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ANNOTATED AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
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: 6:26 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 Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2026
2. Recognition of the Willard Park Clubhouse Replacement Project – Award of Excellence Recipient City Manager Comments:
The City Manager noted that the Bike Plan will be on the June 9, 2026 agenda.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 9 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 21 speakers.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.
Vote: All Ayes.
Consent Calendar
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1. Amendment: FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance amending the FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,993–N.S. for fiscal year 2026 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2025 funding and other adjustments in the amount of $17,362,804 (gross) and $16,419,776 (net).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,010–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 9, 2026.
2. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of April 14, 2026 (regular), April 20, 2026 (closed), April 21, 2026 (regular), and April 28, 2026 (regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
3. 2026 Records Retention Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the revised Records Retention Schedule in compliance with the City’s Records Management Program and rescinding Resolution No. 68,661-N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,270–N.S.
4. Contract: Granicus for Short-Term Rental Monitoring and Tax Compliance From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Granicus for short-term rental monitoring and tax compliance in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for the term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029 with an option to extend 2 years for an additional $350,000 for a total NTE amount of $800,000. The City will piggyback off OMNIA cooperative agreement Region 14 ESC – TX 159768
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,271–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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5. New Contract: First Shield Security for Citywide Security Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with First Shield Security to provide security services at various City locations and facilities in an amount not to exceed $3,080,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 with two one-year options for a total of 5 years and a total not to exceed $5,207,000 including a $600,000 contingency and subject to the City’s annual budget appropriation process.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,272–N.S.
6. Joint Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing in People’s Park at 2556 Haste St.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions approving the following actions in support of a Homekey+ program funding allocation by: 1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to prepare and submit a joint application with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department’s Homekey+ program for the Supportive Housing in People’s Park project, which will provide permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions for the City’s participation in HCD’s Homekey+ program, including entering into HCD’s Standard Agreement and any amendments. 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements necessary to effectuate these actions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,273–N.S. (Approval to Submit Application), Resolution No. 72,274–N.S. (Authorizing Application) – including revisions in Supplemental Communications Packet #1 from Health, Housing, and Community Services Department.
Consent Calendar
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7. Joint Homekey+ Application for Insight Housing’s North Berkeley BART Permanent Supportive Housing Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions approving the following actions in support of a Homekey+ program funding allocation by: 1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to prepare and submit a joint application with Insight Housing (Insight) to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department’s Homekey+ program for the North Berkeley BART (NBB) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project, which will provide permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions for the City’s participation in HCD’s Homekey+ program, including entering into HCD’s Standard Agreement and any amendments. 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements necessary to effectuate these actions.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,275–N.S. (Approval to Submit Application), Resolution No. 72,276–N.S. (Authorizing Application).
8. Amendment to BMC Chapter 2.100 to Subject Pepper Spray to the Approval and Reporting Requirements of the Police Equipment Ordinance From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 2.100.040 to add pepper spray to the list of police equipment subject to the approval processes and reporting requirements defined in Chapter
12.8 of the California Government Code and BMC Chapter 2.100, and to require reporting on the administration of first aid following each use of pepper spray.
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,011–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 9, 2026.
9. ***Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** 2026 Bicycle Plan Update From: City Manager
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Consent Calendar
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10. Contract: B Bros Construction, Inc. for South Berkeley Senior Center Water Heater Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the South Berkeley Senior Center Water Heater Replacement Project (Specification No. 26-11781-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 $578,514 which includes a contingency of $96,419 for the term of June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Financial Implications: Measure T1 Fund - $578,514
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,277–N.S.
11. Contract: Bay Construction Co. for Transfer Station Aboveground Storage Tank
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for Transfer Station Aboveground Storage Tank (Project), Specification No. 25-11733-C; and 2. Accepting the bid of Bay Construction Co. 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 $654,636, which includes a contingency of $109,106.
Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund - $765,600
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,278–N.S.
12. Contract: Bay Construction for Public Safety Building Jail Automation Upgrades
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for Public Safety Building Automation Upgrades; and 2. Accepting the bid of Bay Construction as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorize 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 $1,308,973, which includes a contingency of $218,162.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,279–N.S.
Consent Calendar
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13. Draft Update to the Bike Plan
From: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
Recommendation: Direct staff to modify and revise the Draft Update to the Bike Plan dated July 29, 2025, to take into consideration recommendations from the DFSC outlined in the report.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Keith May, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-3473 Action: Approved recommendation.
14. Recommendation to Add Three Ceremonial Street Name Signs in honor of Daniel Ellsberg on Kittredge Street
From: Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to install three ceremonial street name signs, saying Daniel Ellsberg Way, in honor of Daniel Ellsberg on Kittredge Street — one at each of the southwest corners of Kittredge at Milvia Street, Kittredge at Harold Way and Kittredge at Fulton Street.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Helmbrecht, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6300 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,280–N.S.
Council Consent Items
15. Referral to Incorporate Food Insecurity as a Funded Category in Future Community Agency Grant Funding Cycles (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee)
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Referral to the City Manager to establish food insecurity as a funded category for the next Community Agency RFP process which will be released roughly late summer, 2027 through early 2028, and for subsequent funding cycles to ensure city funds are permanently allocated to address this key priority and maximize sustainability for relevant non-profits.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the item to Council with a positive recommendation as amended to establish food insecurity as a funded category for the next community agency RFP process.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110 Action: Councilmember Tregub and Mayor Ishii added as co-sponsors. Approved recommendation as recommended by the Budget & Finance Committee.
Council Consent Items
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16. Berkeley Humane’s 12th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support Berkeley Humane’s 12th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser.
Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $500 Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,281–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Tregub - $100; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $200; Mayor Ishii - $250.
17. 100 Black Men of the Bay Area’s Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet:
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support 100 Black Men of the Bay Area’s Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet.
Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $500 Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,282–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Tregub - $100; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Humbert - $100; Councilmember Blackaby - $500; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $250; Mayor Ishii - $250.
Council Consent Items
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18. Berkeley Flea Market Art Walk Event: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author)
Recommendation: Approve the expenditure of funds, including $1,000 from Councilmember Bartlett for the Grand Opening of the South Berkeley Flea Market at Ashby BART (organized by Community Services United, 501(c)3), with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Bartlett and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,283–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Tregub - $100; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Councilmember Humbert - $100; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Taplin - $500; Mayor Ishii - $250.
19. Berkeley Rotary Endowment Education and Community Welfare Support:
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Berkeley Rotary Endowment
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including contributions of $250 from Mayor Ishii and Councilmembers O’Keefe, Taplin, and Tregub, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the Berkeley Rotary Endowment with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund. The relinquished funds will help the Berkeley Rotary Endowment to raise funds for their RotaCare Health Clinic, 4-year collegiate scholarship program, supportive housing and hygiene kit programs. In previous years, funds were raised in tandem with and through the Taste of Downtown Berkeley event.
Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $500 Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,284–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Humbert - $100; Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Bartlett - $150.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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20. Re-Establishment of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing on the establishment of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID or “the District”), and upon conclusion if no majority protest exists after tabulation of assessment ballots, adopt two Resolutions:
1. Re-establishing the Downtown Berkeley Property based Business Improvement District (DPBID) for the ten-year period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2036, with operations to occur over the ten-calendar year period beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2036 and levying assessments on properties within the District for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source contract and any amendments with the Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) to pass-through all DPBID funds received to support Downtown revitalization and implement the DPBID Management District Plan for an anticipated amount of $33,558,899 for the ten-year period of January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2036 (FYs 27-36). If additional funds are received above the anticipated amount, those pass-through monies collected on behalf of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID) in Fund 786 above the anticipated amount are also to be paid to the DBA when received.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 5 speakers.
M/S/C (Taplin/Humbert) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Kesarwani) to adopt Resolution No. 72,285–N.S. (Re- establishing the DPBID) and Resolution No. 72,286–N.S. (Contract with DBA).
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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21. Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Biennial Budget and Proposed Biennial Budget Public Hearing #1
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Accept the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028 Biennial Budget for review and consideration by the City Council, conduct Public Hearing No. 1 on the Proposed Budget, and final adoption for June 23, 2026.
Financial Implications: see report
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Kesarwani) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:45 p.m.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – Taplin.
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 22 speakers.
M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: Presentation made by the Budget Manager and Deputy City Manager.
Council discussion and questions followed.
22. Animal Care Services Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution modifying the Animal Care Services fee schedule by changing existing fees and adopting new fees, and rescinding Resolution No. 66,174-N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 72,287–N.S. amended to remove the three fees for 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year senior-owned, altered animal licenses, from the final fee schedule.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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23. Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement Fee Schedule From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution adopting the proposed Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement fee schedule.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Blackaby/Taplin) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Lunaparra) to adopt Resolution No. 72,288–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
24. Changes to the Environmental Health Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving revisions to the fee schedule for the Environmental Health Division (EHD) effective July 1, 2026, and, 2. Rescinding Resolution No. 71,354-N.S. effective July 1, 2026.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100
Action: Item 24 public hearing continued to June 9, 2026.
25. Fees: Health, Housing, and Community Services Facility Rental Fees From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: 1. Establishing increased fees for facility rental rates for the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department, and 2. rescinding Resolution No. 67,044–N.S.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Lunaparra/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Lunaparra) to adopt Resolution No. 72,289–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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26. Changes to Selected Recreation 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. 72,094-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. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Lunaparra/Humbert) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 72,290–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
27. Changes to the Planning and Development Fee Schedule From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution effective July 1, 2026: 1. Approving revisions to the fee schedule for the Planning and Development Department, to increase fees on certain building and zoning permits to cover technology for permitting and other processes, and for zoning policy development, for new address assignment applications, for landmark initiation applications, for required training for building code administration, and for other revisions and clarifications as specified; and 2. Rescinding previous fee schedule Resolution Nos. 71,834-N.S. and 71,973-N.S.; and 3. Rescinding building valuation Resolution No. 67,047-N.S.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers.
M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Lunaparra/Tregub) to adopt Resolution No. 72,291–N.S.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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28. Repeal and Reenact Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 14.52 to Adjust the goBerkeley Parking Management Program; Change Parking Permit Fees; Establish a New Schedule for Parking Violations, Fines, and Late Payment Penalties; and Rescind Resolution No. 71,627-N.S.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion:
1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code chapter 14.52, “Parking Meters,” to enable the following changes: a. Extend parking meter operating hours to 8 p.m. citywide; b. Operate parking meters, pay stations, and parking enforcement on Sundays. c. Expand meter zones to new high- demand areas; d. Authorize a transition to cashless parking meters and/or pay stations in the future; and
2. Adopt a Resolution to pass through parking meter costs currently paid by the City to a transparent transaction charge paid by the customer; and
3. Adopt a Resolution implementing a new FY 2028 fee schedule for Residential Parking Permit fees; and
4. Adopt a Resolution updating the Schedule of Parking Violations and Fines; and rescinding Resolution No. 71,627-N.S. (Parking Violations and Fines).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Item 28 public hearing continued to June 9, 2026.
29. Zero Waste Plan Checks and Compliance Inspections Fees From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing new cost recovery fees in the Public Works Department’s Zero Waste Plan Check and Compliance Inspections; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to collect such fees to recover staffing costs.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Action: Item 29 public hearing continued to June 9, 2026. (Item includes revised materials)
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Humbert) to continue the public hearings for Item 24, Item 28, and Item 29 to the June 9, 2026 meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Information Reports
30. FY 2026 Second Quarter Investment Report: Ended December 31, 2025 From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Received and filed.
Information Reports
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31. Section 115 Trust Investment Report for FY 2025 Ended June 30, 2025 From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Received and filed.
32. ***Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** 2026 Health Plan Changes From: City Manager
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 4 speakers.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Tregub) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 11:36 p.m.
Communications
Item 21: Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Biennial Budget and Proposed Biennial Budget Public Hearing #1
1. Samantha Johnston
Throne Restrooms
2. Nicole Stone
3. Gregory Turner
4. Deirdre Murphy
5. James Rowe
6. Elliot Davis
7. Steven Jordan
8. Stefan Kaiter-Snyder
9. Andrea Limbrick (2)
10. Fernanda Rossi
11. Norman Gusner
12. Sana Keshtkaran
13. Daniel McChesney-Young
14. Anna Huff
15. Amy Berry Brockbank
16. Richard
17. Taylor Conditi
18. Eve Siegel & William Strawn
19. Charlie King
20. Mick Lim
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21. Gail Whang
22. Gloria Lawson
23. Frances Holt
24. Jonathan Holt
25. Emme Clark (2)
26. Debbie Cooper
27. Caitlin Cotter
28. Ann Korchin
Up-Zoning and Zoning
29. Katie Mckee
30. Bruce H. Feingold
31. Emily Phillips
32. Summer Brenner
33. Elizabeth Rico
34. Harrison
35. Julia Bourland
36. Sarah Finnegan
37. Mary Mathaisell
38. Sasha Futran
San Francisco Mime Troupe
39. Kathleen Antonia
40. Matt Cantor
41. Lily Kelly
42. Deborah C. Segal
43. Julia Luckenbill
44. David Seabury
45. Gail Chiarello
46. Samuella Smith Fredman
47. Jessica Fong
48. Gail Levin
49. Sue VanHattum
50. Tavis Kammet
51. Adam
52. Leslie Firestone
53. Lee Trampleasure
54. Kristine Anstine
55. Beck Cowles
56. Terri Wilde
57. Vivian Taube
58. Margot Smith
59. Linda Franklin
60. Cory Kahane
61. Marge Sussman
62. Nick & Sue Jones
63. Julia Cato
64. Ruth Rogow
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65. Deborah Brooks
66. Mahalia Ryba
67. Joan Finton Baumrind
68. Ramona Rubin
69. Sarah Holmes
70. Jay Manley
71. Erich Lindemann
Ferry Project
72. Casilda Rubio
73. Paul Kamen (2)
EMBER/Zone Zero
74. Cindy Larson
75. Vanessa Cordova
Repaving Request
76. Terrence Salonga (5)
Marina Trail
77. Dave Mandel (2)
UC Berkeley Student Partnership
78. Parth and Team Claro
2026 Solano Stroll
79. Alene Pearson
BMR Rent Calculation
80. Alex Merenkov
Rent Board Registration Fees
81. Deirdre Duhan
Parking on 4th Street
82. Cecelia Mautner
Information Request Concerns
83. Stacy Smith
Posters Near Solano Avenue
84. Stephen Alpert
Notice of Case Closure
85. Jessica Cardenas
Mediation Request – 2626 Ashby Ave
86. Caryn Millar for Bruce Millar
Request for ADA Parking
87. Sabrina Sierra & the Alchemy team
Housing Affordability
88. Stephen Alpert (2)
Pedestrian Safety Concerns
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89. Shirley Kirsten
Local Events and Invitations
90. Not Loud Concerts
91. Amy Miller, on behalf of Scientific Adventures for Girls
92. Julie Nachtwey
E-Scotters
93. Carson Lepre
94. Robert Borghese
Societal Concerns
95. Jodi Schiller (3)
Links and Forwards
96. russbumper (9)
97. crustyrusty
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Item #6: Joint Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing in People’s Park at 2556 Haste St.
98. Revised agenda material submitted by the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department
Item #29: Zero Waste Plan Checks and Compliance Inspections Fees
99. Supplemental agenda material submitted by the Public Works Department Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item 3: 2026 Records Retention Schedule
100. Joel Myerson
Item 7: Joint Homekey+ Application for Insight Housing’s North Berkeley BART Permanent Supportive Housing Project
101. David Lerman
Item 20: Re-Establishment of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District
102. Steven Schuyler
Item 21: Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Biennial Budget and Proposed Biennial Budget Public Hearing #1
103. Supplemental material submitted by Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager 104. Community Health Commission
105. Homeless Services Panel of Experts
106. Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission
107. Henry DeNero, on behalf of the Berkeley FireSafe Council 108. Tres Lundquist
109. Luz Buitrago
110. Steven Fruhwirth
111. Rob and Alex Katzenstein
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112. Hannah Shafsky
113. Brian Shillinglaw
114. Karen Harber
115. Kiley Libuit
116. Joan Lester
117. Stephanie Henkle
118. Jane Hausauer
119. Carol Curtis
120. Kamala Visweswaran
121. Carol Reitan
122. Jane Terjung
123. Firouzeh Nourzad
124. 6 similarly worded letters
Item 28: Repeal and Reenact Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 14.52 to Adjust the goBerkeley Parking Management Program; Change Parking Permit Fees; Establish a New Schedule for Parking Violations, Fines, and Late Payment Penalties; and Rescind Resolution No. 71,627-N.S.
125. Rachel Bradley
126. Margot Smith (3)
127. Michael Katz (2)
128. Joel Myerson
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #6: Joint Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing in People’s Park at 2556 Haste St.
129. Stephanie Thomas
Action Calendar
Item #21: Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Biennial Budget and Proposed Biennial Budget Public Hearing #1
130. Virginia Browning (2)
131. Alex Knox
132. Geoff
133. Gregory Kalkanis
134. Jane Fulton Suri
135. Karen Lou
136. Gisela Insuaste
137. Joe Zitomer
138. Alan Schoefeld (2)
139. Joan Wilson
140. Robin Hollenberg
141. Carolyn West
142. Sue Von Baeyer
143. Susan McKay
144. Mike and Patricia Henry
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145. Lota Rygiel
146. Da Aut
147. Yen Trac
148. Sabeeha Merchant
149. Margot Murtaugh
150. Leslie Winokur
151. Charlotte and Gil Ferrey
152. Sarah Siefke
153. Corey Busay
154. Miriam Nathanson
155. Richard A. Laden and Marie-Paule Laden
156. Leah Rosenthal
157. Melissa diSessa (2)
158. Karen Holtermann
159. Jeff Bloomfield
160. Les Guliasi
161. Geoffrey B Saxe
162. Joan Schoenfeld
163. Dorit S. Hochbaum
Item #24: Changes to the Environmental Health Fee Schedule 164. Beth Roessner on behalf of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Item #28: Repeal and Reenact Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 14.52 to Adjust the goBerkeley Parking Management Program; Change Parking Permit Fees; Establish a New Schedule for Parking Violations, Fines, and Late Payment Penalties; and Rescind Resolution No. 71,627-N.S.
165. Presentation submitted by the Public Works Department 166. Casey Passmore
Item #29: Zero Waste Plan Checks and Compliance Inspections Fees 167. Presentation submitted by the Public Works Department Miscellaneous
168. Unknown