Open Government Commission

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.

Meetings

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm, 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room. Meetings are in person.

March 19, 2026 \| 12:00am CANCELLED: OGC/FCPC Meeting 3/19/2026
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda
February 19, 2026 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 2/19/2026
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 2/19/26 (7.34 MB)7.34 MB OGC/FCPC Video Recording 2/19/2026
January 15, 2026 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 01/15/2026
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 01/15/26 (4.88 MB)4.88 MB OGC/FCPC Video Recording 1/15/2026
December 18, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 12/18/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Virtual Location: ZOOM Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 12/18/25 (4.93 MB)4.93 MB OGC/FCPC Video Recording 12/18/2025
November 20, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 11/20/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 11/20/25 (8.31 MB)8.31 MB OGC/FCPC Video Recording 11/20/2025
October 16, 2025 \| 12:00am OGC/FCPC Meeting 10/16/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Canceled Agenda
September 18, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 09/18/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 09/18/25 (9.82 MB)9.82 MB OGC/FCPC Video Recording 09/18/2025
July 17, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 07/17/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 07/17/25 (6.96 MB)6.96 MB SUPPLEMENTAL - OGC-FCPC PACKET 07-17-25 (688.97 KB)688.97 KB Complaint form for alleged violations of the Open Government Ordinance, Brown Act, Public Records Act or Lobbyist Registration A (120.54 KB)120.54 KB OGC/FCPC Video Recording 07/17/2025
June 19, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 06/19/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 06/19/25 (2.56 MB)2.56 MB OGC/FCPC MEETING RECORDING 06/19/25
May 15, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 05/15/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 05/15/25 (1.08 MB)1.08 MB OGC/FCPC MEETING RECORDING 05/15/25
April 17, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 04/17/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC MEETING PACKET 04/17/25 (10.13 MB)10.13 MB OGC/FCPC MEETING RECORDING 04/17/25
March 20, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 03/20/2025
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: (23.72 MB)23.72 MB Addendum - Item 03/20/25 OGC-FCPC Regular Meeting (222.59 KB)222.59 KB OGC/FCPC MEETING RECORDING 03/20/25
February 20, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 02-20-25
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Virtual Location: ZOOM Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: FCPC-OGC 2.20 Addendum - Items 14 and 15 (263.71 KB)263.71 KB PACKET - FCPC-OGC PACKET 02-20-25 (15.35 MB)15.35 MB OGC/FCPC MEETING RECORDING 02/20/25
January 16, 2025 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 01-16-25
In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREEET, CYPRESS ROOM, 1ST FLOOR , Berkeley, CA 94704 Virtual Location: ZOOM Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: OGC/FCPC Meeting Packet - 01-16-25 (16.45 MB)16.45 MB OGC/FCPC MEETING RECORDING 01/16/25
November 21, 2024 \| 6:30pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 11/21/24
In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704 Virtual Location: Virtual Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: Agenda packet (13.62 MB)13.62 MB Item 8 - Proposed Stipulation - Chang 2022 - 11.19.24 (681.91 KB)681.91 KB

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minutes from previous meetings are available in Records Online.

If you have a complaint related to compliance with the Open Government Ordinance, Brown Act, or Public Records Act, complete a Complaint of Noncompliance Form and send to FCPC@berkeleyca.gov.

DISCLOSURE NOTICE

Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions, or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: email addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to a City board, commission, or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your email address or other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via US Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the relevant board, commission, or committee for further information.

Secretary

Samuel Harvey, Lauren Packard & Stephen Hylas

City Attorney

Phone: (510) 981-6998 / TDD: (510) 981-6903 / FAX: (510) 981-6960

FCPC@berkeleyca.gov

Mailing Address

Open Government Commission
Samuel Harvey, Lauren Packard & Stephen Hylas
City Attorney’s Office
2180 Milvia Street, 4th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704