Visit Berkeley ConsidersRegistered users on Berkeley Considers can post their comments online with or without their name. Anyone can view reported comments. The goal of the forum is to broaden civic discourse constructively and civilly.City staff uses the platform for outreach on specific operational issues.…
Explore over 40 datasets available to the public through the City of Berkeley’s Open Data Portal. Use the data catalog to search for public datasets on topics such as public safety, demographics, city budget, and more. You can download, reuse, and redistribute…
Access the Berkeley Municipal Code online to learn about the City’s local laws.Ordinances Pending CodificationThe following Ordinances were recently adopted by the City Council (please consult the Council Annotated Agendas available from the City Council website), and are not yet…
All local agencies are required by the State of California to publish a catalog of enterprise systems, and to update it annually. Download PDF Approved on October 11, 2015, Senate Bill 272 adds a section to the California Public…
Adult Softball League Organize a team of at least nine players and sign up for Berkeley’s adult recreational softball league. Registration is not currently open for adult softball. Softball games take place in spring (March – June) and summer (June – August) and winter (September- November) Men’s and co-rec leagues are available for novice, intermediate, or advanced level teams. Each…
The City of Berkeley runs summer recreation programs for children aged 5-12 out of the Berkeley Marina’s Shorebird Nature Center.Shorebird Nature STEM CampCome join us for an exciting week-long camp at the Shorebird Park Nature Center and the Adventure Playground! Within this STEM-based camp, participants will become true environmental scientists and develop a deeper sense of…
Sign up for the Therapeutic Recreation Program to support youth with special needs through fun, skill-building activities at James Kenney Community Center. Open to ages 5-12 in summer and grades K - 5th grade during the school year. Youth have the opportunity to build social, physical, and behavioral skills in groups with their same-aged peers while participating in fun and exciting daily…
Members of the Berkeley community can participate in local government by applying to serve on a board or commission. Members of boards and commissions advise the City Council on a wide variety of subjects by making recommendations on important policy matters.EligibilityAlmost all boards and commissions require that commissioners reside in Berkeley.A few commissions require specific experience in…
The Office of Economic Development helps businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and community organizations access services, feel welcome in Berkeley, and thrive. Businesses can get direct assistance and advice from staff, access resources about starting a business, or get connected with other local organizations for industry- or location-specific support. Subscribe to the…
Berkeley's budget is typically produced every two years and includes a five-year capital improvement program budget. The budget serves as a major policy document and describes how the City intends to finance its services and infrastructure. The budget is a reflection of our policies, goals, and priorities — each of which are set by the City Council.Current BudgetRead the adopted budget documents…