Meetings

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

  • May 12, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: Redistricting Commission Ordinance, FY 2020 Budget Amendments, Public Health Grants, Dorothy Day House Agreements, GIS Data Contract, Avaya Support, Park Renovations, Police Data Services, Street Improvements, and Surveillance Policy Review. Council to discuss repealing SB 872 on sugary beverage tax, supporting farmworker COVID-19 relief, and funding for Juneteenth Festival and Telegraph Shared Streets. Public hearings on Mental Health Service Charges and FY 2021 Budget. Consideration of surveillance technology reports and landmark preservation notices.
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  • May 12, 2020 · 5:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations with Employee Unions in Closed Session
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  • May 5, 2020 · 4:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legal Matters on Anticipated and Pending Litigation, Real Property Negotiations, Including School and Park Properties.
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  • April 28, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: April 28, 2020 Meeting Highlights The Berkeley City Council will address a range of issues including amendments to the FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, a lease agreement for the Doubletree Hotel, zoning ordinance amendments for family daycare homes, and tenant screening fee regulations. The council will discuss the General Plan redesignation for the Rose Garden Inn and the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan. Key topics also include potential ballot measures for the November 2020 election, including term limits for the Mayor and Councilmembers, and the creation of a Climate Action Fund. Various contracts and public works projects will also be considered.
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  • April 21, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation, Electric Bike Share Franchise, Support for AB 1851, Alameda County Sheriff's Budget Opposition, Moratorium on Sidewalk Ordinance Enforcement, Green Energy Upgrade, Commercial Rent Increase Restrictions, and Street Lighting Assessments.
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  • April 21, 2020 · 5:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Property Negotiations and Pending Litigation in Closed Session
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  • April 14, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: April 14, 2020 Meeting The Berkeley City Council will discuss several key agenda items, including contract approvals for public health, parks, and infrastructure projects. The council will consider the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance and the establishment of a Police Board and Director of Police Accountability. Other topics include zoning amendments, funding for youth employment, and support for state legislation on plastic pollution reduction and infrastructure undergrounding. The council will also address public hearings on the Rose Garden Inn rezoning and daycare home regulations. Additionally, there will be updates on COVID-19 measures and public works projects.
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  • April 14, 2020 · 5:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation and Real Estate Negotiations in Closed Session
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  • March 24, 2020 · 7:00 PM
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: Discussion on Affordable Housing Initiatives, Review of Homelessness Outreach Strategies, Evaluation of Climate Action Plan Progress, Consideration of New Traffic Safety Measures, Analysis of Local Business Support Programs, Update on Public Health and Safety Ordinances, and Deliberation on Community Policing Reforms.
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  • March 17, 2020 · 7:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: Ratification of emergency recommendations for legislative meetings, adoption of a COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to protect tenants from eviction, creation of a $3 million relief fund for renters, small businesses, and arts organizations, and development of strategies to support vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 crisis, including the homeless, disabled, seniors, single-parent households, food-insecure individuals, undocumented residents, and stranded visitors.
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  • March 17, 2020 · 5:00 PM
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Housing Development Projects, Climate Action Initiatives, Public Safety Enhancements, Budget Allocations, and Community Services Expansion.
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  • March 10, 2020 · 7:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: Office Supplies Contract, Mental Health Program Evaluation, Affordable Housing Loan, Labor Negotiation Representatives, Software Consulting Services, Backup Solution Contract Amendment, Park Mural Donation, Fitness Grant Application, Environmental Services for Camp Project, Drainage Improvement Contract, Equipment Purchase, Vision Zero Plan, Cannabis Tax Allocation, Opposing Sanctuary Cities Act, Supporting Green New Deal and Hospital Notification Bill, Research Definition Update, Resource Center Feasibility Study, U1 Revenue Allocation, Bus Rapid Transit Support, Tibet Support, Electric Bike Share Program Hearing, Caltrans Property Lease for Shelter, Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, City Council Salary Ballot Measure, Property Sale Authorization, Surveillance Policy, Economic and Investment Reports.
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  • March 10, 2020 · 4:30 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation and Labor Negotiations in Closed Session
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  • February 25, 2020 · 6:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: Election Reform, Wage Theft Prevention, Cannabis Ordinance Revisions, Affordable Housing Bonds, Refinancing Bonds, Nurse Staffing Contract, BART Station Planning, Highway Maintenance Agreement, Sewer Repair, PG&E Permit Fee Waiver, Asylum Protection Resolution, Fundraiser Grants, Ohlone History Meeting, Support for Federal and State Legislation, Campus Street Lighting, Hillside School Residential Conversion Hearings, Surveillance Technology Policy, and Audit Status Report.
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  • February 11, 2020 · 6:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda: February 11, 2020 Meeting Summary The Berkeley City Council will discuss several key issues including revisions to the cannabis ordinance, appointment of a new Director for the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department, and various housing-related funding applications. They will consider resolutions supporting federal legislation on farm workforce modernization and homelessness emergency declarations. The council will also debate code enforcement practices, the sale of city-owned property, and safe RV parking solutions. Additionally, potential ballot measures for the November 2020 election and amendments to the electric bike share program franchise will be deliberated.
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  • February 11, 2020 · 4:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Pending Litigation in Closed Session
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  • February 4, 2020 · 6:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Potential November 2020 Ballot Measures and Adeline Corridor Planning Update
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  • February 4, 2020 · 4:00 PM Special
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Election Reform Act Amendments, Council Procedure Revisions, and Cannabis Tax Allocation for Homeless Subsidies
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  • February 4, 2020 · 3:00 PM Closed Session
    Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations with Police Association in Closed Session
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  • January 28, 2020 · 6:00 PM Regular
    Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: Recognition of Young Musicians and John McNamara; Contract Approvals for Community Survey and Albany CARES; Pension Trust Participation Agreement; Infill Infrastructure Grant for 1601 Oxford; Sale of City Property on Fifth Street; Pavement Rehabilitation Agreement with East Bay MUD; 2020 Council Committee Appointments; Support for New Border Vision; RV Parking Resolution; Cannabis Ordinance Revisions; Surveillance Technology Policy; Updates on goBerkeley Parking Pilot; Public Health Cannabis Recommendations; Support for Bay Bridge Bus Lane.
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