Appoint 2 new members to Design Review Board
In Plain English
The city has 2 vacant seats on the Design Review Board, which reviews architectural plans for new buildings and major renovations. The mayor recommends Ben Kellman, a contractor who worked on City Hall renovation and the BART garage, and Bahar Biazar, an urban planning instructor with a master's degree in urban design. If approved, both serve until March 2026.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
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