City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda July 8, 2025
REVISED AGENDA
(ADDED CONTINUED ITEM FROM JUNE 26, 2025 AND ADDED TELECONFERENCE LOCATION)
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - MESRUTIYET CAD. NO:52 TEPEBASI 34430 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
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 attendance and virtual participation. Live captioned broadcasts of Council meetings are available on B-TV (Channel 33) and via internet video stream at http://berkeley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=1244. All Council meetings are recorded.
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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 – Continued Business
A.-Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing (Continued from June 26, 2025)
Supplemental agenda material (Supp 2)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,978-N.S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23 (Zoning Ordinance) and the Zoning Map, for the purposes of encouraging development of “middle housing” in areas currently zoned R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A and MU-R (“low-density residential districts”), with an effective date of November 1, 2025.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Consent Calendar
1.-Amendments to Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale or Use of Coordinated Pricing Algorithms (BMC 13.63) to Suspend Effective Date Until March 2026
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,974–N.S to amend the Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale or Use of Coordinated Pricing Algorithms (BMC 13.63) to suspend the effective date until March 1, 2026.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6998
2.-FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,975–N.S. setting the FY 2026 tax rate for funding Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness in the City of Berkeley at the rate of $0.06695 (6.695 cents) per square foot of improvements for dwelling units and setting the rate for all other property at $0.10132 (10.132 cents) per square foot of improvements.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
3.-FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,976–N.S. setting the FY 2026 tax rate for funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) in the City of Berkeley at the annual tax rate of $0.1299 (12.99 cents) per square foot of improvements.
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
4.-FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,977–N.S. adopting the FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) in the amount of $829,213,359 (gross appropriations) and $687,764,462 (net appropriations).
First Reading Vote: All Ayes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager, (510) 981-7000
5.-At-Will Designation: Assistant City Attorney
From: City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt (1) first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 4.04.120(A) to designate the unrepresented classification of Assistant City Attorney as at-will and adopt a Resolution amending the Unrepresented Employee Manual and all other pertinent documents to effectuate the change.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950
6.-Contracts for Financial Consulting Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to approve contracts and any amendments with the following firms that provide temporary governmental financial consulting services as required by the Finance Department.
1. Contract No. 32200214 Amendment: RLH & Associates. in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and
2. Contract No. 32500185 Amendment: Ezer Consulting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $150,000; and
3. Contract: GD Financials in an amount not to exceed $150,000
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
7.-Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on July 8, 2025
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: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
8.-Grant Application: California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) Grant to Continue Funding an Alameda County Coordinator
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept a grant, and any amendments for not more than $225,000 per year in Fiscal Year (FY) 25, FY26 and FY27, from the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) Grant to contract a county coordinator to serve Alameda County communities, provide resources and education on wildfire safety, promote collaboration, assist local groups with funding opportunities, and aid multi-jurisdictional planning.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
9.-Amend SEIU-CSU MOU Exhibits A-D with Updated Hourly Pay Rates
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Association (“Union”) Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) Exhibits A, B, C, and D (Salary Ranges) with updated hourly pay rates.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
10.-Amend SEIU-MC Section 32 Probationary Period for Public Safety Dispatcher I and Public Safety Dispatcher II
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, Maintenance and Clerical (“Union”) Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) Section 32 Probationary Period for Public Safety Dispatcher I (“PSD I”) and Public Safety Dispatcher II (“PSD II”).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
11.-Construction Contract: Team Ghilotti for the South Cove West Lot Repaving Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the rescoped South Cove West Lot Repaving Project (Bid Specification No. 25-11687-C); and 2. Accepting the bid of TEAM GHILOTTI as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the Project; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, with TEAM GHILOTTI, for the South Cove West Lot Repaving Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,884,641, which includes a contract amount consisting of base bid of $1,667,141, additive alternative A2 in the amount of $50,500, and a 10% contingency in the amount of $167,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
12.-Lease Amendment with Yoonaco, Inc. (Hana Japan) at 235 University Avenue
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the City’s improved property lease with Yoonaco, Inc. (Hana Japan) for property at 235 University Ave to extend the initial lease term through June 30, 2026, replace the five-year extension option with a one-year extension option, maintain the rent at the current rate of $7,868 per month for the lease term, and remove the daily operating requirement for the first floor of the property.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
13.-Contracts for Plan Checking Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts and any amendments for plan checking services for three-year terms with the following firms:
1. Coastland | DCCM for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000
2. Telesis Engineers for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
3. West Coast Code Consultants for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
14.-Contract No. 32810081 Amendment: FirstCarbon Solutions, Inc. for California Environmental Quality Act Compliance for the Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with FirstCarbon Solutions, Inc. for the Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Contract will be increased from $650,000 to $725,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
15.-Contracts: Don’s Tire Service Inc. and Morgan Tire of Sacramento Inc.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Execute a contract with any amendments with Don’s Tire Service Inc. to provide tire services for a three-year period from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms, with service rates to be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
2. Execute a contract with any amendments with Morgan Tire of Sacramento Inc. to provide tire services for a three-year period from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms, with service rates to be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
16.-Contract: Kept Companies Inc. dba Fleetwash Inc. for Vehicle Washing Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Kept Companies Inc., dba Fleetwash Inc., to provide vehicle washing services for a three-year period from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms with service rates to be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
17.-Contract: Kerex Engineering, Inc. for FY 2025 Drainage Improvements (Specification No. 23-11561-C & 25-11677-C)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving plans and specifications for the FY 2025 Drainage Improvements Project;
2. Accepting the bid of Kerex Engineering, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until project completion, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications in an amount not to exceed $4,397,236.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
18.-Contract: Technology, Engineering, and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance, Repairs, and Certification Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year contract and any amendments with Technology, Engineering, and Construction, Inc. doing business as TEC Accutite, to provide underground and aboveground tank maintenance and certification at various City facilities and locations for a total not to exceed of $200,000 for a three-year term with an option of two one-year extensions, for a maximum term of five years.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
19.-Contract: United Storm Water, Inc. for On-Call Storm Water Maintenance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year contract and any amendments with United Storm Water Inc. to provide on-call stormwater maintenance at various City facilities and locations for a total not to exceed of $200,000, with an option of two one-year extensions, for a maximum term of five years.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
20.-Intent to Vacate A Portion of Carleton Street From Westerly Terminus Extending 381.23 Feet Easterly
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring intent to vacate a 381.23-linear-foot (27,449 square foot) portion of the public right-of-way on Carleton Street, located at the westerly terminus of Carleton Street, and conveying the City's interests in the vacated right of way to Bayer Healthcare LLC ("Bayer") for the purposes of relieving the City of associated maintenance costs and improving Bayer’s site circulation and security.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
21.-Purchase Order: SCL, Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. and Lube Buster Inc. for Vehicle Lubricant Materials
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Execute a purchase order with SCL to provide vehicle lubricant materials for a three-year period from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $140,000 with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms, with an annual service rates to be adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
2. Execute a purchase order with Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. to provide vehicle lubricant materials for a three-year period from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $140,000 with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms, with an annual service rates adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
3. Execute a purchase order with Lube Buster Inc. to provide vehicle lubricant materials for a three-year period from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $140,000, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms, with an annual rates adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
22.-Reinstating Street Sweeping on the 2900 Block of Regent Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to reinstate mechanical street sweeping on the 2900 block of Regent Street, between Russell Street and Webster Street, in response to a community member petition per recommendation by the City’s Transportation and Infrastructure Commission.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
23.-Appointment of Patricia Fontana-Narell to the Mental Health Commission
From: Mental Health Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the recommendation for appointment of Patricia Fontana-Narell to the Mental Health Commission. Patricia Fontana-Narell will be a representative of the Special Public Interest Category, family member, beginning her 3-year term on July 9, 2025 and end on July 8, 2028.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jamie Works-Wright, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-5400
Council Consent Items
24.-Letter in Support of Continued Funding for Berkeley
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a letter in support of expanding funding for the Berkeley Rides for Seniors & The Disabled (BRSD) to continue open enrollment for Berkeley residents and distribute to Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
25.-Port Chicago Alliance: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support the Port Chiacgo Alliance in celebration and execution of Port Chicago Remembrance Weekend.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
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.
26.-Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code for Consistency with State Law and Technical Edits (SLTE 2025)
Presentation (Supp 3)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt the first reading of an Ordinance amending the following sections of the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) to maintain consistency and accuracy:
3.24.110 Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit- Designation – Criteria for consideration
23.106.030 Floor Area, Gross
23.202.030 Additional Permit Requirements (Residential)
23.204.030 Additional Permit Requirements (Commercial Districts)
23.206.030 Additional Permit Requirements (Manufacturing Districts)
23.302.020 General Use Regulations
23.304.070 Unenclosed Accessory Structures in Residential Districts
23.326.030 Demolition of Residential Units
23.326.050 Demolition of Accessory Buildings
23.326.070 Demolition of Non-Residential Buildings
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
27.-***Removed from the Agenda by the City Manager*** Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee in FY 2026
From: City Manager
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on July 3, 2025.
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.
Daylighting
Mark Brucker
SB 692
Molly Miller
Escalation Request
Ahmed Elghiyati (2)
Further Building
Kit Vanbuskirk
Measure FF
Commission on Aging
Platform Screen Doors
June Ruyle
EMBER
- Kelly Kenny
- Berkeley FireSafe Council
Barbara Freeman (2)
New Parking Meters
Judith L. Bloom
AC Transit Feedback
Omowale Fowles
Wyman’s Jewelz
Ivory Lewis
39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
Delores Nochi Cooper
Formal Complaint
Jamie Passanisi
Kala Art Institute
Ellen Lake
Ohlone Park
- Nicolas Alexander
- Sahil Shah
- Erik Dreher
- Kristin Leimkuhler
- Bonnie Borucki
- Ellen Lewis
- Isaac Nicholson
- Rebecca Wolf-Prusan
- James Loza
Dan Cutter
Encampents
- Molly Miller
- Stephen Most
- Eric Friedman
Elana Auerbach
Homelessness Concerns
David Freeling
Streets, Bikes, Bollards, Etc.
- Diana
- Shirley Kirsten (3)
- Nicole Adams
Ciara Corrales
Safety Concerns
- Sheila Goldmacher
- James McFadden
Paola Laverde
Model House
Gael Alcock (2)
Cannabis Tax
Jim Wilk (2)
Children’s Hospital Oakland
Aladrian Hillmon
Fuel Break
Bob Flasher
Ashby BART Housing
Gregory Kalkanis
Spam Concern
Amina & Chris
Traffic Laws
Molly Reno
Protest Concern
Raymond Barglow (2)
Public Facilities
- Lori Roth
Leon Berkowitz
Venture Capital
David Lerman
Youth Advisory Collective
Layla Jurow
RV Regulations
Eric Friedman
Homeless Policy Concern
David Lerman
E-Scooter
Robert Borghese (9)
URL’s
- Barbara Freeman
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.