October 21, 2026 · Zero Waste Commission
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From: Commission Secretary Recommendation: Approve the draft minutes of the September 19, 2026 meeting. 5:45pm: Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters Speakers are allotted up to two minutes. Speakers may be allotted less time at the discretion of the Chair. 5:55pm: Staff Updates Discussion and Action Items The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action as the item is taken up. Following review and discussion of the items listed below, the Commission may continue an item to a future Commission meeting. No Action can be taken on items that are not noticed on the published agenda.
Allocation Ordinance, Events Ordinance, and Green Building Ordinance (6:05pm)
framework of human-centered design (6:35pm)
7:10pm: Subcommittee Updates • Single Use Disposables and Litter Reduction Ordinance • Special Events • Lease Language • Food Recovery 7:25pm: Items for Future Agendas These items are not scheduled for discussion or action at this meeting. The Commission may schedule these items to the Action Calendar of a future Commission meeting. • Requests by Commission members to add items to the next agenda 7:30pm: Adjournment Information Items (All items for discussion only and no final action) Information items may be moved to discussion, but no action will be taken. Communications Communications from the public are included as links or attachments in the agenda packet. *Indicates material included in the agenda packet ** Indicates material to be available at the meeting Notices Notice of Public Record 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 Zero Waste at City of Berkeley Corporation Yard (Ratcliff Building, Willow Room) 1326 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94702. 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. Video and audio recordings of the Zero Waste Commission meetings are available upon request. Please contact the Commission Secretary at jheath@berkeleyca.gov or 510- 981-6357 to obtain a recording. Certification of public posting 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 October 14, 2026. Communications Communications from the public are included as links or attachments in the agenda packet.