City Government

Berkeley City Council discussed the adoption of a ballot measure Tuesday that would amend the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance.

Berkeley City Council unanimously approved the city’s budget for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 during Tuesday’s meeting.

Berkeley City Council held a meeting Tuesday night to discuss a contract with Axon, and issues surrounding a report from the Berkeley Police Department.

During their Tuesday meeting, the Berkeley City Council debated the imposition of a new tax on properties intentionally left off the rental market by their owners. 

Berkeley City Council announced that meetings will be virtual-only beginning with its regular meeting Tuesday, according to a city council press release.

The Berkeley City Council unanimously approved proposed zoning at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations during a special meeting Thursday that extended into Friday, setting the building height limit at both stations to seven stories.

Berkeley City Council discussed affordable housing, student mentorship and biking safety at its regular meeting Tuesday.

The council authorized the sale of $40 million in general obligation bonds to support affordable housing and separately referred millions of dollars to address houselessness.

A city auditor presentation that revealed while Berkeley’s population grew by only 7% from 1970 to 2020, Berkeley Police Department spending grew by 242% in the same time.

In an effort to mitigate worsening effects of California’s drought, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Monday banning irrigation of grass, excluding residential lawns and spaces used for recreation.