Jaime Albrecht

The agenda includes several action items such as amendments to the Landmarks Preservation Commission procedures, the appointment of a new member to the Police Accountability Board, the sale of municipal real property, participation in the Alameda County Operational Area, and various contract amendments. Public hearings are scheduled for the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, California Municipal Finance Authority bond financing for the Ephesian Legacy Court Apartments, amendments to the Zoning Code, and re-zoning and General Plan amendments for Fifth Street properties. The council will also review support positions for state wildfire resilience and insurance legislation, an audit report regarding the city's financial sustainability, and fund relinquishments to support community events.

This document outlines the City of Berkeley's resolution to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, a General Plan Amendment that complies with State law regarding housing supply and affordability. The plan focuses on accommodating the regional housing need allocation of 8,943 housing units across all income levels by identifying adequate sites and implementing strategies to affirmatively further fair housing. Key objectives include fostering inclusive communities, overcoming patterns of segregation, and facilitating the development of diverse housing types for all economic segments of the community.

This document outlines the City of Berkeley's Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026. It details the allocation of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) across three primary programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Key focus areas include increasing affordable housing supply and quality, improving public facilities and services, and providing homeless prevention, shelter, and rapid rehousing. This plan serves as the second-year implementation of a broader five-year strategic plan, covering the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

The City Council considered various municipal items including the approval of minutes from multiple meetings in March 2026. Key topics discussed and actions taken across the various sessions included labor negotiations, litigation updates, an update on economic dashboards, the passage of a resolution condemning the illegal war on Iran, implementation of housing and zoning ordinances, and the establishment of an entertainment zone ordinance. Additionally, the Council addressed artificial intelligence framework policies, micromobility safety regulations, the resignation of a police officer, and budget-related approvals for the Berkeley Free Clinic and various city contracts.

The council meeting agenda includes legislative and administrative actions such as amendments to Title 23 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, the write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund balance, and the approval of various bid solicitations and revenue contracts for aging services. Additionally, the agenda covers the development of a homelessness prevention module, the establishment of a graphic designer classification and salary range, and multiple contract authorizations for data automation, ALPR camera services, landscaping, and HVAC services. The council also considered grant applications for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety Project, procurement of front loaders, and renewals for the Elmwood and Solano Avenue Business Improvement Districts, alongside a status report on the city's financial condition.