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
June 22, 2020, 6:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Meeting: Labor Negotiations in Closed Session with Various Employee Organizations Agenda
June 16, 2020, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: Lease and capital agreements for Marina properties, revisions to Council procedures, appointment of Public Works Director, fiscal emergency ordinance due to COVID-19, tax rate ordinances for FY 2021, contract amendments for mental health and recycling services, housing retention and basic needs funding, and organizational management during crisis. Public hearings on North Shattuck BID re-establishment, street lighting assessments, and residential parking implementation. Discussions on emergency declarations, potential ballot measures, including climate action fund and minimum wage ordinance amendments, and repeal of fire department residency requirement. Agenda
June 16, 2020, 6:45 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Review and Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency Proclamation Agenda
June 16, 2020, 6:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations with Employee Unions in Closed Session Agenda
June 16, 2020, 3:30 PM Special Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: FY 2021 Budget Update Public Hearing, Mid-Year Budget Review, and General Fund Reserve Policy Amendments. Agenda
June 9, 2020, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Hold Public Hearing on ZAB Appeal for Hearst Avenue Development Project Agenda
June 9, 2020, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss FY 2021 Budget, Mid-Year Budget Update, Community Survey for Ballot Measures, Charter Amendment for Mayor and Council Salaries, Climate Action Fund Ballot Measure, and Amendment to Minimum Wage Ordinance. Agenda
June 2, 2020, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Animal Care Contracts, Ballot Measures, and COVID-19 Relief The Berkeley City Council will discuss extending animal care service contracts, increasing the city’s appropriation limit, and amending contracts for network support and case management systems. They will consider a ballot measure for the November 2020 election related to city expenditure limits and discuss open-air dining support for local businesses affected by COVID-19. The meeting will address establishing a COVID-19 Business Damage Mitigation Fund, updating the fiscal year 2021 budget, and potential charter amendments regarding mayor and councilmember salaries. Additionally, a climate action fund and youth wage ordinance will be reviewed. Agenda
June 2, 2020, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legal Matters in Closed Session, Including Sandoval Case and Undisclosed Litigation Agenda
May 26, 2020, 7:00 PM Regular The Berkeley City Council meeting on May 26, 2020, will address various fiscal and operational matters, including amendments to the FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, license agreements with Dorothy Day House, and COVID-19 related financial assistance. The agenda includes approving business improvement district assessments, contract amendments for public works and technology services, and establishing a COVID-19 Business Damage Mitigation Fund. The Council will also discuss updates to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, support for a global ceasefire during the pandemic, and the FY 2021 proposed budget. Public health funding agreements and infrastructure projects are also on the docket. Agenda
May 26, 2020, 4:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Public Works Director Appointment and Labor Negotiations Agenda
May 21, 2020, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session on Labor Negotiations with Firefighters, Police, SEIU, and IBEW Unions. Agenda