Berkeley City Council
July 28, 2026

Consent Calendar
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 4

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,015–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,016–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,017–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,018–N.S.

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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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,019–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,020–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,021–N.S.

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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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,022–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,023–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,024–N.S.

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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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,025–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,026–N.S.

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 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,027–N.S.

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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 Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,028–N.S.

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
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.

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
Action: Approved recommendation.

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
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,030–N.S. Second reading scheduled for July 14, 2026.

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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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,341–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,342–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,343–N.S.

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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,344–N.S.

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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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,345–N.S.

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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,346–N.S. (Senior Center Activities), and Resolution No. 72,347–N.S. (Supportive Services).

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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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,348–N.S. (Congregate Meals), Resolution No. 72,349–N.S. (Home Delivered Meals), and Resolution No. 72,350–N.S. (Family Caregiver Support).

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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,351–N.S.

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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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,352–N.S.

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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,353–N.S.

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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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,354–N.S. (Job Classification), Resolution No. 72,355–N.S. (Personnel Rules and Regulations), and Resolution No. 72,356–N.S. (MOU).

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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,357–N.S.

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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,358–N.S.

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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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,359–N.S.

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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,360–N.S.

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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,361–N.S.

Council Consent Items
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 15

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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,362–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Blackaby - $200; Councilmember Humbert - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $500; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $250.

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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,363–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember Humbert - $100; Councilmember O’Keefe - $200; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Tregub - $150; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100.

Council Consent Items
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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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,364–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $200; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Tregub - $150; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100; Mayor Ishii - $250.

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 Action: Approved recommendation as recommended by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee.

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

Council Consent Items
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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 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 72,365–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Blackaby - $250; Councilmember O’Keefe - $200; Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Kesarwani - $100.

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: Adopted Resolution No. 72,366–N.S. amended to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amounts listed: Councilmember Lunaparra - $200; Councilmember Tregub - $150; Councilmember Kesarwani - $4,000.

Action Calendar – New Business
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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
Action: 0 speakers. M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 72,367–N.S.

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

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
Action: 2 speakers. M/S/C (Tregub/Blackaby) to adopt Resolution No. 72,368–N.S.

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

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 Action: 11 speakers. M/S/C (Lunaparra/Tregub) to continue Item 45 to the July 7, 2026 regular meeting, including revised material in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from Councilmember Lunaparra.

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

Action Calendar – New Business
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 19

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
Action: 17 speakers. M/S/C (Blackaby/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 72,369– N.S. as presented in the item from the City Manager.

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

Information Reports

47. Voluntary Time Off Program for Fiscal Year 2027
From: City Manager
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Action: Received and filed, including revised material in Supplemental Communications Packet #2 from the City Manager’s Office to add 11 additional VTO days pursuant to Council action on the Fiscal Year 2027 – 2028 budget on June 23, 2026.

Information Reports
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 20

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 Action: Received and filed.

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

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

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

Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda - 4 speakers.

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

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

Adjourned at 9:43 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the City Council regular meeting held on June 30, 2026.
_________________________
Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Communications
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

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 21
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
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

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 22

25.Elsa Tranter
Request to Add Information

26.Zohe Slack
Pool Fee Increases

27.Robbin Henderson (2)
Berkeley Arts Program

28.Jonathan Bachrach
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

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 23

45.Paula Morgan
Resource Guide

46.Elizabeth Johnston
Speed Enforcement Concern

47.Anne Whyte
Parking Ticket Concern

48.Tenrou Dolgo
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)

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 24
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
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
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.

70.Nancy Braham
Item #17: Transactions and Use (Sales) General Tax Measure on the November 3, 2026 Ballot

71.Geoffrey Lomax (2)

72.Rashi Kesarwani

73.Maureen Burke

74.D.P. Neyhart
Item #29: North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing Projects – Additional Predevelopment Funding and Ownership Change

75. Rebecca Gigi on behalf of Insight Housing

76.Omar Rivera on behalf of East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Item #45: Placing an Initiative Ordinance Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance on the November 3, 2026 Ballot

77.Judith Bebelaar

78.Jean M. Mudge

79.Rosina Karen

80.Karla Simmons (2)

81.Julie Kitzenberger

82.Gail Martin (2)

83.Robert Hockett

84.Carol L. Curtis

85.Richard Festinger

86.Peg Bogle

87.Susan McKearnan

88.Jo Ann Driscoll
Item #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)

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 25

89.Wendy Alfsen (2)
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #19: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 30, 2026
Item #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)

90.Janice Schroeder

91.Ash Lynette

92.Marianne

93.Peter Metcalf

94.Katy Lundgren

95.Bill Hofmann

96.Claire Andrews

97.Steen Jensen

98.Steve Kanofsky

99.Elizabeth Ferguson
100. Lanny DeVuono
101. Adrian Tasistro-Hart
102. Jonathan Wieder
103. Amy Berlin
104. Jane Maxwell
105. Anna Garfink
106. Catherine Montano
107. Sam Holtzman
108. Christine Cox Jude
109. Sonya Tafoya
110. Kira Findling
111. Kelly Hammargren
112. Sally Nelson
113. Peter Diebler
114. Eric Thompson
115. Kathy Kojimoto
116. Owen Thompson-Lastad
117. Jennifer Cord
118. Fraedeker
119. Mike Apte
120. Kate Rassbach
121. Lynn Mueller
122. Elana Auerbach
Item #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) 123. David Shere

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 26
Item #45: Placing an Initiative Ordinance Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance on the November 3, 2026 Ballot
124. Revised agenda material submitted by Councilmember Lunaparra 125. Mark and Agatha Greeley
126. Julie Kitzenberger
127. Roger Hallsten
128. Cris Benton
129. Bhima Sheridan
130. Linda Burden
131. Jon Chinn
132. Jendayi Arshaloos Dalia Auque
133. Courtney Pal
134. Lucas Woodward
135. Judith Bebelaar
Item #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)
136. Jane Wiedlin
137. Judith Grether
138. Jonathan Weinstock
139. Inette Dishler
140. Candace Simonen
141. Sonya Baehr and Thomas W. Jones
142. Kori Kody
143. Diana Bohn
144. Jack Kurzweil
145. John J. Parman
146. Cindy Shamban
147. Joan Garvin
148. Karen Dabrusin
149. Doris Lynch
150. Michael Ravera and Karen Young
151. Tom Luce
152. Merle Lustig
153. James Brook
154. Lou Valla
Item #47: Voluntary Time Off Program for Fiscal Year 2027 155. Revised agenda material submitted by the City Manager’s Office Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #19: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 30, 2026
156. Office of the Director of Police Accountability on behalf of the Vice Chair of the Police Accountability Board
157. Kitt Saginor

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 27
Item #19: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on June 30, 2026 Item #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)
158. Grant Thompson
159. Mary Ann Meany
160. Masumi Hayashi-Smith
161. Shilpa Jain
162. Marilyn Simons
163. Phoebe Thomas Sorgen
164. Nora Thomey
165. Kitt Calavita
166. Summer Brenner
167. Kelly Hammargren
168. Lindo Olivenbaum
169. Willie Phillips
170. Wilhelmenia Wilson on behalf of Healthy Black Families, Inc. 171. Eleanor Clarke
172. Alison Weber-Stover
Item #45: Placing an Initiative Ordinance Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance on the November 3, 2026 Ballot
173. Scott and Kathryn Hambly
174. Matt Gustafson on behalf of Bay Area Community Land Trust 175. Angela Cavanaugh on behalf of Satellite Affordable Housing 176. Sophia DeWitton behalf of East Bay Housing Organizations 177. Heather Raney
178. Isaac Kianovsky on behalf of the Northern California Land Trust Item #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)
179. Jack Kurzweil
180. Jeffrey Kaplan
181. Candice Schott
182. Judith White
183. Alexis Adorador
184. Karen Boyden
185. Janice Murota
186. Steve Tracy
187. Karen Friedman
188. Kitt Saginor
189. Shirley Hochhausen
190. Martin Nicolaus
191. Nikki Sachs

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 MINUTES Page 28
Miscellaneous
192. Unknown

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: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/Manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Subject: Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board (PAB) nominated by Councilmember Taplin.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
All PAB commissioners are eligible to receive a stipend of up to $300 per month.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
There is currently one vacant seat on the PAB.

Councilmember Taplin has nominated Anay Sharma to serve on the Police Accountability Board. Anay Sharma meets the eligibility criteria as verified by city staff in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and may be appointed by a majority vote of the Council.

Commissioner Nominated By
Jasmina Viteskic Mayor Ishii
Joshua Buswell-Charkow Councilmember Kesarwani
vacant Councilmember Taplin
Benjamin "Ben" J. Nash Councilmember Bartlett
Stephanie Allan Councilmember Tregub
Leah Wilson Councilmember O’Keefe
Patrick DeTemple Councilmember Blackaby
Joshua Cayetano Councilmember Lunaparra
Randy Wells Councilmember Humbert
Dwayne Phillips Alternate
Article XVIII, Section 125, Part 6 of the City Charter states, “The Mayor and each City Councilmember shall nominate one candidate from an applicant pool at a meeting of the City Council and that each individual nominee must be approved by a majority vote of the City Council.”

Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026

Members of the Police Accountability Board must:
 Be a resident of the City
 Be at least 18 years of age
 Not be an employee, officer, or contractor with the City, a current sworn police officer from any agency, or a current employee, official, or representative of an employee association representing sworn police officers
 Be fair minded and objective with a demonstrated commitment to community service The City Charter indicates that desirable qualities of a Board member are familiarity with human resources, law, police procedures, police oversight, or involvement in civil rights or community organizations and that the City Council shall endeavor to establish a Board that is broadly inclusive and reflective of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, neighborhoods, and various communities of interest in the City.

BACKGROUND
Measure II was adopted on November 3, 2020, by the voters of Berkeley to establish an Office of the Director of Police Accountability and create a new Police Accountability Board (hereafter “Board”), both of which are independent of the City Manager. The members of the Board are approved by vote of the full Council.

In June of 2021 the Mayor and Members of the City Council nominated and appointed the initial nine members of the PAB and also appointed one alternate commissioner.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects, climate impacts, or sustainability opportunities associated with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The appointment is provided for by the City Charter and pursuant to the nomination submitted by Councilmember Taplin.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

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

RESOLUTION NO. -N.S.

APPOINTMENT OF ANAY SHARMA TO THE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD WHEREAS, Measure II was adopted on November 3, 2020 by the voters of Berkeley to create a new Police Accountability Board; and
WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 125, Part 6 provides for the Council’s appointment of board members; and
WHEREAS, the Councilmember Taplin submitted a nominee for appointment by the full council.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the following applicant is hereby appointed to the Police Accountability Board:

Nominee Nominated By
Anay Sharma Councilmember Taplin

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: http://www.berkeleyca.gov

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted By: Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Subject: Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference

RECOMMENDATION
Designate Councilmember Lunaparra as the voting delegate and Councilmember Humbert as the alternate for the General Assembly of the Annual League of California Cities conference to be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Anaheim.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Conference fees of approximately $725 for the full conference or $375 for a one-day pass.

BACKGROUND
Cal Cities laws allow for any official of a member city, with the approval of the city council, to be designated the city’s voting delegate or alternate at the annual General Assembly meeting.

As designated in Resolution No. 71,655-N.S. Councilmember Lunaparra is the City’s representative for the League and Councilmember Humbert is the alternate.

This year’s conference is being held in Anaheim from Wednesday, September 23 through Friday, September 25, 2026. Each city is allowed to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy. The voting delegate or alternate must be registered for the conference.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or climate impacts associated with the recommendation of this report.

CONTACT PERSON
Mark Numainville, City Clerk, 981-6900
Attachments
1: Voting Delegate Information

1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TO: Mayors, Cou
ncil Members, City Clerks, and City Managers
RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Ex
po, Sept. 23-25, 2026
Anaheim Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities co
nvenes a member-driven General Assembly
at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Fr
iday, Sept. 25, 2026 the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the
General Assembly, your city must designate a voting
delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your ci
ty’s delegates through the online
submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-co nference
communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration op ens June 2.

For a city to c
ast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026

alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly

1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org

General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional

division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —
one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a member-
informed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved
1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.
2 During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).

City Manager’s Office
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
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Peter Radu, Neighborhood Services Manager Subject: Contract No. 32100053 Amendment: Dr. Orsolya Kuti for Veterinary Medical Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Dr. Orsolya Kuti to provide in-house veterinary medical services at Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS), increasing the contract amount by $103,000 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $376,000.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funds are available in the Animal Services baseline budget. The increase in the not-to- exceed amount is required to support continued contracted veterinary services at the revised hourly rate. The adjustment reflects a market-aligned increase in the contractor’s hourly rate and rising costs of veterinary care.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
BACS currently contracts with Dr. Kuti to provide veterinary services on a part-time basis to support shelter medical care, including surgeries, examinations, treatments, and urgent medical decision-making for animals entering and residing in the shelter.

BACS serves approximately 1,500 animals annually, many of whom require immediate or ongoing veterinary attention. Dr. Kuti’s services are particularly critical given limited on-site veterinary staffing capacity, as contracted support ensures continuity of care and timely response to both routine and urgent medical needs.

The current not-to-exceed (NTE) amount is insufficient to cover projected veterinary service expenditures at the revised hourly rate and anticipated service levels. Without an increase to the NTE, BACS risks interruptions in contracted veterinary coverage, which would directly impact the shelter’s ability to provide timely medical care, perform necessary surgeries, and maintain appropriate standards of animal welfare. Increasing the NTE will ensure uninterrupted access to essential veterinary services and continued operational stability.

Effective January 1, 2026, local agencies are required to satisfy noticing requirements for certain contracts for services that meet the criteria outlined in Government Code

Contract Amendment: Dr. Orsolya Kuti for Veterinary Medical Services CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026
Section 3504.1 as amended by AB 339. This project does not meet the criteria in Government Code Section 3504.1 and is exempt from the noticing requirement.

BACKGROUND
Since 2020, BACS has contracted with Dr. Kuti to provide in-house veterinary services.

Over the course of the contract, Dr. Kuti has become an integral resource for the shelter, providing a broad range of medical and surgical services that support both individual animal care and overall population health management.

Her work has contributed to improved medical outcomes for shelter animals through timely diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, as well as facilitating surgical interventions that would otherwise be delayed or unavailable. This capacity is especially important in a shelter environment where animals may present complex or urgent medical needs upon intake, and where access to consistent veterinary care directly influences length of stay, adoptability, and humane outcomes.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or climate impacts associated with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Dr. Kuti is well qualified and fully capable of continuing to provide the veterinary services outlined in the Scope of Services. Increasing the not-to-exceed amount will ensure the City can maintain uninterrupted access to these essential services at the revised hourly rate and anticipated level of demand.

If this funding is not authorized, BACS risks disruption in contracted veterinary capacity, which would directly impact the shelter’s ability to provide timely medical care and perform necessary surgical procedures. This could result in delays in treatment and increased strain on shelter operations, affecting animal health and welfare outcomes.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
An alternative to increasing the not-to-exceed amount for contracted veterinary services would be to rely more heavily on external veterinary clinics for medical and surgical care. However, this option is not feasible due to the rising cost of veterinary services, limited availability of affordable providers in the surrounding area, and extended wait times for appointments.

Local veterinary clinics often charge rates that are significantly higher than current contracted services, and scheduling delays can extend several weeks to months. As a result, relying on external providers would likely lead to delays in treatment, increased length of stay for shelter animals, and reduced ability to provide timely medical interventions, which could in turn increase the risk of preventable suffering and result in higher rates of euthanasia for medically treatable animals.

Contract Amendment: Dr. Orsolya Kuti for Veterinary Medical Services CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026

CONTACT PERSON
Michael St. Pierre, Animal Care Services Manager, (510) 981-6603 Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT NO. 32100053 AMENDMENT: DR. ORSOLYA KUTI FOR VETERINARY

MEDICAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) provides sheltering, medical care, and humane treatment for approximately 1,500 animals annually entering its care; and WHEREAS, BACS relies on contracted veterinary services to provide examinations, treatment of illness and injury, surgical procedures, and urgent medical decision-making for shelter animals; and
WHEREAS, in-house contracted veterinary services are essential to ensure timely medical care, maintain animal welfare standards, and support efficient shelter operations in the absence of full-time on-site veterinary staffing; and WHEREAS, since 2020, BACS has contracted with Dr. Orsolya Kuti to provide veterinary medical services, including examinations, treatments, surgeries, and other essential clinical care for shelter animals; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kuti’s services have become an integral component of shelter operations, supporting both individual animal health outcomes and overall population management; and
WHEREAS, the current not-to-exceed contract amount is insufficient to support continued services at the revised hourly rate and anticipated level of service demand; and WHEREAS, failure to increase the contract not-to-exceed amount would risk interruption of veterinary services, resulting in delays in medical care, reduced surgical capacity, and negative impacts to animal health and welfare outcomes; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the Animal Services baseline budget to support the proposed contract amendment; and
WHEREAS, increasing the contract amount will ensure uninterrupted access to essential veterinary services and continued humane care for animals at Berkeley Animal Care Services.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to amend Contract No. 32100053 with Dr. Orsolya Kuti for veterinary medical services at Berkeley Animal Care Services, increasing the contract amount by $103,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $376,000.

July 28, 2026
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to take actions necessary to implement the intent of this Resolution, including execution of related documents and amendments.

Office of the City Manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Peter Radu, Neighborhood Services Manager Subject: Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services Grant Acceptance

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a $60,000 grant from the Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services (FoBACS) and to execute any necessary agreements and amendments required to implement this funding.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Adopting this resolution will result in the addition of $60,000 to the FY27 Berkeley Animal Care Services budget and will be deposited into fund 336.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) relies on contracted veterinary services provided by Dr. Orsolya Kuti to deliver essential medical care for shelter animals, including examinations, treatment of illness and injury, surgical procedures, and urgent clinical decision-making. These services are a core component of daily shelter operations and are necessary to maintain humane care standards for animals entering and residing in the facility.

On January 2026, the City Council ratified a recess action taken by the City Manager to amend BACS’ existing contract with Dr. Kuti to account for recent large increase in the cost of providing veterinary care, resulting in an increase to Dr. Kuti’s hourly costs from $85/hour to $105/hour.

Acceptance of the $60,000 grant from FoBACS will directly offset a portion of the costs associated with Dr. Kuti’s contract. These funds will help preserve baseline medical and surgical capacity for shelter animals, ensuring continuity of care and reducing the risk of avoidable deterioration or euthanasia for medically treatable conditions.

The shelter continues to serve a high volume of animals each year, many of whom require timely veterinary assessment and intervention upon intake. Maintaining consistent veterinary capacity is essential to ensuring appropriate medical response, supporting shelter flow, and sustaining the level of care required for safe and humane operations.

Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services Grant Acceptance CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026

BACKGROUND
Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services (FoBACS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2012 by a dedicated group of volunteers committed to raising funds in support of Berkeley Animal Care Services. FoBACS provides financial support to help the shelter deliver humane, ethical, and compassionate care to Berkeley’s homeless animals by funding medical care, enrichment programs, adoptions, equipment, training, and other essential services.

FoBACS is a fully volunteer-run organization with no paid staff or officers, and all contributions directly support animal welfare programs and services at the shelter. Since its formation, FoBACS has been a consistent partner to BACS, providing an average of more than $10,000 annually in medical support that enhances the shelter’s ability to meet the needs of the animals in its care.

For FY27, FoBACS has approved $60,000 in funding to support BACS’s contracted veterinary services with Dr. Orsolya Kuti. This funding is intended to supplement City resources and help maintain continuity of veterinary medical care during a period of increasing budget constraints.

On January 20, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 72,079–N.S., increasing the contracted amount for veterinary services with Dr. Orsolya Kuti.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or climate impacts associated with this action.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Acceptance of this funding will help maintain continuity of veterinary services provided by BACS’ contracted veterinarian, Dr. Kuti, during a period of reduced City funding.

These services are critical to sustaining humane care standards, supporting timely medical intervention, and ensuring the shelter can continue to operate safely and effectively.

Without this funding, BACS will experience a reduced capacity to provide veterinary care at current levels, requiring significant changes to medical decision-making and treatment priorities, and increasing the likelihood of preventable suffering among shelter animals.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
If this funding is not accepted, BACS would need to reduce Dr. Kuti’s contracted hours to remain commensurate with available City funding. This would significantly reduce the shelter’s ability to provide necessary veterinary care and limit the medical and surgical services we can offer.

Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services Grant Acceptance CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026
With reduced veterinary capacity, the shelter would experience delays and gaps in treatment, and some conditions that were treated in previous years would no longer receive care. This would likely result in an increase in euthanasia for animals with medical concerns that are otherwise treatable under current standards.

CONTACT PERSON
Mike St. Pierre, Animal Services Manager, 510.981.6603

Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services Grant Acceptance CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

ACCEPTANCE OF A $60,000 GRANT FROM FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE

SERVICES (FOBACS) TO SUPPORT CONTRACTED VETERINARY SERVICES AT

BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
WHEREAS, Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) provides shelter, medical care, and humane treatment for animals entering its care; and
WHEREAS, BACS relies on contracted veterinary services to provide examinations, treatment of illness and injury, surgical procedures, and other essential medical care for shelter animals; and
WHEREAS, sharp increases to the costs of veterinary care have recently required BACS to increase the value of an existing contract with Dr. Orsolya Kuti for veterinary medical services; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services (FoBACS), a nonprofit organization established to support Berkeley Animal Care Services, has approved a grant in the amount of $60,000 to support contracted veterinary services; and WHEREAS, acceptance of this grant funding will help maintain continuity of veterinary services and support humane care standards for animals housed at Berkeley Animal Care Services.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to accept a $60,000 grant from Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services (FoBACS) and to execute any agreements, amendments, and other documents necessary to implement the grant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grant funds shall be appropriated to Berkeley Animal Care Services and deposited into Fund 336 for the purpose of supporting contracted veterinary services.

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
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance
Subject: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on July 28, 2026

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.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Total estimated cost of items included in this report is $24,093,567 PROJECT Fund Source Amount
Cohesity Backup Renewal 680 IT Cost Allocation $500,000 Refuse (Municipal Solid Waste)
Hauling and Disposal 601 Zero Waste $23,593,567
Total: $24,093,0567

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
On May 6, 2008, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,035-N.S. effective June 6, 2008, which increased the City Manager’s purchasing authority for services to $50,000. As a result, this required report submitted by the City Manager to Council is now for those purchases in excess of $100,000 for goods; and $200,000 for playgrounds and construction; and $50,000 for services. If Council does not object to these items being sent out for bid or proposal within one week of them appearing on the agenda, and upon final notice to proceed from the requesting department, the IFB (Invitation for Bid) or RFP (Request for Proposal) may be released to the public and notices sent to the potential bidder/respondent list.

BACKGROUND
On May 6, 2008, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,035-N.S., amending the City Manager’s purchasing authority for services

Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals CONSENT CALENDAR Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council July 28, 2026 Approval on July 28, 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The Finance Department reviews all formal bid and proposal solicitations to ensure that they include provisions for compliance with the City’s environmental policies.  For each contract that is subject to City Council authorization, staff will address environmental sustainability considerations in the associated staff report to City Council.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Need for the goods and/or services.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance, 510-981-7326
Attachments:
1: Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on July 28, 2026
a. Cohesity Backup Renewal
b. Refuse (Municipal Solid Waste) Hauling and Disposal
Note: Original of this attachment with live signature of authorizing personnel is on file in General Services.

NEXT 30 DAYS
DATE SUBMITTED: June 17, 2025
Attachment 1

SPECIFICATION
NO.

DESCRIPTION

OF GOODS /

SERVICES
BEING

PURCHASED
APPROX.

RELEASE
DATE
APPROX. BID

OPENING DATE

INTENDED USE ESTIMATED
COST

BUDGET CODE TO BE

CHARGED
DEPT. / DIVISION CONTACT NAME &
PHONE
26-11795-C Cohesity Backup
Renewal
9/1/26 9/22/2026 Cohesity hardware, Software
and support renewal for 3yrs
$500,000
FY27     $300,000
FY28     $100,000
FY29     $100,000
680-35-363-various IT/Infrastructure Brian McGrath 510- 981-6524
Dept Total $500,000
27-11798 Refuse (Municipal
Solid Waste)
Hauling and
Disposal
7/28/26 8/28/2026 Hauling and disposal of
municipal solid waste (MSW)
from the City of Berkeley
Transfer Station
$ 23,593,567.00 601-54-627-734-3023-
0000-472-612990
Zero Waste Keith Morin 510-981-
6354
Dept Total $23,593,567
TOTAL $24,093,567
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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: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/Manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance
Subject: Contract No. 32600030 Amendment: DataProse for Bill Printing and Mailing

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No: 32600030 with DataProse, to provide printing and mailing services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for an amended total amount not to exceed $200,000 and extending the term for 18 months, until December 31, 2028.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total contract amount is not to exceed $200,000. Resources for this contract come from the General Fund, Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP), Marina Fund and Zero Waste Fund. Funding will be included in the budget for each fiscal year that the contract is in effect.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City sends out over 150,000 bills and notices a year for Zero Waste, Rental Housing Safety Program, Marina Berth Fees, Environmental Health Permits, Business License Renewals, and Residential Parking Permit renewals. DataProse prints and mails out every bill and notice to the City’s specifications and offers discounted bulk rates for postage.

DataProse has been a reliable and cost-effective vendor for the City. However, Finance will be going out to bid to ensure best value after the implementation of AMCS, the Zero Waste billing system. This will be the last extension of this contract.

Effective January 1, 2026, local agencies are required to satisfy noticing requirements for certain contracts for services that meet the criteria outlined in Government Code Section 3204.1 as amended by AB 339. This project does not meet the criteria in Government Code Section 3504.1 and is exempt from the noticing requirement.

BACKGROUND
Since 1998 the City has used a printing and mailing service for the Zero Waste bills, Rental Housing Safety Program notices, Marina Berth Fees, Environmental Health

Contract No. 32600030 Amendment: DataProse CONSENT CALENDAR for Billing Printing and Mailing July 28, 2026

Permits, Business License Renewals, and Residential Parking Permit renewals. This has saved the City time, labor, and postage costs- and ensures timely sending of bills notices. DataProse was selected to provide printing and mailing services after conducting a competitive solicitation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Our goal is to continue the trend of decreasing paper bills and move towards becoming paperless with online payment systems.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
To continue to provide citizens with bills, notices, and renewals via mail.

CONTACT PERSON
Henry Oyekanmi, Director, Finance, 510-981-7301
Emily Teruya, Manager Revenue Collections, Finance, 510-981-7261 ATTACHMENTS:
1: Resolution Contract Amendment #32600030 DataProse

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT NO. 32600030 AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION: DATAPROSE FOR

BILLING PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES
WHEREAS, Several City departments require ongoing printing and mailing services for bills, notices, and renewals, and have departmental budgets for those; and WHEREAS, DataProse has been a reliable and cost-effective vendor for bill printing services and provides discounted postage rates; and
WHEREAS, the City will conduct an RFP before the end of this contract term.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to amend Contract No: 32600030 with DataProse, to provide bill printing and mailing services to the City, increasing the amount by $150,000 for an amended total amount not to exceed $200,000 and extending the term until December 31, 2028.

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
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: David Sprague, Fire Chief
Subject: Contract: Swifthawk Consulting, LLC to Serve as the Alameda County Coordinator

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution:

1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Swifthawk Consulting, LLC, to serve as the Alameda County Coordinator for coordination with local agencies, fire safe councils, and wildfire mitigation community groups for the initial period, August 1, 2026, through December 30, 2029, with two (2) one (1) year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $1 million based on incoming grant funds from the California Fire Safe Council; and

2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any amendments for not more than $225,000 per year in Fiscal Year (FY) 30 and 31, upon receiving additional California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) awards in order to continue the contract.

3. To apply for and receive future grant awards to maintain the Alameda County Coordinator position through 2031.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding for this contract is provided by the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) County Coordinator Grant Program for FY 2025–2026 through the One-Time Grant Fund .

As there are no matching funds required, there is no impact on the City’s General Fund.

Contract Swifthawk Consulting, LLC to Serve as the Alameda County Coordinator CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Alameda County faces persistent and significant wildfire risk, particularly in wildland- urban interface areas such as the Berkeley, Oakland, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, and Hayward hills. Recent years have seen increased wildfire activity across California, highlighting the need for coordinated, countywide mitigation and preparedness efforts.

While the region is home to numerous active wildfire mitigation groups and agencies, these efforts have historically been fragmented, with limited formal collaboration or shared strategic planning.

The California Fire Safe Council funds county coordinator positions, and Alameda County is one of six counties that did not have a Coordinator position prior to FY25. The position is now housed within the Berkeley Fire Department and actively coordinates and collaborates with county-wide community groups, fire councils, HOAs, and other mitigation support groups.

This initiative directly supports the City’s strategic goals to:
 Create a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared city.  Provide efficient and effective government services.
 Champion and demonstrate social and racial equity by protecting the most vulnerable communities from wildfire risk.
 Advance environmental justice and protect the environment through proactive hazard mitigation planning.

BACKGROUND
The County Coordinator program, funded by the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC), is designed to address the need for countywide collaboration and strategic alignment. The Coordinator will serve as a central point of contact, connecting wildfire mitigation groups, supporting grant applications, and facilitating the use of advanced planning tools such as the pathways analysis. The Coordinator will also be responsible for fulfilling specific grant deliverables and building regional capacity while developing a sustainable framework for ongoing collaboration.

The Alameda County Coordinator would perform work that does not fall within the scope of work of existing job classifications, and therefore this contract is not subject to the notice requirements of AB 339.

The City of Berkeley issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) Specification No. 25-11738- C to contract with an individual that will serve as the Alameda County Coordinator. The

Contract Swifthawk Consulting, LLC to Serve as the Alameda County Coordinator CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026

deadline for proposal submissions was June 23, 2026, and only one proposal was received. The selection committee reviewed the proposals and interviewed bidders on June 24, 2026, making their final selection on June 25, 2026.

Swifthawk Consulting, LLC will work in partnership with all Alameda County jurisdictions to complete the required deliverables as set forth by the grantor and develop a work plan to further coordinate wildfire mitigation activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Ensuring the Department is maximizing available resources and working with other county coordinators to collaborate on regional mitigation activities will help sustain the local environment and mitigate the potential of fire, mudslides, and other catastrophic impacts associated with the overgrowth of vegetation and loss of habitat post-wildfire.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Swifthawk Consulting, LLC is uniquely qualified to coordinate countywide wildfire mitigation efforts, having demonstrated expertise in wildfire planning, grant administration, and stakeholder engagement. This contract ensures continuity of critical wildfire resilience work and positions the City and County to secure future funding.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Shanalee Gallagher, Principal Program Manager, Fire Department (510) 981-3473 Attachment

1. Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: SWIFTHAWK CONSULTING, LLC TO SERVE AS THE ALAMEDA

COUNTY COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley and Alameda County have prioritized wildfire mitigation and resilience; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Board of Supervisors provided City of Berkeley support to apply for and manage a county-wide position; and
WHEREAS, the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) County Coordinator Grant Program provides funding to support countywide wildfire mitigation coordination; and WHEREAS, Swifthawk Consulting, LLC has been selected and is qualified to serve as County Coordinator, facilitating partnerships, ensuring deliverables, and securing future grant funding.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee shall be authorized to execute a contract with Swifthawk Consulting, LLC to serve as the Alameda County Coordinator for coordination with local agencies, fire safe councils, and wildfire mitigation community groups for the initial period, August 1, 2026, through December 30, 2029, with two (2) one (1) year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $1 million based on incoming grant funds from the California Fire Safe Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee shall be authorized to execute any amendments for not more than $225,000 per year in Fiscal Year (FY) 30 and 31, upon receiving additional California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) awards in order to continue the contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee be authorized to apply for and receive future grant awards to maintain the Alameda County Coordinator position through 2031.

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
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: David Sprague, Fire Chief
Subject: Purchase Orders: Spending Authority for equipment purchase from Life- Assist for Emergency Medical Supplies and Equipment

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to utilize National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov) Contract No. PS25830 and issue purchase orders to Life-Assist, Inc. for emergency medical supplies and equipment from August 1, 2026 through November 18, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $1,552,000 with the option to continue utilizing any authorized extensions or successor cooperative purchasing agreements, subject to available funding and applicable procurement requirements for an additional two, two year extensions not to exceed $1,888,000.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The financial impact is projected to be approximately $1,552,000 through November 18, 2029 and $1,888,000 for the four total extension years. The actual amount expended each fiscal year will be determined by operational demand.

Funding is available through Fire Department operating budgets, including General Fund, Measure M (Paramedic Tax), Measure GG, Measure FF (2020), and other legally available funding sources.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Berkeley Fire Department responds to approximately 11,000 medical incidents annually and provides advanced life support treatment to thousands of patients each year. Emergency medical supplies and equipment are required to provide treatment and care for sick and injured patients during emergency medical responses.

This item advances the Strategic Plan goal to create a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared city.

The Department maintains an inventory of pharmaceuticals, airway equipment, cardiac care supplies, trauma supplies, infection-control products, diagnostic equipment, disposable medical supplies, and related emergency medical equipment necessary to

Purchase Orders: Spending Authority for equipment purchase from Life-Assist for Emergency Medical Supplies and Equipment

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026

support continuous emergency medical operations. Timely procurement of these supplies is essential to maintaining uninterrupted emergency response capability.

The proposed authorization will provide a reliable source of emergency medical supplies and equipment at competitively solicited pricing while reducing procurement costs and administrative burden associated with conducting a separate City solicitation.

BACKGROUND
Historically, the City has utilized competitively procured purchase orders to obtain emergency medical supplies and equipment. On July 8, 2014, the City Council approved a purchase order with Life-Assist Medical for emergency medical supplies and equipment following a competitive procurement process conducted by the City of Berkeley.

On May 12, 2025, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), acting as Lead Public Agency on behalf of National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov), issued Request for Proposal No. 2535 for Medical Products, Monitors, Software, Data Transmission, and Related Services. The solicitation was publicly advertised in USA Today, the Daily Journal of Commerce (Oregon), and on the websites of the League of Oregon Cities and NPPGov.

The solicitation remained open through August 5, 2025. Seven vendors submitted proposals. Proposals were evaluated using a best-value methodology considering pricing, product line breadth, marketing support, customer service, experience, geographic coverage, and conformance with solicitation requirements. Contracts were awarded on October 2, 2025.

Life-Assist, Inc. was selected as an awarded vendor and entered into Master Price Agreement PS25830 with the League of Oregon Cities effective November 19, 2025.

The cooperative purchasing agreement provides public agencies access to competitively solicited pricing for medical products and supplies, pharmaceuticals, medical monitors, defibrillators, diagnostic equipment, life-support equipment, training products, capital equipment, operational support items, and related services.

The City’s Purchasing Division has reviewed the cooperative purchasing process and determined that the NPPGov solicitation satisfies the City’s competitive procurement requirements and may be utilized by the City for the issuance of purchase orders for emergency medical supplies and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects associated with the purchase of emergency medical supplies and equipment under this authorization.

Purchase Orders: Spending Authority for equipment purchase from Life-Assist for Emergency Medical Supplies and Equipment

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Emergency medical supplies and equipment are required to provide advanced life support services and emergency medical care to the Berkeley community.

Utilizing the competitively procured NPPGov cooperative purchasing agreement allows the City to leverage national purchasing power, obtain favorable pricing, reduce administrative costs, eliminate the need for a separate City procurement process, and ensure continuity of emergency medical operations.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Conduct an independent City procurement process.

This option would require substantial staff time and resources and is unlikely to produce more favorable pricing than that already available through the competitively solicited NPPGov cooperative purchasing agreement.

CONTACT PERSON
David Sprague, Fire Chief (510) 981-3473
Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

PURCHASE ORDERS: LIFE-ASSIST FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND

EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Berkeley Fire Department requires emergency medical supplies and equipment to provide advanced life support treatment and emergency medical care to patients during emergency responses; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical supplies and equipment include pharmaceuticals, airway equipment, cardiac care supplies, trauma supplies, infection-control materials, diagnostic equipment, disposable medical products, life-support equipment, and related operational supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Berkeley Fire Department responds to approximately 11,000 medical incidents annually and requires a reliable source of emergency medical supplies and equipment to maintain uninterrupted emergency medical service delivery; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2025, the League of Oregon Cities, acting as Lead Public Agency on behalf of National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov), issued Request for Proposal No. 2535 for Medical Products, Monitors, Software, Data Transmission, and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, the solicitation was publicly advertised in USA Today, the Daily Journal of Commerce (Oregon), and on the websites of the League of Oregon Cities and NPPGov, remained open through August 5, 2025, and proposals were evaluated through a competitive best-value procurement process; and
WHEREAS, contracts were awarded on October 2, 2025, and Life-Assist, Inc. subsequently entered into Master Price Agreement PS25830 with the League of Oregon Cities effective November 19, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Master Price Agreement PS25830 provides competitively solicited pricing for medical products and supplies, pharmaceuticals, medical monitors, diagnostic equipment, life-support equipment, training products, capital equipment, operational support items, and related services; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Purchasing Division has determined that the NPPGov cooperative purchasing process satisfies the City’s competitive procurement requirements and may be utilized by the City for the issuance of purchase orders; and WHEREAS, utilization of the NPPGov cooperative purchasing agreement will ensure continuity of emergency medical operations while reducing procurement costs and administrative burden.

July 28, 2026

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to utilize National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov) Contract No. PS25830 and issue purchase orders to Life-Assist, Inc. for emergency medical supplies and equipment from August 1, 2026 through November 18, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $1,552,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to utilize any authorized extensions of NPPGov Contract No. PS25830, successor cooperative purchasing agreements, and administrative amendments necessary to facilitate the continued purchase of emergency medical supplies and equipment for an additional two, two year extensions not to exceed $1,888,000 subject to the availability of appropriated funds and compliance with applicable City purchasing requirements.

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
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: David Sprague, Fire Chief
Subject: Purchase Orders: Bound Tree Medical for Emergency Medical Supplies and Equipment

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to utilize BuyBoard Contract No. 804- 26 and issue purchase orders to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for emergency medical supplies and equipment from August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, with the option to continue utilizing authorized contract renewals or successor cooperative purchasing agreements for two additional two-year periods, in an amount not to exceed $110,000 in total.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The financial impact is projected to be approximately $25,000 during the base term and approximately $110,000 during the extension periods.

Funding is available through Fire Department operating budgets, including the General Fund, Measure M (Paramedic Tax), Measure GG, Measure FF, ambulance revenue, and other legally available funding sources.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Berkeley Fire Department responds to approximately 11,000 medical incidents annually and provides advanced life support treatment and transportation services throughout the City. Emergency medical supplies and equipment are required to provide treatment and care for sick and injured patients during emergency medical responses.

This item advances the Strategic Plan goal to create a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared city.

The Department maintains inventories of pharmaceuticals, intravenous supplies, airway equipment, cardiac care supplies, trauma supplies, diagnostic equipment, infection- control products, disposable medical supplies, and related emergency medical equipment necessary to support uninterrupted emergency medical operations.

[Title of Report] CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026

The proposed authorization will provide a reliable source of emergency medical supplies and equipment at competitively solicited pricing while reducing administrative costs associated with conducting a separate City procurement process.

BACKGROUND
The Berkeley Fire Department purchases emergency medical supplies and equipment for the purpose of treating and caring for patients during emergency medical incidents.

The Department has historically utilized Bound Tree Medical as a supplier of emergency medical supplies and equipment and previously obtained City Council authorization for purchase orders with Bound Tree Medical for these products.

The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard), acting through the National Purchasing Cooperative, issued Proposal Invitation No. 804-26 for First Aid, Emergency Medical, and Athletic Trainer Supplies and Equipment on November 18, 2025. The solicitation closed on January 29, 2026. Bound Tree Medical submitted a responsive proposal and was subsequently awarded BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26. The contract became effective June 1, 2026 and continues through May 31, 2027, with two possible one-year renewals. [Insert additional solicitation history if desired.] Bound Tree Medical was awarded categories that include emergency medical equipment and supplies, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, intravenous pharmaceutical supplies, first aid products, bleeding control products, and related emergency medical products. The awarded pricing generally provides a 28 percent discount from Bound Tree Medical’s published price list, subject to specified exclusions and reduced discounts for certain manufacturers and product categories.

Bound Tree Medical maintains nationwide distribution capabilities, including a California distribution center in Visalia, California, and provides emergency medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, inventory management services, disaster support services, and related EMS products to public safety agencies throughout the United States.

The City’s Purchasing Division has reviewed the cooperative purchasing process and determined that BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26 satisfies applicable competitive procurement requirements and may be utilized by the City for the issuance of purchase orders.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental sustainability or climate impacts associated with the purchase of emergency medical supplies and equipment under this authorization.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Emergency medical supplies and equipment are necessary to provide advanced life support services and emergency medical care to the Berkeley community.

[Title of Report] CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026

Utilizing the competitively procured BuyBoard cooperative purchasing agreement allows the City to leverage national purchasing power, obtain favorable pricing, reduce procurement costs, avoid duplicative procurement efforts, and ensure continuity of emergency medical operations.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Conduct an independent City procurement process.

This option would require substantial staff time and resources and is unlikely to result in pricing more favorable than that available through the competitively solicited BuyBoard cooperative purchasing agreement.

CONTACT PERSON
David Sprague, Fire Chief, (510) 981-3473
Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

PURCHASE ORDERS: BOUND TREE MEDICAL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Berkeley Fire Department requires emergency medical supplies and equipment to provide advanced life support treatment and emergency medical care to patients during emergency responses; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical supplies and equipment include pharmaceuticals, intravenous supplies, airway equipment, cardiac care supplies, trauma supplies, infection-control materials, diagnostic equipment, disposable medical products, and related emergency medical equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Berkeley Fire Department responds to approximately 11,000 medical incidents annually and requires a reliable source of emergency medical supplies and equipment to maintain uninterrupted emergency medical service delivery; and WHEREAS, BuyBoard issued Proposal Invitation No. 804-26 for First Aid, Emergency Medical, and Athletic Trainer Supplies and Equipment on November 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, proposals were received through January 29, 2026 and evaluated through a competitive procurement process; and
WHEREAS, Bound Tree Medical, LLC was awarded BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26 effective June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, with two possible one-year renewals; and WHEREAS, BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26 provides competitively solicited pricing for emergency medical equipment and supplies, pharmaceuticals, intravenous pharmaceutical supplies, first aid products, bleeding control products, and related emergency medical products; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Purchasing Division has determined that the cooperative purchasing process satisfies applicable City procurement requirements and may be utilized by the City for the issuance of purchase orders; and WHEREAS, utilization of the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing agreement will ensure continuity of emergency medical operations while reducing procurement costs and administrative burden.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to utilize BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26 and issue purchase orders to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for emergency medical supplies and equipment from August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.

July 28, 2026

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to utilize any authorized renewals of BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26, successor cooperative purchasing agreements, and administrative amendments necessary to facilitate the continued purchase of emergency medical supplies and equipment for two additional two-year periods, in an amount not to exceed $110,000 in total, subject to the availability of appropriated funds and compliance with applicable City purchasing requirements.

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
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: David Sprague, Fire Chief
Subject: Grant Application: Authorizing application for and acceptance of FEMA Port Security Grant Program funds for fire & rescue boat replacement

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, and any amendments, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for up to $1,200,000 including a $300,000 (25%) local match to replace the City’s Fire & Rescue Boat.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
If awarded, the grant will require a 25% non-federal cost share. Presuming the total project cost is $1,200,000 the local match would be $300,000, payable over three years.

The Fire Department proposes to meet up to $25,000 of this match through eligible in- kind personnel costs associated with project management, training, planning, and grant implementation. Any remaining local match requirement will be funded through the City’s existing vehicle replacement fund.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Fire Department is responsible for search and rescue, marine firefighting and hazardous materials response, mitigation and recovery operations.

The existing Berkeley Fire Department marine asset was acquired used in 2019. It served the community well until it partially sank during inclement weather on February 2025. The cost for repairs is approximately $100,000. Staff believe leveraging available funds to acquire a new boat is a better strategy than repairing the existing vessel.

With the boat out of service the Department has no means to combat fires from the water should they occur in any of the Marina’s bayside structures, boats or houseboats.

Firefighting operations are restricted to land-based tactics. This limited approach of fighting fires from one direction can be ineffective and unsafe. The deployment of the Department’s rescue swimmers is also limited to shore based or from personal water craft, which have limits based on weather conditions.

Grant Application: Authorizing application for and acceptance of FEMA Port CONSENT CALENDAR Security Grant Program funds for fire & rescue boat replacement July 28, 2026

Replacement of this asset will ensure the City maintains interoperable maritime response capability within the broader Bay Area mutual aid system.

This project advances the City’s strategic goal to create a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared city.

BACKGROUND
Berkeley’s western city limits extend into the Bay by almost two miles. The Marina's fifty-two acres of water accommodate 1,100 crafts that range in length from 16’ - 110’.

Full-time residents (on vessels) occupy 100 of the berths, and thirteen additional slips hold permanently moored houseboats. The marina hosts a variety of commercial fishing vessels, charter boats, and a fleet of Hornblower boats that carry one hundred and fifty passengers each. In addition, as part of the broader Bay-wide strategy to expand water transit capacity and reduce roadway congestion, ferry service is expected to come to Berkeley, which that process in the planning, environmental review, and funding alignment phase.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, provides funding to enhance maritime domain awareness, security, and all-hazards response capabilities for port regions and adjacent jurisdictions.

The Berkeley waterfront is integrated into the broader San Francisco Bay maritime security framework under the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) and associated Area Maritime Security Plan (AMSP). The City of Berkeley Fire Department is a recognized mutual aid responder within this regional system.

Regional analysis and prior grant investments (including neighboring jurisdictions such as Oakland and San Francisco) consistently identify the need for:
 Rapid-response marine firefighting assets in the East Bay  Redundant fireboat coverage to offset travel delays from neighboring jurisdictions  Increased capacity for ferry and passenger vessel incident response  Water-based evacuation capability for mass casualty incidents The Berkeley project builds upon the existing regional model while addressing a critical geographic gap north of the Oakland Estuary within USGC’s Sector San Francisco

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The proposed vessel will improve environmental response capability in the Bay by enhancing the City’s ability to:
 Rapidly contain marine fuel spills and hazardous material releases  Reduce regional reliance on long-distance mutual aid marine response resources

Grant Application: Authorizing application for and acceptance of FEMA Port CONSENT CALENDAR Security Grant Program funds for fire & rescue boat replacement July 28, 2026

Modern fireboat platforms also provide improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older marine engines, supporting the City’s climate action objectives.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
This investment is necessary to replace an aging and out-of-service marine response asset, ensure adequate fire suppression capability along Berkeley’s waterfront and marina, support regional ferry expansion and increased passenger vessel activity, and improve response times for maritime incidents in the central and North Bay region, and to fit within USCG’s network of fire response vessels for all risk hazards.

Comparable jurisdictions in the Bay Area (including Oakland, San Francisco, Richmond, and others) maintain dedicated fireboat assets. Without replacement, Berkeley risks having to rely on Mutual Aid.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Do not apply for grant funding and repair the existing boat. This would result in spending approximately $120,000 to bring an already-aged vessel back into service that will have a limited life expectancy and will likely continue to expose the City to increasing maintenance costs due to age.

CONTACT PERSON
David Sprague, Fire Chief, (510) 981-3473
Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF FEMA PORT SECURITY

GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FIRE & RESCUE BOAT REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley seeks to maintain a safe, resilient, and prepared waterfront and maritime environment; and
WHEREAS, the Berkeley shoreline is part of the San Francisco Bay maritime operating environment and supports recreational boating, commercial activity, and future passenger ferry expansion; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Port Security Grant Program provides funding to enhance maritime safety, security, and emergency response capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley Fire Department provides primary fire protection and emergency response services to the Berkeley Marina and surrounding Bay waters; and WHEREAS, existing marine response capabilities require modernization to meet current operational demands including fire suppression, rescue, evacuation, and hazardous materials response; and
WHEREAS, regional maritime risk and ferry-related passenger traffic is expected to increase with planned expansion of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system to the Berkeley waterfront; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will improve interoperability, mutual aid effectiveness, and emergency response times across the East Bay maritime region; and WHEREAS, grant funding requires a 25 percent local match, which the City will provide through eligible in-kind services and existing capital funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Berkeley authorizes the City Manager to apply for, accept, and execute agreements associated with FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, including any amendments thereto.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services Director Subject: Contract: Berkeley Food Network for Food Assistance: HOME-ARP Supportive Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a new contract with Berkeley Food Network (BFN) to provide food security services to eligible populations utilizing HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds for a total amount not to exceed $372,900.80 for a two-year contract ending on June 30, 2028.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The funding for this contract is fully funded with HOME-ARP funds. There is no impact on the general fund.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
HOME-ARP funds were awarded to the City of Berkeley by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2021 in the amount of $2,735,696. Per the HOME-ARP allocation plan adopted by the City Council on March 21, 2023, funds under this grant are to be used for Supportive Services to support Qualifying Populations as defined by the HUD regulations. An eligible activity under the Supportive Services category includes food distribution. On April 14, 2026, City Council approved the release of the Food Assistance: HOME-ARP Supportive Services Request for Proposal (RFP) in the amount of $372,900.80 to solicit applications from community- based organizations. The application period was open between April 21, 2026, and May 28, 2026. Three applications were submitted and met minimum criteria for review by the scoring panel. After careful review using established scoring criteria, Berkeley Food Network received the highest total score and staff recommend awarding the contract.

Under this contract, Berkeley Food Network will provide food distribution services to HUD-defined Qualifying Populations for a two-year period starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 and ending by June 30, 2028. The contract amount is not to exceed $186,450.40 for FY 2027 and $186,450.40 for FY 2028 for a total of $372,900.80.

Contract: Berkeley Food Network for Food Assistance: CONSENT CALENDAR HOME-ARP Supportive Services July 28, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, local agencies are required to satisfy noticing requirements for certain contracts for services that meet the criteria outlined in Government Code Section 3504.1 as amended by AB 339. This project does not meet the criteria in Government Code Section 3504.1 and is exempt from the noticing requirement.

BACKGROUND
During the COVID-19 pandemic HUD distributed emergency funding to support local communities with housing and community services. As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City of Berkeley received $2,735,696 in HOME-ARP funds in FY 2022. To access and distribute the funds, the City was required to submit a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan describing which services would be provided. In FY 2023, City staff conducted public participation with residents, commissioners, and community agencies via surveys and public hearings to solicit direct community feedback on how to spend the funds.

Through this process, Supportive Services, a HUD-defined category of eligible activities, was determined as the sole service to be provided. Under Supportive Services, the City or sub-contracted community agencies can provide an array of services, including but not limited to housing navigation, legal support, childcare, food distribution to individuals who meet the eligible populations (homeless, at risk of homeless, fleeing domestic violence). The City Council adopted the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for submission to HUD on March 21, 2023. In FY 2024 the Community Agency Request for Proposal (RFP) made HOME-ARP funding available for interested community agencies. Under that RFP, Eviction Defense Center was awarded $547,139 per year for four years to provide eviction support services. By the end of the first year of the contract (FY 2025), there were unspent funds remaining on the contract. City Council authorized the recapture of these funds and to re-release under a new RFP to provide food distribution services on June 24, 2025 (Resolution 71,861- N.S.).

As a result of the food distribution RFP, Berkeley Food Network (BFN) received the highest score during the review period and staff recommend to award BFN the contract.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no environmentally related impacts to awarding this contract.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Berkeley Food Network provides essential food services to the Berkeley community.

They are recommended for funding based on their application materials and demonstration of their ability to serve the HOME-ARP eligible population.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The Council may choose not to award this contract. However, doing so may require the City to return the HOME-ARP funds to HUD or risk being in non-compliance with grant requirements.

CONTACT PERSON
Kat Larrowe, Community Services Specialist III, HHCS, (510) 981-7555

Contract: Berkeley Food Network for Food Assistance: CONSENT CALENDAR HOME-ARP Supportive Services July 28, 2026

Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: BERKELEY FOOD NETWORK – HOME-ARP SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley is an entitlement jurisdiction which receives annual allocations of HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, in 2021 the City of Berkeley received $2,735,696.00 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds; and
WHEREAS, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit community-based organizations providing food distribution services under the HOME-ARP regulations in the amount of $372,900.80; and
WHEREAS, three community-based organizations applied by the RFP deadline of May 28, 2026 and met the minimum eligibility; and
WHEREAS, applications were reviewed and scored using the same evaluation criteria; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that Berkeley Food Network is highly qualified to provide food distribution services under the HOME-ARP program, and WHEREAS, this contract is exempt from the noticing requirements set forth in Government Code Section 3504.1.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a new Contract with Berkeley Food Network (BFN) to provide food security services to eligible populations utilizing HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds for a total amount not to exceed $372,900.80 for a two-year contract ending on June 30, 2028.

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: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront Subject: CivicPlus, LLC for Recreation Management Software and Related Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for the continued provision of recreation management software, training, consulting, and related professional services, for an amount not to exceed $200,905 for the five-year period commencing December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2031.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding for this agreement is supported by Parks, Recreation and Waterfront program revenues generated from recreation registrations, facility reservations, memberships, and related user fees. The one-time and annual funding is available in the FY 27 and FY 28 General Fund budget (Fund 011). Funding for future fiscal years are subject to appropriation through the annual budget process to support this agreement.

Description Total 5-year Amount
One-Time Project Management, Configuration Review, Optimization Services, and Training………………………………………………………… $12,727
Annual Recreation Management Software, Hosting, Maintenance, Accessibility Services, Financial Extracts, Technical Support, and Related Services (5 Years)……………………………………………………………
$147,000
Optional Deferred Advanced Fillable Forms (PADS), if activated by the City…………………………………………………………………………… Up to $41,178
Total Contract Not-to-Exceed $200,905
The optional PADS services are included only as authorized capacity within the contract and will not be invoiced unless separately activated by the City in writing.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department relies on its Recreation Management System to support the registration for City recreation programs, facility reservations, memberships, park and picnic reservations, financial reporting, customer communications, and other core business operations.

CivicPlus, LLC for Recreation Management CONSENT CALENDAR Software and Related Services July 28, 2026

The City currently utilizes the CivicRec platform from CivicPlus LLC for these services.

Following an evaluation of operational needs and continuity requirements, staff recommend continuing with the CivicRec platform under a new agreement that provides enhanced functionality, expanded training and consulting services, dedicated hosting, accessibility compliance tools, and continued technical support.

The proposed agreement includes AudioEye Enterprise accessibility services to support ongoing compliance with digital accessibility requirements and improve public access to online recreation services. The agreement also preserves the City's grandfathered pricing benefits, including zero-cost technology uplift and other negotiated value-added services.

BACKGROUND
The City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department manages a diverse portfolio of recreation facilities, parks, athletic fields, community centers, aquatic facilities, camps, reservable spaces, and recreation programming serving residents and visitors throughout the community.

The City conducted a competitive procurement process for Recreation Management Software under Spec. No. 25-11700-C. Following an evaluation of the proposals, demonstrations, references, and contract negotiations, staff recommend entering into an agreement with CivicPlus, LLC to continue providing the City's Recreation Management Software and related services.

The Recreation Management System serves as the central platform for online registrations, reservations, payment processing, reporting, and customer account management. The proposed agreement continues these critical services while incorporating operational enhancements such as GIS integration support, financial accounting extracts, identity provider integration, accessibility monitoring, optimization consulting, and optional advanced digital forms.

The agreement also provides implementation support, on-site and virtual training, and professional consulting services designed to maximize the City's use of existing system functionality and improve operational efficiency.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The continued use of a comprehensive online recreation management platform promotes paperless registration and reservation processes, electronic communications, digital waivers, online payments, and self-service account management. These capabilities reduce paper consumption, minimize unnecessary travel to City facilities, and improve the overall efficiency of service delivery.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval of the agreement with CivicPlus because it provides continuity of mission-critical recreation services while incorporating enhanced functionality and negotiated improvements that benefit both City staff and the public.

CivicPlus, LLC for Recreation Management CONSENT CALENDAR Software and Related Services July 28, 2026

The proposed agreement includes continued operation of the City's Recreation Management System without service disruption, and has dedicated cloud hosting, maintenance and technical support, AudioEye Enterprise accessibility services, GIS integration support, financial accounting extract functionality, expanded training and consulting services, and optional Advanced Fillable Forms functionality that may be activated in the future. The negotiated terms also preserve favorable pricing, including a zero-percent technology fee increase during the initial contract term.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Staff considered procuring an alternative recreation management platform. However, transitioning to a new system would require significant implementation effort, data migration, staff retraining, and operational disruption. Continuing with the CivicRec platform provides the most efficient and cost-effective approach while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery and incorporating negotiated improvements.

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6700 Stephanie Chu, Recreation and Youth Services Manager, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6707
Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: CIVICPLUS, LLC FOR RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND

RELATED SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley requires a comprehensive, cloud-based Recreation Management System to support online registration for recreation programs, facility and park reservations, memberships, payment processing, financial reporting, customer account management, and related operational functions; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that continued use of the CivicRec platform from CivicPlus LLC provides the most effective and efficient solution to support the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department’s business operations and public-facing recreation services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement includes software licensing, dedicated hosting, maintenance, technical support, financial accounting extract services, accessibility services, training, consulting, and related professional services necessary to support the City’s Recreation Management System; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement also includes AudioEye Enterprise accessibility services to support compliance with applicable digital accessibility requirements and improve access to online recreation services for all users; and WHEREAS, the contract provides for optional Advanced Fillable Forms powered by PADS, which may be implemented at the City’s discretion and shall not be invoiced unless expressly authorized in writing by the City; and WHEREAS, one-time and annual funding is available in the FY 27 and FY 28 General Fund budget and funding for future fiscal years will be appropriated through the annual budget process to support this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract and any amendments with CivicPlus, LLC for recreation management software, training, consulting, and related professional services in an amount not to exceed $200,905 for the five-year period beginning December 1, 2026, and ending November 30, 2031.

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: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/manager

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront Subject: Purchase Order: One Workplace Inc. for furniture and equipment for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center and other Community Centers

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue purchase orders with One Workplace Inc. for the purchase of furniture and equipment for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center and other community centers using the Omnia Partners Contract No. 2019.001899, R221104, and R240103 for an amount not to exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2027, with the option of one (1) single-year extension if the Omnia contract is extended.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding is available in the Parks Tax Fund. No other funding is required, and no other projects will be delayed due to this expenditure.

Funding
Parks Tax Fund……………………………………………….…………………. .......$300,000 _
Total funding $300,000

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department has multiple renovation projects and needs to purchase furniture and equipment for offices, community rooms, recreation programs, and community centers. One Workplace Inc. utilizes Omnia Partners agreements which give the benefit of economy of scale for purchasing furnishings and equipment.

BACKGROUND
The construction contract for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project at 1730 Oregon Street was approved on June 3, 2025 by the City Council. While construction is ongoing, the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department is seeking vendors to provide furniture and equipment for the offices, community rooms, recreation programs, and other community centers.

Purchase Order: One Workplace Inc. for furniture and equipment for CONSENT CALENDAR the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center and other Community Centers July 28, 2026

The City currently has an existing blanket PO with Blaisdell’s Business Products for the purchase of miscellaneous office supplies, small equipment and office furniture.

Blaisdell’s offers the City competitive prices, by piggybacking off of Omnia Partners agreements. Omnia Partners is a cooperative purchasing organization serving state, local, and educational agencies. By piggybacking off of cooperative agreements, the City can secure furnishings and equipment at the most advantageous prices.

The Blaisdell’s contract is not of sufficient size and does not include all the products that are needed for current renovation projects. One Workplace Inc. offers a larger variety of products and provides the City the same competitive prices by piggybacking on Omnia Partners agreements. Working with One Workplace Inc. enables the City to work with one company, rather than several, making it more efficient to track budgets and purchases.

Purchase order with One Workplace Inc. will piggyback on the following contract awards:
 Omnia Partners Contract 2019.001899 awarded by the University of California.

The agreement provides access to the full Steelcase community of brands, including AMQ and Smith System. It covers an expansive range of furnishings and solutions for government, K-12 education, and higher education environments, including seating, desks, tables, storage, accessories, and architectural and space-division products.
 Omnia Partners Contract R240103, which is a competitively solicited agreement for "Furniture, Installation, and Related Services" awarded by the Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC). The agreement covers a wide range of products, including tables, benching environments, steel desks and storage, laminate and wood casegoods, seating, ergonomic products, and accessories.  Omnia Partners Contract R221104, which is a competitively solicited agreement for "Wall System Solutions" awarded by the Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC). The agreement includes a range of wall and divider solutions, including movable, acoustic, partition, and special/designer systems. Specific product categories include room dividers, desk dividers, wall coverings, architectural solutions, and acoustic baffles.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
On November 18, 2025, the City Council issued Resolution No. 72,030-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to issue purchase orders for miscellaneous office supplies, small equipment, and office furniture using Omnia Partners contracts as the best sourcing method since it would afford the City cost savings derived from the economies of scale of a large purchasing consortium. The evaluation remains relevant and applies to this project.

Purchase Order: One Workplace Inc. for furniture and equipment for CONSENT CALENDAR the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center and other Community Centers July 28, 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Omnia Partners awarded the contracts through RFPs and criteria considering factors like green initiatives and social diversity efforts to assess proposers' responsiveness and responsibility. Moreover, One Workplace Inc. seamlessly incorporates environmental sustainability into its daily operations and client services through its corporate strategy, educational programs, and product lifecycle management. Its "One Planet" program offers valuable training for designers, partners, and customers within the architecture and design community. The company is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and waste by focusing on reuse, refurbishment, and strategic decommissioning of furniture to minimize landfill contributions. It has also formed an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Advisory Board, an employee-led group that champions environmental stewardship by emphasizing environmental justice, promoting healthy products, and reducing furniture waste. Their careful selection of sustainable products highlights their strong commitment, including a pledge to achieve a "70% Reduced Carbon Vendor Commitment," and they've earned a commendable EcoVadis Sustainability Rating.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The alternative considered was to conduct a formal bid solicitation. However, after researching the market and assessing departmental needs, the City would need to issue multiple bid solicitations. It was found that the costs and risks of issuing RFPs outweigh the benefits of piggybacking on the Omnia Partners Contracts. A City RFP, on its own, will not improve pricing due to a lack of economies of scale, and would impact the timeliness of securing the furnishings and equipment upon completion of the renovation projects.

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6700 Evelyn Chan, Supervising Civil Engineer, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6430 Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

PURCHASE ORDER: ONE WORKPLACE INC. FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE MLK JR. YOUTH SERVICE CENTER AND OTHER COMMUNITY CENTERS WHEREAS, the City must purchase furniture and equipment for the offices, community rooms, recreation programs, and community centers, including the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Project currently in construction; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department has multiple renovation projects; and
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 72,030-N.S. authorized the City Manager to issue purchase orders for miscellaneous office supplies, small equipment, and office furniture using an Omnia Partners cooperative agreement Contract No. R190301 as the best sourcing method; and
WHEREAS, Omnia Partners Contract No. 2019.001899, R221104, and R240103 allows the City to secure furniture and equipment at pricing utilizing economies of scale from other RFPs; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the Parks Tax Fund (Fund 138).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to issue purchase orders with One Workplace Inc. for the purchase of furniture and equipment for the offices, community rooms, recreation programs, and community centers, using the Omnia Partners Contracts No. 2019.001899, R221104, and R240103 for an amount not to exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2027, with the option of a one (1) year extension if the Omnia contracts are extended.

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/your-government/about-us/departments/city- managers-office

CONSENT CALENDAR
JULY 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront Subject: Contract: QLM-Inc. for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution:

1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project; and

2. Accepting the correction of the sum of bid items for QLM-Inc’s bid; and

3. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, QLM-Inc.; and

4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, with QLM-Inc., for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project from Blake to Ward Street, along Acton Street at 0 Parker Street, 0 Carleton Street, 0 Derby Street, 0 Ward Street, in an amount not to exceed $3,355,202 which includes a base contract amount of $3,185,202, plus $170,000 for Add Alternates No. 3 and 5, and a 10% contingency in the amount of $335,520.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Funding for this contract is available in the FY 2027 budget in the One-Time Grant Fund (Fund 336) and Parks Tax (Fund 138). No other funding is required, and no other projects will be delayed due to this expenditure.

Construction Contract
QLM-Inc. (lowest bid) $3,355,202
10% Contingency $335,520
Total Construction Cost $3,690,722

Contract: QLM-Inc. for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion CONSENT CALENDAR New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project JULY 28, 2026

Funding
One-Time Grant Fund (Fund 336) $302,973
Parks Tax (Fund 138) $3,387,749 Total Funding $3,690,722

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
In 2021, the City received a $5 million grant from the California Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program (SPP) to convert four of the undeveloped parcels that historically served as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in South Berkeley into a new public park.

The Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground project is the second phase in transforming the undeveloped parcels into a new public park. The project will construct a new four block park that includes a new community garden, a new dog park, a new kid’s playground with tot cycle track, and a new teaching garden.

The project is funded by grant funds from the California Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program (SPP) and Parks Tax.

Effective January 1, 2026, local agencies are required to satisfy noticing requirements for certain contracts for services that meet the criteria outlined in Government Code Section 3204.1 as amended by AB 339. This project does not meet the criteria in Government Code Section 3504.1 and is exempt from the noticing requirement.”

BACKGROUND
The project was advertised for bids on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and bids were opened on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The City received 6 bids, from a low base bid of $3,185,201.75 to a high base bid of $5,689,042.34. With the exception of the two lowest bids, all bids were above the amount budgeted for this project. The determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder was based on the price for base bid work, as indicated in the bid documents.

Terocons Inc. was the apparent low bidder at $3,185,232.10. QLM-Inc. was the apparent 2nd lowest bidder at $3,186,201.75. Evaluation of bids were conducted as outlined in the Project Manual, Document 00 2113 Instructions to Bidders – Paragraph

3.02 “Evaluation of Bids.” Staff found a mathematical error in the summation of bid items in the total base bid price by QLM-Inc. Upon evaluating the total base bid price based on bid items, it was found that the correct sum was $3,185,201.75. According to the Project Manual, Document 00 2113 Instructions to Bidders – Paragraph 3.02 “Evaluation of Bids”, “discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.” Staff posted revised bid results on June 24, 2026.

Contract: QLM-Inc. for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion CONSENT CALENDAR New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project JULY 28, 2026

Staff determined that QLM-Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Staff conducted references checks and received satisfactory feedback. Staff recommends that a contract for this project be awarded to QLM-Inc.

The Living Wage Ordinance does not apply to this project since construction contracts are, pursuant to City policy, subject to State prevailing wage laws. The contractor will need to submit a certification of Compliance with Equal Benefits Ordinance. The contract will be subject to the Community Workforce Agreement.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The construction contract includes requirements to comply with the City’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project will complete a new four-block park utilizing the remaining project funding from a California Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program (SPP) grant awarded to the City. The new park will redevelop parcels long vacant in South Berkeley and contribute to the amount of park land and open space in support of the City’s General Plan.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 510-981-6700 Evelyn Chan, Supervising Civil Engineer, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 510-981-6430 Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Bid Results

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT: QLM-INC. FOR SANTA FE TRACKBED TO PARK CONVERSION NEW

COMMUNITY GARDENS, DOG PARK, AND PLAYGROUND PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project is a One-Time Grant and Parks Tax project; and WHEREAS, invitation for bids was duly advertised on May 12, 2026, bids were opened on June 16, 2026, and the City received 6 bids; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt and review of submitted bids, a mathematical error was found in QLM-Inc.’s bid, which upon calculation of the corrected sum, makes QLM-Inc. the lowest bid; and
WHEREAS, QLM-Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and references for QLM-Inc. were provided and were satisfactory; and WHEREAS, funding is available in the FY 2027 budget in the One-Time Grant (Fund 336) and Parks Tax (Fund 138).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the Plans and Specifications for Specification No. 26-11757-C for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project are approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the correction of the sum of bid items for QLM-Inc.’s bid is accepted; and a construction contract is awarded to QLM-Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a total contract amount of $3,355,202; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications with QLM-Inc. for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project in an amount not to exceed $3,690,722, which includes a contract amount of $3,355,202 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $335,520 for unforeseen circumstances. A record signature copy of the agreement and any amendments to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7010 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront Subject: Contract No. 32500050 Amendment: The Dutra Group for Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement Project

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32500050 with The Dutra Group for the Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement Project, increasing the amount by $300,000 for an amended total amount not to exceed $8,893,200.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
This contract amendment will add an additional $300,000 to the existing construction contract with The Dutra Group to cover the change orders needed to complete the project. Funding in the amount of $176,000 from the Marina Fund (608) will be used for the work at the D &E Dock Replacement Project and $124,000 from the PRW CIP General Fund (011) will be used for the urgent piling repair work at the L & M Docks.

FY 27 funding for this contract amendment will be recommended for appropriation to carryover unspent FY 26 capital funds through the first amendment to the appropriations ordinance in the General Fund (Fund 011) and Marina Fund (Fund 608).

No other funding is required, and no other projects will be delayed due to this expenditure.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement project includes a new water line for a dedicated fire water system and a new transformer to accommodate the increase in power provided at the slips. These upgraded utilities require upstream infrastructure improvements performed by the utility companies. Due to delays associated with EBMUD and PG&E permitting and scheduling, the project has incurred additional costs.

During the permitting phase, updated codes required fire line pipe upsizing, additional testing, and additional sidewalk demolition and repaving. During the scheduling phase, PG&E has been significantly delayed in installing their transformer. Because the utilities

Contract No. 32500020 Amendment: The Dutra Group for CONSENT CALENDAR Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement Project July 28, 2026 2 need to be connected prior to finishing the landside improvements, The Dutra Group incurred costs in project management, equipment rentals, etc. while waiting for PG&E.

In addition, urgent piling repair is required at L and M docks. The Dutra Group has performed identical work for the City in other locations throughout the marina and is uniquely qualified to perform the repairs. The City has negotiated these change orders with The Dutra Group and Council authorization is required in order to implement the work.

BACKGROUND
The Berkeley Marina Docks D & E Replacement Project was duly advertised for competitive bids on January 31, 2024, and bids were opened on March 14, 2024. Four (4) bids were received ranging from a low base bid of $7,812,000 to a high base bid of $8,765,000. Staff determined that The Dutra Group of San Rafael, CA was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and executed contract number 32500050.

The floating dock system at Docks D and E was constructed in the early 1970s and is well past the original expected useful life of 15 years. About 40 to 50 percent of its slips have degraded to the point of being unusable. The purpose of this project is to replace the entire floating dock system with an improved system that consists of: ADA slips and gangway, longer lasting concrete docks, chemically-inert concrete piles, code compliant utilities such as electrical, potable water and fire suppression systems, along with landside improvements as such a new security gate structure and shoreline slope protection.

The piers that serve the gangways to Docks L and M are supported by two timber creosote piles each. During a recent inspection, all four timber creosote piles were found to be significantly damaged. Damage consists of rotten wood and voids near the waterline due to tidal action and marine boring organisms. Although the percent of voids in the piles is very high it will be possible to repair the piles in place versus requiring full replacement of the piles. Delaying this work could cause pile failure requiring closure of the pier.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The construction contract includes requirements to comply with the City’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy. The work will also comply with the conditions contained in the Bay Conservation Development Commission (BCDC) Permit, US Army Corps of Engineers Permit, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Permit and City of Berkeley Building Permit.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
This project is part of the City’s ongoing effort to update and maintain the deteriorated infrastructure at the Berkeley Marina. The project will help the City advance Strategic Plan Long-term goal number 1 to provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

Contract No. 32500020 Amendment: The Dutra Group for CONSENT CALENDAR Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement Project July 28, 2026 3 This increase to the contract is necessary to address the utility delay and emergency pile repair at L&M Docks.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Nelson Lam, Supervising Civil Engineer, PRW, (510) 981-6395 Attachments:
1: Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CONTRACT NO. 32500050 AMENDMENT: THE DUTRA GROUP FOR THE

BERKELEY MARINA DOCKS D&E REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the existing floating dock system at Docks D & E at the Berkeley Marina was originally constructed in the 1960s and has well past the original expected useful life of 15 years, it is in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, an invitation for bids was duly advertised on January 31, 2024, bids were opened on March 14, 2024, and the City received four (4) bids; and WHEREAS, the bid from THE DUTRA GROUP was the lowest responsive, responsible bid of $7,812,000, and references for THE DUTRA GROUP were provided and checked out satisfactorily; and
WHEREAS, the contract with THE DUTRA GROUP for the Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement Project was executed on May 7, 2024 for a total amount not to exceed $8,593,200, including a construction contingency (Resolution No. 71,286-N.S.); and WHEREAS, two contract amendments have been executed to date to address unanticipated existing conditions and conflicts, resulting in a current total contract value of $8,571,195.50; and
WHEREAS, unforeseen upstream utility infrastructure improvement conditions and emergency pile repair work require additional funds to complete the work; and WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $176,000 from the Marina Fund (608) will be used for the work at the D &E Dock Replacement Project and $124,000 from the PRW CIP General Fund (011) will be used for the urgent piling repair work at the L & M Docks. FY 27 funding for this contract amendment will be recommended for appropriation to carryover unspent FY 26 capital funds through the first amendment to the appropriations ordinance in the General Fund (Fund 011) and Marina Fund (Fund 608).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32500050 with THE DUTRA GROUP for the Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $300,000 for a total amended amount not to exceed $8,893,200.

A record signature copy of any amendments to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

Civic Arts Commission
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
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Civic Arts Commission
Submitted by: Peter Montgomery, Chairperson, Civic Arts Commission Subject: Authorization for Additional Civic Arts Commission Meeting in 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Civic Arts Commission to hold one additional meeting in 2026, allowing the Commission to add an August 26, 2026 meeting.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Fiscal impacts are minimal. An additional meeting may require staff secretary time. Any related administrative costs are expected to be absorbed within existing resources.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Resolution No. 68,705–N.S. governs the number of annual meetings for City boards and commissions and authorizes the Civic Arts Commission to meet ten times per year.

The Civic Arts Commission’s adopted 2026 meeting schedule did not include an August meeting. Staff brought forward a recommendation to revise the remaining 2026 meeting schedule to add an August 26, 2026 meeting in order to address time-sensitive Commission business and provide an opportunity for Commission feedback on upcoming arts and cultural planning items.

At its June 24, 2026 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission approved staff’s recommendation to add an August 26, 2026 meeting, with the direction that the October 28, 2026 meeting also remain on the calendar. Because adding the August meeting while retaining the October meeting would result in one additional meeting beyond the ten meetings authorized for 2026, Council authorization is required.

On June 24, 2026, the Civic Arts Commission voted as follows:

Action: M/S/C (Blecher/Kramer) move to approve revisions to the remaining 2026 Civic Arts Commission meeting schedule as recommended by staff, while retaining the October 28, 2026 date.

Vote: Ayes: — Bachrach, Blecher, Bullwinkel, Dutta-Choudhury, Kramer, Montgomery, Woo; Nays — None; Abstain — None; Absent — Pineda (LoA), Scott.

Authorization for Additional Civic Arts Commission Meeting in 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR July 28, 2026

BACKGROUND
Historically, the Civic Arts Commission has not met in August or November, although this practice is not required by policy. In recent years, however, the volume of Commission agenda items has required a fuller meeting schedule to support timely review of public art projects, grants-related items, cultural planning efforts, and other Commission business. Staff recommended adding an August 26, 2026 meeting to allow the Commission to review and provide feedback on time-sensitive items, including but not limited to:
 Presentation and feedback on the Arts Resiliency Study from Cultural Planning Group;
 Cube Space Artist 5: Lena Coletto, scheduled for October 26, 2026 through January 15, 2027; and
 Animal Shelter Project Plan.

The August meeting will provide needed time for Commission discussion and feedback before these items move forward. Retaining the October meeting will also support continuity during the fall, when the Commission is expected to continue work related to public art, grants, cultural planning, and other programmatic items.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
There are no identifiable environmental impacts or opportunities associated with this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The additional August meeting will allow the Civic Arts Commission to conduct timely review of important arts and cultural items and provide feedback on the Arts Resiliency Study before related recommendations and next steps are finalized. The Commission also determined that retaining the October meeting is important to maintain continuity in the fall meeting schedule and avoid delaying items that may require Commission review or action. Authorizing one additional meeting in 2026 will allow the Commission to complete this work without compressing or deferring agenda items unnecessarily.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CITY MANAGER
The City Manager takes no position on the content and recommendations of the Commission’s Report.

CONTACT PERSON
Carianna Arredondo, Secretary to the Civic Arts Commission and Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office (510) 981-7000

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL 2026 MEETING FOR THE CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION WHEREAS, Resolution No. 68,705–N.S. governs the number of annual meetings for City boards and commissions and authorizes the Civic Arts Commission to meet ten times per year; and
WHEREAS, the Civic Arts Commission’s adopted 2026 meeting schedule did not include an August meeting; and
WHEREAS, staff recommended adding an August 26, 2026 meeting to allow the Civic Arts Commission to review time-sensitive items, including the Arts Resiliency Study, Cube Space Artist 5, and the Animal Shelter Project Plan; and WHEREAS, at its June 24, 2026 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission voted to approve revisions to the remaining 2026 meeting schedule as recommended by staff, while retaining the October 28, 2026 meeting date; and
WHEREAS, adding the August 26, 2026 meeting while retaining the October 28, 2026 meeting would result in one additional meeting beyond the ten meetings authorized for the Civic Arts Commission in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the additional meeting will allow the Civic Arts Commission to provide timely feedback and conduct necessary Commission business without delaying time-sensitive arts and cultural planning items.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the Civic Arts Commission is authorized to hold one additional meeting in 2026, for a total of eleven meetings in calendar year 2026.

Item Removed From
Agenda
This item has been removed from the agenda by the
City Manager.

If you have questions regarding this report, please
contact the person noted on the agenda.

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Internal

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Members of the City Council
From: Mayor Adena Ishii
Subject: Excused Absence for Councilmember Ben Bartlett

RECOMMENDATION
Excuse Councilmember Ben Bartlett from the June 30,2026 council meeting because of a medical illness/condition.

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the City Charter Article V, § 19, the City Council must approve an absence by a Councilmember from a meeting in order for that absence to be considered excused. Specifically, it states:

If the Mayor or any member of the Council is absent from one or more regular meetings of the Council during any calendar month, unless excused by the Council in order to attend to official business of the City, or unless excused by the Council as a result of their own illness or the illness or death of a “close family member” as defined in the City’s bereavement policy from attending no more than two regular meetings in any calendar year, they shall be paid for each regular meeting attended during such months in an amount equal to the monthly remuneration divided by the number of regular meetings held during such month.

Councilmember Bartlett was unable to attend the June 30, 2026 Council meeting due to a medical illness/condition.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Not applicable

CONTACT PERSON
Mayor Adena Ishii 510-981-7100
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7100 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7199 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Berkeley, CA 94704
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CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
TO: Honorable Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Adena Ishii (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor)
SUBJECT: Recission of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Under the Clean Air Act

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to join the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University’s amicus brief in support of the petition for review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) rescission of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, 91 Fed.

Reg. 7686 (Feb. 18, 2026), subject to City Attorney review and approval of the brief.

BACKGROUND
EPA issued the endangerment finding in 2009 pursuant to its authority under Section 202(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act, which requires it to regulate emissions from new motor vehicles that “cause, or contribute to,” dangerous air pollution. At that time, EPA concluded that GHG pollution endangers human health and contributes to climate change and therefore requires federal regulation, providing the scientific and legal basis for regulating GHG emissions both from motor vehicle tailpipe emissions and from other sources, like powerplants.

In February 2026, EPA rescinded the endangerment finding. In its decision to reverse course, EPA now argues that the agency lacks statutory authority to regulate GHG emissions from new motor vehicles. EPA also now contends that GHG emissions from vehicles do not contribute to “air pollution,” that any regulation of those emissions would not “materially affect” global climate change, that regulation of GHG emissions is a “major question” requiring clearer Congressional approval, and that regulating GHG emissions is “costly and futile.” Subsequently, states, cities, and nonprofit groups petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review EPA’s decision to rescind the endangerment finding—American Public Health Association, et al. v. EPA, et al., Docket No. 26-01037 (D.C. Cir. Feb 18, 2026).

The petitioners include a coalition of states joined by a dozen local governments, as well as a

separate group of nonprofit petitioners including the American Public Health Association, Earthjustice, Environmental Defense Fund, Sierra Club, and Union of Concerned Scientists.

Another separate coalition of states has intervened in support of the EPA’s recission decision.

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law plans to file a brief supporting the petitioners on behalf of local governments and the United States Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, Climate Mayors, and certain municipalities. The brief will provide the local government perspective on EPA’s rescission of the endangerment finding.

The court has yet to set a schedule for merits briefing; however, amici anticipate a filing deadline in late July. While the brief has not yet been drafted, initial conversations with attorneys at the Sabin Center indicate that the brief will describe the climate impacts that cities are experiencing and examples of the actions being taken in response; discuss the ways that cities have acted in reliance on a shared understanding that the Clean Air Act clearly directed EPA to regulate greenhouse gases; highlight the increased costs to cities that will come from EPA’s rescission; and demonstrate—contrary to EPA’s false assertion that tailpipe emissions are too small to justify federal regulation—that cities have long known that incremental action is a critical and effective strategy to address climate change.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Minimal staff time to review the briefing and track the litigation.

ENVIRONMNETAL SUSTAINABILITY
The rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding threatens the environment in Berkeley and around the world; a favorable decision by the Court would protect the environment.

CONTACT PERSON
Mayor Adena Ishii
510-981-7100
Attachment: A: Resolution
Attachment B: September 16, 2025 Comment Letter in Rulemaking Docket No.: EPA–HQ– OAR–2025–0194; FRL–12715–01–OAR

RESOUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

WHEREAS, in 2009 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health and contribute to the dangerous buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere and therefore require federal regulation under Section 202 of the Clean Air Act (the Endangerment Finding); and
WHEREAS, the Endangerment Finding provided the legal and scientific basis for EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and other sources, like power plants, and thereby reduce dangerous air pollution that exacerbates the climate crisis; and WHEREAS, the Endangerment Finding was based on a thorough examination of the scientific evidence of climate change and upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in 2012 in Coalition for Responsible Regulation v. EPA, 684 F.3d 102 (D.C. Cir. 2012); and WHEREAS, in 2009 the City of Berkeley adopted a Climate Action Plan to reach the voter- approved goal of reducing the City’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80% below 2000 levels in 2050, in 2018 it adopted a resolution establishing the goal of becoming a Fossil Fuel-Free City, and 2021 it adopted a resolution committing the City to the C40 Race to Zero Campaign, including a commitment to reaching net-zero emissions in 2045 or sooner; and WHEREAS, the City lacks the authority to set greenhouse gas standards for major sectors such as transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City is already experiencing the cascading harms of climate change, such as rising seas, flooding, extreme heat, wildfire, and worsening air quality, which burden the most vulnerable in our community and necessitate a tremendous dedication of public funds towards infrastructure retrofits, adaptation measures, and response costs; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2026 the EPA rescinded the Endangerment Finding and motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards (91 Fed. Reg. 7686 (Feb. 18, 2026), in an unfounded abdication of its statutory authority that will negatively impact the City by exacerbating the climate crisis as explained by the City in its public comment on the rulemaking; and WHEREAS, a group of states, cities, and nonprofit groups petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the EPA’s decision to rescind the endangerment finding; and WHEREAS, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law represents the interests of local governments including the United States Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities,

and Climate Mayors and plans to submit an amicus brief in support of the petitioners that explains the negative impacts EPA’s decision will have on cities such as the City of Berkeley.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Attorney is authorized to sign onto the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law’s amicus brief supporting the petitioners in American Public Health Association, et al. v. EPA, et al., Docket No. 26-01037 (D.C. Cir. Feb 18, 2026), subject to City Attorney review.

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2180 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: (510) 981-7100
TDD: (510) 981-6903
[email protected]
September 16, 2025
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC
20460

VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Subject: Proposed Rule, Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards, 90 Fed. Reg. 36,288 (Aug. 1, 2025)
Docket No.: EPA–HQ–OAR–2025–0194; FRL–12715–01–OAR
To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of the City of Berkeley, I write to submit this comment letter in strong opposition to EPA’s proposal to reconsider or rescind the Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gases (GHGs) and to eliminate federal GHG standards for motor vehicles. As Mayor, I work to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our residents. Rolling back these foundational protections will directly endanger our community, increase costs, and undermine decades of local planning and investment.

1. Local governments like Berkeley are on the front lines of climate impacts.

Berkeley is already experiencing the cascading harms of climate change – rising seas, flooding, extreme heat, wildfire, and worsening air quality – all of which are tied to GHG emissions from vehicles and other sources.

The impacts of climate change place heavy fiscal and social burdens on our city. The City of Berkeley 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan1 documents many examples, including:
 Sea Level Rise and Groundwater: The San Francisco Bay has already risen eight inches since 1900, and projections show up to four feet of sea-level rise likely by 2100.2 At just two feet of rise, Berkeley’s shoreline will face permanent inundation, including portions of César E. Chávez Park, University Avenue, and the McLaughlin Eastshore State Seashore. As sea levels rise, more emergent groundwater is projected. Emergent groundwater can damage roads and add to surface flooding, especially during rain
1 City of Berkeley 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (City of Berkeley, March 18, 2025) https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Final%202024%20LHMP%20SENT%20TO%20FEMA%20NO VEMBER%2027.pdf
2 California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment San Francisco Bay Area Region Report (State of California, 2018) https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Reg_Report-SUM-CCCA4-2018- 005_SanFranciscoBayArea_ADA.pdf

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events. Rising groundwater can also carry buried industrial toxins. Rising sea and groundwater particularly impacts West Berkeley, where residents already have higher incidents of hospitalization due to asthma and experience poorer air quality.  Direct Costs: Sea-level rise is projected to impose $3 million in repair costs by 2050 and over $17 million by 2100 at the Berkeley Marina alone, not including $12 million in non-market losses such as degraded habitat and recreation. Adaptation measures to protect this critical infrastructure are estimated at $11 million by 2050.
 Stormwater and Flooding: Berkeley’s storm drain system – 93 miles of pipelines, much of it over 90 years old – is undersized and deteriorating. It was designed for a “10-year storm,” yet atmospheric river events in recent years have repeatedly overwhelmed the system, flooding neighborhoods like Southwest Berkeley. The City of Berkeley incurred $364,847 in response costs during the winter storms and mudslide of January-March 2023 alone.

An increase in extreme weather events will be associated with commensurate increases in response costs. The City is currently investing $1.9 million in a Stormwater Master Plan to address system-wide deficiencies, but the costs of retrofitting infrastructure escalate with every year that climate change accelerates.
 Extreme Heat and Air Quality: Berkeley’s low-income neighborhoods in the flatlands are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat due to the urban heat island effect. Increased vehicle emissions worsen smog and particulate pollution, exacerbating asthma rates that are already disproportionately high in West Berkeley.
 Wildfire: Climate change is resulting in longer, drier summers leading to wildfires of greater frequency and duration. Increased drought conditions cause fuels to become extremely dry and more fire prone. Additionally, climate change causes more frequent bouts of extreme weather, including low humidity and high winds associated with fire weather. Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires are the primary wildfire concern in Berkeley. However, the City of Berkeley also owns three resident camps outside the city limits, including Berkeley Tuolumne Camp, which was destroyed by the Rim Fire in August 2013. Rebuilding Tuolumne Camp cost $54.7 million; it reopened in 2022.
 Equity Impacts: Flooding, heat, and poor air disproportionately affect Berkeley’s disadvantaged communities – those least equipped to adapt. West and South Berkeley face the brunt of storm drain failures and are also home to many low-income families and communities of color.

Rolling back the Endangerment Finding and vehicle GHG standards would undermine our ability to protect residents from these escalating harms.

2. The Endangerment Finding is grounded in sound science.

EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding was based on an overwhelming body of peer-reviewed science, which has only grown stronger. The 2023 Fifth National Climate Assessment confirms what our City has already documented: urban infrastructure designed for 20th-century conditions is failing under today’s climate stresses. Berkeley’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan provides site-specific evidence that GHG emissions – including from vehicles – are directly

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linked to worsening local hazards, from flooding to heat to air quality.3

3. Rescinding vehicle GHG standards would leave Berkeley powerless to address transportation emissions.

Transportation is the largest source of GHGs nationally and locally. In Berkeley, transportation routinely accounts for over half of the community’s GHG emissions; transportation was responsible for 58% of Berkeley’s GHG emissions in 2023.4 Despite the outsized role of transportation emissions, under Section 209 of the Clean Air Act, cities like Berkeley cannot set their own vehicle emissions standards. If EPA rescinds the Endangerment Finding and federal vehicle standards, local governments will be left without tools to address this dominant source of emissions, despite shouldering the overwhelming costs of its impacts.

Conclusion
The City of Berkeley strongly urges EPA to maintain the Endangerment Finding and federal vehicle GHG standards. Weakening them would increase local flooding, infrastructure damage, health burdens, and fiscal strain, particularly for our most vulnerable communities. Berkeley has already invested millions to address the impacts of climate change and protect our residents and infrastructure from future impacts, but without strong federal action to curb transportation emissions, our efforts will be overwhelmed. Protecting the health and welfare of our residents requires continued recognition of the dangers posed by GHG emissions and decisive action to mitigate them.

Respectfully submitted,
Adena Ishii
Mayor
City of Berkeley
3 City of Berkeley 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (City of Berkeley, March 18, 2025) https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Final%202024%20LHMP%20SENT%20TO%20FEMA%20NO VEMBER%2027.pdf
4 Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update (City of Berkeley, April 15, 2025), https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-04- 15%20Item%2023%20Climate%20Action%20Plan%20and%20Resilience%20Update_0.pdf

2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, Floor 5, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7130 ● E-Mail: [email protected] 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Ben Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Igor Tregub (co- sponsor), and Mayor Adena Ishii (co-sponsor)
Subject: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Support the Citywide Berkeley School Supply Distribution & Resource Fair
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $200 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including a contribution of $200 from Councilmember Ben Bartlett, $150 from Councilmember Igor Tregub, $100 from Mayor Adena Ishii, and inviting additional Councilmembers to contribute, to support SupplyBank.org's Citywide Berkeley School Supply Giveaway & Resource Fair.

BACKGROUND:

For 16 consecutive years, SupplyBank.org has hosted the Citywide Berkeley School Supply Giveaway & Resource Fair at San Pablo Park, in partnership with Berkeley Unified School District's Office of Family Engagement and Equity, Covenant Church, and the Berkeley Public Schools Fund. The fair takes place annually on the weekend before the start of the school year.

The event serves more than 1,000 TK-12 students each year who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, as well as families experiencing poverty or homelessness across Berkeley. Families attend on a walk-up basis with no paperwork or appointment required.

Each child receives a grade-appropriate school supply kit, and families are connected

2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, Floor 5, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7130 ● E-Mail: [email protected] 2 with City of Berkeley health and mental health resources and with more than 10 partner organizations that provide wraparound support. Kits are valued at $55 to $65 each, providing a value of more than double the cost.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City of Berkeley has fully funded the program for the past 15 years. Amid broader budget constraints, the City canceled funding for FY 26-27.

As a result, SupplyBank.org must now raise the full cost of the event, approximately $30,000, from community donations and other sources to sustain a resource that Berkeley families have come to rely on for 16 uninterrupted years. Without additional support, the scale of supplies and wraparound resources available to families at the fair may be reduced.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY:

No negative impact.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
There is no impact on the General Fund; $200 is available from Councilmember Ben Bartlett's discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett.

CONTACT PERSON:

Councilmember Ben Bartlett [email protected]
Councilmember Igor Tregub [email protected]
James Chang [email protected]
Artemisia Ace [email protected]
Olga Bolotina [email protected]
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Resolution

2. Berkeley School Supply Distribution & Resource Fair Event Flyer

3. Berkeley School Supply Distribution & Resource Fair Event Brief

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE

EXPENSE ACCOUNTS OF THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR A DONATION TO SUPPLYBANK.ORG IN SUPPORT OF THE CITYWIDE

BERKELEY SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY & RESOURCE FAIR
WHEREAS, Councilmember Ben Bartlett, Councilmember Igor Tregub, Mayor Adena Ishii, and other members of the Berkeley City Council have funds available in their respective Council Office Expense Accounts; and
WHEREAS, the Citywide Berkeley School Supply Distribution & Resource Fair, organized by SupplyBank.org in partnership with the Berkeley Unified School District Office of Family Engagement and Equity, Covenant Church, the Berkeley Public Schools Fund, and numerous community organizations, has served Berkeley families for 16 consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, they provide over 1,000 Berkeley students with the necessary materials to start their education off on the right foot, as well as connecting them with educational, health, mental health, and community resources to ensure they can be successful at school and beyond;
WHEREAS, due to budgetary issues, the city could not provide funding for the FY 2026- 27 event, which left SupplyBank.org searching for ways to get support within the community to keep an important resource alive that many Berkeley families have used for over fifteen years;
WHEREAS, supporting access to school supplies and resources supports the city's goal to provide equitable education opportunities for its children, promote youth success, and improve the overall health and wellness of Berkeley children and families;

2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, Floor 5, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7130 ● E-Mail: [email protected] 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that funds relinquished by the Mayor and Councilmembers from their office budgets, of an amount to be determined by each Councilmember, shall be granted to SupplyBank.org to support the Citywide Berkeley School Supply Distribution & Resource Fair.

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1 Berkeley City Councilmember
Igor Tregub, District 4
2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-981-7140
[email protected]

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Igor Tregub (Author), Councilmember Shoshana O’Keefe (co-sponsor), Councilmember Brent Blackaby (co-sponsor), and Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra (co-sponsor)
Subject: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to the Downtown Berkeley Association in Support of the Social Service Outreach Coordinator Position

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $1000 per Councilmember from each of their D13 Discretionary Accounts including $500 from Councilmember Tregub, $500 from Councilmember O’Keefe, $500 from Councilmember Blackaby, and $300 from Councilmember Lunaparra and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) in support of the Social Service Outreach Coordinator position.

The relinquished funds from the respective discretionary Council Office Budgets of such members of the Berkeley City Council who wish to contribute will close the remaining gap in cost sharing funding and allow for the DBA to continue performing important social services outreach duties in Downtown Berkeley.

BACKGROUND
The Social Service Outreach Specialist guides people living on Downtown Berkeley sidewalks and public spaces into social services, shelter, and housing, and works to resolve encampment or other issues for merchants.1
1 https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dba-services/environmental-services/

2 On December 3, 2019, the City Council approved $60,000) in Measure P allocations for co-funding of DBA Social Service Outreach Specialist position for Fiscal Year (FY) 20, Quarter (Q) 3 and Q4 and FY21. Co-funding has continued through FY26 at $40,000 per fiscal year. For FY27, the city allocated $38,000 for this position, which is $2,000 shy of the historical contribution.2 Measure P funds currently support six projects aimed at addressing immediate street conditions and hygiene, and supporting a DBA Social Service Outreach Specialist is one of these projects.3
Although the City’s contribution remained the same from FY20-26, the City’s share of funding has decreased from 54.8% to 44.5%, reflecting the increased position salary commensurate with inflation.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The DBA conducts biweekly counts of Downtown Berkeley’s street population, allowing the city to closely track trends in homelessness. The Downtown has seen a remarkable decrease in unsheltered homelessness since 2020.

Downtown Berkeley Street Population Count published June 26, 2026, by the Downtown Berkeley Association 2 https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/city-council-meetings/2026-06- 23%20Annotated%20Agenda%20-%20Council.pdf
3 Measure P and Impact on Homeless Services in Berkeley Memo https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-attachments/2025-06- 12%20Item%2002%20Supplemental%20Materials_2025-03-
28%20Measure%20P%20and%20Impact%20on%20Homeless%20Services%20in%20Berkeley.pdf

3 On average, Downtown Berkeley has had 34 unsheltered homeless neighbors living on the street to date in Calendar Year (CY) 2026.4 In CY 2025, there was an average of 33 individuals. The DBA Annual Report tracked 4,315 engagements with homeless individuals in 2025.5 With an average of 11.8 engagements per day, the Social Service Outreach Coordinator, in collaboration with Downtown Ambassadors, provides consistent, field-based outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness and other social challenges throughout Downtown Berkeley.

The Coordinator assists Downtown Ambassadors, merchants and property owners and dealing with unhoused persons as needed. Through relationship-building, needs assessments, and ongoing engagement, the Coordinator connects individuals with appropriate housing, health, and social service resources while fostering trust and encouraging voluntary participation in available support programs. The position works collaboratively with local service providers, city departments, and community partners to coordinate referrals, document outcomes, and ensure continuity of care.

By combining direct outreach with case management, resource coordination, and cross- agency collaboration, the Social Service Outreach Coordinator helps improve access to critical services while contributing to a safer, healthier, and more welcoming downtown environment for all community members.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
No General Fund impact. Up to $500 is available from the contributing Councilmember’s Council Office Budget discretionary account.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
There are no identifiable environmental effects or opportunities associated with the subject of this report.
4 As of the June 26, 2026, biweekly homeless count conducted by DBA. 5 https://www.downtownberkeley.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DBA_AnnualReport2025_Digital.pdf

4 CONTACT
Councilmember Tregub, 510-981-7140, [email protected] Olga Bolotina, Chief of Staff, [email protected] Amy Johnson, Legislative Aide, Council District 4, [email protected]

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

2. DBA Social Service Outreach Coordinator Job Description

5 RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AUTHORIZING THE RELINQUISHMENT OF COUNCIL OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS

FROM GENERAL FUNDS AND GRANT OF SUCH FUNDS TO THE DOWNTOWN

BERKELEY ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES OUTREACH

COORDINATOR POSITION
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley values partnerships with community organizations that provide critical services to individuals experiencing homelessness and other social challenges while helping to maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming downtown for residents, businesses, workers, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Berkeley Association's Social Service Outreach Coordinator provides consistent, field-based outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness by building trusted relationships, conducting needs assessments, connecting individuals with housing, health, and social service resources, and coordinating with local service providers and City departments to improve access to care and support; and WHEREAS, since Fiscal Year 2020, the City of Berkeley has partnered with the Downtown Berkeley Association to co-fund this position, recognizing its value in connecting unsheltered individuals to services and addressing quality-of-life concerns in Downtown Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the City allocated $38,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, which is $2,000 short of the typical contribution, not accounting for inflation; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Tregub has available funds in his D13 discretionary office expenditure account and will contribute up to $500, and invites other members of the Berkeley City Council to join in contributing up to $500 from their respective discretionary office expenditure accounts to help close the remaining funding gap; and WHEREAS, funding this position serves a municipal public purpose by strengthening outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, increasing connections to housing and supportive services, fostering coordination among community partners, and contributing to a safer, healthier, and more welcoming Downtown Berkeley; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Berkeley that funds relinquished by Councilmembers from their discretionary office budgets, up to $500 per office, including $500 from Councilmembers Tregub, $500 from Councilmember O’Keefe, $500 from Councilmember Blackaby, and $300 from Councilmember Lunaparra, shall be authorized for expenditure from their D13 Discretionary Accounts to the Downtown Berkeley Association in Support of the Social Service Outreach Specialist Position.

1 JOB DESCRIPTION
Social Service Outreach Coordinator

TITLE: Social Service Outreach Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
ACCOUNT: Downtown Berkeley Association
DATE:

REPORTS TO: Local Account Operations Manager
REVISED:

The Social Service Outreach Coordinator serves as a compassionate representative of Streetplus and the Downtown Berkeley Association by engaging individuals experiencing homelessness or other social challenges, building trusting relationships, connecting individuals with appropriate community resources, and contributing to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive downtown environment.

This role requires consistent field-based engagement in a dynamic public environment. Success in this position also requires patience, empathy, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries and supporting the goals of the Downtown Berkeley Association.

The Social Service Outreach Coordinator is responsible for circulating throughout the District, identifying and building positive relationships with individuals in need of services. The position helps individuals cope with challenges they are facing and connects them with appropriate community resources.

A bachelor's degree in a social services-related field is preferred.

Performance will be evaluated based on, but not limited to, the achievement of goals and objectives, the quality of services provided, documentation, and successful referrals to available community resources.

Essential Functions:

 Evaluate the needs, goals, and limitations of unhoused and unsheltered individuals encountered throughout the District.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MISSION AND POSITION SUMMARY

2  Maintain communication with unhoused and unsheltered individuals encountered throughout the District while encouraging individuals to pursue identified goals and engage with available support services.
 Coordinate with local service providers to connect unsheltered individuals encountered throughout the District with appropriate and available resources.  Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and guidelines.  Build rapport with unhoused and unsheltered individuals encountered throughout the District with the goal of understanding their situation and being able to refer them to the appropriate resource.
 Track referrals and outcomes.
 Conduct initial assessments and document findings and engagements.  Communicate with other teams dedicated to assisting the unhoused and unsheltered to ensure awareness.
 Ensure all case files and other records comply with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
 Maintain records of engagements, referrals, and outcomes using Statview.  Encourage voluntary compliance with applicable Quality of Life ordinances through education, communication, and referrals, while notifying appropriate agencies when necessary.
 Report environmental conditions to the Operations Manager.  Attend meetings with service providers and city departments with the purpose of sharing information and learning what services are available.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Streetplus employees assigned to the Downtown Berkeley Association and in Social Service roles at other Streetplus accounts.
 Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager through regular communication and engagement to achieve superior results.

The Operations Manager and Vice President will evaluate performance using a combination of the following criteria, including, but not limited to, achievement of goals and objectives, quality of services provided, documentation, and successful referrals to available community resources.

 Maintains effective working relationships with service providers, outreach workers, and city departments.
 Maintains accurate records while safeguarding confidential information and protecting client privacy.
 The quality and number of referrals to appropriate services.  Successful connections to housing, employment, or supportive services.  Feedback from peers, the Downtown Berkeley Association, and community partners.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

3 The following knowledge, skills, education, and licenses are critical for the success of the position.

 Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.  Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to interact with persons on the street and develop relationships that result in referrals when appropriate.
 Valid and current LCSW or LMSW license is a plus, but not required.  Bachelor’s degree in social services-related discipline is preferred, but not required.  Demonstrated experience providing services to those in need.  Two years of demonstrated experience in the social services-related discipline or similar field.

Work is performed primarily outdoors in an urban environment and involves frequent interaction with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, and other behavioral health challenges. Employees may encounter emotionally charged situations and must remain calm and professional. The following physical requirements are crucial to success in the role:

 Walk 6 miles or more per shift.
 Stand for prolonged periods.
 Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
 Occasionally climb stairs.
 Lift up to 25 pounds.
 Operate a smartphone, tablet, and computer.
 Visually observe surroundings.
 Verbally communicate effectively.

Below are the key competencies of the position.

1. Active Listening – Must give full attention whenever engaging those in need.

2. Verbal Communication – Individuals in need of services depend on the Social Service Outreach Coordinator to communicate effectively with them and with partner agencies.

3. Interpersonal Skills – In addition to listening and speaking skills, the position must have social skills to connect with people.

4. Time Management and Organizational Skills – Based on the number of engagements and referrals, these skills are essential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

KEY COMPETENCIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

4 5. Critical Thinking – The position must be able to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions when helping solve problems.

In addition to the competencies listed above, the following are essential for success:
 Integrity
 Problem Solving
 Conflict Management
 Time Management
 Timely Decision Making
 Results Oriented and Driven

The Social Service Outreach Coordinator is eligible for the following pay rate and benefits.

 Starting hourly pay rate of $28.50 with annual salary increase, based on completion of goals and approval from the Downtown Berkeley Association.  The position is eligible for the following benefits after ninety (90) days.

- Medical Insurance. Employee-only coverage. Streetplus pays 80% of the monthly premium; the employee pays the remaining 20%.
- Life Insurance. Streetplus provides basic life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Short-term Disability Insurance. Streetplus is responsible for 100% of the monthly premium.
- Accident Death. Streetplus is responsible for 100% of the monthly premium. - Vision. Streetplus is responsible for 100% of the monthly premium. - Time Off. The employee earns one (1) hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked.
- Holidays: Streetplus observes no fewer than six paid holidays each year.

Employees who work on a recognized holiday will be paid at 1.5 times their regular rate of pay. If a recognized holiday falls on an employee's regularly scheduled workday and the holiday is observed (not worked), the employee will receive their regular pay as a Holiday Not Worked benefit. Streetplus’ recognized holidays include:
o New Year’s Day
o Memorial Day
o Independence Day
o Labor Day
o Thanksgiving Day
o Christmas Day
- Direct Deposit
- Free Uniforms

Approved By: Date:

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

5 INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified applicants/employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal/evaluation system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the company.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employment with Streetplus is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law.

Berkeley City Councilmember
Igor Tregub, District 4
2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-981-7140
[email protected]
1 CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmembers Igor Tregub (Author), Mayor Adena Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Brent Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Shoshana O’Keefe (Co-Sponsor)
Subject: Referral to the City Manager: RENAISSANCE (Revitalizing Enterprise and Neighborhoods through Activation, Investment, Safety, Streamlining, Accessibility, Networking, Collaboration, and Equity), Part 1: Performance Standards for Commercial District Activation and Blight Mitigation

RECOMMENDATION
Refer to the City Manager the development of a set of commercial vacancy blight mitigation strategies that include but are not limited to:

1. Performance Standards: Establish performance standards for commercial district properties, where a building has been demolished, partially demolished, or partially constructed, and the property has remained in that condition for an established time period without any documentation showing that the project is advancing within the defined near-term timeframe. These standards may include but are not limited to temporary landscaping, creative temporary use, creative and dynamic fencing, murals, green walls and/or other remedies that maintain the site in an attractive and visibly activated state.

2. Revocation of Permits: Reaffirm the authority of the City Manager or designee to declare the permit lapsed due to non-compliance findings outlined in Number 1 above. Explore streamlining and simplifying the permit revocation process established in Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) 23.404.080 if the owner of the

property is out of compliance with the performance standards described in Number 1.

3. Unmitigated Prolonged Commercial Vacancy: Add “unmitigated prolonged commercial vacancy” as a defined factor to declare a property blighted in commercial districts.

BACKGROUND
Berkeley has commercial districts with strong potential for economic vitality, community gathering, and cultural expression.1 However, some of its commercial districts continue to experience a combination of challenges, including public safety incidents, prolonged vacancies, blighted properties, underutilized storefronts, and intermittent periods of visible distress. These conditions contribute to the perception and reality of economic decline, which in turn could reduce foot traffic, discourage investment, weaken local business stability and neighborhood cohesion, and reduce the overall sense of safety and vibrancy in key business districts (including Downtown Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue Commercial District, Adeline Corridor, San Pablo Avenue Corridor, and Solano Avenue Commercial District).2
Despite several successful programs3 and encouraging trends4 the prevalence of long- term commercial storefront vacancies continues to create a sense of an unwelcoming environment, which can discourage residents and visitors from spending time in our most active commercial districts.

In some cases, buildings have been demolished in anticipation of new construction.

However, due to complex macroeconomic factors and market conditions, inactive and visually unappealing lots have been left behind over a period of months, even years.5 The surrounding community experiences the cumulative impacts through reduced foot traffic, blocked sidewalks, negative visual conditions, and a diminished sense of place. 1 Economic Dashboards and Reports, https://berkeleyca.gov/doing-business/economic- development/economic-dashboards-and-reports
2 Commercial District Dashboards 2024,
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Attachment2_Commercial%20District%20Dashboards _2024_Q4.pdf
3 Berkeley Relief Fund, https://berkeleyrelieffund.org/; City Loan Fund for Small Businesses, https://www.dailycal.org/archives/city-of-berkeley-announces-loan-fund-to-support-small- businesses/article_d3dc322c-9aa7-5f74-b030-
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4 Office of Economic Development, “Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,” February 2025, https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-02- 25%20Special%20Item%2001%20Berkeley%20Economic%20Dashboards.pdf 5 Downtown Berkeley Vacancies, https://www.berkeleyside.org/2025/04/04/berkeley-housing-downtown- vacancies

Public entities and neighboring businesses are often left to bear the financial and administrative burden of attempting to mitigate these conditions in order to support adjacent businesses and maintain a more attractive and welcoming environment for the surrounding community.

In some cases, property owners have been unwilling to invest in interim mitigation measures while the commercial sites they own remain inactive. Short-term activation measures, including temporary community use, landscaping, or cultural installations, can provide meaningful benefit, can be low cost for the property owner and should be explored and encouraged.6
While the Berkeley City Council updated BMC Chapter 23.326 in 2024 to clarify demolition standards for residential properties and units, including improved management of properties between demolition and redevelopment, the changes did not apply to non-residential properties or commercial storefronts.7 The City’s public nuisance provisions do provide certain enforcement tools for inadequately maintained properties that contribute to blight.8 In 2018, the City Council adopted a referral to specify the time period after which vacant properties meet a condition of unlawful nuisance, but the item was amended to only include long-term residential vacancies prior to adoption.9 Without appropriate regulatory tools, the City has limited ability to prevent these conditions from persisting or to require reasonable steps to reduce their negative impacts. In the absence of clear expectations, timelines, and mitigation requirements, such properties may remain in prolonged limbo.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Under California law, local jurisdictions have well-established authority to set and enforce standards related to property conditions, nuisance, and blight – including long-term property vacancies – to protect community health, safety, and neighborhood vitality. This authority generally includes regulating physical changes to buildings through permitting 6 Rethinking urban transformation: Temporary uses for vacant land, https://jeremynemeth.com/wp- content/uploads/2011/10/cities.pdf#:~:text=journal%20homepage:%20www.elsevier.com/locate/cities.%20 Please%20cite%20this%20article,press%20as:%20N%C3%A9meth%2C%20J.%2C%20&%20Langhorst% 2C%20J.
7 https://berkeley.municipal.codes/BMC/23.326.070
8 Ch. 12.92 Anti-Blight | Berkeley Municipal Code
9 https://records.cityofberkeley.info/PublicAccess/paFiles/cqFiles/index.html, Search Term: “7/10/2018; CLK - Agenda Packet (Public); District 4; REGULAR; Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 12.92 to Specify that Vacancy after a Given Period in a Residential or Commercial Building is a Condition of Unlawful Nuisance,” between 7/10/18 and 8/25/18

requirements, particularly when tied to construction, safety, and habitability considerations, such as the removal or decommissioning of utility systems.

The existing policy environment, permitting structures, and economic development tools require strengthening and alignment to effectively respond to the changing conditions across several of the City’s commercial districts.10
Local jurisdictions may also use tools such as performance bonds or other financial assurances in connection with demolition, construction, or ongoing site maintenance to help ensure properties are not left in conditions that contribute to deterioration or disinvestment. Establishing local measures can help address the visible and community- facing impacts of prolonged vacancies, including maintenance standards, registration programs, and temporary activation strategies. These approaches are most effective when they focus on property conditions and community impacts and are carefully aligned with applicable state law governing leasing and property rights.

Additionally, safe and active storefronts as well as welcoming public spaces strengthen local jobs, foster daily community interaction, and support a sense of safety and belonging. When storefronts remain inactive, when demolition sites remain idle, or when businesses struggle to open or recover after damage, the resultant visible decline affects residents, workers, and visitors alike.

Establishing performance standards for properties, where buildings have been demolished, will help prevent inactive, fenced off, or deteriorating sites from contributing to neighborhood blight. Streamlining and simplifying the permit revocation process will ensure that the established performance standards are being followed. Lastly, adding “unmitigated prolonged commercial vacancy” as a defined factor to declare a property blighted in commercial districts will communicate clear expectations with property owners. This, in turn, will also support merchants, cultural organizers, property owners, workers, residents, and visitors by creating conditions that encourage activation, reduce uncertainty, and strengthen shared responsibility for the health and vibrancy of Berkeley’s commercial districts.

Short-term activation measures, including temporary community use, landscaping, or cultural installations, can be low-cost for the property owner and provide meaningful benefit to the community.11
10 Berkeley City Council Economic Development Work Session: Small Business Support, https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Small%20Business%20Report%202018.pdf 11 Rethinking Urban Transformation: Temporary Uses for Vacant Land, https://jeremynemeth.com/wp- content/uploads/2011/10/cities.pdf#:~:text=journal%20homepage:%20www.elsevier.com/locate/cities.%20

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
No alternatives have been considered, but elements of this referral can be amended, added to, or combined. Additional RENAISSANCE referrals are contemplated for future submission to the City Council.

COMMUNITY IMPACT
Strengthening the vitality of Berkeley’s Commercial Districts supports the wellbeing of residents, employees, business owners, and visitors. When storefronts are active, streets feel and are more welcoming, walkable, and safe. Clear performance expectations for properties undergoing transition, combined with predictable enforcement and support tools, help ensure that commercial districts continue to be places where people feel a sense of belonging and pride. The recommendations outlined in this report support economic resilience, cultural vibrancy, and the shared experience of public life in Berkeley.

CONSULTATION CONDUCTED
This report was prepared with input from the City Manager’s Office, the Office of Economic Development, the Department of Planning and Zoning, and the City Attorney’s Office. The Berkeley Chamber, Downtown Berkeley Association, small business owners, cultural space owners, constituents, and other stakeholders were also consulted, and their feedback has been incorporated to the extent possible.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no known direct financial costs and/or cost savings associated with these recommendations beyond the staff time associated with implementing this referral. The resultant outcomes associated with this item support more vibrant and active commercial districts which could increase revenue to the City.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Vibrant local commercial districts reduce driving distances, encourage walking and transit use, and support localized economic systems which reduce emissions associated with regional retail travel.

CONTACT PERSON
Councilmember Igor Tregub, Council District 4
(510) 981-7140
[email protected]
Olga Bolotina, Chief of Staff, Council District 4
[email protected]

Berkeley City Councilmember
Mark Humbert, District 8
2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
[email protected]
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7180 E-Mail: [email protected]

CONSENT CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Humbert (Author)
Subject: Russell Street Halloween Festivities (2026–2029): Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $4,000 per Councilmember including $4,000 from Councilmember Humbert to the Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association for Russell Street Halloween festivities from 2026 to 2029 with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Councilmember Humbert and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

BACKGROUND
Russell Street Halloween in the Elmwood neighborhood is a long-standing tradition that draws large crowds of trick-or-treaters and other ooky-spooky Halloween characters.1 This community-led event features lovingly decorated homes, costumes, and seasonal activities. Residents on Russell Street transform their houses into creepy and fun displays, making it one of the best spots for trick-or-treating in Berkeley. The event has become a cherished celebration, especially for families seeking a lively and safe Halloween experience. These funds will help the event cover expenses and ensure that Russell Street Halloween remains a Boo-erkeley tradition for years to come.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
No General Fund impact. $4,000 is available from Councilmember Humbert’s office budget discretionary account.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or opportunities associated with adopting this recommendation.

CONTACT PERSON
Councilmember Mark Humbert Council District 8 510-981-7180 1 https://www.berkeleyside.org/2022/11/01/halloween-elmwood-berkeley-trick-treat

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

RUSSELL STREET HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the Russell Street Halloween festivities, sponsored by the Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association, will take place on October 31, 2026 and is expected to take place on October 31 each year thereafter; and WHEREAS, the annual event is a fang-tastic Elmwood community tradition; and WHEREAS, Russell Street Halloween is a skele-ton of fun for the whole family; and WHEREAS, Councilmember has surplus funds in his office expenditure account, witch he would like to contribute to the event; and
WHEREAS, the Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association is trick-or-treating for funds in the amount of $4,000 to help cover the costs of the festivities for the next four years (2026–2029); and
WHEREAS, coffin up funds for this event would serve the civic interests of community- building, creating safe spaces for holiday celebrations, and preventing this event from ghosting;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that funds relinquished by the Councilmembers from their Council Office Budgets up to $4,000 per office shall be granted to the Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association for helping cover the costs of Russell Street Halloween festivities.

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

PUBLIC HEARING
July 28, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Director, Health, Housing, and Community Services Subject: Referral Response: Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Analysis and Fee Update for Single Family Residential Units

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution amending the Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fee to establish a 2,500 square foot Residential Unit Floor Area (RUFA) deduction for all detached single-family residential units and maintain the 5,000 square foot RUFA deduction for multi-unit residential projects; and include analysis of the updated fee structure in the 2028 in-lieu fee study.

SUMMARY
This report recommends establishing a separate 2,500 square foot (sq ft) Residential Unit Floor Area (RUFA) deduction for Single-Family Residential (SFR) unit subject to the Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fee, while maintaining the existing 5,000 sq ft deduction for Multi-Family Dwelling and Middle Housing Infill Projects (MHIP). The change addresses a gap in the current policy, which extends a middle-housing incentive to large SFR construction. All revenue generated from the in-lieu fee, including from SFR units above the 2,500 sq ft threshold, will be deposited in the Housing Trust Fund, with the updated fee structure to be analyzed as part of the 2028 in-lieu fee study.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed amendment will generate increased Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fee revenue from SFR units larger than 2,500 sq ft. The current fee rate is calculated at $62.83 per sq ft.

The actual revenue impact will depend on annual SFR production levels and the square footage of proposed projects. All revenue will be deposited in the Housing Trust Fund.

The recommendation would exempt a single unit at or below 2,500 sq ft by default and would exempt the first 2,500 sq ft of a larger single unit. It also maintains the existing 5,000 sq ft deduction for multi-unit projects and Middle Housing Infill Projects (MHIP), resulting in no new fiscal impacts to these development forms.

Referral Response: Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Analysis PUBLIC HEARING and Fee Update for Single Family Residential Units July 28, 2026

The amended fee structure will take effect on October 1, 2026, and will apply to all Housing Development Projects that obtain a building permit on or after that date.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
On February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted modifications to the in-lieu fee structure and directed staff to evaluate applying the in-lieu fee to detached single-unit dwellings sized between 2,500 and 5,000 sq ft. This direction followed a Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) recommendation to remove the 5,000 sq ft deduction for detached SFR units to further incentivize attached and multi-unit development.

The current policy establishes a fee of $62.83 per square foot of RUFA. This was updated on July 1, 2025, from the initial fee of $56.23, consistent with Council direction to automatically adjust the fee biennially to reflect the California Construction Cost Index.

Strategic Economics’ analysis for the in-lieu fee study in 2024 determined that Middle Housing projects between two and nineteen units face the greatest financial barriers and were less likely to provide on-site Below Market Rate units.

Considering this finding, the City Council established a provision to allow applicants that opt to pay the full in-lieu fee to deduct 5,000 sq ft of RUFA from the fee calculation. This policy decision is intended to support small-scale, multi-unit middle housing, but also applies equally to SFR construction. The HAC’s recommendation recognized this distinction, noting that large SFR construction was not consistent with the City’s housing objectives.

Strategic Economics analyzed development trends, cost impacts, market feasibility, and potential revenue effects for applying the fee to SFR development between 2,500–5,000 sq ft. Key findings include:
 36% of SFR units permitted from 2020–2024 were between 2,500–5,000 sq ft.

Only one project above 5,000 sq ft was permitted during this time.  Thirteen of the 34 homes within the 2,500–5,000 sq ft range were tied to lot splits.
 Focusing a policy on properties between 2,500-5,000 sq ft may unintentionally benefit properties that exceed 5,000 square feet. This would enable a “fee cliff” for properties above this threshold (e.g., a 2,500 sq ft home with no deduction would pay $157,075, while a 5,500 sq ft home using the deduction would only pay $31,415 on its remaining 500 sq ft).
 If the current fee rate of $62.83 per square foot were applied to detached single family units with a 2,500 sq ft deduction, a 3,500 sq ft unit would pay a fee of $62,830 (up from zero under the current policy) and the 5,500 sq ft unit would pay a fee of $188,490 (up from $31,415 under the current policy). This is

Referral Response: Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Analysis PUBLIC HEARING and Fee Update for Single Family Residential Units July 28, 2026

projected to increase development costs between approximately 2-4%, respectively.

The HAC recommendation removes the 5,000 sq ft fee deduction only for detached SFR units between 2,500 and 5,000 sq ft. Staff’s recommendation differs by creating a separate deduction structure for SFR development. This would apply a consistent 2,500 sq ft deduction for all single SFR units (not otherwise part of a larger SFR development) and maintain the 5,000 sq ft deduction for Multi-Family and MHIP projects.

Any policy change should apply to all single SFR units above 2,500 sq ft that are not part of a larger SFR development. Projects above 5,000 sq ft are rare (one verified project in the last five years) but maintaining the existing deduction for those larger homes would result in fee inequities.

HAC also recommended applying the fee to multi-unit SFR developments on lot splits to encourage attached, multi-unit development instead of detached development.

Staff appreciate the commission’s policy goal to promote attached infill for efficiency and sustainability. However, the recent in-lieu study from April 2024 found that middle housing development requires greater design and financing flexibility to be feasible, including multi-unit detached infill.

On March 10, 2026, the City Council adopted an ordinance to address SB 684 – State law allowing for ministerial approval of lot splits for projects of 10 units or less. This provided local guidelines for administering new MHIP development (2–10 lots/units).

Inclusionary requirements for MHIPs are evaluated at the pre-subdivision (parent parcel) level, rather than on newly created lots. This provision treats MHIPs as a single project, even if they result in multiple single-family residences following subdivision.

This would enable both attached and detached multi-unit development to have the MFR fee deduction applied (i.e., 5,000 sq ft). This supports middle housing infill and provides design flexibility.

On April 6, 2026, the Housing Advisory Commission adopted the following motion:

Action: M/S/C (Simon-Weisberg/Potter) to recommend City Council adopt a Resolution amending the Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fee to establish a 2,500 square foot Residential Unit Floor Area deduction for all Single-Family Dwelling projects and maintain the 5,000 square foot RUFA deduction for Multi-Family Dwelling and MHIP projects, and request analysis of the 2,500 RUFA deduction be included in the planned study of the in-lieu fee’s impact on middle housing scheduled for 2028.

Vote: Ayes: Bell, Chupina, Haycox, Micael, Mirvish, Potter, Shere, Simon-Weisberg, and Vaughn Scott. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

Referral Response: Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Analysis PUBLIC HEARING and Fee Update for Single Family Residential Units July 28, 2026

Staff concurs with the commission’s recommendation to integrate analysis of SFR deduction into the larger in-lieu fee study scheduled for 2028.

BACKGROUND
Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328 (Inclusionary Housing) requires most new residential projects to contribute to affordable housing by either:
 Providing Below Market Rate units on-site, which become part of the City’s Below Market Rate program; or
 Paying the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee into the City’s Housing Trust Fund, which supports the development of 100% affordable housing.

Projects may also choose “mixed compliance” by providing a mix of units and a pro- rated in-lieu fee.

The 5,000 sq ft deduction only applies to projects that opt to comply by paying the full in-lieu fee.

The in-lieu fee is established via resolution. The fee resolution also establishes the applicable designations for Shelter Plus Care and Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers in BMR units.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The proposed amendment supports climate and sustainability goals by incentivizing infill development and promoting more efficient land use.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The proposed amendment to establish a separate 2,500 sq ft deduction for detached SFR units will:
 Promote equity in housing design by eliminating the disproportionate benefit granted to SFR units above 2,500 sq ft under the current 5,000 sq ft deduction;  Avoid benefits for SFR units above 5,000 sq ft by not focusing specifically on the 2,500-5,000 sq ft range; and
 Continue to promote flexibility and feasibility for smaller SFR units and middle housing infill development.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Staff considered three alternatives:

1. Maintain the current 5,000 sq ft deduction for all projects, including detached SFR units.

Referral Response: Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Analysis PUBLIC HEARING and Fee Update for Single Family Residential Units July 28, 2026

o This is the simplest administrative approach. Staff do not recommend this approach because it allows large SFR units to benefit from the policy intended to promote middle housing infill development.
o The proposed policy revision will continue to allow smaller SFR units to advance with no or minimal fee while maintaining the administrative streamlining goal established by the uniform 5,000 sq ft deduction.

2. Remove the RUFA deduction for all detached SFR units (Housing Advisory Commission’s initial referral).
o This would create full parity across all SFR development. The fee is assessed on a square foot basis, so smaller single-family homes would pay a proportional, minimal fee.
o This could burden smaller, owner-driven SFR construction. However, the fee would only apply to new construction projects – not rehabilitation or remodels.
o Council discussion around removing the deduction considered potential impacts on Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units on lot splits. This is no longer a concern as City code now classifies these types of projects separately from SFR applications.
o Staff find this to be a reasonable policy proposal. Staff grounded its recommendation in Council’s initial referral to study larger projects but appreciate the equity framework of applying the fee to all SFR construction.

Council’s initial concern on the potential impact to middle housing is mitigated by the recent Council legislation that differentiates MHIP lot splits from individual SFR parcels.

3. Remove the 5,000 sq ft deduction for SFR units between 2,500 and 5,000 sq ft. o Staff’s recommended 2,500 sq ft deduction is consistent with the Council’s policy goals and is better aligned to avoid incentive cliffs. This model would also unintentionally benefit SFR units above 5,000 sq ft (though they are rare).

CONTACT PERSON
Mike Uberti, Senior Community Development Project Coordinator, HHCS, (510) 981-5114
Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Strategic Economics, Analysis of In-lieu Fees for Single Family Homes 3: Public Hearing Notice

RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

AMENDING REGULATIONS FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE PURSUANT TO BERKELEY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 23.328; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 71,674-N.S.

WHEREAS, Berkeley Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 23.328 establishes a requirement that 20% of Residential Units (as defined) in market-rate developments be offered at affordable rents or prices, as defined (“Affordable Units”); and WHEREAS, BMC Chapter 23.328 authorizes developers of market-rate housing to pay a fee in lieu of providing on-site Affordable Units (“In-Lieu Fee”); and WHEREAS, BMC Chapter 23.328 authorizes the City Council to establish, by resolution, the In-Lieu Fee amount, the method of calculating the fee, and deductions or adjustments that apply to particular types of development; and WHEREAS, Resolution 71,674-N.S. established an In-Lieu Fee of $56.23 per square foot of Residential Unit Floor Area and this fee was automatically adjusted to $62.83 on July 1, 2025, based on changes to the California Construction Cost Index; and WHEREAS, Resolution 71,674-N.S. established all Housing Development Projects providing no on-site Affordable Units were entitled to deduct 5,000 sq ft of Residential Unit Floor Area (RUFA) when calculating the In-Lieu Fee to promote financial feasibility for middle housing developments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff on February 25, 2025, to evaluate modifications to the RUFA deduction structure applicable to detached single-family homes, including options to adjust or remove the 5,000 square foot deduction; and WHEREAS, Strategic Economics prepared a financial feasibility analysis evaluating the impacts of applying the In-Lieu Fee to detached single-family homes above 2,500 square feet; and
WHEREAS, applying the current 5,000 square foot RUFA deduction to all projects — including detached single-family homes above 2,500 square feet — creates inequities and reduces alignment with middle-housing goals; and
WHEREAS, establishing a uniform 2,500 square foot RUFA deduction for all detached single-family residential (SFR) units maintains policy continuity, avoids fee cliffs, and supports smaller-scale SFR construction while avoiding unintended subsidies for large custom units; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the 5,000 sq ft RUFA deduction for multi-unit residential developments (two or more units) supports the City’s infill and missing-middle housing goals and remains consistent with feasibility findings; and

WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley desires to maintain the existing voucher preferences authorized by BMC Chapter 23.328 requiring that 80% of all Very Low-Income Affordable Units offered for rent be first offered to households receiving assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f) or the Shelter Plus Care Program, (42 U.S.C. Section 11403 et. seq.), or similar state or federally- funded rent subsidy programs; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 71,674-N.S.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

1. Affordable Units offered for rent shall continue to follow Council-adopted preference criteria. Eighty percent (80%) of all Very Low-Income rental Affordable Units must first be offered to households receiving assistance under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program or the Shelter Plus Care Program prior to being marketed to other income- eligible households. The allocation shall further be 50% of these reserved units for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Holders and 50% for Shelter Plus Care Program. The City Manager or designee reserves the right to adjust these allocations at their discretion.

2. In-Lieu Fee authorized by Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328 shall be $62.83 per square foot of Residential Unit Floor Area. This fee amount shall be automatically adjusted biennially based on changes to the California Construction Cost Index, beginning with the fee schedule adopted by Resolution 71,674-N.S. on July 1, 2025, unless otherwise provided for by BMC Chapter 23.328 or by this Resolution.

3. Housing Development Projects subject to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328 may provide less than the required number of Affordable Units in the Housing Development Project and pay a proportionately reduced In-Lieu Fee, calculated as follows: the fee per square foot multiplied by the total Residential Unit Floor Area of a Housing Development Project, multiplied by the percentage of the applicable requirement remaining after accounting for any on-site Affordable Units provided. Projects that provide no on-site Affordable Units will have an applicable requirement multiplier of one.

4. Housing Development Projects subject to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328 and classified as Multi-Family Dwellings by Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.502 or Middle Housing Infill Projects by BMC Chapter 21.30 that select to pay the full In-Lieu fee instead of providing Affordable Units shall be entitled to deduct 5,000 square feet from the Residential Unit Floor Area calculation.

5. Housing Development Projects subject to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328 and classified as Single Family Dwellings, and not otherwise part of a larger multi-unit development, by Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.502 that select to pay the full In- Lieu fee instead of providing Affordable Units shall be entitled to deduct 2,500 square feet from the Residential Unit Floor Area when calculating the In-Lieu Fee.

6. The amendments set forth in this Resolution shall take effect on October 1, 2026, and shall apply to all Housing Development Projects that obtain a building permit on or after that date.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Resolution No. 71,674-N.S. is hereby rescinded and is of no force or effect on any Housing Development Project that obtains a building permit after the effective date of this resolution , but shall continue to apply to those projects that were approved and subject to its provisions or the provisions of predecessor resolutions and ordinances addressing the same subject matter.

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MEMORANDUM
To: Mike Uberti, City of Berkeley
From: Derek Braun, Principal
Jake Cummings, Senior Associate
Date: December 19, 2025
Project: E conomic Feasibility Analysis of Berkeley Housing Policies Subject: Analysis of In-lieu Fees for Single Family Homes This memorandum describes the results of analyses completed by Strategic Economics that examined application of the City of Berkeley’s Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fees to detached single-unit dwellings.

The analysis highlights the implications of reducing the square foot age exemption in the in-lieu fee policy for these dwelling units.

At its February 25, 2025 hearing, t he Berkeley City Council adopted modifications to the in-lieu fees charged to new residential developments as part of the City’s inclusionary housing program. The City’s adopted in-lieu fee requirements specify that the first 5,000 square feet of a residential development project’s “residential unit floor area” (RUFA) are exempt from inclusionary and in-lieu fee requirements.

This exemption is provided so long as the project does not seek to meet the requirements via “mixed compliance” by combining fee payment with on-site affordable housing units.

The exemption supports the financial feasibility of smaller “missing middle” housing projects such as fourplexes and small townhome or small-lot single family home projects. The City of Berkeley’s previous Inclusionary Housing in -lieu fee policy sought to achieve the same outcome by exempting residential development projects with floor areas totaling less than 5,000 square feet of RUFA. This approach, however, created a substantial increase in fee obligations for projects just over the 5,000 square foot threshold.

The City Council directed City staff to complete an economic and legal analysis of reducing the in-lieu fee exemption for detached single-unit dwellings on single lots . The City Council partly sought th e analysis described in this memo in response to a recommendation by the Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) that the City Council did not include in its adopted changes to the in -lieu fee. The HAC recommended that detached home projects do not receive the partial exemption otherwise included in the in -lieu fee policy. The intention of th e HAC’s recommendation was to incentivize production of attached homes rather than detached homes —and especially detached homes that include fee simple ownership of underlying land via a lot split—based on a perspective that the former housing product type is relatively affordable.

City staff retained Strategic Economics to estimate the likely frequency and financial impact of applying the in-lieu fees to singl e family detached developments of greater than 2,500 square feet, with a n exemption from the in-lieu fee for the first 2,500 square feet of residential unit floor area. The findings below are based on an analysis of recent single family detached development applications in Berkeley of greater than 2,500 square feet. The analysis includes estimates of fee revenues and their impact Attachment 2

December 19, 2025 2
on overall development costs for three example single family dwelling sizes: 2,500 square feet, 3,500 square feet, and 5,500 square feet.

To complete the analysis, Strategic Economics reviewed and refined a list of permits issued from 2020 through 2024 for single family development projects provided by the City of Berkeley. Strategic Economics also estimated typical development costs based on information collected for the pro forma analysis performed for the in-lieu fee study.
1 Findings
• If the current fee rate of $62.83 per square foot were applied to detached single family homes with the 2,500 square foot exemption, a 3,500 square foot unit would pay a fee of $62,830 (up from zero under the current policy) and the 5,500 square foot unit would pay a fee of $188,490 (up from $31,415 square feet under the current policy). Figure 1 shows the a
pplicable fee amounts for single family detached homes under Berkeley’s existing in-l ieu fee
policy and an alternative policy with the reduced exemption amount . The 2,500 square foot unit would continue to pay no fee because all of its square footage would remain exempt.

• For a typical development, these fees would add approximately two percent to total development costs for a 3,500 square foot unit (representing approximately 1.9 percent of sales value), or 3.8 percent to development costs for a 5,500 square foot unit ( representing

3.5 percent of sales value). As shown in Figure 1, t hese estimates assume d typical development costs of $900 per square foot for these housing product types, inclusive of land.

The relative cost and value of single family home construction varies widely, however, because many of these homes are custom built for clients. The project sales value assumed an additional developer profit of eight percent return on development cost.

• Among all development projects consisting of detached single family homes on single lots that the City of Berkeley permitted from 2020 through 2024, approximately one-third of the housing units fell within the 2,500 to 5,000 square foot size range . Based on data provided by the City of Berkeley, Figure 2 shows a breakdown of detached single family home development projects on single lots permitted by the City of Berkeley from 2020 through 2024. 36 percent of these permitted projects fell within the 2,500 to 5,000 square foot range, while 59 percent were smaller than 2,500 square feet.2

• New detached single family homes larger than 5,000 square feet are relatively rare in Berkeley. Figure 2 shows that the City of Berkeley only issued one permit for a detached single family home project verified to be larger than 5,000 square feet from 2020 through 2024.

• Single family homes are developed under a variety of circumstances, making it difficult to definitively state whether the increased application of the in-lieu fee would significantly impact development of these homes. As noted earlier, imposition of the in-lieu fee on 2,500 to 5,000 square foot homes will clearly increase total development costs for these projects. However, data is not available to indicate how many of the 34 permitted homes within this size range

1 Strategic Economics for the City of Berkeley, Berkeley In-Lieu Fee and Housing Policies Economic Feasibility Analysis,” January 7, 2025. 2 Square feet are unknown for four housing units in the data, constituting four percent of the total.

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were “build to suit” custom homes for their owners versus speculative development projects intended for immediate sale. The unique nature of each single family home project makes it especially difficult to judge the financial impacts of increased development costs.

• Removing the in-lieu fee exemption from single family homes of 2,500 square feet or larger on a single lot could potentially place an additional financial constraint on projects that create infill housing through lot splits. Of the 34 single family detached homes between 2,500 and 5,000 square feet that were proposed for development in Berkeley from 2020 to 2024, at least 13 appear to be associated with lot splits. The remainder were built on vacant lots or replaced existing improvements.

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FIGURE 1: APPLICABLE IN-LIEU FEE AMOUNT AND SHARE OF DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND PROJECT VALUE, UNDER CURRENT FEE POLICY AND POTENTIAL ADJUSTED FEE POLICY TO INCLUDE 2,500 TO 5,000 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A SINGLE LOT Units
Current In-Lieu Fee Policy
(with 5,000 square feet exemption)
Outcomes if Exemption is Reduced to
2,500 square feet
Test Scenario: Size of Detached Single Family Home on Single Lot (a) Square Feet 2,500 3,500 5,500 2,500 3,500 5,500 Development Cost Before In-Lieu Fee (b) Per Housing Unit $2.25M $3.15M $4.95M $2.25M $3.15M $4.95M RUFA to Which the Fee Applies (c) Square Feet 0 0 500 0 1,000 3,000 Applicable In-lieu Fee Payment @ $62.83 per square foot (d) Per Housing Unit $0 $0 $31,415 $0 $62,830 $188,490 As % of Development Cost Before Fee (e) % of Cost 0.00% 0.00% 0.63% 0.00% 1.99% 3.81% As % of Project Value with 8% Developer Return (f) % of Value 0.00% 0.00% 0.59% 0.00% 1.85% 3.53% (a) Three hypothetical examples of single family homes with different RUFAs (residential unit floor area) (b) Total development cost before in-lieu fees, inclusive of land cost; calculated based on a $900 cost per square foot, similar to the Berkeley In-Lieu Fee and Housing Policies Economic Feasibility Analysis
(c) Applicable RUFA varies based on whether the first 5,000 square feet are exempt (per existing policy) versus the first 2,500 square feet (d) $62.83 is the current fee per square foot as of this analysis (e) Applicable in-lieu fee payment divided by the development cost (f) Applicable in-lieu fee payment divided by the project value, with project value calculated based on the development cost plus an eight percent developer return on cost

Source: Strategic Economics, 2025.

FIGURE 2: PERMITTED DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOME DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ON SINGLE LOTS IN BERKELEY, BY SIZE RANGE, 2020 TO 2024 Size of Home Housing Units % of Total
1 to 2,499 Square Feet 55 59%
2,500 to 5,000 Square Feet 34 36%
5,001+ Square Feet 1 1%
Unknown Square Feet 4 4%
Total 94 100%
Source: City of Berkeley, 2025; Strategic Economics, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL

INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE IN-LIEU FEE
The public may participate in this hearing by remote video or in-person.

The Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services is proposing modifications to the residential unit floor area deductions of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Berkeley Municipal Code Section 23.328) In-Lieu Fee. A new fee structure will be established via resolution. The fee amount will not change.

The hearing will be held on July 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the School District Board Room, located at 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley CA 94702.

A copy of the agenda material for this hearing will be available on the City’s website at https://berkeleyca.gov/ as of July 16, 2026. Once posted, the agenda for this meeting will include a link for public participation using Zoom video technology, as well as any health and safety requirements for in-person attendance.

For further information, please contact Mike Uberti at 510-981-5400. Written comments should be mailed or delivered directly to the City Clerk, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, or e-mailed to [email protected] in order to ensure delivery to all Councilmembers and inclusion in the agenda packet.

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Rashi Kesarwani
Councilmember, District 1

ACTION CALENDAR
July 28, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rashi Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Mark Humbert (Co-Sponsor), and Mayor Adena Ishii (Co-Sponsor)
SUBJECT: Referral to Schedule Hopkins Street for Paving with Enhanced Safety Improvements for all Users

RECOMMENDATION
Given new information presented by the Fire Department that pedestrian and bike safety infrastructure on Hopkins Street “retains workable emergency access,”1 refer to the City Manager to repave Hopkins Street from Sutter Street to San Pablo Avenue with inclusion of one-way Class IV separated bikeways on each side from The Alameda to Peralta Avenue / Ohlone Greenway with a minimum width of five feet.2 Of the various cycle track and protected bikeway conceptual options that Public Works reviewed, staff deemed this configuration of separated cycle tracks to be the safest, while also providing the opportunity to retain the greatest amount of curbside parking.

Further, incorporate the following specific additional safety, parking management, and other features:
1 “Hopkins Street Alternatives 1 and 2 Overview,” Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability (FITES) Policy Committee Meeting of the City Council, April 15, 2026, https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting- attachments/Item%2002%20Hopkins%20Street%20Alternatives%201%20and%202%20Overview.pdf 2 2018 Caltrans Design Information Bulletin (DIB 89-01) has specific standards for Separated Bikeways (Class IV) within the curb to curb street width. These include 5’ minimum width (7’ preferred) for one- way bikeway and 2’ minimum (3’ preferred) for the buffer containing the vertical elements which can be Flexible Posts, inflexible physical barrier such as a landscape planter, on-street parking, or a raised island. If using on-street parking as the vertical element, then the buffer space has to be 3’ minimum and widen out to 5’ minimum adjacent to ADA accessible parking spaces. Federal Highway Administration guidance matches these DIB recommendations.

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● From Sutter Street to The Alameda on Hopkins, install Class II buffered bike lanes on each side (similar to Monterey Avenue) and incorporate traffic calming to the extent feasible;
● From Peralta Avenue / Ohlone Greenway to Stannage Avenue on Hopkins, 3 incorporate traffic calming speed cushions to the extent feasible, along with any other pedestrian safety features recommended by Public Works staff that are compatible with potential future bike lanes;
● Install a raised intersection, in which the entire intersection is elevated to approximate sidewalk grade as a vertical traffic-calming and pedestrian-priority treatment (similar to the raised intersection constructed at Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue as part of the Southside Complete Streets project), where Hopkins Street connects to Monterey Avenue and California Street; ● Incorporate pedestrian safety features included in the 2022-2023 conceptual design that continue to be deemed appropriate by Public Works staff; ● Redesign and reconstruct the intersection of Hopkins and Sacramento Streets to promote safety of all users;4
● Assess improvement of the intersection of Hopkins Street and The Alameda to promote safety of all users, with redesign and reconstruction contingent upon available funding;
● Install bus boarding islands (floating bus stops) at AC Transit stops with the bikeway routed behind the boarding platform;
● Address street and curb damage from old street trees including removal of trees that are intruding into the usable street width, impacting storm drainage, with replacement trees required at a 1:1 ratio;
● Develop and implement a comprehensive Curb Management Plan for the commercial, recreational, and residential areas around Hopkins Street that includes ADA parking spaces, loading zones, short-term parking zones, waste collection service needs, and metering adjacent to commercial and/or recreational uses to encourage parking turnover;
● In addition, as part of the comprehensive Curb Management Plan, explore the feasibility of expanding the Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Eligibility Map to the Hopkins Street corridor, along with the ability of Hopkins Street residents living on or adjacent to a block with parking loss to obtain an RPP permit for the nearest street.
3 The Alameda County Transportation Commission developed a San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Program to improve safety and multimodal access for all users. This program includes the Parallel Bike Improvements Project in Berkeley that parallels San Pablo Avenue. The bikeway extends from the Albany border to Camelia Street along Kains Avenue, doglegs east and continues on Stannage Avenue - crossing Hopkins - traveling through to Virginia Street. See San Pablo Avenue Parallel Bike Improvements Project Plan Excerpts from December, 2025, pages 2 and 14:
https://www.alamedactc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SPA-Parallel-Bike-Project-Plan-Excerpts- Dec-2025.pdf Project implementation start date is projected to be spring, 2027. 4 In the April 15, 2026 report to the FITES Council Policy Committee, staff wrote: “Traffic signal upgrades at Sacramento Street and The Alameda will complement the cycle-track, adding dedicated bicycle signal heads, new signal arms and other signal head adjustments to align with the new road layout.”

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As part of advancing the Council-directed Class IV separated bikeway into detailed engineering plans, Public Works staff will conduct outreach to businesses, schools, houses of worship, residents, and other stakeholders along Hopkins Street. This outreach will focus on refining the design of the safety infrastructure to be responsive to operational needs along the corridor, particularly loading zones, short-term parking zones, ADA parking, waste collection service needs, and metered parking, with the Class IV separated bikeway design serving as the established foundation for this work.

The Hopkins Street commercial district is a neighborhood institution, and the goal of this design process is to ensure that safety improvements strengthen rather than undermine its vitality.

POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On April 15, 2026, the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee adopted the following action: M/S/C (Lunaparra/Taplin) to send the item to council with a qualified negative recommendation to be rejected unless amended to include; protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street from Sutter to Gilman; direction to staff to develop and present options for extending the bike lane infrastructure westward to Acton, Peralta, or Stannage; direction to staff to immediately identify and secure funding for all proposed pedestrian, transit and bicycle improvements, and direction to staff to utilize existing completed traffic studies and prior public process outcomes to limit unnecessary delays and costs. Vote: All Ayes.

The revised recommendation presented in this Council item responds to the recommendation made by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability (FITES) Policy subcommittee of the City Council—on April 15, 2026. At that meeting, the FITES Committee comprised of Councilmembers Cecilia Lunaparra, Terry Taplin, and Mark Humbert made the following recommendation related to the prior February 2026 version of this item, which requested repaving of Hopkins Street with pedestrian safety improvements only:

M/S/C (Lunaparra/Taplin) to send the item to Council with a qualified negative recommendation to be rejected unless amended to include: protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street from Sutter to Gilman; direction to staff to develop and present options for extending the bike lane infrastructure westward to Acton, Peralta, or Stannage; direction to staff to immediately identify and secure funding for all proposed pedestrian, transit and bicycle improvements, and direction to staff to utilize existing completed traffic studies and prior public process outcomes to limit unnecessary delays and costs.

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CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Given Failed and Poor Pavement Condition of Hopkins Street, City Council Must Provide Direction to Public Works Staff Without Further Delay. The overall pavement quality of the Hopkins corridor is poor, presenting a danger to all users of all abilities. Of the 12 segments that run from Sutter Street to San Pablo Avenue, only two are considered in fair condition on a scale of 0 to 100, with zero being “failed” and 100 being “brand new.” Eight other segments along the corridor are considered in “poor” condition, ranging on the scale from 33 to 46, while two are rated as “failed,” with scores of 19 and 24 respectively. 5 The specific scores of each segment can be found in Exhibit 1 below. The poor pavement condition and high-volume usage of the commercial corridor and public amenities contribute to safety concerns.

Exhibit 1: Hopkins Street Segments are Mostly in Failed or Poor Pavement Condition
Source: Department of Public Works
5 This rating system is used by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, a transportation agency for the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties. See:
https://mtc.ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-
01/PCI_table2024DataJanuary2026Update.pdf?cb=75f63c2d

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Exhibit 2: A Segment of Hopkins Street between Gilman and Sacramento with Failing Pavement
Source: Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani
Hopkins Street Is a High-Injury Corridor for Bicyclists and Pedestrians. 6 According to the City of Berkeley's Vision Zero Annual Report, 86 percent of Berkeley's severe and fatal collisions occur on just 15 percent of City streets. Hopkins is one of them. Between 2011 and 2026, 46 pedestrian and bicycle crashes occurred along the Hopkins corridor, resulting in 3 fatalities, 5 suspected serious injuries, 20 suspected minor injuries, 13 possible injuries, and 5 unspecified injuries. Among the most severe incidents, a pedestrian was killed at Hopkins and Monterey in April 2017, four cyclists suffered severe injury on Hopkins (at Carlotta, Monterey, The Alameda, and Albina) from April 2016 through November 2023, and one pedestrian suffered severe injury in June 2021 at Hopkins and Peralta, as shown in Exhibit 3 below. The median age of those killed or severely injured on the corridor is 67.5 years, underscoring the disproportionate risk this street poses to older adults. Collisions involving people riding bikes or walking make up almost 61 percent of collisions that result in death or severe injury, despite making up just 40 percent of trips in Berkeley.7 The pedestrian and bike safety features proposed in this item are a direct and overdue 6 Item #23 Vision Zero Annual Report, Berkeley City Council Meeting June 28, 2022, https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-06- 28%20Item%2023%20Vision%20Zero%20Annual%20Report_0.pdf
7 Item #23 Vision Zero Annual Report, Berkeley City Council Meeting June 28, 2022, https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-06- 28%20Item%2023%20Vision%20Zero%20Annual%20Report_0.pdf, p. 13 of 39.

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response to collisions that have occurred; all collisions over the last 15 years are shown in Exhibit 4 below.

Exhibit 3: Eight Fatal and Severe Incidents Occurred On or Near Hopkins Street from 2016 to 2025
Sources: Berkeley Police Transparency Hub, Traffic Safety: https://bpd-transparency-initiative- berkeleypd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/traffic-safety; Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS): https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/switrs-statewide- integrated-traffic-records-system/; and California Crash Reporting System (CCRS):
https://data.ca.gov/dataset/ccrs

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Exhibit 4: Map of Hopkins Corridor Pedestrian and Bike Crashes 2011- 2026 Sources: Berkeley Police Transparency Hub, Traffic Safety: https://bpd-transparency-initiative- berkeleypd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/traffic-safety; Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS): https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/switrs-statewide- integrated-traffic-records-system/; and California Crash Reporting System (CCRS):
https://data.ca.gov/dataset/ccrs
Updated Review by Fire Department Shows Class IV Separated Bikeways Can Retain Workable Emergency Access. Three years ago, Fire Department concerns were among the issues that brought the Hopkins Corridor project to a halt. The April 2023 off-agenda memo from the City Manager8 cited unresolved questions about lane widths, the absence of fire code official approval for traffic calming devices, and the inability to quantify the project's impact on evacuation times along this designated Emergency Access and Evacuation Route. Those concerns have now been resolved.

The City completed its Evacuation Time Study in 2025. Fire staff have since reviewed and approved the proposed traffic calming features under Berkeley Fire Code Section 503.4.1. And the design maintains 26-foot curb-to-curb widths within 20 feet of fire hydrants wherever feasible, consistent with Berkeley Fire Code Appendix D. Critically, Fire staff have confirmed that lane widths of 11 feet preferred and 10.5 feet minimum are acceptable—the same widths that a one-way Class IV separated bikeway configuration on each side of Hopkins would maintain. The fire safety objections that 8 City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley April 4, 2023 off-agenda memo: Public Information for Hopkins Corridor Project: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023-04- 05%20Public%20Information%20for%20Hopkins%20Corridor%20Project.pdf

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contributed to the indefinite pause of this project—and drove the February 10, 2026 item requesting paving of Hopkins Street with pedestrian safety improvements only— no longer exist.

Extending Hopkins Class Protected Bike Lanes to Ohlone Greenway Provides Critical Low-Stress, Regional Connection . . . In response to Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani’s May 2022 referral to extend Hopkins corridor complete streets bicycle and pedestrian improvements west of Gilman Street,9 staff presented three extension options to neighbors and other stakeholders during a December 2022 community meeting, including protected bike lanes extended to (1) Acton Street, (2) Ohlone Greenway / Peralta Avenue, and (3) Kains Avenue (then the planned street for the Parallel Bikeway for San Pablo Avenue). 10 While low-stress bikeways (along Ninth and California streets) and the Ohlone Greenway run north-south through west and central Berkeley, there is currently no low-stress network that connects the bikeways and Ohlone Greenway north of Virginia Street, as Exhibit 5 below illustrates.

Significantly, the City is planning to implement the Ohlone Greenway Safety Improvements Project, expected to break ground this summer 2026, to further enhance safety along this Class I bikeway. 11 The reallocation of parking that will be necessary to extend protected bike lanes to the Ohlone Greenway / Peralta Avenue (discussed further below) is recommended because of the importance of providing a safe connection to the Ohlone Greenway. Further extension of protected bike lanes to Stannage Avenue—where a parallel bike route is planned by the Alameda County Transportation Commission—should be studied prior to implementation to consider adequate parking availability on nearby blocks and other potential mitigations related to parking demand.
9 May 10, 2022 City Council Meeting: Extension of Hopkins Corridor Complete Streets Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements to Enable Safe and Equitable Access to Public Resources:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-05-10%20Item%2033%20Kesarwani.pdf 10 Presentation for the Virtual Community Meeting for the Hopkins Corridor Transportation Safety Project West of Gilman Street, December 12, 2022:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Hopkins%20West%20Virtual%20Community%20 Meeting%2020221212.pdf
11 This project will make improvements to the Ohlone Greenway multi-use pathway from Virginia Garderns on the south end to Santa Fe Avenue/Albany border to the north. City of Berkeley’s webpage, Ohlone Greenway Safety Improvements Project: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our- work/capital-projects/ohlone-greenway-safety-improvements-project

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Exhibit 5: Low-Stress Bicycle Network and Intersections with High Stress Network and Intersection Gaps
_____________________________________________________________ Source: 2017 City of Berkeley Bicycle Plan, Executive Summary, p. ES-10 . . . While Extending Bike Lanes to Sutter Street Connects to Milvia Bike Boulevard. Providing a Class IV separated bikeway to The Alameda and continuing a Class II buffered bicycle lane from The Alameda to Sutter Street enables a connection to the Milvia Bike Boulevard.

To Make Hopkins Safe for All Users, This Design Will Require Reallocation of On-Street Parking. In order to provide adequate street width for the Class IV separated bikeways on both sides of Hopkins Street, on-street parking will need to be

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reallocated. While parking can be retained on the south side of Hopkins between The Alameda and California Street / Monterey Avenue—where the street’s width ranges from 41 to 46 feet—it will need to be repurposed from California Street / Monterey Avenue to Peralta Avenue / Ohlone Greenway, as the road narrows to 36 feet. For this reason, this item requests the development and implementation of a comprehensive Curb Management Plan for the commercial, recreational, and residential areas around Hopkins Street that includes additional ADA parking spaces, loading zones, short-term parking zones, waste collection service needs, and metering areas adjacent to commercial and/or recreational uses to encourage parking turnover. Further, the item requests exploration of expanding the Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Eligibility Map to this area, along with the ability of residents of Hopkins Street living on or adjacent to a block with parking loss to obtain an RPP permit for the nearest street. We recognize that this item represents an unprecedented repurposing of the public right-of-way from parking to bike infrastructure, and every effort will be made to accommodate all street users. As the City’s population grows with new housing planned at the North Berkeley BART Station and other locations, it is critical to plan for safe and convenient modes of travel through walking, biking, and transit use.

BACKGROUND
Hopkins Street serves as a major east–west arterial in North Berkeley, linking the Berkeley Hills to San Pablo Avenue and Interstate-80. It is unique in that it combines dense residential neighborhoods with a neighborhood-serving commercial district centered around the intersection of Hopkins Street and Monterey Avenue / California Street. This area includes Monterey Market, Magnanis Poultry, Hopkins Street Bakery, Gioia Pizza, the Berkeley Horticulture Nursery, Espresso Roma Cafe, and other long- standing small businesses that serve the neighborhood and also draw visitors from across Berkeley. The corridor is also home to the North Branch of the Berkeley Library, several schools including Mustard Seed, Hopkins Preschool, King Middle School (including King track, playgrounds, and pool), and St. Mary’s High School, as well as a high concentration of both families and seniors. It is also the most direct route used by northwest Berkeley residents to access these public services and amenities that are not readily available in their own neighborhoods.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
In February 2026, Councilmembers Shoshana O’Keefe and Rashi Kesarwani submitted a referral to the City Manager to prioritize paving Hopkins Street from Sutter Street to San Pablo Avenue with pedestrian safety improvements by Fiscal Year 2027- 28 to address the failing condition of the street that continues to impact all users. The referral asked for pedestrian safety features only as it relied heavily on the prior off- agenda memo from 2023 that cited unresolved questions about lane widths, the

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absence of fire code official approval for traffic calming devices, and concerns about evacuation times, all of which have since been resolved and are no longer an issue.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
According to Berkeley’s 2025 Climate Action Plan update, transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the City (58 percent of emissions), largely due to private vehicle use. Building connected, safe active transportation facilities advances the City’s climate, health, and safety goals.

The Hopkins Street paving project is subject to the City of Berkeley’s Green Infrastructure (GI) requirements, which were established to comply with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Stormwater Municipal Regional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (MRP3).

FISCAL IMPACTS
At the April FITES Committee meeting, Public Works staff reported that the cost of repaving with bikeways would be on the order of magnitude of $14-15 million, compared to $11 million for paving with pedestrian safety features only. The February 2026 version of this item requesting pedestrian safety features only was based on our prior understanding of the need for significant infrastructure upgrades to meet concerns raised by the Fire Department. With Fire concerns addressed without the need for costly infrastructure upgrades, we believe that the marginal increase of the bikeway here is a cost worth bearing to provide safety benefits on a high-injury corridor.

CONTACT
Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember District 1 (510) 981-7110

ATTACHMENTS

1. Budget Referral: Hopkins Street Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study, January 28, 2018

2. Supplemental Material for the Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design:

Extension of Hopkins Corridor Complete Streets Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements to Enable Safe and Equitable Access to Public Resources, May 10, 2022

3. Referral: Scheduling Hopkins Street for Paving with Pedestrian Safety Improvements, February 10, 2026

SOPHIE HAHN
Berkeley City Council, District 5
2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 981-7150
Email: [email protected]

CONSENT CALENDAR
January 23, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Councilmember Sophie Hahn
Subject: Budget Referral: Hopkins Street Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study

RECOMMENDATION
Refer to the Budget Process the funds necessary to undertake a traffic and placemaking study of the Hopkins/Monterey/Sacramento corridor; specifically, Sacramento Street from the southern approach of Rose Street to Hopkins, Hopkins from Gilman Avenue to Sutter/Henry, and the Monterey Avenue approach to Hopkins from the North. The study should include all intersections and use a “complete streets” approach to identify improvements to be integrated into the paving and bicycle infrastructure work already scheduled for this area, and to identify additional projects to be undertaken over time, with an emphasis on pedestrian safety, bike and vehicle safety and flow, community-building and placemaking, parking, support for local businesses, green infrastructure and aesthetics. Include cost estimates, potential sources of funding and a proposed timeline for implementation of recommended improvements.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
$200,000 to supplement existing funds for planning in the corridor, and staff time to complete the studies.

BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City of Berkeley experienced two fatalities as a result of car accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists. Both occurred in the heavily trafficked Hopkins /Sacramento/Monterey corridor (the “Hopkins Street Corridor”), one at the intersection of Hopkins and Monterey involving a pedestrian1, and the other on Sacramento Avenue near Hopkins, involving a cyclist2.

These tragedies are just two of the most recent and deadly incidents in this busy area, and highlight the need for a comprehensive traffic study of the Hopkins Street Corridor. Specifically, the area of study should include Sacramento Street from the southern approach of Rose Street to Hopkins Street, Hopkins from Gilman Street to Sutter Street, and the Monterey Avenue approach to Hopkins from the North, plus all major and minor intersections.

In addition to the recent deaths in this area, there are numerous impactful conditions in the Hopkins/Monterey corridor that support the need for comprehensive study of traffic conditions 1 http://www.berkeleyside.com/2017/05/01/longtime-activist-69-dies-north-berkeley-crash-police-say- driver-failed-yield/
2 http://www.berkeleyside.com/2017/02/08/cyclist-dies-north-berkeley-crash/