| July 29, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: July 29, 2025 The Berkeley City Council will address various issues, including amending the City Council’s Policy for General Fund Reserves, mail service contract amendments, and formal bid solicitations. Key agenda items include adopting resolutions for wildfire defense coordination, permanent local housing allocation, and a Mental Health Services Act update. The Council will also consider contracts for IT security, hazardous waste management, and elevator maintenance. Significant discussions will focus on the Berkeley Green New Deal workforce development, the No Secret Police Act, and amendments to facilitate accessory dwelling unit sales. | Agenda | |
| July 29, 2025, 5:00 PM Special | Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: Approval of $1M SCIP Grant for Gun Violence Prevention, Presentation on Homeless Response Initiatives, Audit Recommendations for Homeless Response Team Improvements. | Agenda | |
| July 23, 2025, 7:00 PM Special | Berkeley City Council Upholds Landmark Appeal, Approves Shattuck Avenue Development Amidst AC Transit Service Changes Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council Approves Surveillance Ordinance, Discusses Homelessness, Police Oversight, and Economic Impacts Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| July 22, 2025, 6:30 PM Closed Session | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations in Closed Session with Firefighters, Police, and SEIU Unions | Agenda | |
| July 8, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council Advances Middle Housing Ordinance, Commits to Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Addressing Homelessness Concerns Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| June 30, 2025, 5:00 PM Closed Session | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations with Various Employee Organizations in Closed Session | Agenda | |
| June 26, 2025, 7:00 PM Special | Berkeley City Council Advances Middle Housing Initiative, Adopts Zoning Changes to Address Housing Shortages and Equity Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| June 24, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Amendments to Pricing Algorithm Ordinance, Measure W Funding, Arts & Culture Sector Plan, FY 2026 Budget, Tax Rates for Fire Protection, Housing Trust Fund Proposals, and Tourism District Renewal. Other items include Meals on Wheels Donations, Shelter Plus Care Grants, Employee Fitness Memberships, and Various Contract Amendments. Public Hearings on Tourism Business Improvement District and FY 2026 Budget Update. | Agenda | |
| June 24, 2025, 5:00 PM Special | Berkeley City Council Approves Marina Parking Fee Hikes Amid Budget Deficit, Addresses Preferential Parking Inequities Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council Debates EMBER Wildfire Ordinance, Supports Vision Zero, Reschedules Key Fee Hearings Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| June 9, 2025, 5:30 PM Closed Session | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations in Closed Session with Various Employee Organizations | Agenda | |
| June 3, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council Addresses Recruitment Challenges, Housing Projects, and Community Initiatives Amid Rising Homelessness Concerns Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| June 3, 2025, 6:00 PM Closed Session | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation Involving RealPage, Inc. in Closed Session | Agenda | |
| May 27, 2025, 5:00 PM Closed Session | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation, Labor Negotiations, and Employee Performance Evaluations in Closed Session | Agenda | |
| May 21, 2025, 5:00 PM Closed Session | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legal Matters in Closed Session on Homeless Union Litigation | Agenda | |
| May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: May 20, 2025 The Berkeley City Council will address various key issues, including amendments to the Measure FF Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee to include ADA compliance expertise, and an amendment to the FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance. The Council will discuss funding applications for the North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing Project and approve multiple contracts and grant agreements. They will also consider supporting California State Senate Bill 692 on vehicles and homelessness and Assembly Bill 91 for MENA community inclusion. Additionally, alternative housing options for homelessness and building decarbonization policies will be evaluated. | Agenda | |
| May 20, 2025, 5:30 PM Special | Berkeley City Council Approves Funding for Fire Project and Affordable Housing Through Bonds and Notes Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| May 13, 2025, 5:00 PM Closed Session | Berkeley City Council to Discuss Affordable Housing Initiatives, Climate Action Plans, and Police Oversight Enhancements | Agenda | |
| May 6, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley City Council Postpones Fire Safety Decisions, Denies Zoning Appeal, and Approves Red Curb Program Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |