Advises Council on parks, recreation, and the Waterfront. Areas of review include City parks, open space, greenery, pools, programs, recreation centers, the Waterfront, and resident camps; early childhood education programs; and animal care issues in parks.
The Public Works 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…
Working independently from the City Council, revises Berkeley's Council district boundaries to account for shifts and changes in the population, based on U.S. Census Bureau data. The IRC ensures an open and transparent redistricting process that allows for public participation in the drawing of district boundaries. The IRC has the sole authority to determine the final district…
Reviews and approves business loans submitted by eligible Berkeley business owners, non-profits, start-ups and developers.
Reviews legislation relating to police, fire, dispatch, disaster preparedness, and the Resilience Plan.
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.