Volunteer to help clean and maintain one of 12 bioswales and rain gardens located throughout Berkeley. Bioswales and rain gardens helps prevent flooding, improve water quality in creeks flowing through Berkeley into the San Francisco Bay, and build climate resilience. Become a volunteer with the Adopt-A-Green Infrastructure program to make a positive impact in several areas: …
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, May 19, 20264:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii,…
AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, May 19, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers: District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani …
Defensible space—the buffer between your home and the vegetation that surrounds it—is critical for protecting your home from wildfires.The Resident Assistance Program (RAP) can help homeowners in the…
Raising and spending money in a Berkeley electionIf you raise or spend more than $1,000 on your campaign, you are required to open a campaign committee and file disclosure reports detailing the campaign’s contributions and expenditures. These reports are available to the public online so that voters can access information about money involved in local elections. Review the…
The policy applies to all businesses selling prepared food, including:
- Restaurants and food trucks
- Cafes and bakeries
- Grocery stores and drugstores
- …
Access three databases to find current or historical information on buildings and parcels. Use Permits Online for the most comprehensive and current data, or supplement your research with interactive maps from Building Eye. Discover what zone a property is in and find related information in the Community GIS Portal.Permits Online Get involved in current or upcoming zoning projects by…
Anyone can reduce their home’s fire wildfire risk by installing upgrades such as a Class A-rated roof, multi-pane windows, or fire-resistant vents and gutter covers. Buyers and sellers of residential or multi-use buildings with at least two residential units in “high” or “very high” fire hazard severity zones can get transfer tax…
Economic and Commercial District DashboardsThe Economic and Commercial District Dashboard analyze a wide variety of economic trends and indicators in Berkeley.Report NamePublished DateEconomic Dashboard 202503/06/2026…
The Berkeley City Council appoints a wide variety of boards and commissions to advise them on key policy issues. The City has many commissions that discuss issues ranging from Civic Arts to Disaster and Fire Safety. View membership and vacancies on the …