Berkeley City Council Meeting Agenda
The Berkeley City Council meeting agenda includes discussions on the 2027 tax rate for transportation network companies and several initiative petitions for the November 2026 election, covering a parcel tax for arts funding, a parcel tax to fund a public bank, and a special tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Additionally, the Council is scheduled to review appointments to the Police Accountability Board and the appointment of a new Director of Public Works. Other agenda items involve financial approvals for community land trust contracts, future public health funding, various service contract amendments for facilities, and street lighting assessments. The Council will also debate policies regarding the Berkeley Police Department's use of air support, canines, and chemical weapons.