Meetings

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

  • October 13, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: Fair Chance Housing Ordinance grace period extension; Healthy Checkout Ordinance adoption; formal bid solicitations; $6 million DHCS contract; Berkeley Sportsman Center lease; Measure T1 project additions; resumption of Oregon Park Senior Apartments fees; $51,900 ABC grant; Adult Mental Health Services Center contract amendment; $500,000 CEQA compliance contract; commission recommendations manual; Marina security cameras; opposition to Prop 22; support for Prop 16; Measure P funds for supportive housing; removal of Fairview traffic bollards; biweekly street cleaning for encampments; 2019 Crime and Use of Force Reports; TEFRA hearing for 1717 University Avenue bonds; ZAB appeal decision.
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  • October 13, 2020 · 6:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council Special Meeting Agenda: Presentation on Ohlone History and Culture by Councilmember Hahn and Mayor Arreguin.
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  • October 8, 2020 · 5:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council Special Meeting to Evaluate City Manager's Performance in Closed Session
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  • October 6, 2020 · 3:30 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: City Manager Performance Evaluation in Closed Session
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  • September 29, 2020 · 7:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Vision 2050 Task Force Recommendations and Adoption of City Council Actions
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  • September 29, 2020 · 5:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Existing Litigation Cases in Closed Session
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  • September 22, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation Review, Contract Amendments for Emergency Operations, Federal Grant Acceptance for COVID-19 Response, Aging Services Revenue Contracts, CivicPlus Software Maintenance, Oversight for Fire Safety Tax, Potable Water for Unhoused, Mindfulness Practice Proposal, Support for Proposition 17 and SB-1079, Navigable Cities Framework, Civic Center Vision Plan Adoption, 2019 Crime Report and Use of Force Review, Healthy Checkout Ordinance, Community Refrigerators Initiative, and Support for The Breathe Act.
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  • September 22, 2020 · 5:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending and Potential Litigation Against UC Regents in Closed Session
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  • September 15, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council will discuss a range of issues including contracts for veterinary services and traffic safety grants, amendments to support Downtown Streets Team and CalRecycle applications, lease agreements for Berkeley Food Network, and zoning changes for Rose Garden Inn. The council will consider civil enforcement of face covering orders, renaming Shattuck Avenue 'East' to Kala Bagai Way, and extending the Fair Chance Housing Ordinance grace period. Additionally, the council will address COVID-19 emergency tenant protections, vote on a resolution opposing Proposition 20, and discuss sustainable transportation goals and police department recruitment criteria.
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  • September 15, 2020 · 5:30 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council Special Session: Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation
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  • July 30, 2020 · 7:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Police and Employee MOUs, Charter Amendments, Utility Tax Increase, and Climate Action Fund Initiative
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  • July 30, 2020 · 5:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Rent Stabilization Ordinance Amendments for November Ballot, Including Eviction Protections and Fee Adjustments.
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  • July 28, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: July 28, 2020 The Berkeley City Council will discuss amendments to ordinances on telecommunications excavations, local emergency proclamations, and rent stabilization. They will consider grants for animal services, arts programs, and COVID-19 response. The agenda includes resolutions opposing nuclear warfare, supporting police accountability, and addressing menstrual product distribution for the unhoused. The Council will review contracts for IT services, housing development funding, and public safety software. Public hearings will address outdoor commerce regulations and rezoning for the Rose Garden Inn. The Council will also discuss measures for the November ballot related to rent stabilization and eviction protections.
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  • July 28, 2020 · 5:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session on Real Property Negotiations for Cazadero Performing Arts Camp and Berkeley Sportsman Center
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  • July 23, 2020 · 7:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Animal Services Contract, Police Use of Force Policy, and Emergency Declaration Procedures
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  • July 23, 2020 · 5:30 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Review ZAB Appeal for 1533 Beverly Place Expansion
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  • July 23, 2020 · 4:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations and Potential Litigation in Closed Session
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  • July 21, 2020 · 7:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Electric Mobility Roadmap, Building Energy Savings Ordinance Updates, Tax Incentives for Green Retrofits, Community Engagement in Climate Solutions, and Climate Action Plan Update.
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  • July 21, 2020 · 5:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Charter Amendments, Ballot Measures for November 2020 Election Including Mayor and Council Salaries, Fire Department Residency, Special Tax for Fire Services, Transportation Network Company Tax, Utility Users Tax Increase for Climate Fund, and Climate Action Fund Proposal.
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  • July 14, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: July 14, 2020 The Berkeley City Council will discuss several significant agenda items, including the adoption of tax rates for fire protection and emergency services, amendments to the car share program, and updates to the Berkeley Election Reform Act. The Council will also address the FY 2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance and various contracts related to city services and infrastructure. Public hearings will focus on local housing initiatives and bond financing for a rental housing development. Key action items include proposals for reimagining public safety, police budget restructuring, and the establishment of a Berkeley Department of Transportation for racial justice in traffic enforcement.
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