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City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda April 21, 2026

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AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
6:00 PM

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

TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 503 21ST STREET NORTHEAST, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

Adena Ishii, Mayor

Councilmembers: 

District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani                                    District 5 – Shoshana O’Keefe

District 2 – Terry Taplin                                          District 6 – Brent Blackaby

District 3 – Ben Bartlett                                         District 7 – Cecilia Lunaparra

District 4 – Igor Tregub                                           District 8 – Mark Humbert

This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom.  To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 160 208 3989. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email council@berkeleyca.gov.

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

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting, however, if you are feeling sick, please do not attend the meeting in person.  The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. 

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

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

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.

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.-Calling for a Consolidated General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: a) Calling for a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held in Berkeley on November 3, 2026; b) Requesting that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City of Berkeley General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; c) Authorizing certain procedural and contractual actions; and d) Establishing policies for the filing of candidate statements of qualification. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

2.-Police Accountability Board - Appointment of New Member
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board (PAB) nominated by Councilmember Bartlett. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

3.-Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on April 21, 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: Capital Improvements Fund - $240,000
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

4.-California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Application and Agreement with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation for the Proposed Affordable Housing Project at North Berkeley BART
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, enter into, and cause the City to perform its obligation under an agreement (including amendments) with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) and/or their affiliate relating to a funding application to the California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program for project-related transportation and infrastructure improvements for the North Berkeley BART (NBB) EBALDC Affordable Housing Project at the North Berkeley BART Station Area, for a total AHSC award amount of up to $50 million. 
2. Authorizing the City Manager to accept up to $9 million in state Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) funds and complete selected transportation improvements if awarded. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

5.-***Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** 2026 Health Plan Changes
From: City Manager
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

6.-Contract No. 32400205 Amendment: Chemical Procurement Services for Pool Treatment Supplies
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32400205 with Chemical Procurement Services for pool treatment supplies by increasing the contract amount by $30,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $150,000. 
Financial Implications: General Fund - $150,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

7.-FY 2026-2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund Allocation
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 TDA Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding for up to $350,000 for the purpose of updating the 2020 Berkeley Pedestrian Plan; accept the funds; and execute any resultant agreements and amendments. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

8.-Fiscal Year 2027 Street Lighting Assessments – Initiating Proceedings
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions describing proposed improvements to be used to determine the annual assessments levied for Berkeley Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1982-1 and Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2018 and ordering the preparation of Engineer’s Reports. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

9.-Contract: CD & Power for On-Call Generator Maintenance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CD & Power for On-Call Generator Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the term of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

10.-Contract No. 32500090 Amendment: Bay Construction Co. for the Second Street STAIR Center Site Improvements and Shelter Units Project Specification No.23-11603-C
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32500090 with Bay Construction Co. to reconcile costs associated with completed construction work and finalize project closeout, increasing the current contract amount of $1,069,200 by $18,550 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,087,750.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

11.-Social Justice Implications of contracts with the Immigration Data Broker, Flock Safety
From: Peace and Justice Commission
Recommendation: Approve a Policy approving the following actions with regard to safeguards for Berkeley’s surveillance-derived images and footage: Cancel Berkeley’s Flock Safety contracts for public surveillance images and video footage, due to Flock’s repeated sharing of such data with immigration authorities, and the inherent exposure of “cloud-based” storage to Trump administration access. 
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Tasha Tervalon, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7000

12.-Social Justice Implications of Proposed Use of Controlled Weapons and Other Policing Tools
From: Peace and Justice Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Policy approving the following actions with regard to the appropriateness of certain chemical weapons and other tools: 1. Retain the existing 2020 bans on chemical weapons (CS and OC), and the 1982 bans on police dogs and helicopters. 2. Retain the 1997 requirement for public reporting of each use of pepper spray. 3. Request the City Manager to engage an academic institution such as UC Berkeley, UCSF, or Stanford to study the health impacts of tear gas and other chemical weapons and canine support, potential short-term and long-term impacts on vulnerable populations and possible alternatives to the use of chemical weapons that provide officer safety, suspect safety, and safety to the general public. 
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Tasha Tervalon, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7000

13.-Reaffirm City of Berkeley Commitment to International Peace, Opposing War on Iran & Standing in Solidarity with the People of Iran
From: Peace and Justice Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the commitment of City of Berkeley to international peace, opposing the war on Iran, an unconstitutional war initiated unilaterally by the us president without congressional authorization and expressing solidarity with the people of Iran and their right to self-determination. 
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Tasha Tervalon, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-7000

14.-Support SB 1301 (Allen), Reforming the Insurance Nonrenewal Process
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Issue a “Support” position for Senate Bill (SB) 1301 (Allen), Reforming the Insurance Nonrenewal Process, and submit a letter of support on this bill to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Ben Allen and Jesse Arreguin, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and applicable chairs of Senate and Assembly committees. 
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

15.-Support SB 1257 (Arreguin), Federal Immigration Enforcement: Report
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Issue a “Support” position for Senate Bill (SB) 1257 (Arreguin), “Federal Immigration Enforcement: Report”, and submit a letter of support on the Bill to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Jesse Arreguin, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and chairs of applicable Senate and Assembly committees. 
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

16.-Support SB 222 (Wiener), the Heat Pump Access Act; SB 868 (Wiener), the Plug and Play Solar Act; and AB 2389 (Irwin), the Keeping Solar Affordable Act
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Issue a “Support” position for Senate Bill (SB) 222 (Wiener), the Heat Pump Access Act; Senate Bill (SB) 868 (Wiener), the Plug and Play Solar Act; and Assembly Bill (AB) 2389 (Irwin), the Keeping Solar Affordable Act, and submit letters of support on this Bills to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Jesse Arreguin, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, authors of the Bills, and chairs of applicable Senate and Assembly committees. 
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

17.-Setting Measurable Goals and Metrics for Key City Priorities (Reviewed by the Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee)
Revised agenda material (Supp 1)
From: Councilmember Blackaby (Author), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager the development of 10-20 measurable goals and metrics that reflect key priorities for the City. These goals should focus on outcomes that matter most to residents, demonstrating both the impact of City government and the quality of life in our community. After setting annual goals, the City should provide quarterly updates with progress towards those goals via an easily accessible dashboard on the city website or other mechanism. Also, the City should provide updates as a quarterly City Council agenda item, or other appropriate frequency. Types of goals should be identified by analyzing similar work being done by other jurisdictions, and then quantifiable metrics for each goal should be set by staff and reviewed by City Council. How do peer cities and comparable jurisdictions define, structure, and establish outcome-based goals and metrics? What processes do they use to select them and align them with priorities? How do jurisdictions report on these goals and metrics, including the formatting, frequency, and accessibility of reporting to decision-making bodies and the public? Goals should span a full range of City priorities, including housing production, public safety, transportation, public works, parks & recreation, homelessness, and economic development.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send item to Council with a qualified positive recommendation to: explore a variety of frameworks and methodologies, interface with the public, and explore opportunities to quantify social costs and benefits. 
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Brent Blackaby, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160

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 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.

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.

Action Calendar - Public Hearings

-Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their comments. For certain hearings, this is followed by five-minute presentations each by first the appellant and then the applicant. The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to be recognized and to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time.

If ten or fewer persons are interested in speaking during a public hearing, 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.

When applicable, each member of the City Council shall verbally disclose all ex parte contacts concerning the subject of the hearing. Councilmembers shall also submit a report of such contacts in writing prior to the commencement of the hearing. Written reports shall be available for public review in the office of the City Clerk.

18.-Conduct Public Hearing in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 / Government Code § 3502.3 Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts
Presentation (Supp 3)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) / Government Code § 3502.3 (GC § 3502.3) regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. 
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

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 filed 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.

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:  clerk@berkeleyca.gov

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 ada@berkeleyca.gov, (510) 981-6418 (V), or (510) 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date.

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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, clerk@berkeleyca.gov, 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 clerk@berkeleyca.gov.

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I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on April 9, 2026. 

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

Communications

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

2180 Oxford St.

  1. Steven Schuyler (5)

Gilman Concerns

  1. Jordan Murray
  2. Beth Gerstein
  3. Arlene Owseichik

GO Bond Measure

  1. Jeannie Sides
  2. Cynthia Kuo
  3. Ted Steen
  4. Allison Holton
  5. Gerardo Fernandez
  6. Jolie Lin

Goals and Metrics

  1. David Shere

Flock Concerns

  1. Adrian Tasistro-Hart
  2. Jesse Rosemoore
  3. Jo Ann Driscoll

San Francisco Style Policies

  1. David Lerman

Golden Gate Field Housing

  1. Stephen Crooms

8th and Harrison

  1. Brian Wood
  2. Marianne Riddle

Elaine Bloom Memorial

  1.  Eileen Joyce

Hopkins St.

  1. Thea Davison
  2. Pamela Tellew
  3. Stephanie Gwinn
  4. Suzanne Riess
  5. Barbara Gilbert
  6. John Hitchen
  7. Roberta C. Brooks

2025 Citizen APR

  1. John Gage

Support to Small Businesses

  1. Monica Acevedo

Tenant Communications

  1. Hector91 Phuentes (7)

Seawall Dr.

  1. Dave Marcolini

Upzoning

  1. Suzanne Ryan
  2. Anne Herrick
  3. Kathryn Freistadt (2)
  4. Diane Shavelson
  5. Laura Faer
  6. Carol Hirth

Market-rate Development

  1. John J. Parman

BAUASI

  1. Blair Beekman

Eco Events

  1. Kera Bartlett Binns

Records Follow-Up

  1. Cassia Stepak

Property Tax Concern

  1. Barbara Freeman

Email Follow-Up

  1. Stephen Alpert (2)

Fulton Bike Lane

  1. Theo Posselt

Safety Concern

  1. Elizabeth Johnston (4)

Naming Public Space

  1. Eric Friedman
  2. Nancy Carleton

Celebration of Life

  1. Boona Cheema

Park Visit Fees

  1. Nadia Le Bon

Public Comment Concern

  1. Stephen Alpert

Safeco Response

  1. Michael Apte

New Billboards

  1. Beth Roessner

6th and Harrison

  1. Craig Nagasawa

The Count Hunger Act

  1. Marchon Tatmon

URLs

  1. Russbumper

Forwards

  1.  Russbumper (2)

Newsletters

  1. Visit Berkeley
  2. Downtown Berkeley Association

E-Scooters

  1. Robert Borghese (3)
  2. Carson Lepre (4)

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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