October 13, 2026 · City Council
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Accountability Requirements and to Revise the Annual Surveillance Technology Reporting Schedule From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 8,033-N.S. 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 2028 covering October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027; and to conform references to the Police Accountability Board. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 AGENDA Page 3 Page 3 Consent Calendar
From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 8,034-N.S. to amend the Berkeley Municipal Code to create the San Pablo Commercial District (Chapter 23.202.160) and additional conforming amendments to other sections of the Municipal Code. First Reading Vote: All Ayes. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Issuance After Council Approval on October 13, 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: Measure BB Paratransit Fund - $2,240,000 Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
for McKinley House – 2111 McKinley Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900009 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for property management services at 2111 McKinley Avenue in Berkeley, updating the funding source designation from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) and increasing the contract allocation by $104,474 to a total amount not to exceed $1,015,607. Financial Implications: Behavioral Health Services Act Fund - $104,474 Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100
Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) Side Letter Agreement From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Berkeley and the Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association (BCFOA) concerning the disposition of eligible unused sick leave conversion value for employees hired before June 30, 2014, and to authorize immediate implementation of the agreement pending Council ratification. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 AGENDA Page 4 Page 4 Consent Calendar
Maintenance and Support From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 31900122-1 with Rolling Orange, Inc. for additional website maintenance and support for an amount not-to-exceed $115,000 over two years, and a total contract value not-to-exceed $909,300 from March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2028. The City intends to conduct an RFP at the end of FY2027 to establish a new contract by July 1, 2028. Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $115,000 Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32000008 with Granicus, Inc., to continue providing live video streaming, on-demand archival video, podcasting, and web page subscription services, increasing the contract amount by $72,200 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $395,146 from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2027. Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $72,000 Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
Services Administration (“GSA”) Vehicle for Professional Services Purchase Orders From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue purchase orders with Protiviti for professional services using GSA purchasing vehicle no. GS35F-0280X for an amount not to exceed $425,000 through June 30, 2027 Financial Implications: IT Cost Allocation Fund - $425,000 Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
for Berkeley Marina K-Dock Restroom Renovation Project From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32600093 with Paymun Building and Development, Inc. for the Berkeley Marina K-Dock Restroom Renovation Project, increasing the amount by $11,000 for an amended total amount not to exceed $451,000. Financial Implications: Marina Fund - $11,000 Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 AGENDA Page 5 Page 5 Council Consent Items
Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds from General Funds and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Taplin (Author), Mayor Ishii (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Tregub (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,000 per councilmember, including $1,000 from Councilmember Terry Taplin, $100 from Mayor Adena Ishii, and $150 from Councilmember Igor Tregub, to support BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Terry Taplin, Councilmember, District 2, (510) 981-7120
through Nov 30th 2026 / Hip Hop Hollywood Dance Tour - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250 per Councilmember, including $250 from the discretionary Council Office Budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett, to Creations Berkeley Media & Performing Arts, Inc., to support Creations Dance Group participation in the 2026 Hip Hop Hollywood Dance Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood from November 27-30,
Council Office Budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett and the Discretionary Council Office Budgets of any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130