Berkeley City Council Agenda & Rules Committee Special Meeting
The committee meeting agenda included review of various council work sessions, referrals, and the land use calendar. A key action item discussed was a policy proposal from the Open Government Commission regarding public access to supplemental materials and amendments at city council meetings. The committee also scheduled future items, reviewed policy committee and board/commission structures, and planned for upcoming regular city council meetings.
Oct 27, 2026·Board meeting agenda
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Berkeley City Council Agenda & Rules Committee Special Meeting
The committee and council reviewed several administrative and policy matters, including a whistleblower program report on workplace relationship policies such as nepotism and cronyism. Discussions focused on structural reviews of policy committees, boards, and commissions. Significant agenda items involved authorizing various contracts and grants for gun violence intervention, public art, landfill maintenance, and recruitment services. Additionally, the council considered renaming a park at the Berkeley Waterfront to Si Se Puede Park and reviewed amendments to encampment policies regarding proximity to schools and daycare facilities.
Oct 27, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Berkeley City Council Agenda
The City Council meeting agenda includes discussions on amendments to the Berkeley Municipal Code regarding the undergrounding of electrical transformers, a waiver request for a contract with Westlaw, and the review of the 2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report. Additional items feature public artwork commissions, contract amendments for gun violence prevention and landfill maintenance, and the approval of various grants and donations. The Council will also consider developer selection for the Ashby BART East Lot project, the renaming of a waterfront park, and updates to procurement regulations for professional services.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting
Berkeley City Council Annotated Agenda
The City Council meeting included ceremonial recognitions of the outgoing and incoming Director of Police Accountability, a presentation from the BART Board Director, and recognitions of United Against Hate Week and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Key legislative actions included adopting ordinances related to surveillance technology vendor accountability and the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan. The Council approved various contract amendments for property management, website maintenance, video streaming services, and restroom renovations. Additionally, financial contributions were authorized for community celebrations, and support was voiced for a state ballot proposition. Public hearings were held regarding revisions to the Environmental Health fee schedule and amendments concerning the undergrounding of electrical transformers in residential districts. Further business included an update to the Affordable Housing Preference Policy and the establishment of the 2027 City Council meeting schedule.
