Sather Motel Lease Negotiations

At a glance

What: A closed session conference with real property negotiators about the lease price and terms for the Sather Motel property on University Avenue, between the City and the property owner, Shree Laxmi, LLC.
Where it stands: Council met in a special closed session on June 22, 2026; no reportable action was taken.
Next: Not public. City negotiators named in the notice: Peter Radu and Josh Jacobs (Neighborhood Services), City Manager Buddenhagen and Deputy City Manager David White.

Roll call 4:33 p.m. Present: Humbert, Kesarwani, Lunaparra, O'Keefe, Tregub, Ishii. Absent: Bartlett, Blackaby, Taplin. Kesarwani was out of the room 5:01 to 5:03 p.m.
Public comment on the agenda: 0 speakers. Open session report: no reportable action.
Adjourned at 5:03 p.m. on a motion by Tregub, seconded by Lunaparra. Ayes: Tregub, O'Keefe, Lunaparra, Humbert, Ishii; Noes none; Absent: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Blackaby.

City Council special closed session minutes, June 22, 2026 (Attachment 5 in the minutes-for-approval batch): https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-30%20Item%2018%20Minutes%20for%20Approval.pdf

Closed session on lease price and terms; no reportable action.