Berkeley City Council Meeting Summaries

What Happened - City Council 2026-06-16 - Regular met on 2026-06-16. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on housing, land use, and permitting, contracts, grants, leases, and assessments, and fees, transportation, and public works. Key Decisions - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,017-N.S. regarding FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election). - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,027-N.S. regarding Utility Easements for East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Water Meters at 80 and 90 Bolivar Drive. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,320-N.S. regarding Approving Proposed Projects Anticipated to Be P aid for by the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2026-27. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,321-N.S. regarding Declaration of Intent - Fiscal Year 2027 Street Lighting Assessments. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,332-N.S. regarding Resorcery Org’s Mural Reveal and Food Drive Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Such Funds. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,333-N.S. regarding United for Health’s Moffitt Library Clinic: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,334-N.S. regarding Implement Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on the 1500 Block of Delaware Street. Vote: All Ayes. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. Topics Discussed - housing, land use, and permitting - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments - fees, transportation, and public works What Happens Next - Budget and fee actions move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-06-09 - Regular met on 2026-06-09. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts, grants, leases, and assessments, city services and council implementation, and budget and fiscal actions. Key Decisions - Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,009-N.S. regarding Lease Agreement: Patpatia & Associates, Inc. for 125-127 University Avenue. - Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,011-N.S. regarding Amendment to BMC Chapter 2.100 to Subject Pepper Spray to the Approval and Reporting Requirements of the Police Equipment Ordinance. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,292-N.S. regarding Assessments: Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,293-N.S. regarding Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,294-N.S. regarding Assessments: North Shattuck Property Based Business Improvement District. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,305-N.S. regarding Berkeley Poet Laureate Program: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,307-N.S. regarding Chavez/Huerta Tribute Site: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. Topics Discussed - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments - city services and council implementation - budget and fiscal actions What Happens Next - Budget and fee actions move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-05-19 - Regular met on 2026-05-19. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on housing, land use, and permitting, city services and council implementation, and contracts, grants, leases, and assessments. Key Decisions - Adopted Resolution No. 72,273-N.S. regarding Joint Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing in People’s Park at 2556 Haste St. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,275-N.S. regarding Joint Homekey+ Application for Insight Housing’s North Berkeley BART Permanent Supportive Housing Project. - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,011-N.S. regarding Amendment to BMC Chapter 2.100 to Subject Pepper Spray to the Approval and Reporting Requirements of the Police Equipment Ordinance. - Approved recommendation for Referral to Incorporate Food Insecurity as a Funded Category in Future Community Agency Grant Funding Cycles (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee). - Adopted Resolution No. 72,282-N.S. regarding Berkeley Humane’s 12th Annual Pints for Paws Fundraiser: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,283-N.S. regarding Berkeley Flea Market Art Walk Event: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,284-N.S. regarding 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. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. Topics Discussed - housing, land use, and permitting - city services and council implementation - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments What Happens Next - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-05-12 - Regular met on 2026-05-12. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on housing, land use, and permitting and city services and council implementation. Key Decisions - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,009-N.S. regarding The proposed changes apply to the sections of the BMC listed below: - Section 23.202.020 (Residential Districts - Allowed Land Uses) - Section 23.202.050 (Residential Districts - R-1 Residential Multi-Unit 1 District) - Section 23.202.080 (Residential Districts - R-2 Residential Multi-Unit 2... - Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,006-N.S. regarding Sale of Real Property - 1631 Fifth Street. - Recognition of Muslim Holidays Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha: M/S/C (Tregub/Humbert) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.. Vote: All Ayes. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - housing, land use, and permitting - city services and council implementation What Happens Next - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text.

What Happened - City Council 2026-04-28 - Regular met on 2026-04-28. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts, grants, leases, and assessments, city services and council implementation, housing, land use, and permitting, and budget and fiscal actions. Key Decisions - Adopted Resolution No. 72,247-N.S. regarding Rescind Resolution No. 68,099-N.S. and Adopt a Resolution for Continual Participation in the Alameda County Operational Area. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,249-N.S. regarding Luna Dance Creativity: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,251-N.S. regarding Submission of the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds. Vote: All Ayes. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,252-N.S. regarding California Municipal Finance Authority Bond Financing for Ephesian Legacy Court Apartments Project. Vote: All Ayes. - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,008-N.S. regarding The proposed changes apply to the sections of the BMC listed below: - Section 23.202.020 (Residential Districts - Allowed Land Uses) - Section 23.202.050 (Residential Districts - R-1 Residential Multi-Unit 1 District) - Section 23.202.080 (Residential Districts - R-2 Residential Multi-Unit 2... - Approved recommendation for Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2016 -FY 2025): Structural Deficit Poses Risk to Financial Sustainability. - Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,005-N.S. regarding Amendments to BMC Title 3.24 (Landmarks Preservation Commission) to Revise Procedures for Designating Landmarks, Historic Districts and Structures of Merit and Incorporate Technical Edits. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. Topics Discussed - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments - city services and council implementation - housing, land use, and permitting - budget and fiscal actions What Happens Next - Budget and fee actions move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-04-21 - Regular met on 2026-04-21. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts, grants, leases, and assessments, housing, land use, and permitting, city services and council implementation, and fees, transportation, and public works. Key Decisions - Adopted Resolution No. 72,236-N.S. regarding Calling for a Consolidated General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,238-N.S. regarding 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. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,237-N.S. regarding Police Accountability Board - Appointment of New Member. - Approved recommendation for Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on April 21, 2026. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,239-N.S. regarding Contract No. 32400205 Amendment: Chemical Procurement Services for Pool Treatment Supplies. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,240-N.S. regarding FY 2026-2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund Allocation. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,241-N.S. regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Street Lighting Assessments - Initiating Proceedings. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments - housing, land use, and permitting - city services and council implementation - fees, transportation, and public works What Happens Next - Budget and fee actions move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-04-14 - Regular met on 2026-04-14. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts, grants, leases, and assessments, budget and fiscal actions, and housing, land use, and permitting. Key Decisions - Adopted Resolution No. 72,215-N.S. regarding Contract No 32600096 Amendment: Administration of the Elmwood Business Improvement District (Elmwood Business Association). - Adopted Resolution No. 72,232-N.S. regarding Kala Art 2026: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,233-N.S. regarding Celebración Cultural Sylvia Mendez (Spring Cultural Celebration) by the Sylvia Mendez School PTA: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds. - Approved recommendation for Referral to the City Manager and the Parks Commission the Request to Develop and Implement a Plan and Identify Budget to Rename City of Berkeley Locations, Events, and the City Holiday Currently Named for Cesar Chavez, and Engage with the Chavez/Huerta Commemoration Period Partners and Latinos Unidos de Berkeley to Bring Back... - Approved recommendation for Referral to Establish a Citywide Local Density Bonus Program to Facilitate Lower-Cost Ownership Homes (Condominiums) (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee). - Adopted Resolution No. 72,211-N.S. regarding Contract No. 32400067 Amendment: Westcoast Online Information Systems, Inc. DBA NetFile for Online Campaign Reporting, Public Financing Administration, Form 700 Filing and Tracking, State Law SB 827 Fiscal & Financial Training and Tracking, and State Law AB 1234 Ethics Training and Tracking. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,212-N.S. regarding Revenue Contract: City of Emeryville for Animal Services. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. Topics Discussed - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments - budget and fiscal actions - housing, land use, and permitting What Happens Next - Budget and fee actions move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-03-24 - Regular met on 2026-03-24. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on housing, land use, and permitting, city services and council implementation, budget and fiscal actions, and contracts, grants, leases, and assessments. Key Decisions - Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,003-N.S. regarding Amendments to BMC Title 23 (Zoning) to Update the Regulation of Nonconforming Lot Coverage, Floor Area Ratio and Density for Residential Uses in Selected Zoning Districts. - Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,004-N.S. regarding Amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act Regarding the Return of Unspent Public Matching Funds, Reuse of Campaign Materials, Campaign Expenditures and Cost of Living Adjustments. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,161-N.S. regarding Tobacco Prevention Program in the projected amount of $81,329 for Fiscal Year 2027. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,164-N.S. regarding Rescinding Resolution No. 65,945 - N.S. and Establishing the Behavioral Health Commission in Compliance with the Behavioral Health Services Act (SB 326). - Adopted Resolution No. 72,165-N.S. regarding Approving Publicly Available Pay Schedule. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,166-N.S. regarding Mills Act Contract - 21 Mosswood Road. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,167-N.S. regarding Contract No. 32400052 Amendment: Berry Brothers Towing and Transport Inc. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. Topics Discussed - housing, land use, and permitting - city services and council implementation - budget and fiscal actions - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments What Happens Next - Budget and fee actions move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-03-10 - Regular met on 2026-03-10. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on housing, land use, and permitting, city services and council implementation, and contracts, grants, leases, and assessments. Key Decisions - Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 8,002-N.S. regarding Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions Ordinance) and Title 23 (Zoning Ordinance) to implement Senate Bill (SB) 684. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,151-N.S. regarding Re-Establishment of the Downtown Berkeley Property and Business Improvement District (DPBID). - Adopted Resolution No. 72,155-N.S. regarding The Berkeley Rule: Artificial Intelligence Municipal Framework (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee). - Adopted Resolution No. 72,157-N.S. regarding Berkeley Free Clinic Critical Renovations: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds. - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,003-N.S. regarding Amendments to BMC Title 23 (Zoning) to Update the Regulation of Nonconforming Lot Coverage, Floor Area Ratio and Density for Residential Uses in Selected Zoning Districts. Vote: All Ayes. - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,004-N.S. regarding Amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act Regarding the Return of Unspent Public Matching Funds, Reuse of Campaign Materials, Campaign Expenditures and Cost of Living Adjustments. Vote: All Ayes. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,158-N.S. regarding Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien and of the Need for Abatement Action at 2750 Cedar Street. Vote: All Ayes. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 ANNOTATED AGENDA Page 12 Council Action Items. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. Topics Discussed - housing, land use, and permitting - city services and council implementation - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments What Happens Next - Housing, land-use, and permitting actions continue through city implementation, appeals, or follow-up reviews recorded in the official action text. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.

What Happened - City Council 2026-02-24 - Regular met on 2026-02-24. This summary uses official annotated-agenda action text and pairs each recorded action with its agenda item title rather than loose metadata. The most resident-relevant actions centered on fees, transportation, and public works, contracts, grants, leases, and assessments, budget and fiscal actions, and city services and council implementation. Key Decisions - Adopted Resolution No. 72,130-N.S. regarding Contract: California Association of Environmental Health Administrators for Stormwater Inspections. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,147-N.S. regarding Waterside Workshops Community Spring Fling: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Fund. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,148-N.S. regarding Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to Support the Berkeley Unified School District Historical Study. - Adopted Resolution No. 72,149-N.S. regarding Resolution Urging Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to Enact an Eviction Moratorium to Prevent Displacement During the Ongoing ICE/CBP Terror Campaign. - Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 8,002-N.S. regarding Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions Ordinance) and Title 23 (Zoning Ordinance) to implement Senate Bill (SB) 684. Vote: Ayes - Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes - None; Abstain - O’Keefe. Council Action Items... - Approved recommendation for Referral to City Manager and City Attorney: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee). - Approved recommendation for Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on February 24, 2026. Why It Matters - This summary is based on Berkeley annotated-agenda item blocks, so action and vote language is tied back to the relevant agenda item. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - fees, transportation, and public works - contracts, grants, leases, and assessments - budget and fiscal actions - city services and council implementation What Happens Next - Budget and fee actions move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Approved contracts, grants, leases, or assessments move forward under the terms recorded in the annotated agenda.