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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 10, 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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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:09 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 Domestic Partnership Pioneers Tom Brougham and Barry Warren
2. Adjourned in Memory of Todd Walker, Community Activist
3. Mayor Ishii Reported on the Activities and Programs at the National Conference of Mayors City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 10 speakers.
Public Comment by Employee Unions: None
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 5 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Humbert) to adopt Item 3 on the Consent Calendar.
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/C (Bartlett/Humbert) to adopt the Consent Calendar (except Item 3) in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
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1. Amend Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.68 – Bicycle Registration and Licensing
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,997-N.S. 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).
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,997–N.S.
2. Amend Berkeley Municipal Code 14.40.100 – Disability Parking Standards and Accommodations
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,998-N.S. 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.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,998–N.S.
3. Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to Allow Separate Sale of ADUs From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,999-N.S. 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.
First Reading 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) Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,999–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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4. 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: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,000-N.S. 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.
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. 8,000–N.S.
5. Rescission and replacement of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance
From: Councilmember Humbert (Author), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,001-N.S. to 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.
First Reading Vote: Ayes – Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – Kesarwani, Taplin.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Humbert, Councilmember, District 8, (510) 981-7180 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,001–N.S.
6. Establish Job Class Specification and Salary Range – Risk Manager From: City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to establish the job class specification and pay scale of Risk Manager with an hourly pay scale of $69.93 to $85.00 distributed across five steps.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,121–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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7. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on February 10, 2026
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.
8. Contract: Scotts PPE Recon, Inc. for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment and Maintenance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Scotts PPE Recon, Inc. (Contractor) to provide cleaning, maintenance and repair of Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintenance, repair and replacement of PPE extractors for the City for a base period from February 11, 2026 to February 10, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with an option to extend for three additional years in one-year increments, for a total contract amount not to exceed $405,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,122–N.S.
9. Application for Prohousing Incentive Program Funds
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for and accept funds from the State of California's Prohousing Incentive Program, in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,123–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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10. Extending Reservations for Housing Trust Fund Projects From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Extending the duration of the previously approved funding reservations and reserve Housing Trust Fund funds and other currently available affordable housing funds, including local Measure O Bond funds, Measure U1 funds, Affordable Housing Mitigation Fees (AHMF), and State funds for the following projects: -Ashby Lofts (2909-2919 Ninth Street) at $850,000; - Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste) at $14,359,593; -Ephesian Legacy Court (1708 Harmon) at $14,531,301; and -North Berkeley BART Project at $21,500,000. 2 Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements to effectuate these actions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,124–N.S.
11. Donation: Memorial Bench at Codornices Park in Memory of Samuel Reitan Boyden
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Codornices Park in memory of Samuel Reitan Boyden.
Financial Implications: $3,400 - Donation
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,125–N.S.
12. Donation: Memorial Bench at Strawberry Creek Park in Memory of Luke Kreinberg
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Strawberry Creek Park in memory of Luke Kreinberg.
Financial Implications: $3,400 - Donation
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,126–N.S.
13. Contract No. 32600085 Amendment: Cordoba Corporation for On-site Traffic Engineering Support Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32600085 with Cordoba Corporation for on-site traffic engineering services to augment staffing in the Transportation Division’s Traffic Engineering unit in an amount not to exceed $350,000 through June 30, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,127–N.S.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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14. Zoning Adjustments 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 Adjustments 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
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 28 speakers.
M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Lunaparra) to adopt Resolution No. 72,128–N.S. denying the appeal and affirming the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) decision to approve Use Permit #ZP2024-0066.
Vote: All Ayes.
Information Reports
15. Fiscal Year 2027 Operational Changes to Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled
From: City Manager
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 4 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
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Communications
Item #14: Zoning Adjustments Board Appeal: 2109 Virginia, Use Permit #ZP2024- 0066
1. Aaryaman Singhal
2. James M. Lloyd on behalf of The California Housing Defense Fund
COSCOW Letter
3. Okeya Vance-Dozier on behalf of the Commission on the Status of Women
Hopkins Street
4. Ross Knight
5. Karen Parolek and Ben Gerhardstein
6. Patrick Golier
7. Darell Owens
8. Michai Freeman on behalf of Friends of Adeline
Encampment Concerns
9. Christine Wenrich (2)
10. Boona Cheema
11. Moni Law (3)
Safety Improvements
12. Shirley Kirsten
13. Areli Balderrrama
Acton Courtyard Tenants Union
14. Yasmin Jenkins (5)
Housing Affordability Concerns
15. Jane White (2)
IKE Kiosks Concerns
16. David Lerman
Proclamation Requests
17. Frank Price
18. Dolores Martinez (2)
Flock Safety
19. Margot Smith
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Harrison Street Concerns
20. Suzanne Pettigrew
21. Marianne Riddle
22. David Epstein
23. Boona Cheema
24. Jennifer Ito
25. Susan Greef and Maureen Prochaska
26. David Shiretzki
27. Jonathan White
28. Steven Donaldson
29. Ashley Denney
30. Kasey Harboe Guentert
Latino Korean War Memorial
31. Martin Bourque (2)
32. David White (2)
Heinz and Ninth Street
33. David Lerman
Housing Complaint
34. David Glasser (4)
35. Rebecca Rodriguez (4)
Email Concern
36. Lily Liao
Disabled Parking Spaces
37. Jane Tierney
Parking for RVs
38. Diana Bohn
Berkeley Trash Collection Concerns
39. George Woodward
40. Leslie Sakai
41. David Lerman
Progressive Childcare Policy
42. Octavio Raygoza
Measure W
43. Diana Bohn
Street Patching
44. Rischa S. Cole
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Tiny Homes
45. Madeleine Roberts Rich (2)
Instant Runoff Algorithm
46. Ghawar Camij Toschian
Tear Gas Concerns
47. Maria Yates (2)
48. Nicole Powell
49. Nora Shourd
50. Bobby Jean
26th Annual Celebrity Flag Football
51. Jeffrey Church
Persian New Year
52. Shallon L. Allen
53. Jacob Cohen
BAUASI
54. Blair Beekman
Response Follow-Up
55. Stephen Alpert (2)
Rental Concerns
56. Hector91 Phuentes (4)
57. John Dunlap
Newsletters
58. Downtown Berkeley Association
URLs
59. Russbumper (2)
60. Jane White (2)
Forwards
61. Russbumper (3)
Pledge Inquiry
62. Diana Bohn
E-Scooters and Bikes
63. Robert Borghese (3)
64. Carson Lepre (2)
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Notice of Intent
65. Jon Ruel Holder II
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
• None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #14: Zoning Adjustments Board Appeal: 2109 Virginia, Use Permit #ZP2024- 0066
66. Mark Loper on behalf of the Applicant for the 2109 Virginia Street Project Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #4: 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
67. Geoff Lomax
68. Marguerite & Guthrie Dolin
69. Roger Hallsten
70. John Parman
Item #5: Rescission and replacement of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance
71. Marilyn Simons
Item #14: Zoning Adjustments Board Appeal: 2109 Virginia, Use Permit #ZP2024- 0066
72. Presentation submitted by the Planning and Development Department
73. Michael Apte (2)
74. James Lloyd on behalf of the California Housing Defense Fund
75. Steve Ratcliff
76. Neighbors and residents of North Shattuck Avenue (2)
77. James Hendry