October 20, 2022, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Special Meeting to Address Pending Workers Compensation Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
October 11, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council to Discuss Support for Iranian Women, Transportation Tax, Zoning Amendments, and Fair Workweek Ordinance The Berkeley City Council will address resolutions supporting Iranian women and condemning the Iranian government's oppression, set a 2023 tax rate for transportation network companies, and amend zoning ordinances. The agenda includes expanding the Residential Preferential Parking program, regulating autonomous vehicles, and adopting an ordinance against discriminatory law enforcement reports. Council will also consider the Fair Workweek Ordinance, Hopkins Corridor Plan reconsideration, and support for Harriet Tubman Terrace tenants. Additional topics include spay/neuter services contracts, mental health outreach, and a land acknowledgment for the Ohlone people. Agenda
October 11, 2022, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Appoint Directors for Police Accountability and Human Resources, Authorize Purchase of Emergency Water Supply Tender, Establish Guidelines for $650 Million Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Bond, and Discuss Measure O Bond Impacts on Housing Development. Agenda
September 29, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Lease Agreement for Waterside Workshops, COVID-19 Ordinance Amendment, Repeal of BMC Chapter 12.76, Extension of Grayson Street Lease, Formal Bid Solicitations, Purchase of Training Equipment, ZAB Appeal for Mixed-Use Development at San Pablo Avenue, and Audit Reports on Police Overtime Management. Agenda
September 29, 2022, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Special Meeting Agenda: Closed session to discuss appointments for Director of Police Accountability and Director of Human Resources positions. Agenda
September 20, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: COVID-19 Emergency Resolution, Videoconference Meetings, 2023 Meeting Schedule, Transportation Network Company Tax Rate, Zero Waste Software Maintenance, Professional Services Contracts, Landfill Maintenance, Arborist and Engineering Services, Civic Center Carpet Project, HARD HATS Ordinance Referral, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Website Access Improvements, Community Agency Contracts Extension, and Code Enforcement Audit Response. Agenda
September 20, 2022, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing and Southside Areas in Upcoming Worksession. Agenda
September 20, 2022, 11:00 AM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Director of Police Accountability Appointment in Closed Session Agenda
September 19, 2022, 5:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss 3100 Adeline St. Negotiations and Existing Litigation in Closed Session Agenda
September 13, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular The Berkeley City Council meeting agenda includes contract amendments for electronic health records, ADA transition plans, and street rehabilitation. It also covers new contracts for addressing the Great Resignation impacts, veterinary services, and equity consulting. The council will discuss proposals for Project Homekey funding, Vision Zero safety grants, and a lease agreement at Aquatic Park. Resolutions regarding abortion access, healthcare services at UCSF Children's Hospital, and California marriage equality are on the table. Action items include surveillance technology policies and an ordinance amendment for efficiency units. The meeting will also address public health funding, traffic safety, and memorial donations. Agenda
September 13, 2022, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss 2022 Meeting Schedule Change and IT Director Appointment Agenda
September 6, 2022, 5:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Existing Litigation and Public Employee Appointments in Closed Session Agenda
August 23, 2022, 11:00 AM Special Berkeley City Council to Consider Resolution for Continued Virtual Meetings Due to COVID-19 Safety Concerns Agenda
August 4, 2022, 9:15 PM Berkeley City Council Meeting Cancelled; No Action on Tear Gas Policy Suspension Agenda
August 3, 2022, 10:00 AM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Funding for Step Up Housing Project, General Obligation Bond for Affordable Housing and Infrastructure, Tax on Vacant Residential Units, and Amendments to Rent Stabilization Ordinance for November Ballot. Agenda
July 26, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Zoning Ordinance Amendments, COVID-19 Emergency Review, Remote Meeting Resolution, Employee Fitness Memberships, Emergency Vehicle Supplies, Mental Health Services Update, Shelter Plus Care Grants, Tool Lending Specialist Salary Increase, Cyber-Resilience Projects, IBM Hardware Lease, Berkeley Waterfront Sign Donation, African American Resource Center Architecture, Seawall Drive Lease Negotiations, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Cannabis Tax Fund Grant, Highway Safety Improvement Grant, Additional Meetings for Commissions, Living Wage Act Support, Surveillance Technology Reports, Rent Stabilization Ballot Measure, Website Access Improvements. Agenda
July 26, 2022, 4:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Agenda: Labor Agreements, Street Maintenance Funding, and Ballot Measures on Housing and Infrastructure The Berkeley City Council will address a new labor agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and a side letter of agreement with SEIU Local 1021. Additionally, the council will consider a policy to allocate $8 million annually for street maintenance. Key ballot measures include a $300 million general obligation bond for affordable housing and infrastructure, a special tax for street and traffic improvements, and a general tax on vacant residential units. Council members will also be designated to file ballot measure arguments for the November 8, 2022 election. Agenda
July 18, 2022, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Appointment of Director of Police Accountability in Closed Session Agenda
July 12, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council to Discuss FY 2023 Budget, Parking Pilot, and Housing Initiatives The Berkeley City Council will consider adopting the FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance and implementing the goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program for demand-responsive parking. The Council will designate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and approve various contract amendments for city services. Additional agenda items include joining the House America Initiative, supporting state legislative bills related to housing and energy innovation, revising police search policies, and improving city website access. A public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments and discussions on rent stabilization ballot measures are also scheduled. Agenda
July 12, 2022, 5:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session on Police Accountability Director Appointment Agenda