June 21, 2022, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Vision 2050 Program Plan and Potential Ballot Measures for November 2022 Election. Agenda
June 21, 2022, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Meeting to Discuss Body Worn Camera Contract and Police Equipment Use Policies Agenda
June 14, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: June 14, 2022 The Berkeley City Council will address several key issues, including an amendment to the CalPERS contract for employee cost-sharing, reorganization of the Homeless Services Panel of Experts, and a ballot measure for low-income housing. Other agenda items include accepting a donation for Animal Care Services, various FY 2023 tax rate ordinances, and establishing a Transportation and Infrastructure Commission. The Council will also discuss the FY 2023 and FY 2024 budget, police equipment policies, parking enforcement in fire zones, an Empty Homes Tax ordinance, and a pilot electrification program for buildings. Agenda
June 13, 2022, 5:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations and Existing Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
June 2, 2022, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Special Meeting to Discuss Proposed Zoning and Development at Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations The Berkeley City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on proposed zoning and general plan amendments for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART station areas. The agenda includes reviewing the City and BART Joint Vision and Priorities for Transit-Oriented Development, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopting related resolutions and ordinances. The council will also consider a Memorandum of Agreement regarding these developments. Public comments and councilmember disclosures are expected to play a significant role in the proceedings. Agenda
May 31, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council meeting will address continued COVID-19 measures, approval of previous meeting minutes, support for transitional housing for homeless youth, reorganization of the Homeless Services Panel, and assessments for various business improvement districts. The agenda includes grant agreements for public health services, contracts for public works projects, and budget referrals for small business support, mental health services, and electric bicycles. Public hearings will discuss mental health service charges, and new business will focus on Vision 2050 Program Plan and potential infrastructure bond measures aligned with climate action goals. Agenda
May 24, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Funding for Anti-Displacement Program, Public Art Ordinance, Street Maintenance Budget, Merchant Association Support, Transbay Bus Service Restoration, Behavioral Health Assessment, Solar Access Act Support, Land Use Fee Schedule Update, and CalPERS Contract Amendment. Agenda
May 17, 2022, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Existing and Pending Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
May 10, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: May 10, 2022 The Berkeley City Council will discuss various agenda items including the reorganization of the Community Health Commission, lease amendments for city property, zoning ordinance technical edits, and the continuation of virtual council meetings due to COVID-19. The council will also consider a resolution for a November 2022 municipal election, budget appropriations, and funding for public art in city projects. Key council items include supporting SB 1173 for fossil fuel divestment, traffic calming measures, and budget referrals for anti-displacement programs. Additionally, the council will address police equipment policies and the Hopkins Corridor Project design. Agenda
May 10, 2022, 5:00 PM Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session on Berkeley Municipal Pier Negotiations with Water Emergency Transportation Authority Agenda
May 5, 2022, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: Urgent Resolution for AC Transit Mask Mandate; Comprehensive Review of Reimagining Public Safety Initiative with Budget and Implementation Recommendations; Establishment of Office of Racial Equity; Consideration of National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform and Task Force Input; Discussion on Transforming Public Safety and Policing Approaches. Agenda
May 5, 2022, 4:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations and Existing Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
April 26, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Personnel Investigations Contract Amendment, Parking Tax Allocation, Rodeway Inn Funding and Lease for Homeless Services, Climate Equity Fund Contracts, Ohlone Greenway Project, Accessibility Renovations for Luna Dance Institute, General Obligation Bonds for Affordable Housing, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Crisis Stabilization Program Development, Surveillance Technology Report Acceptance, Solano Avenue Stroll Co-Sponsorship, and Public Hearings on Use Permit Appeal and Federal Funds Allocation. Agenda
April 26, 2022, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Prioritize Referrals, Review Long-Term Debt Risk Analysis, and Discuss Strategic Transportation Plan Updates. Agenda
April 21, 2022, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Recommendations and City Manager's Response Agenda
April 19, 2022, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Fire Department Coverage Study and BART Transit-Oriented Development Agenda
April 19, 2022, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legal Counsel Conference on Worthy v. City of Berkeley in Closed Session Agenda
April 12, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: April 12, 2022 Meeting The Council will address redistricting plans, amendments to the Berkeley Municipal Code regarding smoking and R&D definitions, and continue teleconferencing for meetings due to COVID-19. Discussions include parking tax collection, mental health services, grant applications, and vehicle purchases for the fire department. Budget referrals cover school supplies, electric vehicle infrastructure, park ambassadors, and BART station modernization. Resolutions support AB 1944, AB 1947, and reaffirm transgender rights. The Council will consider a Fair Workweek Ordinance, UC Berkeley funding agreements, and improvements in police overtime management. Additional items include Holocaust Remembrance Day funding and community policing strategies. Agenda
April 12, 2022, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Property Negotiations in Richmond and Labor Negotiations with Multiple Employee Organizations in Closed Session. Agenda
March 22, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular The Berkeley City Council meeting agenda includes discussions on lease agreements, COVID-19 related resolutions, amendments to loan and contract agreements, and several budget referrals for various community projects. The meeting will address seismic retrofits for civic buildings, support for state assembly bills on social housing, speed safety systems, rent caps, and ranked choice voting. Other items include the approval of police department overtime management improvements, infrastructure support letters, and updates on economic dashboards. Public hearings will cover zoning ordinance amendments and surveillance technology reports. Agenda