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
• …

Berkeley residents and businesses can help keep our community and the planet clean by properly sorting waste in the appropriate containers or using other resources to dispose of bulky or hazardous materials.When possible, prevent waste by buying only what you need from local businesses, second-hand sources, and/or reusable materials.Use the RE:Source guide below for nearby reuse, repair,…

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…

Property owners are responsible for establishing waste collection services for their tenants. Property owners are required to set up adequate recycling and compost service for tenants, and tenants must have equally convenient access to recycling, compost, and trash. Property owners may be cited and fined for lack of required service. Learn more about the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance…

Residential (1-4 unit) property owners in Berkeley can sign up to receive waste services for curbside pick up of trash, recycling, and compost. These customers can also purchase pre-paid bags for extra trash or plant debris material that will not fit in a container. Waste services…

Large public events in Berkeley may require special permits. These permits apply when an event goes beyond typical park or neighborhood use.Events that require special permits include:

• Gatherings of 50 or more people on City streets, sidewalks, or parks
• Street closures on…