Human Welfare and Community Action Commission - October 21, 2026

October 21, 2026 · Human Welfare and Community Action Commission

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Agenda

3. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters

Update/Action Items The Commission may take action related to any subject listed on the agenda, except where noted.

4. Presentation and Discussion: Agnes Cho, Senior Policy Advisor on Housing,

Homelessness and Healthcare to Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas with follow-up discussion

5. Discussion and possible action regarding an Opposition Letter regarding the

Surveillance Software Company contracts' proposals (RFPs) to City Council (Attachment E) - Commissioner Huchting

7. Presentation from the Cycling Without Age documentary (on screen): Commissioner Sol

https://www.pedalbornpictures.com/projects/cyclingwithoutage Berkeley Community Action Agency Board Business

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9. Election of low-income representatives – All

2180 Milvia Street, 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: 510. 981.5400 TDD: 510.981.6903 Fax: 510. 981.5450 E-mail: HHCS@berkeleyca.gov Agenda – HWCAC October 21, 2026 Page 2 of 3

11. Discussion and Possible Action: Information Report for Submission of 2025 – 2030

HWCAC Strategic Plan to City Council (Attachment C) – Staff

12. Review City of Berkeley funded agency program and financial reports (Attachment D) —

Staff a. Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) – FY26 Q4 Reports Other Discussion Items

13. Discussion of the Police Accountability Board’s audit process (update from the Police

Accountability meeting) - Commissioner Sol

14. Discussion and possible action to draft a City Council Report regarding funding

opportunities for the Berkeley Community Physical Therapy Clinic which serves Medicaid members in Berkeley - Commissioner Huchting

15. Discussion and Possible Action: A Solidarity Grocery for Southside Berkeley

Presentation and Recommendation to City Council (Attachment F) – Commissioner Herzer-Baptiste

16. Discussion and Possible Action: Form and Appoint Members to an Ad Hoc Committee

focused on Community Impacts and Funding for Unhoused and Low-Income Residents – Commissioner Herzer-Baptiste

18. Discussion and Possible Action: Mayor’s Town Hall on Homelessness – Commissioner

Sol

22. Adjournment

Attachments A. Draft minutes of the 09/16/2026 regular meeting B. 2027 Commission Meeting Dates C. Information Report for 2025 – 2030 HWCAC Strategic Plan D. Community Agency Program and Financial Reports E. Draft Opposition to Surveillance Software Companies Letter to City Council F. A Solidarity Grocery for Southside Berkeley Presentation Agenda – HWCAC October 21, 2026 Page 3 of 3 Notices Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: E-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required but, if included in any communication to a City board, commission, or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the relevant board, commission, or committee for further information. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at Health, Housing, and Community Services located at 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704. COMMUNICATION ACCESS INFORMATION: This meeting is being held in a wheelchair accessible location. To request a disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at ada@berkeleyca.gov, (510) 981-6418 (V), or (510) 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date. Attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various scents, whether natural or manufactured, in products and materials. Please help the City respect these needs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Commission was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on 10/16/26 Cynthia McClellan, Secretary

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