Skip to main content Skip to site search
City of Berkeley

Top Bar

  • Housing Authority
  • Public Library
  • Rent Board
  • School District
City of Berkeley
  • City
    Services
    • Explore city services, report issues online, pay parking tickets

      More about city services

      • Report & Pay
      • Parking
      • Trash & Recycling
      • Getting Around
      • Event Permits & Rentals
      • Livable Neighborhoods
      • Streets, Sidewalks, Sewers, and Utilities
      • Birth & Death Certificates
      • Domestic Partnership
      • Community GIS Portal
      • Current Service Notices
      Report Issues & Pay Bills
      pay parking ticket
      residential parking permits
  • Community &
    Recreation
    • Explore news and events, adopt a pet, visit a city park or pool

      MORE ABOUT COMMUNITY & RECREATION

      • Events
      • News
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Senior Services
      • Volunteering
      • Animal Care Services
      • Civic Arts
      • Waterfront
      • Affordable Housing in Berkeley
      • Community Services
      adopt a pet
      visit adventure playground
      reserve swim session
  • Safety &
    Health
    • Prepare for disasters, report a crime, access homeless services

      MORE ABOUT SAFETY & HEALTH

      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Fire
      • Public Health
      • Police
      • Police Accountability
      • Mental Health
      • Homeless Services
      Fire Weather and Evacuation
      Accessing Mental Health Services
      Accessing Homeless Services
  • Construction &
    Development
    • Apply for a permit, schedule an inspection, research zoning policies

      MORE ABOUT Construction & Development

      • Permits & Design Parameters
      • Seismic Safety
      • Green Building
      • Land Use & Development
      permit service center
      schedule inspection
      look up zoning
  • Doing
    Business
    • Apply for a business license, get business assistance, find bid & proposal opportunities

      MORE ABOUT Doing Business

      • Economic Development
      • Operating in Berkeley
      • Working with the City
      apply for business license
      get business assistance
      bid to work with the city
  • Your
    Government
    • Attend a City Council or commission meeting, apply for jobs, look up City holidays

      MORE ABOUT Your Government

      • About Us
      • Boards & Commissions
      • City Council
      • Elections
      • Financial Information
      • Jobs
      • Our Work
      • Public Records
      • City Holidays
      • Lobbyist Registration
      • City Audits
      apply for a job
      city council meetings
      Participating in Council Meetings
  • Housing Authority
  • Public Library
  • Rent Board
  • School District

You are here

  • Home
  • Your Government
  • Boards & Commissions
  • Open Government Commission
Share Print

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.
Filter by
October 17, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting Agenda 10/17/2024

In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Berkeley, CA 94704
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Agenda packet (10.89 MB)10.89 MB
September 19, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting Agenda 09/19/2024

In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Berkeley, CA 94704
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Item no. 9 - Supplemental Agenda Material (11.39 MB)11.39 MB
  • Agenda packet (24.2 MB)24.2 MB
August 15, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting Agenda 08/15/2024

In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Berkeley, CA 94704
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Special Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Agenda packet (20.86 MB)20.86 MB
July 18, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting Agenda 07/18/2024

In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Agenda packet (4.59 MB)4.59 MB
June 20, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 06/20/2024

In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Agenda packet (17.12 MB)17.12 MB
May 16, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 05/16/2024

In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Agenda packet (17.66 MB)17.66 MB
April 18, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 04/18/24

In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREET, Cypress Conference Room, First Floor BERKELEY, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • OGC/FCPC Meeting Packet 04/18/24 (2.07 MB)2.07 MB
  • Addendum Packet 04-18-24 FCPC-OGC Regular Meeting (2.55 MB)2.55 MB
March 21, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting - 03/21/24

In-Person Location: 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Special Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Agenda packet (2.12 MB)2.12 MB
January 18, 2024 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 01/18/24

In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREET, 4TH FLLOR BERKELEY, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • FCPC/OGC MEETING PACKET 10-20-22 (1.32 MB)1.32 MB
October 19, 2023 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 10-19-2023

In-Person Location: 1901 Hearst Avenue, Aspen Room , Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • (4.47 MB)4.47 MB
September 21, 2023 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 09-21-23

In-Person Location: 2180 MILVIA STREET, 4TH FLOOR BERKELEY, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • OGC/FCPC Meeting Packet 09/21/23 (1.86 MB)1.86 MB
July 20, 2023 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 07/20/23

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • FCPC/OGC MEETING PACKET 07/20/23 (2.77 MB)2.77 MB
  • Addendum Packet 07-20-23 FCPC-OGC Regular Meeting (2.22 MB)2.22 MB
June 15, 2023 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 06-15-2023

In-Person Location: 1901 Hearst Avenue, Aspen Room , Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • OGC/FCPC Meeting Packet - 06-15-2023 (1.24 MB)1.24 MB
May 18, 2023 | 6:30pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 05-18-2023

In-Person Location: 1901 Hearst Avenue, Aspen Room , Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • (8.61 MB)8.61 MB
April 20, 2023 | 6:00pm
OGC/FCPC Meeting 04-20-2023

In-Person Location: 1901 Hearst Avenue, Aspen Room, Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Packet - 04-20-2023 FCPC-OGC Regular Meeting (4.55 MB)4.55 MB
  • Supplemental Packet - 04-20-2023 FCPC-OGC Regular Meeting (10.97 MB)10.97 MB

Pagination

  • First page « First
  • Previous page ‹‹
  • Page 1
  • Current page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Next page ››
  • Last page Last »

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

Membership

Commissioner Roster
Apply to serve on this commission

Enabling Legislation

  • BMC Chapter 2.06

Work Plan

  • FY2025-2026 Work Plan (1.02 MB)1.02 MB

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

Connect with us online, by phone, or in person.

Footer Top

Report Online Contact us Visit
City of Berkeley
2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Footer Social

Footer Right

  • Sign Up for Our Newsletter
  • Get alerted about emergencies

Footer

  • Departments
  • Permits
  • Records Online
  • Events
  • Jobs

Footer Bottom

  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Policy
  • Website Feedback
 

Translation Disclaimer

© 2026 City of Berkeley All rights reserved.