If you live on a residential street in Berkeley and are experiencing negative impacts from speeding or an excessive amount of cut-through traffic, you can request that the City conduct a traffic calming study to evaluate the installation of traffic calming measures. There are a variety of options for traffic calming, such as speed tables, speed feedback signs, or traffic circles. (Please note:…
Sewage discharges are a violation of Federal, State, and local laws. The Environmental Health Division responds to sewage releases, and works closely with the Public Works Department to coordinate abatement efforts. Depending on the extent of the release, we also communicate with various other agencies and officials, and may collect water samples from affected creeks and waterways, if warranted.…
Register death within Eight daysHealth and Safety Code Section (HSC) 102775 require that all deaths are registered with the City of Berkeley, local registrar within eight days of death. Please find below Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) instructions, which includes information on Emergency Filing and Fetal Death registration procedures; and the EDRS-FDRS Service Request form to…
Street sweeping keeps our city streets free of litter, leaves, and other debris that pose a hazard to cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, and to the environment. Please be sure to move your car before scheduled street sweeping to ensure staff can properly clean the street and to avoid a ticket. Check signs posted on the street where you park to see what day and time street sweeping will occur…
Utility undergrounding is the process of replacing overhead power lines and other overhead utilities with underground power lines and associated utilities. Undergrounding has benefits, including:
- Possible reduced maintenance costs
- Improved utility reliability during severe weather
- Improved public safety
- Reduced fire risk …
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Electric Water TelecommunicationsResponsibility for sewers are divided between the City of Berkeley and property owners. The City maintains sewer infrastructure from the curb out to the main sewer line (lower sewer lateral and sewer mains). Property owners maintain the sewer lines from the curb to their property (upper/private sewer lateral). Learn more about your responsibility as a property owner for your…
The City of Berkeley offers financing to support local businesses. Funding is available to support Berkeley business creation, expansion, working capital, or purchase of fixed assets, equipment, and real estate. A variety of alternative and external funding options are also available. Revolving loan fund The City of Berkeley’s Revolving Loan Fund program can provide access to capital for…
PROCLAMATIONCALLING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THEBERKELEY CITY COUNCILIn accordance with the authority in me vested, I do hereby call the Berkeley City Council in special session as follows:Tuesday, April 15, 20254:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii,…
REVISED PROCLAMATIONCALLING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THEBERKELEY CITY COUNCIL(REVISED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BARGAINING UNITS)In accordance with the authority in me vested, I do hereby call the Berkeley City Council in special session as follows:Monday, April 14, 20254:30 P.M.2180 MILVIA STREET…