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Upcoming Meetings
| February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM Closed Session | Consideration and authorization to designate the Mayor as the City’s labor negotiator to negotiate employment terms, including compensation and amendments, for the selected candidate for Interim Director of Police Accountability; concurrent closed-session consideration and potential appointment of a Public Employee as Interim Director of Police Accountability and of a Public Employee as Director of Police Accountability with the Mayor as the City’s designated representative; and receipt of public reports of any closed-session actions taken pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1, and authority to finalize, sign, and implement related employment agreements and amendments necessary to effectuate the appointments and labor agreements. |
| February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM Special | Consideration of Zoning Adjustments Board appeals for four major residential projects: 2298 Durant—demolish commercial building and seven rent‑controlled units to build an eight‑story, 65‑unit building with 5 very‑low and 2 low‑income units using a State density bonus; 2425 Durant—demolish three two‑story buildings including 19 rent‑controlled units to build a 20‑story, 169‑unit tower with 6 ELI, 7 VLI, 6 LI and 13 MI units; and 2029 University—two related permits proposing 23‑story student‑oriented (160 units; 12 VLI/12 MI) and multi‑family (240 units; 18 VLI/18 MI) towers, demolition of existing structures, and proposed parking and bike provisions; Council to consider denying appeals and affirming ZAB approvals. |
| February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM Special | Community Health Improvement Plan: review priorities, strategies, implementation framework focusing on health equity and social determinants of health; assess data-driven goals and performance metrics for chronic disease prevention, behavioral health, maternal and child health, substance use, and violence prevention; evaluate housing and homelessness interventions, access to primary and mental health care, community-based partnerships, workforce development, and culturally responsive outreach; consider funding options, budget allocations, grant opportunities; establish timelines, accountability structures, data collection and reporting requirements; solicit stakeholder and community engagement approaches; direct staff to adopt recommendations, coordinate with Alameda County regional partners, return with an action plan and measurable outcomes. |
| February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM Regular | Authorize contracts and amendments for stormwater/environmental health inspections; accept SB‑1 sea level rise grant and ABAG/Estuary Partnership agreement; approve vehicle service, hybrid police vehicle, safety training, compost hauling, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, EV charger support, elevator maintenance, debris‑tracking software, and sports‑field mower procurements; adopt 2026 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy with ArcGIS registration; approve small community and BUSD historical study grants; refer closing an on‑site manager exemption loophole for certain multifamily properties; urge Minnesota’s governor to enact eviction moratorium; adopt SB‑684 zoning/subdivision amendments; approve 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform; and receive investment, restaurant inspection, performance measurement, and Safe Streets oversight reports. |
Latest Meetings
| February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM Regular | Berkeley Council affirms 2109 Virginia eight‑story housing project, cites state law limits amid neighborhood concerns Full Summary ✍️ |
| February 10, 2026, 5:00 PM Special | Berkeley City Council adopts 39‑item RRV‑ranked referral list; public works top priorities raise workload concerns Full Summary ✍️ |
| February 9, 2026, 4:30 PM Closed Session | Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation arising from potential employment-related claims; consideration of public employee discipline, dismissal, or release; conference on existing litigation including Menda v. John Sanford‑Leffingwell et al., Pitts v. City of Berkeley et al.; consideration of existing litigation and potential initiation of litigation in Joseph v. TAK Broadband CA, LLC et al. and Berkeley Homeless Union et al. v. City of Berkeley et al.; and receipt of a public report of actions taken in closed session and potential legal strategies, settlement authorization, and direction to staff and counsel concerning claims and litigation management. |
| January 27, 2026, 6:00 PM Regular | Berkeley council joins amicus brief opposing Metro Surge, approves car‑free Telegraph referral, extends PAB review Full Summary ✍️ |
| January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM Special | Berkeley Council trims long‑term referrals in RRV review, preserves West Berkeley RPP, housing bond, accountability Full Summary ✍️ |
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