Berkeley, California

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The agenda for this meeting includes only preliminary matters (roll call, land acknowledgement, city manager comments, public comment) and a consent calendar header with no listed items. The provided text cuts off before any action items or ordinances are shown.

• No specific agenda items provided in source document

Special City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Berkeley City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 Biennial Budget and the 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program, along with the FY 2027 Annual Appropriations Ordinance.

• Adoption of FY27-28 Biennial Budget and 5-year Capital Improvement Program
• FY 2027 Annual Appropriations Ordinance ($916.8M gross, $791.5M net)
• Authorization for City Manager to provide advances to community agencies
• Special meeting held at School District Board Room and via teleconference

RSB Regular Meeting June 18 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will discuss and potentially adopt the line-item budget, staffing model, and expenditure level for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The board will also consider requests for late registration penalty waivers and a contract modification for Berkeley Community Media.

• Resolution 26-23 to approve the FY 2026-2027 Line-Item Budget, Staffing Model, and Expenditure Level
• Resolution 26-24 to modify the Berkeley Community Media (BCM) contract by an amount not to exceed $27,000
• Discretionary Waiver W5166 for Evans Manor (2316 Haste St./2315 Dwight Way)
• Appeal in Case No. L-4366 regarding 1522 Walnut St., Unit 3
• Closed session litigation update: Alan Wofsy & Associates dba Hearst vs. Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The City Council will meet to conduct regular business. The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and preliminary matters; no specific action items or discussion topics are listed.

ZAB - June 11, 2026

The Zoning Adjustments Board will meet to review a use permit request for an existing general retail store. The proposal seeks to add beer and wine sales under a Type 20 ABC license.

• Use Permit #ZP2025-0084: Alcohol retail sales (beer and wine) at 2620 Telegraph Avenue

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The City of Berkeley Council meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, will be held at 1231 Addison Street and via Zoom. The provided document contains only standard meeting procedures, public comment rules, a land acknowledgement, and the beginning of the Consent Calendar section before cutting off. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed in this excerpt.

• Standard meeting procedures and public comment guidelines.
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Ohlone territory.
• Consent Calendar section begins but cuts off mid-sentence.

RSB Regular Meeting May 28 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board holds a regular meeting with consent items, special presentations, and several action items. Key decisions include extending the amnesty period for automatic waiver of penalties on Measure BB government-subsidized nonprofit affordable properties, adopting a legislative position on bills, and amending Right to Organize eligibility language. The board will also hear an appeal regarding 2414 Dwight Way, Unit 3, and receive staff reports on petitions, mediation statistics, and demolition applications.

• Recommendation to adopt Resolution 26-19 modifying contract with QuickCaption, Inc. by up to $12,000 for FY 2026-2027
• Appeal in Case No. T-6133 (2414 Dwight Way, Unit 3) – to be heard after 8:00 p.m.
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution 26-22 extending amnesty period for automatic waiver of penalties on Measure BB affordable properties
• Recommendation to support Senate Bill 868 (Wiener) on portable solar generation devices
• Recommendation to adopt amendments to Right to Organize eligibility language

Test Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Berkeley City Council will hold a regular meeting in a hybrid format to discuss agenda items, hear public comment on non-agenda matters, and conduct a roll call. The meeting will be held at the School District Board Room.

• Roll Call and Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
• Public Comment by Employee Unions
• Consent Calendar items
• City Manager Comments

Special City Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

The Berkeley City Council will review results from a second community survey and decide whether to advance a $300 million general obligation bond for infrastructure and a 0.5% sales tax increase to address the city's structural deficit. Council members may provide input on the list of projects for the bond and affirm direction to prepare ballot language for the November 2026 election.

• Potential $300 million general obligation bond for priority infrastructure investments
• Potential 0.5% increase in the city's sales and use tax to address structural deficit
• Review of second community survey results on proposed ballot measures
• Council direction on preparing ballot language for November 3, 2026 election

ZAB

The Zoning Adjustments Board will review two use permits on its consent calendar. The board is deciding on a change of use for a commercial unit and the demolition and reconstruction of a residential dwelling.

• Use Permit #ZP2025-0103: Change 5,516 sq ft of vacant space at 1101 University Avenue to a Vehicle Parts Store (O’Reilly)
• Use Permit #ZP2025-0014: Demolish a 1,451 sq ft home and construct a 2,574 sq ft single-family dwelling at 1522 Josephine Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 12, 2026 and April 9, 2026
• Leave of absence request for Design Review Committee Member Gaffney for May 28, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This meeting agenda contains only preliminary matters (roll call, land acknowledgement, ceremonial matters, city manager comments, and public comment periods) and a consent calendar header. No specific ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda text.

Special City Council Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The City Council will discuss updates to surveillance technology ordinances and police equipment use policies. The meeting includes a request to authorize contract amendments with Flock Safety for drone and camera services.

• Approval of Surveillance Use Policy for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program
• Approval of Surveillance Use Policy for Community Video Streams
• Amendment of Flock Safety contract for Drone as First Responder hardware/software up to $750,000
• Amendment of Flock Safety contract for Condor PTz fixed surveillance cameras up to $600,000
• Amendment of Flock Safety contract for Flock Nova investigative software up to $75,000

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The agenda contains only preliminary matters (roll call, land acknowledgement, ceremonial matters, city manager comments, public comment) and the beginning of a consent calendar. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are included in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a regular council meeting, but the agenda is incomplete or truncated.

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate (roll call, land acknowledgment, public comment rules, consent calendar instructions) with no listed action, discussion, or information items. No specific decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are visible in the excerpt.

RSB Regular Meeting April 16 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will meet to discuss a large software or services contract and review requests for late registration penalty waivers. The board will also hear an appeal for a property at 2414 Dwight Way and receive an update on the Empty Homes Tax Program.

• Resolution 26-16: Contract with EcoMetricx, LLC not to exceed $1,200,000
• Appeal in Case No. T-6133 (2414 Dwight Way, Unit 3)
• Staff recommendations for waivers of late registration penalties
• Staff presentation on Empty Homes Tax Program Update
• Resolution 26-18 regarding inclusive participation in Rent Board meetings

ZAB

The Zoning Adjustments Board will decide on three land-use items: two consent calendar modifications to previously approved permits and one public hearing. The largest is a 26-story, 433-unit mixed-use building at 2128 Oxford Street, along with a 6-story, 50-unit project at 2712 Telegraph Avenue. A public hearing will consider expanding operating hours for a vocational training center at 830 Bancroft Way.

• Consent calendar: Use Permit Modification #ZP2025-0113 for a 26-story, 433-unit mixed-use building at 2128 Oxford Street (Downtown Mixed-Use District)
• Consent calendar: Use Permit Modification #ZP2025-0105 for a 6-story, 50-unit mixed-use building at 2712 Telegraph Avenue (Corridor Commercial District)
• Public hearing: Use Permit Modification #ZP2025-0096 to expand operational hours for a vocational training center at 830 Bancroft Way (Residential Multi-Unit 2 District)

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The agenda contains only preliminary and procedural sections: roll call, land acknowledgment, ceremonial matters, city manager comments, and public comment rules. The consent calendar and substantive agenda items are not included in the provided text, so no decisions or discussions are listed.

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and preliminary matters. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or policy decisions are listed in the provided text.

Special City Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

The City Council will hold a worksession to receive the 2025 Berkeley Police Department Annual Report presented by the City Manager and Police Department. No voting action is listed; this is a discussion and presentation item.

• Presentation of the 2025 Berkeley Police Department Annual Report

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The City Council is considering an urgent referral regarding park naming. The proposal would rename Cesar Chavez Park in honor of Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers.

• Referral to rename Cesar Chavez Park for Dolores Huerta

RSB Regular Meeting March 23 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will discuss and possibly vote on placing potential amendments to the Rent Ordinance on the November 2026 general election ballot. The board will also consider adopting several resolutions, including one establishing a Language Access Policy and another supporting the American Homeownership Act. A public hearing on an appeal regarding 702 Hillsdale Ave. is scheduled, and staff will present updates on the data system request for proposals and the Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling notice mailing.

• Discussion and possible action on placing Rent Ordinance amendments on the Nov 2026 ballot
• Second reading of proposed amendments to Regulations 525, 1205, 1210, and 1242 regarding e-service
• Resolution 26-15 establishing a Rent Board Language Access Policy
• Appeal in Case No. RWN-1682 (702 Hillsdale Ave.)
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution 26-14 in support of the American Homeownership Act

Special City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The City Council will review community survey results and discuss placing a $300 million general obligation bond measure and a 0.5% sales tax increase on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The council may direct staff to draft ballot language and authorize a second survey to test refined language.

• Presentation of community survey results on potential ballot measures
• Discussion of a $300 million general obligation bond for infrastructure improvements
• Discussion of a 0.5% sales tax increase to address the City's General Fund structural deficit
• Potential direction to prepare draft ballot language for both measures
• Possible authorization for a second community survey of likely voters

ZAB

The Zoning Adjustments Board will hold a public hearing on a use permit for a public drive-in vehicle wash, electric vehicle charging, and incidental food service at 600 Gilman Street, with a staff recommendation to deny. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes and a use permit for a 15-story addition (18-story total) to the landmark Morse Block at 2276 Shattuck Avenue, adding 134 dwelling units and ground-floor commercial space.

• Consent Calendar: Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Use Permit ZP2024-0067: 15-story addition (18-story total) to Morse Block at 2276 Shattuck Avenue – 134 dwelling units, 4,750 sq ft commercial, 105 bike parking
• Use Permit ZP2025-0064: Public drive-in vehicle wash, EV charging, incidental food service at 600 Gilman Street – staff recommends denial
• Staff recommendation for 600 Gilman: DENY under variance rules but APPROVE under general findings (conflicting recommendation)

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution condemning the illegal war on Iran and expressing support for impacted Berkeley residents. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural boilerplate and preliminary matters.

• Resolution Condemning the Illegal War on Iran and Expressing Support for Berkeleyans Impacted by this Crisis

Special City Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

The Berkeley City Council is holding a special meeting on March 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM for a worksession. The only item on the agenda is a presentation from the City Manager on the Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update. No action or voting items are listed; the meeting is purely informational.

• Presentation and discussion of the Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update by the City Manager's Economic Development division.

RSB Regular Meeting and Public Hearing March 5, 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed increases to annual registration fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board will also consider adopting an operating reserve policy and hear an appeal in case T-6157 regarding a unit at 1370 University Ave. Public comment is invited on the fee proposals before the board takes action.

• Public hearing on proposed increase to FY 2026-2027 registration fees: fully covered units $404, partially covered $250, fraternity/sorority summer $120
• Action to adopt Resolution 26-09 establishing a Rent Board Operating Reserve Policy
• Appeal in Case No. T-6157 (1370 University Ave., Unit 404) – not heard before 8:00 p.m.
• Roll call, approval of agenda, and land acknowledgment statement

ZAB

The Zoning Adjustments Board will review several use permits for residential and commercial developments. The board is also considering a permit to establish public ferry service at the Berkeley Pier.

• Use Permit #ZP2026-0014: Establish public ferry service at Berkeley Pier including a 5,700 sq ft charging float
• Use Permit #ZP2022-0021: Construct an 8-story, 50,435-sq-ft mixed-use building with 63 units at 2449 Dwight Way
• Use Permit #ZP2024-0138: Construct a 1,133 sq ft residential addition at 2145 Grant Street
• Use Permit #ZP2024-0111: Modify permits at 2009 Addison Street for hotel use, live entertainment, and alcohol sales
• Use Permit #ZP2024-0059: Proposed 3-story residential duplex at 2204 Dwight Way (Item removed from agenda)

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This agenda consists only of standard preliminary matters such as roll call, land acknowledgement, ceremonial items, city manager comments, and public comment periods. No specific action items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are visible in the provided text.

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The agenda provided is primarily procedural boilerplate for a regular City Council meeting. It outlines the meeting's hybrid format, public comment rules, and preliminary matters.

Special City Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

This special meeting of the Berkeley City Council includes a single worksession item: a presentation on the Community Health Improvement Plan from the City Manager's office. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Presentation on Community Health Improvement Plan by City Manager's office

Special City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This special City Council meeting features three public hearings on appeals of Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) decisions. City staff recommend denying each appeal and affirming the use permits, which allow demolishing existing buildings (including rent-controlled units) and constructing new residential buildings with affordable units. The projects include an 8-story, 65-unit building at 2298 Durant Avenue; a 20-story, 169-unit building at 2425 Durant Avenue; and a student housing-oriented project at 2029 University Avenue.

• 2298 Durant Ave: Demolish commercial building and 7 rent-controlled units; construct 8-story, 65-unit building (5 very low-income, 2 low-income).
• 2425 Durant Ave: Demolish three buildings with 19 rent-controlled units; construct 20-story, 169-unit building (6 ELI, 7 VLI, 6 LI, 13 MI).
• 2029 University Ave: Demolish a two-story commercial building and garage; construct student housing (details partially provided).
• All three items are appeals of ZAB approvals; the City Manager recommends denying the appeals and affirming the permits.
• No financial implications listed for any item.

RSB Regular Meeting February 19 2026

The Rent Stabilization Board will discuss administrative updates, registration penalty waivers, and regulatory amendments. The body will also consider a resolution regarding an eviction moratorium in Minnesota.

• Resolution 26-06 to increase purchase order with ACRO Service Corporation for temporary staff
• Appeal in Case No. IRD-191 regarding 2924 Florence St., Unit B
• Proposed amendments to Regulations 525, 1205, 1210 and 1242 regarding E-Service
• Discretionary waiver discussion for 2315 Dwight Way
• Resolution 26-08 urging Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to enact an eviction moratorium

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The agenda text provided is incomplete and contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, land acknowledgment, public comment, and consent calendar procedures. No specific action items, ordinances, or discussions are listed.

• No specific items found; agenda text cuts off after consent calendar description

Special City Council Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The City Council will review and potentially adopt a resolution approving the prioritized list of outstanding council referrals. This prioritization was determined using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV).

• Review and adoption of 2026 City Council Referral Prioritization Results Using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV)

Special City Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

The City Council will discuss the 2026 referral prioritization process. The body is considering reviewing raw scores for outstanding referrals and removing specific nominated referrals before the City Manager runs a ranking algorithm.

• 2026 City Council Referral Prioritization Process Using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV)

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially adopt a resolution condemning violent actions by DHS, CBP, and ICE in Minneapolis. The resolution calls on Congress to include significant guardrails in funding bills for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

• Resolution decrying violent actions by DHS, CBP, and ICE in Minneapolis

ZAB

The Zoning Adjustments Board will review multiple use permit applications including a large seven-story mixed-use project. The agenda also includes requests for a public art fee exemption and a second-story addition.

• Use Permit #ZP2025-0046: Modification at 1752 Shattuck Avenue to request an exemption from the Percentage for Public Art in-lieu fee
• Use Permit #ZP2025-0080: Second-story addition at 2108 Eunice Street exceeding 14 feet in average height
• Use Permit #ZP2025-0079: Conversion of a 12,503 square-foot commercial building into mixed-use at 1740 University Avenue
• Use Permit #ZP2024-0075: Construction of a 97,234-square-foot, seven-story mixed-use building with 222 units at 1899 Oxford Street

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda for January 20, 2026. The provided excerpt contains only preliminary procedural matters such as land acknowledgement, ceremonial matters, city manager comments, public comment on non-agenda matters, and consent calendar procedures. No specific action items, ordinances, or concrete decisions are listed in the text.

• Land acknowledgement and ceremonial matters
• Public comment on non-agenda matters (up to 10 speakers)
• Consent calendar procedures for moving items between Action, Consent, and Information calendars
• Hybrid meeting with Zoom teleconference option
• Levine Act disclosure requirements for contributions over $500

Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Berkeley City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on January 20, 2026, to conduct business and hear public comment. The meeting will be held at the School District Board Room and include a teleconference location.

• Roll Call and Land Acknowledgement
• City Manager Comments
• Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
• Public Comment by Employee Unions
• Consent Calendar and Action Calendar

RSB Regular Meeting January 15 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair, consider adopting Regulation 1283 (second reading) to allow rent ceiling increases for government-subsidized tenancies now under rent control due to Measure BB, and vote on several resolutions, including one on peace in Venezuela. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and staff recommendations on late registration penalty waivers. The board will also hear a presentation on Registration 365 and discuss committee assignments.

• Election of Rent Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of Regulation 1283 (second reading) – rent ceiling increases for subsidized units
• Resolutions 26-01 and 26-02 on peace and condemning aggression in Venezuela
• Proposal to approve staff recommendations on waivers of late registration penalties
• Adoption of Resolution 26-03 modifying the 2026 regular meeting schedule