May 6, 2026 · Planning Commission
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The Commission 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.
The Commission Chair may make announcements or provide information to the Commission in the form of an oral report. The Commission will not take action on such items but may request the items be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
Receive opportunity reports on status of projects for which the Planning Commission has established a subcommittee or liaison.
Draft minutes for the Commissions consideration and approval. Minutes of April 15, 2026 From: Commission Secretary Recommendation: Approve the draft minutes of the April 15, 2026 meeting.
The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action as the item is taken up. Following review and discussion of the items listed below, the Commission may continue an item to a future Commission meeting. No Action can be taken on items that are not noticed on the published agenda. A. Public Hearing: Corridors Zoning Update From: Uttara Ramakrishnan, Associate Planner Recommendation: Receive a staff presentation, consider public comments, adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the Berkeley Corridors Zoning Update Draft Ordinance including proposed Zoning Map amendments, Zoning Ordinance amendments, and conforming General Plan Amendments.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:30 PM
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