City Council - July 28, 2026

July 28, 2026 · City Council

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Agenda

1. Lease Agreement: International Child Resource Institute (ICRI) for 125-127

University Avenue Office Space From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,031-N.S. executing a five-year lease agreement with International Child Resource Institute to lease second floor office space located at 125-127 University Ave in the Berkeley Waterfront. The lease term is anticipated to begin September 1, 2026, and end August 31, 2031. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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2. Minutes for Approval

From: City Manager Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of June 5, 2026 (closed), June 8, 2026 (closed), June 9, 2026 (regular), June 16, 2026 (regular), June 22, 2026 (closed), June 23, 2026 (special), and June 30, 2026 (regular). Financial Implications: None. Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 AGENDA Page 3 Page 3 Consent Calendar

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3. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing a new member to the Police Accountability Board (PAB) nominated by Councilmember Taplin. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

4. Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference

From: City Manager Recommendation: Designate Councilmember Lunaparra as the voting delegate and Councilmember Humbert as the alternate for the General Assembly of the Annual League of California Cities conference to be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Anaheim. Financial Implications: See report. Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

5. Contract No. 32100053 Amendment: Dr. Orsolya Kuti for Veterinary Medical

Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Dr. Orsolya Kuti to provide in-house veterinary medical services at Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS), increasing the contract amount by $103,000 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $376,000. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

6. Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services Grant Acceptance

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a $60,000 grant from the Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services (FoBACS) and to execute any necessary agreements and amendments required to implement this funding. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

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

Issuance After Council Approval on July 28, 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: See report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 AGENDA Page 4 Page 4 Consent Calendar

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8. Contract No. 32600030 Amendment: DataProse for Bill Printing and Mailing

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No: 32600030 with DataProse, to provide printing and mailing services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for an amended total amount not to exceed $200,000 and extending the term for 18 months, until December 31, 2028. Financial Implications: See Report Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

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9. Contract: Swifthawk Consulting, LLC to Serve as the Alameda County

Coordinator From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Swifthawk Consulting, LLC, to serve as the Alameda County Coordinator for coordination with local agencies, fire safe councils, and wildfire mitigation community groups for the initial period, August 1, 2026, through December 30, 2029, with two (2) one (1) year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $1 million based on incoming grant funds from the California Fire Safe Council; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any amendments for not more than $225,000 per year in Fiscal Year (FY) 30 and 31, upon receiving additional California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) awards in order to continue the contract. 3. To apply for and receive future grant awards to maintain the Alameda County Coordinator position through 2031. Financial Implications: See report Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

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10. Purchase Orders: Spending Authority for equipment purchase from Life-Assist

for Emergency Medical Supplies and Equipment From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to utilize National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov) Contract No. PS25830 and issue purchase orders to Life-Assist, Inc. for emergency medical supplies and equipment from August 1, 2026 through November 18, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $1,552,000 with the option to continue utilizing any authorized extensions or successor cooperative purchasing agreements, subject to available funding and applicable procurement requirements for an additional two, two year extensions not to exceed $1,888,000. Financial Implications: See report Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 AGENDA Page 5 Page 5 Consent Calendar

11. Purchase Orders: Bound Tree Medical for Emergency Medical Supplies and

Equipment From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to utilize BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26 and issue purchase orders to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for emergency medical supplies and equipment from August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, with the option to continue utilizing authorized contract renewals or successor cooperative purchasing agreements for two additional two-year periods, in an amount not to exceed $110,000 in total. Financial Implications: See report Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

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12. Grant Application: Authorizing application for and acceptance of FEMA Port

Security Grant Program funds for fire & rescue boat replacement From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, and any amendments, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for up to $1,200,000 including a $300,000 (25%) local match to replace the City’s Fire & Rescue Boat. Financial Implications: See report Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

13. Contract: Berkeley Food Network for Food Assistance: HOME-ARP Supportive

Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a new contract with Berkeley Food Network (BFN) to provide food security services to eligible populations utilizing HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds for a total amount not to exceed $372,901 for a two-year contract ending on June 30, 2028. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

14. Contract: CivicPlus, LLC for Recreation Management Software and Related

Services From: City Manager Recommendation: A Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for the continued provision of recreation management software, training, consulting, and related professional services, for an amount not to exceed $200,905 for the five-year period commencing December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2031. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 AGENDA Page 6 Page 6 Consent Calendar

15. Purchase Order: One Workplace Inc. for furniture and equipment for the MLK

Jr. Youth Services Center and other Community Centers From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue purchase orders with One Workplace Inc. for the purchase of furniture and equipment for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center and other community centers using the Omnia Partners Contract No. 2019.001899, R221104, and R240103 for an amount not to exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2027, with the option of one (1) single-year extension if the Omnia contract is extended. Financial Implications: Parks Tax Fund - $300,000 Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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16. Contract: QLM-Inc. for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New

Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project; and 2. Accepting the correction of the sum of bid items for QLM- Inc’s bid; and 3. Accepting the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, QLM-Inc.; and 4. 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 QLM-Inc., for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground Project from Blake to Ward Street, along Acton Street at 0 Parker Street, 0 Carleton Street, 0 Derby Street, 0 Ward Street, in an amount not to exceed $3,355,202 which includes a base contract amount of $3,185,202, plus $170,000 for Add Alternates No. 3 and 5, and a 10% contingency in the amount of $335,520. Financial Implications: Various Funds - $3,690,722 Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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17. Contract No. 32500050 Amendment: The Dutra Group for Berkeley Marina

Docks D&E Replacement Project From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32500050 with The Dutra Group for the Berkeley Marina Docks D&E Replacement Project, increasing the amount by $300,000 for an amended total amount not to exceed $8,893,200. Financial Implications: Various Funds - $8,893,222 Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 AGENDA Page 7 Page 7 Consent Calendar

18. Authorization for Additional Civic Arts Commission Meeting in 2026

From: Civic Arts Commission Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Civic Arts Commission to hold one additional meeting in 2026, allowing the Commission to add an August 26, 2026 meeting. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

19. ***Item Removed by the City Manager*** Officially Name the Public Plaza at

Adeline and Fairview Streets in South Berkeley in honor of Dolores Cooper From: Parks and Waterfront Commission Contact: Roger Miller, Commission Secretary, (510) 981-6700 Council Consent Items

20. Excused Absence for Councilmember Ben Bartlett

From: Mayor Ishii (Author) Recommendation: Excuse Councilmember Ben Bartlett from the June 30, 2026 council meeting because of a medical illness/condition. Financial Implications: None Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100

21. Recission of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Under the Clean Air Act From: Mayor Ishii (Author), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to join the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University’s amicus brief in support of the petition for review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) rescission of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, 91 Fed. Reg. 7686 (Feb. 18, 2026), subject to City Attorney review and approval of the brief. Financial Implications: Staff time Contact: Adena Ishii, Mayor, (510) 981-7100 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 AGENDA Page 8 Page 8 Council Consent Items

22. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant

of Such Funds to Support the Citywide Berkeley School Supply Distribution & Resource Fair From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $200 per Councilmember from the D13 Discretionary Accounts of members of the Berkeley City Council, including a contribution of $200 from Councilmember Ben Bartlett, $150 from Councilmember Igor Tregub, $100 from Mayor Adena Ishii, and inviting additional Councilmembers to contribute, to support SupplyBank.org's Citywide Berkeley School Supply Giveaway & Resource Fair. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130

23. Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant

of Such Funds to the Downtown Berkeley Association in Support of the Social Service Outreach Coordinator Position From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Lunaparra (Co- Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $1000 per Councilmember from each of their D13 Discretionary Accounts including $500 from Councilmember Tregub, $500 from Councilmember O’Keefe, $500 from Councilmember Blackaby, and $300 from Councilmember Lunaparra and inviting other members of the City Council to contribute to the Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) in support of the Social Service Outreach Coordinator position. The relinquished funds from the respective discretionary Council Office Budgets of such members of the Berkeley City Council who wish to contribute will close the remaining gap in cost sharing funding and allow for the DBA to continue performing important social services outreach duties in Downtown Berkeley. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Igor Tregub, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 AGENDA Page 9 Page 9 Council Consent Items

24. Referral to the City Manager: RENAISSANCE (Revitalizing Enterprise and

Neighborhoods through Activation, Investment, Safety, Streamlining, Accessibility, Networking, Collaboration, and Equity), Part 1: Performance Standards for Commercial District Activation and Blight Mitigation From: Councilmember Tregub (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Blackaby (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember O'Keefe (Co- Sponsor) Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager the development of a set of commercial vacancy blight mitigation strategies that include but are not limited to:

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