March 7, 2024, 3:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation and Labor Negotiations in Closed Session Agenda
February 29, 2024, 3:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Call Special Election for District 4 Vacancy Agenda
February 28, 2024, 10:00 AM Berkeley City Council Special Meeting Agenda: Election Planning for District 4 Vacancy Agenda
February 27, 2024, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council to Discuss Health Care Access Funding, Eminent Domain Feasibility, Zoning Amendments, and Infrastructure Projects The Berkeley City Council's agenda includes allocating $300,000 for healthcare access planning, exploring eminent domain for affordable housing development, and zoning amendments to streamline small business permitting. Infrastructure projects such as sidewalk repairs, tree services, and sewer work are also on the agenda. Additionally, the council will consider a memorial bench donation, energy efficiency grants, and updates to environmental and safety plans. Public hearings will address a zoning appeal for a hot tub installation and amendments to streamline business permitting processes. Agenda
February 27, 2024, 4:30 PM Special Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Economic Dashboards Update Presentation by City Manager Agenda
February 20, 2024, 3:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Real Estate Negotiations for Ward and Carleton Streets, Second Street with Target Corporation, and Labor Negotiations with Various Employee Organizations in Closed Session. Agenda
February 13, 2024, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council to Discuss Financial Support for Berkeley Rep, Constituent Services Policy, Affordable Housing Developments, and Public Safety Initiatives The Berkeley City Council will consider granting financial support to Berkeley Repertory Theater to offset business license taxes and establishing a policy for constituent services continuity in case of councilmember absence. Agenda items include amendments to the CalPERS contract, lease agreements, and legislative platforms. The Council will discuss establishing a Black Arts and Culture District in the Adeline Corridor, a public safety plan for women, and a proposal for developing affordable housing at the West Berkeley Service Center. Public hearings will address the Spring Estate alterations and commission restructuring. Agenda
February 5, 2024, 3:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation, and Real Property Lease in Closed Session Agenda
January 30, 2024, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Firehouse alerting system purchase, prevailing wage ordinance, Elmwood BID expansion, security camera installation at crime hotspots, wildfire prevention grant application, hazardous fire fuel treatment contracts, MLK Jr. House funding transfer, and urging PG&E to underground utilities. Additional items include dental services for schools, tobacco control funding, and lease agreement with nonprofit We Wield The Hammer. The Council will also discuss appointments to committees and support for ACA 4 to restore voting rights for incarcerated individuals. Agenda
January 23, 2024, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Reimagining Public Safety Initiative and Gun Violence Prevention Program. Agenda
January 23, 2024, 3:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Anticipated and Pending Litigation, Workers’ Compensation, and Labor Negotiations in Closed Session Agenda
January 22, 2024, 10:00 AM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Special Election for District 7, Amend Meeting Rules, and Enact Temporary Hiatus for Policy Committees Agenda
January 17, 2024, 10:15 AM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation on Berkeley Landfill and Air Quality Violations in Closed Session Agenda
January 16, 2024, 6:00 PM Regular The Berkeley City Council meeting on January 16, 2024, will address various agenda items including amendments to the FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, the extension of the Homeless Shelter Crisis declaration, and a grant for the Civic Arts program. Additional topics include contracts for animal and health services, the development of the West Berkeley Service Center for affordable housing, and support for Black History Month events. The council will also discuss the expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District, staff parking options for Berkeley High School, and zoning changes for neighborhood-scale commercial uses. Agenda
December 12, 2023, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Election Reform Act Amendments, Southside Zoning Updates, Lease Authorization for Berkeley Free Clinic, Housing Trust Fund Extensions, Salary Adjustments, Grant Applications for Parks and Electric Boat, Willard Park Clubhouse Project, Elmwood BID Expansion, High School Staff Parking Solutions, and Reproductive Rights Resolution. Agenda
December 12, 2023, 3:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Hold Public Hearing on North Berkeley BART Objective Design Standards Agenda
December 11, 2023, 3:00 PM Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Anticipated Litigation Discussion in Closed Session Agenda
December 5, 2023, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council will discuss a variety of agenda items including contract amendments for city services, a HUD grant for seismic upgrades, and a donation for the Rose Garden. The Council will consider renaming the Municipal Pier in honor of Senator Nancy Skinner, funding a Green Building Program Manager, and supporting the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Action items include enhancing deconstruction and construction materials management regulations, allocating TNC tax funds for traffic calming and bike projects, and reviewing the Reimagining Public Safety status report. A continued item from November 28 will address construction and demolition debris management. Agenda
November 28, 2023, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting to Address Conflict of Interest Code Update, Commission Attendance, Youth Appointments, Animal Services Contracts, Public Health Funding, and Street Rehabilitation Plan. Discussion includes lease to Berkeley Free Clinic, deconstruction regulations, and Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative funding. Council to consider designating open space as a city park, appointing Tracy Matthews to Housing Authority Board, and funding for Civic Arts and Healthy Black Families Celebration. Additional items include amendments to contracts related to police services and a nexus fee study for carbon impact. Information report on Healthy Checkout Ordinance update. Agenda
November 21, 2023, 9:00 AM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Actuarial Services Contract, Elmwood BID Expansion, Inclement Weather Shelter Funding, Fleet Study, and Youth Sports Funding; Public Hearings on Elmwood and Solano BIDs, Election Reform Act Amendments, and Southside Zoning Changes. Agenda