alternate commissioner - berkeley, california...district 3 ms. xango eyee bartlett 10/03/2019...

Secretary Information

Alternate Commissioner

Alternate Commissioners are designated by the Mayor or a Councilmember to serve as a recurring temporary appointee in anapproved leave of absence for a Commissioner appointed by the Mayor or a Councilmember, subject to the provisions of B.M.C.Chapter 3.02. The Mayor and each Councilmember may each appoint up to five Alternate Commissioners. Alternate Commissionersmay only be appointed to serve on commissions that are designated by Council Resolution No. 67,205-N.S.

Reso No. 67,205-NS, Ord No. 7,442-NS (2015)

Mark Numainville

Phone: (510) 981-6900 Email:[email protected]

Phone: (510) 981-6900 Email: [email protected]

Meeting Information

District Name Appointed By Term Start Term End

District 1 Mr. Alexander Sharenko --Kesarwani 01/08/2019

District 1 Ms. Kathrin Gladstein Skjerping --Kesarwani 05/08/2019

District 1 Vacant --Kesarwani



District 2 Mr. Timothy Xavier Johnson --Davila 06/12/2019

District 2 Ms. Cathleen Quandt --Davila 03/27/2017

District 2 Ms. Leah Simon-Weisberg --Davila 08/02/2017

District 2 Vacant --Davila


District 3 Mr. Alfred Twu --Bartlett 12/07/2017

District 3 Mr. Igor Tregub --Bartlett 06/26/2019

District 3 Mr. Matthew Napoli --Bartlett 10/02/2019

District 3 Ms. Jaime Mulligan --Bartlett 04/22/2019

District 3 Ruben Hernandez Story --Bartlett 09/09/2019

District 4 Mr. Matthew Lewis --Harrison 04/18/2016

District 4 Mr. Patrick Sheahan --Harrison 01/27/2016

District 4 Ms. Janis Ching --Harrison 12/18/2018

District 4 Ms. Leah Simon-Weisberg --Harrison 08/11/2016

District 4 Ms. Mary Kay Lacey --Harrison 02/26/2019

District 5 Ms. Carrie Olson --Hahn 12/21/2016

District 5 Ms. Leah Simon-Weisberg --Hahn 02/03/2017

District 5 Ms. Mary Kay Lacey --Hahn 04/28/2017

District 5 Vacant --Hahn


District 6 Mr. Laurie Capitelli --Wengraf 12/09/2019

District 6 Ms. Deborah Matthews --Wengraf 09/24/2019

District 6 Vacant --Wengraf



District 7 Mr. Alfred Twu --Robinson 02/05/2019

District 7 Ms. Ana Singh --Robinson 08/27/2019

District 7 Vacant --Robinson


District 7 Vacant --Worthington

District 8 Mr. Alexander Sharenko --Droste 09/10/2019

District 8 Mr. Darrell Ben-Lee Owens --Droste 09/25/2017

District 8 Mr. Jeff Vincent --Droste 03/29/2016

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Alternate Commissioner

Alternate Commissioners are designated by the Mayor or a Councilmember to serve as a recurring temporary appointee in anapproved leave of absence for a Commissioner appointed by the Mayor or a Councilmember, subject to the provisions of B.M.C.Chapter 3.02. The Mayor and each Councilmember may each appoint up to five Alternate Commissioners. Alternate Commissionersmay only be appointed to serve on commissions that are designated by Council Resolution No. 67,205-N.S.

Reso No. 67,205-NS, Ord No. 7,442-NS (2015)

Mark Numainville


Phone: (510) 981-6900 Email: [email protected]

Meeting Information


District 8 Ms. Savlan Hauser --Droste 03/06/2017

District 8 Vacant --Droste

Mayor Dominique Walker --Arreguin 08/05/2020

Mayor Mr. Nicolaus Wright --Arreguin 07/20/2018

Mayor Ms. Carrie Olson --Arreguin 08/02/2018

Mayor Ms. Leah Simon-Weisberg --Arreguin 08/24/2018

Mayor Rhonda Simmons --Arreguin 02/06/2020



Animal Care Commission

Oversees the treatment of animals in all shelters established within Berkeley. Advises the Council on the care, treatment and controlof animals. No commissioner shall be employed by, or have any interest in, any profit-making animal facility, research center, or anyprofit-making organization that deals in the sale of animals for any purpose.

B.M.C. 3.08 (1972)

Amelia Funghi

Phone: (510)981-6603 Email:[email protected]

Phone: (510)981-6603 Email: [email protected] Wednesday - 7:00 PM

1 Bolivar Drive

Berkeley Animal Shelter

Meeting Information


District 1 Dr. Dianne Sequoia* --Kesarwani 02/26/2019

District 2 Crystal Heath --Davila 10/30/2019

District 3 Vacant --Bartlett

District 4 Ms. Sara Shumer --Harrison 01/21/2016



District 7 Ms. Simone Tamar Stevens --Worthington 09/24/2018

District 8 Mr. Michael O'Day** --Droste 07/13/2015

Mayor Vacant --Arreguin



Board of Library Trustees

Charged with management and control of the Berkeley Public Library under Section 30 of the Charter. Formulates major policies andlong-range plans for the Library. Four members are appointed by the Council for a term of four years. The fifth member is aCouncilmember, also appointed by the Council, whose term expires on December 1 of the year their Council term expires.

B.M.C. 3.04 (1939)

Elliot Warren



Contact Secretary for Location

Various Berkeley Libraries

Meeting Information


Council Liaison Ms. Sophie Hahn 12/01/2020Council 12/08/2016

Library Mr. John Selawsky 05/16/2024Council 05/16/2020

Library Ms. Amy Roth** 01/03/2022Council 01/04/2018

Library Ms. Diane Davenport 05/15/2023Council 04/04/2017

Library Ms. Judy J. Hunt 04/04/2021Council 04/04/2017



Cannabis Commission

To ensure that cannabis provision in Berkeley is conducted in a safe and orderly manner to protect the welfare of Qualified Patientsand the community. The commission shall consist of nine members. At least one commissioner shall be a member of a medicalcannabis dispensary, one shall be a member of a collective that is not a dispensary, and one shall be a cultivator who is not primarilyassociated with a single dispensary and provides medical cannabis to more than one dispensary.

BMC 12.26.110 (2008) INITIATIVE Amended 05/16/2017

Elizabeth Greene


Phone: (510)981-7484 Email: [email protected] Thursday - 2:00 PM

2180 Milvia Street

Redwood Room, 6th Floor

Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Matthew Lardner --Kesarwani 04/15/2019

District 2 Mr. Austin Cable --Davila 01/26/2017

District 3 Ms. Xango Eyee --Bartlett 10/03/2019

District 4 Mr. Owen Poindexter** --Harrison 03/27/2019




District 8 Mr. Michael D. Cooper --Wozniak 04/25/2013

Mayor Mr. Ezra Malmuth* --Arreguin 04/01/2019



Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission

Reviews policies, programs, planning efforts, activities, and funding associated with recreation, youth, families, early childhoodeducation, and other related City-sponsored activities, and advises the City Council on these matters.

B.M.C. Chapter 3.27 (2012)

Stephanie Chu


Phone: (510)981-5146 Email: [email protected] Monday - 7:00 PM

2800 Park Street

Frances Albrier Community Center

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Elizabeth Echols --Maio 05/10/2016

District 2 Ms. Kinchasa Taylor --Davila 04/13/2017


District 4 Vacant --Harrison


District 6 Mr. Laurie Capitelli --Wengraf 01/07/2019

District 7 Ms. Kate Richards --Worthington 09/21/2018

District 8 Ms. Elisa Batista* --Droste 03/14/2016




Civic Arts Commission

Charged with promoting the arts and urban beautification.

B.M.C. 3.12 (1980)

Jennifer Lovvorn



1901 Russell Street

Berkeley Public Library, South Branch

Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Matthew Passmore --Maio 06/30/2016

District 2 Ms. Hiroko Tamano --Davila 04/18/2018

District 3 Mr. John Slattery --Bartlett 01/17/2017

District 4 Ms. Lisa Bullwinkel* --Harrison 04/23/2018

District 5 Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Ozol --Capitelli 11/19/2015

District 6 Ms. Dana Brooke Blecher --Wengraf 05/04/2018

District 7 Mr. Modesto Covarrubias --Robinson 01/14/2019

District 8 Ms. Jennifer Ross --Droste 10/11/2018

Mayor Ms. Kim Anno** --Arreguin 04/12/2017



Commission on Aging

To enhance the quality of life for people 55 years and older in the Berkeley Community, and to increase public awareness of theircontributions and needs by actively promoting their health, safety, independence and participation in our community.

B.M.C. 3.16 (1970)

Richard Castrillon



2939 Ellis St

South Berkeley Senior Center

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Rosalind Gordon --Maio 09/13/2016

District 2 Penelope Collins --Davila 07/08/2020

District 3 Alexander Blumstein --Bartlett 11/27/2019

District 4 Rose Ann Cochran --Harrison 03/06/2020

District 5 Ms. Bessie Young --Hahn 09/06/2017

District 6 Mr. George Porter* --Wengraf 06/12/2018


District 8 Ms. Ethel Murphy** --Droste 03/14/2017

Mayor Mr. Bill Schechner --Bates 03/12/2013



Commission on Disability

Charged with actively promoting the total integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political,and community life. Membership shall be made up primarily of persons who have disabilities.

B.M.C. 3.66 (1986)

Dominika Bednarska



1947 Center Street

Basement Multipurpose Room

Meeting Information


District 1 Tamar Michai Freeman --Kesarwani 07/06/2020

District 2 Ms. Helen Walsh --Moore 11/13/2013

District 3 Mr. Robert Earl Smith --Bartlett 02/13/2019

District 4 Mr. Alex Ghenis* --Harrison 03/07/2018

District 5 Ms. Shira Ilana Leeder** --Capitelli 07/25/2013


District 7 Mr. Oscar Osmar Ramirez --Worthington 09/12/2018

District 8 Ms. Martha Singer --Droste 01/29/2015




Commission on Labor

Establishes policy in the area of labor by preparing reports, developing information and referral services, observing and reviewing labordisputes, and promoting equal rights. Desirable criteria for appointment: membership in labor organizations, or to reflect affirmativeaction guidelines.

B.M.C. 3.62 (1986)

Nathan Dahl


Phone: (510)981-5405 Email: [email protected] Wednesday (every other month) -7:00 PM

2939 Ellis Street

South Berkeley Sr. Ctr.

Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Jonathan Harlow --Kesarwani 08/06/2019

District 2 Monica Jones --Davila 01/24/2018


District 4 Ms. Wendy Bloom --Harrison 05/13/2013

District 5 Mr. Jerry Fillingim --Capitelli 05/28/2013

District 6 Mr. Kyle Schriner** --Wengraf 08/28/2017

District 7 Rafael Botello --Robinson 12/06/2019

District 8 Mr. Alexander Sharenko --Droste 02/19/2019

Mayor Michael J. Berne --Arreguin 03/06/2020



Commission on the Status of Women

Seeks improvement of all conditions affecting women and advocates women's issues.

B.M.C. 3.48 (1981)

Shallon Allen



2180 Milvia Street

Cypress Room, 1st Floor

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Leah Hughes --Kesarwani 05/13/2019

District 2 Jennifer Galberth --Davila 02/13/2020

District 3 Kyle Tang --Bartlett 09/12/2019

District 4 Ms. Jennifer Shanoski* --Harrison 06/22/2017

District 5 Ms. Allison Lu --Hahn 02/27/2019

District 6 Ms. Juliet Leftwich** --Wengraf 11/28/2017



Mayor Linda Burton --Arreguin 02/18/2020



Community Environmental Advisory Commission

Develops a plan, prioritizes strategies and makes recommendations for environmental protection, hazardous materials and reduction,with outreach to and education of the public, small businesses and industry.

Resolution No. 58,997-N.S. (reauthorized 6/3/97)

Viviana Garcia



1901 Russell Street

South Branch Library

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Liz Varnhagen --Maio 03/05/2014

District 2 Ms. Carla Ticconi --Davila 12/15/2016

District 3 Mr. John Frederic Hetzel --Bartlett 08/31/2017

District 4 Mr. Mitchelle De Leon** --Harrison 04/03/2019




District 8 Mr. Benjamin Gould* --Droste 02/13/2019

Mayor Mr. Robert Tobias Simmons --Arreguin 09/19/2018



Community Health Commission

Powers and duties enumerated in California Health and Safety Code, Section 321.7. Concerned with health planning, education andinformational service to the community. Reviews health proposals submitted by public and private agencies for funding. Totalmembership is eighteen with each councilmember making two appointments. Membership shall attempt to reflect the followingcategories: two parents, one of whom shall have a child eligible for state reimbursed services (per CA Health and Safety Code, Section320); one physician; one representative of a public or private educational agency; remaining members interested in the health ofwomen, children and adolescents. Council shall appoint one of its members as liaison.

B.M.C. 3.76 (1990)

Roberto Terrones



2939 Ellis Street


Meeting Information


Council Liaison Ms. Rashi Kesarwani --Council 01/22/2019

District 1 Ms. Alina Engelman --Maio 04/07/2015

District 1 Ms. Sara Webber --Kesarwani 01/24/2019



District 3 Ms. Donna Carter --Anderson 07/26/2016


District 4 Mr. John Howard Gilman --Harrison 04/01/2019

District 4 Ms. Karma Smart** --Harrison 03/22/2017

District 5 Ms. Tora Spigner --Hahn 08/30/2017


District 6 Ms. Ann Rojas-Cheatham --Wengraf 03/21/2018


District 7 Mr. Derek Imai --Robinson 04/24/2019

District 7 Ms. May Simpson* --Worthington 08/23/2018

District 8 Ms. Carolyn Nguyen Le --Droste 01/24/2019

District 8 Ms. Ces Rosales --Droste 08/30/2018

Mayor Andy Katz --Arreguin 03/23/2017




Design Review Committee

A Subcommittee of the Zoning Adjustments Board, charged with the review and approval of design proposals for projects in non-residential districts. Membership shall consist of seven: two members of the Zoning Adjustments Board, one member of theLandmarks Preservation Commission, one member of the Civic Arts Commission (each member appointed by that Commission); andthree members of the public who are appointed by the Zoning Adjustments Board. The membership shall include a minimum of twolicensed architects, one licensed landscape architect, and two laypersons.

B.M.C. 23B.08 (1999)

Anne Burns



1947 Center Street


Meeting Information


LandscapeArchitect

Ms. Diana Pink --ZAB 06/11/2015

Layperson Mr. Modesto Covarrubias --Civic Arts Comm. 03/27/2019

Layperson Mr. Steven Finacom --Landmarks 12/07/2017

LicensedArchitect

Ms. Lillian Mitchell** --ZAB 07/28/2016

LicensedArchitect

Vacant --ZAB

ZAB Member Mr. Charles Kahn* --ZAB 12/22/2016

ZAB Member Ms. Teresa Clarke --ZAB 09/10/2016



Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

Advises the City Council on all matters affecting fire safety and/or disaster resilience within Berkeley, and to perform such otherfunctions and duties as may be directed by the City Council. Serves as the citizens’ oversight committee for expenditure of theproceeds of the Special Tax to Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness, as set forth in BMC Section 7.81.060.

B.M.C. 2.88 (2006)

Keith May



997 Cedar Street

Fire Dept. Training Facility

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Ruth Grimes --Maio 04/03/2013

District 2 Ms. Annie Bailey** --Davila 03/27/2017

District 3 Ms. Gradiva Couzin* --Anderson 08/17/2016

District 4 Ms. Antoinette Stein --Harrison 07/05/2017

District 5 Ms. Shirley Dean --Hahn 02/05/2019

District 6 Mr. Robert Flasher --Wengraf 01/22/2013

District 7 Mr. Robert Tobias Simmons --Robinson 09/28/2018

District 8 Mr. Paul Degenkolb --Droste 01/26/2015

Mayor Jose Luis Bedolla --Arreguin 06/26/2019



Elmwood BID Advisory Board

Advises the Council on the expenditure of revenues derived from the levy of assessments, on the classification of businesses and onthe method and basis of levying the assessments. All nine members of the Advisory Board shall be owners or designatedrepresentatives of businesses that pay assessments in the District as defined in the ordinance.

BMC Chapter 7.84 (2013)

Kieron Slaughter


Phone: (510)981-2490 Email: [email protected] TBD

n/a

Location TBD

Meeting Information





District 4 Ms. Ann Leyhe --Harrison 05/10/2017

District 5 Mr. Jon Moriarty --Hahn 07/30/2019



District 8 Joseph Aguiar --Droste 11/01/2016

Mayor Ms. Claudia Hunka --Arreguin 03/11/2014



Energy Commission

Advises the Council on climate protection, energy conservation and alternative energy development in Berkeley.

Resolution Nos. 48,457-N.S. (12/7/76), 55,661-N.S.

Billi Romain



1947 Center Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Bentham Paulos --Kesarwani 01/18/2019

District 2 Mr. Ryan Bell --Davila 05/13/2013

District 3 Catherine O'Hare --Bartlett 02/10/2020

District 4 Mr. Charles Weems --Harrison 04/03/2017


District 6 Mr. Fred Schlachter --Wengraf 04/08/2013

District 7 Jack Gil --Robinson 02/04/2020

District 8 Ms. Julia Zuckerman --Droste 02/19/2019

Mayor Ms. Janet Stromberg** --Arreguin 03/22/2017



Fair Campaign Practices Commission

Ensures that monies received or spent in municipal campaigns are fully disclosed in accordance with the Berkeley Elections Reform Act.Members serve the same term as the councilmember appointing them, may not be reappointed by the same councilmember, and shallserve until successor is appointed when term has expired. No limit to number of terms served. Members shall be registered to vote;and shall not hold or seek public office, be an officer of a political organization, contribute in any way to a Berkeley election campaign;and shall be impartial toward any person who is subject to a commission investigation.

B.M.C. 2.12 (1974); Ordinance No. 4700-N.S. - INIT

Sam Harvey



2180 Milvia Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Patrick O'Donnell --Maio 03/27/2017


District 3 Ms. Janis Ching --Bartlett 05/14/2019


District 5 Ms. Jessica Blome --Hahn 02/14/2019

District 6 Mr. Mark McLean --Wengraf 01/21/2016

District 7 Mr. Jedidiah Tsang** --Robinson 05/24/2019

District 8 Mr. Brad Smith* --Wozniak 02/03/2009

Mayor Mr. Dean Metzger --Arreguin 12/19/2013



Homeless Commission

Continues ongoing functions of monitoring and assisting in the City's progress in implementing needed homeless services and facilities.Appointments shall give consideration to representatives of the homeless.

Resolution No. 55,684-N.S. (12/10/90); 60,647-N.S.

Brittany Carnegie



2180 Milvia Street


Meeting Information



District 2 Aidan Hill** --Davila 04/05/2019

District 3 Ms. Jaime Mulligan --Bartlett 04/22/2019

District 4 Ms. Mary Behm-Steinberg --Harrison 02/25/2019


District 6 Ms. Carole Marasovic* --Wengraf 01/19/2017

District 7 Mr. Ankit Hirpara --Worthington 09/07/2017

District 8 Todd Andrew --Droste 12/05/2019

Mayor Mr. Paul Kealoha-Blake --Arreguin 02/16/2016



Homeless Services Panel of Experts

Makes recommendations on how and to what extent the City should establish and/or fund programs to end or prevent homelessnessin Berkeley and provide humane services and support.

B.M.C. 7.52.190 (2018)

Brittany Carnegie



2180 Milvia Street

1st Floor Cypress Room

Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Marc Trotz --Kesarwani 03/22/2019

District 2 Ms. Amber Lynn Whitson** --Davila 10/30/2019

District 3 Ms. Sheila Jordan --Bartlett 04/01/2019

District 4 Amy Garlin --Harrison 04/10/2020

District 5 Ms. Jaime Mulligan --Hahn 01/28/2020

District 6 Ms. Rachel Metz --Wengraf 03/14/2019



Mayor Ms. Katharine Gale* --Arreguin 03/01/2019



Housing Advisory Commission

Advises Council on housing matters; advises Council on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG) programs and funding allocations; hears and determines matters regarding the abatement of substandard and deficientbuildings; serves as an appeals board for tenants and property owners regarding relocation and correction of code violations; advisesCouncil on Housing Trust Fund (HTF) allocations.

B.M.C. 19.40, Section 19.40.020, Ord. Nos. 6312-N.

Mike Uberti



2939 Ellis Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Alexander Sharenko --Kesarwani 01/23/2019

District 2 Mr. Thomas Lord --Davila 01/03/2017

District 3 Ms. Mari Mendonca --Bartlett 06/04/2019

District 4 Ms. Maryann Sargent --Harrison 01/02/2019

District 5 Mr. Timothy Xavier Johnson* --Hahn 01/05/2017

District 6 Ms. Marian Wolfe --Wengraf 01/09/2017

District 7 Mr. Alfred Twu --Robinson 07/21/2020

District 8 Mr. Darrell Ben-Lee Owens --Droste 10/26/2017

Mayor Ms. Leah Simon-Weisberg** --Arreguin 02/06/2019



Human Welfare & Community Action Commission

Advises the Council concerning social welfare needs. Creates citizen awareness and encourages improved standards. Assists in theadministration of the Community Action Program. Total membership is fifteen. Four of the nine Council appointees shall be membersor officials of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education, or major groups and interests in the community, as required byGovernment Code Sections 12736(e), 12750(a)(2) and 12751. Six members shall be representatives of the poor, elected two from eachof three districts established by the Council. Elected members shall be elected for terms of four years, serving no more than eightyears total. Appointed members shall be appointed for one year terms which expire December 1st of each year.

B.M.C. 3.78 (1990)

Mary-Claire Katz



2939 Ellis Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Jill Dunner --Maio 12/19/2013

District 2 Mr. Christopher Smith --Davila 03/01/2019

District 3 Mr. Praveen Sood --Anderson 02/18/2015

District 4 Ms. Mary Behm-Steinberg --Harrison 04/30/2019

District 5 Mr. Samuel Kohn* --Hahn 03/08/2018

District 6 Ms. Remi Omodele --Wengraf 07/21/2014

District 7 Kelly Yun --Robinson 07/27/2020

District 8 Jae Won Sim --Droste 09/10/2019


Poverty District 1 Carlos Hill 11/18/2020Council 04/28/2020

Poverty District 1 Ms. Denah S. Bookstein** 11/28/2020Elected 02/19/2019

Poverty District 2 Ms. Saba Deyhim 11/28/2020Elected 02/19/2019

Poverty District 2 Vacant --Elected

Poverty District 3 Lisa Romo 11/28/2022Elected 02/19/2019

Poverty District 3 Vacant --Elected



Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws

Advises Council regarding issues around density bonuses, the Housing Accountability Act, inclusionary zoning, and permit streamliningto attain compliance with state law and take advantage of new opportunities for the development of affordable housing. Members tobe appointed from the members of the Zoning Adjustments Board, Planning Commission, and Housing Advisory Commission, with atleast one appointee from each, in accordance with the Fair Representation Act. The Committee shall complete its work by January2020.

Resolution No. 68,308-N.S (2018)

Alene Pearson



2180 Milvia Street


Meeting Information


HAC Member Mr. Alfred Twu --Robinson 07/21/2020

HAC Member Mr. Thomas Lord --Davila 04/17/2018

HAC Member Ms. Marian Wolfe --Wengraf 03/02/2018

PC Member Mr. Jeff Vincent --Droste 06/21/2019

PC Member Mr. Rob Wrenn --Harrison 02/14/2018

ZAB Member Mr. Igor Tregub* --Arreguin 01/24/2018

ZAB Member Ms. Dohee Kim --Bartlett 12/10/2019

ZAB Member Ms. Shoshana O'Keefe** --Hahn 01/26/2018

ZAB Member Ms. Teresa Clarke --Kesarwani 07/25/2019



Landmarks Preservation Commission

Designates structures and sites having special historical and architectural interest and value. Encourages preservation, maintains list oflandmarks or historic sites, and reviews construction, alteration and demolition permit applications.

B.M.C. 3.24 (1974)

Fatema Crane



1947 Center Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Charles Enchill --Kesarwani 09/23/2019

District 2 Mr. Phil Allen --Davila 01/03/2017

District 3 Ms. Kathleen Crandall --Bartlett 11/17/2017

District 4 Mr. Steven Finacom --Harrison 11/23/2016

District 5 Mr. Christopher Adams* --Hahn 01/30/2017

District 6 Mr. Paul Schwartz --Wengraf 12/13/2018

District 7 Mr. Matthew Abranches Da Silva --Worthington 10/02/2018

District 8 Denise Hall Montgomery** --Droste 09/03/2019

Mayor Ms. Stephanie Anne Johnson --Arreguin 02/28/2020



Loan Administration Board

Reviews and approves business loan applications submitted by eligible Berkeley business owners and developers. Two members shalloperate a business in Berkeley; three members shall possess knowledge and experience with credit analysis or lending practices; onemember shall possess reasonable experience with business law. Board members are exempt from city residency requirements, andare subject to additional restrictions.

B.M.C. 3.72 (1987)

Kieron Slaughter


Phone: (510)981-2490 Email: [email protected] TBD

n/a

Location TBD

Meeting Information


District 1 Julie Jin --Kesarwani 12/05/2019


District 3 Mr. Grant Shoaf --Bartlett 05/24/2019

District 4 Mr. Richard Illgen --Harrison 04/27/2020



District 7 Curtis Nickel --Robinson 09/10/2019

District 8 Lanenna Joiner --Droste 11/07/2019

Mayor Ms. Kathleen Crandall --Bates 01/05/2016



Measure O Bond Oversight Committee

Tasked with confirming that bond expenditures are consistent with the intent of Measure O.

Resolution No. 68,073-N.S.

Amy Davidson


Phone: (510) 981-5406 Email: [email protected] Monday - 6:30 PM

2180 Milvia St.

1st Floor, Cypress Room

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Christine B. Carr --Kesarwani 04/15/2019

District 2 Mr. Matthew Lewis --Davila 10/16/2019

District 3 Mr. Igor Tregub** --Bartlett 04/01/2019

District 4 Mr. Nico Calavita --Harrison 03/13/2019

District 5 Mr. Steve Lustig --Hahn 06/03/2019

District 6 Ms. Emily Marthinsen --Wengraf 03/25/2019


District 8 Ms. Kim-Mai Cutler --Droste 04/08/2019

Mayor Mr. Joshua Daniels* --Arreguin 03/06/2019



Mental Health Commission

Reviews and evaluates the community's mental health needs, resources and programs. Thirteen members are appointed by theCouncil. The Mayor shall be a member or the Council may designate a person of its choice instead of the Mayor. Two members shall beresidents of the City of Albany (one of whom shall represent the special public interest.) Seven members shall represent the specialpublic interest and five members shall represent general public interests as stated in the resolution. Terms shall be for three years.

Resolution Nos. 65,945-N.S.(11/27/12); 57,078 resc

Jamie Works-Wright


Phone: (510) 981-7721 Email: [email protected] Thursday - 7:00 PM

1947 Center Street


Meeting Information


Albany G.P.I Vacant --Council

Albany S.P.I. Vacant --Council

G.P.I. Edward Opton 01/21/2023Council 01/22/2020

G.P.I. Mr. Paul Kealoha-Blake 03/21/2021Council 03/26/2019

G.P.I. Ms. Andrea Prichett** 09/10/2022Council 09/11/2019

G.P.I. Vacant --Council

Mayor'sDesignee

Ms. Cheryl Davila --Arreguin 12/08/2016

S.P.I. Ann Hawkins 04/15/2023Council 04/15/2020

S.P.I. Maria Moore 01/21/2023Council 01/22/2020

S.P.I. Vacant --Council






Open Government Commission

The Open Government Commission consists of the members of the Berkeley Fair Campaign Practices Commission who serve as exofficio members of the Open Government Commission. The Commission hears complaints, considers ways to informally resolve thosecomplaints, and makes recommendations to the Council regarding such complaints. The Commission may advise the Councilconcerning the annual report from staff, propose additional legislation or procedures that ensure the City’s compliance with opengovernment laws, and advise the City Council as to any other action or policy to enhance open and effective government in Berkeley.The appointment and tenure of members of the Commission is governed by Chapter 2.12

BMC Chapter 2.06 (2011), Ordinance No. 7,166-N.S.

Sam Harvey


Phone: (510)981-6998 Email: [email protected]:30 or 8:00 PM

2180 Milvia Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Patrick O'Donnell --Maio 03/27/2017


District 3 Ms. Janis Ching --Bartlett 05/14/2019


District 5 Ms. Jessica Blome --Hahn 02/14/2019

District 6 Mr. Mark McLean --Wengraf 01/21/2016

District 7 Mr. Jedidiah Tsang** --Robinson 05/24/2019

District 8 Mr. Brad Smith* --Wozniak 04/08/2011

Mayor Mr. Dean Metzger --Arreguin 12/19/2013



Parks and Waterfront Commission

Reviews and advises the City Council on the policies, projects, planning efforts, activities, funding, and the physical condition of parks,pools, camps, recreation centers, the Marina, and public greenery.

B.M.C. 3.26 (2012)

Roger Miller



2800 Park Street

Frances Albrier Community Center

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Kathrin Gladstein Skjerping --Kesarwani 04/16/2019

District 2 Claudia Kawczynska --Davila 12/07/2016

District 3 Mr. Jim McGrath* --Anderson 07/01/2013

District 4 Ms. Erin Diehm --Harrison 03/16/2017

District 5 Mr. Brennan Cox --Hahn 05/02/2019

District 6 Mr. Paul Kamen** --Wengraf 12/20/2016

District 7 Ms. Ananya Raghavan --Robinson 06/24/2019

District 8 Maria Landoni de Rose --Droste 02/27/2020

Mayor Mr. Gordon Wozniak --Arreguin 02/07/2019



Peace and Justice Commission

Advises the Council and the School Board on issues of peace and social justice. Creates citizen awareness and develops educationalprograms. Total membership is fifteen. Each Councilmember and School Director make one appointment.

B.M.C. 3.68 (1986)

Nina Goldman



2180 Milvia Street

1st Floor, Cypress Room

Meeting Information


BUSD Mr. Omeed Askary --Leyva-Cutler 03/08/2019

BUSD Ms. Grace Morizawa --Appel 10/25/2018

BUSD Ms. Rachel Pierce --Sinai 01/28/2019

BUSD Ms. Zaira Rodriguez --Student Director 06/16/2016

BUSD Vacant --Alper

BUSD Vacant --Brown

District 1 Ms. Rita Maran --Maio 03/21/2016

District 2 Mr. Hatem al-Bazian --Davila 09/18/2018

District 3 Mr. J. George Lippman** --Anderson 12/18/2015

District 4 Ms. Diana Bohn --Harrison 08/15/2013

District 5 Ms. Judith Gussmann --Hahn 01/31/2019

District 6 Mr. Bob Meola --Wengraf 01/07/2014

District 7 Jasmine Perry --Robinson 02/13/2020

District 8 Mr. Terry Taplin --Droste 02/06/2020

Mayor Mr. Igor Tregub* --Arreguin 01/22/2019



Personnel Board

Advises the City Manager on personnel policy and administration. Conducts hearings to assist in resolving complaints.

B.M.C. 4.04 (1940)

La Tanya Bellow


Phone: (510) 981-6800 Email: [email protected] Monday - 7:00 PM

2180 Milvia Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Jenny Wenk --Maio 12/30/2013

District 2 Ms. Sharon Kidd* --Moore 12/03/2013


District 4 Mr. Darryl M. Bartlow --Harrison 01/04/2016

District 5 Ms. Mary Kay Lacey** --Hahn 04/28/2017

District 6 Mr. Robert Dixon --Wengraf 08/07/2014


District 8 Ms. Aviva Gilbert --Droste 04/18/2019

Mayor Mr. Sam Frankel --Arreguin 10/04/2019



Planning Commission

Oversees and reviews the planning process and planning issues. Specific types of matters which come before the Planning Commissioninclude revisions to the General Plan, Area Plans, Zoning Ordinance amendments, etc., including EIR and subdivision approvals.

B.M.C. 3.28 (1947)

Alene Pearson



2939 Ellis Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Brad Wiblin --Kesarwani 01/17/2019

District 2 Mr. Steve Martinot --Davila 12/05/2016

District 3 Ms. Christine Schildt --Bartlett 01/12/2017

District 4 Ms. Mary Kay Lacey** --Harrison 02/14/2018

District 5 Mr. Benjamin Beach --Hahn 12/19/2016

District 6 Mr. Robb William Kapla* --Wengraf 05/16/2016

District 7 Shane Krpata --Robinson 10/31/2019

District 8 Mr. Jeff Vincent --Droste 03/31/2017

Mayor Mr. Rob Wrenn --Arreguin 04/18/2017



Police Review Commission

Provides for community participation in setting Police Department policies, practices, and procedures. Provides a means forinvestigation of complaints against the Police Department. All terms shall be two years, ending November 30th of even-numberedyears. No limit to number of terms served. No officer or employee of the City shall be appointed to the Commission.

B.M.C. 3.32 (1973) Ordinance No. 4644-N.S. - INITI

Katherine Lee


Phone: (510)981-4960 Email: [email protected] & 4th Wednesday - 7:00 PM

2939 Ellis Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Elisa Mikiten 11/30/2020Kesarwani 01/08/2019


District 3 Ms. Gwen Allamby --Bartlett 06/02/2017

District 4 Ms. Kitty Calavita* 11/30/2020Harrison 04/25/2018

District 5 Mr. Michael Chang 11/30/2020Hahn 06/27/2019

District 6 Ms. Juliet Leftwich 11/30/2020Wengraf 08/16/2019

District 7 Nathan Mizell** 11/30/2020Robinson 09/03/2019

District 8 Mr. George Perezvelez --Droste 01/11/2017

Mayor Mr. Ismail Jomo Ramsey 11/30/2020Arreguin 05/01/2018



Public Works Commission

Advises the Council on maintenance, repair and capital improvement of streets, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm drains, Citybuildings, communication systems, vehicles and equipment, and undergrounding of utilities.

Resolution Nos. 55,750-N.S.(2/19/91), 56,765-N.S.(

Joe Enke



1326 Allston Way, Willow Room

Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Jacqueline Erbe --Kesarwani 01/31/2019

District 2 Mr. Matthew Freiberg* --Moore 07/02/2015

District 3 Mr. Christopher Brennan --Bartlett 11/27/2019

District 4 Bryce Nesbitt --Harrison 11/14/2019

District 5 Mr. John Hitchen --Hahn 02/06/2017

District 6 Mr. Sachu Constantine --Wengraf 10/22/2018

District 7 Shane Krpata** --Robinson 01/07/2019

District 8 Mr. Mark Humbert --Droste 11/12/2019

Mayor Ms. Margo Schueler --Arreguin 02/15/2019



Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board

Advises the Council on the expenditure of revenues derived from the levy of assessments, on the classification of businesses and onthe method and basis of levying the assessments. All nine members of the Advisory Board shall be owners or designatedrepresentatives of businesses that pay assessments in the District as defined in the ordinance.

Ordinance No. 6787; Resolution No. 62,389

Eleanor Hollander


Phone: (510)981-7536 Email: [email protected] Tuesday(odd-numbered months)- 11:00 AM

1831 Catalina Ave.

Thousand Oaks Baptist Church (ParlorRoom)

Meeting Information


District 1 Todd Andrew --Kesarwani 11/01/2019



District 4 Ms. Peggy Smith** --Harrison 05/17/2019




District 8 Ms. Katherine Campbell* --Droste 02/22/2018




Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts

Makes recommendations on how and to what extent the City should establish and/or fund programs to reduce the consumption ofsugar-sweetened beverages in Berkeley and to address the effects of such consumption. Each member of the Panel must: 1) haveexperience in community-based youth food and nutrition programs; or 2) have experience in school-based food and nutritionprograms and be referred by the Berkeley Unified School District; or 3) have experience in early childhood nutrition education; or 4)have experience in researching public health issues or evaluating public health programs related to diabetes, obesity, and sugary drinkconsumption; or 5) be a licensed medical practitioner.

B.M.C. Section 7.72.090 (2014) - INIT

Dechen Tsering



2939 Ellis Street


Meeting Information


District 1 Mr. Xavier Morales --Maio 10/23/2018


District 3 Ms. Jennifer Browne --Bartlett 03/25/2015

District 4 Ms. Holly Scheider* --Harrison 03/05/2015

District 5 Ms. Bobbie Rose --Capitelli 03/09/2015

District 6 Ms. Pat Crawford --Wengraf 03/16/2015

District 7 Ms. Joyce Moore** --Worthington 03/09/2015

District 8 Poki Namkung, M.D., M.P.H. --Droste 02/20/2015




Transportation Commission

Advises the Council on transportation policies, facilities, and services.

Resolution Nos. 55,751-N.S., 56,766-N.S.

Farid Javandel



1326 Allston Way

City of Berkeley Corporation Yard

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Karen Parolek --Maio 01/12/2016

District 2 Mr. Vivek Hutheesing --Davila 11/12/2019

District 3 Ms. Sofia Zander --Anderson 07/10/2013

District 4 Mr. Donald Lathbury --Harrison 07/09/2012

District 5 Ms. Beverly Greene --Hahn 05/26/2017

District 6 Mr. Anthony Bruzzone --Wengraf 01/03/2017

District 7 Mr. Andy Garcia --Robinson 01/28/2019

District 8 Mr. Terry Taplin** --Droste 11/12/2019

Mayor Ms. Barnali Ghosh* --Bates 03/04/2015



Youth Commission

Identifies the needs of youth, reviews and recommends youth services and programs. Each Councilmember appoints one member andthe School Board appoints nine members for a total of eighteen. Terms are for one year with no member serving more than fourconsecutive terms. Desirable criteria: members be residents of the city, between the ages of 12-25, and at least half be junior or highschool students.

B.M.C. 3.42 (1976)

Ginsi Bryant



1730 Oregon Street

Martin Luther King Jr. Youth ServicesCenter

Meeting Information


BUSD Isela Vasquez --Sinai 07/15/2020

BUSD Moses Abrahamson --Alper 06/29/2020

BUSD Mr. Auden Friedman --BUSD 03/13/2019

BUSD Mr. Max Schlosberg --BUSD 02/21/2019

BUSD Ms. Mallika Hari --BUSD 03/13/2019

BUSD Solomon Orlando --Appel 06/29/2020

BUSD Vacant --Leyva-Cutler

BUSD Vacant --BUSD

BUSD Vacant --Brown


District 2 Anya Draves --Davila 07/08/2020


District 4 Estella Zhou --Harrison 02/20/2020

District 5 Rachel Alper --Hahn 02/07/2019

District 6 Mr. Samuel Kaplan-Pettus* --Wengraf 03/28/2019

District 7 Maize Cline** --Robinson 10/28/2019

District 8 Naomi Birenbaum --Droste 02/13/2020

Mayor Ms. Maya Ng-Yu --Arreguin 06/15/2018



Zero Waste Commission

The Commission is responsible for making recommendations on City solid waste policy and goals, including commercial and residentialgarbage and recycling services, budgets, and other decisions relating to solid waste in the City of Berkeley. Council shall appoint one ofits members as liaison. In February 2006 the City Council changed the Commission’s name from the Solid Waste ManagementCommission to the Zero Waste Commission.

B.M.C. 3.40 (1972)

Heidi Obermeit



1326 Allston Way

City of Berkeley Corporation Yard

Meeting Information



District 2 Marilyn McCartney --Davila 10/23/2019

District 3 Ms. Antoinette Stein --Bartlett 07/11/2018

District 4 Ms. Margo Schueler --Harrison 01/04/2019

District 5 Christienne de Tournay Birkhahn** --Hahn 02/23/2017


District 7 Mr. Alfred Twu* --Worthington 01/23/2013

District 8 David Grubb --Droste 09/16/2019

Mayor Ms. Annette Poliwka --Arreguin 10/31/2017



Zoning Adjustments Board

Makes findings and recommendations for granting or denying variance and use permits as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance,Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance and Neighborhood Commercial Preservation Ordinance.

B.M.C. 23B.04 (1999)

Greg Powell / Shannon Allen

Phone: (510)981-7414 / 981-7430Email: [email protected]

Phone: (510)981-7414 / 981-7430 Email: [email protected] & 4th Thursday - 7:00 PM

1231 Addison Street

BUSD Board Room

Meeting Information


District 1 Ms. Teresa Clarke --Maio 03/16/2016

District 2 Mr. Patrick Sheahan --Davila 03/28/2017

District 3 Mr. John Selawsky --Bartlett 12/07/2016

District 4 Ms. Carrie Olson --Harrison 04/12/2017

District 5 Ms. Shoshana O'Keefe* --Hahn 03/15/2013

District 6 Mr. Charles Kahn** --Wengraf 03/18/2016

District 7 Ms. Dohee Kim --Worthington 08/23/2018

District 8 Ms. Denise Pinkston --Droste 12/06/2016

Mayor Mr. Igor Tregub --Arreguin 11/15/2012


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