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Berkeley Flea Market board says vendors supported the process, asks for permanent home in Ashby plan
Summary
Berkeley Flea Market representatives told the council they have participated in the Ashby process for about 10 years and that vendors want a permanent, protected space in the Ashby TOD; the term sheet includes a specific requirement for below‑market community space to accommodate the market.
Charles Gary, representing the Berkeley Flea Market board, said the vendors and board "have been involved in every step of the way" for nearly a decade and expressed gratitude to staff and council for including the flea market in the term sheet provisions. He told the council vendors want to remain part of Ashby and emphasized the market’s long‑running engagement with the planning process.
Staff and commissioners noted the term sheet requires at least 5,000 square feet of below‑market ground‑floor space for community or civic commercial uses on the West Lot with an explicit focus on supporting the Berkeley Flea Market. City staff said the Adeline Street redesign and plaza concept are intended to provide a permanent home and amenities for the market as part of the larger project, and Century Urban staff said developer solicitations will be evaluated on how proposals support flea market continuity and vendor needs.
