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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - MARRIOTT MARQUIS WASHINGTON D.C., 901 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI DISTRICT 5 – SHOSHANA O’KEEFE DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN DISTRICT 6 – BRENT BLACKABY
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT DISTRICT 7 – CECILIA LUNAPARRA DISTRICT 4 – IGOR TREGUB DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:00 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: None
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Tregub) to add an item to the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section (54954.2(b)(2) titled “Decrying Violent Actions by ICE and Calling on Congress to Ensure Guardrails.”
Vote: All Ayes.
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 Marty Lorber, Local Activist
2. Adjourn in Memory of Barbara Lubin, Local Activist
3. Adjourn in Memory of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, Killed by Federal Agents in Minnesota
4. Recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day
City Manager Comments:
Regarding Item 6 (199 Seawall Drive) the City Manager reiterated the City’s commitment to follow the Labor Peace Ordinance.
Regarding Item 20 (ZAB Appeal) the City Manager noted that the appeal has been rescheduled to February 10, 2026.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 6 speakers.
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Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 22 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Blackaby) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Urgent Item: Decrying Violent Actions by ICE and Calling on Congress to Ensure Guardrails
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author); Mayor Ishii (Co-Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution decrying the recent violent actions of DHS, CBP and ICE in Minneapolis calling on Congress to ensure any funding bill for the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security includes meaningful and significant guardrails and expressing support for specific guardrails. Send copies to Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Adam Schiff, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, and the rest of the California Congressional Delegation, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, MN Governor Tim Walz, MN Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, MN Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, the Minneapolis and St. Paul City Councils, Senator Jesse Arreguín, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160 Action: Approved Resolution No. 72,095-N.S.
Recess Items
1. Contract: West Coast Drilling, Inc. for 2709 Hilgard Avenue Retaining Wall Stabilization
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute a contract with West Coast Drilling, Inc. for design-build services for urgent slope and retaining wall stabilization work at 2709 Hilgard Avenue, in the amount of $585,000 which includes a contingency of $88,631.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,096–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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2. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of December 2, 2025 (special and regular), and December 8, 2025 (closed).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved recommendation.
3. 2025 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a revised commission meeting frequency schedule, accepting the 2025 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, and rescinding Resolution No. 71,109-N.S.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,097–N.S.
4. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on January 27, 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.
5. Contract: Carone and Company, Inc. for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Remediation, Demolition and Perimeter Fencing Project From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Remediation, Demolition and Perimeter Fencing Project; and 2. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Carone and Company, 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 Carone and Company, Inc., for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Remediation, Demolition and Perimeter Fencing Project from Blake to Ward Street, along Acton Street at 0 Parker Street, 0 Carleton Street, 0 Derby Street, 0 Ward Street, in an amount not to exceed $3,396,969 which includes a base contract amount of $2,953,886, and a 15% contingency in the amount of $443,083.
Financial Implications: $3,396,969 - Various Funds
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,098–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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6. Option Agreement with TSA Holding Group, LLC for 199 Seawall Drive From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Option Agreement and any amendments with TSA Holding Group, LLC for a two- year term with two one-year options to extend.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,099–N.S.
7. Contracts: On-Call Equitable Community Engagement Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt nine Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to approve contracts in response to the April 24, 2025 Request for Qualifications, Specification No. 25-11721-C, “On-Call Equitable Community Engagement Services with City of Berkeley,” with the following firms, in not-to-exceed amounts of $250,000 each, for total contract periods of five years:
1. 360 Total Concept Consulting
2. Be the Change Consulting
3. Community Planning Collaborative
4. D & A Communications, Inc.
5. Denaya Shorter Consulting
6. The Ecology Center
7. Equity First Consulting
8. Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Incorporated (MIG)
9. Plan to Place
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Alene Pearson, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,100–N.S. (360 Total Concept Consulting), Resolution No. 72,101–N.S. (Be the Change Consulting), Resolution No. 72,102– N.S. (Community Planning Collaborative), Resolution No. 72,103–N.S. (D & A Communications, Inc.), Resolution No. 72,104–N.S. (Denaya Shorter Consulting), Resolution No. 72,105–N.S. (The Ecology Center), Resolution No. 72,106–N.S. (Equity First Consulting), Resolution No. 72,107–N.S. (Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Incorporated), and Resolution No. 72,108–N.S. (Plan to Place).
Consent Calendar
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8. Contract: B Bros Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #6 Remodel From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for Fire Station #6 Remodel (Project), Specification No. 26-11760-C; and 2. Accepting the bid of B Bros Construction, 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 $597,913, which includes a contingency of $99,652.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,109–N.S.
9. Contract: St. Francis Electric for On-Call Electrical Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with St. Francis Electric to provide on-call electrical services for a three year period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $375,000, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The service rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the pricing outlined in the awarded bid.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,110–N.S.
10. Contract: Siemens Industry, Inc. dba SIEMENS for Inspection, Testing, and Monitoring Services for the City’s Fire and Life Safety System Equipment From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and subsequent amendments with Siemens Industry, Inc, for Inspection, Testing, Monitoring, and On-Call Maintenance Services for Fire and Life Safety equipment installed in 23 City owned buildings; in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for the initial contract period March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, and with the option to extend the contract term for two additional years, for a total contract term of five years.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,111–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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11. Contract No. 32100070 Amendment: Urban Ore, Inc. for Salvage Operations at the City of Berkeley Transfer Station
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Urban Ore, Inc. for salvage operations of reusable materials at the City's Transfer Station, increasing the contract by $75,000 from $189,848 to $264,848, for a new not to exceed amount of $264,848 and extending the term through June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,112–N.S.
12. Contract No.101280-1 Amendment: On-Call Traffic Engineering Services with AECOM USA, Inc. for Engineering Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 101280-1 and any subsequent amendments with AECOM USA, Inc. (AECOM) for: 1. The Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project (Project), Specification No.18-11182-C, to provide engineering support services to guide the Project through the required design review and encroachment permit process by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for construction on State right-of-way, and 2. Other as-needed traffic engineering services, increasing the overall contract capacity for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services by up to $800,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,113–N.S.
13. Contract No. 108037-1 Amendment: MSR Mechanical, LLC for On-Call Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call HVAC maintenance and repair to increase the contract amount by $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $530,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,114–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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14. Contract No. 32500124 Amendment: Buhler Commercial for FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32500124 with Buhler Commercial for work on the FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project, Specification Nos. 23- 11616-C & 23-11614-C, increasing the contract amount by $250,000 for an amended total not to exceed $2,224,009.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,115–N.S.
15. goBerkeley Parking Management Program Recommended Adjustments to Address a Forecasted Deficit in the Off-Street and Parking Meter Funds From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution concurring with the Public Works Department’s proposed strategies to implement near-term adjustments consistent with the goBerkeley Parking Management Program’s (Parking Program) goals to improve parking management and lessen traffic congestion and vehicle emissions; and to authorize the City Manager to proceed with public outreach and data collection for long-term strategies to address a declining fund balance in the Off- Street and Parking Meter funds.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,116–N.S.
Council Consent Items
16. AC Transit Berkeley Emeryville Inter-Agency Liaison Committee Appointments From: Mayor Ishii (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution appointing Councilmembers Terry Taplin and Cecilia Lunaparra as the liaisons and Councilmember Mark Humbert as the alternate, to the consolidated AC Transit Berkeley Emeryville Inter-Agency Liaison Committee.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,117–N.S.
Council Consent Items
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17. Refer to the City Manager to include in the Community Survey a Poll Question about Increasing Sales Tax in the City of Berkeley
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to include in the upcoming community survey for the November 2026 election a question about increasing the sales tax in the City of Berkeley from 10.25 percent to the maximum of 10.75 percent to help address the City’s projected budget deficit of $27 million.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110 Action: Approved recommendation.
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
18. Implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on the 1700 Block of Cedar Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon its conclusion, adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 56,508-N.S. Section 25P by adding a subsection to implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) on the north side of Cedar Street, between McGee Avenue and Edith Street (1701-1721 Cedar Street) in RPP Area E.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Humbert/Ishii) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (O’Keefe/Ishii) to adopt Resolution No. 72,118–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
19. Selected Marina Fee Increases
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving new fees and increasing current fees for select Marina fees; and rescinding Resolution No. 71,840-N.S. and all amendatory resolutions.
Financial Implications: $247,500 (Revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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 (Humbert/Bartlett) to adopt Resolution No. 72,119–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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20. Zoning Adjustment Board Appeal: 2109 Virginia, Use Permit #ZP2024-0066 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and affirming the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) decision to approve Use Permit #ZP2024-0066 to demolish a two-story, 4,604- square-foot non-residential building and surface parking lot, and construct an eight- story (89 feet and 4 inches), 112,969 square-foot mixed-use residential building containing 110 dwelling units (including 9 Very Low-Income and 9 Moderate Income Density Bonus qualifying units), 690 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, 109 off-street vehicle parking spaces and 64 bicycle parking spaces, on a 22,513 square foot lot.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Item removed from the agenda by the City Manager. The public hearing for Zoning Adjustment Board Appeal: 2109 Virginia, Use Permit #ZP2024-0066 is scheduled for the meeting of February 10, 2026.
Council Action Items
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21. Rescission and replacement of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance (Reviewed by the Public Safety Policy Committee) From: Councilmember Humbert (Author), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Rescind and replace Ordinance 7760-N.S. the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance (enacted May 11, 2021) because the State-level reporting requirements mandated by Chapter 12.8 (Sections 7070 to 7075) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code (hereafter referred to as Chapter 12.8) already provide a comprehensive and sufficient framework for police equipment oversight.
This item would bring Berkeley’s local reporting requirements into alignment with those of Chapter 12.8 and allow for one consolidated report, beginning with the 2025 report. The item would also maintain additional targeted reporting requirements for equipment deployment and ongoing use of force reporting under Policy 300.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item with a qualified positive recommendation to Council, recognizing the intention for one report, with the following matters noted for further consideration: -Clarifying the role of public reporting of data through the Transparency Hub. -Continued consideration of less- lethal deployment policies, including a possible review of Policy 300. -Consideration of reporting on the acquisition and use of controlled equipment, aligning with AB 481 and allowing for review by the Police Accountability Board.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Humbert, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180 Action: 13 speakers. M/S/C (Humbert/Blackaby) to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 8,001–N.S. from the item submitted by Councilmember Humbert including the revisions as submitted by Councilmember Blackaby in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 and further revised at the meeting as noted below.
Second reading scheduled for February 10, 2026.
• Paragraph numbering in Section 2.100.080 changed to A) and B) • Correct the numbering for the Severability section
• The effective date is amended to be 30 days after the second reading • Remove Section 2.100.040(A)(2)
• Amend Sections 2.100.050(B)(1) and 2.100.050(F)(1) to change 15 days to 12 days • Amend Section 2.100.050(C)(1)
• Rename Section 2.100.050(D)
• Change 30 days to 45 days in Sections 2.100.050(D)(3) and 2.100.060(B)(4) • Remove Section 2.100.070(A)
Vote: Ayes – Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – Kesarwani, Taplin.
Council Action Items
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22. Creating Accessible Routes For Riders, Equity, and the Environment (CAR FREE): Budget Referral to Fund Limiting Cars on Telegraph Avenue From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author)
Recommendation: Refer $1,325,000 to the Long Range Development Plan and Measure FF funding processes to study limiting car access and develop pedestrian- centered design concepts for Telegraph Avenue between Bancroft Way and Dwight Way.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Mayor Ishii, Councilmember Humbert, and Councilmember Blackaby added as co-sponsors. Approved recommendation.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 3 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Lunaparra) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Humbert.
Adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Communications
Tear Gas Concern
1. Ruth Shorer
2. Krista Kleczewski
3. George Perezvelez
4. Michael Bauce
5. Dana Prichard
Latino Korean War Memorial
6. Harvey Smith on behalf of the Berkeley Community Latino Exhibit
7. John G. Aronovici
8. Larry Reyna
Complete Streets Project
9. Maxwell Davis
Cedar and Walnut Intersection
10. Susan R Martin
Lane Markings on Shattuck Ave
11. Leonard Pitt
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Unhoused Concern
12. Moni T. Law
13. M. Rivka Polatnick
14. Boona Cheema
Street Parking
15. Todd Andrew
Truck on Sidewalk
16. Isaac Nicholson
17. Elaina
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
18. David Lerman
Celebrity Flag Football
19. Jeffrey Church on behalf of Visit Berkeley
Tobacco Policy Changes
20. Kiara Gonzalez Garcia on behalf of the PETS team
Zoning
21. Carolyn Cox
Persian New Year Festival
22. Jacob Cohen
Employee Benefits
23. Eric Friedman
Structural Deficit
24. Eric Friedman
Public Bus
25. R. Valentine
Response Follow-Up
26. Stephen Alpert (2)
Rent-Pricing Software
27. Ruby Chen
Adeline Area Projects
28. Daveed Mandell
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Measure FF
29. Emily Kenyon
Scooter/Bike Concern
30. Melanie Lawrence (2)
Wildlife Habitat Concern
31. Mike Vandeman
Police Radio Channels
32. Grant L Hough
Acton Courtyard
33. Yasmin Jenkins (6)
Newsletters
34. Berkeley Art Center
Forwards
35. Russbumper
Middle East Conflict
36. Russbumper
URLs
37. Russbumper (3)
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #20: Zoning Adjustment Board Appeal: 2109 Virginia, Use Permit #ZP2024-0066
38. Aaryaman Singhal
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #6: Option Agreement with TSA Holding Group, LLC for 199 Seawall Drive
39. Jim McGrath
Item #7: Contracts: On-Call Equitable Community Engagement Services Item #9: Contract: St. Francis Electric for On-Call Electrical Services Item #10: Contract: Siemens Industry, Inc. dba SIEMENS for Inspection, Testing, and Monitoring Services for the City’s Fire and Life Safety System Equipment Item #12: Contract No.101280-1 Amendment: On-Call Traffic Engineering Services with AECOM USA, Inc. for Engineering Services
Item #13: Contract No. 108037-1 Amendment: MSR Mechanical, LLC for On-Call Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Services
40. Barbara Gilbert
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Item #21: Rescission and replacement of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance (Reviewed by the Public Safety Policy Committee)
41. Supplemental agenda material submitted by Councilmember Brent Blackaby
42. Hansel Alejandro Aguilar on behalf of the Office of the Director of Police Accountability
43. Gregory Kalkanis
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Urgent Item: Decrying Violent Actions by ICE and Calling on Congress to Ensure Guardrails
44. Urgent item agenda material submitted by Councilmember Brent Blackaby, Mayor Adena Ishii, and Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra
Item #18: Implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on the 1700 Block of Cedar Street
45. Presentation submitted by the Public Works Department Item #21: Rescission and replacement of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance (Reviewed by the Public Safety Policy Committee)
46. Wendy Alfsen
Item #22: Creating Accessible Routes For Riders, Equity, and the Environment (CAR FREE): Budget Referral to Fund Limiting Cars on Telegraph Avenue
47. Dan Leaverton
48. Charles Siegel on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley
49. Gregory Kalkanis
50. Robert Prinz on behalf of Bike East Bay
51. Tom Miller