OpenCityCouncil
Berkeley City Council meetings, made approachable.
Upcoming Meetings
| March 2, 2026, 4:00 PM Closed Session | Closed-session collective bargaining negotiations with City labor negotiators and multiple employee organizations including Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire EMS Professionals Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part‑Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, IBEW Local 1245, Public Employee Union Local 1, and unrepresented employees; conference with legal counsel concerning existing litigation (Berkeley Homeless Union v. City of Berkeley, N.D. Cal. No. 3:25‑cv‑01414‑EMC; Prado v. City of Berkeley, N.D. Cal. No. 3:23‑cv‑04537‑EMC); and public reporting of closed‑session actions and any resulting authority or directives. |
| March 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Zoning and housing measures (SB 684 small‑lot subdivisions, PITCH rezoning for Telegraph/Claremont, amendments to nonconforming lot coverage/FAR), downtown PBID re‑establishment, Ashby BART East Lot TOD RFP, entertainment zones, micromobility regulatory strengthening, Berkeley Free Clinic renovation funding, AI policy initiatives (The Berkeley Rule endorsement and citywide AI guidelines), contract and procurement oversight audit response and mySidewalk contract amendment, appointment to HWCAC, opposition to BLM oil & gas leasing, amendments to election reform matching funds rules, appeal of special assessment lien at 2750 Cedar St., rescission of pepper‑spray reporting, and adoption of the 2026 state/federal legislative platform |
Latest Meetings
| February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM Regular | Berkeley Council adopts SB 684 subdivision pathway, reduces hillside vacant-lot, open-space minimums on first reading Full Summary ✍️ |
| February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM Special | Berkeley council reviews CHIP prioritizing housing, environment, behavioral health; targets disparities, dashboard and implementation timeline Full Summary ✍️ |
| February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM Special | Berkeley council battles Density Bonus appeals; abstentions keep ZAB approvals intact amid labor protections dispute Full Summary ✍️ |
| 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 10, 2026, 6:00 PM Regular | Berkeley Council affirms 2109 Virginia eight‑story housing project, cites state law limits amid neighborhood concerns Full Summary ✍️ |
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