Berkeley City Council meetings, made approachable.
Upcoming Meetings
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October 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM Closed SessionThe council is expected to consult with legal counsel about a workers’ compensation matter identified as WCAB case ADJ12548950 and one potential lawsuit. The agenda provides no further details about the underlying claims.
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October 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM RegularThe council will consider selecting a development team for affordable housing at Ashby BART’s east parking lot and reserving $1 million for planning, alongside transferring small city-owned parcels to support the North Berkeley BART housing development. Other proposals would strengthen competitive bidding for city service contracts, improve accessibility during street construction, and tighten waste-reduction rules for buildings and special events. Councilmembers will also consider funding for gun-violence prevention and traffic safety, requiring underground electrical transformers at new developments, and renaming the northern waterfront park Sí Se Puede Park.
Latest Meetings
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October 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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October 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM Closed SessionThe council will discuss legal matters, including workers’ compensation cases, the San Francisco Baykeeper lawsuit against Berkeley and Community Conservation Centers, the De la Rosa and King County lawsuits, and whether to initiate one new lawsuit. It will also review labor negotiations involving firefighters, police, other unionized city workers, and unrepresented employees.
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September 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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September 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM Special
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September 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular