City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda May 19, 2026

AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 PM

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

Adena Ishii, Mayor

Councilmembers: 

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

District 2 – Terry Taplin                                          District 6 – Brent Blackaby

District 3 – Ben Bartlett                                         District 7 – Cecilia Lunaparra

District 4 – Igor Tregub                                           District 8 – Mark Humbert

This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual attendance. Attend this meeting remotely using Zoom.  To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 165 412 7930. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. To submit a written communication for the public record, email 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.-Amendment: FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance amending the FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,993–N.S. for fiscal year 2026 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2025 funding and other adjustments in the amount of $17,362,804 (gross) and $16,419,776 (net). 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000

2.-Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of April 14, 2026 (regular), April 20, 2026 (closed), April 21, 2026 (regular), and April 28, 2026 (regular). 
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

3.-2026 Records Retention Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the revised Records Retention Schedule in compliance with the City’s Records Management Program and rescinding Resolution No. 68,661-N.S. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

4.-Contract: Granicus for Short-Term Rental Monitoring and Tax Compliance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Granicus for short-term rental monitoring and tax compliance in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for the term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029  with an option to extend 2 years for an additional $350,000 for a total NTE amount of $800,000. The City will piggyback off OMNIA cooperative agreement Region 14 ESC – TX 159768 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

5.-New Contract: First Shield Security for Citywide Security Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with First Shield Security to provide security services at various City locations and facilities in an amount not to exceed $3,080,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 with two one-year options for a total of 5 years and a total not to exceed $5,207,000 including a $600,000 contingency and subject to the City’s annual budget appropriation process. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

6.-Joint Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing in People’s Park at 2556 Haste St.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions approving the following actions in support of a Homekey+ program funding allocation by: 1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to prepare and submit a joint application with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department’s Homekey+ program for the Supportive Housing in People’s Park project, which will provide permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions for the City’s participation in HCD’s Homekey+ program, including entering into HCD’s Standard Agreement and any amendments. 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements necessary to effectuate these actions. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

7.-Joint Homekey+ Application for Insight Housing’s North Berkeley BART Permanent Supportive Housing Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions approving the following actions in support of a Homekey+ program funding allocation by: 1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to prepare and submit a joint application with Insight Housing (Insight) to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department’s Homekey+ program for the North Berkeley BART (NBB) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project, which will provide permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions for the City’s participation in HCD’s Homekey+ program, including entering into HCD’s Standard Agreement and any amendments. 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents or agreements necessary to effectuate these actions. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

8.-Amendment to BMC Chapter 2.100 to Subject Pepper Spray to the Approval and Reporting Requirements of the Police Equipment Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 2.100.040 to add pepper spray to the list of police equipment subject to the approval processes and reporting requirements defined in Chapter 12.8 of the California Government Code and BMC Chapter 2.100, and to require reporting on the administration of first aid following each use of pepper spray. 
Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

9.-***Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** 2026 Bicycle Plan Update
From: City Manager
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

10.-Contract: B Bros Construction, Inc. for South Berkeley Senior Center Water Heater Replacement Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the South Berkeley Senior Center Water Heater Replacement Project (Specification No. 26-11781-C); and 2. Accepting the bid of B Bros Construction, Inc. as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or change orders until the Project is completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for an amount not to exceed $578,514 which includes a contingency of $96,419 for the term of June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. 
Financial Implications: Measure T1 Fund - $578,514
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

11.-Contract: Bay Construction Co. for Transfer Station Aboveground Storage Tank
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for Transfer Station Aboveground Storage Tank (Project), Specification No. 25-11733-C; and 2. Accepting the bid of Bay Construction Co. as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or change orders until the Project is completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for an amount not to exceed $654,636, which includes a contingency of $109,106. 
Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund - $765,600
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

12.-Contract: Bay Construction for Public Safety Building Jail Automation Upgrades
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for Public Safety Building Automation Upgrades; and 2. Accepting the bid of Bay Construction as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or change orders until the project is completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for an amount not to exceed $1,308,973, which includes a contingency of $218,162. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

13.-Draft Update to the Bike Plan
From: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
Recommendation: Direct staff to modify and revise the Draft Update to the Bike Plan dated July 29, 2025, to take into consideration recommendations from the DFSC outlined in the report. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Keith May, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-3473

14.-Recommendation to Add Three Ceremonial Street Name Signs in honor of Daniel Ellsberg on Kittredge Street
From: Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to install three ceremonial street name signs, saying Daniel Ellsberg Way, in honor of Daniel Ellsberg on Kittredge Street — one at each of the southwest corners of Kittredge at Milvia Street, Kittredge at Harold Way and Kittredge at Fulton Street. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Mark Helmbrecht, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6300

15.-Referral to Incorporate Food Insecurity as a Funded Category in Future Community Agency Grant Funding Cycles (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee)
From: Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Referral to the City Manager to establish food insecurity as a funded category for the next Community Agency RFP process which will be released roughly late summer, 2027 through early 2028, and for subsequent funding cycles to ensure city funds are permanently allocated to address this key priority and maximize sustainability for relevant non-profits.

Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the item to Council with a positive recommendation as amended to establish food insecurity as a funded category for the next community agency RFP process. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, District 1, (510) 981-7110

16.-Berkeley Humane’s 12th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support Berkeley Humane’s 12th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser. 
Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $500
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120

17.-100 Black Men of the Bay Area’s Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per councilmember, including $500 from Councilmember Taplin, to support 100 Black Men of the Bay Area’s Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet. 
Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $500
Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120

18.-Berkeley Flea Market Art Walk Event: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds
From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author)
Recommendation: Approve the expenditure of funds, including $1,000 from Councilmember Bartlett for the Grand Opening of the South Berkeley Flea Market at Ashby BART (organized by Community Services United, 501(c)3), with funds relinquished to the City’s General Fund for this purpose from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Bartlett and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130

19.-Berkeley Rotary Endowment Education and Community Welfare Support: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds to Berkeley Rotary Endowment
From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Taplin (Co-Sponsor)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including contributions of $250 from Mayor Ishii and Councilmembers O’Keefe, Taplin, and Tregub, and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the Berkeley Rotary Endowment with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund. The relinquished funds will help the Berkeley Rotary Endowment to raise funds for their RotaCare Health Clinic, 4-year collegiate scholarship program, supportive housing and hygiene kit programs. In previous years, funds were raised in tandem with and through the Taste of Downtown Berkeley event. 
Financial Implications: Councilmembers' Discretionary Funds - $500
Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140

Action 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.

-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.

20.-Re-Establishment of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing on the establishment of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID or “the District”), and upon conclusion if no majority protest exists after tabulation of assessment ballots, adopt two Resolutions:
1. Re-establishing the Downtown Berkeley Property based Business Improvement District (DPBID) for the ten-year period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2036, with operations to occur over the ten-calendar year period beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2036 and levying assessments on properties within the District for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source contract and any amendments with the Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) to pass-through all DPBID funds received to support Downtown revitalization and implement the DPBID Management District Plan for an anticipated amount of $33,558,899 for the ten-year period of January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2036 (FYs 27-36). If additional funds are received above the anticipated amount, those pass-through monies collected on behalf of the Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID) in Fund 786 above the anticipated amount are also to be paid to the DBA when received. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530

21.-Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Biennial Budget and Proposed Biennial Budget Public Hearing #1
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Accept the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028 Biennial Budget for review and consideration by the City Council, conduct Public Hearing No. 1 on the Proposed Budget, and final adoption for June 23, 2026. 
Financial Implications: see report
Contact: Maricar Dupaya, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000

22.-Animal Care Services Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution modifying the Animal Care Services fee schedule by changing existing fees and adopting new fees, and rescinding Resolution No. 66,174-N.S. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

23.-Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution adopting the proposed Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement fee schedule. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

24.-Changes to the Environmental Health Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving revisions to the fee schedule for the Environmental Health Division (EHD) effective July 1, 2026, and, 2. Rescinding Resolution No. 71,354-N.S. effective July 1, 2026. 
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

25.-Fees: Health, Housing, and Community Services Facility Rental Fees
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: 1. Establishing increased fees for facility rental rates for the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department, and 2. rescinding Resolution No. 67,044–N.S. 
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

26.-Changes to Selected Recreation Facilities and Program Fees
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving new fees and increasing current fees for select recreation programs and facility rentals; and rescinding Resolution No. 72,094-N.S. and all amendatory resolutions. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

27.-Changes to the Planning and Development Fee Schedule
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution effective July 1, 2026: 1. Approving revisions to the fee schedule for the Planning and Development Department, to increase fees on certain building and zoning permits to cover technology for permitting and other processes, and for zoning policy development, for new address assignment applications, for landmark initiation applications, for required training for building code administration, and for other revisions and clarifications as specified; and 2. Rescinding previous fee schedule Resolution Nos. 71,834-N.S. and 71,973-N.S.; and 3. Rescinding building valuation Resolution No. 67,047-N.S. 
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400

28.-Repeal and Reenact Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 14.52 to Adjust the goBerkeley Parking Management Program; Change Parking Permit Fees; Establish a New Schedule for Parking Violations, Fines, and Late Payment Penalties; and Rescind Resolution No. 71,627-N.S.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion:
1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code chapter 14.52, “Parking Meters,” to enable the following changes: a. Extend parking meter operating hours to 8 p.m. citywide; b. Operate parking meters, pay stations, and parking enforcement on Sundays. c. Expand meter zones to new high-demand areas; d. Authorize a transition to cashless parking meters and/or pay stations in the future; and
2. Adopt a Resolution to pass through parking meter costs currently paid by the City to a transparent transaction charge paid by the customer; and
3. Adopt a Resolution implementing a new FY 2028 fee schedule for Residential Parking Permit fees; and
4. Adopt a Resolution updating the Schedule of Parking Violations and Fines; and rescinding Resolution No. 71,627-N.S. (Parking Violations and Fines).
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

29.-Zero Waste Plan Checks and Compliance Inspections Fees
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing new cost recovery fees in the Public Works Department’s Zero Waste Plan Check and Compliance Inspections; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to collect such fees to recover staffing costs.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

30.-FY 2026 Second Quarter Investment Report: Ended December 31, 2025
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

31.-Section 115 Trust Investment Report for FY 2025 Ended June 30, 2025
From: City Manager
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

32.-***Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** 2026 Health Plan Changes
From: City Manager
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.

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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 May 7, 2026.

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

Communications

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

Item 21: Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Biennial Budget and Proposed Biennial Budget Public Hearing #1

1. Samantha Johnston

Throne Restrooms

2. Nicole Stone
3. Gregory Turner
4. Deirdre Murphy
5. James Rowe
6. Elliot Davis
7. Steven Jordan
8. Stefan Kaiter-Snyder
9. Andrea Limbrick (2)
10. Fernanda Rossi
11. Norman Gusner
12. Sana Keshtkaran
13. Daniel McChesney-Young
14. Anna Huff
15. Amy Berry Brockbank
16. Richard
17. Taylor Conditi
18. Eve Siegel & William Strawn
19. Charlie King
20. Mick Lim
21. Gail Whang
22. Gloria Lawson
23. Frances Holt
24. Jonathan Holt
25. Emme Clark (2)
26. Debbie Cooper
27. Caitlin Cotter
28. Ann Korchin

Up-Zoning and Zoning

29. Katie Mckee
30. Bruce H. Feingold
31. Emily Phillips
32. Summer Brenner
33. Elizabeth Rico
34. Harrison
35. Julia Bourland
36. Sarah Finnegan
37. Mary Mathaisell
38. Sasha Futran

San Francisco Mime Troupe

39. Kathleen Antonia
40. Matt Cantor
41. Lily Kelly
42. Deborah C. Segal
43. Julia Luckenbill
44. David Seabury
45. Gail Chiarello
46. Samuella Smith Fredman
47. Jessica Fong
48. Gail Levin
49. Sue VanHattum
50. Tavis Kammet
51. Adam
52. Leslie Firestone
53. Lee Trampleasure
54. Kristine Anstine
55. Beck Cowles
56. Terri Wilde
57. Vivian Taube
58. Margot Smith
59. Linda Franklin
60. Cory Kahane
61. Marge Sussman
62. Nick & Sue Jones
63. Julia Cato
64. Ruth Rogow
65. Deborah Brooks
66. Mahalia Ryba
67. Joan Finton Baumrind
68. Ramona Rubin
69. Sarah Holmes
70. Jay Manley
71. Erich Lindemann

Ferry Project

72. Casilda Rubio
73. Paul Kamen (2)

EMBER/Zone Zero

74. Cindy Larson
75. Vanessa Cordova

Repaving Request

76. Terrence Salonga (5)

Marina Trail

77. Dave Mandel (2)

UC Berkeley Student Partnership

78. Parth and Team Claro

2026 Solano Stroll

79. Alene Pearson

BMR Rent Calculation

80. Alex Merenkov

Rent Board Registration Fees

81. Deirdre Duhan

Parking on 4^th Street

82. Cecelia Mautner

Information Request Concerns

83. Stacy Smith

Posters Near Solano Avenue

84. Stephen Alpert

Notice of Case Closure

85. Jessica Cardenas

Mediation Request – 2626 Ashby Ave

86. Caryn Millar for Bruce Millar

Request for ADA Parking

87. Sabrina Sierra & the Alchemy team

Housing Affordability

88. Stephen Alpert (2)

Pedestrian Safety Concerns

89. Shirley Kirsten

Local Events and Invitations

90. Not Loud Concerts
91. Amy Miller, on behalf of Scientific Adventures for Girls
92. Julie Nachtwey

E-Scotters

93. Carson Lepre
94. Robert Borghese

Societal Concerns

95. Jodi Schiller (3)

Links and Forwards

96. russbumper (9)
97. crustyrusty

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.