If you give birth outside of the hospital or at home, you will need to make an in-person appointment to register the birth with the City of Berkeley. Health and Safety Code Sections (HSC) 102400 and 102415 require that you register the birth of this child with the City of Berkeley, local registrar within twenty-one (21) days of the birth. Follow the instructions listed below:
There have been no human cases of Leptospirosis in this area or anywhere in Berkeley for at least a decade. Doctors statewide are -- and have been -- required to report all such cases to public health officials.Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease, is present in rats in the area generally bounded by Codornices Creek, Gilman Street, San Pablo Avenue, and the railroad tracks. The most common way the…
The Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) requires building owners and homeowners to complete and publicly report comprehensive energy assessments to uncover energy and greenhouse gas emissions saving opportunities.The assessments are conducted by registered energy assessors who provide tailored recommendations on how to save energy, eliminate fossil fuels, and link building owners to…
Permits are required for food booths at special events in Berkeley. Event coordinators also receive information about food booth construction, monitoring requirements, and safety standards, and are responsible for securing related approvals and permits as needed. Environmental Health coordinates these services with other City departments such as Public Works, Parks, and the Berkeley Police.…
Permits are required for all commercial public pools and spa facilities, including apartment complexes, homeowner associations, private gyms, private swim clubs, schools (public and private) and park facilities that own and/or maintain swimming pools and/or spas.Environmental Health staff conduct inspections of these facilities to ensure the safety of the water quality and the proper functioning…
The City of Berkeley Cube Space is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of downtown Berkeley at 2010 Addison Street. Unlike traditional galleries, its curated exhibits are always visible to the public through three glass walls in a 200 sq. ft. space. The space features a rotating series of three-month exhibitions by emerging and mid-career Bay Area artists.Current Exhibition…
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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, February 10, 20265:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE…
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, February 9, 20264:30 P.M.2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704 – REDWOOD ROOMTELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1619 EDITH…
The Shorebird Park Nature Center offers science and nature field trips for kindergarten - 8th grade classes.The Berkeley Marina has offered innovative hands-on programs for class field-trips since 1979. The unique locations of rocky shore, docks, pier, and the open Bay found at the Marina are used to provide Marine Environmental Education to school children and classes from all over the Bay Area…