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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1027 BANCROFT WAY, APT D, BERKELEY, CA 94710
ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI DISTRICT 5 – SHOSHANA O’KEEFE DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN DISTRICT 6 – BRENT BLACKABY
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT DISTRICT 7 – CECILIA LUNAPARRA DISTRICT 4 – IGOR TREGUB DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.
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Government Code Section 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 with 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 proceeding is competitively bid, or involves a personnel or labor contract. For more information, see Government Code Section 84308.
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:13 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: None
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. Recognition of New Berkeley Poet Laureate Hanan Masri, and Outgoing Poet Laureate Aya de Leon
City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 9 speakers.
Public Comment by Employee Unions: None
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 13 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Recess Items
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1. Contract No. 32100053 Amendment: Orsolya Kuti, DVM to Provide On-site Veterinary Services for Berkeley Animal Care Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to amend Contract No. 32100053 with Orsolya Kuti for on- site veterinary services for Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS), increasing the contract amount by $45,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $273,000, and extending the contract term to June 30, 2028.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,079–N.S.
2. Ratification of City Manager Action to Execute a Contract with Lake Research Partners for Community Survey Services in Support of Potential November 2026 Ballot Measures
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during Council recess to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $100,000 with Lake Research Partners to develop and administer up to two community surveys of registered Berkeley voters in support of potential ballot measures for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, with a contract term of January 5, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,080–N.S.
3. Ratification of City Manager Action to Accept a Grant from Americans for the Arts (AFTA) for $20,000 to Support the “Arts Programs” Grants Category From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager to accept a grant from the Americans for the Arts (AFTA) National Arts Relief fund during recess to receive $20,000 for the Civic Arts grants program, and to execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,081–N.S.
Recess Items
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4. Revenue Agreement: Alameda Alliance for Health Provider Recruitment Initiative
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to accept a grant award, and execute any resultant agreements and amendments, in the amount of $20,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, from the Alameda Alliance for Health Provider Recruitment Initiative to support the development of the City of Berkeley’s Health, Housing, and Community Services Department’s Community Health Worker (CHW) Program.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,082–N.S.
5. Contract No. 32500142 Amendment: Azul Works, Inc. for the Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during the City Council recess to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32500142 with Azul Works Inc. for the Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Project, increasing the contract amount by $39,000, for a total amended amount not to exceed $921,278.
Financial Implications: Measure T1 Fund - $921,278
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,083–N.S.
6. Contract No. 32600020 Amendment: Throne Lab Portable Toilet Pilot Program From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute an amendment to contract 32600020 with Throne Lab, Inc. to extend the pilot program by four months with one portable toilet unit for a total not to exceed contract amount of $130,000.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $130,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,084–N.S.
Recess Items
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7. Contract: Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. for Adeline Street Landscaping Improvements Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Adeline Street Landscaping Improvements Project; and 2. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Bauman Landscape and Construction Inc.; and
3. 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 Adeline Street Landscaping Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $357,000 which includes a contract amount of $297,500, and a 20% contingency in the amount of $59,500.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $357,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,085–N.S.
Consent Calendar
8. 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: Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 7,996-N.S. 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.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,996–N.S.
9. Amend Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.68 – Bicycle Registration and Licensing
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance repealing Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 14.68, Sections 14.68.020–100 (bicycle licensing and registration), Article II (bicycle establishment permits and dealer reporting), and Article III (general licensing regulations), while retaining definitions (§14.68.010) and operating provisions (§14.68.110–200, including sidewalk restrictions).
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,997–N.S. Second reading scheduled for February 10, 2026.
Consent Calendar
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10. Amend Berkeley Municipal Code Section 14.40.100 – Disability Parking Standards and Accommodations
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (“BMC”) Section 14.40.100 to align the City’s disability parking provisions with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Vehicle Code § 295.5; clarify that exempt parking privileges apply when a qualifying disabled individual is either the driver or a passenger; and eliminate duplicative local sticker and identification card requirements by deferring to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) for issuance and administration of disability placards and license plates.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,998–N.S. Second reading scheduled for February 10, 2026.
11. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on January 20, 2026
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids 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.
12. 1740 San Pablo Ownership Transfer
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the transfer of the general partner for 1740 San Pablo, LP from an affiliate of BRIDGE Housing Corporation to Resources for Community Development or their affiliate; and 2. Extending the project’s existing $4,496,669 reservation of Measure U1 general funds for 24 months; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents to effectuate this action.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,086–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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13. Request for Proposals for Capacity Building for Emerging Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for $400,000 ($200,000 per year for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028) to support capacity building for emerging nonprofit affordable housing developers.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,087–N.S.
14. Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2026 Donations from Meals on Wheels of Alameda County (MOWAC) for the Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting donations in an amount estimated to be up to $225,000 for the Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program from the Meals on Wheels of Alameda County (MOWAC) agency, for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,088–N.S.
15. Reestablish and Revise Job Class Specification and Pay Scale – Animal Services Supervisor (formerly Animal Services Operations Supervisor) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to reestablish and revise the job class specification and pay scale of Animal Services Supervisor (formerly Animal Services Operations Supervisor) with an hourly pay scale of $48.4266 to $53.3904 distributed across three steps.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,089–N.S.
16. Contract: Clariti Cloud Inc. for a Comprehensive Permit Management System, RFP Specification No. 24-11661-C
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Clariti Cloud, Inc. for the implementation of the Permit Software Procurement (PSP) Project—including software licensing, implementation services, integrations, data migration, training, hosting, and five years of support and maintenance—in an amount not to exceed $5,359,128.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,090–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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17. Caminos al Éxito: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund
From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember including $250 from Mayor Ishii, $250 from Councilmember Lunaparra, and $150 from Councilmember Tregub, to the Multicultural Institute for Caminos al Éxito 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. 72,091–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Humbert - $150; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $150; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $200; Councilmember Taplin - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250.
18. Refer to the City Manager the Development of Comprehensive Transportation Design Standards
From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager the development of comprehensive Transportation Design Standards to enhance safety for all transportation modes, including walking, biking, and transit. Current plans, such as Vision Zero Action Plan, the Berkeley Bike Plan, the Pedestrian Plan, the Berkeley Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan, and the 5-Year Paving Plan should guide an integrated, cross- departmental approach to developing the Standards. The three-to-five-year process should be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process, the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, and the Measure FF Safe Streets planning.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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19. Referral to the City Manager to Allow Tiny Homes on Wheels as Permissible Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co- Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to create a permitting process to allow a Tiny Home on Wheels as a legal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Tiny homes on wheels are generally considered to be detached dwellings less than 400 square feet in floor area, providing independent living quarters, including basic functional areas for cooking, sleeping, toileting, and bathing. They can retain their wheels and rest on pads instead of a foundation, and are connected to water, electric, and sewer utilities through RV-style hookups.
The referral should: -Amend Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.306, Accessory Dwelling Units, to incorporate tiny homes on wheels as an allowable type of ADU; -Facilitate coordination among City Departments, such as Planning (Land Use and Building and Safety) and Fire to establish a clear set of guidelines, including code requirements and standards for installation; and -Create online resources for homeowners, including a full list of requirements related to fire, safety, and installation as well as potentially pre-approved prefabricated tiny homes on wheels.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110 Action: Councilmember Bartlett added as a co-sponsor. Approved recommendation.
20. City Council Employee Recognition Program
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to institute a City Council led Employee Recognition Program.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,092–N.S.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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21. Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs (Continued from December 2, 2025) (Item Contains Revised Material) 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
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 24 speakers.
M/S/C (Blackaby/O’Keefe) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Taplin, Bartlett, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Kesarwani (recused for conflict of interest – ADU owner), Tregub (recused for conflict of interest – ADU tenant)
Action: M/S/Failed (Lunaparra/Bartlett) to adopt first reading of the ordinance as reflected in the staff recommendation, except to expand the right of first refusal to purchase to all ADU tenants and reduce the right of first refusal time period from one year to 90 days.
Vote: Ayes – Bartlett, O’Keefe, Lunaparra, Ishii; Noes – Taplin, Blackaby, Humbert; Abstain - None; Absent – Kesarwani (recused for conflict of interest – ADU owner), Tregub (recused for conflict of interest – ADU tenant)
Action: M/S/Carried (Humbert/Blackaby) to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 7,999–N.S. as reflected in the staff recommendation and as modified in the supplemental materials submitted by Councilmember Humbert on October 28, 2025.
Second reading scheduled for February 10, 2026.
Vote: Ayes – Taplin, Bartlett, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Humbert, Ishii; Noes - Lunaparra; Abstain - None; Absent – Kesarwani (recused for conflict of interest – ADU owner), Tregub (recused for conflict of interest – ADU tenant)
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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22. Fees: Public Health Vital Statistics Vital Records
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing a new fee schedule for Vital Records with a $2.00 increase in the fee for birth, death, and fetal death certificates to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 64 and Health & Safety (H&S) Code 103625(f)., effective February 1, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Tregub/Taplin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Taplin) to adopt Resolution No. 72,093–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
23. Changes to Selected Recreation and Camps Facilities and Program Fees From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving new fees and increasing current fees for select recreation programs and facility rentals; and rescinding Resolution No. 71,833-N.S. and all amendatory resolutions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1 speaker.
M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/O’Keefe) to adopt Resolution No. 72,094–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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24. Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to permit by-right approval of qualifying housing projects on sites identified in previous Housing Elements, and revisions related to Design Review
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, adopt a first reading of an ordinance amending Title 23 (Zoning) to permit by-right approval of qualifying housing projects on sites identified in previous Housing Elements, and revisions related to Design Review for such projects and for residential projects in the Multi-Use Residential (MU-R) zoning district.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 3 speakers.
M/S/C (Blackaby/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Kesarwani/Taplin) to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 8,000– N.S. as amended in Section 23.406.070 by Councilmember Kesarwani below.
Second reading scheduled for February 10, 2026.
23.406.070 Design Review
B. When Required.
1. Design Review is required for:
(a) Projects in all Non-Residential Districts, except for Residential Uses in the MU-R zoning district.
(b) Mixed use and community and institutional projects in the R-3 district within the Southside Plan area. See Figure 23.202-1: R-3 Areas Subject to Design Review; and
(c) Commercial, mixed-use, and community and institutional projects in the R-4, R-SMU, and R-S districts.
2. Projects Not Requiring a Use Permit.
(a) For a project that does not require a Use Permit, Department staff conducts Design Review before the Zoning Officer takes action on the required permit or approval.
(b) The Zoning Officer will consider the Design Review recommendations when acting on the required permit or approval. The Zoning Officer may require modifications to the project design as a condition of approval.
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(c) The Department will verify conformance with Design Review recommendations and design-related conditions of approval when issuing a building permit, sign permit, or Zoning Certificate for the project. Final Design Review is not required. (d) Multi-Unit Residential in the MU-R, and Housing Element Opportunity Site Projects (BMC Section 23.302.070(M)):
1. For projects including 5 or more units, Staff shall schedule a single consultation meeting of the Design Review Committee for non-binding input on design-related issues; and
2. Staff-level design review conducted under this section shall not be subject to the Appeal provisions of 23.406.070(O).
Vote: All Ayes.
Information Reports
25. Small Sites Program Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Received and filed.
26. Landmark Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision: 1929 Martin Luther King Jr. Way/#LMIN2025-0002
From: City Manager
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
27. Surveillance Technology Ordinance Report Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 7 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Kesarwani/Tregub) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
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Communications
Item #21: Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs
1. Celeste Goyer
BUSD Cell Phone Policy
2. Lori Droste
3. Jennifer Shanoski
4. Carrie Gray
5. Enika Ford Morthel (4)
6. 5 Similarly worded form letters “As a parent in BUSD…”
Housing
7. Margot Smith
8. Heike Helmer
Transportation for Elders
9. Sheila Goldmacher
Third Spaces in Berkeley
10. James Bowden
TBS Today
11. Cac4gente
The Nudge
12. Idea Maker
Long-Term Vacant Housing
13. Richard Pardue
Bancroft and Fulton
14. David Lerman
Food Pantry
15. Carol David
16. Zeph Landau
Street Parking
17. Todd Andrew
18. Rischa Cole
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Upzoning
19. Wini Williams
20. Margot Smith
21. Barbara Gilbert
22. Robin Kibby
23. Vivian_Dempsey
Holiday Wishes
24. Eids TV and Electronics
25. Falun Gong Practitioners
2025 Cannabis Policy Scorecard
26. Alisa A. Padon on behalf of Getting It Right from the Start
Derby and MLK
27. Ashley Boyd
Measure BB
28. Matt Wickland
Investigation Inquiry
29. Christian Bogado Marsa
Oakland ALPRs
30. Blair Bleekman
Ohlone Greenway Project
31. Clifford Fred
East Lot Ashby BART Station
32. Lynn B. Cooper (2)
33. Linda Franklin
Pedestrian Safety
34. Shirley Kirsten
35. Thijmen de Jong
36. Sandra Sanchez
37. Zora Kitwana Whitfield
New Year’s Greeting Recording
38. David Lam on behalf of Epoch Times
Main Library Display Window
39. Reginald Gilder
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Oakland Annual General Plan Update
40. Ms. Fowles
Car-Free Telegraph
41. Brandon Yung
Dance Hall Idea
42. Nancy Joachim (2)
Visit Berkeley’s Vision
43. Margot Smith
Haste Street
44. Alfred Twu
West Berkeley Amtrak
45. A. Linck
Housing Shaking Concern
46. Edward
Follow Up
47. Stephen Alpert (3)
Middle Housing
48. Stephen Alpert (4)
Solano Ave
49. Judith Bebelaar
50. Holly M. Smith
51. Bianca Zahrai
Safe Streets
52. Christopher LeBoa
Sidewalk Power Wash
53. Nancy Joachim
Housing Concern
54. Hector91 Phuentes (5)
55. Cath Tumulak
Housing Occupancy Data
56. Gregory Kalkanis
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Berkeley Taxation
57. Barbara Gilbert
Berkeley Marina
58. Elizabeth Kowal and Constantine Philipides
59. Joan MacQuarrie
Petition for Max
60. Jeff
Holiday Give Away
61. Snuggly Bear
Fire Dept. Reviews
62. Betsy Kopmar
63. Susanne Huttner
Public Health Resources Request for Crossroads
64. Carol Denney
Portable Bathroom
65. Erwan Illian
Outbreak Concern
66. Paw Fund
Berkeley’s Harrison Corridor
67. Marianne Riddle
Appeal
68. Laura Watson on behalf of Andrea Matsuoka and Jolene Kramer
High Rise Buildings
69. Anneherrick
Flock Cameras
70. Charlene M. Woodcock
71. Mimi Main
72. Jeremiah Maller
73. Ethan G.
Surveillance
74. Alan Ramo
Home Affordability
75. Joan
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Santa Monica Police and Berkeley
76. Senor Gmail
Accountability Report
77. RichardGB Hylton
Stop Signs at Traffic Circles
78. John Rice
Permit Corrections
79. J Nicolis
23 Story Building on University
80. Leanne Hinton
Report
81. Gael Alcock
BMR Processing Team
82. Hekmatullah Ahadi
Bill Error
83. Peter Y. Sussman
Play Slots at Cedar Rose
84. Carmen Padron
HOPS Healthy Checkout Report 2025
85. Monique Blodgett
Plan Bay Area 2050+
86. Susan Kirsch
Rights of Urban Animals
87. Cybersailor
Rezoning
88. Mara Melandry
Cedar and Milvia
89. Nicole Haller-Wilson
Moe’s Books and Holiday Faire
90. Doris Moskowitz
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Trades Under the Bus
91. John J. Parman
CALGreen Code Amendments
92. Emma Martinez
Sidewalk Repair
93. Nancy Joachim
Delivery Notification
94. Jonnyruel
URL’s
95. John J. Parman (2)
96. Russbumper (5)
97. Doris Nassiry
Newsletters
98. Berkeley Art Center (3)
99. Downtown Berkeley Association
Forwards
100. Russbumper (7)
101. Crustyrusty
Middle East Conflict
102. Aviva Lichentenstein
103. Anatole Besman
Elementary Reading Program
104. Lorraine Meehan
Miscellaneous
105. Chester Allen Arthur Williams
E-Scooters
106. Robert Borghese (6)
107. Carson Lepre (8)
108. Wahid Amiri
Corridor Upzoning
109. Linda Klein
110. Hawley Holmes
111. Lynn Cooper
112. Laurel Coates (2)
113. April Gilbert (10)
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114. 6 Similarly worded form letters “We applaud…”
115. 22 Similarly worded form letters “We are writing…” Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #21: Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs 116. Anabella Gisis
Item #24: Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to permit by-right approval of qualifying housing projects on sites identified in previous Housing Elements, and revisions related to Design Review
117. David Shere
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Item #9: Amend Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.68 – Bicycle Registration and Licensing
Item #18: Refer to the City Manager the Development of Comprehensive Transportation Design Standards
118. Ben Gerhardstein, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
Item #18: Refer to the City Manager the Development of Comprehensive Transportation Design Standards
119. Marjorie Alvord, on behalf of 350 Berkeley Climate Hub Item #21: Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs 120. David Shere
121. John Coveney
122. Sam Greenberg, on behalf of East Bay for Everyone
123. Hitiksha Bansal, on behalf of ASUC Housing Commission 124. 12 Similarly-worded form letters (Support AB 1033 Implementation with Strong Tenant Protections)
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Item #21: Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs (Continued from December 2, 2025) (Item Contains Revised Material) 125. Presentation submitted by the Planning and Development Department Item #24: Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to permit by-right approval of qualifying housing projects on sites identified in previous Housing Elements, and revisions related to Design Review
126. Presentation submitted by the Planning and Development Department