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, March 10, 20264:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii,…

 Sign up to volunteer to maintain a storm drain in your community and help keep our waterways clean. Most of Berkeley’s 9,000 storm drains feed directly into our watershed. By keeping storm drains clean, you prevent trash and pollutants from flowing into local creeks, the San Francisco Bay, and the ocean.   Volunteer for the Adopt-A-Storm Drain program and make a positive…

 Berkeley's 50+ traffic circles, scattered across the City, provide traffic calming and keep our streets and neighborhoods beautiful with greenery, and add habitat for native pollinators. Become a volunteer with the Adopt-A-Traffic Circle program to make a positive impact in several areas: 

• Community:…

Sign up to volunteer with Berkeley Animal Care Services and help our animals get love, care, and a chance to find a forever home. As a volunteer, you play a vital role in providing quality care to our shelter animals and preparing them for their new beginnings.Application processTo start volunteering, apply online and attend an orientation session: 

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REVISED PROCLAMATIONCALLING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THEBERKELEY CITY COUNCIL(REVISED TO ADD AN ITEM)In accordance with the authority in me vested, I do hereby call the Berkeley City Council in special session as follows:MONDAY, March 16, 20263:00 P.M.2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA…

Volunteer opportunities include gardening, shoreline cleanups, and assisting at City-run festivals. Whether you want to get your hands dirty planting trees or help set up for community events, there’s a role for you.Explore our volunteer opportunities below and fill out our online…

Tri-City CaféAnyone 60 and older is welcome to join for lunch on weekdays at the North and South Berkeley Senior Centers. Tri-City Café offers meals that are fresh, tasty, locally produced, and planned by a registered dietitian to meet the specific nutritional needs of the older adult population. Eligibility guidelines

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Participate in fun, safe, and healthy activities led by trained professional staff. Sign up for recreation programs including: summer camps, swimming, afterschool programs, exercise classes, martial arts, special events and more. Make reservations at our facilities such as: tennis and pickleball courts, Adventure Playground, picnic sites, and recreation centers. For information about current…

The policy applies to all businesses selling prepared food, including:

• Restaurants and food trucks
• Cafes and bakeries
• Grocery stores and drugstores
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Businesses are required to have adequate recycling and composting services to help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Businesses are required to sort material into the appropriate bins. Businesses can be cited and fined for lack of adequate service or contamination. Businesses are also required to educate staff, contractors, and tenants about the recycling and composting…