September 16, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: Public Art Commission at MLK Youth Center, Extension of Toshiba Contract for Citywide Devices, Office Supplies Purchase Order with Blaisdell’s, Printing Services Contract Amendment with Minuteman Press, Professional Services Contract with Swifthawk Consulting for Fire Department, Updates to Berkeley Fire Code Findings, Housing Consulting Services Contract Amendment, Adobe Software Purchase Order, Measure T1 Project List Updates, Council Funds for Parent Writing Circles Initiative, and Zoning Ordinance Modification for Telegraph Avenue Alcohol Sales. Agenda
September 16, 2025, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Review Homeless Response Strategy and Audit Recommendations Agenda
September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending and Anticipated Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
September 9, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Strengthens Sanctuary City Policies, Delays Surveillance Contract Amid Privacy Concerns, Supports Public Transit
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September 8, 2025, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Anticipated and Existing Litigation, Including Opioid Settlements and Homeless Union Cases Agenda
July 29, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Advances Nightlife Council Proposal, Approves Street Vacation Amid Homeless Concerns, Reviews ADU Amendments
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July 29, 2025, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Discusses Gun Violence Intervention, Homelessness Strategy Amid Technical Difficulties and Funding Concerns
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July 23, 2025, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Upholds Landmark Appeal, Approves Shattuck Avenue Development Amidst AC Transit Service Changes
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July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Approves Surveillance Ordinance, Discusses Homelessness, Police Oversight, and Economic Impacts
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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
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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
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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
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June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Debates EMBER Wildfire Ordinance, Supports Vision Zero, Reschedules Key Fee Hearings
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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
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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