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Berkeley City Council meetings, made approachable.
Upcoming Meetings
| March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM Closed Session | Agenda items include closed-session conferences with legal counsel regarding two anticipated workers’ compensation/WCAB matters (ADJ17101925; BER2300091 and ADJ18386036; BER2400044), an existing litigation (Rio Tanori‑Dias v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 25CV125652), and real property negotiations over sale/transfer price and terms for City‑owned property at 1631 5th Street with Rebuilding Together and Wadlund+ Design Studio, including discussion of settlement strategy, claim exposures, damages, indemnity, confidentiality, authority to negotiate, approval of terms and direction to negotiators; followed by public reporting of any closed-session actions pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 and any necessary related ministerial approvals. |
| March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Special | Review community survey findings and provide Council direction to staff on November 3, 2026 ballot strategy, including authorizing preparation of draft ballot language for a $300 million general obligation bond to fund priority infrastructure investments, directing preparation of draft ballot language for a 0.5% increase in the City’s sales and use tax to address the General Fund structural deficit and sustain essential city services, and authorizing the City Manager to conduct a second poll of likely Berkeley voters to test refined bond and sales tax language in the context of the anticipated November 2026 ballot environment and Council guidance today |
| March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Council will consider zoning amendments on nonconforming coverage, FAR; revisions to the Berkeley Election Reform Act; Alameda County public health grants for school health centers; establishment of a Behavioral Health Commission per SB 326; adoption of pay schedule; Mills Act contracts; towing and police vehicle outfitting contract amendments; vehicle parts, curb ramp and sidewalk repair contracts; Measure FF and on‑call consultant contracts; reappointment to the Mental Health Commission; educational event on the Alien Enemies Act; reaffirm free speech; receive whistleblower ambulance report; appoint interim Director of Police Accountability; approve surveillance/police equipment policies plus Flock Safety additions; and a settlement report. |
Latest Meetings
| March 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley Council eyes non‑competitive contracts overhaul, tightens pepper‑spray reporting, advances micromobility rules and Ashby RFP Full Summary ✍️ |
| March 10, 2026, 5:00 PM Special | OED unveils 2025 Economic Dashboards; council backs vacancy activation, loan program takeover, fast‑track permitting exploration Full Summary ✍️ |
| March 6, 2026, 1:45 PM Special | Introduction and orientation for councilmembers; review and reaffirmation of shared values and group agreements to guide conduct and values-based decision‑making; facilitated team‑building activities to strengthen collaboration, communication, and inter‑district relationships; reflective review of 2025 outcomes, lessons learned, accomplishments, and challenges across key policy areas (housing, public safety, climate, fiscal management, constituent services); development of priorities, objectives, and an actionable planning framework for 2026 including goal‑setting, milestones, consensus‑building, timelines, accountability measures, mechanisms for community engagement and transparency, and strategies for interdepartmental coordination to implement the 2026 workplan. |
| 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. |
| 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 ✍️ |
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