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
March 22, 2022, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Implementation of New Redistricting Plan for Council District Boundaries. Agenda
March 22, 2022, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
March 15, 2022, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Special Meeting to Discuss Housing Element Update and Residential Objective Standards. Agenda
March 15, 2022, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss CalPERS Contract Amendment for Employee Cost Sharing Agenda
March 10, 2022, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Public Safety Task Force's Response and Reports on Criminal Justice Reform Recommendations Agenda
March 8, 2022, 6:00 PM Regular The Berkeley City Council meeting agenda includes discussions on amending the municipal code to include Berkeley Fire Fighters in the retirement plan, updating the CalPERS contract, and continuing virtual meetings due to COVID-19. The Council will consider contracts for housing consultants, grant writing, pool repairs, and website redesign. They will also address park fee waivers for arts events, support for state legislative bills on transportation and speed limits, and ratifying Police Accountability Board rules. Additionally, there will be updates on fair policing task force recommendations, 2021 crime data, and hiring retired annuitants. Agenda
March 8, 2022, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legal Matters in Closed Session on March 8, 2022 Agenda
February 24, 2022, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Real Property Negotiations and Labor Agreements in Closed Session Agenda