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June 30, 2026 · City Council

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1. Repeal and Reenact Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 14.52 to Adjust

the goBerkeley Parking Management Program; Change Parking Permit Fees; Establish a New Schedule for Parking Violations, Fines, and Late Payment Penalties; and Rescind Resolution No. 71,627-N.S. From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,012-N.S. repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code chapter 14.52, “Parking Meters,” to enable the following changes: a. Extend parking meter operating hours to 8 p.m. citywide. b. Operate parking meters, pay stations, and parking enforcement on Sundays. c. Expand meter zones to new high-demand areas. d. Authorize a transition to cashless parking meters and/or pay stations in the future. First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – Bartlett. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Wahid Amiri, Public Works, (510) 981-6300 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 3 Page 3 Consent Calendar

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2. FY 2027 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Relief Act of 2024

(Measure X) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,013-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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3. FY 2027 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Services

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,014-N.S. setting 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Bankhead, Library, (510) 981-6100, Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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4. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,015-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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5. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation

Bonds (Measures G, S & I) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,016-N.S. 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%. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 4 Page 4 Consent Calendar

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6. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General

Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,017-N.S. setting the FY 2027 tax rate funding the debt service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018) at 0.0200%. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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7. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled

(Measure E) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,018-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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8. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and

Preparedness (Measure GG) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,019-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300, David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981- 3473

9. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and

Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,020-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 5 Page 5 Consent Calendar

10. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services

(Paramedic Tax) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,021-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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11. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities

General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,022-N.S. 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%. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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12. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,023-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

13. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library

Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,024-N.S. 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%. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 6 Page 6 Consent Calendar

14. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable

Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) (Measure FF) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,025-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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15. FY 2027 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed

Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,026-N.S. 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%. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

16. Utility Easements for East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Water Meters

at 80 and 90 Bolivar Drive From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,027-N.S. 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. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: None Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

17. Transactions and Use (Sales) General Tax Measure on the November 3, 2026

Ballot From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance 8,028-N.S. authorizing a one-half of one percent (0.5%) transactions and use (sales) tax for general municipal purposes, bringing the aggregate sales tax rate in Berkeley to 10.75%, and finding that the proposed measure is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: None Contact: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager, (510) 981-7000 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 7 Page 7 Consent Calendar

18. Minutes for Approval

From: City Manager Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of May 4, 2026 (closed), May 7, 2026 (special), May 11, 2026 (closed), May 12, 2026 (closed and regular), and May 19, 2026 (special and regular). Financial Implications: None Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

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19. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible

Issuance After Council Approval on June 30, 2026 From: City Manager Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval. Financial Implications: - General Fund - $2,408,500 Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

20. 2027 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance setting the 2027 tax rate (effective January 1, 2027) for the transportation network company at the following rates: 65.1005 cents on the user for each prearranged trip that originates in the City that is not part of a pooled prearranged trip and 31.7889 for each pooled prearranged trip on each user who arranges each prearranged trip that originates in the City and which comprises part of the pooled prearranged trip. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

21. Appropriations Limit for FY 2027

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the appropriations limit at $420,156,522 for FY 2027 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California based on the calculations for the appropriations limit. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 8 Page 8 Consent Calendar

22. FY 2027 State Code Revision, Reaffirming the Investment Policy and

Designation of Investment Authority From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the changes to the Investment Policy to comply with updated state codes, reaffirm the Investment Policy, and confirm the delegation of investment authority to the Director of Finance to make investments for FY 2027. Financial Implications: None Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

23. Contract No. 105921-1 Amendment: TruePoint Solutions, LLC dba GovPath for

Professional Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend Contract No. 105921-1 with GovPath (TruePoint Solutions, LLC) for professional services, increasing the amount by $180,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,657,200 Financial Implications: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

24. Donation from Mary Parker, MD

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,000 from Mary Parker, MD in appreciation of the Berkeley Fire Department. Financial Implications: General Fund - $2,000 (Donation) Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

25. Contract: Extension of Emergency Medical Services Agreements with the

County of Alameda From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute up to three one-year extensions of the following contracts, exercisable by mutual agreement of the City and Alameda County: 1. Emergency Medical Services First Responder Advanced Life Support (FRALS) Services Agreement between the City of Berkeley and the County of Alameda; and 2. Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Transport Services Agreement between the City of Berkeley and the County of Alameda. Financial Implications: See report Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 9 Page 9 Consent Calendar

26. Revenue Contracts: Senior Center Activities & Supportive Services - Case

Management, Aging Services Programs, Fiscal Years 2027 - 2030 From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funding and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with Alameda County. This funding will support senior center activities and supportive case management services for Berkeley seniors from Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2030 (FY 2027 - FY 2030) in the following projected annual amounts: a. Senior Center Activities in an annual projected amount of $79,046; and b. Supportive Services – Case Management in an annual projected amount of $149,994. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

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27. Revenue Contract Amendments: Nutrition and Family Caregiver Support

Programs, Aging Services Programs, Fiscal Year 2027 From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute contract amendments with Alameda County to accept funding and provide congregate and home-delivered meals, and family caregiver support to seniors for the first half of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027) in the following projected amounts: a. Congregate Meals in a projected amount of $70,500; b. Home Delivered Meals in a projected amount of $88,096; and c. Family Caregiver Support Program in a projected amount of $49,764. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

28. Contract No. 32500126 Amendment: City Data Services, LLC for an upgraded

Community Agency Contract Administration and Monitoring System From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend Contract No. 32500126 with City Data Services, LLC for an upgraded community agency contract administration and monitoring system used by the Health, Housing and Community Services Department (HHCS) for an increase of $22,460 and a new contract not to exceed amount of $188,540. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 10 Page 10 Consent Calendar

29. North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing Projects – Additional

Predevelopment Funding and Ownership Change From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the change of the owner and controlling agency for North Berkeley BART projects from BRIDGE Housing Corporation (BRIDGE) to East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) or their affiliate and Insight Housing (Insight) or their affiliate; 2. Reapproving the funding reservations for the North Berkeley BART (NBB) affordable housing projects as follows; a. $9,010,000 for the NBB Lot A Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project; b. $11,563,636 for the NBB Lot B EBALDC project; and c. $5,926,364 for the NBB Lot D EBALDC project; 3. Approving an increase of $3,358,072 in predevelopment advances, for a total of $8,358,072 from the previously authorized NBB funding reservation, to support predevelopment activities for the affordable housing projects as follows: a. $2,464,233 for the NBB Lot A PSH project; and b. $4,132,816 for the NBB Lot B EBALDC project; c. $1,761,023 for the NBB Lot D EBALDC project; and 4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all original or amended documents to effectuate this action. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

30. Extend Term of 2011-2026 Community Workforce Agreement with the Building

and Construction Trades Council for City Construction Projects From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a six-month extension to the current Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County (BTCA) through December 31, 2026. Financial Implications: See report. Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 AGENDA Page 11 Page 11 Consent Calendar

31. Establish the Job Classification and Pay Scale for Firefighter EMT, Add

Firefighter Paramedic and Firefighter EMT to Personnel Rules and Regulations Section 9.03 Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Personnel Action, and Revise Section 33, Probationary Period of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Berkeley and Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, I.A.F.F. Local 1227 From: City Manager Recommendation:

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