| May 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Agenda covers land use, housing, public health, and municipal contracts: sale of 1631 Fifth Street and rezoning/General Plan amendments for 1646/1650 Fifth; BMC Title 23 amendments for state-law consistency; lease at 125–127 University Avenue; appointment to the Police Accountability Board; contract approvals and amendments for special-events permitting software, a HIPAA-compliant forms platform, housing consulting, wheelchair-van and ride services, and as-needed tree work; grant agreements for TB, public-health infrastructure and Essential Access Health funding; marina electric vessel charging license; formal bid solicitations; referral to the Commission on Aging to produce multilingual materials on exploitation of vulnerable homeowners; and Juneteenth festival funding. | Agenda | |
| May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM Special | Consideration of surveillance and policing technology including adoption of updated Surveillance Technology and Police Equipment ordinances and policies covering unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones), community video streams, fixed video cameras, and automated license plate readers; acceptance of acquisition and impact reports; authorization of contract amendments with Flock Safety for Drone as First Responder hardware and services, Condor PTZ fixed cameras, Flock Nova investigative software, and ALPR renewals with funding and expenditure limits; and review of social justice concerns with a Peace and Justice Commission recommendation to cancel Flock Safety contracts due to data sharing with immigration authorities and cloud security risks. | Agenda | |
| May 4, 2026, 5:30 PM Closed Session | Closed-session consideration of a potential employment-related litigation claim; confidential conference with labor negotiators regarding collective bargaining and contract matters with 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; public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager; and subsequent public reporting of any actions taken, including direction to negotiators, potential settlement authority, confidentiality safeguards, and compliance with Government Code requirements. | Agenda | |
| April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley Council orders one‑year fiscal report after audit; unanimously approves HUD plan, West Berkeley rezones Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley Council grapples Bancroft parking losses, police staffing shortages; Flock Safety debate moved to May Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Closed Session | Consideration of multiple closed‑session legal matters including anticipated WCAB litigation matters ADJ15513397, ADJ17521808, and BER2400105; negotiations on lease price and terms for 200 Marina Boulevard with 200 Marina Blvd LLC (DoubleTree); direction on existing lawsuits including Berkeley Homeless Union et al. v. City of Berkeley and Prado et al. v. City of Berkeley; response to DHCS audit and appeals concerning GEMT cost reports; deliberation whether to participate in the proposed nationwide opioid distributor settlement; and public reporting of any actions taken pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1, seeking council authorization for settlements, litigation strategy, confidentiality determinations, and direction to negotiators. | Agenda | |
| April 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley Council limits exclusive city‑property uses; debates landmark petition thresholds, condominium density referral, fire‑staffing concerns Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Regular | Berkeley council accepts auditor whistleblower report, pauses Flock/RTIC surveillance contract, refers Cesar Chavez park renaming Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| March 24, 2026, 5:00 PM Special | Berkeley council reviews BPD 2025 report, adds CSOs and FLEX, eyes surveillance investments amid concern Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Special | Berkeley Council directs ballot language for infrastructure bond, orders second voter survey on sales/use tax Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| 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. | Agenda | |
| 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 ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| 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 ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| 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. | Agenda | |
| 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. | Agenda | |
| 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 ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM Special | Berkeley council reviews CHIP prioritizing housing, environment, behavioral health; targets disparities, dashboard and implementation timeline Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM Special | Berkeley council battles Density Bonus appeals; abstentions keep ZAB approvals intact amid labor protections dispute Full Summary ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |
| 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. | Agenda | |
| 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 ✍️ | Transcription 📝 | Agenda |