Reviews and evaluates the community’s mental health needs, resources, and programs.

Oversees the Open Government Ordinance and the Lobbyist Registration Act. Hears complaints regarding non-compliance, and advises Council on actions to enhance open and effective government in Berkeley.

The SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee’s (SSCOC) mission is to review expenditures and progress reports from the City Manager and City Auditor to ensure compliance with the intent of Measure FF (passed by voters on November 5, 2024), evaluate the impacts and outcomes of tax expenditures on stated goals, and prepare public reports on the Committee’s findings.

Review the vegetation management portion of the Fire Code to ensure that it is clear, reflects unique local conditions, and incorporates the best available fire science (inclusive of any more conservative code adopted by the California Board of Forestry); then return with additional amendments to the City Council before December 31, 2025 as part of the Fire Department’s Triennial Fire Code Update…

Meets to provide financing for various public capital improvements, working capital, and other costs.

Advises Council on transportation and public works infrastructure policies, facilities, and services.

Reviews and schedules agenda items, sets the agenda for City Council meetings, refers items to policy committees, and makes recommendations on rules governing the Council legislative process.

Charged with actively promoting the total integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life. Membership shall be made up primarily of persons who have disabilities.

Reviews legislation relating to Land Use, preservation, development standards, housing and affordable housing, disability/universal access, business and economic growth, civic arts and culture, and business retention, attraction, and development.

Reviews legislation relating to seniors and youth, mental health, public health, homelessness, health equity and outcomes, recreation, Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, events, neighborhood services, animal control/care, and code enforcement/livability.