City environmental commission discusses decarbonizing, PG&E
Cheyenne Tex/Staff
The City of Berkeley’s Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, met Thursday to discuss various projects and subcommittee updates.
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Mayor Jesse Arreguín officially signs natural gas ban into Berkeley law
The primary author of the bill, City Councilmember Kate Harrison, said at the signing that this ordinance is a “new step” to combating climate change.
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Berkeley pools funds to keep West Campus swimming facility open year-round
The city made a splash with its decision to fund Berkeley’s West Campus Pool, located on the corner of Browning and Addison streets, allowing it to be open daily year-round starting in October.
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Berkeley City Council discusses search for safe RV parking site at meeting
For the last time before it resumes in September, Berkeley City Council met Tuesday night to continue discussion on RV owners’ rights and parking restrictions within the city.
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Berkeley City Council discusses use of spit hoods by police
Ultimately, all motions to amend policies on the use of spit hoods — including those proposed by the Berkeley Police Department — failed to pass during the meeting; the current law will be held in place.
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Berkeley City Council passes budget for next 2 years, allocating funding for housing support, community groups
Berkeley City Council unanimously approved a $895 million budget at its meeting Tuesday night to allocate money for different purposes, organizations and ventures for the next two fiscal years.
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Berkeley Police Review Commission talks surveillance, spit hoods, budget
The Berkeley Police Review Commission, or PRC, gathered Wednesday for its regular meeting to discuss surveillance use policies, budget summaries and the use of spit hoods by the Berkeley Police Department, among other items.
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Berkeley announces plan to repave 40 streets during ‘Summer of Paving’
The city will pave 6.6 miles of streets over the summer to eliminate safety concerns and improve the experience of pedestrians, bikers and transit users.
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Berkeley City Council upholds enforcement of sidewalk regulations at regular meeting
Talks surrounding the affirmation of a Zoning Adjustments Board, or ZAB, approval of an administrative use permit for a project on 1444 Fifth St. and a proposed moratorium of the “Shared Sidewalk” policy dominated discussion at Berkeley City Council’s regular meeting May 28.
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Berkeley Fire Department behind on inspections, audit report reveals
The city audit found that BFD is understaffed and was using “unreliable” data to track property inspections, putting the city at risk for fire incidents.
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