Meetings

Every Berkeley City Council meeting we've captured, newest first.

  • May 1, 2023 · 4:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Existing and Anticipated Litigation, Labor Negotiations in Closed Session
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  • April 25, 2023 · 7:00 PM Regular
    The Berkeley City Council will discuss various agenda items, including a lease amendment for Cazadero Performing Arts Camp, a labor peace policy for the Berkeley Marina, and a grant application for hiring additional firefighters. The Council will also consider extending the Alameda County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, contracts for vegetation management, irrigation services, and restroom construction, and amendments for fuel storage and safety services. Budget referrals for the Berkeley Marina parking lot, bike park, and playground designs will be reviewed, along with support for AB 441 and AB 73. A project manager for the potential Alta Bates Hospital closure will be considered.
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  • April 25, 2023 · 6:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Review 2023 Referral Prioritization Process and Adopt Resolution on Prioritized Referrals Using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV).
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  • April 17, 2023 · 4:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Opioid Litigation Settlements, Ashby BART Property Negotiations, and Labor Negotiations with Firefighters and Police Associations in Closed Session Meeting.
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  • April 13, 2023 · 4:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council Special Meeting Agenda: Closed Session for Fire Chief and Police Chief Appointments
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  • April 11, 2023 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: April 11, 2023 The Berkeley City Council meeting will cover a range of topics, including a resolution to declare Daniel Ellsberg Week, support for AB 645's Speed Safety System Pilot Program, and the allocation of $3 million over two years to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. The council will also discuss contracts for community health assessments, housing consultant services, and wheelchair van services. Additional agenda items include a resolution supporting universal health care coverage, a budget referral for sidewalk repair funding, and a proposal to establish a labor peace policy at the Berkeley Marina.
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  • March 21, 2023 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: March 21, 2023 The meeting will cover a range of topics including the authorization to support UC Regents in a legal case, amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, and Berkeley Election Reform Act adjustments. Discussions will also involve emergency services, community crisis response contracts, and funding applications for public health and housing projects. The agenda will address salary adjustments for mental health and city management roles, infrastructure contracts, and budget referrals for arts, pedestrian safety, and rental assistance. Additionally, a public hearing on residential parking and the adoption of a Labor Peace Policy for the Berkeley Marina Zone will be conducted.
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  • March 21, 2023 · 5:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council Meeting to Discuss Civic Arts Grants Program and Civic Center Plan Design Concepts
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  • March 20, 2023 · 7:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Waterfront Specific Plan Update for Public Tidelands Area
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  • March 14, 2023 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss COVID-19 Ordinance Amendments, Climate Commission Changes, Evacuation Modeling, Senior Transportation Services, and Support for Various State Bills. Other agenda items include a public hearing on ambulance fee increases, election reform act adjustments, and the Climate Action Plan update. The council will also consider reforms to public comment procedures, economic dashboards, and legislative process improvements. Key resolutions include opposition to Initiative #1935, support for SB 50, SB 252, SB 58, SB 466, and unionization efforts at Urban Ore, as well as a budget referral for Vision 2050 Complete Streets.
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  • March 14, 2023 · 5:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Review 2022 Police Department Annual Report
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  • March 13, 2023 · 4:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legal Matters in Closed Session: Anticipated Litigation, Existing Litigation Cases, and Workers' Compensation Appeals.
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  • February 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: Housing Initiatives, Zoning Amendments, and Youth Representation The Berkeley City Council will discuss increasing funding for the Housing Retention Program and amending citywide affordable housing requirements. Other agenda items include accepting a donation to the Animal Shelter, approving wage increases for seasonal camp staff, and supporting AB-309 for social housing. The Council will also address a resolution condemning attacks on Black leaders, consider reforms to public comment procedures, and review the addition of youth members to the Environment and Climate Commission. Additionally, the Council will consider terminating the COVID-19 local emergency proclamation and discuss the City's eviction moratorium.
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  • February 28, 2023 · 4:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Five-Year Zero Waste Rate Schedule
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  • February 27, 2023 · 6:30 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Extend COVID-19 Emergency Ordinance and Amend Eviction Rules
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  • February 27, 2023 · 4:30 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation, Real Property Negotiations, and Labor Negotiations with Fire Fighters Association in Closed Session
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  • February 21, 2023 · 6:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council Special Meeting to Discuss COVID-19 Response Summary and Affordable Housing Preference Policy
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  • February 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: Addressing Public Transit Funding, Black History Month Awards, Parking/Towing Fines Reform, and Affordable Housing Requirements. Considerations include contracts for landscape maintenance, emergency medical services, and inclement weather shelters. Discussions on Mills Act contracts, Southside Impact Fee Nexus Study, and transit lane funding. Additional focus on community services grants, mental health support for housing, and public realm improvements in Southside Plan. Public hearings on citywide affordable housing ordinance amendments and voucher program regulations.
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  • January 31, 2023 · 6:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: Amendments to contracts for tourism, DNA testing, and rental subsidies; lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute; COVID-19 emergency status review; parking and towing fines reform; ZAB appeal for mixed-use development at 2065 Kittredge Street; regional planning grants; outcomes-based funding initiative; amendment to council procedures for budget-related items; and various infrastructure projects, including sewer repairs and park renovations.
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  • January 31, 2023 · 4:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Address Measure T1 Phase 2 Funding Gap and African American Holistic Resource Center Options
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