November 28, 2023, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting to Address Conflict of Interest Code Update, Commission Attendance, Youth Appointments, Animal Services Contracts, Public Health Funding, and Street Rehabilitation Plan. Discussion includes lease to Berkeley Free Clinic, deconstruction regulations, and Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative funding. Council to consider designating open space as a city park, appointing Tracy Matthews to Housing Authority Board, and funding for Civic Arts and Healthy Black Families Celebration. Additional items include amendments to contracts related to police services and a nexus fee study for carbon impact. Information report on Healthy Checkout Ordinance update. Agenda
November 21, 2023, 9:00 AM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Actuarial Services Contract, Elmwood BID Expansion, Inclement Weather Shelter Funding, Fleet Study, and Youth Sports Funding; Public Hearings on Elmwood and Solano BIDs, Election Reform Act Amendments, and Southside Zoning Changes. Agenda
November 20, 2023, 4:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Evaluate City Attorney Performance in Closed Session Meeting Agenda
November 14, 2023, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council to Discuss Actuarial Consulting, Elmwood BID Expansion, Fleet Study, Youth Sports Funding, Wildfire Prevention MOU, and Housing Element Update. Public Hearings on Elmwood and Solano Avenue BIDs, Election Reform Act Amendments, and Southside Zoning Changes. Council to Consider Amendments to Contracts for Inclement Weather Shelter and Fuel Purchase, and Approve Proposals for Fleet and Equipment Purchases. Information Reports on Measure O Bond Impacts and Planning Commission Work Plan. Agenda
November 14, 2023, 4:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Safety Enhancements and Bike Improvements Agenda
November 13, 2023, 4:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Ashby BART Property Negotiations in Closed Session Agenda
November 7, 2023, 6:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda: Excuse Mayor's Absence, Approve Minutes, Appoint Police Accountability Board Member, Authorize Behavioral Health Contract for Fire Department, Purchase Water Tender, Appoint Interim Health Officer, Reallocate Child Care Funds, Approve Housing Trust Fund Loan, Amend CalPERS Contract, Appoint Library Trustee, Support United Against Hate Week, Fund Housing Retention Program, Declare Transgender Awareness Month, Fund Youth Mentoring Events, Repair Tide Tubes, Exonerate Port Chicago 50, Prohibit Animal Feeding Operations, Review Surveillance Technology, Prioritize Climate and Transportation Budget, Refer Health Educator Positions, and Address Police Overtime Audit. Agenda
November 6, 2023, 3:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Anticipated Litigation, Labor Negotiations, and City Attorney Performance Evaluation in Closed Session Agenda
October 23, 2023, 5:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Existing Litigation Cases and Labor Negotiations in Closed Session Agenda
October 10, 2023, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: Updates on Homeless Response Team, Opening Dwight Triangle for Recreation, Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments, Write-Off of Delinquent Loan, Aging Services Program Contracts, Development of Homelessness Prevention Reporting Module, New Graphic Designer Position, Data Automation Contract for Toxics Management, ALPR Cameras Contract for Police, Landscaping and HVAC Services Contracts, Safe Routes to BART Grant Application, Purchase of Front Loaders, and Renewal of Elmwood and Solano Avenue Business Improvement Districts for 2024. Agenda
October 10, 2023, 5:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Discuss Legislative Systems Redesign in Special Session Agenda
October 10, 2023, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session on Labor Negotiations with City Employee Organizations Agenda
October 3, 2023, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Agenda Highlights: Anti-Semitism Condemnation, Utility Easement Approval, TNC User Tax Rate, Lifelong Medical Lease, Police Board Appointment, Emeryville Animal Services Contract, GIS Software Support, UPS Maintenance Contract, Ambulance Fee Increase, ADU Ordinance Amendments, Financial Condition Report, Sanctuary City Compliance, and Policing Task Force Updates. Agenda
October 2, 2023, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Evaluate City Attorney, Discuss Labor Negotiations with Various Employee Organizations in Closed Session Meeting. Agenda
September 26, 2023, 7:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council to Address ZAB Appeals for 705 Euclid Avenue and 1598 University Avenue Projects. Agenda
September 26, 2023, 6:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Anticipated Litigation with D.L. Falk Construction Inc. in Closed Session Agenda
September 19, 2023, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council will discuss a joint Homekey application for supportive housing at University Inn, extend leases for interim shelters, and consider a contract for a mobile wellness center for unhoused individuals. The agenda includes a resolution for a cannabis tax fund grant, a lease for Lifelong Medical Care, and amendments to accessory dwelling unit regulations. Additional items include a proposal to rezone Gilman Street for revenue generation, an amicus brief supporting UC Regents, and budget referrals for food insecurity. Public hearings will address amendments related to accessory dwelling units and related zoning changes. Agenda
September 18, 2023, 5:30 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Existing Litigation, Workers Compensation Cases, and Real Property Negotiations Agenda
September 12, 2023, 7:00 PM Regular Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda Highlights: Approval of contracts for YMCA memberships, DNA testing services, and online campaign reporting; appointment to Police Accountability Board; establishment of 2024 meeting schedule; grant applications for city infrastructure improvements; initiatives for addressing homelessness and inclement weather needs; feasibility study for Bus Rapid Transit improvements; budget referrals for beautifying vacant storefronts and Miyawaki "Pocket Forest" pilot program; designation of open space as a linear city park; and discussion on accommodating client literacy in homeless services funding process. Agenda
September 11, 2023, 4:00 PM Closed Session Berkeley City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations and City Attorney Evaluation in Closed Session Agenda