September 22, 2020, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending and Potential Litigation Against UC Regents in Closed Session Agenda
September 15, 2020, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council will discuss a range of issues including contracts for veterinary services and traffic safety grants, amendments to support Downtown Streets Team and CalRecycle applications, lease agreements for Berkeley Food Network, and zoning changes for Rose Garden Inn. The council will consider civil enforcement of face covering orders, renaming Shattuck Avenue 'East' to Kala Bagai Way, and extending the Fair Chance Housing Ordinance grace period. Additionally, the council will address COVID-19 emergency tenant protections, vote on a resolution opposing Proposition 20, and discuss sustainable transportation goals and police department recruitment criteria. Agenda
September 15, 2020, 5:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Special Session: Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation Agenda
July 30, 2020, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Police and Employee MOUs, Charter Amendments, Utility Tax Increase, and Climate Action Fund Initiative Agenda
July 30, 2020, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Rent Stabilization Ordinance Amendments for November Ballot, Including Eviction Protections and Fee Adjustments. Agenda
July 28, 2020, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: July 28, 2020 The Berkeley City Council will discuss amendments to ordinances on telecommunications excavations, local emergency proclamations, and rent stabilization. They will consider grants for animal services, arts programs, and COVID-19 response. The agenda includes resolutions opposing nuclear warfare, supporting police accountability, and addressing menstrual product distribution for the unhoused. The Council will review contracts for IT services, housing development funding, and public safety software. Public hearings will address outdoor commerce regulations and rezoning for the Rose Garden Inn. The Council will also discuss measures for the November ballot related to rent stabilization and eviction protections. Agenda
July 28, 2020, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session on Real Property Negotiations for Cazadero Performing Arts Camp and Berkeley Sportsman Center Agenda
July 23, 2020, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Animal Services Contract, Police Use of Force Policy, and Emergency Declaration Procedures Agenda
July 23, 2020, 5:30 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Review ZAB Appeal for 1533 Beverly Place Expansion Agenda
July 23, 2020, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations and Potential Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
July 21, 2020, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Electric Mobility Roadmap, Building Energy Savings Ordinance Updates, Tax Incentives for Green Retrofits, Community Engagement in Climate Solutions, and Climate Action Plan Update. Agenda
July 21, 2020, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Charter Amendments, Ballot Measures for November 2020 Election Including Mayor and Council Salaries, Fire Department Residency, Special Tax for Fire Services, Transportation Network Company Tax, Utility Users Tax Increase for Climate Fund, and Climate Action Fund Proposal. Agenda
July 14, 2020, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: July 14, 2020 The Berkeley City Council will discuss several significant agenda items, including the adoption of tax rates for fire protection and emergency services, amendments to the car share program, and updates to the Berkeley Election Reform Act. The Council will also address the FY 2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance and various contracts related to city services and infrastructure. Public hearings will focus on local housing initiatives and bond financing for a rental housing development. Key action items include proposals for reimagining public safety, police budget restructuring, and the establishment of a Berkeley Department of Transportation for racial justice in traffic enforcement. Agenda
July 7, 2020, 7:00 PM Special The Berkeley City Council special meeting on July 7, 2020, will address two Zoning Adjustments Board appeals. The first involves a public hearing and resolution to affirm the approval of an Administrative Use Permit for a residential addition at 1449 Grizzly Peak Boulevard. The second appeal concerns a proposed Verizon Wireless facility at the Berryman Reservoir, requiring consideration of view protection and camouflage. Both agenda items will involve public hearings, with councilmembers disclosing ex parte contacts and public comments being considered before making final decisions on the appeals. Agenda
July 7, 2020, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Temporary Outdoor Uses for Businesses and Amend Excavation Ordinance Agenda
July 2, 2020, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation Against UC Regents in Closed Session Agenda
June 30, 2020, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Tax Rate Ordinances for FY 2021, Animal Services Contract, Legislative Advocacy Strategy, YMCA Fitness Memberships, Active Transportation Grants, Truth and Racial Healing Commission Support, Millionaire Tax Exploration, Climate Action Fund Ballot Measure, Election Reform Amendments, One-Way Vehicle Share Program, Fire Department Residency Requirement Repeal, and Budget Updates. Agenda
June 30, 2020, 4:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations with Firefighters, Police, and SEIU Unions in Closed Session Agenda
June 24, 2020, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations with Various Employee Organizations in Closed Session Agenda
June 23, 2020, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Special Meeting Agenda: Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Update, FY 2020 Second and Third Quarter Investment Reports Agenda