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September 29, 2026 · City Council

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1. Increase Spending Authority to Create Purchase Orders Against Contract No.

31900270: Dell Computers, Inc. for Continued Hardware, Software, and Related Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to increase spending authority for purchase orders to Contract No. 31900270 with Dell Computers, Inc. for the purchase of hardware, software, and related services utilizing the County of Riverside Agreement 8084445, for an additional $2,900,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $11,097,733 for the period of November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2027. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA Page 3 Page 3 Recess Items

2. Contract No. 32600016 Amendment: Team Ghilotti South Cove West Lot

Repaving Project From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during the City Council recess authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32600016 with Team Ghilotti for the South Cove West Parking Lot Project, increasing the amount by $335,740 for an amended total amount not to exceed $2,220,381. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

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3. Increased Spending Authority: East Bay Regional Communications System

Authority Project Operating Agreement (Contract No. 31900111) for Public Safety Radio Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager to increase the spending authority with the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority for public safety radio communications services, increasing the amount by $2,600,000 for a total not to exceed of $6,819,482 and requiring Council reauthorization by December 31, 2031. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jaime Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300 Consent Calendar

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4. Loan Administration Board Dissolution; Repealing BMC Chapter 3.72

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,032-N.S. repealing Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.72. Loan Administration Board enabling legislation, thereby dissolving the Loan Administration Board. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530

5. Minutes for Approval

From: City Manager Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of July 6, 2026 (closed), July 7, 2026 (regular), July 14, 2026 (special and regular), July 20, 2026 (closed), July 24, 2026 (closed), and July 28, 2026 (regular). Financial Implications: None Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA Page 4 Page 4 Consent Calendar

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

Issuance After Council Approval on September 29, 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: $17,585,000 - Various Funds Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

7. Adopt Resolution Approving Publicly Available Pay Schedule

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a publicly available pay schedule effective September 15, 2026, pursuant to the Public Employee’s Retirement Law (PERL), Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). Financial Implications: See report Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

8. Appointment of Director of Police Accountability

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the appointment of Mary Opler as Director of Police Accountability and approving an employment agreement effective October 5, 2026, at an annual salary of $230,000. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

9. Contract: Agile Occupational Medicine for Occupational Health Services

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Agile Occupational Medicine for Employee Occupational Health Services for the period of January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030 for a total not to exceed of $150,000. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

10. Contract No. 32100138 Amendment: AnchorCM for On-call Waterfront Project

and Construction Management Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32100138 for AnchorCM, for on-call Waterfront project and construction management services, increasing the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total Not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000 and duration by twelve months, from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. Financial Implications: $3,000,000 - Various Funds Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA Page 5 Page 5 Consent Calendar

11. Contract No. 32400043 Amendment: Elavon, Inc. for Online Credit Card

Processing Services for Recreation Programs and Facilities From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to contract 32400043 with Elavon, Inc. for online credit card processing services for Recreation programs and facilities by $125,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $485,000. Financial Implications: $485,000 - Various Funds Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

12. Donation: Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Waterfront in Memory of Mike

Parker From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation in the amount of $3,400 for a memorial bench to be placed at the Berkeley Waterfront in memory of Mike Parker. Financial Implications: $3,400 - Donation Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

13. Amendment to BMC Chapter 2.99 to Establish Surveillance Technology Vendor

Accountability Requirements and to Revise the Annual Surveillance Technology Reporting Schedule From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 2.99 to require enforceable violation, sanction, and termination provisions in agreements with surveillance technology vendors; to change the annual Surveillance Technology Report to a calendar-year reporting period due to the City Council at the first regular meeting in March, beginning with a report in March 2027 covering October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and to conform references to the Police Accountability Board. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

14. Contract No. 31900143 Resolution Amendment: Passport Labs Incorporated

for Parking Citation and Permit Management System (CPMS) From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 72,068-N.S., to clarify the total contract authority required to execute and operationalize the contract with Passport Labs Inc. for a Parking Citation and Permit Management System. The amendment reflects a total contract authority of $9.3 million for the initial three-year term, from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, with the option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods, provided that the final extension shall end no later than August 31, 2031. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA Page 6 Page 6 Consent Calendar

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15. Contract No. 32400003 Amendment: Cooke & Associates Background

Investigations From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Cooke & Associates, a background investigation services provider for public safety personnel, to increase the contract amount by $350,000 to a total contract of $930,000 expiring on July 31, 2028. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

16. Grant: Fiscal Year 2027 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Grant

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, to execute a grant contract and any subsequent amendments with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in the amount of $97,330 for fiscal year 2027. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

17. Revenue Grant: Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Acceptance

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with the California Highway Patrol. The total grant amount is $90,629.70 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

18. Alameda County Transportation Commission Comprehensive Investment

Program 2028 and One Bay Area Grant 4 Applications From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions of local support for Alameda County Transportation Commission Comprehensive Investment Program (CIP) 2028 and One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) 4 grant applications submitted on July 27, 2026, for the Sacramento Crossings Improvement Project and the North and West Berkeley Safe Routes to Schools Project; accept the funds; and execute any resultant agreements and amendments. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA Page 7 Page 7 Consent Calendar

19. Contract No. 32600193 Amendment: Bay Construction Co. for Transfer Station

Aboveground Storage Tank Specification No. 25-11733-C From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32600193 with Bay Construction Co. for the Transfer Station Aboveground Storage Tank Project, increasing the contract amount by $110,964.00 for a revised total amount not to exceed $765,600.00, for the contract term beginning June 23, 2026, through December 30, 2026. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

20. Contract: IDAX Traffic Data, LLC for On-call Traffic Survey Consulting Services

From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with IDAX Traffic Data, LLC, for on-call traffic survey consulting services for an initial three-year period in the amount not to exceed $240,000, with an option of up to two, one-year extensions. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

21. Contract: One Workplace Construction LLC dba Vantis for 1947 Center St.

Window Replacement Project From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specification for 1947 Center St. Window Replacement Project (Specification No. 26-11762-C); and

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