Tuesday, September 9, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 1
ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI
DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT
DISTRICT 4 – IGOR TREGUB
DISTRICT 5 – SHOSHANA O’KEEFE
DISTRICT 6 – BRENT BLACKABY
DISTRICT 7 – CECILIA LUNAPARRA
DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.
Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and State Law, the presiding officer may remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. Prior to removing an individual, the presiding officer shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The p residing officer may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive behavior. “Disrupting” means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the ord erly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to, a failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by a legislative body, or engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force.
Government Code Sec tion 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $5 00 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants w ith a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.
The above contribution disclosures and restrictions do not apply when the proce eding is competitively bid, or involves a personnel or labor contract. For more information, see Government Code Section 84308.
Consent Calendar
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:07 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: Bartlett
Councilmember Bartlett present at 6:09 p.m.
Land Acknowledgement Statement: The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000 -year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.
Report from Closed Session:
The Council met in closed session on September 8, 2025, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) and approved participation in two nationwide settlement agreements to resolve claims against opioids manufacturers and authorized the City Manager’s Office to receive settlement funds directly instead of allowing them to flow to Alameda County. The two cases at issue are: In Re: Purdue Pharma L.P., et al., United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, Case No. 19-23649 (SHL) and In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804.
The Council met in closed session on September 8, 2025, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and provided directions to outside counsel and approved a settlement by Compromise and Release with a release of future medical care, or in the alternative, by Stipulations with Request for Award with open future medical care, as to a workers’ compensation matter assigned claim numbers BER2200136, BER2300016, and BER1700136 and WCAB case numbers ADJ16494093, ADJ16494099 and ADJ16494098.
Similarly, the Council met in closed session on September 8, 2025, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and provided directions to outside counsel and approved a settlement by Compromise and Release with a release of future medical care, or in the alternative, by Stipulations with Request for Award with open future medical care, as to a workers’ compensation matter assigned claim number BER2200047 and WCAB case number ADJ16082238.
Consent Calendar
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Ceremonial Matters:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Adjourn in memory of Chris Peeples, AC Transit Director
3. Adjourn in memory of John Beaulaurier, Community Advocate City Manager Comments:
The City Manager noted that three items are removed from the agenda: Item 8 (Project Sankofa), Item 15 (Code Amendment), and Item 24 (Flock Cameras).
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 10 speakers.
Public Comment by Employee Unions: 0 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Tregub) to accept 1) an urgency item from Councilmember Blackaby pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) entitled Letter of Support – SB-326, AB-1143, AB-888; and 2) an urgency item from Councilmember Lunaparra pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) entitled Urgent Item: Send a Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in Support of a Stopgap Loan for Bay Area Transit Agencies with Councilmember Kesarwani added as a co-sponsor.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 12 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Recess Items
1. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After City Manager Approval on July 30, 2025
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Ratify the action taken by the City Manager during recess to approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
Recess Items
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2. Contract: ImageTrend, Inc. for Fire Department Records Management Software From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to enter into a contract with ImageTrend, Inc. for Fire Department Records Management Software (Fire RMS) by piggyback using the Sourcewell Contract No. 030425-IMG for an amount not to exceed $394,736 for the four year base contract period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2029 with two (2), three (3) year extensions not to exceed $719,990 from September 1, 2029 through August 31, 2035 with the total contract amount not to exceed $1,114,726.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,936–N.S.
3. Contract: Throne Lab Portable Toilet Pilot Program
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Throne Lab, Inc. to provide a pilot program of portable toilet services for a total amount not to exceed $70,000.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $70,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,937–N.S.
4. Amendment to Contract No. 32100160: Alameda-Contra Costa County Transit District (AC Transit) For EasyPass Program 2021-2025
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 32100160 to cover expenses for the remainder of 2025 for employee transit pass program with an additional $125,086 for a new total amount not to exceed $899,539.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,938–N.S.
Consent Calendar
Urgent Item: Letter of Support – SB-326, AB-1143, AB-888 From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author)
Recommendation: Send a letter to Appropriations Chair Wicks, Appropriations Vice Chair Sanchez, Assembly Speaker Rivas and Senate Pro Temp McGuire, with a cc to the authors and Senator Arreguín, in support of SB-326 (Becker), AB-1143 (Bennett) and AB-888 (Calderon).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Approved recommendation.
Consent Calendar
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Urgent Item: Send a Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in Support of a Stopgap Loan for Bay Area Transit Agencies
From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-sponsor) Recommendation: Urgent Item: Send a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in support of a stopgap loan for Bay Area transit agencies
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Approved recommendation.
5. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to Comply with State Law and Encourage ADU Development
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,983-N.S. amending Title 23 (Zoning) to bring the City’s ADU regulations into compliance with recent changes to State law, to incorporate feedback from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and encourage ADU development.
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – O’Keefe, Blackaby.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,983–N.S.
6. Establish 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the City Council regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2026, with starting times of 6:00 p.m.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,939–N.S.
7. Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference From: City Manager
Recommendation: Designate Councilmember Lunaparra as the voting delegate and Councilmember Humbert as the alternate for the General Assembly of the Annual League of California Cities conference to be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved recommendation.
Consent Calendar
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8. Contract: African American/Black Professional Community Network for Project Sankofa
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with African American/Black Professional Community Network (AABPN) with Healthy Black Families as the fiscal sponsor for the African American Holistic Resource Center, Project Sankofa, which will be funded through the State of California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Community Services and Supports funds, for a not to exceed amount of $300,000, through June 30, 2026.
Financial Implications: State of California Mental Health Services Act Fund - $300,000
Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Item 8 removed from the agenda by the City Manager.
9. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on September 9, 2025
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $1,250,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
10. Authorization to Accept One-Time $10,000 Stipend for Service on the California Local Government Agency Executive Committee
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a $10,000 stipend award, for Fiscal Year 2026, from Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency. This funding will support the City of Berkeley’s Health, Housing, and Community Services Department’s Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Program.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,940–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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11. Reserving Predevelopment Funds for the Development of Affordable Housing on the Ashby BART West Lot
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to: 1. Reserve $2 million for Resources for Community Development (RCD) to support the development of affordable housing at Ashby BART West Lot. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements to effectuate this action.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,941–N.S.
12. Contract No. 32400192 Amendment: GovernmentJobs.com (dba NEOGOV) for Online Data Management Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32400192 with GovernmentJobs.com (dba NEOGOV) for online data management services including applicant tracking, onboarding, and learning management to increase the contract by $71,115 for a total contract amount not to exceed $180,000.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $71,115
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,942–N.S.
13. Grant Agreement Amendment with State Coastal Conservancy to reallocate $1.7M to a) the Bay Trail Segment at Shorebird Park (design phase) and b) recreation improvements at the Gateway Pier and the J&K Parking Lot From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement amendment with the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) to re- allocate $1.7M in unspent funds from the Cesar Chavez Park Perimeter Trail Project to a) the Bay Trail Segment at Shorebird Park (design phase) and b) recreation improvements at the Gateway Pier and the J&K Parking Lot.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,943–N.S.
14. Reject All Bids Associated with Cesar Chavez Park Perimeter Pathway Improvement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution rejecting all bids for the work associated with the Cesar Chavez Park Perimeter Pathway Improvement Project (Bid Specification No. 25-11702-C) in order to return bidder proposal guarantees.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,944–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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15. Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Compendium; Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 2.04.190 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 2.04.190 to revise the required frequency of City Council approval for agreements, understandings, or policies between the Berkeley Police Department and other law enforcement agencies or private organizations.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Item 15 removed from agenda by the City Manager.
16. Grant Acceptance and Execution for the Codornices Creek Restoration at Ninth Street Bend Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to: 1. Execute a $500,000 funding agreement with the Department of Water Resources and any amendments thereto for the Codornices Creek Restoration at Ninth Street Bend Project. 2. Authorize submission of any required documents, invoices, and reports required to obtain grant funding.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,945–N.S.
17. Allocation Request: MTC Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program:
Adeline Street Quick Build
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to submit a grant funding allocation request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Adeline Street Quick-Build project.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,946–N.S.
18. Contract No. 32500001 Amendment: CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Corp Yard City Fleet EV Charger Project. Specification No.23-11546-C From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32500001 with CESCORP dba Cal Elite Builders to complete the installation of electric vehicle chargers and related work at the Corporation Yard, increasing the current not to exceed contract amount of $814,680 by $140,000 for a total amount not to exceed $954,680.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $140,000
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,947–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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19. Contract: Mar Con Builders, Inc. for the Corporation Yard Green Room and Building H Improvements Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the Corporation Yard Green Room and Building H Improvements Project, Specification No. 25-116706-C; and 2. Accepting the bid of Mar Con Builders, Inc. as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until the Project is completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for an amount not to exceed $2,170,003, which includes a contingency of $283,004.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,948–N.S.
20. Contract: Bayview Industrial Services, Inc. for Removal of Transfer Station Underground Storage Tanks Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for Removal of Transfer Station Underground Storage Tanks; and 2. Accepting the bid of Bayview Industrial Services, Inc. as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or change orders until the Project is completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for an amount not to exceed $292,200, which includes a contingency of $48,360.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,949–N.S.
21. Contract Amendments: On-Call Civil Engineering Services, CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. and SCI Consulting Group Inc.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments for on-call civil engineering, construction management and various assessment related services for capital improvement projects increasing each contract amount and extending the term of the contracts to December 31, 2027.
1. Contract No. 32300080 with CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group increasing the spending authority by $750,000, for an amount not to exceed $2,2500,000.
2. Contract No. 32300110 with SCI Consulting Group Inc. increasing the spending authority by $100,000 for a total not to exceed $400,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 71,950–N.S. (CSW Stuber-Stroeh), and Resolution No. 71,951–N.S. (SCI Consulting Group).
Council Consent Items
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22. Budget Referral: 9th Street Linear Park Design Phase From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the November 2025 (FY25) AAO1 Process $75,000 to fund the 9th Street Linear Park Design Phase.
Financial Implications: $75,000 and staff time
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Approved recommendation.
23. Waterside Workshops: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support the Waterside Workshops in celebration and execution of The Land and Sea Party 2025.
Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Funds - $500 Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Councilmembers Tregub, Bartlett, and Humbert added as co-sponsors.
Adopted Resolution No. 71,952–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Mayor Ishii - $250; Councilmember Lunaparra - $500; Councilmember Tregub - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Humbert - $500; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250.
Recess 7:18 p.m. – 7:36 p.m.
Action Calendar – New Business
24. Contract: Flock Safety for Condor Fixed Surveillance Cameras From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Flock Safety to provide Condor fixed surveillance cameras and services for an initial four-year term, in an amount not to exceed $310,000, with an option to extend the contract for one additional three-year term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $600,000
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: 42 speakers. Item 24 removed from the agenda by the City Manager.
Action Calendar
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25. Proposed Sanctuary City Ordinance – Council Referral; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.114
From: City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt a Sanctuary City Ordinance (BMC 13.114) to codify the City’s sanctuary policy into the Berkeley Municipal Code.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: 28 speakers. M/S/C (Ishii/Humbert) to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 7,984–N.S. including amendments to Section 13.114.040 and 13.114.060 as noted below. Second reading scheduled for September 30, 2025.
Section 13.114.040 Reporting and Transparency
Amend Subsection Section D to read...
D. All City Agencies shall report in writing to the City Council any request described in subsection A within ten (10) business days of the request, with instruction to report such request as an Information Item on the next available agenda for a regular meeting of the City Council. The Berkeley Police Department shall include an aggregated annual summary of requests reported to City Council in its regular Annual Report.
Section 13.114.060 Enforcement; No Private Right of Action Replace Subsection Section A with:
A. In undertaking the adoption and enforcement of Chapter 13.114, the City is assuming an undertaking only to promote the general welfare. This Chapter is not intended to create any new rights for breach of which the City is liable in money damages to any person who claims that such breach proximately caused injury. This section shall not be construed to limit or proscribe any other existing rights or remedies possessed by such person.”
Vote: All Ayes.
Information Reports
26. Fire Hazard Severity Zone 0 Implementation Plan
From: City Manager
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Received and filed.
27. Update on the 2019 Berkeley Fire Prevention Division City Audit From: City Manager
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Received and filed.
Information Reports
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28. Landmark Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision: 2328 Channing Way Way/#LMSAP2025-0004
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
29. Landmark Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision: 2135 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (Civic Center Park)/#LMSAP2025-0005
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
30. Update on Implementation Progress of Citygate’s Workload Organizational Study of the Police Department
From: City Manager
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Received and filed.
31. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2025-2026 Work Plan From: Fair Campaign Practices Commission
Contact: Sam Harvey, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6950 Action: Received and filed.
32. Open Government Commission FY 2025-2026 Work Plan
From: Open Government Commission
Contact: Sam Harvey, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6950 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 1 speaker.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Blackaby) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Communications
Item #5: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to Comply with State Law and Encourage ADU Development
1. James M. Lloyd
School Buses
2. Riti Dhesi
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SB79
3. Margots999
Property Concern
4. Rajendra Sahai
Civic Center Park
5. Moni T. Law
6. Martin Bourque
7. John Caner
8. Erica Wandner
9. Melanie Lawrence
Hayward Fault
10. Richard Schwartz (7)
Short Term Rental Concern
11. Ramona Cavanaugh
EMBER
12. Susan McCutchan (2)
13. Candace Hyde-Wang
14. Erik Fowle
15. Cynthia Sue Larson (2)
16. Alliance for Practical Fire Solutions
Construction Completion Bonds
17. David Lerman
Police Authority Concern
18. Amos Andrews
Property Transfer Concern
19. David Lerman
20. Andrew Browning
21. Zackary Warren Young
Electric Bikes
22. Jim McGrath
Landlines
23. Cindy Sue Larson
Ada & California Street
24. Heath Maddox
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Street Sweeping
25. Mark Chekal
RV Parking Concern
26. John Hershberger
27. Shok Saidmuradov
28. Eric Mason
29. Aaron Shores
Train Horn Quiet Zone
30. Brittany Ferrero
Elmwood Corridor Workshop
31. Peter Allen
Road Paving
32. Brendan Madden
Whale Memorial
33. Ben Grundy
Parking Enforcement Concern
34. Tatiana Wiggins
Crime in Berkeley Concern
35. Cecelia Mautner
IGLTA Global Convention
36. Jeffrey Church
Scientific Adventures for Girls
37. Amy Miller
Berkeley Co-Ops
38. Bernard Marszalek
Half Price Books
39. Summer Brenner
Public Service Delivery
40. Tracy Eaves
AI Use
41. Raj Abhyanker
ICE Concerns
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42. Andrew Doran
43. Kitt Saginor
44. Marilyn McMahon
Mutual Aid
45. Moni T. Law
Micro-mobility Services
46. David Shere
Large Vehicle Parking
47. Douglas Smith
48. Beth Roessner
Message for Berkeley
49. Glenda (2)
Flock ALPRs
50. Todd Andrew
Encampments
51. John Waters (2)
52. Erin Rosenberg
53. Jennifer Kamenetz and family
54. Miriam Walden
55. Diana Penney
56. Andrew Graham
57. Cynthia Green
9th Street & Grayson Street
58. Tracy Schrider
Supportive Housing
59. Moni T. Law
Noise Pollution
60. Rod Richardson (4)
Advancing Parenting
61. David Dooley
Traffic Safety
62. Mdbcnm
63. Rachel Bradley
Public Safety Concern
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64. Varun Paul
65. Jacques Janson
Oxford Elementary
66. Aimee Baldwin
67. Darrell Owens
Affordable Housing
68. S. Entwistle
69. Kaden Nguyen
70. Candace Hyde-Wang
Middle Housing
71. Michael Smartt
72. John J. Parman
73. Tora Spigner (2)
74. Lorenzo Washinton (2)
75. Center for Food, Faith & Justice CCFJ
76. Willie Phillips
77. Moni T. Law
Age-Friendly Action Plan
78. Barbara Anscher
California Housing supply
79. Margots999
City Video
80. Jason Ybarra
81. AKO2 Account (2)
82. Nick Katsenis
2138 Kittredge AB1633
83. Carol Bagshawe
Proclamation Inquiry
84. Aaron Lowe
Woolsey Concern
85. Beatrice Huff
Mayor’s Summit
86. Lisa Katz
San Diego’s Solution
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87. David Freeling
Berkeley Fire Safety
88. Cynthia Sue Larson
Fire & Building Safety
89. Hector91 Phuentes
Summer Break
90. Gael Alcock
Fire Evacuation Planning
91. Matthew Lewis
California Theatre
92. Charlene M. Woodcock
Tilden Botanical Garden
93. Angie
Public Comment
94. Stephen Alpert (2)
Council Decisions
95. S. Entwistle
HWCAC
96. Mary-Claire Katz on behalf of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
LPC Decisions
97. Tasha (2)
98. Megan Micco
99. Paul Chapman
100. David Shiver
101. Jeff Lipton
City’s Future Plan
102. John J. Parman
Lot Division @ 1650 5th Street
103. Margot Smith
Turtle Island Monument
104. John Curl (2)
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Swim Lessons
105. David Lerman
Civil Rights Concern
106. Jonnyruel Holder
Up-zoning
107. Patricia Wilson
108. Maxwell Davis
1231 Addison Street
109. Lisa Bruce
Community Health Day
110. Ashley Campos
Measure W Work Session
111. John Caner
RPP Renewal Concern
112. Barbara Gilbert (2)
113. Chris Grier
Local Affects of Federal Budget
114. Kellie Stoddart
Decorum and Civility
115. Berkeley Neighborhoods Council
Secure Bicycle Parking
116. David Lerman
Sunset Celebration
117. Jeffrey Church
Berkeley’s Financial Future
118. John Hitchen
Air Quality
119. Evangeline Poulos
120. Justin L.
Street Safety
121. Todd Andrew (2)
Courtyard Housing
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122. John J. Parman
Crosswalk Safety Concern
123. David Lerman
Evacuation Map
124. Margot Smith
Housing Concerns
125. Baiyu Chen Be (2)
126. Vincent Chen
127. Jodi Schiller
128. Hector91 Phuentes (4)
129. Alex S. Merenkov (5)
130. Alesia Williams (3)
131. Margaret Mele
132. Gill Manreet
The Grubb Co.
133. DJ Grubb
Heads Up
134. Boona Cheema
Forwards
135. Eid’s TV and Electronics
136. Cheryl Davila
E-Scooters
137. Robert Borghese (12)
138. Robert Byler
139. Sandra Sanchez (3)
Middle East Conflict
140. Ayla Azim
141. Nicoletta Karam (3)
142. Crustyrusty (3)
143. Caterina Newman
144. Russbumper
145. Matt O’Brien
URL’s
146. Russbumper (12)
147. Crustyrusty
148. Nicoletta Karam
149. Andrea Pritchett
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150. Inetjalopy
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
• None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Urgent Item: Letter of Support – SB-326, AB-1143, AB-888 151. Submitted by Councilmember Brent Blackaby
Item #24: Contract: Flock Safety for Condor Fixed Surveillance Cameras 152. Adrianne Aron
153. Margot Smith
154. Office of the Director of Police Accountability on behalf of the Police Accountability Board
155. Janice Schroeder
156. Jan Murota
157. Andrea Prichett
158. Genie Stowers and Wendy Alfsen
159. David and Susan Lilly
160. Gael Alcock
161. Leonard Pitt
162. David Lerman
163. Jael
164. Nicky Gonzalez Yuen
165. Rebecca Gerny on behalf of Berkeley Immigration Collaborative 166. 7 Similarly worded form letters “Thank you for listening…” 167. 68 Similarly worded form letters “…I strongly urge you to vote against…” Item #24: Contract: Flock Safety for Condor Fixed Surveillance Cameras Item #25: Proposed Sanctuary City Ordinance – Council Referral; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.114
168. Jean Waddell
169. Tracy Rosenberg
Item #25: Proposed Sanctuary City Ordinance – Council Referral; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.114
170. Sally Nelson
171. Janice Schroeder
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Urgent Item: Send a Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in Support of a Stopgap Loan for Bay Area Transit Agencies
172. Submitted by Councilmember Lunaparra, Mayor Ishii, and Councilmember Humbert
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Consent Calendar
Item #5: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to Comply with State Law and Encourage ADU Development
173. James M. Lloyd on behalf of the California Housing Defense Fund Action Calendar
Item #24: Contract: Flock Safety for Condor Fixed Surveillance Cameras 174. Juli Dickey
175. Katherine Welsh
176. Tim Kingston
177. Daniel Jurnove
178. Fran Haselsteiner
179. Rlange87
180. Karen Skinner
181. Will Holtz
182. Paula Aiello
183. Sheryl Snyder
184. Luma Cortez on behalf of Denny Abrams and Fourth Street 185. Robert Stein
186. JT McGrath
187. Adrianne Aron
188. Marc Steyer
189. David Masenten
190. Bill Falik
191. Simone Arpaio
192. Carl Resnikoff
193. Jill Travis
194. Chrissy Hoffman
195. Jeffrey Church
196. Cameron Woo
197. Lisa Lees
198. SafeBears, Inc., Steve Ravellette, Victoria Cole, and Melissa Kerpel 199. Denise Hingle
200. David Lerman
201. Inette Dishler
202. John Waters
203. Christine Staples
204. Diana Bohn
205. Fred Smagorinsky & Holly English
206. Unknown
207. 23 Similarly worded form letters “I urge you to vote against…” Item #25: Proposed Sanctuary City Ordinance – Council Referral; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.114
208. Presentation submitted by the City Attorney’s Office
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209. Berkeley Friends Meeting