Agenda packet — Berkeley City Council, October 27, 2026 (part 1 of 4)

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AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:00 PM

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702

ADENA ISHII, MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:

DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI DISTRICT 5 – SHOSHANA O’KEEFE DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN DISTRICT 6 – BRENT BLACKABY
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT DISTRICT 7 – CECILIA LUNAPARRA DISTRICT 4 – IGOR TREGUB DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT

This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in -person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669- 254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 165 636 2224. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email [email protected].

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

All Council meetings are recorded.

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

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

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

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

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

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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call:

Land Acknowledgement Statement: The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000-year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consent Calendar

1. Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Section 23.304.100 (Site Features in Residential Districts) to require undergrounding of electrical transformers on private land
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,035-N.S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Section 23.304.100 (Site Features in Residential Districts) to prohibit the above-ground installation of electrical transformers serving new residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects grade on private property, consistent with the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

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

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400

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2. Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract From: City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution waiving the contract prohibition of Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.105, Sanctuary City Contracting, in order to enter into a contract with Westlaw.

Financial Implications: None.

Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950

3. 2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report From: City Manager
Recommendation: In accordance with Resolution No. 72,097-N.S., review and accept the 2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report.

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

4. Contract: Adrien Segal Public Artwork Commission for Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Adrien Segal for an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a public art commission of two unique vertical structures that will serve as habitat boxes for both birds and insects at the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets).

Financial Implications: $150,000 - Cultural Trust Fund
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

5. Contract No. 32500002 Amendment: Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32500002 with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for gun violence intervention and prevention services to add $257,548 in Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant funding pursuant to a budget modification approved by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), bringing the total contract not-to-exceed amount to $2,874,768; extend the contract term through December 31, 2027; and update the scope of services and budget accordingly.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

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6. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on October 27, 2026
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.

Financial Implications: $750,000 - Various Funds
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

7. Contract: Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for Non-Emergency Call- Taking Software
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to enter into a “piggyback” contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for non-emergency call taking software for the Emergency Communications Center and services using the cooperative purchasing organization Omnia Partners Contract No. 23-6692-03. The contract base period will begin on December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, and will not exceed $197,642.

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

8. Contract No. 104289-1 Amendment: Jackson & Coker for Locum Tenens Psychiatrists
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend Contract No. 104289-1 to add $400,000 and for a not to exceed amount of $1,814,480. The term of the contract remains the same ending on June 30, 2027.

Financial Implications: See report.

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

9. Contracts for Recruitment Services ***Item Removed by City Manager*** From: City Manager
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

10. Donation: Memorial Bench at Berkeley Marina in Memory of Clarence and Loreina Fuller
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Clarence and Loreina Fuller.

Financial Implications: $3,400 - Donation
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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11. Donation: Memorial Bench at Berkeley Waterfront Park at the Berkeley Marina in Memory of Mary & Bob Rubenstein
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Berkeley Waterfront Park at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Mary & Bob Rubenstein.

Financial Implications: $3,400 (donation)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

12. Grant Application: The 2026 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) Grant Program of the California Division of Boating & Waterways From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to 1) Submit a grant application to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) 2025 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) grant program for the removal and disposal of anticipated abandoned vessels located at the Berkeley Marina; 2) Accept the grant; 3) Execute any amendments; and 4) Authorize a local match contribution of $5,000.

Financial Implications: $95,000 (revenue)
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

13. Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the 2026-2027 “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)” Grant
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept the "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)" grant and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with the California Office of Traffic Safety. This OTS grant is $200,000 for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, which corresponds to Federal Fiscal Year 2027.

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

14. Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 Grant Application and to Execute Any Resultant Grant Agreement and Amendments
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application by November 2, 2026 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 grant for safety improvements to thirty (30) signalized intersections along Shattuck Avenue, University Avenue, Bancroft Way, and Oxford Street; accept the funds; and execute any resultant agreements and amendments.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

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15. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement Between the California Department of Transportation and City of Berkeley for the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (PSMA) and any extensions and amendments with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of City improvements installed in the state highway during Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (ACTC) San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

16. Contract No. 32300096 Amendment: SCS Engineers for Landfill Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300096 with SCS Engineers for maintenance, monitoring, and compliance services related to the closed landfill, increasing the contract amount by $1,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,678,022.

Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund - $1,600,000
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

17. Contract No. 32300167 Amendment: POSM Software LLC for Pipeline Observation System Management Software Maintenance and Technical Support
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with POSM Software LLC for Pipeline Observation System Management software maintenance and technical support, extend the contract through October 31, 2028, increase the contract amount by $40,000 for a total not to exceed $88,650, and waiving competitive solicitation requirements on a sole-source basis.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

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18. Ordinance Vacating and Authorizing Transfer of Property Adjacent to the North Berkeley BART TOD Site
From: City Manager
Recommendation:

1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance (a) declaring four small pieces of land described in Exhibit A and shown in Exhibit B to the report, adjacent to the North Berkeley BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), to be exempt surplus land; (b) summarily vacating two of the areas that are presently public right of way; and (c) approving the transfer of all four areas to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART);

2. Upon conclusion of the second reading of the Ordinance, authorize the City Manager to execute quitclaim deeds conveying the four areas described in Exhibit A and shown in Exhibit B to the report.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300, Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400

19. Purchase Order: Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of a CCTV Sewer Inspection System in One City-Owned Electric Van
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) sewer inspection system in one City- owned electric van in an amount not to exceed $515,636.69.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

20a. Enforcement of Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee)
From: Commission on Disability
Recommendation: The Berkeley City Council shall refer to the City Attorney the requirement to include, in all City of Berkeley contracts that impact the public right-of- way, a clause that obligates City contractors to comply with the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the item to Council with a Qualified Positive Recommendation to refer the development of the PROWAG guidelines to the City Manager with the input of the Commission on Disability.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Thomas Gregory, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6300

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20b. Companion Report: Enforcement of Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) (Reviewed by the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee) (Item contains revised material.) From: City Manager
Recommendation: Receive this report on Public Works’ progress responding to the Commission on Disability’s PROWAG referral and concur with the FITES Committee’s recommendation to refer development of PROWAG compliance provisions for work in the public right-of-way (construction-zone access guidelines and City contract language, with City Attorney review) to the City Manager, with input from the Commission on Disability (CoD).

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

21. Re-Name the park at the northern end of the Berkeley Waterfront as Si Se Puede Park
From: Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution re-naming the park at the northern end of the Berkeley Waterfront as Si Se Puede Park.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Roger Miller, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700

22a. Adopt Amendments to Ordinances Governing Special Events: Block Parties; Park Events; Street Events
From: Zero Waste Commission
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an ordinance amending BMC 6.46 (Park Events) and BMC 13.44 (Block Parties and Street Events).

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Julia Heath, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6300

22b. Companion Report: Adopt Amendments to Ordinances Governing Special Events: Block Parties; Park Events; Street Events
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of two ordinances, as referred to Council by the Zero Waste Commission’s report titled, “Adopt Amendments to Ordinances Governing Special Events: block parties; park events; street events,” specifically amending: Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 6.46 (Park Events) and Chapter

13.44 (Block Parties and Street Events).

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

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23a. Enforceable Mechanism for Berkeley Green Code Compliance From: Zero Waste Commission
Recommendation: Recommend Council to direct the City Manager to refer Public Works Zero Waste staff and Planning, Safety and Building, Energy and Sustainability and Green Building staff work together to develop recommendations to implement a clear path to enforcement for non-compliance with Berkeley Green Code (BMC

19.37) Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste diversion requirements, including the possibility of fines and citations and other mechanisms to increase compliance.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Julia Heath, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6300

23b. Companion Report: Enforceable Mechanism for Berkeley Green Code Compliance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to assign the Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Planning and Development Department, to: 1. Review and consider research conducted by the Zero Waste Commission and UC Berkeley student researchers on enforcement mechanisms in other jurisdictions; and, 2.

Develop a recommendation for City Council to adopt an appropriate enforcement mechanism(s) to strengthen compliance with California Green Building Standards Code by adding to Berkeley Green Code (BMC 19.37).

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

24a. Research on Proper Space Allocation for Standardizing Compliance with Source Separated Refuse Collection Procedures
From: Zero Waste Commission
Recommendation: Recommend that Council refer the matter to the City Manager with direction to: 1. Instruct the Zero Waste Division, in collaboration with the Planning Department and Fire Department, to study, research, and recommend policies that standardize requirements for: a. Tenant-facing materials collection rooms for refuse, dual-stream recycling, and composting; b. Central collection rooms or enclosures; c. Curbside collection staging areas for all new construction. 2.

Develop minimum per-unit service requirements, design parameters, and enforcement mechanisms; pursuant to Chapter 12.32.030 and 12.35 of the Berkeley Municipal Code.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Julia Heath, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6300

24b. Companion Report: Proper Space Allocation for Standardizing Compliance with Source Separated Refuse Collection Procedures
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 12.32 - Storage, Collection and Disposal of Waste.

Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

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25. Amendment to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 7.18 to Explicitly Require Competitive Procurement for Services to Promote Accountability and Transparency and Refer Development of Regulations to City Manager (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee)
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 7.18, Expenditure Limitations, to require procurement through competitive solicitation for all city contracts for professional services and other services greater than $100,000.

Further, for the City Attorney’s Office (CAO), require development of an Outside Council Selection Protocol whereby the CAO develops an annual report to Council for its pre-qualified list of outside attorneys and law firms based on respondents to the office’s ongoing Request for Qualifications process. When outside counsel is required, senior staff in the CAO would choose from pre-qualified attorneys/firms and identify the best candidate based on expertise, quality of work, and cost. This recommendation would allow for a competitive process using the pre-qualified list, thus accommodating the CAO’s need to quickly engage outside counsel while preserving best procurement practices. Additionally, request the CAO report to Council on legal services contracts and amendments to City Council quarterly to increase transparency of spending on legal services contracts.

Refer to the City Manager to promulgate any further regulations that may be needed related to the requirement for competitive solicitation except for emergencies and when market research justifies the business case for a sole-source procurement, in alignment with the existing purchasing manual. Further, refer to the CAO to develop legal services regulations to implement the competitive solicitation process for outside counsel contracts and define circumstances where a sole-source procurement is justified by emergencies, market research, conflicts of interest, or other considerations.

Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item to Council with a Qualified Positive Recommendation as written and amended during discussion, with additional direction to further consider:
-Specifying the 5-7 year contract rebidding timeframe in the ordinance as well as the purchasing manual
-Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to promulgate legal services procurement regulations and guidelines
-Establishing annual reporting to Council on legal services contracts and amendments
-B.M.C. Section 7.18.010(A) Expenditures pursuant to Charter Article XI, Sections 67 and 67.5 is amended to read as follows:

Except as otherwise provided in this Title, expenditures pursuant to Article XI, Sections 67 and 67.5 of the Charter of the City of Berkeley, for which exceed the initial amount exceeds of $1050,000, inclusive only of professional services, other services, supplies, equipment, or materials (excluding leases and real estate agreements), shall require Council approval and shall be procured through competitive solicitation except in the case of emergencies pursuant to Article XI, Section 67.4. The requirement specified in Article XI, Section 67 of the Charter to

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select the “lowest responsible bidder” only for supplies, equipment, or materials contracts remains. Professional services and other services contracts shall be based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the types of services to be performed, at fair and reasonable prices to the City. This requirement for professional and other services contracts to be selected via competitive procurement applies to all Charter Officers. Pursuant to Article XVI Section 113, the City Attorney retains the authority to enter into contracts without Council approval after competitive procurement of professional services, other services, supplies, equipment or materials (excluding leases and real estate agreements). The City Attorney is authorized to promulgate regulations to implement this section with respect to City Attorney’s Office contracts. All departments, excluding the City Attorney’s Office, shall follow the City of Berkeley Purchasing Manual guidelines, Section 3, for extensions of contracts and re-bid all contracts under the timeframes specified. The City Attorney’s Office shall follow regulations specific to City Attorney’s Office contracts.

Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110

26. Berkeley Flea Market End-of-the-Season Fall Festival/Halloween Celebration Event: 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 $600 from Councilmember Ben Bartlett, for the End-of-the-Season Fall Festival / Halloween Celebration of the South Berkeley Flea Market at Ashby BART, organized by Community Services United, a 501(c)3, with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Bartlett and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

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

27. Harriet Tubman Terrace Residents' Low-Income Housing Bay Cruise Lunch Event on Thursday, November, 5, 2026 - 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 Harriet Tubman Terrace residents' low-income housing Bay Cruise Lunch event on Thursday, November, 5, 2026, to Nonprofit and 501(c)3: Lifesteps, to fund operational resources. The funds will be relinquished to the City’s General Fund from the Discretionary Council Office Budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett and the Discretionary Council Office Budgets of any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.

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

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28. Appointment of Charles “Court” Jackson to the Board of Library Trustees From: Councilmember O’Keefe (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Charles “Court” Jackson to the Board of Library Trustees (“BOLT”) for a term of four years beginning November 4, 2026.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Shoshana O'Keefe, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150, Rebecca Alcalá-Veraflor, Library, (510) 981-6100

29. Appointment of Hong-Sze Yu to the Board of Library Trustees From: Councilmember O’Keefe (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Hong-Sze Yu to the Board of Library Trustees (“BOLT”) for a term of four years beginning November 4, 2026.

Financial Implications: None
Contact: Shoshana O'Keefe, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150, Rebecca Alcalá-Veraflor, Library, (510) 981-6100

Action Calendar
The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action. For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again during the Action Calendar public comment period on the item
The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time. If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking on an individual agenda item, each speaker may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield the ir time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may, with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue, allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue.

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

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

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

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30. Ashby BART East Lot Developer Selection for Exclusive Negotiation and Reservation of Predevelopment Funding
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions that enable the City to move forward into negotiation and predevelopment with a selected development team for the Ashby East Lot Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project, located at the intersection of Woolsey St. and Tremont St., directly east of the Ed Roberts Campus, by:

1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement (ENRA) and any required amendments with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, and Deborah D. Matthews Consulting (collectively, “the SAHA Team”).

2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and enter into an ENRA and any required amendments with the alternative developer, Related California and the Kelsey (collectively, “the Related Team”), in the event that the ENRA with the SAHA Team is terminated or if the City does not enter into a ENRA with the SAHA Team. 3. Approving the reservation of $1 million of Affordable Housing Mitigation Fees (Fund 120) to the SAHA Team or their affiliate(s) to support master planning and predevelopment activities related to the development of affordable housing at the Ashby East Lot BART site. 4. Affirming that the City's Housing Trust Fund Guidelines will apply to the use of funds to support master planning and predevelopment activities related to the development of affordable housing at the Ashby East Lot BART site. 5. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements in accordance with the intent of this Resolution.

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

Information Reports

31. Audit Status Report: 2009 Leases Audit Follow-Up
From: City Manager
Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS : If you object to a decision by the City Council to approve or deny a use permit or variance for a project the following requirements and restrictions apply:
1) No lawsuit challenging a City decision to deny (Code Civ. Proc. §1094.6(b)) or approve (Gov. Code 65009(c)(5)) a use permit or variance may be filed more than 90 days after the date the Notice of Decision of the action of the City Council is mailed. Any lawsuit not filed within that 90 -day period will be barred. 2) In any lawsuit that may be file d against a City Council decision to approve or deny a use permit or variance, the issues and evidence will be limited to those raised by you or someone else, orally or in writing, at a public hearing or prior to the close of the last public hearing on the project.

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

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

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 AGENDA Page 15
Communications to the City Council are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to the City Council, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service to the City Clerk Department at 2180 Milvia Street. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the City Clerk Department for further information.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at the City Clerk Department located on the first floor of City Hall located at 2180 Milvia Street, and through the City's online records portal:
https://records.cityofberkeley.info/.

Agendas, agenda reports, and revised/supplemental material may be accessed via the online agenda for this meeting at: berkeleyca.gov/council-agendas
and may be accessed at reference desks at the following locations:

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

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

COMMUNICATION ACCESS INFORMATION:

This meeting is being held in a wheelchair accessible location.

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

Attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various scents, whether natural or manufactured, in products and materials. Please help the City respect these needs.

Captioning services are provided at the meeting, on B -TV, and on the Internet. In addition, assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available from the City Clerk prior to the meeting, and are to be returned before the end of the meeting.

If you have obtained interpretation services for your use during a City Council meeting and would like to request assistance, please contact the City Clerk Department at (510) 981 -6900, [email protected], or in-person during the meeting.

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

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on October 15, 2026.

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 AGENDA Page 16
Communications
Council rules limit action on Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions for investigation and/or recommendations. All communications submitted to Council are public record. Copies of individual communications are available for viewing at the City Clerk Department and through Records Online.

Item #21: Re-Name the Park at the North Waterfront as Si Se Puede Park

1. Pear Michaels

2. David Tepper

3. 7 Similarly worded form letters

Parking Meter Changes

4. Eric Hyman

Berkeley Marina Visit

5. Gregory Kalkanis

Flock/Mass Surveillance Concern

6. Summer Brenner

7. Sam Holtzman

8. Dan Hibbing

9. Elizabeth Harrell

10. Judith Katz

11. Kelly Yan

12. Marcy Groot

13. Leona Benten

14. Craig Knudsen

15. 28 Similarly worded form letters

8th and Harrison

16. Elan Loeb

Upzoning/Zoning

17. Matthew Wadlund (2)

18. Beth Roessner

19. Michael Bauce

9th/10th and Camelia

20. Stephanie Chang (2)

21. Dana Hymel

22. Lisa Brown (2)

23. CC Miksza (2)

24. Chia Zau

25. Anne Aronov

26. Tatiana Davis

Musical Tent

27. Lauren Parsons

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Marin Ave Concern

28. Kenny Yu

Grayson Encampments

29. Claudia Kawczynska

30. Cameron Woo

31. Karima Cammell

32. Sean Kenmore

Trash Pick Up Concerns

33. Amir Hay

34. Stephen Vonder Haar

600 Bancroft Way

35. Biolab Watch

College and Hopkins

36. Todd Jersey

Bay Trail Clean-Up

37. Chris Orr

Does Design Matter

38. Yolanda Huang

900 Grayson

39. Hillary Calvin Justice

Pedestrian Safety Concerns

40. Alex Merenkov

Hopkins

41. Stephen Alpert (2)

Golden Gate Fields Planning

42. Diane Quimby

Home Match Info

43. Rachel Matthews

Encampments

44. Ben Moreno

45. Jeff Cooksey
Vandalism Concern

46. Oscar Fernandez

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Week Without Driving

47. Casey Passmore

Alameda County ECE Campaign Letter of Support

48. Christa Edwards

E-Scooters

49. Robert Borghese

Forwards/URLs

50. Eid Abdallah (8)

51. Russbumper (2)

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

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

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

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

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Ordinance No. 8,035-N.S. Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 8,035-N.S.

AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 23 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF BERKELEY MUNICIPAL

CODE TO REQUIRE UNDERGROUNDING OF TRANSFORMERS ON PRIVATE

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

Section 1. That Berkeley Municipal Code Section 23.304.100 is amended to read as follows:

23.304.100 Site Features.

A. Residential and Commercial Zoning Districts. The standards in this section apply in all Residential and Commercial zoning districts, and to all residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

1. Electrical Distribution Equipment. Electrical Distribution Equipment means primary-voltage electrical distribution system equipment, including but not limited to transformers, switches and fuses, and junction bars, and associated pads and enclosures needed for installation, operation, and maintenance.

2. Above Grade and Pad-Mounted Electrical Distribution Equipment Prohibited: No Electrical Distribution Equipment serving the development shall be installed above grade on a private parcel, except where the City Engineer determines that it is not in the public interest to site electric distribution equipment within the public right-of-way.

3. Electrical Distribution Equipment within Public Right-of-Way. Approval of the placement of any Electrical Distribution Equipment within the public right-of- way shall be at the sole discretion of the City Engineer and shall be based on protection of public safety, ADA accessibility, pedestrian and bicycle access, emergency response, existing and future public infrastructure, streetscape impacts, utility conflicts, operations, and maintenance considerations. Nothing in this section requires Public Works or the City Engineer to identify, design, or approve a location in the public right-of-way.

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B. Residential Districts. The standards in this section apply in Residential Districts.

1. Garbage Cans. All garbage cans shall be effectively screened from view from the public right-of-way and surrounding properties.

2. Utility Meters. For buildings with two or more units, all utility meters shall be effectively screened from view from the public right-of-way and surrounding properties.

3. Pedestrian Walkway for Multiple Dwellings.
a. All multi-family dwellings shall have an unobstructed walkway for pedestrian access from the public right-of-way to the building.
b. The required walkway shall be separated and physically protected from a driveway or off-street parking spaces with a minimum 2-foot wide landscaped strip.

4. Exterior Lighting.
a. All exterior lighting shall be shielded and directed downward and away from lot lines to prevent excessive glare beyond the property on which the light is located. b. Lights on motion sensors may not be triggered by movement or activity located off the property on which the light is located.

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

At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Berkeley held on October 13, 2026, this Ordinance was passed to print and ordered published by posting by the following vote:

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

Noes: None.

Absent: Bartlett, Taplin.

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City Attorney’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
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Farimah Brown, City Attorney
Nathan Dahl, Assistant to the City Attorney
Subject: Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution waiving the contract prohibition of Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter

13.105, Sanctuary City Contracting, in order to enter into a contract with Westlaw.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
In order to provide legal services, the City Attorney’s Office (“CAO”) relies on external legal resources. The preeminent provider of legal resources is Westlaw, a Thomsen Reuters Company. However, Westlaw also provides services to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department, among its many customers.

Pursuant to Chapter 13.105, the Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance, the Council must grant a waiver in order for the City to contract with Westlaw.

BACKGROUND
The CAO currently has a contract in place with Westlaw, set to expire November 30, 2026. The current contract was approved on June 1, 2021 by Council Resolution # 69,907 and required a waiver of the contract prohibition of Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.105, the Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance (“Ordinance”).

One of the most critical tasks performed by attorneys is legal research. From researching cases and statutes for litigation to preparing ordinances and reviewing contract terms, having a robust and comprehensive legal research tool is indispensable.

Since 2000 and until the passage of the Ordinance in 2019, the CAO has contracted with Westlaw, a Thomson Reuters company. Westlaw is relied upon by numerous legal organizations, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Current subscribers include entities such as the Federal and California courts, as well as hundreds of law firms of all sizes. Westlaw is essential to work done by city attorneys, public defense agencies, legal aid associations and prosecutors. In firms with

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more than 500 attorneys, Westlaw is the legal resource service of choice for 75% of those firms and is the leading platform in the legal industry, relied on for:
 Accuracy of case law, statutes and regulations, all of which are interconnected through its proprietary Key Number System, a master classification system of U.S. law, which organizes legal authorities by topic, enabling researchers to readily locate pertinent cases, statutes, regulations and other sources, and track the evolution of various legal concepts.
system.
 Exclusive content critical to municipal attorneys, such as McQuillen: The Law of Municipal Corporations, Matthews Municipal Ordinances, and The Ordinance Law Annotations.
 In addition to the exclusive and proprietary sources described above, the following critical legal research resources are also proprietary to Westlaw:

California Jurisprudence, the Rutter Group Collection, Miller & Starr CA Real Estate, Witkin Library, American Law Reports, CA Civil Practice Collection, CA Judges BenchBook Series and CA Code Forms Government1.

The Ordinance, adopted in 2019, prohibits contracting with an entity that provides services to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department unless a waiver is granted by the Council. Section 13.105.030 provides that a waiver can be granted “…based on a specific determination that no reasonable alternative exists, taking into consideration the following:

1. The intent and purpose of this ordinance;

2. The availability of alternative services, goods and equipment; and

3. Quantifiable additional costs resulting from use of available alternatives.” The intent and purpose of the Ordinance is to ensure that the City does not financially support any company that provides services that infringe upon the rights of immigrants.

Here, the CAO will be using Westlaw to, among other things, enhance efforts to protect immigrant rights as needed.

With respect to availability of alternative services, as explained above, due to the specialized and proprietary nature of Westlaw services, no alternative exists to provide the level of resources offered by Westlaw. Additionally, the second most used legal research software with 14% of the market – LexisNexis – also provides data services to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department. Not only is LexisNexis also not in compliance with the Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance, its software also lacks the capability of Westlaw’s products. Consequently, no additional costs have been identified for an alternative service provider which can provide services equivalent to those offered by Westlaw as not comparable alternative exists.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
While much of the proprietary publications identified above were previously only available in print (and are still available in print today), the CAO intends to contract only for online access to these sources, thereby significantly reducing reliance on print publications and the concomitant negative impact on the environment.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The CAO requires services provided by Westlaw and no comparable alternative exists.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

CONTACT PERSON
Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6998
Nathan Dahl, Assistant to the City Attorney (510) 847-6612.

Attachments:
1: Resolution

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

ADOPT A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS OF THE SANCTUARY CITY CONTRACTING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.105

OF THE BERKELEY MUNICIPAL CODE, IN ORDER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT

WITH WESTLAW, A THOMSON REUTERS COMPANY
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Ordinance No. 7650-N.S. and Chapter 13.105, the Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance (“Ordinance”), in order to enter into a contract with Westlaw, a Thomson Reuters Company, the City Council must determine that no reasonable alternative exists based on consideration of three factors; and WHEREAS, the three factors identified in the Ordinance ((1) The intent and purpose of the Ordinance, (2) the availability of alternative service providers, and (3) quantifiable additional costs resulting from the use of alternative providers) have all been considered; and
WHEREAS, the use of services provided by Westlaw is indispensable to the practice of law; and
WHEREAS, contracting with Westlaw will not violate the intent of the Ordinance as its services will be used to promote the interest of the immigrant community in conformance with the intent and purpose of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, no other contractors are available who can provide comparable services required by this contract; and
WHEREAS, no additional costs are quantifiable as there are no available alternatives; and
WHEREAS, failing to provide this waiver would result in additional costs to use Westlaw on an a la carte basis.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that a waiver to the "no-contract" provision of the B.M.C. Section 13.105 is approved because no reasonable alternative exists to the services that will be provided under contract with Westlaw, a Thomsen Reuters Company.

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City Clerk Department
1 CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Mark Numainville, City Clerk
Subject: 2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report

RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with Resolution No. 72,097-N.S., review and accept the 2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
None.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Each of the City commissions that were active during the reporting period submitted an annual attendance report covering the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026 (Attachment 1). These reports include the number of meetings, meeting cancellations, commissioners in attendance, length of meetings, number of speakers, and members of the public present. The reports also reflect the number of vacant positions on the commission as of August 31, 2026. Attachment 2 provides a summary of the approved leaves of absence for each commission.

Resolution No. 72,097-N.S. establishes the meeting frequency for all commissions in accordance with current state law and City policy. Consistent with Resolution No. 72,097- N.S., commissions are divided into four categories (A, B, C, and D) depending on whether they have time-sensitive, legally mandated business to complete. The meeting activity for the reporting period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, has been broken down by category below.

Upon review of the meeting reports, the City Council may recommend that commissions be reorganized, or reclassified into a different meeting frequency category. Commissions that do not demonstrate a significant level of activity and engagement may be placed in the six-meeting-per-year category.

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2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report Consent Calendar October 27, 2026
2 Category A – These commissions meet on their own schedule.

Commission Meetings
Held
Meetings
Cancelled
Vacant
Positions
Board of Library Trustees 16 2 1
Design Review Committee 10 2 0
Fair Campaign Practices Commission 9 3 1
Housing Advisory Commission 10 1 1
Landmarks Preservation Commission 10 1 1
Open Government Commission 9 3 1
Personnel Board 10 1 2
Planning Commission 12 0 0
Police Accountability Board 19 3 1
Zoning Adjustments Board 14 0 1
Category B – These commissions have a maximum of ten meetings per year.

Commission Meetings
Held
Meetings
Cancelled
Vacant
Positions
Behavioral Health Commission 10 0 5
Civic Arts Commission 10 1 0
Commission on Aging 10 0 2
Commission on Disability 8 2 0
Commission on Labor 6 1 3
Commission on the Status of Women 5 2 3
Community Health Commission 10 0 2
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission 10 0 0
Environment and Climate Commission 9 1 2
Homeless Services Panel of Experts 10 0 1
Human Welfare and Community Action
Commission 9 1 4
Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission 10 0 0
Peace and Justice Commission 9 1 0
Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee 3 3 1
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of
Experts 10 2 1
Transportation and Infrastructure Commission 8 2 2
Youth Commission 8 1 2
Zero Waste Commission 9 1 1

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2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report Consent Calendar October 27, 2026
3 Category C – These commissions meet as necessary to fulfill their legal requirements as determined by the board chair and/or staff.

Commission Meetings
Held
Meetings
Cancelled
Vacant
Positions
Elmwood Business Improvement District
Advisory Board 3 0 5
Loan Administration Board 0 0 6
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District
Advisory Board 6 0 7
Category D – These commissions have a maximum of six meetings per year.

No commissions currently in Category D.

BACKGROUND
On June 14, 2005, the City Council discussed the reduction of commission meetings as a cost-saving measure, and adopted a proposal which created three categories of commission meeting schedules, a process for requesting Council approval of any extra meetings, direction to commission secretaries to submit an information report whenever a commission cancels two consecutive meetings for lack of quorum, and an annual attendance report.

On January 15, 2008, Council adopted Resolution No. 63,949–N.S., which updated the commission meeting frequency schedule to include a fourth category of meeting frequency.

On March 17, 2020, the council adopted Resolution No. 69,331–N.S. with the purpose of reducing the number of commission meeting schedules from four categories to two categories. This decision was made in response to the mandatory Shelter-in-Place order imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On November 28, 2023, the council adopted Resolution No. 71,109-N.S. restoring the meeting frequency categories to their previous count of four categories, as initially adopted by the council prior to the pandemic.

On January 27, 2026, the Council adopted Resolution No. 72,097-N.S., which incorporated the Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee into the City’s commission meeting frequency schedule.

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

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2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report Consent Calendar October 27, 2026
4 RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The annual commission attendance report informs the Council of commission activity and allows for comparison with the meeting frequency schedule. The annual attendance report documents increased demand on or under-utilization of commissions and allows Council to make changes to the meeting frequency schedule accordingly.

CONTACT PERSON
Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 2026 Annual Commission Attendance Reports
Attachment 1a – Category A
Attachment 1b – Category B
Attachment 1c – Category C
2) 2026 Approved Leaves of Absence Report

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Com
mission: Berkeley Public Library Board of Library Trustees

Commission Secretary: Rebecca Alcalá-Veraflor

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): One vacant seat

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
09/03/2025
Regular Meeting
No 5 of 5 11 1 1 hour, 1 minute
10/08/2025
Regular Meeting
Yes – No Quorum 2 of 5 38 4 1 hour, 18 minutes
11/05/2025
Regular Meeting
No 3 of 4 7 2 43 minutes
12/03/2025
Regular Meeting
No 5 of 5 1 1 hour, 10 minutes
01/07/2026
Regular Meeting
No 4 of 4 9 0 1 hour, 9 minutes
01/07/2026
Special_Closed
No 4 of 4 0 1 15 minutes
02/04/2026
Regular Meeting
No 4 of 4 11 1 53 minutes
03/04/2026
Regular Meeting
No 3 of 4 2 49 minutes
04/15/2026
Regular Meeting
No 3 of 4 35 2 1 hour, 4 minutes

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05/20/2026
Regular Meeting
No 3 of 4 10 2 1 hour, 1 minute
06/03/2026
Special_Closed
No 4 of 4 0 0 7 hours, 0 minutes
06/03/2026
Regular Meeting
No 4 of 4 10 0 25 minutes
06/08/2026
Special Closed
No 4 of 4 0 0 58 minutes
06/15/2026
Special_Closed
No 4 of 5 0 0 1 hour, 4 minutes
06/18/2026
Special_Closed
No 4 of 5 0 0 1 hour, 18 minutes
07/01/2026
Special_Closed
Yes – Cancelled at the request of President Greene.
07/01/2026
Regular Meeting
No 4 of 4 6 2 39 minutes
07/08/2026
Regular Meeting
No 4 of 4 0 2 10 minutes

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Com
mission: Design Review Committee

Commission Secretary: Anne Burns

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ______0_________________________________

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/18/25 No. 7 of 7 8 4 2.5 hrs.
10/16/25 No. 5 of 7 18 11 3.5 hrs.
11/20/25 No. 7 of 7 4 3 2.0 hrs.
12/18/25 Yes – no projects. - - - -
1/15/26 No. 5 of 7 2 2 1.5 hrs.
2/19/26 Yes – no projects. - - - -
3/18/26 No. 4 of 7 8 2 2.0 hrs.
4/16/26 No. 5 of 7 7 6 3.0 hrs.
5/28/26 No. 6 of 7 5 3 2.0 hrs.
6/18/26 No. 7 of 7 11 5 2.5 hrs.
7/16/26 No. 7 of 7 8 5 2.5 hrs.
8/20/26 No. 4 of 7 11 9 3.0 hrs.

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Com
mission: Fair Campaign Practices Commission

Commission Secretary: Sam Harvey, Stephen Hylas, Lauren Packard

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ____1 (D5)___________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

N/A N/A N/A N/A
November 20, 2025 No 6/7 3 4 2 hours 34 min
December 18, 2025 No 5/7 0 0 1 hour 21 min
January 15, 2026 No 7/7 0 0 1 hour 11 min
February 19, 2026 No 7/7 0 0 1 hour 23 min
March 19, 2026 Yes: no new agenda
items

N/A N/A N/A N/A
April 16, 2026 No 6/7 0 0 1 hour 35 min
May 21, 2026 No 6/7 0 0 1 hour 10 min
June 18, 2026 No 5/7 0 0 1 hour 20 min
July 16, 2026 No 6/7 0 0 1 hour 30 min
August 20, 2026 Yes: no new agenda
items

N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Com
mission: Housing Advisory Commission

Commission Secretary: Snow Zhu

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): __1_____________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/4/2025 No 7/8 10 1 2.0 hrs
10/9/2025 No 6/7 3 0 2.0 hrs
11/6/2025 No 7/8 8 0 2.0 hrs
1/15/2026 No 6/6 4 2 2.5 hrs
2/5/2026 No 7/8 3 1 3.0 hrs
3/5/2026 No 7/8 5 1 2.0 hrs
4/9/2026 No 9/9 10 1 2.75 hrs
5/7/2026 No 7/7 7 3 3.0 hrs
6/4/2026 No 9/9 19 12 3.0 hrs
7/2/2026 No 6/6 5 2 2.0 hrs
7/9/2026 Yes – Staffing
availability, special
meeting was held a
week earlier

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Com
mission: Landmarks Preservation Commission

Commission Secretary: Allison Riemer, Sarah Price (Interim-Secretary)

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): __1___

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/4/2025 No 6/7 14 7 3.5 hrs.
10/6/2025 No 6/7 5 2 2.5 hrs.
11/6/2025 No 6/6 30 15 3.5 hrs.
12/4/2025 No 6/7 12 4 3 hrs.
2/5/2026 No 6/7 4 5 3 hrs.
3/5/2026 No 6/7 11 2 3 hrs.
4/6/2026 No 6/7 4 6 2.5 hrs.
5/7/2026 No 6/7 92 37 3.5 hrs.
6/4/2026 No 9/9 107 25 3.5 hrs
7/2/2026 No 8/9 17 4 3.5 hrs.
8/6/2026 Yes – no items - - - -

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Com
mission: Open Government Commission

Commission Secretary: Sam Harvey, Stephen Hylas, Lauren Packard

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ____1 (D5)___________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Commission: Personnel Board
Commission Secretary: Janell
e Rodrigues
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): Two_________
___________________
Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
09/08/2025 No 5/7 1 1 1hr4m
10/06/2025 No 5/7 0 0 1hr13m
11/03/2025 No 6/7 3 0 1hr3m
12/01/2025 No 6/7 0 0 15m
01/12/2026 No 5/7 0 0 1h13m
02/02/2026 No 6/7 0 0 29m
03/02/2026 No 4/7 0 0 31m
04/06/2026 No 7/7 0 0 38m
05/04/2026 No 6/7 2 0 46m
06/01/2026 Yes, no items to present.
07/13/2026 No 4/7 0 0 38m

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Com
mission: Planning Commission

Commission Co-Secretaries: Justin Horner and Alisa Shen

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _________________None______________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular
and special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
Sept 17 2025 No 6/9 66 45 3 hours 57 min
Oct 8 2025 No 9/9 6 4 1 hour 29 min
Nov 5 2025 No 8/9 14 14 2 hours 59 min
Dec 3 2025 No 7/9 1 1 1 hour
Jan 21 2026 No 6/9 16 6 1 hour 40 min
Feb 4 2026 No 8/9 76 40 4 hours
Mar 4 2026 No 9/9 70
49 on zoom
12 2 hours 31 min
Mar 18 2026
(Special)
No 9/9 20
11 on zoom
10 2 hours 35 min
Apr 15 2026 No 7/9 14
6 on zoom
11 1 hour 55 min
May 6 2026 No 8/9 100
95 on zoom
74 3 hours 42 min
June 3 2026 No 7/9 25
13 on zoom
21 2 hours 46 min
July 1 2026 No 6/9 13
13 on zoom
8 3 hours

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Com
mission: Police Accountability Board

Commission Secretary: Katherine Lee, Interim Director of Police Accountability

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ____1________________________________________

12/17/2025 No 5/6 11 1 2.45 hrs.
1/7/2026 No 5/6 15 6 2.95 hrs.
1/17/2026 No 5/6 8 1 3.25 hrs.
1/21/2026 No 5/6 12 4 3.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 No 3/4 24 8 3.67 hrs.
2/25/2026 No 3/4 15 3 3.13 hrs.
3/11/2026 No 4/4 16 6 4.18 hrs.
3/25/2026 No 4/4 14 3 3.2 hrs.
4/22/2026 No 3/4 10 2 2.13 hrs.
5/6/2026 Yes – no quorum
5/20/2026 No 4/6 7 1 3.21 hrs.
6/3/2026 No 5/6 8 2 2.67 hrs.
6/17/2026 No 5/7 13 3 3.5 hrs.
7/8/2026 No 5/7 11 1 2.38 hrs.
7/22/2026 No 7/8 11 2 2.87 hrs.

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Com
mission: Zoning Adjustments Board

Commission Secretary: Sharon Gong, Sarah Price

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): __1(Appointed by Mayor Ishii)__________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
09/11/2025 No 7/8 16 5 2.5 hrs.
09/25/2025 No 5/8 18 3 1.0 hrs.
10/09/2025 No 5/8 15 10 1.25 hrs.
10/30/2025 No 8/8
Temporary
Appointees: 1
11 2 0.5 hrs.
11/13/2025 No 6/8 25 5 2.0 hrs.
12/11/2025 No 8/8
Temporary
Appointees: 1
39 20 3.0 hrs.
01/22/2026 No 7/8 31 7 0.75 hrs.
02/26/2026 No 8/8 28 10 2.5 hrs.
03/12/2026 No 5/8
Temporary
Appointees: 1
19 3 1.0 hrs.
04/09/2026 No 7/8
Temporary
Appointees: 1
37 10 1.25 hrs.

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05/14/2026 No 7/8
Temporary
Appointees: 2
12 1 0.25 hrs.
06/11/2026 No 7/8 8 0 0.25 hrs.
07/09/2026 No 6/8 14 3 1.75 hrs.
08/13/2026 No 6/8
Temporary
Appointees: 1
23 6 1.0 hrs.

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2026 Annual Commission Attendance Form
Reporting Period: September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026 Commission: Behavioral Health Commission
Commission Secretary: Jamie Works-Wright
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ______5_________________________________ Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/25/25 No 8/10 4 3 1:53
10/23/25 No 7/10 2 0 1:56
11/20/25 No 9/9 4 1 1:56
1/22/26 No 7/9 2 1 1:54
2/26/26 No 6/8 5 3 1:45
3/26/26 No 7/9 7 6 1:39
4/23/26 No 7/9 6 0 1:42
5/28/26 No 8/8 2 1 1:54
6/25/26 No 8/8 1 0 1:52
8/27/26 No 5/8 3 2 1:53

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Com
mission: Civic Arts Commission

Commission Secretary: Carianna Arredondo

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): 0

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/17/2025 No 6/9 9 8 1 hr. 44 min.
10/29/2025 Yes – Secretary Cancelled due to
staff availability
12/3/2025 No 8/9 0 0 2 hrs. 46 min.
1/28/2026 No 7/9 1 1 2 hrs. 4 min.
2/25/2026 No 8/9 3 2 2 hrs. 57 min.
3/25/2026 No 7/9 4 2 1 hr. 59 min.
4/22/2026 No 9/9 2 1 1 hr. 53 min.
5/20/2026 No 8/9 0 0 1 hr. 57 min.
6/24/2026 No 7/9 4 1 2 hrs. 12 min.
7/22/2026 No 8/9 8 2 2 hrs. 17 min.
8/26/2026 No 9/9 4 2 2 hrs. 16 min.

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Commission: Commission on Aging
Commission Secretary: Darl
ene Bronson
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ______2___
______________________________
Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/17/2025 NO 8/8 12 12 1.5
10/15/2025 NO 7/8 1 0 1.5
11/19/2025 NO 7/8 3 1 2
1/21/2026 NO 6/8 3 3 1.5
2/18/2026 NO 7/8 0 0 2.14
3/18/2026 NO 7/9 2 2 2.11
4/15/2026 NO 7/9 1 0 2.20
5/20/2026 NO 7/9 1 3 2.10
6/17/2026 NO 5/8 0 0 2.14
7/17/2026 NO 5/7 0 0 2.14

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Com
mission: Commission on Disability

Commission Secretary: Thomas Gregory

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): zero vacant seats

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/10/25 no 6/8 2 2 2 hours, 8 mins
10/8/25 no 8/9 2 1 2.5 hours
11/12/25 no 8/9 3 3 2 hours, 14 mins
1/21/26 no 8/9 1 1 1 hour, 54 mins
2/11/26 no 7/9 0 0 2 hours, 13 mins
3/11/26 no 5/9 3 1 2 hours, 10 mins
4/15/26 Yes, at Chair’s direction
5/13/26 no 8/9 0 0 1 hour, 50 mins
6/10/26 Yes, at Chair’s direction
7/8/26 no 7/9 4 4 2 hours, 24 mins

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Com
mission: Commission on Labor

Commission Secretary: Emily Rose

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): __3_____________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

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Com
mission: Commission on the Status of Women

Commission Secretary: Okeya Vance-Dozier

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _____3__________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

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Commission: Community Health
Commission Secretary: Kellie Kn
ox
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _Two_____
__________________________________
Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
09/25/2025 No 5/5 2 0 2 hours
10/30/2025 No 5/5 1 0 2.25 hours
12/04/2025 No 4/5 3 1 2.5 hours
01/22/2026 No 4/5 2 1 2.5 hours
02/26/2026 No 6/7 1 0 2.25 hours
03/26/2026 No 5/6 1 1 2.5 hours
04/23/2026 No 6/7 2 0 2.5 hours
05/28/2026 No 6/8 0 0 2.5 hours
06/25/2026 No 6/8 0 1 2.75 hours
07/23/2026 No 7/8 2 1 2.75 hours

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Commission: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
Commission Secretary: Kei
th May
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): __0__________________________________ Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/17/2025 No 8/9 3 1 1:11
10/29/2025 No 7/9 6 5 2:0
12/3/2025 No 6/9 1 0 1:06
1/28/2026 No 8/8 7 6 2:09
2/25/2026 No 8/9 3 2 1:11
3/25/2026 No 8/9 2 0 1:38
4/22/2026 No 8/9 5 5 2:12
5/20/2026 No 6/9 7 3 1:48
6/24/2026 No 7/9 4 2 1:33
8/5/2026 No 6/9 2 2 1:43

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Com
mission: Environment & Climate Commission

Commission Secretary: Sarah Moore

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _____two (2)__________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/17/2025 No 9 of 10 1 0 1.75 hrs.
10/29/2025 No 10 of 11 4 0 2.0 hrs.
12/03/2025 No 9 of 11 1 0 2.0 hrs.
1/28/2026 No 7 of 11 2 2 1.0 hr.
2/25/2026 No 9 of 10 3 0 2.25 hrs.
3/25/2026 No 9 of 10 0 0 1.5 hrs.
4/22/2026 No 10 of 10 3 1 1.75 hrs
5/20/2026 Yes - no action items
6/24/2026 No 5 of 9 8 1 2.0 hrs.
7/22/2026 No 8 of 9 1 1 2.0 hrs.

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Com
mission: Homeless Services Panel of Experts

Commission Secretary: Josh Jacobs

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): one

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

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Com
mission: Human Welfare and Community Action Commission

Commission Secretary: Kat Larrowe

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ___4____________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Cancelled Nov meeting
to ensure commission
did not meet more than
10 times in one calendar
year

01/21/2026 No 3/3 2 1 2 hrs.
02/18/26 No 3/3 2 2 2 hrs.
03/18/2026 No 4/4 2 1 2 hrs.
04/22/2026 No 3/5 2 1 2 hrs..
05/20/2026 No 3/5 3 1 2 hrs..
06/17/2026 No 5/5 4 3 1.75 hrs.
07/15/2026 No 5/5 4 2 2 hrs.

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Com
mission: Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront

Commission Secretary: Roger Miller

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): 0

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
09/10/2025 N 4/6 14 12 1.50 hrs
10/08/2025 N 8/8 8 8 2.00 hrs
11/12/2025 N 7/8 14 14 3.00 hrs
01/13/2026 N 5/7 6 4 3.25 hrs
02/11/2026 N 5/7 10 8 2.75 hrs
03/11/2026 N 5/7 16 24 2.50 hrs
04/08/2026 N 7/7 9 5 3.00 hrs
05/13/2026 N 5/7 13 15 3.50 hrs
06/10/2026 N 3/7 32 22 3.00 hrs
07/08/2026 N 5/7 12 10 3.00 hrs

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Com
mission: Peace and Justice

Commission Secretary: Tasha Tervalon

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _________0______________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/10/2024 No 8 of 9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
1/19/2025 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
10/5/25 No 12 of 14 N/A N/A 3 hours
11/9/25 No 10 of 14 N/A N/A 3 hours
1/5/26 Yes – no quorum
2/2/26 No 15 of 15 4 0 3 hours
3/9/26 No 14 of 15 33 20 3 hours
4/6/26 No 12 of 14 4 2 2 hours
5/4/26 No 12 of 15 3 0 3 hours
6/1/26 No 15 of 15 2 0 2 hours
7/6/26 No 10 of 15 2 0 1.5 hours
8/31/26 No 10 of 15 3 3 3 hours

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Commission: SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee
Commission Secretary: Candi
se Almendral
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _____1____
_____________________________
Example:

February 26,2026 Yes-staff vacancies
April 9, 2026 Yes- emergency location
change
April 22, 2026 No 6/7 3 3 1 hr.49 mins.

May 6, 2026 Yes-accommodate
rescheduled meetings
June 10, 2026 No 7/7 3 4 1 hr. 54 mins.

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2026 Annual Commission Attendance Form
Reporting Period: September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026

Commission: Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts (SSBPPE) Commission

Commission Secretary: Roberto Terrones

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _1______________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/18/2025 Yes – no quorum
10/6/2025 No 6/9 0 0 1.6 hrs.
10/16/2025 No 6/9 0 0 1.8 hrs.
11/20/2025 No 7/9 0 0 1.4 hrs.
1/15/2026 No 6/8 0 0 1.8 hrs.
2/19/2026 No 7/8 0 0 1.9 hrs.
3/19/2026 No 6/8 0 0 1.8 hrs.
4/16/2026 No 4/7 0 0 1.6 hrs.
5/21/2026 No 6/7 0 0 1.7 hrs.
6/18/2026 No 7/7 0 0 1.8 hrs.
7/16/2026 Yes – no quorum
8/20/2026 No 8/8 0 0 1.9 hrs.

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Com
mission: Transportation and Infrastructure

Commission Secretary: Mark Helmbrecht

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): 2

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/18/2025 No 8 of 8 (1 seat was
vacant)
6 4 2.5 hrs.
10/16/2025 No 8 of 9 5 3 2.25 hrs.
11/20/2025 No 6 of 9 12 9 3.0 hrs.
01/15/2026 No 7 of 9 10 7 2.25 hrs.
02/19/2026 No 7 of 9 4 8 2.75 hrs.
03/19/2026 Yes -no agenda terms 0 of 8 (1 seat
vacant)
0 0 0
04/16/2026 No 7 of 9 13 13 2.75 hrs.
05/21/2026 No 8 of 9 13 13

3.0 hrs.
07/23/2026 Yes -no agenda terms 0 of 8 (1 seat
vacant)
0 0 0
08/20/2026 No 7 of 9 (2 seats
vacant)
5 3 2.5 hrs.

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Commission: Youth Commission
Commission Secretary: Ginsi Bryant, Co-Secretary Jasmine Gunn-Vaca Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): ___2__________________________________ Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/8/2025 NO 8/10 None None 46min
10/14/2025 NO 8/10 None None 34min
11/10/2025 Yes – no quorum
12/8/2025 No 10/13 None None 45min
1/12/2026 No 12/13 None None 56min
2/9/2026 No 9/12 None None 50min
3/9/2026 No 9/13 None None 27min
4/13/2026 No 9/12 None None 1hr6min
5/11/2026 No 10/17 None None 35min
June Break
July Break
Aug Break

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Commission: Zero Waste Commission
Commission Secretary:

Julia Heath
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _1__
____________________________________
Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
9/18/2025 No 7/8 3 0 2 hrs
10/16/2025
11/20/2025 No 8/8 2 2 2 hrs
1/21/2026 No 5/8 3 3 1 hr 55 mins
2/18/2026 No 7/8 2 2 2 hrs
3/18/2026 No 6/8 4 2 2 hrs
4/15/2026 No 7/8 7 3 2 hrs
5/20/2026 No 5/8 5 3 1 hr 55 mins
6/17/2026 No 7/8 2 1 2 hrs
7/1/2026 No 5/8 3 2 1 hr 55 mins
Yes – no quorum

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Com
mission: Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board

Commission Secretary: Vincent McCoy

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): _____5

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

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Com
mission: Loan Administration Board

Commission Secretary: Vincent McCoy

Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): 6_______________________________________

Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum

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Commission: Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board Commission Secretary: Vinc
ent McCoy
Vacant Seats (as of August 31, 2026): 7______
_________________________________
Example:

Scheduled
Meeting Date
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present Public Present
Public
Speakers
Meeting
Length
10/14/2025 No 8/9 5 3 2.5 hrs.
2/11/2026 Yes – no quorum
Scheduled Meeting
Date
(include both regular and
special meetings)
Cancelled?
If Yes, Provide Reason
Commissioners
Present
(include temporary
appointees; names are
not required)
Public Present
(names are not
required)
Public
Speakers
(names are not
required)
Meeting
Length
09/23/2025 No 3/3 0 0 1:35
11/18/2025 No 2/3 0 0 1:20
02/10/2026 No 2/2 1 1 0:59
03/17/2026 No 2/2 0 0 1:44
05/20/2026 No 2/2 0 0 1:40
07/21/2026 No 2/2 1 1 1:40

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Approved Leaves of Absence Granted During the Period
September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Commission # Leaves granted
Behavioral Health Commission 0
Board of Library Trustees 0
Civic Arts Commission 7
Commission on Aging 10
Commission on Disability 7
Commission on Labor 5
Commission on the Status of Women 7
Community Health Commission 6
Design Review Committee 6
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission 3
Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board 0
Environment and Climate Commission 11
Fair Campaign Practices Commission 6
Homeless Services Panel of Experts 5
Housing Advisory Commission 14
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 4
Landmarks Preservation Commission 5
Loan Administration Board 0
Open Government Commission 6
Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission 12
Peace and Justice Commission 18
Personnel Board 8
Planning Commission 17
Police Accountability Board 12
Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee 1
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board 0 Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts 11
Transportation and Infrastructure Commission 9
Youth Commission 2
Zero Waste Commission 11
Zoning Adjustments Board 16

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Carianna Arredondo, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: Contract: Adrien Segal Public Artwork Commission for Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Adrien Segal for an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a public art commission of two unique vertical structures that will serve as habitat boxes for both birds and insects at the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets).

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The $150,000 contract will be funded through the Cultural Trust Fund 148-21-211-000- 0000-000-446-612990- in Fiscal Year 2027. Funds will be requested to be appropriated during the Annual Appropriations Ordinance process.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Artist Adrien Segal was selected through a competitive process to create two distinct artworks—one artwork installed at each site -- Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets). Each structure must stand vertically for high visibility to park visitors and function effectively as both a bird and insect habitat. Artworks will be installed permanently and must be structurally sound, highly durable, and easy to maintain. The goals of the project are:

1. Create permanent structures that effectively offer shelter and nesting opportunities for native and migratory birds, as well as non-stinging insects.

Structures will be made of highly durable materials, and their design considers safety, maintenance, weatherization, and vandalism.

2. Integrate strong design aesthetics with a focus on environmental awareness and park integration. Artworks will be appropriate for the site in terms of scale, medium, design, and imagery, and will complement the context of the surrounding area.

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3. Develop bold, visually striking installations at both ends of the park corridor to serve as key points of interest.

Adrien Segal’s proposal Murmur Nest is inspired by the motion and flight of birds and insects as they skillfully navigate the sky. These visually striking 9’ tall 3D printed wood adobe sculptures will serve as bold visual landmarks at each end of the park.

Integrating layered textures, swooping curvature, and micro-alcoves, they will offer cavity nesting habitat and sheltered perches for birds and non-stinging insects as they seek rest and shelter on their pollination and migratory journey across Berkeley. (Figure

1.)
Figure 1: Artwork proposal by Adrian Segal, Murmur Nest, 3D printed adobe for Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion (2027).

Staff anticipate that the two artworks will be installed by late September 2027.

BACKGROUND
The Santa Fe 1 to Park Conversion project will transform four blocks of former railroad property between Blake and Ward Streets, crossing Acton Street, into new neighborhood parkland. The City acquired the railroad property in 1980 and subsequently converted portions of the corridor into parks, pathways, housing, and 1 https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/santa-fe-trackbed-park-conversion

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community gardens. This project continues that effort by developing some of the remaining undeveloped parcels in South Berkeley.

In 2021, the City received a $5 million Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program grant to support the conversion. Additional funding from Measure T1 and Parks Tax funds supports completion of the project. Informed by community input, the park design includes a community garden, dog park, outdoor exercise stations, a playground with a tot cycle track, and an outdoor classroom with a teaching garden and orchard. The project includes soil remediation followed by park construction, expanding access to green space and outdoor recreation.

The public art commission will complement these recreational and educational amenities by integrating sculptural habitat structures into two park sites. The artworks are intended to create distinctive focal points, provide shelter and nesting opportunities for birds and insects, and encourage visitors to engage with the surrounding environment.

On February 26, 2025, the Civic Arts Commission approved the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Public Art Project Plan, which called for the commission of two unique vertical structures that will serve as habitat boxes for both birds and insects at the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets) as follows: M/S/C (Woo/Pineda) to approve Public Art Project Plan for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Vote:

Ayes — Bachrach, Blecher, Bullwinkel, Covarrubias, Pineda, Scott, Woo; Nays — None; Abstain — None.

A Request for Qualifications for this public art commission was released on November 13, 2025, and was open through January 12, 2026 (Specification No. 25-11729-C). A selection panel comprised of 8 arts professionals and subject matter experts reviewed the qualifications of the 72 applicants and recommended 14 applications to be presented to the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion selection panel. The selection panel was comprised of three Bay Area arts professionals, a Civic Arts Commissioner, a Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commissioner, a member of the building’s architecture team, an entomologist, and an ornithologist. This panel reviewed the qualifications of the 14 recommended artists and advanced 3 finalists to develop detailed conceptual site-specific proposals.

Once the 3 finalist proposals were received, staff conducted extensive community outreach to collect public input on the proposals. A “Berkeley Considers” survey was hosted on the City’s website from August 6 to August 24, 2026, inviting public for input on each proposal and at the close of the survey, 695 responses were collected and reviewed by the panel equaling 34.75 hours of public comment.

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On August 31, 2026, the selection panel was reconvened to consider finalists’ presentations in an interview format. At the end of three rounds of competitive scoring, the selection panel recommended Adrien Segal’s proposal Murmur Nest to the Public Art Subcommittee for approval.

On September 3, 2026, the Public Art Subcommittee unanimously recommended Adrien Segal’s proposal Murmur Nest to the Civic Arts Commission for approval.

On September 22, 2026, the Civic Arts Commission unanimously approved Adrien Segal’s proposal Murmur Nest with the following vote: M/S/C (Dutta-Choudhury /Pineda) to approve Public Art Project Plan for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Vote: Ayes — Bachrach, Blecher, Dutta-Choudhury, Montgomery, Pineda, Woo; Nays — None; Abstain — None; Absent — Bullwinkel (LoA), Kramer (LoA), Scott

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The proposed artworks, including their foundations and installation, are within the scope of the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion project covered by the City’s July 2021 Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Installation will involve localized foundation work, material deliveries, and temporary use of construction equipment. Associated noise, dust, vehicle emissions, and soil disturbance are within the scope of the park project’s environmental determination, and no additional CEQA review is required. Installation will be coordinated with park construction.

The artworks are designed to provide shelter and nesting opportunities for birds and non-stinging insects. The proposed wood adobe combines salvaged redwood fiber, water, clay, and a cellulose binder, incorporating reclaimed material into the sculptures.

They will also encourage public awareness of local wildlife and urban habitat.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Adrien Segal’s proposal, Murmur Nest, was selected through a competitive process using the criteria published in the RFQ: creativity, experience, project goals, site specificity, feasibility and maintenance, and project management. These criteria align with the City’s public art approval considerations concerning originality, artist qualifications, relevance to the site, feasibility, and long-term maintenance, and complies with the process outlined with BMC 6.14.010 “Visual Art in Public Places.” The proposed sculptures respond to the park’s natural environment and educational purpose by combining public art with habitat for birds and non-stinging insects. Their distinctive design will enhance the two park sites-- the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets)-- and provide opportunities for community engagement with art and local ecology. Public input informed the selection panel’s review, and the proposal received unanimous recommendations from the Public Art Subcommittee and approval by the Civic Arts Commission

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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None. The City Council could defer or decline authorization of the contract. Deferral could delay fabrication and installation of the artworks. Declining authorization would require staff to reassess the public art commission and return with an alternative approach. Staff recommends proceeding with the selected proposal based on the competitive selection process and its alignment with the project’s goals.

CONTACT PERSON
Mark Salinas, Public Art Program Lead, (510) 981-7538
Attachment:
1: Resolution

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

CONTRACT WITH ADRIEN SEGALTO CREATE TWO PUBLIC ARTWORKS FOR

THE SANTA FE TRACKBED TO PARK CONVERSION
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley’s Arts and Culture Plan calls for the enhancement of Berkeley’s environment by placing temporary and permanent public art in public spaces throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, the Civic Arts Commission approved the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Public Art Project Plan on February 26, 2025, which called for two unique vertical structures that will serve as habitat boxes for both birds and insects at the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets).

WHEREAS, funding for the artist contract for the two unique vertical structures is included in the budget of Fund 148 for Fiscal Year 2027; and WHERES, a Request for Qualifications from professional practicing artists was released on November 13, 2025 and 72 applications were received; and WHEREAS, a selection panel comprised of three Bay Area arts professionals reviewed the qualifications of the 72 applicants and recommended 14 applications to be presented to the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Public Art selection panel comprised of eight people including the three Bay Area arts professionals, a Civic Arts Commissioner, a Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commissioner, a member of the project’s architect team, an entomologist, and an ornithologist; and WHEREAS, three finalists were selected by the panel and invited to develop site- specific public art project proposals; and
WHEREAS, the selection panel reconvened to evaluate the three proposals and selected the proposal by Adrien Segal entitled Murmur Nest for recommendation to the Civic Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Civic Arts Commission approved Adrien Segal for two unique vertical structures that will serve as habitat boxes for both birds and insects at the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets) at a special commission meeting on September 22, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract and any amendments thereto with Adrien Segal for two unique vertical structures that will serve as habitat boxes for both

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birds and insects at the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets) for an amount not to exceed $150,000. A record signature copy of said contract and any amendments are to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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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
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Carianna Arredondo, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: Contract No. 32500002 Amendment: Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32500002 with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for gun violence intervention and prevention services to add $257,548 in Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant funding pursuant to a budget modification approved by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), bringing the total contract not-to-exceed amount to $2,874,768; extend the contract term through December 31, 2027; and update the scope of services and budget accordingly.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed amendment incorporates an additional $257,548 in SCIP funding into the contract through a BSCC-approved budget modification. These funds are being reallocated within the City’s existing grant award and do not increase the total award or require additional General Fund support. The revised contract not-to-exceed amount of $2,874,768 includes the original contract funding, previously authorized SCIP funding, the previously approved $200,000 General Fund allocation, and the additional SCIP funding requested through this action. The General Fund allocation were awarded through the Mayor’s final Budget Recommendations and will be appropriated as part of the Annual Appropriations Ordinance.

Contract funding component Amount Fund
Original contract funding $2,000,000 011
Previously authorized SCIP funding $417,220 336
FY 27-28 approved General Fund support $200,000 011
Additional SCIP funding under the approved budget modification $257,548 336 Total contract not-to-exceed amount $2,874,768

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Contract No. 32500002 Amendment: Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Services CONSENT CALENDAR October 27, 2026

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CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City’s Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (GVIPP) coordinates community-based outreach, violence interruption, and supportive services for individuals at elevated risk of firearm-related harm. Community Initiatives | Live Free USA serves as the City’s community-based violence intervention partner, providing trauma-informed engagement, life coaching, case management, crisis stabilization, and referrals to services.

During SCIP implementation, the City identified $210,044 in Crime Analyst personnel savings and $47,504 in available technology funding within the original grant allocation.

The Berkeley Police Department (BPD) supports redirecting these resources to strengthen Live Free USA’s community-based services. BSCC approved the City’s request to reallocate the combined $257,548 for this purpose.

The proposed amendment incorporates these funds into the contract, updates the scope and budget, and extends the term through December 31, 2027. The amended scope supports proactive outreach, individualized service planning, ongoing participant engagement, and crisis stabilization following shooting incidents or credible threats of retaliation.

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

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
GVIPP builds on the City’s Reimagining Public Safety initiative and the 2023 Gun Violence Prevention Report, combining community-based intervention with law enforcement coordination.

The City entered into Contract No. 32500002 with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA on July 1, 2024, with an original not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000, to support program implementation.

The City subsequently received a $1 million SCIP award to support Crime Analyst staffing, expanded Live Free USA services, and investigative technology. On July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 71,907-N.S., authorizing acceptance of the award and related actions, including amendment of the Live Free USA contract. The grant allocation included $417,220 for Live Free USA services.

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In its June 9, 2026 report, Live Free reported reaching 56 individuals, maintaining 26 active participants, and completing 28 gun violence-related mediations. Eleven participants obtained employment, including 10 who remained employed; six secured stable housing; and 18 connected with additional programs and services. All five youth participants demonstrated educational progress, and three graduated from high school.

Berkeley also recorded zero gun violence-related homicides or injuries in 2025, alongside GVIPP implementation and broader City public safety efforts. The June report highlighted NICJR’s Cost of Gun Violence in Berkeley analysis, which estimated taxpayer costs of approximately $3.2 million per fatal shooting and $726,000 per nonfatal injury shooting. Applied to the shootings reported in 2024, these estimates total approximately $13.3 million across local, county, and state systems, underscoring the human and fiscal importance of prevention.

During the FY2027–FY2028 budget process, Mayor Adena Ishii recommended $200,000 in General Fund support for Live Free USA. The City Council incorporated this allocation into the biennial budget through Resolution No. 72,340-N.S., adopted June 23, 2026.

The proposed amendment builds on these prior funding commitments by incorporating the additional $257,548 in SCIP funding approved through the budget modification described above. The revised total contract amount includes the previously approved General Fund allocation and $674,768 in combined SCIP funding. The additional resources and extension through December 31, 2027 will support continued outreach, mediation, and life coaching, with anticipated outcomes of sustained participant engagement, reduced retaliation risk, and improved employment, housing, and educational stability.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
No direct environmental sustainability or climate impacts are anticipated from this contract amendment.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The proposed amendment aligns the contract amount, scope, and term with the additional funding identified for GVIPP implementation. It implements the City Council’s $200,000 General Fund allocation and incorporates $257,548 in SCIP Grant resources into the service agreement. Continuing services through the existing contractor supports established participant relationships and coordination with City and community partners.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The City Council could decline the proposed amendment. Staff would then need to assess adjustments to service levels and duration and coordinate with BSCC regarding an alternative use of the reallocated SCIP funds.

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The City Council could also authorize a smaller SCIP increase or shorter extension.

This would require corresponding revisions to the scope, budget, and deliverables and may require further BSCC approval.

CONTACT PERSON
Carianna Arredondo, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office, 510-981- 7007
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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

CONTRACT NO. 32500002 AMENDMENT: COMMUNITY INITIATIVES | LIVE FREE

USA TO ADD SCIP FUNDING FOR GUN VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES AND EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley entered into Contract No. 32500002 with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA on July 1, 2024, with an original not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000, to support the City’s Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (GVIPP); and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 71,907-N.S., authorizing acceptance of a $1,000,000 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant award from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and related actions, including amendment of the Live Free USA contract, with $417,220 allocated for expanded services; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 72,340-N.S., approving the FY2027–FY2028 biennial budget, including $200,000 in General Fund support for Live Free USA through Mayor Adena Ishii’s supplemental budget recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City identified $210,044 in Crime Analyst personnel savings and $47,504 in available technology funding within the original SCIP grant allocation, totaling $257,548; and
WHEREAS, the Berkeley Police Department supports redirecting these resources to strengthen Live Free USA’s community-based violence intervention, outreach, and participant support services; and
WHEREAS, BSCC approved a budget modification reallocating this $257,548 within the City’s existing SCIP award without increasing the total grant award; and WHEREAS, the City desires to incorporate the additional SCIP funding into Contract No. 32500002 and extend the contract term through December 31, 2027, to support continued GVIPP services.

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee is authorized to amend Contract No. 32500002 with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA to:

1. Add $257,548 in SCIP grant funding pursuant to the BSCC-approved budget modification, bringing the total contract not-to-exceed amount to $2,874,768, inclusive of the previously approved $200,000 General Fund allocation;

2. Extend the contract term through December 31, 2027; and

3. Update the scope of services and payment budget to reflect the additional funding and extended term.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SCIP-funded expenditures shall comply with the approved grant budget, applicable grant conditions, and grant performance period. The extension of the City’s contract term does not independently extend the SCIP grant performance period.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other terms and conditions of Contract No. 32500002, as previously amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 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 October 27, 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 $750,000 PROJECT Fund Source Amount
Fire Department Resilience &
Clinical Support Services 164 Measure FF – Public Safety $600,000 On-Call Real Estate Appraisal and
Brokerage Advisory Services 673 Building Maintenance $150,000 Total: $750,000

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

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Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals CONSENT CALENDAR Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council October 27, 2026, Approval on October 27, 2026
On May 6, 2008, Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,035-N.S., amending the City Manager’s purchasing authority for services

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 October 27, 2026
a. Fire Department Resilience & Clinical Support Services b. On-Call Real Estate Appraisal and Commercial Brokerage Advisory Services Note: Original of this attachment with live signature of authorizing personnel is on file in General Services.

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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
27-11812-C Fire Department
Resilience & Clinical
Support Services
10/28/26 11/30/2026 Behaviorial health
resilience and
clinical support
services that
promote
operational
rediness, early
intervention,
recovery, and access
to the appropriate
professional care for
Fire Department
personnel
$ 600,000.00 164-72-742-835-0000-
000-422-612410-
Fire David Sprague
510-847-8435
DEPT TOTAL $600,000
27-11813-C On-Call Real Estate
Appraisal and
Commercial Brokerage
Advisory Services
10/28/26 11/30/2026 As-needed real
estate valuation,
asset assessment,
and broker services
including Broker
Opinion of Value
(BOV), evaluate land
for affordable
housing
development,
municipal asset
management,
property value,
potential to handle
transactionsand
inform strategic
property positioning
$150,000 for
three year
673-54-624-697-0000-
000-472-612990
Public Works Dionne Early
510-981-6453
DEPT TOTAL $150,000
TOTAL $750,000

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: David Sprague, Fire Chief
Subject: Contract: Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for non-emergency call- taking software

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to enter into a “piggyback” contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for non-emergency call taking software for the Emergency Communications Center and services using the cooperative purchasing organization Omnia Partners Contract No. 23-6692-03. The contract base period will begin on December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, and will not exceed $197,642.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total cost, covering the period from December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, will not exceed $197,642. All funds required to pay for this contract will be paid for by Measure FF (Fire & Emergency Services, 2020).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Emergency Communications Center handles approximately 196,000 incoming and outgoing police and fire calls annually. Only about one-quarter of this telephone workload consists of incoming 911 calls; the remainder includes calls received through the City’s non-emergency and administrative lines, as well as outgoing calls made by dispatch staff in the course of their work. This is consistent with the City Auditor’s 2019 Dispatch Workload report (911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale), which found that total telephone activity increased from approximately 184,000 calls in 2013 to more than 256,000 in 2017, including 55,587 911 calls, and concluded that “the majority of this increase came from a rise in non-emergency calls into the Center and outbound calls.” Current data continue to show that most of the Center’s telephone workload occurs outside of incoming 911 calls.

The Fire Department seeks to improve how non-emergency and administrative calls are processed. Aurelian products analyze non-emergency calls in real time and transfers them instantly when an emergency is detected. It also captures caller details, location, incident type, and key statements to help dispatchers process the call. This creates a

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warm handoff, saves time, eliminates duplicative questions, and moves critical information to the right place faster.

This item is consistent with the City Strategic Plan goals to “create a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared city,” to “be a customer-focused organization that provides excellent, timely, easily accessible service and information,” and to “attract and retain a talented and diverse City government workforce.”

BACKGROUND
Responsibility for dispatch modernization was assigned to the Fire Department through the Reimagining Public Safety initiative. The Dispatch Needs Assessment prepared by Federal Engineering, Inc., was presented to the Public Safety Policy Committee on May 15, 2023, and provided to the full Council on October 29, 2024 (Appendix J)1. The subsequent analysis by Mission Critical Partners, LLC was also provided to Council on October 29, 2024 (Appendix J). Each identified that call-handling modernization is necessary to improve consistency and reduce attrition. To this end, the non-emergency call taking software offered by Aurelian reduces the number of non-emergency and administrative calls, reducing overall call volume, so dispatchers can focus on 911 calls.

Aurelian’s non-emergency call taking software consists of two components:
• The software solution can answer the City’s ten-digit non-emergency phone lines, route misdirected callers to the correct department, text relevant resources, monitor every call for indications of an emergency and transfer those callers immediately to a live telecommunicator, and collect information from routine reports to prepare a call for service. The software also supports the languages spoken in the Berkeley community.
• The proposed solution also provides real-time assistive support on handling emergency calls detected from the non-emergency phone tree. The system starts documenting key information for a warm handoff from the phone tree to the dispatcher.

The City is utilizing Omnia Partners contract and procurement process for the Request for Proposals, following the standard public procurement. The Cobb County Department of Procurement issued RFP 23-6692 on August 26, 2022. On October 13, 2022, the Department received 17 proposals. A committee evaluated the proposals using the criteria established in the RFP; the committee elected to enter into negotiations and contract with five firms, including Insight Public Sector, a firm that manages contract and RFP services for Aurelian. The contract term is for 60 months and runs from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2028.
1 https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10- 29%20Special%20Item%2001%20Reimagining%20Public%20Safety%20Status.pdf

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
This administrative action to purchase dispatch software has no direct environmental or climate impacts. The project supports efficient deployment of emergency resources, which may indirectly reduce unnecessary vehicle responses and emissions.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Aurelian provides a tested call-handling solution that can reduce the volume of non- emergency and administrative calls requiring direct dispatcher attention, creating additional capacity for Emergency Communications Center staff to complete training and implement standardized call-processing protocols. This approach is consistent with the modernization work previously identified through the City’s Reimagining Public Safety initiative. Both the Federal Engineering, Inc. Dispatch Needs Assessment, and the subsequent Mission Critical Partners analysis identified call-handling modernization as necessary to improve consistency and reduce attrition. The proposed Aurelian implementation, together with the previously approved ProQA protocol dispatch system, advances those consultant recommendations by reducing avoidable call-handling workload while standardizing the processing of emergency calls.

Staff recommends procuring the Aurelian system through the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing agreement rather than conducting a separate City solicitation.

The cooperative contract was established through a competitively solicited public procurement process and allows the City to leverage previously negotiated pricing and contract terms while avoiding the additional time and administrative expense of conducting a duplicative request for proposals. Using the cooperative agreement will allow implementation to proceed more quickly while retaining the benefits of a competitive procurement process.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The City could choose not to implement a call-screening tool and continue current dispatch practices. Under this alternative, the Emergency Communications Center would continue to receive thousands of non-emergency and administrative calls each month that require attention from professional Telecommunicator staff, reducing the time available for 911 call handling, training, protocol implementation, and other modernization work.

The City could also conduct a separate competitive solicitation for a call-screening solution. Staff does not recommend this approach because it would delay implementation during a critical period of forward progress in the Emergency Communications Center, including implementation of other consultant-recommended operational and call-processing improvements. Agencies using virtual call-handling tools such as Aurelian or similar products have reported substantial reductions in the volume of administrative and non-emergency calls reaching 911 call takers.

CONTACT PERSON

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Shanalee Gallagher, Principal Program Manager, Fire Department, 510-981-3473 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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

AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC. DBA

AURELIAN FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALL TAKING SOFTWARE
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley Emergency Communications Center provides emergency communications services for the Berkeley Police and Fire Departments and handles approximately 196,000 incoming and outgoing calls annually; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to modernize call handling in the Emergency Communications Center by reducing the number of non-emergency and administrative calls requiring direct attention from telecommunicators, thereby increasing capacity for 911 call handling, training, and implementation of standardized call-processing protocols; and WHEREAS, the Dispatch Needs Assessment prepared by Federal Engineering, Inc. and the subsequent analysis by Mission Critical Partners, LLC identified call-handling modernization as necessary to improve consistency and reduce attrition in the Emergency Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, Aurelian provides non-emergency call automation and assistive call-taking technology that can route callers to appropriate City resources, identify and transfer emergency calls to live telecommunicators, collect information for routine reports and calls for service, and provide real-time support to telecommunicators; and WHEREAS, Insight Public Sector, Inc. provides contract and procurement services for Aurelian and was selected through a competitively solicited procurement conducted by Cobb County, Georgia, under OMNIA Partners Contract No. 23-6692, which is available to the City through cooperative purchasing; and
WHEREAS, use of the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing agreement allows the City to utilize competitively established pricing and contract terms while avoiding the time and administrative expense of conducting a duplicative solicitation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or their designee is authorized to enter into a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for non-emergency call taking software for the Emergency Communications Center and services using the cooperative purchasing organization Omnia Partners Contract No. 23-6692-03. The contract base period will begin on December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, and will not exceed $197,642.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total cost, covering the period from December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, will not exceed $197,642. All funds required to pay for this contract will be paid for by funding sources that include but are not limited to Measure FF (Fire & Emergency Services, 2020)

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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
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Director, Health, Housing & Community Services Subject: Contract No. 104289-1 Amendment: Jackson & Coker for Locum Tenens Psychiatrists

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend Contract No. 104289-1 to add $400,000 and for a not to exceed amount of $1,814,480. The term of the contract remains the same ending on June 30, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funds for the scope of work in the amount of $400,000 are currently available in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget in Health (Short/Doyle) Fund 316.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
This service provides a safety net for consumers when the Mental Health Division’s Adult Mental Health Clinic experiences a shortage of staff allowed to prescribe medication. This contract will allow intermittent usage of locum tenens medication services through Jackson & Coker Locum Tenens, LLC to ensure clients have access to medication. Locum tenens are licensed and qualified Psychiatrists or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who have a temporary placement at the contracting facility.

A new Request for Proposals (RFP) for locum tenens psychiatry services will be processed during the second quarter of FY 2027. City Council previously approved Resolution No. 72,032-N.S., which laid out a plan to complete an RFP before the end of FY 2026, however, due to subsequent noticing requirements outlined in Government Code Section 3504.1 as amended by AB 339 involved detailed discussions with labor unions which did not conclude until June 2026. The current objective is to amend this contract to provide necessary services throughout the RFP process.

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BACKGROUND
The Mental Health Division has experienced great difficulty in filling vacant positions for staff who can prescribe psychiatric medications. Due to a variety of factors, including the Medi-Cal expansion through the Affordable Care Act, an existing shortage of psychiatrists in the region has been greatly exacerbated. By contracting with a locum tenens, the City is able to provide constant services when there is staffing turnover, long term vacancies or additional short-term staffing needs.

Hourly rates for locum tenens psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners have increased significantly in recent years, due to the staffing shortages throughout the region. This contract ensures the City will provide quality mental health care when there are staffing vacancies. The clear desire is to have career staff working in the clinic, but locum tenens capacity is needed to continue to serve our clients with medication during potential vacancies. This contract will provide sufficient funds to ensure that there will be no interruption in medication services.

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
Jackson & Coker offers locum tenens that provide psychiatric prescriber services to Medi-Cal, uninsured, disenfranchised, and underserved populations. These services are necessary for the provision of behavioral health treatment provided by the City. These services will only be utilized during staff shortages and are not a replacement of permanent staffing.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The City is required to provide necessary medication prescription and monitoring services for individuals with mental illness. A shorter contract period and a smaller amount of funding were considered, but this would require the Mental Health Division to return with more frequent amendments to this contract over time.

CONTACT PERSON
Jeffrey Buell, Manager of Mental Health Services, HHCS, (510) 981-7682 Conor Murphy, Associate Management Analyst, HHCS, (510) 981-7611 Attachments:
1: Resolution

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

CONTRACT NO. 104289-1 AMENDMENT: JACKSON & COKER FOR LOCUM

TENENS PSYCHIATRISTS
WHEREAS, Berkeley Mental Health (“BMH”) Division has a successful partnership with Jackson & Coker Locum Tenens, LLC (“J&C”), providing locums tenens psychiatry services for BBH clients; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley entered into Contract No. 104289-1 with J&C on March 17, 2015, for an expenditure contract limit not to exceed $24,900, in order to provide locums tenens psychiatric services including necessary medication prescribing and attempting to fill staff vacancies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley amended Contract No. 104289-1 with J&C on June 19, 2015, for an expenditure contract limit not to exceed $49,900, in order to provide ongoing locums tenens psychiatric services when recruitment efforts did not lead to permanent staffing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley amended Contract No. 104289-1 with J&C on July 24, 2015, for an expenditure contract limit not to exceed $99,900, in order to provide ongoing locums tenens psychiatric services due to continued staff vacancies and expenditures approaching the prior contract limit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley amended Contract No. 104289-1 with J&C on August 24, 2016, for an expenditure contract limit not to exceed $174,900, in order to provide ongoing locums tenens psychiatric services due to continued staff vacancies and expenditures approaching the prior contract limit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley amended Contract No. 104289-1 with J&C on January 2, 2018, for an expenditure contract limit not to exceed $400,000, in order to provide ongoing locums tenens psychiatric services due to continued staff vacancies and expenditures approaching the prior contract limit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley amended Contract No. 104289-1 with J&C on August 9, 2022, for an expenditure contract limit not to exceed $964,480, in order to provide ongoing locums tenens psychiatric services due to continued staff vacancies and expenditures approaching the prior contract limit; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Berkeley approved amending Contract No. 104289- 1 with J&C via Resolution 72,032-N.S. on November 18, 2025, for an expenditure contract limit not to exceed $1,414,480, in order to provide ongoing locum tenens psychiatric services due to continued staff vacancies and expenditures approaching the prior contract limit; and
WHEREAS, this contract is exempt from the noticing requirements set forth in Government Code Section 3504.1; and

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WHEREAS, funds are currently available in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget in Health (Short/Doyle) Fund 316.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute a contract amendment to add $400,000 with Jackson & Coker Locum Tenens, LLC for locum tenens psychiatrists through June 30, 2027, for a total amount not to exceed $1,814,480. A record signature copy of said contract to be on file with the Office of the City Clerk.

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Item Removed From
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City Manager.

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

City Clerk Department
2180 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-6900
The City of Berkeley, City Council’s Website
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council

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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
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation & Waterfront Subject: Donation: Memorial Bench at Berkeley Marina in memory of Clarence and Loreina Fuller

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Clarence and Loreina Fuller.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The value of a single bench and memorial plaque is $3,400, which covers the purchasing and installation costs performed by the City. The cash donation will be deposited into Marina Fund donation revenue budget code 608-52-544-591-0000-000- 000-481110 and will be appropriated in FY 2027.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The family of Clarence and Loreina Fuller wishes to donate a memorial bench in their memory to be placed at the Berkeley Marina with a cash donation of $3,400. Per the City’s Park Bench Donation Policy, individuals may donate memorial benches to the City’s parks in selected locations, subject to the approval of the Director of the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department, and pay for all associated costs, subject to Council disclosure and approval of the gift donation. The Director has determined that the proposed donation complies with the City’s Bench Donation Policy as described in Resolution No. 64,148-N.S. and has approved the donation, subject to Council approval.

BACKGROUND
Benches are placed throughout the City in accordance with the City’s Park Bench Donation Policy approved by Council on July 22, 2008 (Resolution No. 64,148-N.S.).

The City’s Open Governance Ordinance (OGO) requires City Council disclosure and approval of any gift to the City in excess of $1,000 (BMC Section 2.06.150, Ord. 7,166- N.S.)

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACT
The City’s vendor for benches, Dumor, Inc., makes its priority to purchase only sustainably-harvested wood derived from stringently-regulated timber source locations, including California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. This policy reduces solid waste volumes in landfills, helps conserve natural resources and limits the environmental effects resulting from the extraction of virgin materials. The benches therefore comply with the City’s environmentally preferable purchasing policy, specifically section 3.7 Forest Conservation.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City’s Parks Donation Policy provides a mechanism whereby families can donate a memorial bench that both honors a family member and provides the public with a needed amenity.

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, 510-981-6700
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. -N.S.

DONATION: MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE BERKELEY MARINA IN MEMORY OF

CLARENCE AND LOREINA FULLER
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2008, Council adopted the Park Bench Donation Policy (Resolution No. 64,148-N.S.); and
WHEREAS, the City’s Open Governance Ordinance (OGO) requires City Council disclosure and approval of any gift to the City in excess of $1,000 (BMC Section

2.06.150, Ord. 7,166-N.S.); and
WHEREAS, the family of Clarence and Loreina Fuller wishes to donate a memorial bench in their memory to be placed at the Berkeley Marina with a cash donation of $3,400; and
WHEREAS, per the City’s Park Bench Donation Policy, individuals may donate memorial benches to the City’s parks in selected locations, subject to the approval of the Director of the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department, and pay for all associated costs, subject to Council disclosure and approval of the gift donation; and WHEREAS, the Director has determined that the proposed donation complies with City’s Bench Donation Policy as described in Resolution No. 64,148-N.S. and has approved the proposed donation; and
WHEREAS, the cash donation will be deposited into Marina Fund donation revenue budget code 608-52-544-591-0000-000-000-481110 and will be appropriated in FY 2027.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Clarence and Loreina Fuller is hereby accepted.

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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at Berkeley Waterfront Park at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Mary & Bob Rubenstein.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The family of Mary & Bob Rubenstein wishes to donate a memorial bench in their memory to be placed at the Berkeley Marina with a cash donation of $3,400. Per the City’s Park Bench Donation Policy, individuals may donate memorial benches to the City’s parks in selected locations, subject to the approval of the Director of the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department, and pay for all associated costs, subject to Council disclosure and approval of the gift donation. The Director has determined that the proposed donation complies with the City’s Bench Donation Policy as described in Resolution No. 64,148-N.S. and has approved the donation, subject to Council approval.

BACKGROUND
Benches are placed throughout the City in accordance with the City’s Park Bench Donation Policy approved by Council on July 22, 2008 (Resolution No. 64,148-N.S.).

The City’s Open Governance Ordinance (OGO) requires City Council disclosure and approval of any gift to the City in excess of $1,000 (BMC Section 2.06.150, Ord. 7,166- N.S.)

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CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, 510-981-6700
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. -N.S.

DONATION: MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE BERKELEY MARINA IN MEMORY OF

MARY & BOB RUBENSTEIN
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2008, Council adopted the Park Bench Donation Policy (Resolution No. 64,148-N.S.); and
WHEREAS, the City’s Open Governance Ordinance (OGO) requires City Council disclosure and approval of any gift to the City in excess of $1,000 (BMC Section

2.06.150, Ord. 7,166-N.S.); and
WHEREAS, the family of Mary & Bob Rubenstein wishes to donate a memorial bench in their memory to be placed at the Berkeley Marina with a cash donation of $3,400; and WHEREAS, per the City’s Park Bench Donation Policy, individuals may donate memorial benches to the City’s parks in selected locations, subject to the approval of the Director of the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department, and pay for all associated costs, subject to Council disclosure and approval of the gift donation; and WHEREAS, the Director has determined that the proposed donation complies with City’s Bench Donation Policy as described in Resolution No. 64,148-N.S. and has approved the proposed donation; and
WHEREAS, the cash donation will be deposited into Marina Fund donation revenue budget code 608-52-544-591-0000-000-000-481110 and will be appropriated in FY 2027.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Mary & Bob Rubenstein is hereby accepted.

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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
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Subject: Grant Application: The 2026 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) grant program of the California Division of Boating & Waterways

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to 1) Submit a grant application to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) 2025 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) grant program for the removal and disposal of anticipated abandoned vessels located at the Berkeley Marina; 2) Accept the grant; 3) Execute any amendments; and 4) Authorize a local match contribution of $5,000.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The cost to remove and dispose of abandoned and derelict vessels at the Berkeley Marina through FY2026 is estimated at $95,000. The Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department submitted a grant application to the DBW 2026 SAVE grant program in the amount of $95,000 for this work. The awarded amount is $50,000, and a local match of $5,000 (10% of award) is required. Funding for the local match will be recommended for appropriation through the second amendment to the appropriation ordinance in the Marina Fund (608). The grant funds will be deposited in the Boating and Waterways Fund (Fund 608-52-545-000-0000-000-472-612990).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Each year, approximately ten (10) vessels get abandoned by their owners at the Berkeley Marina because they lack funds to repair the vessels or they lack funds to pay for their dockage fees. Due to the age and neglect of the vessels, they have no value, are not sea-worthy, and are likely to sink. These vessels occupy slips in the Berkeley Marina that could otherwise be used to generate dockage revenue for the City, and these vessels are a visual blight on our Marina and harm our reputation. This new round of funding will assist us as we work to keep our docks clear of derelict vessels in the coming year, and build upon the progress we make in removing derelict vessels via previous SAVE Grants.

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

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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
Responsibility for derelict and abandoned vessels, unfortunately, often falls on public agencies. Over time, the City has been awarded the following SAVE grants to remove derelict vessels:
 In 2020, the Berkeley Marina was awarded a SAVE grant for $130,000 and removed 25 derelict vessels.
 In late 2020, the Berkeley Marina was awarded a SAVE grant for $42,000 and removed eight derelict vessels.
 In late 2021, the Berkeley Marina was awarded a SAVE grant for $42,000 and removed seven vessels.
 In late 2022, the Berkeley Marina was awarded a SAVE grant for $60,000 and removed 16 vessels.
 In late 2023, the Berkeley Marina was awarded a SAVE grant for $60,000 and removed 16 vessels.
 In late 2024, the Berkeley Marina was awarded a SAVE grant for $50,000 and removed nine vessels.
 In late 2025, the Berkeley Marina was awarded another grant for $10,000 and removed one vessel.

For the past 20 years, the Division of Boating and Waterways has provided grant funding assistance to public agencies throughout California, including the City of Berkeley, to properly remove, store, and dispose of abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled vessels or any other partially submerged objects that pose a substantial hazard to navigation, from navigable waterways or adjacent public property, or private property with the landowner’s consent.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Derelict, abandoned, and sunken vessels pose a navigational and environmental hazard to the waters of the Bay (e.g., they can leak oil fuel, oil coolant, paints and solvents, sanitary waste, etc.) Removal and proper disposal of these vessels contributes to the improvement to the health of the Bay waters.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City’s Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department has the primary responsibility for removing derelict and abandoned vessels from local waters. SAVE grants allow the City to substantially leverage our existing funding to safely remove potential environmental and navigational hazards from our waters. The swift removal of derelict vessels from our Marina via SAVE Funds prevents the accumulation of such vessels on our docks improves the attractiveness of the Berkeley Marina to existing and prospective slip holders. This project advances the Strategic Plan goal to provide state- of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None

CONTACT PERSON
Sean Crothers, Waterfront Supervisor, 981-6744
Attachments:
1: Resolution

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GRANT APPLICATION: SURRENDERED AND ABANDONED VESSEL EXCHANGE (SAVE) GRANT PROGRAM OF THE STATE DIVISION OF BOATING AND

WATERWAYS
WHEREAS, Each year, approximately ten (10) vessels get abandoned by their owners at the Berkeley Marina because they lack funds to repair the vessels or they lack funds to pay for their dockage fees. Due to the age and neglect of the vessels, they have no value, are not sea-worthy, and are likely to sink. These vessels occupy slips in the Berkeley Marina that could otherwise be used to generate dockage revenue for the City, and these vessels are a visual blight on our Marina and harm our reputation; and WHEREAS, responsibility for abandoned vessels, unfortunately, often falls on public agencies. For the past 20 years, the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has provided grants to public agencies, including the City of Berkeley, to remove, store, and dispose of abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled water vessels or any other partially submerged objects that pose a substantial hazard to navigation, from navigable waterways or adjacent public property, or private property with the landowner's consent; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Parks, Recreation and Waterfront (PRW) Department has the primary responsibility for removing derelict and abandoned vessels from local waters.

By applying for SAVE grants, the City is able to substantially leverage our existing funding for these projects, and safely remove potential environmental and navigational hazards from our waters; and
WHEREAS, the cost to remove and dispose of ten (10) abandoned and derelict vessels at the Berkeley Marina through FY2026 is estimated at $95,000. The PRW Department submitted a grant application to the DBW 2026 SAVE grant program in the amount of $95,000 for this work. DBW awarded $50,000, and a local match of $5,000 (10% of award) is required. Funding for the local match will be recommended for appropriation through the second amendment to the appropriation ordinance in the Marina Fund (Fund 608). The grant funds will be deposited in the Boating and Waterways Fund (Fund 608-52-545-000-0000-000-472-612990).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee is authorized to 1) submit a grant application to the California Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 SAVE grant program for $95,000; 2) accept the grant; 3) execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments; and 4) the City Council authorizes the implementation of the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses, including $5,000 in local match from the Marina Fund, subject to securing the grant. A record signature copy of said agreements and any amendments to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jennifer A. Louis, Chief of Police
Subject: Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the 2026-2027 “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)" Grant

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept the "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)" grant and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with the California Office of Traffic Safety. This OTS grant is $200,000 for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, which corresponds to Federal Fiscal Year 2027.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total of this project will not exceed $200,000. Grant revenues will be deposited into budget code 309-71-703-812-0000-000-000-431110- to fully offset associated expenditures. The STEP grant will fund overtime, related benefits, equipment purchases, and training costs, thereby reducing additional General Fund obligations.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Securing OTS grant funding is a Strategic Plan Priority Project that advances the City’s goal of fostering a resilient, safe, connected, and prepared community.

The Traffic Bureau within the Berkeley Police Department is currently staffed by two motor officers, one traffic data analyst, one Sergeant, and one Lieutenant. Motor officers are responsible for injury-collision investigations and traffic enforcement; however, their availability is often limited due to ancillary duties and ongoing personnel shortages within the Operations/Patrol Division.

OTS grant funding strengthens the City’s traffic-safety initiatives by enabling both patrol and motor officers to address critical traffic safety concerns—most notably impaired driving—outside of their regularly scheduled duties. In addition to enhancing impaired-driving enforcement, the grant supports leadership development and specialized training in traffic safety and DUI/impaired-driving enforcement. Collectively, these improvements bolster the department’s mission to promote public safety for all roadway users.

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Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety Grant for the 2026 STEP Grant CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026

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BACKGROUND
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) rankings place the City of Berkeley number one for seven of the last eight years in pedestrian and bicycle related injury collisions when compared to sixty-two other cities with similar populations. Each year, hundreds of people are injured in traffic collisions in Berkeley. The City also consistently ranks high in total fatal and injury collisions, hit-and-run injury collisions, speed-related collisions, nighttime collisions, and motorcycle-involved collisions. With assistance from the 2027 Office of Traffic Safety Grant, the department will continue our efforts to reduce the number of community members injured in collisions —whether they walk, roll, drive, bike, or ride a motorcycle in our city.

In 2023, OTS data shows Berkeley ranked:
• 1st out of 62 cities for injury collisions involving pedestrians • 2nd out of 62 cities for collisions involving bicyclists • 3rd out of 62 cities for collisions involving pedestrians age 65+ • 8th out of 62 cities for collisions involving motorcyclists Based on these rankings, Berkeley remains one of the most dangerous cities in California for pedestrians or bicyclists.

Between 2015 through 2025, The City experienced 34 fatal auto collisions. Of these fatalities, 20 involved pedestrians, 4 involved bicyclists, and 4 involved drugs or alcohol as contributing factor.

The OTS Grant directly aligns with the City Council’s Vision Zero Program, which aims to eliminate severe and fatal traffic injuries. The grant supports two of Vision Zero’s three core tenets: Public Awareness/Education and Traffic Enforcement. Public awareness efforts include social media messaging, departmental updates, and direct engagement with community members in the field and at public meetings. Traffic enforcement is conducted through data-driven strategies focused on primary collision factor violations in areas where they are most likely to occur. Together, these efforts strengthen Berkeley’s commitment to roadway safety and injury prevention.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The City of Berkeley continues to have one of the highest bicycle and pedestrian usage rates in the Alameda County. As a result, a significant number of bicyclists and pedestrians regularly share the roadway with motorists. This grant supports the City’s efforts to promote sustainable transportation choices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also advancing the goal of reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities across all modes of transportation.

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Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety Grant for the 2026 STEP Grant CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026

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RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Police Department requests approval of this funding to enhance our current mission of providing a safer environment for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and motorists on all City of Berkeley roadways and highways.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The California Office of Traffic Safety currently provides the only known grant funding specifically to traffic enforcement and related education. If the City were to decline this grant, the Police Department would need to rely on additional General Fund overtime resources to maintain current enforcement and education efforts. Without these grant- supported activities, the overall level of traffic safety in Berkeley could be reduced, potentially increasing the risk of injuries and fatalities for community members.

CONTACT PERSON
Lieutenant Rashawn Cummings, Police Traffic Bureau, (510) 981-5983 Attachments:

Resolution: Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant from The Office of Traffic Safety to Fund Strategies to Reduce the Number of Injuries and Deaths Related to Traffic Collisions in The City of Berkeley

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

SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FROM THE

OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO ADDRESS THE INJURIES AND DEATHS

RELATED TO TRAFFIC COLLISIONS OCCURING IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY WHEREAS, the Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment through law enforcement within the City of Berkeley; and WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has made grant funding available to the Police Department to assist in its mission of increasing traffic safety; and WHEREAS, this grant will provide funding to support efforts to reduce injury and fatal collisions involving pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and motorists on all City of Berkeley roadways and highways; and
WHEREAS, grant revenues will be deposited into budget code 309-71-703-812-0000- 000-000-431110-, in the DUI Enforcement Education Program Fund.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager or designee is authorized to accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant and enter into the resultant grant agreement and any amendments, with the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to fund increased levels of impaired or distracted driving enforcement, nighttime seatbelt enforcement, motorcycle safety enforcement, and educational programs regarding bicycle and pedestrian collisions, in the amount of $200,000 for the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jamie Parks, Director, Public Works
Subject: Authorizing the City Manager to submit a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 Grant Application and to execute any resultant Grant Agreement and amendments

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application by November 2, 2026 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 grant for safety improvements to thirty (30) signalized intersections along Shattuck Avenue, University Avenue, Bancroft Way, and Oxford Street; accept the funds; and execute any resultant agreements and amendments.

SUMMARY
On November 2, 2026, the City of Berkeley Public Works Transportation Division will submit a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 grant application to the California Department of Transportation: the Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project. This project proposes to make systemic traffic signal safety improvements at 30 signalized intersections along: Shattuck Avenue between Rose and Ward streets; University Avenue between Milvia and Bonar streets; Bancroft Way between Telegraph Avenue and Fulton Street; and, Oxford Street between Hearst and Center streets.

Proposed improvements include upgrading traffic signal heads and backplates; installing or upgrading smart detection cameras, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), traffic signal cabinets, controllers and related signal hardware; optimizing signal timing and phasing for improved safety and operations; and, implementing protected left-turn phasing at locations where existing left-turn lanes and intersection conditions support the improvement. This technology stack of smart cameras, cabinets, controllers and other hardware will allow electricians to monitor traffic signal operations in real-time, identify and improve traffic management issues, understand road users’ intersection movements, and improve signal timing and safety for people on foot, bicycle, in cars and on public transit.

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Adopt of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a CONSENT CALENDAR Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 Grant October 27, 2026 Application and to execute any resultant Grant Agreement and amendments

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These improvements, along some of the City's busiest transportation corridors, would benefit a broad range of Berkeley road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists, young people, elders, and people with disabilities. The improvements are intended to reduce the potential for severe crashes, improve pedestrian and bicyclist visibility and detection, reduce conflicts between turning drivers and other roadway users, and modernize aging signals, some of which are over 50 years old.

The project would also support the City's Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries by prioritizing safety improvements at locations with documented collision histories and roadway safety needs. All of the proposed locations are on Berkeley’s network of Vision Zero high-injury streets -- these are the 15-percent of Berkeley roads that account for over 80-percent of severe and fatal crashes.

Approximately $370-million in funding is available statewide through Caltrans for HSIP Cycle-13. Approval of the resolution would authorize and support the City's application for HSIP Cycle-13 funding for the proposed traffic signal safety improvement project.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
If the Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project is awarded HSIP Cycle- 13 funding, Caltrans would provide up to $6,335,550 in grant funds, which would be accounted for in the City’s Fund 306-Capital Grants-State. The program requires a 10- percent local match based on the total project cost, resulting in a required City contribution of $703,950. Funding for the local match would be available beginning in Fiscal Year 2028/2029 from Measure FF (Fund 166).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project addresses safety needs at 30 signalized intersections along Shattuck Avenue, University Avenue, Bancroft Way, and Oxford Street. These corridors are major multimodal routes serving pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. They are all designated through Berkeley’s Vision Zero Action Plan as high-injury streets – priority focus areas for safety investments.

Existing conditions vary by location and include aging or outdated signal equipment, limited detection capabilities, signal visibility concerns, turning conflicts, and opportunities to improve signal timing and phasing. Collision history at the project intersections further demonstrates the need for targeted safety improvements.

Without additional investment, many of these safety and operational deficiencies would need to be addressed incrementally or not at all using limited local funding. HSIP Cycle- 13 provides an opportunity to implement coordinated improvements across multiple high-priority corridors and accelerate upgrades intended to reduce fatal and severe- injury collisions.

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BACKGROUND
The Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project is a systemic traffic signal safety project focused on 30 signalized intersections along Shattuck Avenue, University Avenue, Bancroft Way, and Oxford Street. Together, the project locations encompass approximately 4.9-miles of roadway along corridors identified by the City as part of its network of high-injury streets. The project will address recurring intersection crash patterns through targeted improvements to existing traffic signal infrastructure and operations.

The City’s HSIP Cycle-13 grant application safety analysis uses collision data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) and UC Berkeley SafeTREC Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) in combination with estimated crash reduction benefits for various treatments in order to calculate the application’s “Benefit- Cost Ratio”. This ratio is the primary criterion for project funding decisions.

For the five-year period from January 1, 2021 through January 1, 2026, the 30 project intersections experienced 432 reported crashes, including 1 fatal crash, 41 severe-injury crashes, 296 other visible-injury crashes, and 94 complaint-of-pain crashes. This represents 42 fatal or severe-injury crashes at the proposed project locations during the analysis period.

Based on this collision history, staff analysis, and the crash reduction benefits assigned by the HSIP program to various treatments, the project proposes three primary countermeasures: signal hardware, signal timing, and protected left-turn phasing (i.e., dedicated left-turn arrows). These improvements would be applied at locations supported by collision patterns, roadway conditions, existing signal configurations, and engineering analysis rather than applying the same treatment uniformly at every intersection.

Proposed improvements include replacement or installation of signal heads and backplates with retroreflective borders, pedestrian countdown indications, accessible pedestrian signal equipment, smart detection cameras, traffic signal cabinets and controllers, and other related signal hardware. The project would also optimize signal timing and phasing and install protected left-turn phasing and associated equipment at locations where existing left-turn lanes and intersection conditions allow. The HSIP cost estimate currently identifies protected left-turn improvements at 16 intersections, signal hardware improvements at 28 intersections, and signal timing improvements at all 30 project intersections.

The proposed improvements are intended to reduce the frequency and severity of intersection crashes, improve signal visibility and detection, reduce conflicts associated with turning movements, and modernize existing traffic signal infrastructure. By pursuing these improvements through a coordinated, systemic project, the City can address common safety needs across several priority corridors.

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The project is also consistent with the City’s 2020 Vision Zero Action Plan and 2020 Pedestrian Plan, which establish City priorities for reducing fatal and severe-injury collisions and improving pedestrian safety and accessibility throughout Berkeley. The proposed HSIP improvements advance goals in these adopted plans by directing investment toward high-injury corridors and implementing proven signal-related safety countermeasures. The project further supports the City’s broader Vision Zero and Safe System approach by using collision data and engineering analysis to prioritize improvements that reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes.

This Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 Grant Application to fund the Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project advances the Strategic Plan goal to provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project supports the City’s environmental sustainability and climate goals by improving the safety and operation of major multimodal transportation corridors. The Berkeley Climate Action Plan establishes a citywide goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80-percent below 2000 levels by 2050 and identifies public transit, walking, bicycling, and other sustainable mobility options as important components of achieving the City’s climate objectives.

Improving the safety and reliability of the City’s multimodal transportation network supports continued use of walking, bicycling, and public transit as alternatives to single- occupancy vehicle travel. Modernized signal controllers, detection systems, and optimized signal timing can also improve traffic operations by reducing unnecessary delays and vehicle idling. This is consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Bicycle Plan. The City’s current adopted transportation plans identify improving safety and expanding sustainable transportation choices as complementary objectives.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Adoption of the Resolution would allow the City to pursue up to $6,335,550 in HSIP Cycle-13 funding for the Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project. The grant would leverage Measure FF funding for the required local match and allow the City to accelerate safety improvements that would otherwise need to compete for limited local transportation funding.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Staff considered a range of potential transportation safety projects and eligible countermeasures for submission under HSIP Cycle-13 before selecting the Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project. The proposed project was selected because it provides a competitive Benefit-Cost Ratio that maximizes the chance for funding, while addressing safety on multiple high-priority corridors.

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Staff considered implementing these improvements using local funding sources.

However, relying solely on local funds would require the improvements to be phased over a long period of time. HSIP Cycle-13 provides an opportunity to leverage Measure FF funding to deliver a broader package of safety improvements and accelerate implementation of priority traffic signal upgrades.

Council could choose not to adopt the Resolution, in which case the City would forego the opportunity to compete for HSIP Cycle-13 funding for this project.

CONTACT PERSON
Wahid Amiri, Deputy Director, Public Works, 510-981-6396 Mark Helmbrecht, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works (510) 981-6403 Wei Sun, Supervising Transportation Engineer, Public Works (510) 981-6389 Nhat Phan, Associate Transportation Engineer, Public Works (520) 981-5209 Attachments:
1: Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 grant application
2: Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project Map

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###‑N.S.

AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR LOCAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE-13 GRANT FUNDING FOR THE

BERKELEY VISION ZERO SIGNAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (“CALTRANS”), through its Division of Local Assistance, administers California’s local agency share of HSIP funding for eligible roadway safety improvement projects that are identified through crash history, crash potential, crash rates, or other data-supported safety analyses; and

WHEREAS, CALTRANS announced the Local HSIP Cycle-13 Call for Projects on July 1, 2026, with applications due November 2, 2026, and requires applicants to develop projects in accordance with the HSIP Guidelines, Local Roadway Safety Manual for California Local Road Owners, and applicable program requirements; and WHEREAS, the City of Berkeley (“APPLICANT”) proposes to submit an HSIP Cycle-13 grant application for the Berkeley Vision Zero Signal Safety Improvement Project (“PROJECT”), which would implement systemic traffic signal safety improvements at 30 signalized intersections along Shattuck Avenue, University Avenue, Bancroft Way, and Oxford Street; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PROJECT is intended to reduce the frequency and severity of collisions through improvements that include traffic signal hardware upgrades, signal timing and phasing improvements, enhanced detection systems, accessible pedestrians signals, and protected left-turn phasing at locations where existing left-turn lanes and intersection conditions support such improvements; and
WHEREAS, as the Project Sponsor, APPLICANT has the legal authority to apply for funding for PROJECT and plans to submit a HSIP Cycle-13 application (“APPLICATION”) to Caltrans for $6,335,550; and

WHEREAS, there are no legal impediments to APPLICANT applying for funding and there is no active, pending or threatened litigation that may adversely affect the proposed PROJECT or the ability of APPLICANT to deliver such PROJECT; and

WHEREAS, APPLICANT authorizes its City Manager or designee to execute and file an application with Caltrans for discretionary HSIP CYCLE-13 FUNDS for the PROJECT as referenced in this Resolution.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that that City Manager is authorized to file an APPLICATION to Caltrans for funding for the PROJECT; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT hereby confirms that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might in any way adversely affect APPLICANT’s ability to implement and deliver the proposed PROJECT; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT authorizes its City Manager or designee to execute the funding AGREEMENT with Caltrans and all subsequent amendments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT shall provide Caltrans with a fully- executed copy of this Resolution concurrently with submittal of the APPLICATION; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of APPLICANT, by adopting this resolution, hereby confirms that:

1. APPLICANT will commit to implementing the PROJECT as described in the APPLICATION; and

2. APPLICANT will have adequate staffing resources to deliver and complete the PROJECT within the time period identified in the application; and

3. APPLICANT understands it will enter into an AGREEMENT with Caltrans, and will comply with the AGREEMENT’s requirements, including adherence to the completion of the agreed upon project scope, project delivery milestones, funding deadlines, project reporting and deliverable deadlines; and

4. APPLICANT commits to delivering the PROJECT consistently with Caltrans HSIP- Cycle-13 Guidelines and policies; and

5. APPLICANT will commit matching funds as proposed in the APPLICATION against the awarded Caltrans HSIP Cycle-13 FUNDS by phase in the amount(s) of $57,000 for Design (PSE), and $646,950 for construction, anticipated to be from local Measure FF Funds source(s); and
Duly passed and adopted by the Berkeley City Council at the Berkeley City Council meeting held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Berkeley, California by the following votes:

AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNED:
_______________________________
Adena Ishii, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jamie Parks, Director, Public Works
Subject: Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement between the California Department of Transportation and City of Berkeley for the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (PSMA) and any extensions and amendments with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of City improvements installed in the state highway during Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (ACTC) San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project.

SUMMARY
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) is making road safety and mobility improvements on San Pablo Avenue between Heinz Avenue and the Berkeley- Albany border. ACTC’s project is based on approved City plans and extensive community outreach. ACTC is making these improvements at no cost to the City. As a condition of this investment, the City is required commit to maintain these improvements, even though San Pablo Avenue is a state route under the jurisdiction of Caltrans.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The PSMA commits the City to maintain the identified improvements installed along San Pablo Avenue (State Route 123) under ACTC’s San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project. There would be no reimbursement from Caltrans for the City’s efforts on maintaining the items identified in the PSMA such as Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs), pedestrian scale lighting, green bike lane striping, bus shelters, benches, trash cans, and bike racks.

The design and construction of the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project is fully funded by ACTC. The City’s contribution is the commitment to pay for the long- term maintenance of certain improvements installed by the project, through the proposed PSMA. The City funds Public Works maintenance activities from Measure BB, Fund 134, and Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) direct local distribution funds, Fund

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Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a CONSENT CALENDAR Project Specific Maintenance Agreement between the October 27, 2026 California Department of Transportation and City of Berkeley for the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project

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133, and the proposed action will incrementally impact the long-term sustainability of these funds.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
This Project Specific Maintenance Agreement between the California Department of Transportation and City of Berkeley for the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project advances the Strategic Plan goal to provide state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

On November 14, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 71,097-N.S. authorizing the City Manager to direct staff to partner with ACTC on the final design and implementation of the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project. The project will improve transit operations along San Pablo Avenue and safety for bicycle and pedestrian crossings of San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley and Albany.

The project includes bus bulbs and pads, relocating bus stops, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramp and signal upgrades, high-visibility cross walk markings, pedestrian lighting upgrades, new pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs), and new rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs). This segment of the project is on San Pablo Avenue from Heinz Avenue to the Berkeley-Albany border. City streets that connect to San Pablo Avenue will also experience construction-related improvements as part of corner curb ramps and drainage upgrades.

Between 2022 and 2026, staff from Public Works Transportation, Engineering, ADA, Operations and Maintenance, and Zero Waste along with technical advisory committee (TAC) members from the Fire Department, Police Department, and PRW Urban Forestry reviewed design and engineering packages. In May 2026 the City’s TAC completed review of the final design plans, enabling Caltrans to proceed with advertising the project for construction.

ACTC is expected to start construction on the project in spring 2027 and take up to two years to finish.

BACKGROUND
ACTC initiated engagement with the City and Caltrans to improve safety, transit performance, and adding Complete Streets design elements to the San Pablo corridor following adoption of the Countywide Transportation plan in 2020. San Pablo Avenue is on the countywide High Injury Network and identified in the City’s 2020 Vision Zero Action Plan as a high injury street. San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley is in an Equity Priority Community (EPC) and a Priority Development Area (PDA) planned for growth and increased density. All of these factors were considered when Council approved Resolution No 71,097-N.S. on November 14, 2023 authorizing the City Manager to partner with ACTC on the final design and implementation of the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project.

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The project underwent five rounds of review with City staff at various stages of design, and City Council approved the conceptual design for the project in November 2023.

Numerous city departments and divisions within Public Works participated in the review process to ensure that the project fully supports City plans, policies and requirements. The final review was completed in May 2026.

Maintenance, as defined by Caltrans, is the preservation and keeping of right-of-way, and each type of roadway structure safety convenience or device, planting, illumination equipment, and other facility, in the safe and usable condition to which it has been improved or constructed, but does not include reconstruction or other major improvement.

The City and Caltrans have negotiated the terms of the PSMA, but legal review to finalize the agreement remains and is not expected to materially change the terms of the agreement attached to this staff report.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Ongoing maintenance of the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project will help more people move through Berkeley by foot, bicycle, scooter, transit and other low- and no-carbon modes of transportation. Building and maintaining this project supports the City’s adopted Climate Action Plan, which aims to make transit, walking, cycling, and other sustainable mobility modes the primary means of transportation for Berkeley residents and visitors by 2050. This project also supports other City adopted plans, including but not limited to the ADA Transition Plan, Age-Friendly Berkeley Action Plan, Bicycle Plan, Electric Mobility Roadmap, Pedestrian Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
ACTC must obtain an encroachment permit from Caltrans in order to perform construction work in the State’s right of way for the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project, and Caltrans requires that a PSMA be executed prior to issuing the encroachment permit.

Therefore, in order to proceed with construction, Council needs to authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations and execute the PSMA with Caltrans to maintain the project improvements installed in the state highway.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Council could not to authorize execution of a PSMA and ACTC would need to cancel implementation of San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project. Public Works staff have reviewed and limited the City’s commitments in the PSMA to only non-standard features to support safe walking, biking, and transit use along the corridor.

CONTACT PERSON
Mark Helmbrecht, Transportation Manager, Public Works Department, (510) 981-6403 Eric Anderson, Principal Planner, Public Works Department, (510) 981-7062

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Catherine Clark, Associate Planner, Public Works Department, (510) 981-7776 Attachments:
1: Resolution
2: Draft Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (PSMA)

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

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROJECT

SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY OF BERKELEY FOR THE SAN

PABLO AVENUE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (ACTC) funding and construction of the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project will improve safety and accessibility for people walking, biking and taking transit along the busy San Pablo Avenue corridor between Heinz Avenue and the jurisdictional boundary of Berkeley and Albany; and
WHEREAS, this project includes improvements within the State of California right of way on Highway 123 (San Pablo Avenue); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requires ACTC to apply for an encroachment permit prior to performing any work within the State right of way; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans requires the execution of a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (PSMA) for maintenance of local improvements within State highways such as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, pedestrian hybrid beacons, green bikeway pavement markings, pedestrian scale lighting, benches, trash receptacles, bus shelters, and bike racks as a precondition to issuing an encroachment permit; and WHEREAS, the City receives Measure BB and Alameda County Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) funds to support paying for maintenance of local transportation improvements; and
WHEREAS, City staff and Caltrans have negotiated the terms of a PSMA and the final legal reviews are not anticipated to materially change the nature of the negotiated agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Berkeley authorizes the City Manager to finalize negotiations and execute a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (PSMA) and any extensions and amendments with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of specific identified improvements constructed during the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project. A record signature copy of the PSMA will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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ALAMEDA
1DATE: 08/21/26
R YAN J. DO LE

NO SCALE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY
OF LICENSE AS SPECIFIED IN THE "NOTICE TO BIDDERS."

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL POSSESS THE CLASS (OR CLASSES)

L A ST R E V ISION
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11:37
x
ST A TE ST ANDA R D S AND PR A C T IC E S AND T HA T TE C HN IC A L OV E R SIGH T W A S PE R FO R M E D .

A PP R OV E D A S T O IM PA C T ON ST A TE FA C IL IT IE S AND C ON FO R M AN C E W IT H A PP L IC A B LE x
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IS IN INCHES
0 2 31
PROJECT NUMBER & PHASEUNIT 0000

PROJECT ID
CONTRACT No.
x
04-2Y3014
0423000094
04230000941
Dist
04 Ala
COUNTY
123

ROUTE TOTAL PROJECT

POST MILES
No.

SHEET
SHEETS
20 TOTAL
04-Ala-123 PM 2.0-4.2

12.0/5.2
08-21-26
110110 150 200 250 300 350 3 8 7

BERKELEY PROJECT LOCATION
EXHIBIT "A"

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AS PH
ASPH
CO NC
AS PH
AS PH
210 2151 2 3 4
04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
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R
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PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea001.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W

BERKELEY
H E IN Z A ve
R
U
SS
ELL

S
t
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN ESB
NB
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
LEGEND:
2 EXHIBIT "A"

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CO NC
ASPH
CONC
AS PH
CO NC

AS PH AS PH AS PH
AS PH
2206 7 8 9 1
04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea002.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
O
R
E
GON

S
t
G
R
AY
S
ON

S
t

BERKELEY
"S PA" LINE
NB NB
SB
SB
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
LEGEND:
3 TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

BENCH - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY
EXHIBIT "A"

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220+00
220+00
ASPH
CO NC
AS PH
2252 3 4 6 7
04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea003.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W

BERKELEY
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
W
A
R
D

S
t
D
E
RB
Y

S
t
P
A
R
D
EE

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
SB
NB
SB
NB
R/W

R/W R/W
R/W
LEGEND:
4 TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY
EXHIBIT "A"

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ASPH
AS PH
ASPH
AS PH
CO NC
AS PH
AS PH
2308 9 1 2 3
04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea004.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W

BERKELEY
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
C
A
R
L
ET
ON

S
t
C
A
R
LET
ON

S
t
P
A
R
K
E
R

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
5 BIKE RACK - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

BIKE RACK - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY
EXHIBIT "A"

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea005.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
AS PH
ASPH
C
P

AS PH AS PH
2354 6 7 8

BERKELEY
B
L
AK
E

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W

R/W R/W
R/W
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
6 BIKE RACK - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

BUS SHE L T ER - M AINTAINED BY LOCAL A GENCY

BIKE RACK - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea006.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
ASPH

AS PH AS PH
ASPH
AS PH
CO NC
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
2409 1 2 3 4

BERKELEY
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave "S PA" LINE
W
a
y
D
W
IGH
T

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
D
W
IGH
T

W
a
y
LEGEND:
7 TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

BUS SHELTER - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

BIKE RACK - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea007.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
CO NC
ASPH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
CO NC
AS PH
245 2506 7 8 9SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
C
HANN
ING

W
a
y
C
HANN
ING

W
a
y
C
HAU
C
E
R

S
t

BERKELEY
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W

R/W R/W
R/W
NB
SB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
8 - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

NEW PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON

BY LOCAL AGENCY

BENCH - MAINTAINED

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
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R
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PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
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D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

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RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
AS PH
ASPH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
2607 8 9 1SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
A
LL
S
T
ON

W
a
y
A
LL
S
T
ON

W
a
y

BERKELEY
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
9

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
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G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
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21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
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COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

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USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
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RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
AS PH
AS PH
2652 3 4 6 7

BERKELEY
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
C
O
W
P
E
R

S
t
ADD
IS
ON

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB NB
SB
LEGEND:
10 AGENCY

BIKE RACK - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL

BIKE RACK - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

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RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
CO NC
DP
DP
AS PH
AS PH
A
SP
H
AS PH
2708 9 1 2 3SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
UN
IV
E
R
S
IT
Y

A
v
e
UN
IV
E
R
S
IT
Y

A
v
e

BERKELEY
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W

R/W R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
11 AGENCY

MAINTAINED BY LOCAL

TRASHCAN -
AGENCY

MAINTAINED BY LOCAL

BUS SHELTER -
AGENCY

MAINTAINED BY LOCAL

BIKE RACK -

BUS SHELTER - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY
AGENCY

MAINTAINED BY LOCAL

TRASHCAN -

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

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R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

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THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
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USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
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RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
DIRT
ASPH
AS PH
AS PH
DP
ASPH
CO NC
2754 6 7 8SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
H
E
A
R
S
T

A
v
e
H
E
A
R
S
T

A
v
e

BERKELEY
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
12

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ASPH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
ASPH
ASPH
CO NC
AS PH
2809 1 2 3 4
04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea012.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave

BERKELEY
D
EL
A
W
A
R
E

S
t
D
EL
A
W
A
R
E

S
t
F
R
AN
C
IS
C
O

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
13 BIKE RACKS - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY
EXHIBIT "A"

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AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
ASPH
AS PH
285 2906 7 8 9
04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:05
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea013.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
SA N PABLO Ave
V
IR
G
IN
IA

S
t
V
IR
G
IN
IA

S
t

BERKELEY
"S PA" LINE
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
LEGEND:
14 EXHIBIT "A"

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:06
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea014.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
A
SP
H
AS PH
ASPH
AS PH
A
SP
HAS PH
ASPH
AS PH
2951 2 3 4SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave

BERKELEY
C
E
DA
R

S
t
C
E
DA
R

S
t
HO
P
K
IN
S

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
N 13°13'42.40" W 11777.14'
LEGEND:
15 TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:06
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea015.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
ASPH
ASPH
AS PH
AS PH
AS PH
3006 7 8 9 1

BERKELEY
SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave
J
ON
E
S

S
t
J
ON
E
S

S
t
P
AG
E

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
16

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04 Ala
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
SUITE 300
4637 CHABOT DRIVE

KIMLEY-HORN
123
R YAN J. DO LE

C ONN E R L 'HO MM E D IE U
Oakland, CA 94607
Suite 800
1111 Broadway

ALAMEDA CTC

JA SON VA LE N C IA

2.0/5.1
x
x
x
x
x
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

L A ST R E V ISION

ST A TE O F C A L IFO R N IA - D E PA R T M E N T O F T R AN SP O R T A T ION No.

Exp.

CIVIL
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
E
D

PROFESSIONA L
E
N
G
I
N
E
E
R

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
T IM E PL O TTE D =>
DA TE PL O TTE D =>
11:06
21-AUG -2026

C H E C K E D B Y

D E SIGN E D B Y

C A L C U L A TE D - R E V ISE D B Y

DA TE R E V ISE D

PLANS APPROVAL DATE
DATE

C ON SU LT AN T FUN C T IONA L SU PE R V ISO R
R
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS
R
00-00-00
USERNAME => Nolan.Martin
DGN FILE => ea016.dgn

RELATIVE BORDER SCALE

IS IN INCHES
0 1 2 3
UNIT 0000 PROJECT NUMBER & PHASE 0425000024BORDER LAST REVISED 7/2/2010 PHASE "1"

BUS SHELTER
LEGEND:

Ala
Dist COUNTY ROUTE POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS
12304 20

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BERKELEY

2.0/5.2

RECTANGULAR-RAPID FLASHING BEACON

BIKEWAY - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

UNSHELTERED ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL BY STATESTATE R/W
EXHIBIT "A"
AS PH
ASPH
AS PH

AS PH CONC
AS PH
AS PH
3052 3 4 6 7SR-1 2 3
SA N PABLO Ave

BERKELEY
C
A
M
EL
IA

S
t
C
A
M
EL
IA

S
t
"S PA" LINE

M A T C H L IN E

M A T C H L IN E
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
SB
NB
SB
NB
LEGEND:
17 TRASHCAN - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

NEW PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON - MAINTAINED BY LOCAL AGENCY

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jamie Parks, Director, Public Works
Subject: Contract No. 32300096 Amendment: SCS Engineers for Landfill Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring Services

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300096 with SCS Engineers for maintenance, monitoring, and compliance services related to the closed landfill, increasing the contract amount by $1,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,678,022.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding for this amendment in the amount of $1,600,000 is available in FY 2027 in the Zero Waste Fund (601).

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City relies on the resources and expertise of qualified consultants to maintain the landfill gas collection and flare system at the closed landfill located at the park at the Berkeley Waterfront, and to monitor surface and subsurface conditions at the closed landfill in compliance with regulatory agencies.

The current contract with SCS Engineers ("SCS") for landfill post-closure maintenance, monitoring, and compliance services was authorized by Council on September 20, 2022 by Resolution No. 70,532-N.S. The contract was originally executed for a term of January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Amendments to the current contract were authorized by Council on May 14, 2024 by Resolution No. 71,330-N.S and on July 29, 2025 by Resolution No. 71,917-N.S. increasing the contract amount to an amount not to exceed $4,078,022. The amended contract amount provides for routine maintenance and Abatement Order compliance services through October 2026.

The amendments were triggered by a series of Notices of Violations (“NOVs”) issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board to the City, preparations for a variance request to BAAQMD for these violations, and a subsequent hearing with the BAAQMD Hearing Board. Following the hearing, the BAAQMD denied the City’s variance request and issued an Abatement Order (Order). The order mandated

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compliance actions and conditions beyond routine monitoring and maintenance activities that City staff can accomplish.

Additional contract authority is required to extend routine maintenance and monitoring services and additional year of Abatement Order related compliance monitoring through the extended contract deadline of June 30, 2027, perform one-time permitting and construction tasks identified during previous Abatement Order required investigatory work, and to perform tasks required to fulfill the City's Work Plan to address elevated leachate levels, which was approved in January 2026.

Along with Abatement Order work, routine maintenance and monitoring activities continue to be required for the closed landfill to complete routine compliance tasks and regulatory submittals.

These actions and improvements are estimated to require $1,600,000 in additional funding through the end of Fiscal Year 27.

The services provided by the SCS contract support the Strategic Plan goal of providing state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

BACKGROUND
The park at the Berkeley Waterfront is located at the Berkeley Marina on the site of the former ninety-acre Berkeley Landfill. The park has been open to the public for recreational use since 1991. BAAQMD issued the City of Berkeley an operations permit for a Landfill Post Closure Monitoring and Maintenance Program to monitor and maintain the landfill gas collection system, groundwater wells, leachate wells, and other surface and subsurface conditions in accordance with Air District, CalRecycle and State Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations. Landfill post-closure compliance services will be required for a forty to fifty-year period before the site can be deemed permanently closed.

Beginning on November 22, 2021, BAAQMD issued a series of NOVs related to non- compliant operation of the landfill gas collection system. On February 6, 2024, BAAQMD voted to issue an Abatement Order which requires the City to take a series of compliance actions to bring the closed landfill to full compliance. Actions include locating missing gas collection wells, testing, repairs of the gas collection system; and the development and implementation of a process to identify any gas seeping offsite.

In addition to the Abatement Order, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) issued various requirements for the City for radiological testing at the closed landfill and reports summarizing the testing results and a requirement to address elevated leachate levels in the subsurface gas collection system. The radiological testing requirements are based on a January 18, 2024 letter from the RWQCB indicated that industrial waste materials from the Stauffer Chemical Company (later known as Zeneca) Richmond Plant may have been disposed at the former landfill between 1960 and 1971. The requirement to address elevated leachate levels is a result

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of an October 3, 2024, letter from RWQCB indicating that leachate must be collected and removed from the gas wells to allow proper function of the gas collection and flare system.

This contract is exempt from AB 339, which requires noticing of contract work to local public employee unions. Section 3504.1 of the California Government code explicitly states in Section 1(d) (1), that AB 339 does not apply to the contracting of services related to, “…the planning, design, administration, oversight, review, or delivery of public works, …or other infrastructure projects subject to adopted uniform codes or standards.”

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Hiring SCS to continue providing landfill post-closure engineering services will help ensure that greenhouse gases that are emanating from the closed landfill are captured and incinerated before entering the atmosphere.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The services requested are required to comply with the landfill post-closure operations permit and the Abatement Order. Continuing with the same contractor ensures ongoing compliance measures are uninterrupted and consistent. SCS has familiarity with the site conditions and operations and has long served as the primary contractor for the City’s closed landfill. Their historic familiarity with both the site and the requirements of the Abatement Order means that amending their current contract will allow for uninterrupted work towards completion of all regulatory compliance tasks at the closed landfill. The City lacks the in-house expertise or resources needed to fulfill these obligations.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
No alternative action was considered since compliance with federal, state, and regional regulatory requirements is mandatory.

CONTACT PERSON
Wahid Amiri, Deputy Director, Public Works, (510) 981-6396 Pejman Mehrfar, City Engineer, Public Works, (510) 981-6439 Ricardo Salcedo, Supervising Civil Engineer, (510) 981-6407 Attachments:
1: Resolution – Amendment to Contract with SCS Engineers

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

CONTRACT NO. 32300096 AMENDMENT: SCS ENGINEERS
WHEREAS, the City is required to maintain the landfill gas collection and flare system at the Park at the Berkeley Waterfront, as well as monitor surface and subsurface conditions at the closed landfill, in accordance with a post-closure permit issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (“Air District”); and
WHEREAS, the City does not have the resources or expertise to fulfill the obligations of the landfill post-closure permit and requires the services of qualified firms to fulfill these obligations; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the City released a Request for Qualifications (Specification No. 22-11521-C) seeking firms to provide professional services for the landfill post-closure maintenance and monitoring project at the Park and SCS Engineers was determined to be the best qualified bidders; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, by Resolution No. 70,532-N.S., the City Council authorized Contract No. 32300096 with SCS Engineers for landfill post-closure maintenance and monitoring, in an amount not to exceed $714,022 for the contract period of January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, an Abatement Order was issued for the closed landfill by the Air District on February 16, 2024, which mandates compliance actions and conditions beyond routine monitoring and maintenance activities; and various orders have been issued by The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) requiring testing, reporting, and other work beyond routine monitoring; and WHEREAS, additional contract authority was required to continue compliance with routine monitoring and maintenance activities, as well as the orders set forth by BAAQMD; and
WHEREAS, contract amendments with SCS Engineers (“SCS”) for landfill post-closure maintenance, monitoring, and Abatement Order compliance services were authorized by Council on May 14, 2024 by Resolution No. 71,330-N.S. and on July 29, 2025 by Resolution No. 71,917-N.S, increasing the contract to an amount not to exceed $4,078,022; and
WHEREAS, the contract was extended by the City Manager to June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City must continue to perform routine maintenance and monitoring tasks as well as continue working towards completion of tasks related to the Abatement Order and various orders issued by the RWQCB; and
WHEREAS, these actions are estimated to require $1,600,000 of additional funding over the remainder of the contract term; and

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WHEREAS, $1,600,000 is available in FY 2027 in the Zero Waste Fund (601).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300096 with SCS Engineers for continuing engineering, monitoring, maintenance, and compliance services for the closed landfill, increasing the amount by $1,600,000 for a total amount not to exceed $5,678,022. A record signature copy of said contract and any amendments will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jamie Parks, Director, Public Works
Subject: Contract No. 32300167 Amendment: POSM Software LLC for Pipeline Observation System Management Software Maintenance and Technical Support

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with POSM Software LLC for Pipeline Observation System Management software maintenance and technical support, extend the contract through October 31, 2028, increase the contract amount by $40,000 for a total not to exceed $88,650, and waiving competitive solicitation requirements on a sole-source basis.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 adopted budget in Fund 611 and Fund 616. Funding for the portion of the contract occurring in FY 2028 and FY 2029 is subject to Council’s approval of the proposed citywide budgets.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Software maintenance, updates, and technical support are necessary to ensure the reliable operation of the City’s Pipeline Observation System Management (POSM) software. The software supports the City’s two IBAK closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera vans and manages wastewater pipeline inspection data collected by the equipment.

Contract No. 32300167 expires on October 31, 2026. The existing contract has a not-to- exceed amount of $48,650, which was below the $50,000 threshold requiring City Council approval. The proposed amendment would extend the contract through October 31, 2028 and increase the contract amount by $40,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $88,650.

The proposed amendment will increase the contract amount above $50,000 and therefore requires City Council approval. Staff recommends waiving competitive solicitation requirements on a sole-source basis because POSM Software LLC exclusively provides the proprietary maintenance and technical support required for the City’s existing system. Extending the contract for two years will prevent disruptions to wastewater inspection operations while Public Works completed implementation of its

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new telematics systems and confirms the system integrations. The extension will also allow Information Technology staff sufficient time to evaluate an appropriate cloud- based solution. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with POSM Software LLC for Pipeline Observation System Management software maintenance and technical support supports the City’s Strategic Plan goal of providing state-of-the-art, well-maintained infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

BACKGROUND
The City entered into Contract No. 32300167 with POSM Software LLC for software installation, configuration, training, maintenance, and technical support. The agreement was executed on May 18, 2023, for a term beginning November 1, 2022, and expiring October 31, 2025. The City subsequently extended the contract through October 31, 2026.

The current contract has a current not-to-exceed amount of $48,650. The proposed two- year amendment would increase the total contract amount to $88,650, requiring City Council approval. The City did not conduct a new competitive solicitation or use a cooperative purchasing agreement because POSM Software LLC develops and supports the proprietary software currently used by the City. Staff therefore recommends that Council waive competitive solicitation requirements on a sole-source basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Continued POSM software maintenance and technical support will enable the City to manage video footage and inspection data collected by its camera vans. This information helps the City identify sewer pipeline problems, prioritize maintenance and repairs, prevent potential failures, and use public resources efficiently.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the two-year amendment will maintain uninterrupted software maintenance, updates, and technical support for the City’s wastewater pipeline inspection operations while Public Works completes implementation of its new telematics system and Information Technology evaluates an appropriate cloud-based pipeline-inspection solution. POSM Software LLC is the sole source for vendor-level support of its proprietary software; therefore, continuing the existing contract is the most practical way to maintain system functionality during this transition.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Council could decline to approve the contract amendment. However, the City would no longer have software maintenance or technical support after October 31, 2026, which could disrupt the operation of the POSM system and the City’s wastewater pipeline inspection program. City staff cannot independently provide the proprietary licensing, maintenance, updates, or vendor-level technical support required for the system.

CONTACT PERSON
Joy Brown, Interim Deputy Director, Public Works, 510-981-6629 John Trepczynski, Equipment Maintenance Superintendent, Public Works, 510-981- 6469
Jesus Sandoval, Senior Public Works Supervisor, Public Works, 510-981-6676 Attachment:
1: Resolution

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

CONTRACT NO. 32300167 AMENDMENT: POSM SOFTWARE LLC FOR PIPELINE

OBSERVATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WHEREAS, the City uses proprietary Pipeline Observation System Management (POSM) software to support wastewater pipeline inspection and manage condition data collected by the City’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection equipment; and WHEREAS, POSM Software LLC and the City executed Contract No. 32300167 on May 18, 2023, for software installation, configuration, training, maintenance, and technical support, with a term beginning November 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, Contract No. 32300167 currently has a total amount not to exceed $48,650 and expires on October 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, continued software maintenance, updates, and technical support are necessary to ensure operation of the City’s existing POSM software and access to its wastewater pipeline inspection data; and
WHEREAS, POSM Software LLC develops and supports the specialized proprietary POSM software currently used by the City and is the sole source for vendor-level maintenance and technical support; and
WHEREAS, funding for the additional $40,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2027 adopted budget in Fund 611 and Fund 616, and funding for the portion of the contract occurring in Fiscal Year 2028 is subject to Council’s approval of the proposed citywide budget for Fiscal Year 2028.

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. 32300167 with POSM Software LLC for proprietary POSM software maintenance and technical support, extend the contract term from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, and increase the contract amount by $40,000 for a total amount not to exceed $88,650.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council waives competitive soli citation
requirements for this amendment because POSM Software LLC is the sole source for maintenance and technical support of the specialized proprietary POSM software currently used by the City.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR
October 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jordan Klein, Director, Planning and Development Jamie Parks, Director, Public Works
Subject: Ordinance Vacating and Authorizing Transfer of Property Adjacent to the North Berkeley BART TOD Site

RECOMMENDATION

1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance (a) declaring four small pieces of land described in Exhibit A and shown in Exhibit B, adjacent to the North Berkeley BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), to be exempt surplus land; (b) summarily vacating two of the areas that are presently public right of way; and (c) approving the transfer of all four areas to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART);

2. Upon conclusion of the second reading of the Ordinance, authorize the City Manager to execute quitclaim deeds conveying the four areas described in Exhibit A and shown in Exhibit B.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
Fees associated with processing the proposed street vacations and property transfers offset the City’s costs related to processing and implementing the recommended action.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The application submitted by the North Berkeley Housing Partners for the North Berkeley BART Transit-Oriented Development project (the Project) pursuant to AB 2011 (Government Code Section 65912) at 1750 Sacramento (PLN2024-0010) was approved on December 11, 2024. Approval of this project included approval of Tentative Tract Map #8713 for the subdivision of 7.88 acres into 12 parcels for residential, open space, public access, and BART facilities. In addition, Tentative Tract Map #8713 included four small areas, totaling approximately 1,279 square feet, along Sacramento, Delaware, and Acton streets adjacent to the North Berkeley BART property to be transferred from the City to BART. Four areas are proposed for transfer from the City to BART. Two of these four areas, totaling approximately 165 square feet, are proposed for street vacation (“Street Vacation Areas”), and the remaining two areas, totaling approximately 1,114 square feet, are not presently in the right-of-way and are proposed for property

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transfer (“Transfer Areas”), as shown in the attached legal descriptions and plats (Exhibit A).

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, a local agency may summarily vacate excess right-of-way of a street or highway when the excess is not required for street or highway purposes and does not contain in-place public utility facilities that are in use and would be affected by the vacation. The Streets and Highways Code allows the local agency to summarily vacate the right-of-way by the adoption of a resolution of vacation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The impacts of development consistent with the City Code, such as the Project, were considered in the Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Zoning Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH #:
2020110320), which was certified by the City Council on June 2, 2022 (Zoning EIR).

The vacation and conveyances recommended here are not substantial changes to the Project; moreover, there has been no substantial change to the circumstances of the Project nor has new information of substantial importance become available since the certification of the Zoning EIR. No further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162.

As for the vacations and transfers, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that transferring ownership of a very small area of paved land may have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, the vacation and conveyance are not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The vacation and transfer areas are necessary to reconcile existing property and right- of-way boundaries with the approved Tentative Tract Map (TTM) #8713. Approval will allow BART, the City, and the developer to prepare a report for Council consideration to approve a Final Map and associated land dedications. These actions will allow EBALDC to proceed with recording the Final Map and implementation of the approved project.

The public benefits from the Project, including the construction of affordable housing and other community benefits proposed for the site, are equal to or greater than the de minimis value of the lands to be conveyed.

The Planning and Development Department has reviewed the proposed street vacation and transfers for consistency with the approved TTM Map #8713. The purpose of the transfers and vacations shown in TTM #8713 and set forth in this item for final approval is to fulfill the North Berkeley Objective Design Standards (ODS), which require widening of sidewalks around the site. The additional width for the widened sidewalks in the ODS results in a shifting of the back of the sidewalk into the site (BART parcels) and not into the right-of-way. The transfers and vacations move the boundary to the new

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Ordinance Vacating and Authorizing Transfer of Property CONSENT CALENDAR Adjacent to the North Berkeley BART TOD Site October 27, 2026

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back of the sidewalk so that each stretch of sidewalk sits in a single ownership. Without the proposed transfers and vacations shown in TTM #8713, the resulting sidewalk would be split between City and BART ownership along much of the perimeter. In addition, the City and BART Joint Vision & Priorities1 sets a goal of narrowing the perimeter streets and returning them to their original geometry for safety. Consistent with the JVP, the project straightens Delaware and Acton streets, eliminates the turn pocket on Acton Street and slightly narrows Delaware Street.

The lands are subject to the Surplus Land Act, California Government Code §§ 54220 et seq. Prior to conveying them out of City ownership, the City must either declare them to be “exempt surplus land” or undertake procedures to offer them for development as affordable housing or open space. These lands fit the definition of “exempt surplus lands,” because they are being conveyed to the adjacent landowner, a state agency, (BART) and/or because they are a “former street, right-of-way, or easement” being conveyed to an owner of an adjacent property. See Gov. Code sections 54221(f)(1)(D) and 54221(f)(1)(E). Therefore, the City may convey them to BART without undertaking the longer Surplus Land Act processes.

The Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed vacation areas pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code §§ 8330 to 8336, and determined that the segments are excess right-of-way of a street and not required for street purposes.

These segments do not contain in-place public utility facilities that are in use and would be affected by the vacation. The proposed vacations and transfers will not meaningfully affect traffic circulation or access in the vicinity of the North Berkeley BART station.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The alternative course of action is to deny the proposed vacations and transfers. Denial would prevent implementation of the property and right-of-way configuration shown on the approved Tentative Tract Map and would impede recording the Final Map and advancement of the approved North Berkeley BART TOD project.

CONTACT PERSON
Alisa Shen, Principal Planner, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7409 Vincent Chen, Supervising Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, (510) 981- 6409 Attachments:
1: Ordinance
Exhibit A: Transfer Area/Street Vacation Legal Descriptions and Area Plats Exhibit B: Site Plan and Parcel Details: Vacation and Transfer Areas 1 See Public and Civic Space, Priorities for North Berkeley, Priority C, City and BART Joint Vision and Priorities for Transit-Oriented Development for Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations (June 2022).

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ORDINANCE NO. -N.S.

AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY

INTERESTS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Berkeley as follows:

Section 1. Findings. The City Council finds as follows:
a. The North Berkeley BART Transit-Oriented Development project at 1750 Sacramento Street was approved on December 11, 2024, including Tentative Tract Map No. 8713, which identifies the property and right-of-way configuration proposed for the site.
b. The portions of land described in Exhibit A are small areas located adjacent to the North Berkeley BART station site and are proposed to be vacated and/or transferred in order to implement the parcel configuration shown on Tentative Tract Map No. 8713 and thus to facilitate the project.
c. The portions of the right-of-way described in Exhibit A are excess right-of-way not required for street or highway purposes, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 8334(a);
d. The portions of the right-of-way described in Exhibit A do not contain in-place public utility facilities that are in use and would be affected by the vacation, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 8334.5;
e. The public benefits of the project are equal to or greater than the de minimis value of the lands to be conveyed;
f. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a certified copy of this ordinance of vacation, attested by him under seal, to be recorded in the Office of the Recorder for Alameda County, California;
g. The portions of land described in Exhibit A are surplus and not necessary for the City’s use. The properties described in Exhibit A are being transferred to another state agency, the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and/or are a “former street, right-of-way, or easement,” conveyed to an owner of an adjacent property. The properties described in Exhibit A are not necessary for the City’s use in light of the affordable housing development proposed to be built at the North Berkeley BART station site and the corresponding changes to the right of way associated with that project.

Section 2. Summary Vacation of Portions of the Right-Of-Way.

That pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 4, Sections 8330 to 8336, the City of Berkeley hereby vacates the portions of public right-of-way described in Exhibit A and shown in Exhibit B. From and after the date this ordinance is recorded, the street, highway, or public service easements vacated no longer constitute street, highway, or public service easements.

Section 3. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land.

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Pursuant to Government Code section 54221(b)(1), the City Council hereby declares that the lands described in Exhibit A are exempt surplus land.

Section 4. Conveyance of Property.

That the City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute quitclaim deeds, conveying the City’s interests in the portions of the right-of-way and other land described in Exhibit A to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District and take all additional actions required to effectuate that conveyance.

Section 5. Posting.

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

Exhibits
A: Transfer Area/Street Vacation Legal Descriptions and Area Plats B. Site Plan and Parcel Details: Vacation and Transfer Areas

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September 22, 2026
Project No. 20230975

BKF ENGINEERS
255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94065 | 650.482.6300

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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TRANSFER AREA 1
All that certain real property situate in the City of Berkeley, County of Alameda, State of California, being a portion of Parcel R22-6 and Parcel R22-7 as shown on that certain Map entitled “RECORD MAPS OF RIGHT OF WAY BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT ALAMEDA COUNTY” filed for record on September 20, 1971, in Book 68 of Maps at Page 122 through 146, inclusive, Records of said County, being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the northwesterly terminus of that certain course shown as “N15°16’46”W, 20.40’”, as shown on said map, thence along the westerly lines of said Parcels R22-6 and R22-7, said westerly lines also being common to the easterly lines of Parcel O-R 382 and Parcel O-R 381 as shown on said map, North 05°25’30” West, 25.92 feet;
Thence leaving said common line, South 46°06’38” East 7.67 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Parcel R22-7, said line being common to the westerly right-of-way line of Sacramento Street as shown on said map;
Thence along said common line, South 05°25’30” East, 7.78 feet; Thence leaving said common line, South 00°59’15” East, 26.97 feet to a point on said common line of said Parcel R22-6 and said Parcel O-R 382;
Thence along said common line, North 16°44’06” West, 14.85 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

Containing 139 square feet, more or less.

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Berkeley City CouncilOctober 27, 2026

Berkeley City Council
October 27, 2026