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| February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM Regular | Consideration of code amendments for bicycle registration repeal and disability parking alignment with ADA/DMV; subdivision and zoning changes to permit separate ADU sales and by‑right housing approvals with design review revisions; replacement of local police equipment reporting to align with state law; establishment of Risk Manager salary range; authorization of bid solicitations and contracts including firefighter PPE services and Cordoba traffic engineering support; Prohousing Incentive grant application; extension of Housing Trust Fund reservations for Ashby Lofts, People’s Park supportive housing, Ephesian Legacy Court and North Berkeley BART; accept two memorial bench donations; public hearing on 2109 Virginia ZAB appeal. |
| February 10, 2026, 5:00 PM Special | Consideration and adoption of the City Council’s 2026 prioritized referrals list based on completed Re‑Weighted Range Voting (RRV) results, including review of RRV rankings for all outstanding council referrals, discussion of prioritization methodology and outcomes, direction to city staff to implement the approved prioritization, approval of a resolution formally establishing the ranked referral list for staff action, and authorization of any follow‑up scheduling, resource allocation, or administrative steps necessary to operationalize the prioritized referrals and ensure timely implementation and reporting to Council and provide periodic status updates, metrics, and community engagement opportunities to facilitate transparency, equity, and accountability for completion. |
| February 9, 2026, 4:30 PM Closed Session | Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation arising from potential employment-related claims; consideration of public employee discipline, dismissal, or release; conference on existing litigation including Menda v. John Sanford‑Leffingwell et al., Pitts v. City of Berkeley et al.; consideration of existing litigation and potential initiation of litigation in Joseph v. TAK Broadband CA, LLC et al. and Berkeley Homeless Union et al. v. City of Berkeley et al.; and receipt of a public report of actions taken in closed session and potential legal strategies, settlement authorization, and direction to staff and counsel concerning claims and litigation management. |
| January 27, 2026, 6:00 PM Regular | Berkeley council joins amicus brief opposing Metro Surge, approves car‑free Telegraph referral, extends PAB review Full Summary ✍️ |
| January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM Special | Berkeley Council trims long‑term referrals in RRV review, preserves West Berkeley RPP, housing bond, accountability Full Summary ✍️ |
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