Agenda packet — Berkeley City Council, June 30, 2026 (part 1 of 27)

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 REVISED AGENDA Page 1

REVISED AGENDA
(REVISED TO ADD A TELECONFERENCE LOCATION)

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 30, 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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in -person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 165 787 0906. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B -TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream.

All Council meetings are recorded.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953 . Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and State Law, the presiding officer may remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. Prior to removing an individual, the presiding officer shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The presiding officer may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive behavior. “Disrupting” means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to, a failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by a legislative body, or engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $5 00 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

The above contribution disclosures and restrictions do not apply when the proceeding is competitively bid, or involves a personnel or labor contract. For more information, see Government Code Section 84308.

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call:

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: In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.

City Manager Comments: The City Manager may make announcements or provide information to the City Council in the form of an oral report. The Council will not take action on such items but may request the City Manager place a report on a future agenda for discussion.

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: Up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda. If five or fewer persons are identified to provide non-agenda comment, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each. If more than five persons are selected to address matters not on the Council agenda, each person selected will be allotted one minute each.

In-person attendees wishing to address the Council on matters not on the Council agenda during the initial ten-minute period for such comment, must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk in person at the meeting location and prior to the moment that the Presiding Officer calls for public comment on non - agenda items. Remote attendees must raise their hand in the videoconference application when the Presiding Officer calls for non-agenda speakers. The first five raised hands on the videoconference application will be selected to speak and the first five cards drawn at the meeting will be selected to speak. The number of in-person and remote speakers selected may be adjusted by the Presiding Officer if fewer than five speakers from either format are identified.

The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda.

Public Comment by Employee Unions (first regular meeting of the month): This period of public comment is reserved for officially designated representatives of City of Berkeley employee unions, with five minutes allocated per union if representatives of three or fewer unions wish to speak and up to three minutes per union if representatives of four or more unions wish to speak.

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Consent Calendar
The Council will first determine whether to move items on the agenda for “Action” or “Information” to the “Consent Calendar”, or move “Consent Calendar” items to “Action.” Three members of the City Council must agree to pull an item from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar for it to move to Action.

Items that remain on the “Consent Calendar” are voted on in one motion as a group. “Information” items are not discussed or acted upon at the Council meeting unless they are moved to “Action” or “Consent ”.

No additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar once public comment has commenced. At any time during, or immediately after, public comment on Information and Consent items, any Councilmember may move any Information or Consent item to “Action.” Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion.

For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.

Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: The Council will take public comment on any items that are either on the amended Consent Calendar or the Information Calendar. If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking on an individual agenda item, each speaker may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may, with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue, allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue. A speaker may only speak once during the period for public comment on Consent Calendar and Information items.

Additional information regarding public comment by City of Berkeley employees and interns: Employees and interns of the City of Berkeley, although not required, are encouraged to identify themselves as such, the department in which they work and state whether they are speaking as an individual or in their official capacity when addressing the Council in open session or workshops.

Consent Calendar

1. 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: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,012-N.S. 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.

First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – Bartlett.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

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Consent Calendar
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2. FY 2027 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Relief Act of 2024 (Measure X)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,013-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for the Library Relief Act of 2024, approved by Berkeley voters in the November 2024 election, for funding the provision of Library Services in the City of Berkeley at $0.06297 (6.297 cents) per square foot for dwelling units and $0.09446 (9.446 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

3. FY 2027 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Services From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,014-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the provision of Library Services in the City of Berkeley at $0.3128 (31.28 cents) per square foot for dwelling units and $0.4729 (47.29 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

4. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,015-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.9168 (91.68 cents) per square foot of improvements.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

5. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G, S & I)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,016-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate funding the debt service on the 2015 consolidation of Measures G, S and I (General Obligation Bonds - Elections of 1992, 1996 and 2002) at 0.0075%.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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Consent Calendar
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6. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,017-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate funding the debt service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018) at 0.0200%.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

7. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,018-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency services for the disabled at $0.02339 (2.339 cents) per square foot of improvements.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

8. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,019-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness in the City of Berkeley at the rate of $0.07026 (7.026 cents) per square foot of improvements for dwelling units and setting the rate for all other property at $0.10634 (10.634 cents) per square foot of improvements.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300, David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981- 3473

9. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,020-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) in the City of Berkeley at the annual tax rate of $0.13633 (13.633 cents) per square foot of improvements.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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Consent Calendar
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10. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,021-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency medical services to Berkeley residents at $0.0492 (4.92 cents) per square foot of improvements.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

11. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016 Election) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,022-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate funding the debt service on the Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0140%.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

12. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,023-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding all improvements for the maintenance of parks, City trees, and landscaping in the City of Berkeley at $0.2783 (27.83 cents) per square foot of improvements.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

13. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,024-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the debt service on the Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election) at 0.0035%.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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Consent Calendar
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14. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) (Measure FF)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,025-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS), otherwise known as Measure FF, at an annual rate of $0.17842 per square foot of dwelling unit improvements and $0.26238 per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional improvements.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

15. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,026-N.S. setting the FY 2026 tax rate funding the debt service on the Street and Integrated Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012) at 0.0040%.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

16. Utility Easements for East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Water Meters at 80 and 90 Bolivar Drive
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,027-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to grant utility easements for two East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) water meters at City-owned buildings at 80 and 90 Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

17. Transactions and Use (Sales) General Tax Measure on the November 3, 2026 Ballot
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,028-N.S. authorizing a one-half of one percent (0.5%) transactions and use (sales) tax for general municipal purposes, bringing the aggregate sales tax rate in Berkeley to 10.75%, and finding that the proposed measure is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager, (510) 981-7000 Rev - 7
Consent Calendar
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18. Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of May 4, 2026 (closed), May 7, 2026 (special), May 11, 2026 (closed), May 12, 2026 (closed and regular), and May 19, 2026 (special and regular).

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

19. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 30, 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: - General Fund - $2,408,500
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

20. 2027 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the 2027 tax rate (effective January 1, 2027) for the transportation network company at the following rates: 65.1005 cents on the user for each prearranged trip that originates in the City that is not part of a pooled prearranged trip and 31.7889 for each pooled prearranged trip on each user who arranges each prearranged trip that originates in the City and which comprises part of the pooled prearranged trip.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

21. Appropriations Limit for FY 2027
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the appropriations limit at $420,156,522 for FY 2027 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California based on the calculations for the appropriations limit.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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Consent Calendar
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22. FY 2027 State Code Revision, Reaffirming the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the changes to the Investment Policy to comply with updated state codes, reaffirm the Investment Policy, and confirm the delegation of investment authority to the Director of Finance to make investments for FY 2027.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

23. Contract No. 105921-1 Amendment: TruePoint Solutions, LLC dba GovPath for Professional Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend Contract No. 105921-1 with GovPath (TruePoint Solutions, LLC) for professional services, increasing the amount by $180,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,657,200
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

24. Donation from Mary Parker, MD
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,000 from Mary Parker, MD in appreciation of the Berkeley Fire Department.

Financial Implications: General Fund - $2,000 (Donation) Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

25. Contract: Extension of Emergency Medical Services Agreements with the County of Alameda
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute up to three one-year extensions of the following contracts, exercisable by mutual agreement of the City and Alameda County: 1. Emergency Medical Services First Responder Advanced Life Support (FRALS) Services Agreement between the City of Berkeley and the County of Alameda; and 2. Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Transport Services Agreement between the City of Berkeley and the County of Alameda.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

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Consent Calendar
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26. Revenue Contracts: Senior Center Activities & Supportive Services - Case Management, Aging Services Programs, Fiscal Years 2027 - 2030 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funding and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with Alameda County. This funding will support senior center activities and supportive case management services for Berkeley seniors from Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2030 (FY 2027 - FY 2030) in the following projected annual amounts:
a. Senior Center Activities in an annual projected amount of $79,046; and b. Supportive Services – Case Management in an annual projected amount of $149,994.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

27. Revenue Contract Amendments: Nutrition and Family Caregiver Support Programs, Aging Services Programs, Fiscal Year 2027
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute contract amendments with Alameda County to accept funding and provide congregate and home-delivered meals, and family caregiver support to seniors for the first half of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027) in the following projected amounts:
a. Congregate Meals in a projected amount of $70,500;
b. Home Delivered Meals in a projected amount of $88,096; and c. Family Caregiver Support Program in a projected amount of $49,764.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

28. Contract No. 32500126 Amendment: City Data Services, LLC for an upgraded Community Agency Contract Administration and Monitoring System From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend Contract No. 32500126 with City Data Services, LLC for an upgraded community agency contract administration and monitoring system used by the Health, Housing and Community Services Department (HHCS) for an increase of $22,460 and a new contract not to exceed amount of $188,540.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

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Consent Calendar
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29. North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing Projects – Additional Predevelopment Funding and Ownership Change
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the change of the owner and controlling agency for North Berkeley BART projects from BRIDGE Housing Corporation (BRIDGE) to East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) or their affiliate and Insight Housing (Insight) or their affiliate; 2. Reapproving the funding reservations for the North Berkeley BART (NBB) affordable housing projects as follows; a. $9,010,000 for the NBB Lot A Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project; b. $11,563,636 for the NBB Lot B EBALDC project; and c. $5,926,364 for the NBB Lot D EBALDC project; 3. Approving an increase of $3,358,072 in predevelopment advances, for a total of $8,358,072 from the previously authorized NBB funding reservation, to support predevelopment activities for the affordable housing projects as follows: a. $2,464,233 for the NBB Lot A PSH project; and b. $4,132,816 for the NBB Lot B EBALDC project; c. $1,761,023 for the NBB Lot D EBALDC project; and 4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents to effectuate this action.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

30. Extend Term of 2011-2026 Community Workforce Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council for City Construction Projects From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a six-month extension to the current Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County (BTCA) through December 31, 2026.

Financial Implications: See report.

Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

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Consent Calendar
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31. Establish the Job Classification and Pay Scale for Firefighter EMT, Add Firefighter Paramedic and Firefighter EMT to Personnel Rules and Regulations Section 9.03 Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Personnel Action, and Revise Section 33, Probationary Period of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Berkeley and Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, I.A.F.F.

Local 1227
From: City Manager
Recommendation:

1. Adopt a Resolution to establish job classification and pay scale for Firefighter EMT.

2. Adopt a Resolution to add Firefighter Paramedic and Firefighter EMT to Personnel Rules and Regulations Section 9.03 Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Personnel Action.

3. Adopt a Resolution to revise Section 33, Probationary Period of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Berkeley and Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, I.A.F.F. Local 1227.

Financial Implications: None.

Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

32. Contract: Downtown Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with the Downtown Berkeley YMCA in the amount of $174,528 for fitness center memberships for City employees for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: Various Funds - $174,528
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

33. Adopt Resolution Approving Historical Publicly Available Pay Schedules From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving historical publicly available pay schedules, pursuant to the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL), the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR).

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

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Consent Calendar
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34. Contract: Redwood Engineering Construction for Cedar Rose Park 5-12 Playground Renovation and Site Improvements
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Cedar Rose Park 5-12 Playground Renovation and Site Improvements Project; and 2. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Redwood Engineering Construction; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extentions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, with Redwood Engineering Construction, for the Cedar Rose Park 5-12 Playground Renovation and Site Improvements Project at 1300 Rose Street, in an amount not to exceed $1,715,866 which includes a contract amount of $1,429,888 and a 20% contingency in the amount of $285,978.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

35. Contract No. 32300127 Amendment: AE3 Partners, Inc. for Architectural Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32300127 with AE3 Partners, Inc. for Architectural Services for the African American Holistic Resources Center project, increasing the amount by $700,000 for an amended total amount not to exceed $1,600,000 and extend the contract term from December 31, 2027 to June 30, 2029.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

36. License Agreement with Masaba, LLC dba Roaming Bean Coffee at the Berkeley Waterfront
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Masaba, LLC to operate a concession stand at the South Cove area of the Berkeley Waterfront, near 124 University Avenue. The license term is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026 and end on February 28, 2035.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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Council Consent Items
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37. Replenishing Business Damage Mitigation Fund: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $10,000 per Councilmember including $10,000 from Mayor Ishii and $500 from Councilmember Tregub to the Downtown Berkeley Association, the administrator for the Business Damage Mitigation Fund, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for the purpose of providing the resources needed to support local small businesses who experience property damages (including vandalism), from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Ishii, Councilmember Tregub and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100

38. Berkeley Nikkei Senior Center: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund
From: Mayor Ishii (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $2500 per Councilmember including $2500 from Mayor Ishii to the Berkeley Nikkei Senior Center for their End of the Year Celebration on December 12 with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Ishii and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100

39. Little Free Store + Community Services United Clean-up & Mural Painting Community Party - 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 $500 from the discretionary Council Office Budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett, for the Little Free Store + Community Services United Clean-up & Mural Painting Community Party event on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, to fund food and material supplies for the event. 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 Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130

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40. Adopt a position of Support for California Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Arreguín):

Housing Development: Density Bonus: Labor Standards (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a position of support for California Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Arreguín), which would clarify that developers may not use concessions or incentives under California’s Density Bonus Law to waive or reduce local labor standards relating to wages, apprenticeship requirements, healthcare benefits, or working conditions, and distribute copies to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Jesse Arreguín, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks to support its passage.

Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the item to the City Council with a qualified positive recommendation to approve the item including the revisions proposed by the author to remove the resolution and include a letter of support.

Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

41. Zero Empty Spaces in Downtown Berkeley: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $2500 per Councilmember including $300 from Councilmember Tregub and $2500 from Mayor Ishii to the Downtown Berkeley Association, the facilitator for the Zero Empty Spaces activation, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for the purpose of supporting the temporary affordable working artist studio activation in Downtown Berkeley in the former Half Price Books location (on Shattuck Avenue & Addison Street), from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Mayor Ishii & Councilmember Tregub and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

Financial Implications: Councilmembers’ Discretionary Funds - $2,500 Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

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42. Solano Avenue Stroll: Co-Sponsorship and Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Such Funds to the Solano Avenue Association
From: Councilmember O'Keefe (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution for the City of Berkeley to Co-Sponsor the 2026 Solano Avenue Stroll and approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $25,000 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including a contribution of $24,000 from Councilmember O’Keefe, $5,000 from Mayor Ishii, and $15,000 from Councilmember Blackaby, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to support the Solano Avenue Stroll with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund. The relinquished funds will help support the Solano Avenue Association in producing the Solano Stroll – the largest free, family-friendly street fair in the East Bay. The 50th annual Solano Avenue Stroll will take place on September 13, 2026.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Shoshana O'Keefe, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150 Action Calendar
The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action. For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again during the Action Calendar public comment period on the item
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Action items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of Council.

The Presiding Officer may open and close an additional comment period for Action items on this agenda (excluding any public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters), at the start of the Action Calendar.

Those who speak on an item during this comment period may not speak a second time when the item is taken up by Council.

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43. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the borrowing of Not to Exceed (NTE) $85,000,000 and the sale and issuance of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

44. Issuance of $20,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series C for the 2016 Election - Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements, Measure T1 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $20,000,000 aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds, series C (Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements, Measure T1), approving an official statement and authorizing actions related hereto.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

Council Action Items

45. Placing an Initiative Ordinance Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance on the November 3, 2026 Ballot
From: Councilmember Lunaparra (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co- Sponsor)
Recommendation:
1) Adopt a Resolution submitting the Initiative Ordinance Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to a vote of the people at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
2) Designate, by motion, specific members of the Council to file ballot measure arguments on this measure as provided for in Elections Code Section 9282.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170

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46. Surveillance Technology Ordinance Submissions for Community Video Streams and Investigative Software, Pursuant to Council Direction of May 7, 2026 (Reviewed by the Public Safety Committee)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to:

1. Accept the Surveillance Acquisition Report and approve the Surveillance Use Policy (BPD Policy 1306) for Community Video Streams, pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code (B.M.C.) Chapter 2.99.

2. Accept the Surveillance Acquisition Report and approve the Surveillance Use Policy (BPD Policy 1307) for Investigative Software, pursuant to B.M.C. Chapter

2.99. Policy Committee Recommendation: provide feedback to the Berkeley Police Department regarding the proposed Community Video Streams and Investigative Software Surveillance Use Policies with the following requested revisions and clarifications: 1. Clarify how participating camera locations will be verified and address liability considerations if cameras are moved. 2. Develop a process for notifying camera owners when their camera footage is accessed. 3. Remove vendor- specific references from the acquisition report. 4. Clarify policies governing access to real-time/live video monitoring and the circumstances under which such access is authorized. 5. Provide additional information regarding the use of artificial intelligence and ensure human oversight of investigative decisions. 6. Identify data sources used by the investigative software and consider including such information in annual reporting. 7. Clarify which personnel will be authorized to access the investigative software. 8. Strengthen audit provisions to verify authorized use of the software. 9.

Incorporate revisions contained in the supplemental materials, including the 72-hour immigration-related language. 10. Clarify that the Community Video Streams program does not include audio recording. 11. Clarify retention periods and liability considerations associated with retained data.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

Information Reports

47. Voluntary Time Off Program for Fiscal Year 2027
From: City Manager
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000

48. Referral Response: Open Doors Initiative: City Worker and First Time Affordable Homebuyer Program
From: City Manager
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

49. 2026 Health Plan Changes
From: City Manager
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

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50. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2027 Audit Plan
From: Auditor
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750

51. 2025 Whistleblower Annual Report
From: Auditor
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750

Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on June 26, 2026.

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

Communications
Council rules limit action on Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions for investigation and/or recommendations. All communications submitted to Council are public record. Copies of individual communications are available for viewing at the City Clerk Department and through Records Online.

Item #1: 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.

1. Julie Kitzenberger

2. Bonnie McKellar

Item #45: Placing an Initiative Ordinance Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance on the November 3, 2026 Ballot

3. Krista C. Gulbransen

Large RV Concerns

4. John Waters

5. Dierdre Stull

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1130 Oxford Street

6. Derek Abbassi

7. Tesfaye Tsadik

8. Teri Lester

Stuart Street

9. Claire FitzGerald

Wildfire Risk Concerns

10. Leslie Goldstein

Solano Stroll

11. Stacey Zolt Hara

12. Paula Aiello and Family

13. Tom Burns

14. Debbie Tuttle

15. Helga Recke and Peter Ewell

Upzoning/Zoning

16. Bonnie Mattison

17. Phil Allen

18. Donna DeDiemar

19. Helene Silverberg

20. Toni Mester

21. 22 Similarly worded form letters

Small Business Conditions Concern

22. Nicola Spence

Save Berkeley Shops

23. Laura Fujii

Enforcement Escalation Request

24. Jay Wolf

Encampment Health Concern

25. Elsa Tranter

Request to Add Information

26. Zohe Slack

Pool Fee Increases

27. Robbin Henderson (2)

Berkeley Arts Program

28. Jonathan Bachrach
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Public Safety Program Support

29. Phil Catalfo

30. Kitty Calavita

Port Chicago Weekend

31. Yulie Padmore

Public Comment Concern

32. Stephen Alpert (5)

FLOCK Concerns

33. Lori Hersey

34. Russbumper

Investigation Request

35. Jon Ruel Holder II

Berkeley’s Summer of Soccer

36. Dan Marengo

K-12 Summer Workshop

37. Lexi Lopez Crothers

BUSD LEARNS Update

38. Seraphima Romber-Shulman

39. Joya Balk

40. John McCarthy

Community Events

41. Matthew Jervis

42. Maria Hassid

43. Mark Rhoades (2)

44. John Caner (2)

Parking Kiosk Concerns

45. Paula Morgan

Resource Guide

46. Elizabeth Johnston

Speed Enforcement Concern

47. Anne Whyte

Parking Ticket Concern

48. Tenrou Dolgo
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Middle East Conflict

49. Walker Johnsen

Harrison St.

50. Craig Nagasawa

Ohlone Greenway Project

51. Clifford Fred

Nesting Habitat Concerns

52. Kelly Hammargren

Funding Concerns

53. Chrissy Hoffman

Website Concerns

54. Stephen Alpert (3)

BMR Rent Clarifications

55. Alex S. Merenkov

URLs

56. Russbumper (10)

57. Eids TV

58. Josh Atwood

Forwards

59. Eid (2)

60. Russbumper

61. Michai Freeman

E-Scooters

62. Robert Borghese (3)

63. Carson Lepre (3)

Newsletters

64. Downtown Berkeley Association (2)

65. Berkeley Art Center (2)

66. Margot Smith

67. Visit Berkeley

68. Jeffrey Church

Audit California’s 911 Rebuild

69. 3,481 Similarly worded form letters

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Supplemental Communications and Reports
Items received by the deadlines for submission will be compiled and distributed as follows. If no items are received by the deadline, no supplemental packet will be compiled for said deadline.

• Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Available by 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the meeting.

• Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Available by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.

• Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Available by 5:00 p.m. two days following the meeting.

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AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702

ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B -TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream.

All Council meetings are recorded.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call:

Ceremonial Matters: In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.

The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda.

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Consent Calendar
The Council will first determine whether to move items on the agenda for “Action” or “Information” to the “Consent Calendar”, or move “Consent Calendar” items to “Action.” Three members of the City Council must agree to pull an item from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar for it to move to Action.

Consent Calendar

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.

First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – Bartlett.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

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First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300, David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981- 3473

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager, (510) 981-7000

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Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

Financial Implications: - General Fund - $2,408,500
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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Financial Implications: None
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

24. Donation from Mary Parker, MD
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,000 from Mary Parker, MD in appreciation of the Berkeley Fire Department.

Financial Implications: General Fund - $2,000 (Donation) Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

Financial Implications: See report.

Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

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Local 1227
From: City Manager
Recommendation:

1. Adopt a Resolution to establish job classification and pay scale for Firefighter EMT.

2. Adopt a Resolution to add Firefighter Paramedic and Firefighter EMT to Personnel Rules and Regulations Section 9.03 Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Personnel Action.

3. Adopt a Resolution to revise Section 33, Probationary Period of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Berkeley and Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, I.A.F.F. Local 1227.

Financial Implications: None.

Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

Financial Implications: Various Funds - $174,528
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130

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40. Adopt a position of Support for California Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Arreguín):

Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

Financial Implications: Councilmembers’ Discretionary Funds - $2,500 Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

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Action items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of Council.

Those who speak on an item during this comment period may not speak a second time when the item is taken up by Council.

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Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

Council Action Items

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Cecilia Lunaparra, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170

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1. Accept the Surveillance Acquisition Report and approve the Surveillance Use Policy (BPD Policy 1306) for Community Video Streams, pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code (B.M.C.) Chapter 2.99.

2. Accept the Surveillance Acquisition Report and approve the Surveillance Use Policy (BPD Policy 1307) for Investigative Software, pursuant to B.M.C. Chapter

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

Information Reports

47. Voluntary Time Off Program for Fiscal Year 2027
From: City Manager
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000

48. Referral Response: Open Doors Initiative: City Worker and First Time Affordable Homebuyer Program
From: City Manager
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

49. 2026 Health Plan Changes
From: City Manager
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

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50. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2027 Audit Plan
From: Auditor
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750

51. 2025 Whistleblower Annual Report
From: Auditor
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750

Archived indexed video streams are available at: berkeleyca.gov/council-agendas.

Channel 33 rebroadcasts the following Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

City Clerk Department - 2180 Milvia Street, First Floor Tel: 510-981-6900, TDD: 510-981-6903, Fax: 510-981-6901 Email: [email protected]

Libraries: Main – 2090 Kittredge Street,
Claremont Branch – 2940 Benvenue, West Branch – 1125 University, North Branch – 1170 The Alameda, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch – 1901 Russell

COMMUNICATION ACCESS INFORMATION:

This meeting is being held in a wheelchair accessible location.

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To request a disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at [email protected], (510) 981-6418 (V), or (510) 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date.

Questions regarding public participation may be addressed to the City Clerk Department (510) 981 -6900 or by email at [email protected].

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

1. Julie Kitzenberger

2. Bonnie McKellar

Item #45: Placing an Initiative Ordinance Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance on the November 3, 2026 Ballot

3. Krista C. Gulbransen

Large RV Concerns

4. John Waters

5. Dierdre Stull

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1130 Oxford Street

6. Derek Abbassi

7. Tesfaye Tsadik

8. Teri Lester

Stuart Street

9. Claire FitzGerald

Wildfire Risk Concerns

10. Leslie Goldstein

Solano Stroll

11. Stacey Zolt Hara

12. Paula Aiello and Family

13. Tom Burns

14. Debbie Tuttle

15. Helga Recke and Peter Ewell

Upzoning/Zoning

16. Bonnie Mattison

17. Phil Allen

18. Donna DeDiemar

19. Helene Silverberg

20. Toni Mester

21. 22 Similarly worded form letters

Small Business Conditions Concern

22. Nicola Spence

Save Berkeley Shops

23. Laura Fujii

Enforcement Escalation Request

24. Jay Wolf

Encampment Health Concern

25. Elsa Tranter

Request to Add Information

26. Zohe Slack

Pool Fee Increases

27. Robbin Henderson (2)

Berkeley Arts Program

28. Jonathan Bachrach

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Public Safety Program Support

29. Phil Catalfo

30. Kitty Calavita

Port Chicago Weekend

31. Yulie Padmore

Public Comment Concern

32. Stephen Alpert (5)

FLOCK Concerns

33. Lori Hersey

34. Russbumper

Investigation Request

35. Jon Ruel Holder II

Berkeley’s Summer of Soccer

36. Dan Marengo

K-12 Summer Workshop

37. Lexi Lopez Crothers

BUSD LEARNS Update

38. Seraphima Romber-Shulman

39. Joya Balk

40. John McCarthy

Community Events

41. Matthew Jervis

42. Maria Hassid

43. Mark Rhoades (2)

44. John Caner (2)

Parking Kiosk Concerns

45. Paula Morgan

Resource Guide

46. Elizabeth Johnston

Speed Enforcement Concern

47. Anne Whyte

Parking Ticket Concern

48. Tenrou Dolgo

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Middle East Conflict

49. Walker Johnsen

Harrison St.

50. Craig Nagasawa

Ohlone Greenway Project

51. Clifford Fred

Nesting Habitat Concerns

52. Kelly Hammargren

Funding Concerns

53. Chrissy Hoffman

Website Concerns

54. Stephen Alpert (3)

BMR Rent Clarifications

55. Alex S. Merenkov

URLs

56. Russbumper (10)

57. Eids TV

58. Josh Atwood

Forwards

59. Eid (2)

60. Russbumper

61. Michai Freeman

E-Scooters

62. Robert Borghese (3)

63. Carson Lepre (3)

Newsletters

64. Downtown Berkeley Association (2)

65. Berkeley Art Center (2)

66. Margot Smith

67. Visit Berkeley

68. Jeffrey Church

Audit California’s 911 Rebuild

69. 3,481 Similarly worded form letters

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Supplemental Communications and Reports
Items received by the deadlines for submission will be compiled and distributed as follows. If no items are received by the deadline, no supplemental packet will be compiled for said deadline.

• Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
Available by 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the meeting.

• Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Available by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.

• Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Available by 5:00 p.m. two days following the meeting.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,012-N.S.

REPEAL AND REENACT BERKELEY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.52 TO EXTEND METER OPERATING HOURS TO 8 P.M. CITYWIDE; OPERATE PARKING METERS ON SUNDAYS; ALLOW PARKING METERS IN NEW HIGH-DEMAND AREAS;

AND AUTHORIZE A TRANSITION TO CASHLESS PARKING METERS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. That Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

14.52.010 Parking meter zones.

A. goBerkeley Program parking meter zones are those streets or portions of streets in the City located within the goBerkeley Areas hereinafter described as zones within which the parking of motor vehicles shall be controlled, regulated and inspected with the aid of parking meters, pay stations, and/or a City-approved software application that processes pay-by-phone payments from a mobile phone at fees set in 14.52.120:

Acton Street, both sides, from 150 feet north of University Avenue to University Avenue.

Addison Street, both sides, from Oxford Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Addison Street, north side, from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to 170 feet west of Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Addison Street, north side, from Second Street to the Union Pacific Rail Right of Way.

Addison Street, south side, from Bonar Street to West Street.

Adeline Street, east side, from Ward Street to Essex Street.

Adeline Street, west side, from Russell Street to Ashby Avenue.

Alcatraz Avenue, south side, from 75 feet east of College Avenue to College Avenue.

Allston Way, both sides, from Oxford Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Ashby Avenue, both sides, from Domingo Avenue to Claremont Avenue.

Ashby Avenue, north side, from College Avenue to Benvenue Avenue.

Ashby Avenue, south side, from Benvenue Avenue to Elmwood Avenue.

Ashby Place, east side, from Ashby Avenue to a point 80 feet north of Ashby Avenue.

Bancroft Way, both sides, from Piedmont Avenue to Milvia Street.

Benvenue Avenue, west side, from Ashby Avenue to 100 feet south of Ashby Avenue.

Berkeley Square, both sides, from Addison Street to Center Street.

Berkeley Way, north side, from Oxford Street to Shattuck Avenue.

Berkeley Way, south side, from Oxford Street to 385 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

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Blake Street, both sides, from Telegraph Avenue to 125 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

Blake Street, south side, from Shattuck Avenue to 80 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

Bonar Street, east side, from University Avenue to 150 feet south of University Avenue.

Bonar Street, west side, from University Avenue to Addison Street.

Bonita Avenue, east side, from University Avenue to Berkeley Way.

Bowditch Street, east side, from Bancroft Way to Dwight Way.

California Street, both sides, from 100 feet north of University Avenue to 100 feet south of University Avenue.

California Street, both sides, from Ada Street to Hopkins Street.

Camelia Street, north side, from Tenth Street to Ninth Street.

Camelia Street, north side, from San Pablo Avenue to 100 feet west of San Pablo Avenue.

Center Street, both sides, from Oxford Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Channing Way, north side, from Shattuck Avenue to 250 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

Channing Way, north side, from College Avenue to Dana Street.

Claremont Avenue, east side, from Russell Street to Ashby Avenue.

Claremont Avenue, west side, from Russell Street to Claremont Boulevard.

Colby Street, west side, from Webster Street to South Hospital Drive.

College Avenue, east side, from Bancroft Way to 200 feet south of Dwight Way.

College Avenue, west side, from Bancroft Way to Dwight Way.

College Avenue, east side, from 75 feet south of Webster Street to 175 feet north of Russell Street.

College Avenue, west side, from 140 feet north of Russell Street to Webster Street.

College Avenue, east side, from 150 feet north of Alcatraz Avenue to Berkeley-Oakland city limits south of Alcatraz Avenue.

College Avenue, west side, from Alcatraz Avenue to Berkeley-Oakland city limit, south of Alcatraz Avenue.

Colusa Avenue, east side, from Catalina Avenue to 225 feet south of Solano Avenue Colusa Avenue, west side, from Catalina Avenue to 180 feet south of Solano Avenue.

Curtis Street, both sides, from 100 feet north of University Avenue to University Avenue.

Dana Street, both sides, from Bancroft Way to Channing Way.

Dana Street, west side, from Haste Street to 150 feet south of Haste Street.

Delaware Street, south side, from 60 feet east of Shattuck Avenue to Shattuck Avenue.

Derby Street, north side, from 150 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to 50 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

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Derby Street, south side, from 150 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to Telegraph Avenue.

Derby Street, south side, from 300 feet east of Milvia Street to Milvia Street.

Domingo Avenue, both sides, from Berkeley-Oakland city limit to Ashby Avenue.

Durant Avenue, both sides, from Fulton Street to Milvia Street.

Durant Avenue, both sides, from College Avenue to Ellsworth Street.

Dwight Way, both sides, from Fulton Street to Milvia Street.

Dwight Way, north side, from 300 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to 300 feet east of Dana Street.

Dwight Way, north side, from College Avenue to Bowditch Street.

Dwight Way, south side, from 125 feet east of Regent Street to 325 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

Dwight Way, south side, from Benvenue Avenue to Hillegass Avenue.

Dwight Way, north side, from 40 feet east of San Pablo Avenue to San Pablo Avenue.

Eighth Street, west side, from 100 feet north of University Avenue to 200 feet south of University Avenue.

Eighth Street, both sides, from Carleton Street to Pardee Street.

Ensenada Avenue, east side, from 66 feet north of Solano Avenue to 90 feet south of Solano Avenue.

Euclid Avenue, east side, from 135 feet north of Ridge Road to Hearst Avenue.

Euclid Avenue, west side, from 130 feet north of Ridge Road to Hearst Avenue.

Fifth Street, west side, from Virginia Street to Hearst Avenue.

Fifth Street, both sides, from Hearst Avenue to Addison Street.

Fifth Street, west side, from Virginia Street to Delaware Street.

Fifth Street, both sides, from Delaware Street to Hearst Avenue.

Fifth Street, both sides, from Hearst Avenue to University Avenue.

Fourth Street, east side, from Virginia Street to Addison Street.

Fourth Street, west side, from Cedar Street to Addison Street.

Francisco Street, both sides, from Shattuck Avenue to 100 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

Fresno Avenue, east side, from Solano Avenue to 69 feet south of Solano Avenue.

Fulton Street, both sides, from Kittredge Street to Bancroft Way.

Fulton Street, east side, from Bancroft Way to Durant Avenue.

Fulton Street, west side, beginning at Durant Avenue and extending south for 80 feet.

Grant Street, both sides, from 100 feet north of University Avenue to 100 feet south of University Avenue.

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Grayson Street, south side, from San Pablo Avenue to 60 feet west of San Pablo Avenue.

Harold Way, both sides, from Allston Way to Kittredge Street.

Haste Street, both sides, from 250 feet east of Shattuck Avenue to Milvia Street.

Haste Street, north side, from College Avenue to Dana Street.

Haste Street, south side, from 300 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to 350 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

Haste Street, south side, from College Avenue to Bowditch Street.

Hearst Avenue, north side, from LaLoma Avenue to Scenic Avenue.

Hearst Avenue, south side, from Euclid Avenue to Gayley Road.

Hearst Avenue, south side, from Oxford Street to Arch Street.

Hearst Avenue, both sides, from Oxford Street to Shattuck Avenue.

Hearst Avenue, north side, from Fifth Street to Third Street.

Hearst Avenue, south side, from Sixth Street to Third Street.

Heinz Avenue, both sides, from Seventh Street to Ninth Street.

Hopkins Street, both sides, from Monterey Avenue to McGee Avenue.

Hopkins Street, both sides, from Hopkins Court to Monterey Avenue.

Kittredge Street, both sides, from Oxford Street to Milvia Street.

La Loma Avenue, both sides, from Ridge Road to Hearst Avenue.

LeRoy Avenue, both sides, from Ridge Road to Hearst Avenue.

Lincoln Street, south side, from Shattuck Avenue to 150 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

Martin Luther King Jr. Way, both sides, from Addison Street to Allston Way.

Martin Luther King Jr. Way, both sides, from Alcatraz to 63rd Street.

Milvia Street, both sides, from Berkeley Way to Center Street.

Milvia Street, east side, from Center Street to Bancroft Way.

Milvia Street, both sides from Derby Street to Ward Street.

Modoc Street, east side, from Solano Avenue to 90 feet south of Solano Avenue.

Modoc Street, west side, from Solano Avenue to 66 feet south of Solano Avenue.

Ninth Street, east side, from 300 feet north of Gilman Street to Gilman Street.

Ninth Street, west side, from 75 feet north of University Avenue to 150 feet south of University Avenue.

Ninth Street, both sides, from Heinz Avenue to Anthony Street.

Ninth Street, east side, from Anthony Street to Potter Street.

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Oregon Street, north side, from 75 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to 50 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

Oregon Street, south side, from 175 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to Telegraph Avenue.

Oregon Street, both sides, from Shattuck Avenue to Adeline Street.

Oxford Street, both sides, from Hearst Avenue to Kittredge Street.

Page Street, north side, from San Pablo Avenue to Tenth Street.

Pardee Street, south side, from San Pablo Avenue extending 60 feet west of San Pablo Avenue.

Parker Street, both sides, from 200 feet west of Regent Street to 100 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

Parker Street, both sides, from Shattuck Avenue to 100 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

Parker Street, north side, from 100 feet east of Shattuck Avenue to Shattuck Avenue.

Potter Street, both sides, from Seventh Street to Ninth Street.

Regent Street, east side, from Ashby Avenue to 125 feet south of Webster Street.

Regent Street, west side, from Ashby Avenue to South Hospital Drive.

Ridge Road, north side, from 100 feet east of Euclid Avenue to 250 feet west of Euclid Avenue.

Ridge Road, south side, from LeRoy Avenue to 250 feet west of Euclid Avenue.

Rose Street, north side, from 100 feet east of Shattuck Avenue to 100 feet west of Henry Street.

Rose Street, south side, from Walnut Street to Shattuck Place.

Russell Street, north side, from 85 feet east of College Avenue to 175 feet west of College Avenue.

Russell Street, south side, from 120 feet east of College Avenue to 200 feet west of College Avenue.

Russell Street, south side, from 75 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to 100 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

San Pablo Avenue, both sides, from Harrison Street to Carrison Street.

Scenic Avenue, east side, from Hearst Avenue to Ridge Road.

Seventh Street, east side, from University Avenue to 150 feet south of University Avenue.

Shattuck Avenue, both sides, from 100 feet north of Rose Street to University Avenue.

Shattuck Avenue, both sides, of the east roadway, from University Avenue to Addison Street (Shattuck Square).

Shattuck Avenue, both sides, of the west roadway, from University Avenue to Addison Street (Shattuck Square).

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Shattuck Avenue, both sides, of the east roadway, from Addison Street to Center Street (Berkeley Square).

Shattuck Avenue, both sides, of the west roadway, from Addison Street to Center Street (Berkeley Square).

Shattuck Avenue, both sides, from Center Street to Ashby Avenue.

Shattuck Place, both sides, from Rose Street to Shattuck Avenue.

Sixth Street, east side, University Avenue to Addison Street.

Solano Avenue, both sides, from Tulare Avenue to The Alameda.

Solano Avenue, north side, from 140 feet to 184 feet east of The Alameda.

South Hospital Drive, south side, from Colby Street to 75 feet west of Colby Street.

Stuart Street, north side, from 70 feet east of Shattuck Avenue to Adeline Street.

Stuart Street, south side, from 50 feet east of Telegraph Avenue to Telegraph Avenue.

Tacoma Avenue, both sides, from 66 feet north of Solano Avenue to Solano Avenue.

Telegraph Avenue, both sides, from Bancroft Way to Dwight Way.

Telegraph Avenue, both sides, from Dwight Way to Woolsey Street.

Tenth Street, west side, from 300 feet north of Gilman Street to Gilman Street.

Tenth Street, both sides, from Gilman Street to Camelia Street.

Tenth Street, east side, from 100 feet north of University Avenue to 100 feet south of University Avenue.

Tenth Street, both sides, from Parker Street to Carleton Street.

The Alameda, east side, from Solano Avenue to Los Angeles Avenue.

The Alameda, west side, from 90 feet north of Solano Avenue to 220 feet north of Los Angeles Avenue.

Tulare Avenue, east side, from Solano Avenue to 90 feet south of Solano Avenue.

University Avenue, both sides, from Oxford Street to Third Street.

Vine Street, north side, from 75 feet east of Walnut Street to 100 feet east of Henry Street.

Vine Street, south side, from 150 feet east of Walnut Street to 100 feet east of Henry Street.

Virginia Street, north side, from 150 feet east of Shattuck Avenue to 150 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

Virginia Street, south side, from Shattuck Avenue to 125 feet west of Shattuck Avenue.

Walnut Street, east side, from 75 feet north of Vine Street to 125 feet south of Vine Street.

Walnut Street, west side, from Rose Street to 200 feet south of Vine Street.

Walnut Street, both sides, from Berkeley Way to University Avenue.

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Ward Street, north side, from 300 feet east of Milvia Street to Milvia Street.

Webster Street, both sides, from 125 feet east of College Avenue to 100 feet west of College Avenue.

Webster Street, north side, from Colby Street to 150 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

Webster Street, south side, from Colby Street to 100 feet west of Telegraph Avenue.

B. goBerkeley SmartSpace Program parking meter zones are those streets or portions of streets currently included in Residential Preferential Program (RPP) Area I in the City hereinafter described as zones within which the parking of motor vehicles shall be controlled, regulated and inspected with the aid of parking meters, pay stations, and/or a City-approved software application that processes pay-by-phone payments from a mobile phone at fees set in 14.52.120:

Channing Way, north side, from Piedmont Avenue to College Avenue.

Durant Avenue, both sides, from Piedmont Avenue to College Avenue.

Haste Street, both sides, from Piedmont Avenue to College Avenue.

Piedmont Avenue, both sides, from Bancroft Way to Dwight Way.

C. The City Traffic Engineer shall cause parking meters and pay stations to be installed and maintained in all parking meter zones.

14.52.020 Manner of installation.

A. Single space meters.

1. Parking meters shall be installed upon the curb or sidewalk area immediately adjacent to each parking space. Each meter shall be placed in such manner as to show or display by a sign or signal that the parking space adjacent thereto is or is not legally in use. Each parking meter shall indicate the limit of parking time in the parking space adjacent to the parking meter.

2. Each parking meter shall be set to display, after the operational procedure has been completed, a sign or signal indicating legal parking for that period of time conforming to the limit of parking time as indicated on the meter, and shall continue to operate from the time of the completion of the operational procedure until the expiration of the time fixed as the parking limit or a portion thereof for the part of the street upon which said meter is placed. Each said meter shall also be so arranged that upon the expiration of said legal parking time it will indicate by a mechanical operation and by proper signal that the lawful parking period has expired.

B. Pay stations.

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1. Pay stations are used to accept payment for multiple paid parking spaces on a block face or off-street parking lot and shall include pay-and-display stations and pay-by-plate stations.

2. Pay stations shall be installed upon the curb or sidewalk area within any designated meter zone. Each pay station shall indicate the limit of parking time in that particular designated meter zone.

3. Each pay-and-display station shall be set to dispense, after the operational procedure has been completed, a two-part windshield dispensing machine ticket indicating legal parking for that period of time conforming to the limit of parking time as indicated on the pay-and-display station or indicated by signage or curb markings.

4. Each pay-by-plate station shall be set for the vehicle operator to register their vehicle license plate as the parking permit indicating legal parking for that period of time conforming to the limit of parking time as indicated on the pay-by-plate station or indicated by signage or curb markings.

14.52.030 Time of operation of parking meters and pay stations.

A. The provision of this chapter relating to the operation of parking meters and pay stations shall be effective between the hours of nine a.m. and eight p.m. every day, and as may be otherwise provided for specific locations in the sections of establishing parking meter zones.

B. goBerkeley SmartSpace Program

1. The provision of this chapter relating to the operation of parking meters and pay stations in the goBerkeley SmartSpace program areas listed in 14.52.010 (B) shall be effective between the hours of eight a.m. and eight p.m. every day.

2. A motor vehicle which has a valid RPP “Area I” annual or visitor residential parking permit is exempt from hourly paid parking in the goBerkeley SmartSpace program areas listed in 14.52.010 (B).

14.52.040 Operational procedure to be followed.

A. Single space meters. Immediately after occupancy of a parking meter space, the operator of a vehicle shall, if necessary, deposit a coin of the United States, or use a credit or debit card acceptable to the City, or use a tap-to-pay enabled device, or use a City-approved software application that processes pay-by-phone payments from a mobile phone, at said parking meter in accordance with the instructions posted on the face of the parking meter or the pay-by-phone software application that processes payments from a mobile device.

B. Pay-and-display stations.

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1. Immediately after occupancy of a pay-and-display station space, the operator of a vehicle shall, if necessary, locate the nearest pay-and-display station on the block and deposit a coin of the United States, or use a credit or debit card acceptable to the City, or use a tap-to-pay enabled device, or use a City-approved software application that processes pay-by-phone payments from a mobile phone at said pay-and-display station and make selections in accordance with the instructions posted on the face of the pay- and-display station, or the pay-by-phone software application that processes payments from a mobile phone.

2. Upon obtaining the printed dispensing machine ticket from the pay-and-display station, the operator of the vehicle shall return immediately to their vehicle and place the dispensing machine ticket face up on the street-side of the vehicle’s dashboard in such a manner that the expiration time and date are readily visible from the exterior.

C. Pay-by-plate stations.

Immediately after occupancy of a pay-by-plate station space, the operator of a vehicle shall, if necessary, locate the nearest pay-by-plate station on the block, enter their vehicle license plate number to register their payment, deposit a coin of the United States, or use a credit or debit card acceptable to the City, or use a tap-to-pay enabled device, or use a City-approved software application that processes pay-by-phone payments from a mobile phone at said pay-by-plate station, and make selections in accordance with the instructions posted on the face of the pay-by-plate station, or the pay-by-phone software application that processes payments from a mobile phone.

14.52.050 Unlawful to park after meter and/or pay station time has expired.

A. Single space meter. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to permit said vehicle to remain parked in any parking space during any time that an operable meter is showing a signal indicating that such space is illegally in use, such as where the time has expired, unless the operator of the vehicle has otherwise paid for the parking space via the use of a City-approved software application that processes pay-by-phone payments from a mobile phone, other than such time immediately after the original occupancy as is necessary to operate the meter to show legal parking.

B. Pay-and-display stations. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to permit said vehicle to remain parked in any parking space during any time that pay-and-display station dispensing machine ticket is indicating that such space is illegally in use, such as where the time has expired, unless the operator of the vehicle has otherwise paid for the parking space via the use of a City-approved software application that processes pay-by- phone payments from a mobile phone, other than such time immediately after the original occupancy as is necessary to obtain a receipt from the pay-and-display station and to place said dispensing machine ticket face up on the street-side of the vehicle’s dashboard to show legal parking.

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C. Pay-by plate stations. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to permit said vehicle to remain parked in any parking space during any time that the operator has not registered their vehicle by entering their vehicle license plate number and submitted payment at the nearest pay-by-plate station, unless the operator of the vehicle has otherwise paid for the parking space via the use of a City-approved software application that processes pay-by- phone payments from a mobile phone, other than such time immediately after the original occupancy as is necessary to register their vehicle license plate number at the pay-by- plate station.

14.52.060 Unlawful to extend time beyond limit.

A. Single space meter. It is unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this chapter for any person to follow the operational procedure or any part of the operational procedure for the purpose of increasing or extending the parking time of any vehicle beyond the legal parking time which has been established for the parking space adjacent to which said parking meter is placed.

B. Pay-and-display stations. It is unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this chapter for any person to follow the operational procedure or any part of the operational procedure for the purpose of increasing or extending the parking time of any vehicle beyond the legal parking time which has been established for the parking space which is indicated on the pay-and-display station dispensing machine ticket.

C. Pay-by-plate stations. It is unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this chapter for any person to follow the operational procedure or any part of the operational procedure for the purpose of increasing or extending the parking time of any vehicle beyond the legal parking time which has been established for the parking space controlled by the nearest pay-by-plate station.

14.52.063 No pay-and-display dispensing machine ticket displayed.

A motor vehicle on which is properly displayed a valid pay-and-display dispensing machine ticket as provided for herein shall be permitted to stand or be parked in a pay- and-display zone for which the dispensing machine ticket has been issued for the period of time indicated on the dispensing machine ticket without being subject to parking penalties in effect for such area. However, any motor vehicle on which there is not displayed a valid dispensing machine ticket as provided herein shall be subject to parking regulations and consequent penalties in effect for such area. (Ord. 7305-NS (part), 2013)

14.52.066 Improperly displayed pay-and-display dispensing machine ticket.

A motor vehicle on which the pay-and-display dispensing machine ticket is not properly displayed as provided herein shall be subject to parking regulations and consequent penalties in effect for such area. (Ord. 7305-NS (part), 2013)

14.52.070 Improper use of meter and pay station.

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It is unlawful to deposit or cause to be deposited in any parking meter any defaced or bent coin, or any slug, device or metallic substitute for a coin of the United States, or to otherwise use any card or other device in a parking meter or pay station having alternative payment capability in lieu of a card or device lawful and appropriate to an alternative payment process at such parking meter or pay station, or for any person to deface, injure, tamper with, open or willfully break, destroy or impair the usefulness of any parking meter or pay station. (Ord. 7305-NS (part), 2013)

14.52.080 Deposit of coins in meter or coins, credit card, debit card, or epark card in meter or pay station by unauthorized person.

A. Single space meter. It is unlawful for any person, other than the owner or operator of a vehicle, to deposit any coin, debit card or credit card in any parking meter without the knowledge or consent of said owner or operator of the vehicle using the parking space immediately adjacent to said meter.

B. Pay stations. It is unlawful for any person, other than the owner or operator of a vehicle, to deposit any coin, credit card, debit card, or epark card in any pay station without the knowledge or consent of said owner or operator of the vehicle using the parking space. (Ord. 7305-NS (part), 2013)

14.52.090 Parking meters, pay stations and parking meter/pay station standards not to be used for certain purposes.

A. Single space meters. It is unlawful for any person to attach anything to or allow a bicycle, newsrack or any other article or thing to lean against a parking meter or a parking meter standard.

B. Pay stations. It is unlawful for any person to attach anything to or allow a bicycle, newsrack or any other article or thing to lean against a pay station unit or a pay station standard. (Ord. 7305-NS (part), 2013)

14.52.100 Rule of evidence.

A. Single space meters. The parking or standing of any motor vehicle in a parking space, at which space the parking meter displays the sign or signal indicating illegal parking, shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the vehicle has been parked or allowed to stand in such space for a period longer than permitted by this chapter.

B. Pay-and-display stations. The parking or standing of any motor vehicle in a parking space, at which space the pay-and-display station dispensing machine ticket indicates illegal parking, shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the vehicle has been parked or allowed to stand in such space for a period longer than permitted by this chapter.

C. Pay-by-plate stations. The parking or standing of any motor vehicle in a parking space, at which space the vehicle license plate has not been registered at the nearest pay-by- plate station, shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the vehicle has been parked or allowed to stand in such a space for a period longer than permitted by this chapter.

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14.52.110 Use of money deposited in parking meters and pay stations.

Except as permitted under subdivision G below, all moneys collected from parking meters and pay stations in the City shall be placed in a special fund, which fund shall be used for the following purposes:

A. For the purchasing, leasing, installing, repairing, maintaining, operating, removing, regulating and policing of parking meters and pay stations in the City and for the payment of any and all expenses relating or incidental thereto.

B. For the purchasing, leasing, acquiring, improving, operating and maintaining of off- street parking facilities in the City.

C. For the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and signals.

D. For the painting and marking of streets and curbs required for the direction of traffic and the parking of motor vehicles.

E. For the proper regulation, control and inspection of parking and traffic upon the public streets.

F. To be pledged as security for the payment of principal of and interest on off-street parking revenue bonds issued by the City.

G. Additional Revenue deemed to be generated by the goBerkeley Program will be used to fund goBerkeley efforts, pursuant to Section 1012(b) of Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended, as agreed in the 2012 Cooperative Agreement between the City of Berkeley, the California Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

H. Surplus money not utilized under subdivision A through F above may be transferred to the general fund. The City Manager or their designee may make an annual determination as to what is surplus based on the needs and obligations of the special fund and transfer such surplus to the general fund. (Ord. 7498-NS § 2, 2016: Ord. 7305- NS (part), 2013).

14.52.120 Parking meter and pay station fees.

Single-space meter and pay station fees for the goBerkeley Program parking meter zones hereinabove set forth in 14.52.010 shall be as follows:

A. For goBerkeley Program parking meter zones set forth in 14.52.010:

1. Pay stations and credit card enabled single-space meters may accept nickels, dimes, quarters, one dollar coins, credit/debit cards, and tap-to-pay mobile devices. The City Manager may authorize the removal of coin-acceptance hardware to transition to a cashless parking environment.

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2. The minimum transaction amount for cash payment shall be five cents ($0.05) and shall purchase a segment of time proportional to the prevailing hourly rate, rounded up to the nearest whole minute. The prevailing hourly rate for meter zones specified in 14.52.010 shall be set by section 14.52.120(B).

3. The minute minimum transaction amount for credit/debit card payment shall be set by the City Manager to ensure cost recovery for transaction processing fees. The prevailing hourly rate for meter zones specified in 14.52.010 shall be set by section 14.52.120(B).

B. At single-space meters and pay stations within the goBerkeley Program parking meter zones:

1. The hourly rate may vary between $0.50 and $5.00 per hour effective FY 2017, between $0.50 and $6.00 per hour effective FY 2018, between $0.50 and $7.00 effective FY 2019, and between $0.50 and $8.00 effective FY 2020, as set by the City Manager.

2. The parking fee may be either flat rates (same rate for a specified time period e.g. 1 hour, 4 hours, all day), or may be variable rates based on time of day, length of stay, or a combination of those pricing structures, as set by the City Manager.

3. The City Manager may adjust the parking fee by increments no larger than 50 cents ($0.50) per hour.

4. The City Manager may implement special event pricing at designated times and at designated pay stations and parking meters,

5. Adjustments to the parking fee must be supported by published data on parking usage statistics with the goal of achieving 65-85% parking occupancy of spaces as calculated in the goBerkeley Program Guidelines.

6. Adjustments to the parking fee at pay stations and parking meters must be posted to the City’s website no later than 30 calendar days prior to the adjustment.

7. Parking rates may be adjusted no more frequently than once per 60 calendar days. (Ord. 7752-NS § 2, 2021: Ord. 7498-NS § 3, 2016: Ord. 7308-NS § 1, 2013: Ord. 7305-NS (part), 2013)

14.52.130 Time limits enforced at inoperable parking meters and pay stations.

A. Single space meters. Where parking meters are installed in the City, if the parking meter is inoperable, the time limits posted on the parking meter shall be enforced during the hours of operation of parking meters.

B. Pay stations. Where pay stations are installed in the City, if the pay station is inoperable, the time limits posted on the pay station within the block that the vehicle is parked or indicated by signage or curb markings shall be enforced during the hours of operation of the pay station.

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Section 2. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Within 15 days of adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be filed at each branch of the Berkeley Public Library and the title shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 9, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: Bartlett.

Absent: None.

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Exhibit A: goBerkeley Expansion Map

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Ordinance No. 8,013-N.S. Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 8,013-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND THE PROVISION OF LIBRARY RELIEF ACT OF 2024 IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 Tax Rate to support usual and current expenses of operating library services is set at $0.06297 per square foot for dwelling units and $0.09446 per square foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2027 will be $94.46 for a 1,500 square foot dwelling and $141.69 for all other property of similar size.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $5,912,645.

Section 4. The tax imposed by this ordinance does not apply to any property owner whose total personal income, from all sources for the previous calendar year, does not exceed that level which shall constitute a very low income, as established by resolution of City Council.

Section 5. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Within 15 days of adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be filed at each branch of the Berkeley Public Library, and the title shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,014-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND LIBRARY

SERVICES TAX IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 Tax Rate to support usual and current expenses of operating library services is set at $0.31280 per square foot for dwelling units and $0.4729 per square foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2027 will be $469.20 for a 1,500 square foot dwelling and $709.35 for all other property of similar size.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $29,463,772.

Section 5. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Within 15 days of adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be filed at each branch of the Berkeley Public Library and the title shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,015-N.S.

SETTING THE FY 2027 MUNICIPAL TAX RATE FOR THE CITY OF BERKELEY FOR

BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON LARGE NON-PROFITS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The rate of tax for the FY 2027 business license tax on large non-profits is as follows:
$0.9168 per square foot of improvements over 120,000 square feet Section 2. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $667,827.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its final passage.

Section 4. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Within 15 days of adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be filed at each branch of the Berkeley Public Library and the title shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,016-N.S.

SETTING THE FY 2027 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE 2015 REFUNDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 tax rate for the debt service on the 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds - Measures G, S and I (General Obligation Bonds - Elections of 1992, 1996 and 2002) at 0.0075%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2027 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $2,400,000 needed to make the March 1, 2027 and September 1, 2027 debt service payments on Refunding General Obligation Bonds.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,017-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE

ON THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (MEASURE O, NOVEMBER 2018 ELECTION) IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 tax rate for debt service on the General Obligation Bonds is set at 0.0200%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on the estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2027 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $6,300,000 needed to make the March 1, 2027 and September 1, 2027 debt service payments on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,018-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND EMERGENCY

SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 Tax Rate to fund emergency services for severely disabled persons is set at $0.02339 per square feet of improvements.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2027 will be $28.07 for a 1,200 square foot home and $70.17 for a 3,000 square foot home.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $1,972,678.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,019-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND FIRE PROTECTION

AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS (MEASURE GG) IN THE CITY

OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 Tax Rate for the Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) is set at:
$0.07026 per square foot of improvements for dwellings
$0.10634 per square foot of improvements for all other properties Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2027 will be $84.31 for a 1,200 square foot dwelling and $210.78 for a 3,000 square foot dwelling.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $6,621,319 Section 4. The tax imposed by this ordinance does not apply to any property owner whose total personal income, from all sources for the previous calendar year, does not exceed that level which shall constitute a very low income, as established by resolution of City Council.

Section 5. Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Within 15 days of adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be filed at each branch of the Berkeley Public Library and the title shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,020-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND FIREFIGHTING,

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE AND WILDFIRE PREVENTION (MEASURE FF)

IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 tax rate to provide for the costs incurred for the firefighting, emergency medical response and wildfire prevention (Measure FF) is set at 0.13633 per square foot of improvements.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2027 will be $163.60 for a 1,200 square foot dwelling and $408.99 for a 3,000 square foot dwelling.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $11,483,638.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,021-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND THE PROVISION

OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 Tax Rate for Emergency Medical Services is set at $0.0492 per square foot of taxable improvements.

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2027 will be $59.04 for a 1,200 square foot home and $147.60 for a 3,000 square foot home.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collections of $4,149,151.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,022-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE

ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (MEASURE T1, NOVEMBER 2016 ELECTION) IN THE CITY OF

BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 tax rate for debt service on the General Obligation Bonds is set at 0.0140%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on the estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2027 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $4,400,000 needed to make the March 1, 2027 and September 1, 2027 debt service payments on the proposed General Obligation Bonds.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,023-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND MAINTENANCE

OF PARKS, CITY TREES AND LANDSCAPING IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 Tax Rate for the maintenance of parks, City trees and landscaping is set at $0.2783 per square foot of taxable improvements.

Section 2. The cost to the taxpayer during FY 2027 will be $333.96 for a 1,200 square foot home and $834.90 for a 3,000 square foot home.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $23,463,242.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,024-N.S.

SETTING THE FY 2027 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE

NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCH LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (MEASURE FF, NOVEMBER 2008 ELECTION) IN THE CITY OF

BERKELEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 tax rate for the debt service on the General Obligation Bonds is set at 0.0035%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on the estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2027 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $1,100,000 needed to make the March 1, 2027 and September 1, 2027 debt service payments on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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Ordinance No. 8,025-N.S. Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 8,025-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPECIAL TAX RATE TO FUND THE SUSTAINABLE

AND ACCOUNTABLE FUNDING FOR EQUITABLE STREET TRANSFORMATION,

REVITALIZATION, ENHANCEMENTS, AND ESSENTIAL TRAFFIC SAFETY (SAFE

STREETS) INITIATIVE, MEASURE FF
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The rate of tax for FY 2027 to provide for the costs incurred for the funding street and sidewalk repairs, safety improvements, and environmental infrastructure projects (Measure FF) is hereby fixed and apportioned upon the square feet of improvements as defined in the Ordinance as follows:
$0.17842 per square foot of dwelling unit improvements and $0.26238 per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional building improvements (Non-Residential).

Section 2. The cost to taxpayers during FY 2027 will be $214.10 for a 1,200 square foot dwelling and $535.26 for a 3,000 square foot dwelling. For other non-residential properties, during FY 2027, the cost will be $314.86 for a 1,200 square foot dwelling and $787.14 for a 3,000 square foot dwelling.

Section 3. This tax rate will result in estimated total collection of $16,651,651.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,026-N.S.

SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 TAX RATE FOR FUNDING THE DEBT SERVICE

ON THE STREET AND WATERSHED IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (MEASURE M, NOVEMBER 2012 ELECTION) IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. The FY 2027 tax rate for debt service on the General Obligation Bonds is set at 0.0040%.

Section 2. The Tax Rate will be based on the estimated assessed values for all rolls (secured, unsecured, and utility) and will become a part of the FY 2027 property tax bill.

Section 3. This Tax Rate will result in estimated total collections of $1,300,000 needed to make the March 1, 2027 and September 1, 2027 debt service payments on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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Ordinance No. 8,027-N.S. Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 8,027-N.S.

GRANT OF TWO UTILITY EASEMENTS TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR WATER SERVICE AT 80 and 90 BOLIVAR DRIVE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. Conveyance of property authorized.

The City Manager is hereby authorized to grant to the East Bay Municipal Utility District two utility easements at 80 and 90 Bolivar Drive, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the real property described therein.

Section 2. Posting.

Copies of this Ordinance shall be posted for two days prior to adoption in the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Within 15 days of adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be filed at each branch of the Berkeley Public Library and the title shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
East Bay Municipal Utility District

AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
East Bay Municipal Utility District
P. O. Box 24055 - MS #903
Oakland, CA 94623
Attn: Real Estate Services (KK)
RW 5843 A & B – Meter Easements
(Also see RW 5769 - EA 23-001)
Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
APN: 060-2521-003-01 (portion of)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 27383, Grantee is exempt from paying recording fees.

R&T 11911 - Consideration is less than $100
Certificate of Acceptance Attached

GRANT OF EASEMENT & AGREEMENT
THIS INDENTURE, made by and between City of Berkeley, a California municipal corporation, hereinafter called the Grantor, and EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, a public corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, hereinafter called the Grantee,
WITNESSETH:

THAT the Grantor, for a good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency whereof are hereby acknowledged, hereby grants to the Grantee and to its successors and assigns an easement and rights-of-way for a term of thirty-five (35) years (“Term”) for the purpose of laying down, constructing, reconstructing, removing, replacing, repairing, maintaining, operating and using, as the Grantee may see fit, any facilities necessary for the transmission of utilities, including meters, all necessary braces, connections, fastenings and other appliances and fixtures, in, under, along and across those certain real properties labeled Easement 1 (RW 5843-A), as described in Exhibit "A" and shown on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and made a part hereof, and Easement 2 (RW 5843-B), as described in Exhibit "C" and shown on Exhibit "D", attached hereto and made a part hereof (collectively, the “Easement Area”).

TOGETHER with the right of ingress to and egress from said rights-of-way and the right at all times to enter in, over and upon said rights-of-way and every part thereof and also to use said rights-of-way for all purposes connected with the laying down, constructing, reconstructing, replacing, removing, repairing, maintaining, operating and using said facilities.

THIS Easement and Agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall continue for the term of thirty-five (35) years. Notwithstanding expiration of the term, Grantee shall have the right to remain in the Easement Area and continue to operate, maintain, and use its facilities for a reasonable transition period, not to exceed twenty-four (24) months following expiration, or until such time as the facilities are removed or relocated by Grantee, whichever occurs first.

Ord. Exhibit 1

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GRANTEE agrees, upon completion of any work hereunder, to restore the surface of the ground as near as possible to the condition prior to commencement of such work.

GRANTOR reserves the right to access, enter, use, and enjoy the Easement Area provided that such use:
(a) does not interfere with, obstruct, or endanger the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or use of Grantee’s facilities; (b) is at all times subordinate to Grantee’s rights under this Easement; and (c) does not damage or impair Grantee’s facilities or access thereto.

THE above paragraph notwithstanding, Grantor shall not place or permit to be placed within the Easement Area any buildings or structures, including but not limited to houses, garages, outbuildings, swimming pools, tennis courts, retaining walls, decks, or patios, nor allow any condition that interferes with Grantee’s full use and enjoyment of the Easement.

GRANTOR may operate, maintain, inspect, repair, or replace existing improvements within the Easement Area, provided that:
(a) such activities do not interfere with Grantee’s rights; (b) no expansion or material modification of such improvements occurs without Grantee’s prior written consent;
(c) Grantor shall not make any physical connection or bonding whatsoever between said improvements with Grantee’s facilities;
(d) Grantee receives sixty (60) days prior written notice of non-emergency work; (e) Grantor shall be liable for any damage to Grantee resulting from Grantor’s failure to maintain the improvements within the Easement Area and shall be liable for any complaints, claims, losses, or suits that arise as a result of the aforementioned failure.

GRANTOR may landscape the Easement Area in a manner consistent with Grantee’s use; provided, however, that Grantor shall not plant trees or alter the existing surface elevation (grade) of the Easement Area by more than one (1) foot without Grantee’s prior written consent.

GRANTOR agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend upon a determination of responsibility or as otherwise required by law, Grantee, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent arising out of or resulting from Grantor’s exercise of its aforementioned rights, including but not limited to the operation, maintenance, inspection, repair, or replacement of Grantor’s improvements within the Easement Area, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Grantee.

IF Grantor’s use, maintenance, repair, or development of the Property, shall cause a reasonable necessity to relocate Grantee’s facilities, such relocation shall be performed by Grantee at the sole cost and expense of Grantor. The parties shall cooperate in good faith to identify a mutually acceptable alternative location for such facilities, and Grantor shall grant any replacement easement reasonably necessary for continued operation.

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GRANTEE retains the right to temporarily restrict Grantor’s use of the Easement Area as reasonably necessary for safety or operational purposes.

IN the event of any conflict between the rights of Grantor and Grantee under this Easement, the rights of Grantee shall control to the extent necessary for safe and reliable operation of Grantee’s facilities.

GRANTEE agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Grantors, their officers, agents, and employees harmless from and against any and all loss, liability, expense, claims, costs, suits, damages and attorney’s fees, arising directly out of the Grantee’s negligence, and its agent’s negligence, in operation and/or performance under this Agreement.

THIS Easement and Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California.

THIS Grant of Easement and Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and neither party relies upon any warranty or representation not contained in this Easement. The Easement may only be modified by amendment in writing signed by each party.

The parties hereby acknowledge having read this Agreement and hereby agree to all terms, rights and remedies as set forth herein.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular, the rights above described unto the Grantee and the Grantee's successors and assigns for the Term.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this indenture this ______ day of _________________, 20____.

City of Berkeley, a California municipal corporation

Sign: ___________________________________

Name: ___________________________________

Title: City Manager

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ORDINANCE NO. 8,028-N.S.

AMENDING THE BERKELEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
CHAPTER 7.34 TO IMPOSE A ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT
(0.5%) TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED

BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE

ADMINISTRATION
BE IT ORDAINED by the People of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. That the Berkeley Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 7.34 to read as follows:

7.34.010 – Title
This chapter shall be known as the “2026 Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance.”

7.34.020 – Purpose
This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
a. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, other than Section 7251.1, and pursuant to Section 7299 of Part

1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose. b. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. c. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
d. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.

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7.34.030 – Operative Date
"Operative Date" means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance. For purposes of Revenue and Taxation Code section 7265, this ordinance shall be considered adopted on the date of the election in which it is approved by the qualified voters of the City.

7.34.040 – Contract with State
Prior to the Operative Date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the Operative Date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case, the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.

7.34.050 – Transactions Tax Rate
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of 0.50 percent of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this ordinance.

7.34.060 – Place of Sale
For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

7.34.070 – Use Tax Rate
An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 0.50 percent of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.

7.34.080 – Adoption of Provisions of State Law
Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and

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Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein.

7.34.090 - Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
a. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:

1. The word “State” is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California;

2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Ordinance.

3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
a. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; or
b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code.

4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797, or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. b. The word “City” shall be substituted for the word “State” in the phrase “retailer engaged in business in this State” in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.

1. “A retailer engaged in business in the District” shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible personal property in this

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state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

For purposes of this section, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder.

7.34.100 – Permit Not Required
If a seller’s permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor’s permit shall not be required by this ordinance.

7.34.110 - Exemptions and Exclusions
a. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.
b. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:

1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.

2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
a. With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury signed by the buyer stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and
b. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.

3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the

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property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.

4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.

5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised. c. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:

1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.

2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.

3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.

4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.

5. For the purposes of subparagraphs 3 and 4 of this section, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.

6. Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of

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tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.

7. “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
d. Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.

7.34.120 – Amendments
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this ordinance, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this ordinance.

7.34.130 – Enjoining Collection Forbidden
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.

7.34.140 – Annual Audit
The proceeds resulting from this transactions and use tax shall be deposited into the City’s General Fund and become subject to the same independent annual audit requirements as other general fund revenue.

7.34.150 – Authorization and Limitation on the Issuance of Bonds

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The City shall be authorized to pledge revenues generated by this tax to the repayment of limited tax bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized under this Section. The Council shall by ordinance or resolution, as applicable, establish the terms of any limited tax bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized hereby, including but not limited to, the amount of the issue, date, covenants, denominations, interest rate or rates, maturity or maturities, redemption rights, tax status, manner of sale, and such other particulars as are necessary or desirable.

7.34.160 – Severability
If any word, phrase, sentence, part, section, subsection, or other portion of this ordinance, or any application thereof to any person or circumstance is declared void, unconstitutional, or invalid for any reason, then such word, phrase, sentence, part, section, subsection, or other portion, or the prescribed application thereof, shall be severable, and the remaining provisions of this chapter, and all applications thereof, not having been declared void, unconstitutional or invalid, shall remain in full force and effect. The People of the City of Berkeley hereby declare that they would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.

7.34.170 – Savings Clause
No section, clause, part, or provision of this Chapter shall be construed as requiring the payment of any tax that would be in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the Constitution or laws of the State of California.

7.34.180 – Liberal Construction
This Chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose.

Section 2 – California Environmental Quality Act Requirements.

This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq., under, including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity authorized herein may have a significant effect on the environment and pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080, subdivision (b)(8), and CEQA Guidelines section 15273 as the approval of government revenues to fund existing services.

Section 3 – Effective Date
This ordinance relates to the levying and collection of the City transactions and use tax and shall take effect ten days after declaration of the election results by the City Council pursuant to Elections Code section 9217.

Section 4 – Amendment, repeal, and reenactment.

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The City Council may repeal this ordinance, or amend it in any manner that does not result in an increase in the tax imposed herein, or add or modify exemptions, without further voter approval. If the City Council repeals this ordinance, it may subsequently reenact it without voter approval, as long as the reenacted ordinance does not result in an increase in the tax imposed herein. Except as otherwise provided in this section, this tax shall remain in effect until repealed or amended by the voters.

Section 5 – General Tax; Simple Majority Vote Requirement This Ordinance imposes a general tax and shall be effective only if approved by a simple majority of the voters voting thereon.

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on June 16, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

Ayes: Bartlett, Blackaby, Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O’Keefe, Taplin, Tregub, and Ishii.

Noes: None.

Absent: None.

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CONSENT CALENDAR
June 30, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Subject: Minutes for Approval

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of May 4, 2026 (closed), May 7, 2026 (special), May 11, 2026 (closed), May 12, 2026 (closed and regular), and May 19, 2026 (special and regular).

CONTACT PERSON
Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Attachments:

1. May 4, 2026 – Special Closed City Council Meeting

2. May 7, 2026 – Special City Council Meeting

3. May 11, 2026 – Special Closed City Council Meeting

4. May 12, 2026 – Special Closed City Council Meeting

5. May 12, 2026 – Regular City Council Meeting

6. May 19, 2026 – Special City Council Meeting

7. May 19, 2026 – Regular City Council Meeting

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Monday, May 4, 2026 MINUTES Page 1

B E R K E L E Y C I T Y C O U N C I L

S P E C I A L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
4:30 P.M.
2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1619 EDITH STREET, BERKELEY CA 94703

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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 160 779 8787. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

Attachment 1

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Monday, May 4, 2026 MINUTES Page 2
Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 4:37 p.m.

Present: Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii

Absent: Kesarwani, Bartlett
Public Comment - Limited to items on this agenda only – 0 speakers CLOSED SESSION:

The City Council will convene in closed session to meet concerning the following:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (Gov. Code § 54956.9, subd. (d)(2), (e)(2)) Number of potential cases: 1
The City is in receipt of information concerning facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City which are known to a potential plaintiff and that pertain to potential employment-related claims by the potential plaintiff against the City.

Action: No reportable action taken.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS; GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Negotiators: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager, David White, Deputy City Manager, Maricar Dupaya Budget Manager, Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources Director, David Coleman, Employee Relations Manager
Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire EMS Professionals Association, Berkeley Police Association; SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, IBEW Local 1245, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees
Action: No reportable action taken.

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b):

Title of position to be evaluated: City Manager
Action: No reportable action taken.

OPEN SESSION:

Public Reports of actions taken pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1.

No reportable actions taken.

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Adjournment
Adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the closed session meeting held on May 4, 2026.
________________________
Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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Thursday, May 7, 2026 MINUTES Page 1

M I N U T E S

S P E C I A L M E E T I N G O F T H E

B E R K E L E Y C I T Y C O U N C I L
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:00 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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 161 674 7986. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream.

All Council meetings are recorded.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

Attachment 2

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 5:09 p.m.

Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii

Absent: Bartlett
Councilmember Bartlett present at 5:17 p.m.

Action Calendar – Old Business
Action: M/S/C (Ishii/Tregub) to suspend the rules and establish a three-hour public comment period with two hours for in-person comments and one hour for online comments.

Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – O’Keefe.
1a. Public Safety Technology: Surveillance Technology Ordinance and Police Equipment Ordinance Approvals, Policy Updates, and Contract Authority (Continued from March 24, 2026) (Item contains revised and supplemental material.) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the following actions:

Surveillance Technology Ordinance (BMC 2.99)

1. Accept the Surveillance Acquisition Report and approve the Surveillance Use Policy for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program.

2. Accept the Surveillance Acquisition Report and approve the Surveillance Use Policy for Community Video Streams.

3. Approve updated Surveillance Use Policies for fixed video cameras, reflecting Council-directed revisions to previously approved technology.

Police Equipment Ordinance (BMC 2.100)

4. Accept the Police Equipment Impact Statement and approve the Police Equipment Use Policy for UAS.

Contract Authority

5. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Flock Safety to add Drone as First Responder (DFR) hardware, software, and services for an initial three-year term, in an amount not to exceed $750,000.

6. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Flock Safety to add Condor PTZ fixed surveillance cameras for an initial four-year term, in an amount not to exceed $310,000, with an option to extend for one additional three- year term, for a total not to exceed $600,000.

7. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Flock Safety to add Flock Nova investigative software for a one-year term, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, funded by the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant previously accepted by Council on July 29, 2025.

8. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Flock Safety to renew Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for a two-year term, in an amount not to exceed $330,000, with an option to extend for an additional two-year term, for a total not to exceed $660,000.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

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Action Calendar – Old Business
Thursday, May 7, 2026 MINUTES Page 3
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Kesarwani) to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:15p.m.

Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert; Noes – Ishii.

Action: M/S/Failed (O’Keefe/Lunaparra) to amend the main motion to include the amendments to the UAS Use Policy submitted by Councilmember O’Keefe in Supplemental Communications Packet #2.

Vote: Ayes – Tregub, O’Keefe, Lunaparra, Humbert; Noes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Blackaby, Ishii.

Action: 156 speakers. Motion/Seconded (Blackaby/Humbert) to:
1) Not move forward with the full Master Services Agreement (MSA) execution as proposed.
2) Authorize extension of the current contract for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for 12 months for an additional contract amount up to $200,000. 3) Include in the negotiation of the ALPR contract extension the proposed terms contained in the supplemental materials from Councilmember Humbert and Councilmember Blackaby originally submitted on March 24 and included in the May 7 agenda packet; additionally include the exploration of contract terms with a penalty of $290,000 per violation.
4) Refer to the City Manager the initiation of an RFP process in consultation with the Police Accountability Board and BPD for each of the components in the MSA and for their integration.
5) Approve Sections 1 – 6, 8, and 9 from the supplemental materials submitted by Mayor Ishii in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 (noted below).

1. Amend the Surveillance Use Policy for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

2. Refer the Community Video Stream Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy to the Public Safety Policy Committee (PSPC) for further review

3. Amend the Surveillance Use Policy for Fixed Cameras

4. Amend the UAS Equipment Use Policy

5. Refer the following request for information to the City Manager to quantify the need for UAS

6. Refer the UAS Military Equipment Impact Statement to the City Manager for research and analysis of alternative surveillance technology vendors capable of meeting the City of Berkeley’s safety and surveillance needs while balancing privacy and civil liberties protections

8. Refer to the City Manager to amend Ordinance 2.99 to include a violation/termination clause for surveillance technology vendors.

9. Refer to the City Manager and City Attorney additional contractual language to require a vendor to inform the City of any request for information (including but not limited to subpoenas, discovery requests, or requests under any federal or state statute to the extent permitted by law) it receives related to City-controlled data and safeguard it to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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6) Include the following amendments to the policies from Councilmember Lunaparra:

UAS
1303.2 Authorized use:

10. To respond to active violent criminal activity at mass gatherings or special events only when there is probable cause of a felony and an active threat of serious bodily injury.

ALPRs
Extension of ALPRs should include an efficacy assessment and review for compliance to be presented to Council at least 30 days before the end of the extension 7) Take no action on Item 1b.

Action: Request to Sever the Main Motion by Mayor Ishii. M/S/Carried (Blackaby/Humbert) to approve severed portions #1, #5, #6, and #7 noted above.

Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – Bartlett.

Action: Request to Sever the Main Motion by Mayor Ishii. M/S/Carried (Blackaby/Humbert) to approve severed portions #2, #3, and #4 noted above.

Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Humbert; Noes – Bartlett, Tregub, Lunaparra, Ishii.

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,254 –N.S. amended to remove the Whereas clauses and Resolved clauses regarding the Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Flock Safety and the related contract authority; revise the first Resolved clause regarding acceptance and approval of the amended Surveillance Use Policy and Military Equipment Use Policy for UAS; and the approval of the amended Surveillance Use Policy for Fixed Cameras; revise and renumber paragraph 8 to authorize extension of the current contract for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for 12 months for an additional contract amount up to $200,000. 1b. Social Justice Implications of contracts with the Immigration Data Broker, Flock Safety (Continued from April 21, 2026)
From: Peace and Justice Commission
Recommendation: Approve a Policy approving the following actions with regard to safeguards for Berkeley’s surveillance-derived images and footage: Cancel Berkeley’s Flock Safety contracts for public surveillance images and video footage, due to Flock’s repeated sharing of such data with immigration authorities, and the inherent exposure of “cloud-based” storage to Trump administration access.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Tasha Tervalon, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7000 Action: See action for Item 1a.

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Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: All Ayes.

Adjourned at 11:09 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the regular meeting held on May 7, 2026.
________________________
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
Item #1a: Public Safety Technology: Surveillance Technology Ordinance and Police Equipment Ordinance Approvals, Policy Updates, and Contract Authority Item #1b: Social Justice Implications of contracts with the Immigration Data Broker, Flock Safety

1. Jackie Fishbein, on behalf of Flock Group, Inc

2. Commission on Labor

3. Human Welfare & Community Action Commission

4. David Soloff

5. Gabriel du Toit

6. Gael Alcock

7. Vanessa Vega & Brian Pasley

8. Chris Hamilton

9. Christi Tuleja

10.Hali Hammer

11.Peter VanArsdale

12.Bobbie Steinhart

13.Victoria Wesson

14.Irene Rice

15.Vijay Ramesh

16.Melanie Lawrence & John Smail

17.Janice Schroeder

18.Jesse Rosemoore

19.Arlene Owseichik

20.Sonya Baehr

21.Leslie Firestone

22.Justine Kessler

23.Dorothea Dorenz

24.Steen Jensen

25.Stephani Lesh

26.Shirley Kirsten

27.Linda Wood

28.Eric Friedman

29.Margots999

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30.russbumper

31.11 similarly-worded form letters
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
 None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #1a: Public Safety Technology: Surveillance Technology Ordinance and Police Equipment Ordinance Approvals, Policy Updates, and Contract Authority Item #1b: Social Justice Implications of contracts with the Immigration Data Broker, Flock Safety

32.Supplemental agenda material submitted by the Police Department and the Finance Department

33.Supplemental material submitted by Councilmember O’Keefe

34.Revised agenda material submitted by Mayor Adena Ishii

35.Police Accountability Board

36.Merry Frank

37.Steve Ravellette, Victoria Cole, and Melissa Kerpel, on behalf of SafeBears Inc.

38.Alan Pearson

39.Andrea Prichett

40.Verna Winters

41.Shirlonda Henry

42.Laura Schatz (2)

43.Rachel Durling

44.Jeronimo Martin

45.Jane Terjung

46.Barbara Schick

47.James Marshall

48.Andrew Donohoe

49.Karen Young and Mike Ravera

50.Maneesh Saini

51.Greg Bernstein

52.Brett Gabby

53.Susan McCutchan

54.Julie Illi

55.vandi_g

56.Nathaniel Emodi

57.Luna Calderon

58.Franziska Raedeker

59.Gerald Bland

60.Dale Hanchett

61.Patrick Golier

62.Robin Beauchamp

63.Box Dixon

64.Holly Scheider

65.Paul Gumpel

66.Laura Leipzig

67.Stanley Glenn

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68.Gregory Snyder

69.Emily Ziebell

70.Jordan Sax

71.Dale Webber

72.Allan Abshez

73.Sonya Tafoya

74.Sherri K.

75.George Cesana

76.Sandra Martin

77.Karen Rothblatt

78.Debbie Reed

79.Djuna Odegard

80.Deneen Proctor

81.Charles King

82.Susan Berman

83.Steven Donaldson

84.Sharon Findlay

85.Bruce Bauer

86.Gary Miguel

87.Alan Phillips

88.Nora Smiriga

89.Michael Rice

90.Teresa Thornton

91.Janeece Cristales

92.MJ Baumann

93.Mallorie Baron

94.Jack Kurzweil (2)

95.Wei-Bing Chen

96.Hayley Cox

97.Mark Abrahams

98.Jill Johnson

99.Shirlonda Henry
100. Laurie Nardinelli
101. Sam Kessel
102. Jason Martens
103. Joan Garbarino
104. Kate Rassbach
105. Jane Wiedlin
106. Christopher Kroll
107. Sam Kaplan Pettus
108. Keith Barton
109. Peter Deibler
110. Sarah Leverett
111. Yvonne Woolsey
112. Sara Betts
113. Sasha Howes
114. Merle Lustig
115. Phoebe Thomas Sorgen
116. Wynd Kaufmyn
117. Ingrid Safranek

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118. Carina O’Brien
119. Megan Mellard O’Neil
120. Melanie Lawrence & John Smail (2)
121. Alan Phillips
122. Ross and Robin Berman
123. Kathleen Rose
124. Boona Cheema
125. Jean Waddell
126. Ashley DeVore
127. Maryann Osullivan
128. Stanley E. Glenn
129. Cris Benton
130. Claudia Benton
131. John Waters
132. Larry Hendel
133. Bruce & Linda Bargmeyer
134. Deb DenHerder
135. Carole Burns
136. Mangesh & Suchitra Kolhatkar
137. Victoria Cole
138. Austin Abrams
139. Sandy Lee
140. Kate Rassbach
141. Jennifer Miller
142. Martha Brown
143. Jeffrey Heller
144. John J. Parman
145. Christine Johnston
146. Patricia Slater
147. Charles Carlson
148. Kelly Hammargren
149. Brad Winemiller
150. Judith Thomas
151. Judy Grether
152. Akram Belghith
153. Ariella Granett
154. Robb Godshaw
155. Anita Medal
156. Paul Rickey
157. Melissa Pulling
158. Tony Hansen
159. Vanessa Vega
160. Janice Schroeder
161. S. Omowale Fowles
162. Average macandcheese enjoyer
163. Remmelt Ellen
164. Thomas Deckert
165. Rose White
166. Laura Preuss
167. Masumi Maei Hayashi-Smith

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168. Carol Denney
169. Mangesh Kolhatkar
170. Gwen Byard
171. Jeanette McNeil
172. Shilpa Jain
173. Elana Auerbach
174. Mary Ann Meany and Donald Santos
175. Anna Garfink
176. David Korman
177. Danette Davis
178. Johna Pecot
179. Linda Gerson
180. Tim Kingston
181. Alan Phillips
182. Pua Owan
183. Isobel White
184. Micky Duxbury
185. Jennifer Doebler
186. Candice Schott
187. Melanie Curry
188. Nan Gefen
189. Janet Hack
190. Elias Welsh
191. Annabelle Potvin
192. Carol Belcher
193. Amelia Pernell
194. Marcel Hawiger
195. Rebecca Tilley
196. Larry Rail
197. Laurie Schley
198. Helen Finkelstein
199. Marge Sussman
200. Bill Press
201. Karen Bouris
202. Candace Simonen
203. Stephen Wahlstrom
204. Jeff Leyser
205. David Korman
206. Vicki Savitt
207. Susan McCutchan
208. Wolyineka
209. William P. Wreden Jr.
210. Azere Wilson
211. Jo Heilman
212. Ken Berland
213. Betania Goodman
214. Berkeley D1 Resident (2)
215. Anne Wormhoudt
216. Cindy Larson
217. Sara Sunstein

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218. Teri Johnstone
219. Peter Metcalf (3)
220. Peggy Radel
221. Noah Kahn
222. Phoebe Thomas Sorgen
223. Julian Foley
224. Liz Ozol
225. Lorian Schaeffer
226. Elizabeth Ferguson
227. Xiaoyuan Li
228. Emily Ziebell
229. Peter Calthorpe
230. Barbara Gilbert
231. Fran Layton
232. Beth Blattenberger
233. Alysse Wishart
234. Deanna Mason
235. Anne-Lise Francois
236. Sonya Baehr
237. Berkeley Neighborhoods Council
238. April Gilbert
239. Frances Holt
240. Koralie Hill
241. Tammy Kreznar on behalf of ACLU NorCal
242. Andrew Johnson
243. Tanya Johnson
244. Signe Henderson
245. Lesli-Jo Sawada
246. Kathy Kojimoto
247. Leslie Firestone
248. Edith Friedman
249. 7 Similarly worded form letters “I am a Berkeley resident…” 250. 38 Similarly worded form letters “I am the parent of a UC Berkeley student…”
251. 214 Similarly worded form letters “ I am writing to urge you to oppose…” Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #1a: Public Safety Technology: Surveillance Technology Ordinance and Police Equipment Ordinance Approvals, Policy Updates, and Contract Authority Item #1b: Social Justice Implications of contracts with the Immigration Data Broker, Flock Safety
252. Sean Arseo
253. Douglas W. James
254. Avi Rappoport
255. Cheryl Brewster
256. Jonathan Holt
257. Luz Buitrago
258. Nora Smiriga
259. Kelly Cooke

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260. Eric Friedman
261. Leila Allen
262. Deifler
263. Rebecca Pingree
264. Anandamayi Arnold
265. Fred Dodsworth (2)
266. Christopher Warren
267. Megan Garner
268. Rose E. Aplustill
269. Linda Berkowitz
270. Peter Ciccolo
271. Monika Mann
272. Laura Arriola
273. Jenny Rempel
274. Netsy Firestein
275. Ed Allen
276. David Allen (2)
277. Adrienne McInnis
278. Ian Baker
279. Abigail Tarail
280. Elic Suazo
281. Nisha Saini
282. Crystal Terry
283. Michael Tucker
284. Ed Allen
285. Todd Jalier
286. Risa Dye
287. Lanny DeVuono
288. Samuel Dillon
289. Kate Pocrass
290. Vanessa Nikko Cordova
291. Ben Gardella
292. Peter Deibler
293. Amal C.
294. Catherine Huchting
295. Elise Geske (3)
296. Judith White
297. Rachel Katz
298. Joan Garbarino
299. Katherine Sharpe
300. Christine Staples
301. Cindy Shamban
302. Joanne Carder
303. Chrissy Hoffman
304. Sally Nelson
305. Linda Konkoski
306. Betsy Bigelow-Teller
307. Subarna Mitra
308. Kelsey Kofford
309. Joanna M.

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310. Laura Hill
311. Marilyn Cleveland
312. Craig Peterson
313. Jean Tepperman
314. Rachel Vimont
315. Allison Banks
316. John Coveney
317. Jeffrey Church on behalf of Visit Berkeley
318. Ashley McClure
319. Kitty Calavita
320. Crystal Brunzell
321. Julia Chervin
322. Ary Smith
323. Rafael Gonzalez (2)
324. Amanda Whitehead
325. Barbara Gilbert
326. Thu-Anh Nelson
327. Diana Lempel
328. Max Gomberg
329. Patricia Campbell
330. David Moren
331. Jeremiah Maller
332. Diane Tokugawa
333. Tony Boyle
334. Akemi Osajima
335. Anand Patel
336. Virginia Browning
337. Vivek Kembaiyan
338. David Fisher
339. Sheila Newbery
340. Melissa Ploysophon
341. Erika Andersen
342. Geoff Lomax
343. Daniel Borgstrom
344. Todd Seeley
345. Julian Friedman
346. Janie Hall
347. Steve Gilmartin
348. Lori Gray
349. Kristine Dixon
350. Stephen Leake
351. Samantha Johnston
352. Geraldine Clifford
353. Indivisible Berkeley NC/AC Team
354. Nina Haft
355. Mary Lynn Morales
356. David Gifford
357. Tania Schwartz
358. Brian Hofer on behalf of Secure Justice
359. 18 Similarly worded form letters “While BPD promotes…”

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360. 97 Similarly worded form letters “I am writing to urger you to oppose…” Miscellaneous
361. Unknown

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B E R K E L E Y C I T Y C O U N C I L

S P E C I A L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
3:00 P.M.
2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1619 EDITH STREET, BERKELEY CA 94703

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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 165 511 9734. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

Attachment 3

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 3:05 p.m.

Present: Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii

Absent: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, O’Keefe
Councilmember O’Keefe present at 3:08 p.m.

Councilmember Taplin arrived during closed session.

Public Comment - Limited to items on this agenda only – 0 speakers CLOSED SESSION:

The City Council will convene in closed session to meet concerning the following:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.95
Claimant: Zhu, Xia "Bonnie"
Subject: Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim (Gov. Code § 910.6) Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Lunaparra) to approve the staff recommendation to accept the late- filed claim.

Vote: Ayes – Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett.

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b):

Title of position to be evaluated: City Attorney
Action: No reportable action taken.

OPEN SESSION:

Public Reports of actions taken pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1.

The City Council voted to grant the application of Claimant Xia "Bonnie" Zhu to file a late claim under Government Code section 911.4.

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Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Humbert/Tregub) to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: Ayes – Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Kesarwani, Bartlett.

Adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the closed session meeting held on May 11, 2026.
________________________
Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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B E R K E L E Y C I T Y C O U N C I L

S P E C I A L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
5:00 P.M.

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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 165 486 3161. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

Attachment 4

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 5:07 p.m.

Present: Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii

Absent: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett
Councilmember Taplin present at 5:23 p.m.

Public Comment - Limited to items on this agenda only – 0 speakers CLOSED SESSION:

The City Council will convene in closed session to meet concerning the following:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2): one case.

Action: No reportable action taken.

OPEN SESSION:

Public Reports of actions taken pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1.

No reportable action taken.

Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: Ayes – Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Kesarwani, Bartlett.

Adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the closed session meeting held on May 12, 2026.
________________________
Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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MINUTES

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 12, 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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 160 802 0564. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream.

All Council meetings are recorded.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

Attachment 5

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:08 p.m.

Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii

Absent: Bartlett
Councilmember Bartlett present at 6:25 p.m.

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 Jewish-American Heritage Month – May 2026

2. Recognition of Affordable Housing Month – May 2026

3. Recognition of Muslim Holidays Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha City Manager Comments: None
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 10 speakers.

Public Comment by Employee Unions: 0 speakers.

Consent Calendar
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 4 speakers.

Action: M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.

Vote: All Ayes.

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1. Sale of Real Property – 1631 Fifth Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,006-N.S. approving the sale of City property at 1631 Fifth Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents required to sell the property for $750,000.

First Reading Vote: All Ayes.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,006–N.S.

2. Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23 (Zoning) for Consistency with State Law and Technical Edits (SLTE 2026)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,007-N.S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Title 23. The proposed changes apply to the sections of the BMC listed below:
- Section 23.202.020 (Residential Districts – Allowed Land Uses) - Section 23.202.050 (Residential Districts – R-1 Residential Multi-Unit 1 District) - Section 23.202.080 (Residential Districts – R-2 Residential Multi-Unit 2 District) - Section 23.202.090 (Residential Districts – R-2A Residential Multi-Unit 2A District) - Section 23.206.030 (Manufacturing Districts – Additional Permit Requirements) - Section 23.206.060 (Manufacturing Districts – M Manufacturing District) - Section 23.206.070 (Manufacturing Districts – MM Mixed Manufacturing District) - Section 23.206.080 (Manufacturing Districts – MU-LI Mixed Use-Light Industrial District)
- Section 23.206.090 (Manufacturing Districts – MU-R Mixed Use Residential District) - Section 23.304.100 (General Development Standards – Site Features in Residential)
- Section 23.306.030 (Accessory Dwelling Units – Development Standards) - Section 23.306.040 (Accessory Dwelling Units – Permit Procedures) - Section 23.322.040 (Parking and Loading – General Requirements) - Section 23.322.050 (Parking and Loading – Parking Reductions) - Section 23.322.100 (Parking and Loading – On-site Loading Spaces) - Section 23.326.070 (Demolition of Non-Residential Buildings) - Section 23.330.030 (Density Bonus—Application Requirements) - Section 23.330.080 (Density Bonus – Regulatory Agreements) - Section 23.410.020 (Appeals and Certifications – Appeal Subjects and Jurisdiction) - Section 23.502.020 (Glossary – Defined Terms)
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. 8,007–N.S.

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3. 1646 and 1650 Fifth Street Re-Zoning and Associated General Plan Amendments
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,008-N.S. amending the Zoning Map to rezone portions of 1646 and 1650 Fifth Street from Mixed Use- Light Industrial (MU-LI) to Mixed Use-Residential (MU-R).

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. 8,008–N.S.

4. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board (PAB) nominated by Councilmember Tregub.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,255–N.S.

5. Contract No. 32600118 Amendment: Clariti for Special Events Permitting Software
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend existing contract with Clariti Cloud, Inc. (Contract No. 32600118) to add a Special Event permitting module to the City’s new permitting platform, in an amount not to exceed $121,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $5,480,128.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000, Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,256–N.S.

6. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on May 12, 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: $1,700,000 - Various Funds
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.

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7. Contract No. 32100110 Amendment: JotForm, Inc. for a HIPAA Compliant Platform to Support Clinical Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32100110 with JotForm, Inc. by adding $39,832, bringing the contract total to an amount not to exceed $149,050 and extending the end date through May 13, 2028.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,257–N.S.

8. Contract No. 32300108 Fifth Amendment: Street Level Advisors, LLC for Housing Consulting Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a fifth amendment to Contract No. 32300108 with Street Level Advisors, LLC increasing the contract by $146,310 for consulting services in a total amount not to exceed $562,260, with a contract end date of September 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,258–N.S.

9. Contract No. 32300207 Amendment: Easy Does It for Accessible Wheelchair Van Services for Seniors & the Disabled
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to amend Contract No.32300207 with Easy Does It increasing the amount by $57,000 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $232,000. These services support accessible wheelchair van services to customers of the Aging Services Division’s Berkeley Rides for Seniors & the Disabled program.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,259–N.S.

10. Contract No. 32300180 Amendment: GoGo Technologies, Inc. for Transportation Services for Seniors & the Disabled
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee, to amend Contract No. 32300180 with GoGo Technologies, Inc. for a 24/7 concierge call center to arrange rides with Uber and Lyft for the City’s seniors and disabled community. This amendment will add $500,000 in funding for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a not to exceed amount of $1,000,000.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,260–N.S.

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11. Revenue Grant Agreements: Funding Support from Essential Access Health to Conduct Public Health Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application to Essential Access Health, to accept the grant, execute any resultant revenue agreement and amendment, and implement the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses to conduct public health promotion, protection, and prevention services for the Essential Access Health revenue agreement in the projected amount of $120,000 for April 1, 2026 to March 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: See report.

Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,261–N.S.

12. Revenue Grant Agreements: Funding Support from the State of California and Alameda County to Conduct Public Health Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit grant agreements to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Alameda County, to accept the grants, and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments to conduct public health promotion, protection, and prevention services for the following two revenue agreements:

1. Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control in the projected amount of $16,361 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 from CDPH. (Fund: 312)

2. Public Health Infrastructure Program in the projected amount of $32,080 for FY 2027 from Alameda County. (Fund: 312)
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,262–N.S. (Tuberculosis Prevention), Resolution No. 72,263–N.S. (Public Health Infrastructure).

13. Contracts: As-needed Tree Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt four Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute the following contracts, and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders for as-needed tree services, each for a period of May 29, 2026 to May 28, 2029:

1. Bay Area Tree Specialist, for an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.

2. Hamilton Tree Service, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.

3. The Professional Tree Care Company, for an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.

4. West Coast Arborists, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $1,050, 000.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,264–N.S. (Bay Area Tree), Resolution No. 72,265–N.S. (Hamilton Tree), Resolution No. 72,266–N.S. (The Professional), Resolution No. 72,267–N.S. (West Coast).

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14. License Agreement – Aqua SuperPower, Inc. for Marine Electric Vessel Charging Station at K Dock at the Berkeley Marina
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Aqua SuperPower, Inc. to install and operate a marine electric vessel charging station at K Dock at the Berkeley Marina for a period of 12 years.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,268–N.S.
15a. Exploitation of Vulnerable Homeowners (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
From: Commission on the Status of Women
Recommendation: That Council refer to the City Manager to direct the Department of Health and Human Services and other relevant departments and divisions to draft materials, written and visual (DVDs/VHS) to provide to homeowners vulnerable to exploitation, those being older and minority homeowners subject to exploitation from realtors, appraisers, lenders, speculators and others. For the appropriate department or division to identify a means of distribution of these materials to locations frequented by older and minority homeowners including senior centers, community organizations, medical providers and faith-based organizations. To promote the availability of these materials through public notices and local media. To return to Council with the draft materials and proposed locations of distribution within 6 months of the passage of this recommendation at Council. That in addition to English, materials be written, spoken, and otherwise communicated in other languages in which residents in Berkeley communicate.

Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the commission item and the companion report to the City Council with a qualified positive recommendation that the Council refer the items to the Commission on Aging for further development. Further recommend that the Commission on Aging research existing models and templates, and consider a regional approach to design and distribution materials.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Okeya Vance-Dozier, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7100 Action: See action for Item 15b.

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15b. Companion Report: Exploitation of Vulnerable Homeowners (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Support the Policy Committee’s recommendation for this item.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Action: Approved recommendation as recommended by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee.

Council Consent Items

16. Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Approve the expenditure of funds, including $2500 from Councilmember Bartlett for pre-planning of the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival (organized by Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc., 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: Councilmembers Taplin and Blackaby added as co-sponsors. Adopted Resolution No. 72,269–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Councilmember Blackaby - $500; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Tregub - $200; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember Taplin - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $250; Mayor Ishii - $250.

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17. Lease Agreement: Patpatia & Associates, Inc. for 125-127 University Avenue From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt first reading of an Ordinance executing a lease agreement with Patpatia & Associates, Inc. to lease second floor office space located at 125-127 University Avenue in the Berkeley Waterfront. The initial lease term is anticipated to begin July 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2029, with two-1-year options to extend.

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 (Kesarwani/Humbert) to close the public hearing.

Vote: All Ayes.

Action: M/S/C (Blackaby/Kesarwani) to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 8,009–N.S. Second reading scheduled for June 9, 2026.

Vote: All Ayes.

Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 1 speaker.

Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: All Ayes.

Adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the regular meeting held on May 12, 2026.
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Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
Budget Concerns

1. Homeless Services Panel of Experts

2. Kristine Dixon

3. Walter Wood

4. Barbara Gilbert

5. David Lerman (2)

6. Tom Bellingham

7. Eric Friedman (2)

8. Julia Lauren

9. Joel Libove

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10.Abhijit Bhat

11.Sarah Baughn

12.George Perezvelez

13.John F. Clarke

14.Fred Krieger

15.Jane Tierney

16.John Hershberger
Zoning

17.Robert Cooperstein

18.Barbara Hadenfeldt

19.Victor Ichioka

20.John J. Parman (2)

21.Todd Andrew

22.Laura Klein

23.Margot Smith

24.Stephen Alpert (4)
Hopkins Street

25.Alan Gould

26.Stephen Alpert

27.Heath Maddox

28.Eli Doberne-Rokach

29.Patty Lipinska

30.Katherine de Runtz

31.Ben Gerhardstein and Karen Parolek, on behalf of Walk Bike Berkeley, and Libby Lee-Egan, on behalf of North Berkeley Now!

32.Kim Haltiner

33.William Springer

34.Seth Gold

35.Bill Hickman

36.Sarah Wittmer

37.Shirley Kirsten (3)

38.Matthew Dimond

39.Grace Munakata

40.David White

41.Michela Lee

42.Josie Gerst

43.Michael Tompkins

44.Jennifer Cole

45.Leni Siegel

46.Calla Schmidt (and Silas)

47.Rachel Bradley

48.Michael Frantz

49.Carol Goines

50.Sonya Baehr (2)

51.Chris Hamilton

52.D.

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53.Marguerite Lee

54.Ross Knight

55.Jean Weininger
Repaving Request

56.Aine Le

57.Etsuko Tobari

58.Sam Kessel

59.Kessa Giles

60.David Giles

61.Art Goldberg
Rename City Park

62.Daniel Borgstrom

63.judyandrich

64.Sally Nelson

65.Gerald Derblich

66.Virginia Browning (2)

67.Ken Blum

68.Jennifer Chou

69.Sherry Shannon

70.Everett Wetchler

71.Ryan Casey

72.Gianna Michael
EMBER and Zone Zero

73.Deirdre Duhan

74.Susan McCutchan

75.Jane Terjung & Bill Naylor

76.James H. Hurley

77.Mona Halaby

78.Irene Brydon

79.Cindy Larson

80.Chief David Sprague
Gabe Catalfo Fields

81.Celine Bonfils

82.Orion and Brie Fulton

83.Irene Reyes-Kaludi, on behalf of Bay Area Adult Soccer League and Ted Steen, on behalf of Eastshore Alliance Futbol Club
Street Sweeping

84.David Lerman

85.Scott Stewart
Ferry Project Comments and DEIR

86.Charley Paffenbarger

87.Liza McNulty

88.Mike Vandeman

89.Clifford Fred

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90.Paul Kamen (5)
Berkeley World Cup Logo

91.Jeffrey Church, on behalf of Visit Berkeley
SF Mime Troop

92.Summer Brenner
Parking Meters

93.Lucas Miller
Promoting Local Businesses

94.Eric Friedman
Blue Curb at 1231 Addison

95.Alfred Twu
Parking at 6th & Bancroft Way

96.Rachel Berry
Crosswalk at College Avenue and Garber Street

97.Anne Whyte
Tier 2 Transit Stops in Berkeley

98.Ron Kelly
UC Berkeley Construction and Noise Concerns

99.Julia Lauren
100. Daniel Auten
Proclamation Request
101. Jo-Hsin (Stacy) Tang
2128 Oxford Street and Zoning Adjustments Board Meeting 102. Steven Schuyler (8)
Daylighting Law Concerns
103. Shirley Kirsten (4)
Missing Person Report Concerns
104. Hanifea Click (2)
105. Desma Patterson (2)
106. Angela Floyd
107. Jody
Animal Rights Concerns
108. Matthew A. King
109. Richard Woods
Shen Yun Performances
110. Joel Ng
Access to Basic Needs Concerns
111. Elizabeth Johnston (2)
Public Disturbance

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112. Elizabeth Johnston (2)
Public Radio
113. Eid
Trafficking Concern
114. Jodi Schiller
Links and Forwards
115. russbumper (4)
116. crustyrusty
Upcoming Events
117. Adriana Betti, on behalf of R.I.S.E.
118. Daley Michael, on behalf of Shake Shack (2)
119. Downtown Berkeley Association
120. Visit Berkeley
121. Port of Oakland
122. Berkeley Art Center
eScooters
123. Robert Borghese (12)
124. Carson Lepre/Anosh Dumasia/Antonio Vargas on behalf of Veo (12) Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
 None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #5: Contract No. 32600118 Amendment: Clariti for Special Events Permitting Software
125. Lisa Bullwinkel
Item #10: Contract No. 32300180 Amendment: GoGo Technologies, Inc. for Transportation Services for Seniors & the Disabled
126. Gregory Kalkanis
Item #16: Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
127. Delores Nochi Cooper on behalf Berkeley Juneteenth Cultural Celebrations Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
 None

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M I N U T E S

S P E C I A L M E E T I N G O F T H E

B E R K E L E Y C I T Y C O U N C I L
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4:00 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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 165 412 7930. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream.

All Council meetings are recorded.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

Attachment 6

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 4:03 p.m.

Present: Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii

Absent: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett
Councilmember Taplin present at 4:09 p.m.

Councilmember Kesarwani present at 4:16 p.m.

Councilmember Bartlett present at 4:42 p.m.

Action Calendar – New Business

1. Presentation and Discussion of Second Community Survey Results and Direction Regarding Potential Ballot Measures for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Review the results of the second community survey and provide direction to the City Manager and City Attorney regarding potential ballot measures for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, including whether to:

1. Affirm the direction to prepare ballot language for a potential $300 million General Obligation bond measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot to fund priority infrastructure investments;

2. Provide input on the list of infrastructure projects for the $300 million General Obligation bond; and

3. Affirm the direction to prepare ballot language for a potential 0.5 percent increase in the City’s sales and use tax for the November 3, 2026, ballot to address the City’s projected General Fund structural deficit and support essential City services.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David White, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Action: 15 speakers. M/S/C (Taplin/Tregub) to:

1. Affirm the direction to prepare ballot language for a potential $300 million General Obligation bond measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot to fund priority infrastructure investments; and

2. Affirm the direction to prepare ballot language for a potential 0.5 percent increase in the City’s sales and use tax for the November 3, 2026, ballot to address the City’s projected General Fund structural deficit and support essential City services.

Vote: All Ayes.

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Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Taplin/Lunaparra) to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: All Ayes.

Adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the special meeting held on May 19, 2026.
________________________
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
Item #1: Presentation and Discussion of Second Community Survey Results and Direction Regarding Potential Ballot Measures for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election

1. Phil Allen

2. Larry and Mary Ann Wight

3. Susan Schwartz on behalf of Friend of Five Creeks

4. Emma Gobler

5. Lisa Cain

6. Nina

7. Katherine Schaaf

8. Susan Austin

9. Jeffrey J. Carter

10.Jan Ruchlis
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
 None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #1: Presentation and Discussion of Second Community Survey Results and Direction Regarding Potential Ballot Measures for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election

11.Ray Yep

12.Nicola Reinhardt

13.Laura A Schmidt

14.Sarah Watts

15.Joel Myerson

16.Todd Jersey
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #1: Presentation and Discussion of Second Community Survey Results and Direction Regarding Potential Ballot Measures for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election

17.Presentation submitted by the City Manager’s Office

18.John Callaway

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19.Linda and Steven Rosen

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MINUTES

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
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 165 412 7930. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream.

All Council meetings are recorded.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.

The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.

Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act) - Parties to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to any City employee or officer. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a decisionmaker for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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