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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, December 2, 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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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:36 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: Bartlett, Tregub, Lunaparra
Councilmember Lunaparra present at 6:37 p.m.
Councilmember Tregub present at 6:37 p.m.
Councilmember Bartlett present at 6:38 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.
Ceremonial Matters:
1. Adjourn in memory of Evie Wozniak, Community Activist
2. Legislative Update by Senator Jesse Arreguin
3. Adjourn in memory of Berkeley Fire Captain Scott Hall City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 9 speakers.
Public Comment by Employee Unions: 0 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 19 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated including the City Manager’s recommendation on Item 26 and Item 27.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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1. Amendments to Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale or Use of Coordinated Pricing Algorithms (BMC 13.63)
From: City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,992-N.S. amending the Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale or Use of Coordinated Pricing Algorithms (BMC
13.63).
First Reading Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,992–N.S.
2. Amendment: FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,993-N.S. amending the FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,977–N.S. for fiscal year 2026 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2025 funding and other adjustments authorized since July 1, 2025.
First Reading Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,993–N.S.
3. Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance Updates
From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,994-N.S. amending the Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance (BMC 13.105) to mirror key definitions with the language in the new Sanctuary City Ordinance and shorten the Right to Cure time period from 90 days to 30 days.
First Reading Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,994–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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4. Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code for Consistency with State Law and Technical Edits (SLTE 2025) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,995-N.S. amending the following sections of the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) to maintain consistency and accuracy:
- 23.202.030 Additional Permit Requirements (Residential) - 23.202.050 R-1 Single Family Residential District
- 23.202.080 R-2 Restricted Two-Family Residential District - 23.202.090 R-2A Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District - 23.202.100 R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District
- 23.206.090 MU-R Mixed Use Residential District
- 23.326.030 Demolition of Residential Units
- 23.326.040 Eliminating Dwelling Units through Combination with Other Units First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,995–N.S.
5. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of November 6, 2025 (special), November 10, 2025 (closed), November 10, 2025 (regular), November 18, 2025 (special and regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Revised Conflict of Interest Code
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a revised Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Berkeley and rescinding Resolution No. 71,108–N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,049–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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7. Acceptance of Grant Funds and Contract: Healthy Black Families – Equity 4 Black Berkeley (E4BB) Transition
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Accepting $90,000 in grant funds from the San Francisco Foundation to support the Equity 4 Black Berkeley (E4BB) initiative; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any amendments with Healthy Black Families (HBF) for an amount not to exceed $90,000 to provide technical assistance, fiscal sponsorship, and organizational development services to support the establishment of an independent nonprofit organization to carry forward the work of Equity 4 Black Berkeley.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rex Brown, City Manager’s Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,050–N.S.
8. Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Downtown Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) Petition and Ballot on Behalf of the City of Berkeley
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to approve and sign the “Preliminary Petition to Reestablish the Downtown Berkeley Property- Based Business Improvement District” document on behalf of City-owned properties in the proposed Downtown PBID area; and 2. In the event the petition is successful in generating a ballot process to reestablish a Downtown PBID, authorizing the City Manager to vote YES on any ballots on behalf of City-owned properties in the proposed Downtown PBID area.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,051–N.S.
9. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on December 2, 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: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
Consent Calendar
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10. Contract: CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for Dispatch Center Software and Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to enter into a contract with Central Square Technologies, LLC for Dispatch Center software and services using Sourcewell Contract No. 030425. The four-year contract base period will begin on December 1, 2025, and end November 30, 2029, and will not exceed $103,635. There will be two optional one-year extensions, from December 1, 2029, to November 30, 2031. The total six-year contract amount will not exceed $212,602 which includes a $20,000 contingency.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,052–N.S.
11. Revenue Contract: 2026 Community Services Block Grant From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to:
1. Accept the 2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) contract to provide services for low-income people from January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027; and, 2.
Execute any resultant agreements and amendments including amendments that may decrease or increase the contract amount, add discretionary funding, and change or update the contract terms.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,053–N.S.
12. Contract No. 32000232 Amendment: Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend Contract No. 32000232 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for nurse registry services for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,772,580 through June 30, 2027. This amendment will add $500,000 in funding and two years to the contract term, through June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,054–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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13. Loan Modifications for Existing Housing Trust Fund Projects: Margaret Breland Homes (2577 San Pablo Avenue) and Mable Howard Apartments (3250 Sacramento Street)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving amendments to existing Housing Trust Fund (HTF) loan documents for Margaret Breland Homes and Mable Howard Apartments to: 1. Approve the transfer of ownership of both properties to Berkeley Senior Recap, L.P., a new ownership entity formed to apply for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), with Resources for Community Development (RCD) as the Managing General Partner; 2. Approve the addition of the future tax credit investor limited partner at the time of the construction loan closing, as required by the LIHTC program; 3. Approve the extension of the City’s current loans and regulatory agreements for both properties to new 55-year periods and the reduction of interest rates from 6% simple interest to the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR) in effect at the time of construction loan closing (currently approximately 4.8%); and 4. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all documents required to effectuate these actions, including amendments to existing loan agreements.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,055–N.S.
14. Contract No. 081263-1 Amendment: Uprise Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Program Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 081263-1 with Uprise Claremont Behavioral Services (Claremont) in order to provide continued services for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by approving the rate increases for January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2029 and extending the contract from December 31, 2025 through January 1, 2029.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,056–N.S.
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15. Adoption of Successor Memorandum Agreement: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the successor three-year Memorandum Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 with a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, authorizing the City Manager to execute and implement the revised terms and conditions of employment set forth in the Memorandum Agreement; and
2. Adopt a new classification and salary resolution for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 and rescinding Resolution No. 70,453-N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,057–N.S. (Memorandum Agreement), Resolution No. 72,058–N.S. (Classification and Salary).
16. Contract: Plante Moran for Professional Services and Licensing of Informatica Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Plante Moran for professional services and software licensing of the Informatica Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) in an amount not to exceed $700,000 from December 3, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,059–N.S.
17. Contract No. 32400019 Amendment: Berkeley Community Media for Public Access Television
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32400019 with Berkeley Community Media (“BCM”) for Public, Educational, and Governmental (“PEG”) access services for an additional $150,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,004,130.
Financial Implications: PEG Access Fund - $150,000
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,060–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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18. Contract No. 32400104 Amendment: SmartWave for City Facility Managed Wi-Fi From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32400104 with Smartwave Technologies LLC, for managed Wi-Fi and related services increasing the amount by $280,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $900,000 from July 25, 2023 to June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,061–N.S.
19. Contract No. 31900184 Amendment: Alcor Solutions, Inc. for Professional Services for ServiceNow and Intranet
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to contract No. 31900184 with Alcor Solutions, Inc. for professional services for ServiceNow and the City’s Intranet increasing the amount by $155,000 for an amended total not to exceed amount of $990,564 from February 14, 2017 to June 30, 2026.
Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $155,000 Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,062–N.S.
20. Donation for the Thousand Oaks School Park Improvement Project in Memory of Michael Seltzer
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation of up to $80,000 for the Thousand Oaks School Park Improvement Project in memory of Michael Seltzer.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,063–N.S.
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21. Contract: Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. for The Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Community Facility, Pickleball Courts and U8 Soccer Field Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Community Facility, Pickleball Courts and U8 Soccer Field Project (Bid Specification No. 25-11736-C); and 2. Rejecting the bid protest of Azul Works, Inc., the second-lowest bidder; and 3. Accepting the bid of Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the Project; and 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, with Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc., for the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Community Facility, Pickleball Courts and U8 Soccer Field Project, in an amount not to exceed $6,515,433, which includes a contract base amount of $5,223,909 and additive bid No. 1 in the amount of $769,134 and an 8.7% contingency in the amount of $522,391 for unforeseen circumstances.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,064–N.S.
22. Grant Application: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Tree Planting Proposal
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) grant application to plant urban forest trees in the amount up to $750,000; to accept the grant; to execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments; and authorizing the implementation of the project and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: One-Time Grants Fund - $750,000 (revenue) Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,065–N.S.
23. Grant Application: Ocean Protection Council SB1 funds for the University Ave Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Ocean Protection Council SB1 program for the University Ave Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan for up to $500,000; accept any grants; execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments; and that Council authorize the implementation of the project and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: $500,000 (revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,066–N.S.
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24. Grant Application: the CA Economic Development Department’s Employment Training and Pathways Program Funding for Additional YouthWorks Participants
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution designating the City Manager or his designee as the authorized signatory to submit a grant application to the CA Employment Training and Pathways Program for up to $600,000; accept the grant; execute all necessary agreements, contracts, and documents required to secure and administer said funds; and the City Council authorizes the implementation of the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications: $600,000 (revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,067–N.S.
25. Contract: Passport Labs Incorporated for Parking Citation and Permit Management System (CPMS)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Passport Labs Inc. for a Parking Citation and Permit Management System for a three-year contract for a total of $1.7 million dollars with an option to extend the contract for two years for a maximum length of five years.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,068–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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26a. Loan Modification Requests for Housing Trust Fund Projects at 1139 Hearst Avenue, 3253 Adeline Street, and 1471 Addison Street and Update Interest Rates and Accrued Interest on Housing Trust Fund Loans
From: Housing Advisory Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the following actions for Housing Trust Fund (HTF) loans and direct staff to examine the HTF administrative guidelines:
1. Extend Resources for Community Development’s existing HTF loan for 1139 Hearst Avenue (Hearst Street Apartments) for five years and reduce the interest rate for the remaining term to 3% simple interest. The principal amount of $916,000 will remain the same.
2. Combine South Berkeley Neighborhood Development Corporation’s three HTF loans for 3253 Adeline Street (Lorin Station) into a new loan in the amount of $1,230,117, with 0% interest and a new loan maturity date of May 7, 2079, to align with their 2021 emergency rehab loan. The Regulatory Agreement will have a term of May 7, 2079, to be coterminous with the loan maturity date.
3. Refinance existing HTF loan for 1471 Addison Street (Addison Court Housing Cooperative) into a new loan with a 55-year term and 3% simple interest. The principal amount of $150,000 will remain the same. The Regulatory Agreement will have a term of November 1, 2080, to be coterminous with the loan maturity date.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents required to effectuate these actions, including amendments to existing loan agreements.
5. Forgive the accrued interest as of the effective date of the new and/or amended loan for each new loan for Hearst Street Apartments, Lorin Station, and Addison Court Housing Cooperative.
6. Direct staff to examine the HTF administrative guidelines to update the standards for interest rates and accrued interest for future HTF loans.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mike Uberti, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400 Action: See action for Item 26b.
Consent Calendar
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26b. Companion Report: Loan Modification Requests for Housing Trust Fund Projects at 1139 Hearst Avenue, 3253 Adeline Street, and 1471 Addison Street and Update Interest Rates and Accrued Interest on Housing Trust Fund Loans From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the following actions to modify three existing Housing Trust Fund (HTF) loans by:
1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to extend Resources for Community Development’s existing HTF loan for 1139 Hearst Avenue (Hearst Street Apartments) for five years and reducing the interest rate for the remaining term to 3% simple interest. The principal amount of $916,000 will remain the same.
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to combine South Berkeley Neighborhood Development Corporation’s three HTF loans for 3253 Adeline Street (Lorin Station) into a new loan in the amount of $1,230,117, with 0% interest and a new loan maturity date of May 7, 2079, to align with their 2021 emergency rehab loan. The Regulatory Agreement will have a term of May 7, 2079, to be coterminous with the loan maturity date.
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to refinance the existing HTF loan for 1471 Addison Street (Addison Court Housing Cooperative) into a new loan with a 55- year term and 3% simple interest. The principal amount of $150,000 will remain the same. The Regulatory Agreement will have a term of November 1, 2080, to be coterminous with the loan maturity date.
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements to effectuate these actions, including amendments to existing loan agreements.
5. Direct staff to examine the HTF administrative guidelines to update the standards for interest rates and accrued interest for future HTF loans.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,069–N.S. as presented in Item 26b.
27a. Affordable Housing for Artists Report
From: Housing Advisory Commission, Civic Arts Commission Recommendation: Approve the “Keeping Creativity Local: A Strategic Response to Affordable Housing for Artists” report and direct the City Manager to evaluate and implement the report recommendations as appropriate.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Snow Zhu, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5100, Jennifer Lovvorn, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7530
Action: See action for Item 27b.
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27b. Companion Report: Affordable Housing for Artists Report From: City Manager
Recommendation: Receive the Keeping Creativity Local: A Strategic Response to Affordable Housing for Artists report. Should the Council wish to move forward with any of the report’s policy recommendations, refer them to the budget process for evaluation of resource needs, feasibility, and prioritization through Reweighted Range Voting (RRV) process.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Approved recommendation in Item 27b. and referred recommendations 1-7 to the City Manager for either incorporation into existing work in progress for analysis and action if feasible, or for council ranking via the RRV process. For recommendation #2 from the commissions, make this a citywide referral to develop an incentive program and refer to the RRV process.
Council Consent Items
28. Annual Berkeley Holiday Fund: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund
From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember including $500 from Mayor Ishii, $500 from Councilmember Blackaby, and $250 from Councilmember Igor Tregub to the Berkeley Holiday Fund with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Ishii and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,070–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Bartlett - $250; Councilmember Taplin - $500; Councilmember Blackaby - $500; Councilmember Tregub - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200.
Council Consent Items
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29. Urban Compassion Project: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund for Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,000 per Councilmember including a $1,000 donation from Councilmember Kesarwani and $1,000 from Mayor Ishii to the Urban Compassion Project with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budget of Councilmember Kesarwani and Mayor Ishii and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,071–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Bartlett - $100; Councilmember Taplin - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $250; Councilmember Lunaparra - $800.
30. Resolution for Unionization Efforts by Employees of Ècole Bilingue From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of Ècole Bilingue de Berkeley administrative, support, and enrichment staff unionization effort.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Councilmember O’Keefe added as a co-sponsor. Adopted Resolution No. 72,072–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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31. Creations Berkeley – Black Joy Club Kwanzaa Toy Drive and Celebration on December 11, 2025 – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250 per Councilmember, including $250 from the discretionary Council Office Budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett, to Creations Berkeley Media & Performing Arts, Inc., to support the Black Joy Club’s Kwanzaa Toy Drive and Celebration at Sylvia Mendez Elementary School on Wednesday, December 11, 2025. The funds will be relinquished to the City’s General Fund from the Discretionary Council Office Budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett and the Discretionary Council Office Budgets of any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: Councilmember’s Discretionary Funds - $250 Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,073–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Taplin - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Mayor Ishii - $250.
32. Budget Referral: FY26 AAO1 Downtown Berkeley Revitalization Projects From: Councilmember Tregub (Author)
Recommendation: Refer the (1) Addison Catenary Lighting Project, (2) Oxford for All proposal, and (3) Harold Way Placemaking Project schematic design to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Annual Appropriations Ordinance #1 (AAO1) budget process to be funded through the Street and Open Space Improvement Plan (SOSIP) and/or Long- Range Development Plan (LRDP) Funds.
These projects are high-impact investments in Downtown Berkeley’s ongoing revitalization. By transforming these key downtown spaces into safe, visually captivating, walkable destinations, these projects will encourage more residents, students, and visitors to explore local shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. These projects will highlight Berkeley’s creative and transit-oriented character, inviting people to visit, linger, take photos, and share their experiences. As pedestrian and bike traffic increases, existing businesses will be encouraged to extend hours, host outdoor events, and new businesses will be encouraged to occupy vacant storefronts creating a positive cycle of growth and reinvestment that benefits the entire community.
Through public-private collaboration and thoughtful designs, these initiatives will transform Downtown Berkeley with a spirit of creativity, inclusivity, urban vibrancy, and transit safety-- a place where people want to gather, spend time, and contribute to the city’s economic life.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Approved recommendation as amended to be a referral to AAO#2 and the next biennial budget process.
Council Consent Items
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 17
33. Referral to the City Manager and City Attorney: Vibrant Storefront Policy From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Referral to the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a vibrant storefront policy that sets performance standards and considers additional strategies to address a growing number of ground-floor storefront vacancies in Berkeley’s commercial districts.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Mayor Ishii added as a co-sponsor. Approved recommendation.
34. Annual Report on Gifts Received
From: Councilmember O’Keefe (Author)
Recommendation: Accept the Library’s annual reporting to the City Council of gifts received in FY 2025 as mandated by CC Resolution No. 65,444-N.S.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Shoshana O'Keefe, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150, Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,074–N.S.
35. Board of Library Trustees Reappointment: Beverly Greene From: Councilmember O’Keefe (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Reappointment of Beverly Greene to the Board of Library Trustees (“BOLT”) for a second term of four years commencing December 3, 2025.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Shoshana O'Keefe, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150, Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,075–N.S.
36. Notifying Residents of Upcoming Public Works Projects in their Neighborhoods
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Referral to the City Manager to develop a proactive communication system to alert the community of upcoming infrastructure projects from Public Works, EBMUD, PG&E, and other large housing or commercial development projects.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 18
37. Berkeley Symphony Orchestra Winter Promenade: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Lunaparra’s discretionary fund and funds from any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute to the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra (BSO) for their 2025 Winter Promenade fundraising event with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,076–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Humbert - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $250; Councilmember Taplin - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $250; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
38. Renewal of the Elmwood Avenue BID for Calendar Year 2026 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution confirming the Annual Report and Budget for the Elmwood Business Improvement District (hereafter, “the District”, “the Elmwood BID” or “the BID”) for 2025-26 and, if no majority protest exists, levy annual assessments in the District for calendar year 2026 to finance services and improvements and authorize a fiscal agency contract with Elmwood Business Association for receipt and expenditure of District funds.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Humbert/Taplin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to adopt Resolution No. 72,077–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 19
39. Renewal of the Solano Avenue BID for Calendar Year 2026 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution confirming the Annual Report and Budget for the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District (hereafter, “Solano BID Advisory Board” or “the BID”) for 2025-2026 and, if no majority protest exists, levy annual assessments in the District for calendar year 2026 to finance services and improvements and authorize a fiscal agency contract for receipt and expenditure of District funds.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Blackaby/Taplin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (O’Keefe/Blackaby) to adopt Resolution No. 72,078–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
40. Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments – Second Reading
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,990-N.S. repealing and reenacting the Berkeley Fire Code, including amendments to the California Fire Code as outlined in the proposed ordinance, plus Appendix Chapters D, E, F, O and P published by the International Code Council not included in the California Building Standards Code, as Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 19.48.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 31 speakers.
M/S/C (Kesarwani/Taplin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Ishii/Taplin) to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,990– N.S. Further, refer Sections 503.2.1, 503.2.2, and 503.4.1 and Appendix D, including section D105.2, to the City Manager and the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability (FITES) Policy Committee to develop and recommend revisions for Council consideration by April 2026. The Mayor will submit an agenda item for a meeting in January 2026 with a referral for staff to develop Transportation Design Standards.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 20
41. Adoption of and Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code – Second Reading
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,991-N.S. creating a new Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 19.49 and adopting the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code, Title 24 Part 7, along with local amendments.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 4 speakers.
M/S/C (Tregub/Taplin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Humbert) to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,991–N.S. and approve the recommendations below.
• Thank the members of the WUI Vegetation Code Workgroup for their efforts, including their very detailed and thoughtful recommendations in 2 letters back to Council;
• Refer to the City Manager the items in the Workgroup's letter (including non- combustible trash & recycling bins, wood shake roofs, wire mesh size for Vector Control, and facilitating permitting of metal privacy screens to replace privacy hedges) to then return to Council with specific proposals for consideration; and
• After the State Board of Forestry finalizes its Zone Zero regulations, request that the City Manager reconvene the Workgroup to help provide feedback on the differences between the state and local vegetation management laws (if any), such that the City Manager can then report back to City Council with an update within 90 days of the state's new rules.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 21
42. Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to Allow the Retail Sale of Alcohol in the Telegraph Avenue Commercial (C-T) Zoning District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt the first reading of an ordinance amending the BMC Title 23 Section 23.204.020 to allow the retail sale of alcohol in the Telegraph Avenue Commercial (C-T) zoning district.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Lunaparra/Humbert) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Lunaparra/Tregub) to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 7,996–N.S. Second reading scheduled for January 20, 2026.
Vote: All Ayes.
43. Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, adopt the first reading of an Ordinance to amend Berkeley Municipal Code Title 21 (Subdivisions Ordinance) and Chapter 23.306 Accessory Dwelling Units to implement Assembly Bill (AB) 1033 by establishing local regulations for the separate sale of ADUs as condominiums.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Action: M/S/C (Ishii/O’Keefe) to schedule Item 43 for the January 20, 2026 regular meeting including revised material from Councilmember Lunaparra.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Information Reports
44. Economic Impact Study: Berkeley's Creative Economy and Assessment of Pandemic Relief Investments
From: City Manager
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Received and filed.
45. Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2024 and 2025 From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Received and filed.
Information Reports
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 22
46. Housing Advisory Commission Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan From: Housing Advisory Commission
Contact: Snow Zhu, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5100 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 1 speaker.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/O’Keefe) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
Communications
Bell-to-Bell Mobile Device Policy
1. Erica Tsai
2. Amy Hill
3. Claudia Cattoglio and Davide Pietrobon
Flock Concerns
4. Lisa Ferguson
5. Amy Berlin
6. Diana Bohn
7. Summer Brenner
8. Elana Auerbach
9. Sepehr Nadimi
10. Madison Toloui
11. Berkeley Immigration Collaborative
12. Brian Hofer on behalf of Secure Justice
Upzoning
13. Utkarsh Nath (2)
14. Elke Glendenning
15. Baruch Moskovits (2)
16. Vivian Dempsey
17. Jeremy Poindexter (2)
EMBER
18. Margot Murtaugh
Public Safety Hazard Concern
19. Varun Paul
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Berkeley Marina Concerns
20. Todd Jersey
21. Elizabeth Kowal and Constantine Philipides
Measure BB
22. Courtney Pal on behalf of non-profit affordable housing providers
Berkeley Police at City Council Meetings
23. Jesse Sheehan
Parking Garage on Milvia
24. Ben Gerhardstein
25. Ben Gerhardstein and Liza Lutzker on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
Carleton Street
26. Andrew Browning
2025 Bike Plan
27. Harald Leventhal
Veterans Building
28. Berkeley Community Latino Exhibit
Downtown Concerns
29. Elise Proulx
CAL Green Code Amendments
30. Danielle Amador
31. Zella Carmichael-Price
32. Maragaret Solomon
33. Duke Cruz Dela Rosa
34. Sanjna Shah
College Ave and Garber St. Crossing Concern
35. Anne Whyte
Measure FF
36. Joel Libove
Senior Transportation Waitlist
37. Ariadne Fellows-Mannion
Housing Concern
38. Hector91 Phuentes (3)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 24
Missing Middle
39. Caephren McKenna (2)
2274 Shattuck Ave
40. Caephren McKenna (2)
City Council Concerns
41. Nicholas Lavrov
2136-2154 San Pablo
42. Brandon Yung
Property Taxes
43. Stephani Lesh
City Concern
44. John Vail
Landmarking
45. Harry Delmer
46. S. Entwistle
Holiday Party
47. John Craner
Street Fairs
48. Charles Siegel on behalf of Wike Bike Berkeley
49. Alfred Twu
50. Charles Siegel (2)
51. Barbara Bent
Renovation Schedule
52. Alex Merenkov
Berkeley Recycling Center
53. Lidia Villagomez
Formal Complaint
54. Jon Ruel Holder II
Density Paradox in LA
55. John J. Parman
Protecting Special Events
56. Lisa Bullwinkel
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 25
Signatures for Landmark Sites
57. Stephen Alpert (3)
58. Beth Gerstein
Holiday Promotions
59. Beth Roessner
UCB Mater Leasing
60. Barbara Gilbert
Property Damage Concern
61. Beatrice Huff
2298 Durant and 2360 Ellsworth
62. Heidi Webb on behalf of Jolene Kramer and Andrea Matsuoka
Newsletters
63. Downtown Berkeley Association
64. Visit Berkeley
New Multi-Unit Buildings
65. Kelly Hammargren
Elementary Reading Program
66. Marina Ostrowicki
Letter
67. Eids TV
URL’s
68. Russbumper (4)
Forwards
69. Russbumper (3)
E-Scooters
70. Robert Borghese (10)
71. Devin Dollinger (4)
72. Carson Lepre (3)
73. Chandana Silarp
74. Sukka Vinay Kumar
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #40: Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments – Second Reading
75. Martin Bourque on behalf of the Ecology Center
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76. Ben Gerhardstein on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
77. 16 Similarly worded form letters “I am concerned about…” Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #40: Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments – Second Reading
78. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra and Councilmember Mark Humbert
79. Nancy Rader
80. Marilyn Simons
81. Warren Wells
82. Nancy Bartell
83. Sharon Rollins Singer (2)
84. Jan Murota
85. Scott Wren
86. Dahlia Armon
87. Charles Siegel
88. Bill Hickman and Evelyn Dilworth
89. Nancy Van Zwalenburg
90. Lisa Brenneis
91. Naomi Pearce
92. Constance Rivemale
93. Zachary Lamb
94. T.M. Scruggs
95. Jacqueline Gauthier
96. Dorothea Dorenz
97. William Fernholz
98. Howard Hertz
99. Sheryl Rose
100. Emilio Martinez-Cordero
101. Janet Coleman
102. David Brandon
103. Katie Calvert
104. Jim Williams
105. Melissa Short
106. Anne Boersma
107. Kori Kody
108. Chris Hamilton
109. Donna DeDiemar
110. Tobey M. Wiebe
111. Tom Yamaguchi
112. Meryl Siegal
113. Gary Brawer
114. Cindi Goldberg (2)
115. Howard Goldberg (2)
116. Lynda Caesara
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117. Helen Walsh
118. Diane Carlson Estes
119. Krista Denton (2)
120. Mimi Main
121. Quinn Dombrowski
122. Chris Harrelson
123. David Moore
124. Pam Zelnik
125. Bernard Grandjacques
126. Darrell Owens
127. Erik Knaresboro & Guide Vito
128. Brian Gilbane
129. 8 Similarly worded form letters “People walking, biking…” 130. 10 Similarly worded form letters “The city has a long record of…” 131. 11 Similarly worded form letters “I am concerned about…” 132. 13 Similarly worded form letters “I am writing to…” Item #41: Adoption of and Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code – Second Reading
133. Supplemental agenda material submitted by the Fire Department Item #43: Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs 134. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra and Councilmember Ben Bartlett
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #8: Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Downtown Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) Petition and Ballot on Behalf of the City of Berkeley
135. Gregory Kalkanis
Item #9: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on December 2, 2025 136. Carol Denney
Item #27a: Affordable Housing for Artists Report
Item #27b: Companion Report: Affordable Housing for Artists Report 137. Debbie Potter and Leah Simon Weisberg
138. Cameron Woo
Action Calendar
Item #40: Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments – Second Reading
139. William Springer
140. Leslie Sakai
141. Brick Conway
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142. Thea Davison
143. Bianca Walser
144. Mark Stuhr
145. Diane Garcia
146. Amelia Fernholz
147. Robert Dering
148. Fredda Cassidy
149. Pablo Diaz-Gutierrez
150. Michael Tompkins
151. Thomas J. Ayres
152. Maragret Salmond
153. Bruce H. Feingold
154. Kathleen Krier
155. Marguerite Talley
156. Peter Samis
157. Jeffrey Heller
158. Bob Flasher
159. Todd Andrew
160. David Shere
161. Nancy Gillette
162. Ross Bernet
163. Verna Winters
164. Csilla Kenny
165. Sandy Emerson
166. Zach Franklin and Sofia Zander
167. David Mendelson
168. Scott Selmanoff
169. Blaine Merker
170. Graylon Wright
171. Daniel Swafford and Jacob Cohen
172. Henry Thomson
173. Carla Woodworth
174. Chris Carlisle
175. Paul Spinrad
176. Libby Lee-Egan
177. Leni Siegel
178. Dylan Clark
179. S. Entwistle
180. Carol Henning
181. 15 Similarly worded form letters “I am concerned…” Item #41: Adoption of and Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code – Second Reading
182. Fred Bamber
183. Susan McCutchan
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Item #43: Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs 184. Sam Greenberg on behalf of the members and supporters of Eat Bay for Everyone
185. Debbie Sanderson and Kathy Crandall
186. Carrie Shores Diller