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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1027 BANCROFT WAY, 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: 6:05 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii
Absent: Bartlett
Councilmember Bartlett present at 6:13 p.m.
Councilmember Kesarwani participated in the meeting remotely under the “just cause” exception in the Brown Act due to a childcare or caregiving need.
Councilmember Bartlett participated in the meeting remotely under the “just cause” exception in the Brown Act due to a need related to a physical condition.
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 f rom 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. Adjourned in Memory of Cynthia Brantly Pierce, Community Activist
2. Adjourned in Memory of Winston Burton, Berkeley Commissioner and Community Activist City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 7 speakers.
Public Comment by Employee Unions: 1 speaker.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 27 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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1. Contract No. 32400067 Amendment: Westcoast Online Information Systems, Inc. DBA NetFile for Online Campaign Reporting, Public Financing Administration, Form 700 Filing and Tracking, State Law SB 827 Fiscal & Financial Training and Tracking, and State Law AB 1234 Ethics Training and Tracking
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32400067 with Westcoast Online Information Systems, Inc. DBA NetFile to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $11,850 for financial and ethics training tracking and administration for a total contract amount not to exceed $182,550 within the original term of October 23, 2023 to September 20, 2028.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,211–N.S.
2. Revenue Contract: City of Emeryville for Animal Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a revenue contract and any necessary amendments with the City of Emeryville to provide certain animal care services to be performed from FY2027 through FY2029, for which the City of Emeryville will pay the City of Berkeley a total amount not to exceed $519,112.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,212–N.S.
3. Contract No. 42400040 Amendment: City of Albany for Animal Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend an existing contract (contract number 42400040) and execute any necessary amendments thereafter with the City of Albany to provide certain animal care services for which the City of Albany will pay the City of Berkeley $413,582 for services performed from FY2027 through FY2029, for a new not to exceed amount of $704,601.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,213–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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4. Contract No 32200032 Amendment: Administration of Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID), with the Downtown Berkeley Association
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend Contract No. 32200032 between the Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) and the City of Berkeley. This amendment intends to modify the existing Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount of the contract to allow all pass-through amounts collected on behalf of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID) above the existing NTE amount to be paid to the DBA when received. This amendment to the contract with the DBA will increase the contract amount by $1,408,096 for a new contract amount NTE $8,693,353.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,214–N.S.
5. Contract No 32600096 Amendment: Administration of the Elmwood Business Improvement District (Elmwood Business Association)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend Contract No. 32600096 between the Elmwood Business Association and the City of Berkeley. This amendment intends to modify the existing Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount of the contract by increasing it to $50,000 (from $30,000) to align with additional collections anticipated due to the expansion of the boundary of the Elmwood Business Improvement District (BID).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,215–N.S.
6. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on April 14, 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: $817,901 - Various Funds
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
Consent Calendar
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7. Revenue Contract: Department of Health Care Services Performance Contract for City of Berkeley for Behavioral Health Services Act From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and any amendments with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of approximately $10,000,000 each year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, (FY 2027 – 2029) for the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG), and Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) programs and county provision of community mental health services pursuant to the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,216–N.S.
8. Contract No. 32200185 Amendment: Sonya Dublin Consulting to Provide Evaluation Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment and any subsequent amendments or extensions to Contract No. 32200185 with Sonya Dublin Consulting for evaluation services. The amendment would increase the contract amount by $62,400, for a total not-to- exceed amount of $171,600.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,217–N.S.
9. Contracts for On-Call Hardscape Installation and Repair Services at Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Facilities
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute on-call contracts and amendments for hardscape installation and repair services for a period of three years each with the following:
1. Redwood Engineering Construction, for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
2. Kerex Engineering, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
3. Calico California Constructores, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,218–N.S. (Redwood), Resolution No. 72,219– N.S. (Kerex), and Resolution No. 72,220–N.S. (Calico).
Consent Calendar
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10. Contracts for On-Call Painting and Repair Services at Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Facilities
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute on-call contracts and any amendments for painting and repair services for a period of three years each with the following:
1. Athen’s Painting & Commercial Coatings, Inc, for an amount not to exceed $300,000;
2. SDM Construction, for an amount not to exceed $300,000; and
3. Aiden’s Quality Painting, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,221–N.S. (Athen’s), Resolution No. 72,222–N.S. (SDM), and Resolution No. 72,223–N.S. (Aiden’s).
11. Contracts: Pavement and Safety Improvement/Program Management Consulting Services for Measure FF-funded Projects
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt eight Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts and any amendments with NCE, Pavement Engineering, Inc., Kittleson & Associates, Sanbell, Bureau Veritas, Cordoba Corporation, Alta Planning + Design, Inc. and Mark Thomas for on-call professional services for Measure FF-funded projects for the amounts listed below, each for a period not to exceed three years:
1. NCE for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000
2. Pavement Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000
3. Kittleson & Associates for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000
4. Sanbell for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000
5. Bureau Veritas for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
6. Cordoba Corporation for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
7. Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000
8. Mark Thomas for an amount not to exceed $800,000
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,224–N.S. (NCE), Resolution No. 72,225–N.S. (Pavement Engineering), Resolution No. 72,226–N.S. (Kittleson), Resolution No. 72,227–N.S. (Sanbell), Resolution No. 72,228–N.S. (Bureau Veritas), Resolution No. 72,229–N.S. (Cordoba), Resolution No. 72,230–N.S. (Alta Planning), and Resolution No. 72,231–N.S. (Mark Thomas).
Council Consent Items
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12. Referral to the City Manager and the Parks Commission the Request to Develop and Implement a Plan and Identify Budget to Rename City of Berkeley Locations, Events, and the City Holiday Currently Named for Cesar Chavez, and Engage with the Chavez/Huerta Commemoration Period Partners and Latinos Unidos de Berkeley to Bring Back to City Council Recommendations for How the City of Berkeley May Move Forward with a Name Changes That Will Continue to Honor the Legacy of Labor Organizing and Solidarity for Farm Workers and Recognize Farm Workers as the Backbone of America From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O’Keefe (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager and the Parks Commission the request to develop and implement a plan and identify budget to rename City of Berkeley locations, events, and the city holiday currently named for Cesar Chavez and engage with the Chavez/Huerta Commemoration Period partners and Latinos Unidos de Berkeley to bring back to City Council recommendations for how the City of Berkeley, may move forward with a name changes that will continue to honor the legacy of labor organizing and solidarity for farm workers and recognize farm workers as the backbone of America.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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13. Referral to Establish a Citywide Local Density Bonus Program to Facilitate Lower-Cost Ownership Homes (Condominiums) (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co- Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager to develop a citywide local density bonus modelled after the state density bonus that would incentivize new condominium development by allowing condo projects to take advantage of the same densities, bonuses, waivers, and concessions available under state density bonus law. Under the local density bonus, however, condo projects would be able to pay the current in-lieu affordable housing fee to the City’s Housing Trust Fund for all units, rather than create on-site for-sale below-market-rate condo units—a requirement under state density bonus law that renders larger-scale condo development infeasible. Further, the local density bonus shall consider concession rules that uphold the City's workforce standards. The fiscal and policy goals of this proposed local density bonus are to help stalled rental residential projects in our downtown reach feasibility as condo projects, which will provide affordable housing in-lieu fee revenue, property tax revenue, serve as an economic force multiplier for our downtown, and provide much-needed ownership opportunities for young families seeking a starter home and aging residents seeking to downsize. Further, the local density bonus should apply citywide or downtown or on San Pablo Avenue, considering the area(s) that is most feasible, and provide language for at least two options for applicability: 1) Projects that have vested prior to Jan. 1, 2025 only; and 2) All projects regardless of vesting date—and to consider a sunset date, or a progress report to help determine an appropriate sunset date.
The reason for providing these two options is so that Council may consider economic conditions and the number of stalled projects at the time that the ordinance is under consideration. And further, to consider removing the exemption on the first 5,000 square feet for the affordable housing in-lieu fee. Further, request information from staff on whether it is financially feasible and operationally possible to provide Affordable Housing Trust funding to provide for below-market-rate condos on site.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item to the City Council with a qualified positive recommendation and with the recommendation revised to read as follows: Refer to the City Manager to develop a citywide local density bonus modelled after the state density bonus that would incentivize new condominium development by allowing condo projects to take advantage of the same densities, bonuses, waivers, and concessions available under state density bonus law. Under the local density bonus, however, condo projects would be able to pay the current in- lieu affordable housing fee to the City’s Housing Trust Fund for all units, rather than create on-site for-sale below-market-rate condo units—a requirement under state density bonus law that renders larger-scale condo development infeasible. The fiscal and policy goals of this proposed citywide local density bonus are to help stalled rental residential projects in our downtown reach feasibility as condo projects, which will provide affordable housing in-lieu fee revenue, property tax revenue, serve as an economic force multiplier for our downtown, and provide much-needed ownership opportunities for young families seeking a starter home and aging residents seeking Council Consent Items
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to downsize. Further, the local density bonus should apply citywide or downtown and provide language for at least two options for applicability: 1. Projects that have vested prior to January 1, 2025 only; and 2. All projects regardless of vesting date – and to consider a sunset date, or a progress report to help determine an appropriate sunset date. The reason for providing these two options is so that Council may consider economic conditions and the number of stalled projects at the time that the ordinance is under consideration. And further, to consider removing the exemption on the first 5,000 square feet for the affordable housing in-lieu fee. Further, information from staff on whether it is financially feasible and operationally possible to provide Affordable Housing Trust funding to provide for below-market rate condos on site.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110 Action: Approved recommendation as recommended by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee.
14. Kala Art 2026: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support Art Institute 2026.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Councilmember O’Keefe added as a co-sponsor. Adopted Resolution No. 72,232–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $150; Councilmember Lunaparra - $150; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $150; Councilmember O’Keefe - $200; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Mayor Ishii - $250.
Council Consent Items
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15. Celebración Cultural Sylvia Mendez (Spring Cultural Celebration) by the Sylvia Mendez School PTA: 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 funds, including $1,000 from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett, to the Sylvia Mendez Elementary School PTA to host a Spring Cultural Celebration event on April 26, 2026, on campus. 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 City Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,233–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Tregub - $150; Councilmember Lunaparra - $250; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember O’Keefe - $200; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Mayor Ishii - $250; Councilmember Taplin - $500.
16. Recommendation to Parks and Waterfront Commission to Explore the Naming of a Public Plaza in South Berkeley as Delores Cooper Plaza From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author)
Recommendation: Refer to the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission to explore naming of the public plaza located at the intersection of Adeline Street and Fairview Street within the Lorin District corridor in South Berkeley as Delores Cooper Plaza; including process and directive of coordinating implementation, historical preservation, such as signage, universal design, and public engagement with community partners to document Delores Cooper’s historic contributions to the City of Berkeley.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130 Action: Approved recommendation.
Council Consent Items
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17. Referral to the City Manager: Amendments to the Berkeley Green Code for Newly Constructed Buildings and Existing Construction (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Policy Committee)
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager the following: 1. Continued development of a Single Source Energy Margin (Single Margin) reach code for adoption; 2. Further analysis, for future consideration, of additional Green Building policy and operational measures, such as Flexible Path (FlexPath) and Air Conditioner to Heat Pump (AC2HP) provisions, and/or other applicable pathways; and3. Further streamlining, as feasible and appropriate, of the approval of certain Green Building equipment, systems, features, and processes for residential and residential-over-ground-floor-commercial construction. Consideration should be given to the establishment of an expedited permitting pathway for installations performed by contractors that participate in a California Division of Apprenticeship Standards-approved apprenticeship program in the applicable trade. As part of this ongoing work, the City Manager shall continue to examine the projected costs and potential savings, as applicable, associated with the referral; evaluate the complexity of compliance; and develop options to simplify requirements and reduce friction, particularly for smaller builders, developers, and homeowners.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item to council with a qualified positive recommendation with the provisions that the ongoing work reexamine projected costs, evaluate the complexity of compliance, and offer options for making it simpler and as low friction as possible particularly for smaller builders, developers, and homeowners.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Approved recommendation as recommended by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Policy Committee.
Action Calendar – Old Business
18. Mills Act Contract – 2845 Woolsey Street (Continued from March 24, 2026) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act contract with Michael Pearson and Annette Blum Pearson for the maintenance and restoration of a City Landmark property at 2845 Woolsey Street.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Action: Moved to Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 72,234–N.S.
Action Calendar – New Business
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19. Proposed Resolution Limiting Use of City Property to Authorized Uses That Further City Purposes and Protect Access to City Services From: City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution limiting the use of City property to authorized uses that further City purposes and protect access to City services. This policy will ensure that City assets are not misappropriated in a manner that inhibits access to City services and interferes with City programs and other purposes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
Action: 0 speakers. M/S/C (Blackaby/Tregub) to adopt Resolution No. 72,235–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
20. Amendments to BMC Title 3.24 (Landmarks Preservation Commission) to Revise Procedures for Designating Landmarks, Historic Districts and Structures of Merit and Incorporate Technical Edits
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the first reading of an ordinance amending BMC Title 3.24 (Landmarks Preservation Commission) to revise procedures for designating landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit, and to incorporate technical edits.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Lunaparra) to accept revised material from Councilmember Tregub on Item 20.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: 17 speakers. M/S/C (Taplin/O’Keefe) to
1) adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 8,005–N.S. as proposed by staff and incorporating the alternatives proposed by Councilmember Kesarwani; further amended as noted below:
• Add language in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from Councilmember Humbert regarding the 5-year term and other SB 330 provisions.
• Include new language from at the meeting to add paragraph 3. under
3.24.120(C) to read “If the property owner submits a formal zoning application for a wholly non-residential project on the subject property during the 5-year exception period, the exception period shall immediately terminate and the processing of any landmark designation may resume.”
• Amended to apply a 200-signature threshold in all circumstances 2) request a report from the City Manager in one year regarding the implementation of the new regulations.
Second reading scheduled for April 28, 2026.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – Tregub.
Information Reports
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21. Environment and Climate Commission 2026 Work Plan
From: Environment and Climate Commission
Contact: Sarah Moore, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7400 Action: Received and filed.
22. Bond Measure Subcommittee — Final Report
From: Parks and Waterfront Commission
Contact: Roger Miller, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 4 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Communications
Item #20: Amendments to BMC Title 3.24 (Landmarks Preservation Commission) to Revise Procedures for Designating Landmarks, Historic Districts and Structures of Merit and Incorporate Technical Edits
1. Isaac Warshauer
Flock Concerns
2. Ellen Ayres
3. Ying Su
4. Pamela Tellew
5. Arlene Owseichik
Upzoning
6. Dawn Thomas
7. David Salk
8. Julie Nachtwey (2)
9. Ellen Hahn
10. Shmuel Weissman
11. Margot Smith (2)
12. Penny Dedel
13. Nancy Bartell
14. Rocky Offner
15. Aimee Baldwin (6)
16. Gael Alcock
17. Yerasi Maeda
18. Henry Hieslmair
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19. Alex Wong
Hopkins St.
20. Kenny Yip
21. Joe Berry
22. Andrew and Melissa Little
23. Glenda
24. Tom Leonard
25. Jim Offel
26. Greg Hendricks
27. Gar Smith
28. Carol Hirth
29. Jennifer Willmann
30. Donna DeDiemar
31. Cindi Goldberg
32. Meryl Siegal
33. Howard Goldberg
34. Chris Hamilton
35. Lisa Oglesby
6th and Harrison
36. Craig Nagasawa
8th and Harrison
37. Daivd Blum
Renaming Park
38. Steve Schiller
Hardscape Assistance Request
39. Patrice Ignelzi
Career Fair Inquiry
40. Victoria Cho (2)
Property Tax Increases
41. Carol Henning
42. Joel Libove
Ohlone Greenway Project
43. Clifford Fred
Bearathon 2026
44. Rebecca Buss and Ojas Joshi
BAUASI
45. Blair Beekman (2)
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Becker Boards
46. Consuelo Tupper Hernandez on behalf of the La Pena Cultural Center
47. Grace Porras on behalf of Ciel Media
Restaurant Week
48. Jeffrey Church on behalf of Visit Berkeley
Housing Affordability
49. Stephen Alpert (3)
Daylighting Law
50. Shirley Kirsten (3)
Save City Money
51. Sara Sunstein
Paint/Electronics Drop Off
52. Cecelia Mautner and Philipp Gollner
Animal’s Rights
53. Richard Woods (2)
Sticky Traps
54. Josh Shoemaker
Formal Notice
55. Durant Safety Concern
Email Follow Up
56. Stephen Alpert (4)
Climate Engagement Data
57. Pei Zheng
Community Garden Fundraiser
58. Dan Alpert
Restaurant Inspection Results
59. David Lerman
Zachary’s Corner
60. Pat Kennedy
Measure FF
61. Wahid Amiri
62. Ray Yep, Margo Schueler, Larry Henry
63. Charles Siegal
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Community Voter Survey
64. Stephen Alpert (2)
Notice of Preparation
65. Emilia Marie Flin
Request for Services
66. Hector91 Phuentes
South Peninsula/Seawall
67. Noah Marcel Sudarsky
Berkeley Pier/Marina
68. Cheong-Tseng
69. Michael Evans
Ferry Project
70. Igor Serebryany
71. Kathryn Fisher
72. Kirk van Moon
In Memoriam
73. Henry Thomson
Veteran’s Concerns
74. Fiona Rawls
Safety Concern
75. Agata Fin
Sidewalk Repair
76. David Korman
Speed Cameras
77. Janet Stromberg
Pedestrian Button Outage
78. Alex S. Merenkov
Phones Out of Schools
79. Win Neubarth
Cedar Rose Park
80. Octavio Raygoza
Use of Force Policy Revision
81. Office of the Director of Police Accountability
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82. Nathan Mizell
Housing for Elders
83. Margot Smith
Proclamation Request
84. Yanky Bell
Resignation
85. Vanessa Cordova
No Right on Red
86. Riti Dhesi
Nature Center
87. Bunky m
Sidewalk Safety
88. Patrick Golier
Sanctuary Cities
89. Peter Yeung
Public Safety Concern
90. Moni T. Law
CalFresh Concerns
91. Diana Lane Jensen
Middle East Conflict
92. Goddess of the Hunt
93. Dorothea Dorenz (2)
94. Isabelle G
95. Sara Sadeghi
URLs
96. Russbumper (2)
97. Moni Law
Forwards
98. Hemptrez
99. Russbumper (3)
Newsletters
100. Russbumper (2)
101. Shelbi Walker
102. Visit Berkeley (2)
103. Downtown Berkeley Association
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104. Berkeley Art Center (3)
E-Scooters
105. Karen Gottdenker
106. Gladys Block
107. Annette Blackman
108. David Coolidge
109. Robert Borghese (10)
110. Carson Lepre (10)
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #14: Kala Art 2026: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
111. Supplemental agenda material submitted by Councilmember Terry Taplin
Item #20: Amendments to BMC Title 3.24 (Landmarks Preservation Commission) to Revise Procedures for Designating Landmarks, Historic Districts and Structures of Merit and Incorporate Technical Edits
112. Isaac Warshauer on behalf of the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association 113. Diane Lynch
114. Jerri Holan
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #11: Contracts: Pavement and Safety Improvement/Program Management Consulting Services for Measure FF-funded Projects
115. Kelly Hammargen
Item #13: Referral to Establish a Citywide Local Density Bonus Program to Facilitate Lower-Cost Ownership Homes (Condominiums) (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
116. Durant Safety Concern
Item #17: Referral to the City Manager: Amendments to the Berkeley Green Code for Newly Constructed Buildings and Existing Construction (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Policy Committee)
117. Maxwell Davis on behalf of the Sierra Club
Item #18: Mills Act Contract – 2845 Woolsey Street (Continued from March 24, 2026) 118. Mike and Annette
Item #20: Amendments to BMC Title 3.24 (Landmarks Preservation Commission) to Revise Procedures for Designating Landmarks, Historic Districts and Structures of Merit and Incorporate Technical Edits
119. Supplemental agenda material submitted by Councilmember Mark Humbert and Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani
120. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Igor Tregub 121. Susan Moon
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Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #13: Referral to Establish a Citywide Local Density Bonus Program to Facilitate Lower-Cost Ownership Homes (Condominiums) (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
122. Marilyn Simons
123. Bruce H. Feingold
Action Calendar
Item #18: Mills Act Contract – 2845 Woolsey Street (Continued from March 24, 2026) 124. Presentation submitted by the Planning Department
Item #19: Proposed Resolution Limiting Use of City Property to Authorized Uses That Further City Purposes and Protect Access to City Services 125. Presentation submitted by the City Attorney’s Office Item #20: Amendments to BMC Title 3.24 (Landmarks Preservation Commission) to Revise Procedures for Designating Landmarks, Historic Districts and Structures of Merit and Incorporate Technical Edits
126. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Igor Tregub 127. Presentation submitted by the Planning Department
128. Isaac Warshauer
129. Gregory Kalkanis