Public Works Director Appointment

At a glance

• What: Confirmation of James (Jamie) Parks as Director of Public Works.
• Where it stands: Resolution No. 72,384-N.S. adopted July 14, 2026 on the Consent Calendar, effective August 17, 2026, at an annual salary of $270,000.
• Next: Start date August 17, 2026.

Detail

• Consent item 7. Council gave the required verbal disclosure of the executive salary before the consent items. Contact: David White, City Manager's Office.
• Walk Bike Berkeley submitted a letter on the appointment.

Closed session, June 5, 2026

• Council met in closed session at 12:04 p.m. on a Friday on a public employee appointment for the Director of Public Works (Government Code Section 54957(b)). Seven members attended; Kesarwani and Blackaby were absent. No reportable action was taken in closed or open session, and the session adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

Sources

• City Council closed session minutes, June 5, 2026: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-30%20Item%2018%20Minutes%20for%20Approval.pdf

• City Council regular meeting minutes, July 14, 2026: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/2026-07-28%20Item%2002%20Minutes%20for%20Approval.pdf

Log

2026-07-14 - City Council (regular)

Appointment confirmed on consent.

2026-06-05 - City Council (closed session)

Closed session on the Director of Public Works appointment; no reportable action.