November 12, 2026 · Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
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The Commission Chair may make announcements or provide information to the Commission in the form of an oral report. The Commission will not take action on such items but may request the items be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
The Commission Secretary may make announcements or provide information to the Commission in the form of an oral report. The Commission will not take action on such items but may request the items be placed on a future agenda for discussion REGULAR AGENDA MATTERS All Regular Agenda Matters are for discussion and possible action.
Recommendation: Approve the draft minutes of the October 28, 2026 Regular meeting. Written Materials: October 28, 2026 Draft Minutes Presentation:
Element Recommendation: Approved the Consolidated Commission Feedback on the Draft Safety Element for submission to the Planning Department Written Materials: Commission Feedback Spreadsheet
Recommendation: The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Recommends that Regardless of the Status of the Measure V Sales Tax outcome, 1) Closure of Fire Station #4 and Eliminating 9 Firefighter and Leadership Positions, 2) The Reduction of Five Firefighters and Three Paramedics to Balance the FY26 Budget, and 3) Reduce One Fire Captain FTE (filled) Should Not Be Made. Written Materials: Draft Report to Council
Receive reporting on recent activities by the following work groups: • Plan & Budget Oversight • Neighborhood Fire Resiliency • Safe Passages • Street Trauma Prevention Program Written Materials: Presentation:
• Adjournment This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Keith May, kmay@berkeleyca.gov 510-981-5508. 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 Berkeley Fire Department located at 1250 Ninth St Berkeley, CA. 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 981-6418 (V) or 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date. Please refrain from wearing scented products to this meeting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the agenda for this regular/special meeting of the Berkeley City’s Disaster and Fire Safety Commission was posted at the front of the Fire Department Headquarters, 1250 Ninth St., as well as on the City’s website, three days prior to the scheduled Commission meeting. SECRETARY SIGNATURE Public DFSC Staff Report November 12, 2026