District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Shoshana O'Keefe
Berkeley
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 2:16:37
- Avg per meeting
- 4:16
- Segments
- 2353
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Top issues during term (15)(Development)
park development and land acquisition
The city takes a direct hit from losing racetrack tax revenue, which officials will need to somehow replace.
San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Adoption
Covered by existing planning department funds and future capital improvement allocations.
Ashby BART East Lot affordable housing development
$1 million reserved now, with about $8 million in Measure O and housing trust funds earmarked overall.
Affordable Housing Preference Policy Revision
Staff time and administrative adjustments for online portal integration.
ferry service and pier development
While exact construction costs are still evolving, state fast-tracking helps dodge pricey legal delays that usually drain public coffers.
State Density Bonus Concessions vs. Local Labor Standards
Developers claimed millions in cost savings from the concessions, while unions argued the waivers undercut fair compensation and safety.
Small Sites Affordable Housing Program Funding
Allocation of approximately $3.4 million in federal grant funds and tax-exempt bond financing.
Large Vehicle and RV Parking Regulation Review
Requests authorization for staff drafting of ordinances and potential contract adjustments for vehicle abatement up to $250,000.
By-Right Housing Approval and Design Review Standards
Encourages private investment in middle-income ownership housing.
2109 Virginia Street Mixed-Use Development Appeal
The project will generate approximately $100 million in new taxable property value and add housing units.
ADU Condominium Conversion and Tenant Protections
Could create new market opportunities for homeownership but involves complex property valuations and fee exemptions.
Local Density Bonus Program for Condominium Development
Generates in-lieu fee revenue for the city's housing trust fund from market-rate condominium projects.
teacher housing development
This could save teachers a bundle on rent and potentially boost the local economy as they spend more time and money in the community.
zoning and housing discrimination
These old rules have made it way harder for lower-income folks and minorities to afford living in Berkeley.
development project cancellation
Downtown businesses and the city are losing out on the economic boost this project would have brought.
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while O'Keefe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Amendment to Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 7.18 to Explicitly Require Competitive Procurement for Services to Promote Accountability and Transparency and Refer Development of Regulations to City Manager (Reviewed by the Budget & Finance…
Contract No. 32600093 Amendment: Paymun Building and Development, Inc. for Berkeley Marina K-Dock Restroom Renovation Project
Referral for an Information Report Assessing all Housing Related Impact, Development and Local Parcel Tax Fees to Provide Guidance and Better Understand the True and Total Costs of Developing Housing of All Types in the City of Berkeley
Zoning Ordinance Modification for Manufacturing Research and Development (M-RD) District
Referral for an Information Report Assessing all Housing Related Impact, Development and Local Parcel Tax Fees to Provide Guidance and Better Understand the True and Total Costs of Developing Housing of All Types in the City of Berkeley
Zoning Ordinance Modification for Manufacturing Research and Development (M-RD) District
Adopt a position of Support for California Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Arreguín): Housing Development: Density Bonus: Labor Standards (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
Approval of Planning and Development Fee Schedule
Exploitation of Vulnerable Homeowners (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
Companion Report: Exploitation of Vulnerable Homeowners (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
FY 2026-2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund Allocation
Referral to Establish a Citywide Local Density Bonus Program to Facilitate Lower-Cost Ownership Homes (Condominiums) (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
Project to Increase Telegraph and Claremont Housing (PITCH) Rezoning (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee)
Referral to City Manager and City Attorney: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development…
Referral to City Manager and City Attorney: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area (Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development…
Refer to the City Manager the Development of Comprehensive Transportation Design Standards
Refer to the City Manager the Development of Comprehensive Transportation Design Standards
Voting record (0)(Development)
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