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Berkeley City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to take the first steps toward plans to stimulate and retain startups in the city. 

Berkeley City Council voted to repeal a 1970 ordinance that prohibits anyone from residing in a vehicle in city limits, as well as a 2019 ordinance that prohibits overnight parking of RVs or campers in their meeting on Tuesday.

The North Berkeley Senior Center opened on Aug. 29 after being delayed by the complications of COVID-19 since last spring. 

Berkeley City Council discussed potential ballot measures for the upcoming Nov. 8 election in a special meeting Wednesday morning.

Berkeley City Council discussed a proposed vacancy tax and problems with the city's website during Tuesday’s special and regular meetings.

Stefan Elgstrand, the legislative aide to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, announced his candidacy for the Rent Stabilization Board in a press release Monday.

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. 

ASUC officials and campus students made announcements about end-of-year events during Wednesday’s regular ASUC Senate meeting.