February 8, 2022, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: Establishing Environment and Climate Commission, Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments, Downtown Berkeley Bike Station Lease, COVID-19 Local Emergency Review, Public Safety Wellness Program, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Immigration Reform Support, Justice for Haitian Refugees, U.S.-Cuba Relations, Japanese American Day of Remembrance, Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs, 2019 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, Zoning Permit Appeal, and Updates on Redistricting and Healthy Checkout Ordinance Protocols. Agenda
January 27, 2022, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act Agenda
January 25, 2022, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council to Discuss Funding for Telehealth, Street Maintenance, Cannabis Tax Reform, and Artist Housing Initiatives The Berkeley City Council will consider several key agenda items including a revenue contract for telehealth licenses and personal protective equipment, updates to the street maintenance and rehabilitation policy alongside a five-year paving plan, and a resolution requesting state cannabis cultivation tax reform. Additionally, discussions will focus on affordable housing for artists, lease agreements for the Downtown Berkeley Bike Station, and surveillance technology reports. The meeting will also address public safety concerns related to accessory dwelling units in wildfire hazard areas and COVID-19 response updates. Agenda
January 25, 2022, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Agenda: Closed Session on Pending Litigation, Labor Negotiations Agenda
January 20, 2022, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Vision 2050, Infrastructure Priorities, Community Engagement, Bonding Capacity, and Potential November 2022 Revenue Measures. Agenda
January 20, 2022, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legal Case with GTE Mobilnet in Closed Session Agenda
January 18, 2022, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: Budget amendments, council meeting schedule changes, animal shelter donation, extension of homeless shelter crisis, contracts for mental health and substance use services, grant agreements for public health and program evaluations, commission reorganizations, new salary classifications, parking benefits districts, transportation infrastructure funding, reaffirmation of Roe v. Wade support, opposition to CPUC's NEM 3.0 decision, recreation program fee increases, ADU ordinance amendments, street maintenance policy updates, and Adopt-a-Spot program development recommendations. Agenda
January 10, 2022, 4:30 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Continuation of Videoconference Meetings Due to COVID-19 Risks Agenda
December 14, 2021, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: December 14, 2021 The Berkeley City Council meeting will address various issues, including the approval of development agreements with Bayer Healthcare, amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act, and the reorganization of city commissions. The Council will consider resolutions related to COVID-19 emergency measures, public safety, and legislative platforms. Contracts for professional services and various city projects, including fire station re-roofing and waterfront improvements, will be discussed. The agenda includes actions to support climate initiatives, streamline Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permitting, and allocate relief funds. Public hearings will cover fire code amendments, parking programs, and vital records fees. Agenda
December 14, 2021, 4:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Funding for Educator and Affordable Housing Projects, Homekey Program Applications, and Surveillance Technology Report. Agenda
December 14, 2021, 3:00 PM Berkeley City Council to Discuss Police Accountability Director Appointment in Closed Session Agenda
December 9, 2021, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Housing Element Update in December 9 Worksession Agenda
December 9, 2021, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Anticipated Litigation and Labor Negotiations in Closed Session Agenda
December 7, 2021, 6:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss SF Bay Restoration, Ferry Feasibility, and Zero Waste Fund Rates Agenda
December 2, 2021, 6:00 PM Berkeley City Council to Discuss Fiscal Years 2023-2024 Budget Priorities and Implementation Items Agenda
November 30, 2021, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda: Organics Recycling Ordinance, Affordable Housing at BART, Fair Chance Housing MOU, Fire Code Amendments, Senior Center Furniture Contract, Mental Health Services Expansion, Community Crisis Response Funding, Urban Forestry Grant, Buildings Electrification Strategy, Emission Reduction Targets, License Plate Readers for Safety, Bayer Development Agreement, Election Reform Act Amendments, Parks and Recreation Commission Reorganization, Surveillance Technology Report, Age-Friendly Budget Referral, Habitot Support, BUSD Public Works Coordination, Pedestrian Safety Improvements, and more. Agenda
November 30, 2021, 3:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Opioid Litigation Participation, Oceanview Neighborhood Legal Cases, University Avenue Property Negotiations, and Labor Negotiations with Various Employee Organizations. Agenda
November 18, 2021, 2:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Verizon Wireless Litigation and State Lawsuit in Closed Session Agenda
November 16, 2021, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: Equity in City Contracting, COVID-19 Recovery Grants, African American Community Support, Department Head Salary Adjustments, New Parks Commission, Traffic Signal Maintenance, Sustainable Infrastructure Progress, Downtown Streets Team Funding, Business Improvement District Renewals, Vital Records Fees, Organics Recycling Ordinance, and Marina Fund Allocation Proposal. Agenda
November 16, 2021, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Real Estate Negotiations for Bolivar Drive and Seawall Drive Properties, Including Waterside Workshops, Skates on the Bay, and Youth Musical Theater Company. Agenda