City Council - October 27, 2026

October 27, 2026 · City Council

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Agenda

1. Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Section 23.304.100 (Site

Features in Residential Districts) to require undergrounding of electrical transformers on private land From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 8,035-N.S. amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Section 23.304.100 (Site Features in Residential Districts) to prohibit the above-ground installation of electrical transformers serving new residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects grade on private property, consistent with the Planning Commission’s recommendation. First Reading Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Tregub, O’Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Taplin, Bartlett. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 AGENDA Page 3 Page 3 Consent Calendar

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2. Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract

From: City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution waiving the contract prohibition of Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.105, Sanctuary City Contracting, in order to enter into a contract with Westlaw. Financial Implications: None. Contact: Farimah Brown, City Attorney, (510) 981-6950

3. 2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report

From: City Manager Recommendation: In accordance with Resolution No. 72,097-N.S., review and accept the 2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report. Financial Implications: None Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900

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4. Contract: Adrien Segal Public Artwork Commission for Santa Fe Trackbed to

Park Conversion From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary amendments with Adrien Segal for an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a public art commission of two unique vertical structures that will serve as habitat boxes for both birds and insects at the Community Garden Park (between Blake and Parker Streets) and the Urban Farm and Education Park (between Derby and Ward Streets). Financial Implications: $150,000 - Cultural Trust Fund Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000

5. Contract No. 32500002 Amendment: Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for

Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32500002 with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for gun violence intervention and prevention services to add $257,548 in Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant funding pursuant to a budget modification approved by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), bringing the total contract not-to-exceed amount to $2,874,768; extend the contract term through December 31, 2027; and update the scope of services and budget accordingly. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Carianna Arredondo, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 AGENDA Page 4 Page 4 Consent Calendar

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

Issuance After Council Approval on October 27, 2026 From: City Manager Recommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids 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: $750,000 - Various Funds Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300

7. Contract: Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for Non-Emergency Call-

Taking Software From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to enter into a “piggyback” contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for non-emergency call taking software for the Emergency Communications Center and services using the cooperative purchasing organization Omnia Partners Contract No. 23-6692-03. The contract base period will begin on December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, and will not exceed $197,642. Financial Implications: See report Contact: David Sprague, Fire, (510) 981-3473

8. Contract No. 104289-1 Amendment: Jackson & Coker for Locum Tenens

Psychiatrists From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend Contract No. 104289-1 to add $400,000 and for a not to exceed amount of $1,814,480. The term of the contract remains the same ending on June 30, 2027. Financial Implications: See report. Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5100

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9. Contracts for Recruitment Services ***Item Removed by City Manager***

From: City Manager Contact: Janelle Rodrigues, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800

10. Donation: Memorial Bench at Berkeley Marina in Memory of Clarence and

Loreina Fuller 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 Marina in memory of Clarence and Loreina Fuller. Financial Implications: $3,400 - Donation Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 AGENDA Page 5 Page 5 Consent Calendar

11. Donation: Memorial Bench at Berkeley Waterfront Park at the Berkeley Marina

in Memory of Mary & Bob Rubenstein 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 Berkeley Waterfront Park at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Mary & Bob Rubenstein. Financial Implications: $3,400 (donation) Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

12. Grant Application: The 2026 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange

(SAVE) Grant Program of the California Division of Boating & Waterways From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to 1) Submit a grant application to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) 2025 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) grant program for the removal and disposal of anticipated abandoned vessels located at the Berkeley Marina; 2) Accept the grant; 3) Execute any amendments; and 4) Authorize a local match contribution of $5,000. Financial Implications: $95,000 (revenue) Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700

13. Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the 2026-2027

“Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)” Grant From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept the "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)" grant and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with the California Office of Traffic Safety. This OTS grant is $200,000 for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, which corresponds to Federal Fiscal Year 2027. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jennifer Louis, Police, (510) 981-5900

14. Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Local Highway Safety Improvement

Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 Grant Application and to Execute Any Resultant Grant Agreement and Amendments From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application by November 2, 2026 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 grant for safety improvements to thirty (30) signalized intersections along Shattuck Avenue, University Avenue, Bancroft Way, and Oxford Street; accept the funds; and execute any resultant agreements and amendments. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 AGENDA Page 6 Page 6 Consent Calendar

15. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Project Specific

Maintenance Agreement Between the California Department of Transportation and City of Berkeley for the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (PSMA) and any extensions and amendments with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of City improvements installed in the state highway during Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (ACTC) San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

16. Contract No. 32300096 Amendment: SCS Engineers for Landfill Post-Closure

Maintenance and Monitoring Services From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300096 with SCS Engineers for maintenance, monitoring, and compliance services related to the closed landfill, increasing the contract amount by $1,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,678,022. Financial Implications: Zero Waste Fund - $1,600,000 Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300

17. Contract No. 32300167 Amendment: POSM Software LLC for Pipeline

Observation System Management Software Maintenance and Technical Support From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with POSM Software LLC for Pipeline Observation System Management software maintenance and technical support, extend the contract through October 31, 2028, increase the contract amount by $40,000 for a total not to exceed $88,650, and waiving competitive solicitation requirements on a sole-source basis. Financial Implications: See report Contact: Jamie Parks, Public Works, (510) 981-6300 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 AGENDA Page 7 Page 7 Consent Calendar

18. Ordinance Vacating and Authorizing Transfer of Property Adjacent to the North

Berkeley BART TOD Site From: City Manager Recommendation:

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