June 16, 2026 · City Council
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by Minuteman Press (Synthesis Group, Inc) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the write-off of the outstanding loan balance of $42,755 owed by Synthesis Group, Inc. to the City’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) in accordance with the RLF Administrative Plan. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing a temporary appropriation in the sum of $60,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from July 1, 2026, until the effective date of the FY 2027 Annual Appropriations Ordinance. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 AGENDA Page 3 Page 3 Consent Calendar
(Measure X) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for the Library Relief Act of 2024, approved by Berkeley voters in the November 2024 election, for funding the provision of Library Services in the City of Berkeley at $0.06297 (6.297 cents) per square foot for dwelling units and $0.09446 (9.446 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution to recommend that the Berkeley City Council set the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the provision of Library Services in the City of Berkeley at $0.3128 (31.28 cents) per square foot for dwelling units and $0.4729 (47.29 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.9168 (91.68 cents) per square foot of improvements. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Bonds (Measures G, S & I) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate funding the debt service on the 2015 consolidation of Measures G, S and I (General Obligation Bonds - Elections of 1992, 1996 and 2002) at 0.0075%. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate funding the debt service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018) at 0.0200%. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 AGENDA Page 4 Page 4 Consent Calendar
(Measure E) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency services for the disabled at $0.02339 (2.339 cents) per square foot of improvements. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Preparedness (Measure GG) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness in the City of Berkeley at the rate of $0.07026 (7.026 cents) per square foot of improvements for dwelling units and setting the rate for all other property at $0.10634 (10.634 cents) per square foot of improvements. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300, David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981- 3473
Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) in the City of Berkeley at the annual tax rate of $0.13633 (13.633 cents) per square foot of improvements. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
(Paramedic Tax) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the provision of emergency medical services to Berkeley residents at $0.0492 (4.92 cents) per square foot of improvements. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 AGENDA Page 5 Page 5 Consent Calendar
General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate funding the debt service on the Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0140%. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding all improvements for the maintenance of parks, City trees, and landscaping in the City of Berkeley at $0.2783 (27.83 cents) per square foot of improvements. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding the debt service on the Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election) at 0.0035%. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) (Measure FF) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2027 tax rate for funding Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS), otherwise known as Measure FF, at an annual rate of $0.17842 per square foot of dwelling unit improvements and $0.26238 per square foot for industrial, commercial, and institutional improvements. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 AGENDA Page 6 Page 6 Consent Calendar
Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the FY 2026 tax rate funding the debt service on the Street and Integrated Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012) at 0.0040%. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program for Planning and Demonstration Grant funding; accept grant funds if awarded; execute all related agreements and amendments; and appropriate and allocate grant funds for activities supporting the City’s Street Trauma Prevention Program (STPP), Vision Zero, emergency response coordination, and related citywide roadway safety planning activities. Financial Implications: See report Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to receive up to the maximum grant award for the following Shelter Plus Care grants and to execute any resultant agreements and amendments. a. A Shelter Plus Care grant received via Alameda County in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,035,576 to provide tenant-based rental assistance to individuals who are chronically homeless and disabled from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027; and b. A Shelter Plus Care grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the estimated amount of $7,305,893 for the Supportive Housing Collaborative Project (SHC) for the period September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 AGENDA Page 7 Page 7 Consent Calendar
Plan From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Fiscal Years 2027-2029 Three-Year Integrated Plan which formalizes the mandatory transition from the legacy Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) framework to the updated BHSA model mandated by California Proposition 1 (effective July 1, 2026); authorizing the signature of the City Council Certification form; forwarding the plan to appropriate state officials; and authorizing non- substantive, technical or ministerial modifications to the plan as required by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for final state approval. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) Approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter referred to as "MOU") with the Berkeley Police Association (hereafter referred to as the "Union") for a term commencing upon adoption by Resolution of the City Council or on July 1, 2026, whichever occurs later, and expiring at 12:00 a.m. on July 1, 2028; 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute and implement the successor MOU, including any agreements that may be operationally necessary during the term of the MOU, provided such agreements do not create increased economic obligations for the City or modify negotiated compensation or benefits; and 3) Approving a new Classification and Salary Table for Representation Units E and F, including the salary adjustments and Police Officer salary schedule changes reflected in the successor MOU, and superseding any prior inconsistent salary resolution or table as necessary. The terms of the proposed successor MOU are within the parameters of authority approved by Council in closed session. The proposals were ratified by the Union following a five-day vote that concluded on May 28, 2026. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
at 80 and 90 Bolivar Drive From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant utility easements for two East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) water meters at City-owned buildings at 80 and 90 Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park. Financial Implications: None Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 AGENDA Page 8 Page 8 Consent Calendar
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2026-27 From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a proposed list of projects that will utilize funding from the State of California’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and authorize the City Manager to submit the proposed list to the California Transportation Commission. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions granting the City Manager the authority to: 1. Approve the Engineer's Reports;