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Approving the plans and specifications for the Adeline Street Landscaping Improvements Project; and
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Berkeley • 2026-01-20 • 6:00 pm
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What Happened
- City Council 2026-01-20 - Regular met on 2026-01-20. 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, and fees, transportation, and public works.
Key Decisions
- Adopted Resolution No. 72,080-N.S. regarding Ratification of City Manager Action to Execute a Contract with Lake Research Partners for Community Survey Services in Support of Potential November 2026 Ballot Measures.
- Adopted Resolution No. 72,082-N.S. regarding Revenue Agreement: Alameda Alliance for Health Provider Recruitment Initiative.
- Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,997-N.S. regarding Amend Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.68 - Bicycle Registration and Licensing.
- Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,998-N.S. regarding Amend Berkeley Municipal Code Section 14.40.100 - Disability Parking Standards and Accommodations.
- Adopted Resolution No. 72,086-N.S. regarding Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on January 20, 2026.
- Adopted Resolution No. 72,087-N.S. regarding Request for Proposals for Capacity Building for Emerging Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers.
- Adopted Resolution No. 72,091-N.S. regarding Caminos al Éxito: 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.
- Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities.
- Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated.
Topics Discussed
- contracts, grants, leases, and assessments - housing, land use, and permitting - 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.
Agenda
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Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Bauman Landscape and Construction Inc.; and
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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 Bauman Landscape and Construction Inc.
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FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION: for the Adeline Street Landscaping Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $357,000 which includes a contract amount of $297,500, and a 20% contingency in the amount of $59,500. NEGATIVE EFFECT IF ACTION DELAYED UNTIL...
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Per the terms of the agreement, CHW certificate training must begin within one (1) year of the Memorandum of Understanding signature date and must be completed within two (2) years of the MOU signature date, no later than end of Fiscal Year
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