If you need to relocate your tenants in order to make repairs, you must follow regulations laid out in the Berkeley Relocation Ordinance (Municipal Code 13.84). The regulations include financially compensating tenants to cover the relocation costs and allowing tenants to move back in when repairs are done.Step 1: Provide tenants with…
Owners of buildings with three or more dwelling or sleeping units must hire a licensed professional to inspect the building’s exterior elevated elements to ensure they are in a general safe condition and free of deterioration that could pose a safety hazard. Complete the inspection and submit an …
Visit the Alameda County Election website for general voter information, including registering to vote, polling hours and locations, and voting by mail.Mayor, City Council, and Auditor are decided through ranked choice votingThe positions of Mayor, City Council, and Auditor are decided through ranked choice voting. In these races, voters can (but aren’t…
Call 911 in case of emergencyIn an emergency, call 911. To connect directly with the Berkeley Police Department from your cellphone, call (510) 981-5911. The dispatcher will ask you questions about what happened, who is involved, where the incident is occurring, and other details to assess how urgently police response is needed and how many officers to send.Calls are prioritized into four…
AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, April 21, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 503 21ST STREET NORTHEAST, WASHINGTON, DC 20002Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers: District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani …
Learn about the workforce standards enforced in Berkeley, and about how to report violations of the standards.Workforce standardsEmployers must follow workforce standards set by the Minimum Wage, Fair Workweek, Paid Sick Leave, Family-Friendly and Environment-Friendly Workplace, and Living Wage Ordinances.Berkeley Minimum WageThe minimum wage standard applies to all employees who work at least…
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…
If you’ve called for emergency medical services from the City and were assisted or transported by Berkeley paramedics, you can access available documents and resources.Get patient care reports and AmBULance billing records, INCLUDING DEPOSITIONSA patient care report (PCR) is generated whenever the Berkeley Fire Department assists a sick or injured person.Copies of PCRs are available to our…
The Civic Arts Program strives to strengthen the community’s sense of belonging and connection by engaging artists to create works that bolster community, enhance the built environment, and reflect the unique character of our city. The Civic Arts Program works with artists to produce a range of permanent and temporary public art projects and exhibitions throughout Berkeley in parks,…
The City of Berkeley encourages the installation of solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems through minimal permit fees, standardized guidelines, and easy-to-use online applications. If you are installing a solar photovoltaic rooftop system and an energy storage system on a single family or duplex home, you may qualify to apply for real-time permits through SolarAPP+ or…