Nominate a structure or site in Berkeley for Landmark or Structure of Merit status to grant it special regulatory protections. The property owner or a group of at least 50 Berkeley residents can petition for designation. Before you can do so, familiarize yourself with requirements for eligibility and the steps needed to initiate a request.Know the criteria for designation Berkeley closely…
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:Monday, December 1, 20253:00 p.m.2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704 – REDWOOD ROOMTELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1619 EDITH…
AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, December 2, 20256:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:District 1 – Rashi KesarwaniDistrict 2 – Terry TaplinDistrict 3 – Ben BartlettDistrict 4 – Igor TregubDistrict 5 – Shoshana O’KeefeDistrict 6 – Brent…
Search for information in Records OnlineMany public records are available to you online for easy public review. If you are requesting election information, ordinances, resolutions, agendas, meeting minutes, contracts, or communications, try searching in Records Online, which provides immediate access to search and view City documents. See what…
About Measure P (2018) and Measure W (2024)Measures P and W fund homeless services through a property transfer tax on the top 1/3 most expensive properties.Measure P provides $11 million of funding on average from real property transfer taxes to pay for homeless services. Berkeley voters passed Measure P in November 2018 with 72% approval. The original ballot question read:Shall ordinance raising…
About Measure FFMeasure FF provides $8.5 million in funding annually from parcel taxes to pay for fire services, emergency response, 9-1-1 communication, hazard mitigation and wildfire prevention. Berkeley voters passed Measure FF in November 2020 with 74.2% approval. The original ballot question read:Shall an ordinance enacting a tax at a rate of $0.1047 per square foot of improvements, which is…
Public Health is permitted by federal privacy laws to make uses and disclosures of your health information for purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations. Protected health information is the information we create and obtain in providing our services to you. Such information may include documenting your symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and…
Collectively, our work in 2025 reflects Berkeley’s commitment to serving all residents.Through careful fiscal management and collaborative planning, the City continues to turn opportunity into lasting value for residents. By leveraging local bond funding with state and federal resources, Berkeley has upgraded core infrastructure, improved civic access, and laid the groundwork for future…
Employees and officials in designated roles are required to file public reports of their personal financial interests, such as investments, businesses, rental properties, and more. Local agencies are also required to file public reports of gifts received. You can view or request copies of these forms. Personal financial interest reportsMany of Berkeley's officials and employees are required…
To understand the health of our community, the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department conducts a Community Health Assessment and develops a Community Health Improvement Plan every three years. Together, the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan offer a community-shaped vision and action steps to improve health and equity in Berkeley. Health includes a…