May 13, 2026 · Parks Recreation and Waterfront Commission
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maintenance projects, forestry, recreation, budget, fees (Ferris/Erickson).
increased parks facilities in Berkeley’s Southeast Quadrant (Abshez).
new dog parks (Nash).
Council and designate a commissioner to speak at Council on May 19, 2026 (Abshez).*
Delores Cooper Plaza per Council referral to PRW Commission (Ferris).*
Council referral to PRW Commission (Ferris).*
1 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. Parks, Recreation, and Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Page 1 of 60 Waterfront Commission Regular Meeting PRW Commission Agenda – 05-13-2026 – p. 2
June 10 Presentation on 600 Bancroft Project; June 10 Presentation on Aquatic Park Dreamland and Bioretention projects; Rename gym at Frances Albrier Center; Fitness Courts Project.
East Side of Aquatic Park, 04/06/2026; City Manager memo to Council re: Throne portable restroom update, 05/05/2026; Emails re: renaming CCP (6).
* document is attached to agenda packet and on the commission website. ** document will be provided at the meeting. Parks, Recreation, and Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Page 2 of 60 Waterfront Commission Regular Meeting Agenda ADA Disclaimer: This meeting is being held in a wheelchair accessible location. To request disability-related accommodations to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 981-6418 (V) or 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date. Please refrain from wearing scented products to this meeting. SB343 Disclaimer Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department Office at 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA. Communications Disclaimer: Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to a City board, commission or committee, will become part of the public record. All communications to the Commission should be received at least 10 days before the meeting date. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the commission or committee for further information. Commission Information: The agenda packets for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Waterfront Commission are available for review at www.cityofberkeley.info/commissions; the Berkeley Main Library and the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department Office at 2180 Milvia Street –3rd Floor, during their normal business hours. If you have questions, call Commission Secretary, Roger Miller at 981-6704 at 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 or by email at rmiller@berkeleyca.gov MISSION STATEMENT – PARKS AND WATERFRONT: Reviews and advises the City Council on issues related to all City/public parks, open space, greenery, pools, programs, recreation centers, the Waterfront, and resident camps: their physical conditions, policies, projects, programs, planning efforts, activities, and funding; early childhood education programs; and animal care issues in parks. COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor District 3 Ben Nash District 6 District 1 Carrie Rybczynski District 4 Mary Muszynski District 7 Ysabela Philip District 2 Leigh Stewart District 5 Allen Samelson District 8 Allan Abshez Current assignments • Subcomm on dogs and parks (07-09-2025) • Liaison - Civic Arts in Parks (Carrie Rybczynski) (Nash; Stewart) • Subcomm on parks impact fee (07-09-2025) • Subcomm on State of the Parks (2/11/26) (Abshez; Rybczynski) (Abshez; Rybczynski; Samelson) • Subcomm on Waterfront Fees (10-08-2025) • Subcomm on underserved SE quadrant (03-11-2026) (Abshez; Philip) (Abshez; Nash; Philip). • Subcomm on City bond measure 2026 (10-08-25) • Subcomm on Golden Gate Fields potential (4/8/26) (Muszynski; Nash; Samelson; Stewart) Parks, Recreation, and Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Page 3 of 60 Waterfront Commission Regular Meeting 2026 Commission Meeting Dates Name of Commission: Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission Commission Secretary: Roger Miller Location: Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St Meeting Day and Date Month Time Notes (2nd Wednesday per month) 2026 January Tuesday, January 13 7:00 p.m. Special Mtg February Wednesday, February 11 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg March Wednesday, March 11 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg April Wednesday, April 8 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg, Willard Ctr May Wednesday, May 13 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg June Wednesday, June 10 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg July Wednesday, July 8 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg August No meeting September Wednesday, September 9 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg October Wednesday, October 14 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg November Tuesday, November 10 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg December No Meeting 2027 January Wednesday, January 13 7:00 p.m. Regular Mtg Parks, Recreation, and Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Page 4 of 60 Waterfront Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Item 5. Minutes PARKS, RECREATION, AND WATERFRONT COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:00 P.M. Frances Albrier Community Center - auditorium 2800 Park Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 Minutes - Draft