City Council and UC Berkeley representatives working collaboratively on issues of mutual concern. The City/UC/Student Relations Committee consists of City Councilmembers elected from Districts 4, 6, 7, and 8, two representatives of UC Berkeley undergraduate students, two representatives of UC Berkeley graduate students, and two representatives of UC Berkeley.  The City Council may…

The Transportation Commission is no longer meeting.  On June 14, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 70,410-N.S., creating a new Transportation and Infrastructure Commission as of July 1, 2022.  Advises Council on…

Members of the City Council and Berkeley Housing Authority working collaboratively on issues of mutual concern.

To enhance the quality of life for people 55 years and older in Berkeley, and to increase public awareness of their contributions and needs by actively promoting their health, safety, independence and participation in our community.

Seeks to improve the conditions of all women and advocates to the City Council on policies affecting women.

Advises the City Council on matters pertaining to achieving health equity in Berkeley. Appointments shall honor this mission by appointing members who have a deep understanding of the social determinants of health equity, through lived experience and/or through professional expertise.

Advises the City Council on all matters affecting fire safety and/or disaster resilience within Berkeley. Serves as the citizens’ oversight committee for expenditure of the proceeds of the Special Tax to Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness, as set forth in BMC Section 7.81.060.

Advises the Council on the expenditure of revenues derived from the levy of assessments, on the classification of businesses and on the method and basis of levying the assessments.  All nine members of the Advisory Board shall be owners or designated representatives of businesses that pay assessments in the District.

Ensures that monies received or spent in municipal campaigns are fully disclosed in accordance with the Berkeley Elections Reform Act. Members shall be registered to vote; and shall not hold or seek office, be an officer of a political organization, contribute in any way to Berkeley election campaign; and shall be impartial toward any person who is subject to a commission investigation.

Monitors and assists in the City's progress in implementing needed homeless services and facilities.