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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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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