintenance, repair and emergency response services expires on September 30, 2025. To ensure safety and avoid disruption in elevator services, it is necessary to execute a new contract based on the results of the recent competitive solicitation. Elevator maintenance, repairs and emergency response services are critical to maintaining the safety, reliability, and operational needs of the City’s elevators.

Contract: Dream Ride Elevator and Metro Elevator CONSENT CALENDAR For Full Elevator Maintenance Services July 29, 2025

The City issued Request for Proposals Specification No. 25-11723-C, with a submission due date of June 3, 2025. The City received three proposals in response. The selection committee, composed of subject matter experts from Public Works, evaluated the proposals.

The evaluation criteria used to rate the proposals were as follows: Project Approach (30%), Expertise and References (15%), Cost (25%), and Background (30%). Both Dream Ride Elevators and Metro Elevator were selected as the highest-scoring vendors.

These contracts will support the City’s elevators, which are critical to support staff and community members, and is in alignment with the Strategic Plan Priority of advancing our goal to provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

BACKGROUND
The City currently utilizes 30 elevators located in 16 facilities. Proper maintenance, repair and emergency response services for City elevators supports the safety and accessibility of staff and community members, while also complying with state and federal safety requirements.

Dream Ride Elevator and Metro Elevator responded to the Request for Proposal and were selected as they were the most responsive bidders to the solicitation and received the highest review score by the selection committee. The selected vendors have the adequate staff and equipment necessary to service the City.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identified environmental sustainability or climate impacts of executing these contracts.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Regular inspection and maintenance of elevator is required to meet safety regulations. These contracts will ensure compliance with state and local codes and improve responsiveness to emergency calls.

The existing elevator contract is set to expire, and the new contracts will provide enhanced service coverage and quicker response times.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The City does not currently have staff with the certification and experience needed to provide elevator maintenance and repair services for the City in-house, As a result, contracting remains the only viable option.

Contract: Dream Ride Elevator and Metro Elevator CONSENT CALENDAR For Full Elevator Maintenance Services July 29, 2025

CONTACT PERSON
Joy Brown, Operations Manager, (510) 981-6629
Aaron Baker, Facilities Maintenance Superintendent, (510) 981-6452 Tucker Brofft, Senior Management Analyst, (510) 981-5375 Erika Barros, Associate Management Analyst, (510) 981-6462 Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Resolution

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

CONTRACT: DREAM RIDE ELEVATOR FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE ELEVATORS
WHEREAS, the City conducted RFP Solicitation No. 25-11723-C with bids due no later than June 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City received three proposals and a selection committee, composed of subject matter experts from the Public Works Facilities Division and the Public Works Operations Division, met to evaluate the bids; and
WHEREAS, Dream Ride Elevator and Metro Elevator were selected as the most responsive and highest scoring vendors; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget in Fund 011, Fund 101, Fund 138, Fund 627, Fund 636, Fund 672, and Fund 673. Funding for future years is subject to Council’s approval of the proposed citywide budget for Fiscal Years 2027-2028.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Dream Ride Elevator for maintenance, repairs, and emergency response services for citywide elevators for three years from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, for an amount not to exceed $175,000 with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms.

Rates adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index but may not exceed 5%.

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

CONTRACT: METRO ELEVATOR FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE ELEVATORS
WHEREAS, the City conducted RFP Solicitation No. 25-11723-C with bids due no later than June 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City received three proposals and a selection committee, composed of subject matter experts from the Public Works Facilities Division and the Public Works Operations Division, met to evaluate the bids; and
WHEREAS, Dream Ride Elevator and Metro Elevator were selected as the most responsive and highest scoring vendors; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget in Fund 011, Fund 101, Fund 138, Fund 627, Fund 636, Fund 672, and Fund 673. Funding for future years is subject to Council’s approval of the proposed citywide budget for Fiscal Years 2027-2028.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with Metro Elevator for maintenance, repairs, and emergency response services for citywide elevators for three years from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, for an amount not to exceed $175,000 with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Rates adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.

Commission on Disability
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
July 29, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Commission on Disability
Submitted by: Kathi Pugh, Chairperson
Subject: City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

RECOMMENDATION
The Berkeley City Council shall refer to the City Attorney the requirement to include a clause in all relevant City of Berkeley contracts that obligates City vendors to supply digital content, intended for or likely to be posted to the City website, that is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standard mandated by the U.S.

Department of Justice. WCAG defines web content technical standards that, when implemented, meet legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

In addition, relevant City staff should be informed of WCAG requirements, and systems put in place to ensure that documents available on the City of Berkeley website, whether submitted by vendors or created by City staff, meet current WCAG standards.

When the City is informed that documents posted to its website do not meet current WCAG standards, remediation is recommended to be made within 30 days.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The City of Berkeley is legally obligated to meet federally-mandated accessibility standards. This should be made explicit in boilerplate contract language that is readily available on legal websites to which the Office of the City Attorney has access. City staff time is needed to select or craft a contract clause. Additionally, a system for reviewing compliance reports, and/or testing documents for compliance must be implemented to ensure that both vendor and staff-created documents are WCAG compliant. The City of Berkeley incurs the significant financial risk of legal action if it continues to fail to comply with existing, legally-mandated WCAG standards.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Within the City of Berkeley, compliance with ADA regulations in the built environment (ramps, tactile curb cuts, minimum door widths, etc.) is expected and enforced in new construction. However, for disabled users of screen readers—people who are blind or low vision, or who have limited dexterity, reading or cognitive differences—obstacles in the newly constructed digital world are frequently encountered and access is routinely denied. Just as the City of Berkeley enforces vendor compliance with requirements of the ADA in the built environment, the same must be true for both City vendors and City

City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines CONSENT CALENDAR July 29, 2025
staff who provide digital content for the City website, in City programs, and in City presentations. Yet it is not.

While the pages of the City of Berkeley website are largely WCAG compliant, attachments, i.e., documents that can be directly viewed and downloaded from the website, are often not compliant, even though they are equally legally required to meet WCAG standards. These are documents that, for example, provide essential safety information, explain City projects, request feedback from the public or otherwise invite public participation. All users must have equal access to the information they contain.

The message that inaccessible documents sends to Berkeley residents who use screen readers is that their participation in the life of the City of Berkeley is neither valued nor desired. Documents containing vital information must be made accessible to all users, not only when brought to the attention of City staff, but from their initial availability to the public. When users do encounter non-compliant, inaccessible documents, remediation must be taken seriously and made quickly.

The problem of digital inaccessibility is most acute when City vendors or City staff create image-rich documents. The majority of these files lack alternative text tags (alt text) that can be read by a screen reader. Without these descriptions—long descriptions when necessary—essential information for disabled Berkeley residents and visitors is simply unavailable. Meaningful alt text must be included on complex documents, photos, and images, including PDFs, maps, diagrams, and infographics.

Increasingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to create descriptions of image-rich documents, lowering costs, increasing the quality of alt text, and significantly improving the experience for people using screen readers. The City of Berkeley should be at the forefront of WCAG implementation—yet we lag behind.

Other WCAG requirements address underlying document structure, tab order, and color contrast. The City’s webpages are significantly in compliance with these standards, but forms and other documents attached to it are not. WCAG-compliant attachments will result in a City website with content that is fully accessible and legally mandated

BACKGROUND
The City of Berkeley must comply with Title II of the ADA. This title requires that local governments ensure that all services, programs and activities are accessible to people with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that Title II applies to services, programs and activities provided via the web and mobile applications.

A year ago, specific technical standards were newly updated and clearly defined. On April 24, 2024, the final rule of the U.S. Department of Justice regarding specific standards to ensure web and mobile app accessibility—including access to all online sites, programs and digital documents retrieved through local governments—were

City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines CONSENT CALENDAR July 29, 2025
published in the Federal Register. This rule updates requirements of Title II of the ADA, specifying compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The City of Berkeley has until April 24, 2026 to fully comply with the higher technical specifications, but the legal requirement that City websites, apps, digital programs and documents be accessible to the previous WCAG standard currently exists—and even this standard is frequently ignored.

The expectation of a fully accessible website also exists within the Berkeley Municipal Code on Technology Standards (2.06.170), which states that the City will “meet or exceed the guidelines for accessibility specified by the Federal General Services Administration pursuant to section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.” Under Section 508, disabled employees and disabled users must be afforded access to information that is comparable to the access available to others. This recommendation seeks to realize the mandate of the City’s own Municipal Code.

The Commission on Disability took the following action at its April 9, 2025 meeting:

Action: Motion (Fischer/Lewkowicz) To approve the recommendation to City Council regarding WCAG.

Votes: Ayes: Walsh, Fischer, Pugh, Sun, Lewkowicz, Mann, and Holloway; Nays: None; Abstain: None; Unexcused Absence: None; Leave of Absence: Paz

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
None.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
This recommendation is a Strategic Plan Priority Project, advancing the City’s goals in multiple areas:
 provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities— in this case the infrastructure, amenities, and facilities are digital;  create a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared city—with information available for disabled residents and visitors;
 champion and demonstrate social and racial equity—including the City’s disabled residents and visitors;
 be a customer-focused organization that provides excellent, timely, easily- accessible service and information to the community—including disabled residents and visitors.

Berkeley, a birthplace of the movement for independent living and disability rights, must take a multi-pronged approach to WCAG compliance. The City would not construct or renovate a City building without complying with accessible guidelines for the built environment; we must be equally vigilant regarding accessible, digital construction and use of the City’s online environment.

City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines CONSENT CALENDAR July 29, 2025
Moving forward, inclusion of a contract clause requiring compliance with the current WCAG standard is one of several critical approaches that will result in an accessible and legally-compliant City website. City staff must follow the same principle when creating documents available on the City website. The goal of this recommendation is an accessible website that equitably serves all of its users.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None, if the City fails to address on-going issues of non-compliance it is open to litigation that can force a more costly and time-consuming solution.

CITY MANAGER
The City Manager recommends that Council refrain from referring the Commission on Disability’s report recommendation from the report titled, “City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG),” to the City Attorney's Office at this time given that the City’s website software, design and architecture were built to WCAG standards and continue to be updated to improve accessibility.

CONTACT PERSON
Thomas Gregory, ADA Program Coordinator, Public Works, 510-981-6418

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
July 29, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Terrance Davis, Director, Public Works
Subject: Companion Report: City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends that Council refrain from referring the Commission on Disability’s report recommendation from the report titled, “City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG),” to the City Attorney's Office at this time to give staff and the Commission on Disability additional time to develop a mutually agreeable path forward.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding for staff time for the administration of the first recommendation has not yet been calculated within each City department. The addition contracts clause requiring vendors supply WCAG-compliant digital content would involve the following costs, which are not included in the current City budget:
 City Attorney’s Office staff time and/or a contractor to develop the contract language,
 Finance Department staff time to update contract boilerplates,  Additional staff training on steps to correct simple accessibility errors,  Potential increase in contractor costs to adhere to accessibility requirements,  Staff time from every City department, as well as Library, Rent Board, and Housing Authority to monitor contracts and ensure compliance Costs to implement the second recommendation, to put in place systems ensuring documents meet WCAG standards, have not been estimated but are likely to be significant given then number of documents currently on the city website While the City’s website was designed to be WCAG compliant, the City recognizes that the constant publication of non-compliant documents creates substantial barriers for community members and the City’s own ability to maintain a WCAG compliant site.

Publications should be WCAG compliant upon web publication. The recommendation to remediate all current website documents within 30 days of being informed they do not

Companion Report: City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) CONSENT CALENDAR July 29, 2025
meet WCAG standards is expensive and staff is committed to working on a taskforce with commission members to discuss timelines and a plan

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Accessibility is a core principle that informed the design and build of berkeleyca.gov, which launched May 2022. The City’s website software, design and architecture were built to WCAG standards and continue to be updated to improve accessibility.

Nearly 100 staff across the City of Berkeley, Rent Board, and Housing Authority have access to add content to the City website. Accessibility is woven in to all the web training these staff receive. The Communications team in the City Manager’s Office has led three trainings in the past year specifically addressing WCAG document accessibility and created a two page guide on best practices.

The City’s ADA Program Coordinator currently provides support for WCAG compliance on a case-by-case basis and will continue to do so.

Despite the City’s ongoing work to support full WCAG compliance, many PDF documents are added to the website on a daily basis, and PDFs are a challenging format to make accessible. Many are created by 3rd-party legacy systems managed by different City Departments. With over 16,000 documents on berkeleyca.gov and dozens added each day, document accessibility is a large, citywide issue. In addition to the aforementioned training, staff prioritize remediating upon public request and converting to HTML the most commonly accessed documents, such as recreation schedules and City fees and rates.

The City Manager supports the adoption of a contractual requirement for all vendors to be WCAG compliant and is committed to supporting staff’s work with a joint staff/ Commission on Disability Commissioner taskforce to address all of the commission’s concerns as collaboratively as possible.

BACKGROUND
The Commission on Disability took the following action at its April 9, 2025 meeting:

Action: Motion (Fischer/Lewkowicz) To approve the recommendation to City Council regarding WCAG.

Votes: Ayes: Walsh, Fischer, Pugh, Sun, Lewkowicz, Mann, and Holloway; Nays: None; Abstain: None; Unexcused Absence: None; Leave of Absence: Paz On July 9, 2025, the Commission on Disability received a staff presentation regarding the status of existing compliance efforts and resource challenges related to implementation. Based on staff’s feedback, the Commission voted to create a subcommittee that would work directly with staff to establish a WCAG Task Force that

Companion Report: City Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) CONSENT CALENDAR July 29, 2025
would be tasked to collaboratively develop a roadmap to identify WCAG priorities and implementation phasing timelines.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
None have been identified at this time.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
It is necessary to understand the full budgetary implication of remediation and ongoing compliance with WCAG, prior to adoption of the Commission’s Recommendation.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Beginning to immediately require WCAG compliance requires staff to begin planning to remove or update an unknown number of existing documents within the recommended 30-day period. An assessment of existing documents out of WCAG compliance has not been conducted in every City department. The City currently does not have the required budget or staff technical expertise for complete compliance. An outside vendor to conduct this assessment is not part of an existing budget.

CONTACT PERSON
Thomas Gregory, ADA Program Coordinator, Public Works, 510-981-6418 Wahid Amiri, Deputy Director, Public Works, 510-981-6396 Matthai Chakko, Communications Director/Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office, (510) 981-7008

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 29, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Terry Taplin
Subject: Berkeley Nightlife Council

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to form the Berkeley City Council Nightlife Sub-Committee, convened by the District 2 council office to return recommendations for the formation, structure, and scope of operation of a Berkeley Nightlife Council (Night Council) to support nighttime economic activity, cultural programming, and community safety in city commercial districts.

POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On June 10, 2025, the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee adopted the following action: M/S/C (Bartlett/Lunaparra) to send the item to the City Council with a qualified positive recommendation that Council adopt the item with the caveat that the City Attorney’s Office review the ad-hoc committee for Brown Act implications. Vote: All Ayes.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City of Berkeley is home to several commercial districts, including but not limited to Gilman, San Pablo, The Lorin District, Downtown, North Shattuck, Telegraph, and Elmwood.

Berkeley’s commercial districts host a variety of economic activities traditionally associated with nightlife, ranging from hospitality to food and beverage, arts, entertainment, and gaming, as well as activities less associated with but compatible with nightlife, such as health and fitness.

Occupancy Rate and Sales Tax Revenue in Hospitality and Food and Beverages Sectors

Berkeley’s hotels enjoy a higher occupancy rate than other Bay Area cities. There are 2.4 million overnight visitors, spending $18.7m. In 2024, the city’s average nightly hotel occupancy increased to 71%, up from 70% the year prior, but still below the pre-pandemic average occupancy rates, exceeding 80%.

In the second quarter of 2024, the City of Berkeley saw a 28.4% increase in sales tax revenue over the three previous quarters, versus decreases of 13.7% and 1.4% reported by Alameda County and the State of California, respectively. The food and beverage sector was the second largest contributor, representing 37% of sales tax revenue, behind retail at 45%.

Commercial District Vacancy Rates
The Office of Economic Development’s 2024 Economic Dashboard reports a year-over-year reduction in the ground floor vacancy rate from 15.5% to 7.1% in the San Pablo Avenue commercial district, from 17.7% to 7.7% on University Avenue, and from 19.2% to 8.9% in South Berkeley. Conversely, commercial vacancy rates have increased from 10.8% to 10.9% in the Downtown, from 1.9% to 2.0% along North Shattuck, from 9.3% to 9.9% along Telegraph, and from 6.2% to 6.9% in the Elmwood.

Commercial Districts with Concentration of Nightlife

Downtown
Downtown Berkeley serves as the city’s core commercial district, a vibrant critical nexus for the social and professional lives of residents, students, workers, and visitors. Shattuck Square is the city’s primary transit hub, connecting AC Transit lines 6,7,18,51B, 79, 800, 851, F, and BART’s Red and Orange lines. The Downtown is home to the Berkeley Public Library’s Central Branch, the Arts District, and is situated between Berkeley High, Berkeley City College, and UC Berkeley, and hosts the densest concentration of multifamily residential communities and the largest number of restaurants in the city. In the Berkeley Police Department’s 2024 Annual Crime Report, Council District 4 logged the highest count for calls for service, with the Downtown commercial district generating a high volume.

Arts and entertainment uses in the Downtown account for 15.3 % of total ground floor commercial space versus 4.8%. As of 2024’s fourth quarter, commercial vacancies increased

0.01% over the previous year, and food and beverage sales tax revenue dropped slightly from $1.17m to $ 1.2m.

The nightlife culture of the Downtown and Arts District is emblemized by renowned businesses and venues such as The Berkeley Repertory Theater, UC Theater, Freight and Salvage, Revival Kitchen, Pizza de Laura, Jupiter, East Bay Spice Company, and Study Hall at the Residence Inn.

Elmwood
The Elmwood is a compact, walkable neighborhood serving a commercial district serviced by the 51B bus line, which sees some of the AC Transit’s highest ridership routes. This district also features Berkeley’s only remaining movie house, Rialto Cinema’s Elmwood.

Food and beverage services account for 29% of the district’s ground-floor uses and generated $229,309 in sales tax revenue, up from a low of $140,812 in 2021. As of 2024’s fourth quarter, Elmwood’s commercial vacancy rate was 6.9%.

Night in the Elmwood is enlivened by the Elwood Cinema, La Mediteranee, Five Tacos and Five Beers, and Vietnamese street food vendors.

North Shattuck
North Shattuck is one of the city’s oldest commercial districts. Walkable and neighborhood- serving, North Shattuck is a global dining destination well known for lauded establishments including Cheeseboard and Chez Panisse.

Food and beverage sector sales tax revenues rose to $588,817 in 2024, up from a 2021 low of $298,196.

North Shattuck’s evening activity is bestudded with gems such as Saul’s, Via Del Corso, Da Lian, Farmhouse Thai, and Vintage Berkeley Wine Shop in the Vine Street Pumping Plant.

San Pablo and West Berkeley
Berkeley’s largest commercial corridor, served by AC Transit’s 72,72M,72R bus lines, San Pablo Avenue serves as a regional destination for specialized commercial uses and features many neighborhood-serving establishments spanning the length of the city. Despite featuring smaller percentages of food and beverage services (13.7%) than the city, San Pablo’s bars and restaurants comprise the gem and beating heart of the social and nightlife of West Berkeley’s diverse neighborhoods. West Berkeley has two nascent merchant associations: the Gilman District and the International Market Place, and the established University Avenue Association.

San Pablo’s commercial vacancy rate decreased to 7.1% in 2024 from 15.6% the previous year.

Retail sales comprise the largest source of tax revenue, increasing to $772,703 in 2024, generating foot traffic to nearby businesses.

West Berkeley’s nightlife culture is defined by businesses and venues including: Hammerling Wines, the Gilman Brewery, Funky Elephant Thai, Babette, La Marcha, El Patio, and Acme Bar.

Telegraph
Telegraph Ave linking UC Berkeley’s Southside neighborhood to Oakland’s Uptown and Temescal and served by AC Transit’s 51B and 6 bus lines as well as the line 851 Nightbus and Bear Transit’s P Line, is one of Berkeley’s most rapidly transforming commercial districts. The Telegraph is home to an eclectic and vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, event spaces, and entertainment venues, serving both the campus and city communities.

32% of ground-floor square footage is host to food and beverage services compared to 12.5% citywide. Sales tax revenue collected from this sector increased to $618,773 in 2024.

Businesses and venues comprising Southside and Telegraph’s nightlife culture include:

Raleigh’s, Cali Sports Bar, Henry’s at the Graduate, Games of Berkeley, and Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley campus.

Zoning Amendments for Berkeley Businesses
On March 12 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,898-N-S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23 to streamline and clarify the permitting process for businesses in C- Prefixed (commercial districts), select M-Prefixed (manufacturing districts), R-BMU (residential BART mixed-use), and R-SMU (residential Southside mixed-use) zoning districts.

The ordinance amendments implemented changes to the permitting process: reducing the level of permitting discretion for group class instruction and clarifying the definitions of “Dance/Excercise/Martial Arts/Music Studio”, “Group Class Instruction,” and “Gyms and Health Clubs”; revising permit requirements and providing clear performance standards for restaurants that wish to serve Incidental Distilled Spirits at a Food Service Establishment; permitting stand-alone Beer and Wine Sales and Service with an administrative use permit (AUP), subject to performance standards, in all commercial zoning districts; modifying the special use standards related to Alcohol Service, Live Entertainment, and Hours of Operation in select C-prefixed and M-prefixed districts; removing the permit requirements to change a use in commercial districts, thereby reducing permitting time and costs for small businesses getting established in existing commercial spaces; reducing the level of permitting discretion for Office, Business and Professional; Art/Craft Studio; and Pet Stores in select C-prefixed districts; Reducing levels of permitting discretion for food service in commercial and select manufacturing districts and in R-SMU and R-BMU zoning districts, as long as alcohol service is not included, removing restrictions on rentals of food service establishments to third parties, and on outdoor and seated food service with alcohol in select C and M prefixed districts and removing quotas on food service in the C-E (Elmwood) district; and remove the prohibition on uses involving sale or distribution of paraphernalia in the C-T (Telegraph) district.

Continuing Berkeley’s Economic Recovery
Berkeley’s hotel occupancy rate and food and beverage sales tax revenues indicate a positive economic recovery across districts containing a concentration of commercial uses associated with nightlife. Recent BMC amendments represent a historic opportunity to revitalize Berkeley’s small business ecosystem, especially across industries operating in nightlife sectors. However, commercial vacancy rates in the downtown core and a high volume of calls for service underscore the challenges facing many downtowns in the Bay Area and beyond.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The sub-committee will convene to conduct its work utilizing the internal resources of the District 2 council office, requiring no additional funding and placing no additional fiscal strain on city resources.

BACKGROUND
Night Councils function as collaborative night-time urban governance structures between municipal organizations, nightlife industry sector business leaders, and local communities to generate solutions to improve and support night-time economic activity, cultural programming, and public safety in commercial districts. Several global cities currently maintain active night councils with several governance structures.

International Models for Night-Time Governance

New York City’s Office of Nightlife was created via 2017 legislation and functions as a non- enforcement liaison between the city and the nightlife industry. Early actions taken by the office include a five-borough listening tour to establish a framework for the manage of challenges across the industry culminating in the formation of the office’s four-pronged agenda: 1) supporting business development and recovery, 2) improving and addressing quality of life issues between venues and residents, 3) promoting safety, equity, and harm reduction, and 4) elevating and preserving nightlife culture.

Melbourne’s nightlife scene is lauded for contributing immensely to the city’s global reputation as one of the most liveable cities. The Melbourne Night-time Advisory Committee advises the city on economic recovery and designs programs to advance the city’s night-time economic goals. Flash Forward, one of the Committee’s programs, utilizes locally sourced public art installations to generate foot traffic in the city’s unique and lesser-explored laneways and pedestrian streets containing shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. Like Berkeley, Melbourne benefits from the knowledge partnerships fostered through its proximity to and cross-pollination with academic institutions. One such program borne from collaboration between the Night-Time Advisory Committee and the University of Melbourne’s School of Design is Project Night Justice, an initiative to promote the safety of women-identified and LGBTQ+ community members.

Montreal 24/24 is a non-profit citizen-led organization that partners with Montreal’s economic development agency and receives city funding to develop policy and support the nightlife industry community and night-time economy. The organization commissions research, provides workshops, plans a summit, conducts pilot projects, and runs a night council comprising twelve citizens with nightlife expertise, including artists, venue owners, public health professionals, and academics. Formed during the Pandemic, Melbourne’s Night Council is composed of four committees: 1) Permanent spaces (venues, bars, clubs), 2) Temporary initiatives, festivals, and events, 3) Health, safety, inclusion, and diversity, and 4) Living at Night. The Committee receives input, issues recommendations on nightlife topics, and holds an annual Open Mic open to members of the Melbourne community to share their experiences and visions for nightlife.

The Council also organizes a yearly summit called Montreal Au Sommet De La Nuit, attended by global leaders to discuss night-time governance and different global practices.

Potential Night-Time Governance Structure for the City of Berkeley Given the City of Berkeley’s organic configuration of commercial neighbors and the characteristics of its night-time economy, its proximity to local academics institutions, and the operational capacity constraints of the city organization, a night governance model built on a synthesis of Melbourne’s Night-Time Advisory Committee and Montreal 24/24’s Night Council may benefit Berkeley’s economic recover from COVID and further its Strategic Plan goal to foster a dynamic, sustainable, and locally-based economy.

Berkeley’s Nightlife Ecosystem
Berkeley has several key stakeholders, non-profits, and companion agencies, uniquely positioned to serve as strategic partners for a Night Council. This item proposes the formation of an ad-hoc advisory committee convened by the District 2 Council office and including the representative members from the following:
● Mayor of the City of Berkeley
● District 2 City Councilmember
● District 4 City Councilmember
● District 5 City Councilmember
● Visit Berkeley
● The LGBTQ+ Community
● The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
● The Gilman District
● The International Market Place
● The Lorin District
● The Downtown Berkeley Association
● The Arts District
● The North Shattuck Business Improvement District
● The Telegraph Business Improvement District
● Office of Economic Development
● Berkeley Police Department Community Services Bureau

The ad-hoc committee will fulfill the ceremonial function of serving as an inaugural Night Council and shall meet quarterly for one year and return recommendations to the City Council for the permanent governance structure and organization of a formal Night Council.

RATIONALE

Night Councils have played a major role in the economic recoveries of New York City, Montreal, and Melbourne through strategic collaborative thought-partnerships between cities, nightlife industries, and local communities. Berkeley’s strong hotel occupancy rate and sales tax revenues, proximity to cultural and academic institutions, and global dining and arts destination status position the city to leverage its cultural and economic capital to accelerate economic recovery and revitalize our commercial sectors.

Berkeley benefits from an organic ecosystem of potential strategic partners. Before pursuing a permanent structure, stakeholders should be engaged by convening an ad hoc community to assess potential and optimal governance structures right-sized to the city’s organizational capacity.

The Office of Economic Development’s collaborative engagement with the Berkeley Startup Cluster has yielded fruitful policy results through the legislation of land use reform, leveraging Berkeley’s innovation ecosystem. The Berkeley Nightlife Council has the potential to replicate this success via close thought partnership with the food and beverage, arts and entertainment, and hospitality sectors.

Alternatives Considered

A recommendation proscribing a concrete structure had been considered. It is preferable to initiate this effort as an ad-hoc vehicle for stakeholder engagement and organization assessment.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
N/A

CONTACT PERSON

Councilmember Terry Taplin, Council District 2 510-981-7120

Attachments:

1. Resolution Establishing the Berkeley City Council Nightlife Subcommittee. .

2. Office of Economic Development 2024 Commercial District Dashboard Presentation.

3. Office of Economic Development 2024 2024 Economic Dashboard Presentation

4. Planning and Development Zoning Amendment for Berkeley Businesses; Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23 February 27, 2024 Staff Report.

5. 24-Hour Cities Network Governance Workshop Insight Report.

Internal
Resolution Establishing the Berkeley City Council Nightlife Sub-Committee WHEREAS, urban nightlife is generally associated with economic activity related to the hospitality, food and beverage, and arts and entertainment commercial sectors, and, more broadly, with health and wellness; and
WHEREAS, “Night Councils” are collaborative urban governance frameworks linking municipal organizations, nightlife industries, and local communities to foster strategic thought-partnerships to develop policy and issue recommendations in support of night-time economic activity, cultural programming, and public safety in commercial districts, and official and unofficial “Night Mayors” and “Night Commissioners” are social and cultural ambassadors to the wider community and active participants the culinary, artistic, cultural and social life of cities at night; and
WHEREAS, New York City’s Office of Nightlife, The Melbourne Night-Time Advisory Committee, and Montreal 24/24’s Night Council were initiated in response to the COVID Pandemic and were instrumental in the economic recovery of their respective cities; and WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley hosts several commercial districts with concentrations of nightlife sectors, and Berkeley’s superior hotel occupancy rate and growing sales tax revenue generation continue to play a crucial role in the city’s economic recovery; and WHEREAS, Berkeley’s Downtown commercial core continues to struggle with high rates of commercial vacancy having lost landmark institutions such as Regal’s United Artists Berkeley 7 theater, California Theater, and Shattuck Cinemas, yet benefits from proximity to the University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley City College, and is experiencing the highest growth of multifamily residential construction; and
WHEREAS, Berkeley remains a global destination for dining, arts, and culture, and increased foot traffic will bring vibrancy, safety, and vitality to its Downtown core and commercial and citywide commercial neighborhoods, increasing venues and expanding the city’s tax base, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Council of Berkeley establish the Berkeley City City Council Nightlife Sub-Committee to meet for one year and shall return to the City Council recommendations for the formation and organizational structure of a formal Berkeley Nightlife Council (Night Council); and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District 2 City Council office will convene the Nightlife Sub-Committee, which shall include the Mayor of the City of Berkeley and the City Council representatives of Districts 4 and 5, and shall invite representatives of the following to participate:
 Visit Berkeley
 The LBGT+ Community
 The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce

Internal
 The Gilman District
 The International Market Place
 The Lorin District
 The Downtown Berkeley Association
 The Arts District
 The North Shattuck Business Improvement District
 The Telegraph Business Improvement District
 The Office of Economic Development
 Berkeley Police Department Community Services Bureau

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The Elmwood is a compact three block commercial district along College Avenue near the Berkeley-Oakland border and the neighboring Rockridge shopping district. The Elmwood district is characterized by a high concentration (29%) of Food & Beverage services and Personal Services (17.6%), and is a walkable, neighborhood-serving commercial district.

As of Q4 2024, the district’s vacancy rate by square footage is 6.9%.

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North Shattuck is one of Berkeley’s oldest commercial districts, just north of Downtown. The district is characterized by a high concentration of well-known, long-standing, and celebrated restaurants, including Chez Panisse and the Cheeseboard. North Shattuck is both a walkable, neighborhood-serving commercial district as well as a global destination for food and dining. As of Q4 2024, the district’s vacancy rate by square footage is 1.95%, on par with the 1.9% calculated in 2023 Q4.

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