Berkeley, CA

RSB Regular Meeting October 15 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will consider setting the 2027 Annual General Adjustment and increasing relocation assistance payments. The board will also discuss enforcement actions regarding Evans Manor and a data system modernization project.

• Resolution 26-32 to confirm a 2.5 percent Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for 2027
• Resolution 26-33 to increase 2027 relocation assistance for Owner Move-In and Ellis Act evictions by 3.8 percent
• Discussion and possible action regarding Evans Manor and potential enforcement action
• Recommendation to amend Regulations 403.5 and 1269 regarding room lock security issues
• Recommendation to amend Regulations 1206 and 1269 regarding filing time limits for rent increase petitions

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

The City Council will consider adopting a new San Pablo Commercial District and updating surveillance technology vendor requirements. The body is also reviewing several contract amendments for IT services, property management, and marina renovations.

• Adoption of the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan to create the San Pablo Commercial District
• Amendment to BMC Chapter 2.99 regarding surveillance technology vendor accountability
• Contract amendment for BOSS property management at 2111 McKinley Avenue increasing allocation by $104,474
• Professional services contract with Protiviti Government Services Inc not to exceed $425,000
• Contract amendment for Berkeley Marina K-Dock Restroom Renovation increasing amount by $11,000

ZAB

The Zoning Adjustments Board will hold public hearings on several use permits, including a large mixed-use development and a demolition project at the West Berkeley Shellmound. The board will also review requests to convert a commercial building to a residence and modify demolition conditions for another site.

• Use Permit #ZP2022-0116: Proposed 11-story, 131,583-square-foot building with 242 units and 3,720 square feet of commercial space at 2900-2920 Shattuck Avenue
• Use Permit #ZP2026-0060: Proposed demolition of a 1,600-square-foot commercial building at 701 University Avenue
• Use Permit #ZP2026-0031: Proposed conversion of a commercial building at 3048-3050 Shattuck Avenue to a single-family residence
• Use Permit #ZP2026-0053: Proposed modification to allow demolition at 742 Grayson Street without a replacement building application

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

The Berkeley City Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to vote on a consent calendar of contracts, grants, and appointments, plus two urgency resolutions on November 2026 state ballot measures. The urgency items would support Proposition 1, an $11.25 billion state housing bond, and oppose Proposition 43, which would limit local governments' ability to raise revenue. The agenda also includes a resolution appointing Mary Opler as Director of Police Accountability at a $230,000 annual salary and several contract increases for technology, parking, and public safety services.

• Urgency resolution supporting Prop 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, authorizing $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds
• Urgency resolution opposing Prop 43, a constitutional amendment to limit voter ability to raise local government revenues
• Appointment of Mary Opler as Director of Police Accountability, effective October 5, 2026, at $230,000 annual salary
• Dell Computers contract spending authority increased by $2,900,000 to a total not-to-exceed $11,097,733
• Passport Labs parking citation and permit management system contract authority set at $9.3 million for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029

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

The Berkeley City Council holds a special meeting on September 29, 2026, with two items on its Action Calendar, both continued from September 15, 2026. The first is a resolution by Councilmember Kesarwani to amend the Council's June 9, 2020 direction so the Berkeley Police Department's Special Response Team could use tear gas when there is a significant risk of injury or death, while keeping the ban on tear gas solely for crowd control and lifting the temporary moratorium on smoke and OC spray. The second is a Peace and Justice Commission recommendation to retain existing bans on chemical weapons, police dogs, and helicopters, keep public reporting of pepper spray use, and ask the City Manager to engage an academic institution to study health impacts. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering meeting logistics and public comment rules.

• Resolution to let BPD's Special Response Team use tear gas for critical life-threatening incidents only, while maintaining the ban on tear gas solely for crowd control
• Proposal to lift the temporary moratorium on smoke and OC spray
• Peace and Justice Commission recommends retaining 2020 bans on CS and OC chemical weapons and 1982 bans on police dogs and helicopters
• Commission recommends retaining the 1997 requirement for public reporting of each pepper spray use
• Commission asks City Manager to engage UC Berkeley, UCSF, or Stanford to study health impacts of tear gas, chemical weapons, and canine support

RSB Regular Meeting September 17 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board is holding its regular meeting to decide on several action items, including approving compensation adjustments for the Executive Director and General Counsel, extending the General Counsel's employment agreement, and adopting a position on pending state housing legislation. The board will also consider waivers of late registration penalties for specific properties and hear an appeal in Case No. T-6171. The agenda includes routine consent items and committee updates.

• Resolution 26-27: adjustment to Executive Director DéSeana Williams' compensation
• Resolution 26-28: adjustment to General Counsel Matt Brown's compensation
• Resolution 26-30: employment agreement extension with General Counsel Matt Brown
• Appeal in Case No. T-6171 (2020 Kittredge St. #404)
• Waivers of late registration penalties (list in attachment 6.c)

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

The Berkeley City Council will consider a consent calendar with items including a $25 million grant application for the Berkeley Waterfront Ferry Project, a letter urging the Governor to sign eight wildfire resiliency bills, and several contracts for fire equipment and services. The council will also vote on a resolution supporting a neighborhood decarbonization pilot and modifications to loans for Shattuck Senior Homes.

• Grant application for up to $25,000,000 for the Berkeley Water Transportation Pier-Ferry Project
• Letter to Governor requesting signature on eight wildfire resiliency bills
• Contract amendment with Fire Aside LLC for wildfire resilience software, increasing by $150,000 to $410,000
• Purchase orders with Stryker Sales for gurneys, stair chairs, and CPR units, not to exceed $1,591,355
• Loan modification for Shattuck Senior Homes combining loans to $970,603, reducing interest to 3%

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

The Berkeley City Council will consider an urgent item to send letters to the Governor requesting his signature on eight wildfire resiliency bills passed by the California Legislature. The consent calendar includes several contracts and grants, such as a $500,000 grant application for seismic retrofits at Civic Center buildings, a $150,000 contract for Addison Street catenary lighting, and a $25 million grant application for the Berkeley Water Transportation Pier-Ferry Project. The council will also vote on amendments to contracts for wildfire resilience software, firefighting equipment, and accessible wheelchair van services, as well as loan modifications for Shattuck Senior Homes.

• Urgent item: Letters to Governor on 8 wildfire resiliency bills
• Grant application up to $500,000 for seismic retrofits at Maudelle Shirek Building and Veterans Memorial Building
• Contract with Downtown Berkeley Association for $150,000 for Addison Street Catenary Lighting
• Grant application up to $25,000,000 for Berkeley Water Transportation Pier-Ferry Project
• Loan modification for Shattuck Senior Homes: combine loans, reduce interest to 3%, extend maturity to 2082

Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) Seminar (Non-PubFi) 2026

The Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) seminar explains how local candidates and committees must file public disclosure reports for contributions and expenses over $1,000. The Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC) enforces these rules, which include mass mailer requirements and a 6-to-1 public matching fund program for donations up to $60.

• BERA requires campaign committees to file disclosure reports for contributions and expenditures over $1,000
• Public matching funds available at 6-to-1 match for donations up to $60
• FCPC enforces BERA and local filing requirements
• Campaign reports are publicly accessible via NetFile
• Mass mailings have specific filing requirements under BERA

Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) and Public Financing Seminar 2026

This is an informational agenda for a seminar on the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) and public financing for the 2026 election cycle. It explains campaign filing requirements, the 6-to-1 public matching funds program, and how to file reports online. No decisions are being made; the meeting is educational.

• Campaign committees must file disclosure reports if raising/spending over $1,000
• Public matching funds: 6-to-1 match on donations up to $60
• Filing deadlines and electronic filing via NetFile required
• Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC) enforces BERA
• Public Financing Matching Funds Report updated weekly

ZAB

The Berkeley Zoning Adjustments Board will hold public hearings and vote on two use permits: a 45-unit multifamily building at 2298 Durant Avenue and a live poultry processing operation at 2974 Sacramento Street. The consent calendar includes a mixed-use conversion at 3101 Sacramento Street and a leave of absence for a committee member. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• Use Permit #ZP2026-0039: 7-story, 45-unit building at 2298 Durant Ave, with 2 Very-Low Income units, using State Density Bonus
• Use Permit #ZP2026-0025: Live poultry processing at 2974 Sacramento St, intensifying nonconforming use at Sacramento Market
• Use Permit #ZP2025-0069: Convert 6,300 sq ft commercial building at 3101 Sacramento St to mixed-use with 3 residential units
• Correspondence: Formal objection and ADA grievance from Steven Schuyler regarding 2128 Oxford Street
• Possible rescheduling of November 12 ZAB meeting to November 5 due to City Council special meeting

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

The Berkeley City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $3.36 million contract for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion project, which will add community gardens, a dog park, and a playground. The council will also consider several other contracts, grants, and appointments, including a resolution supporting unionization for workers at the Graduate by Hilton hotel. Public comment will be taken on non-agenda matters and consent calendar items.

• Contract with QLM-Inc. for Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion (community gardens, dog park, playground) not to exceed $3,355,202
• Resolution supporting rights of workers at Graduate by Hilton, Berkeley to form a union
• Lease agreement with International Child Resource Institute for office space at 125-127 University Ave, 5-year term
• Contract amendment with DataProse for bill printing/mailing, increase by $150,000 to $200,000
• FEMA grant application for fire & rescue boat replacement up to $1,200,000 with $300,000 local match

RSB Regular Meeting July 16 2026

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board is holding its regular meeting on July 16, 2026, to discuss and act on several items, including an appeal in case T-6149, a contract for client-side implementation strategist services, and an annual program report from tenant advocacy groups. The board will also consider amending its meeting procedures and hear updates on ordinance amendments.

• Appeal in Case No. T-6149 (1339 Rose St., Unit A)
• Resolution 26-25: Contract for Client-Side Implementation Strategist Services
• Annual Program Report by Eviction Defense Center and East Bay Community Law Center
• Discussion and possible action to amend Board's Meeting Procedures
• Waivers of late registration penalties (list of addresses in attachment)

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

The Berkeley City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2025 annual report from the Police Accountability Board and the Office of the Director of Police Accountability. The agenda contains only this one worksession item, with no other action items listed. Public comment is limited to this item.

• Presentation of 2025 Police Accountability Board & Office of the Director of Police Accountability Annual Report

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

The Berkeley City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, with a revised agenda that includes a continued item from July 7. The main business is adopting the FY 2027 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (second reading) totaling $922,346,116 in gross appropriations, along with several consent calendar items. The Council will also consider resolutions to place three initiative petitions on the November 3, 2026 ballot: a parcel tax for arts institutions, a parcel tax for a public bank, and a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Other actions include appointments, contracts, and purchases.

• FY 2027 Annual Appropriations Ordinance: $922,346,116 gross, $796,579,332 net (second reading)
• 2027 tax rate for transportation network company: 65.1005 cents per trip, 31.7889 cents per pooled trip
• Submit initiative petition for parcel tax to fund arts institutions to November 2026 ballot
• Submit initiative petition for parcel tax to fund a public bank to November 2026 ballot
• Submit initiative petition to replace $0.01/oz sugar-sweetened beverage tax with $0.02/oz special tax to November 2026 ballot

ZAB

The Berkeley Zoning Adjustments Board will hold a public hearing and vote on three use permits, including a large mixed-use development at 2700 Shattuck Avenue with 359 dwelling units. The board will also consider consent calendar items, including a parking lot at 841 Folger Avenue and a 32-unit building at 2614 Telegraph Avenue. Public comment is invited.

• Use Permit #ZP2024-0058: 2700 Shattuck Avenue – 8-story, 281,960 sq ft mixed-use with 359 units (38 Very Low Income), 5,136 sq ft commercial, 141 parking spaces, 158 bike spaces
• Use Permit #ZP2025-0056: 841 Folger Avenue – demolish 5,903 sq ft commercial building to create 18-space parking lot
• Use Permit #ZP2024-0027: 2614 Telegraph Avenue – demolish two buildings, construct 5-story, 39,009 sq ft building with 32 units (3 Very Low-Income, 2 Low-Income), 605 sq ft commercial, no auto parking, 40 bike spaces
• Consent Calendar: Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on 2700 Shattuck Avenue is statutorily exempt under CEQA (AB 130)

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

The Berkeley City Council will vote on the second reading of the FY 2027 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, totaling $921.6 million in gross appropriations. The agenda also includes several contracts, grants, and policy referrals, plus public hearings on ambulance fees and police agreements. A presentation on AC Transit and a memorial for Carl Anthony are also scheduled.

• Adopt FY 2027 Annual Appropriations Ordinance: $921,596,116 gross, $795,829,332 net
• Amend Tyler Technologies CAD software contract: +$750,000, total $3,684,123, extend to 2028
• Contract with Willdan Financial Services for nexus studies: $80,115
• Accept JAG grants for police overtime: $40,714 (2024) and $47,856 (2025)
• Public hearing on ambulance transport fee increase to match Alameda County schedule

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

La agenda para esta reunión incluye solo asuntos preliminares (pase de lista, reconocimiento de tierra, comentarios del administrador de la ciudad, comentario público) y un encabezado de calendario de consentimiento sin elementos listados. El texto proporcionado se corta antes de que se muestren elementos de acción u ordenanzas.

• No se proporcionaron elementos específicos de la agenda en el documento fuente

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

El Concejo Municipal de Berkeley considerará la adopción del Presupuesto Bienal de los Años Fiscales 2027 y 2028 y el Programa de Mejoras de Capital 2027–2031, junto con la Ordenanza de Asignaciones Anuales del AF 2027.

• Adopción del Presupuesto Bienal AF27-28 y del Programa de Mejoras de Capital de 5 años
• Ordenanza de Asignaciones Anuales del AF 2027 ($916.8M brutos, $791.5M netos)
• Autorización para que el Administrador de la Ciudad proporcione anticipos a las agencias comunitarias
• Reunión especial celebrada en la Sala de la Junta del Distrito Escolar y por teleconferencia

RSB Regular Meeting June 18 2026

La Junta de Estabilización de Alquileres de Berkeley discutirá y posiblemente adoptará el presupuesto por partidas, el modelo de personal y el nivel de gastos para el año fiscal 2026-2027. La junta también considerará solicitudes de exención de multas por registro tardío y una modificación del contrato con Berkeley Community Media.

• Resolución 26-23 para aprobar el Presupuesto por Partidas, el Modelo de Personal y el Nivel de Gastos para el año fiscal 2026-2027
• Resolución 26-24 para modificar el contrato de Berkeley Community Media (BCM) por un monto que no exceda los $27,000
• Exención discrecional W5166 para Evans Manor (2316 Haste St./2315 Dwight Way)
• Apelación en el Caso No. L-4366 relacionado con 1522 Walnut St., Unidad 3
• Actualización de litigio en sesión cerrada: Alan Wofsy & Associates dba Hearst contra la Junta de Estabilización de Alquileres de Berkeley

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

El Concejo Municipal se reunirá para llevar a cabo asuntos regulares. El texto de la agenda proporcionado contiene solo trámites procesales y asuntos preliminares; no se enumeran elementos de acción específicos ni temas de discusión.

ZAB - June 11, 2026

La Zoning Adjustments Board se reunirá para revisar una solicitud de permiso de uso para una tienda minorista general existente. La propuesta busca agregar venta de cerveza y vino bajo una licencia ABC Tipo 20.

• Permiso de Uso #ZP2025-0084: Venta minorista de alcohol (cerveza y vino) en 2620 Telegraph Avenue

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

La reunión del Concejo de la Ciudad de Berkeley programada para el 9 de junio de 2026 se llevará a cabo en 1231 Addison Street y a través de Zoom. El documento proporcionado contiene solo procedimientos estándar de reunión, reglas de comentario público, un reconocimiento de tierras y el comienzo de la sección del Calendario de Consentimiento antes de cortarse. No se detallan cambios de zonificación, contratos, ordenanzas o tarifas en este extracto.

• Procedimientos estándar de reunión y pautas de comentario público.
• Reconocimiento de tierras que reconoce el territorio Ohlone.
• La sección del Calendario de Consentimiento comienza pero se corta a mitad de la oración.

RSB Regular Meeting May 28 2026

La Junta de Estabilización de Alquileres de Berkeley celebra una reunión ordinaria con elementos de consentimiento, presentaciones especiales y varios elementos de acción. Las decisiones clave incluyen extender el período de amnistía para la exención automática de multas sobre propiedades asequibles sin fines de lucro subsidiadas por el gobierno de Measure BB, adoptar una posición legislativa sobre proyectos de ley y enmendar el lenguaje de elegibilidad del Derecho a Organizarse. La junta también escuchará una apelación con respecto a 2414 Dwight Way, Unidad 3, y recibirá informes del personal sobre peticiones, estadísticas de mediación y solicitudes de demolición.

• Recomendación para adoptar la Resolución 26-19 que modifica el contrato con QuickCaption, Inc. por hasta $12,000 para el año fiscal 2026-2027
• Apelación en el Caso No. T-6133 (2414 Dwight Way, Unidad 3) – se escuchará después de las 8:00 p.m.
• Recomendación para adoptar la Resolución 26-22 que extiende el período de amnistía para la exención automática de multas sobre propiedades asequibles de Measure BB
• Recomendación para apoyar el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 868 (Wiener) sobre dispositivos portátiles de generación solar
• Recomendación para adoptar enmiendas al lenguaje de elegibilidad del Derecho a Organizarse

Test Meeting

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

El Concejo Municipal de Berkeley llevará a cabo una reunión regular en formato híbrido para discutir temas de la agenda, escuchar comentarios públicos sobre asuntos no incluidos en la agenda y realizar una lista de asistencia. La reunión se llevará a cabo en la Sala de la Junta del Distrito Escolar.

• Lista de asistencia y Declaración de reconocimiento territorial
• Comentarios públicos sobre asuntos no incluidos en la agenda
• Comentarios públicos de los sindicatos de empleados
• Elementos del calendario de consentimiento
• Comentarios del administrador municipal

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

El Concejo Municipal de Berkeley revisará los resultados de una segunda encuesta comunitaria y decidirá si avanza un bono de obligación general de $300 millones para infraestructura y un aumento del impuesto a las ventas del 0.5% para abordar el déficit estructural de la ciudad. Los miembros del Concejo podrán dar su opinión sobre la lista de proyectos del bono y confirmar la dirección para preparar el lenguaje de la boleta para las elecciones de noviembre de 2026.

• Posible bono de obligación general de $300 millones para inversiones prioritarias en infraestructura
• Posible aumento del 0.5% en el impuesto a las ventas y uso de la ciudad para abordar el déficit estructural
• Revisión de los resultados de la segunda encuesta comunitaria sobre las medidas de votación propuestas
• Dirección del Concejo sobre la preparación del lenguaje de la boleta para las elecciones del 3 de noviembre de 2026

ZAB

La Junta de Ajustes de Zonificación revisará dos permisos de uso en su calendario de consentimiento. La junta decide sobre un cambio de uso para una unidad comercial y la demolición y reconstrucción de una vivienda residencial.

• Permiso de Uso #ZP2025-0103: Cambio de 5,516 pies cuadrados de espacio vacante en 1101 University Avenue a una Tienda de Piezas de Vehículos (O’Reilly)
• Permiso de Uso #ZP2025-0014: Demoler una vivienda de 1,451 pies cuadrados y construir una vivienda unifamiliar de 2,574 pies cuadrados en 1522 Josephine Street
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 12 de marzo de 2026 y del 9 de abril de 2026
• Solicitud de permiso de ausencia para el miembro del Comité de Revisión de Diseño Gaffney para el 28 de mayo de 2026