Meeting Archive
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May 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM Closed SessionClosed-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.
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April 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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April 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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April 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM Closed SessionConsideration 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.
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April 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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March 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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March 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM Special
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March 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM Special
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March 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM Closed SessionAgenda 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.
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March 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM Regular
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March 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM Special
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March 6, 2026 · 1:45 PM SpecialIntroduction 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.
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March 2, 2026 · 4:00 PM Closed SessionClosed-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.
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February 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM Regular
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February 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM Special
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February 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM Special
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February 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM Closed SessionConsideration 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.
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February 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM Regular
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February 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM Special
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February 9, 2026 · 4:30 PM Closed SessionClosed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation arising from potential employment-related claims; consideration of public employee discipline, dismissal, or release; conference on existing litigation including Menda v. John Sanford‑Leffingwell et al., Pitts v. City of Berkeley et al.; consideration of existing litigation and potential initiation of litigation in Joseph v. TAK Broadband CA, LLC et al. and Berkeley Homeless Union et al. v. City of Berkeley et al.; and receipt of a public report of actions taken in closed session and potential legal strategies, settlement authorization, and direction to staff and counsel concerning claims and litigation management.