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Upcoming Meetings
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September 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM Closed SessionThe Berkeley City Council’s special meeting is focused entirely on closed-session legal matters. Councilmembers are expected to discuss the city’s position in ongoing federal litigation brought by the Berkeley Homeless Union and others, as well as possible new litigation over federal funding conditions.
Latest Meetings
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July 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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July 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM Closed SessionThe council is expected to focus on hiring Berkeley’s next Director of Police Accountability. In closed session, members will consider the appointment itself and authorize Mayor Adena Ishii to negotiate the selected candidate’s employment agreement, including compensation and any contract amendments.
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July 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM Closed SessionThe Berkeley City Council is scheduled to meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Berkeley Police Association. In practice, that means council members may give direction on pay, benefits, working conditions, or other terms of the police union contract, with any reportable action announced afterward in open session.
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July 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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July 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM Special