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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Berkeley City Council passes resolution to end single-family zoning

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Berkeley City Council passed a resolution to end exclusionary zoning and an ordinance that guarantees hazard pay for grocery store workers.

Berkeley community members crowded City Council’s regular virtual meeting Tuesday awaiting for the council’s resolution concerning single-family zoning, a point of contention among the community. 
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City

Thursday, February 18, 2021
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‘A new standard’: Berkeley City Council hears quadplex zoning proposal

On Thursday, Berkeley City Council heard a proposal to permit the construction of duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes in areas currently zoned exclusively for single-family homes in an effort to address the city’s “missing middle housing.”
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City Government

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma announces ‘impressive’ increases in affordable housing

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released data indicating “impressive” increases in affordable housing production around the state in 2020.
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City Government

Sunday, January 24, 2021
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Berkeley City Council holds special meeting on 2 land use appeals

Berkeley City Council held a special meeting Thursday evening to consider two appeals on land use decisions made by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, or LPC, and the Zoning Adjustments Board, or ZAB.
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Elections 2020

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Pro-tenant candidates leading race for Berkeley rent board

Candidates Leah Simon-Weisberg, Andy Kelley, Xavier Johnson, Dominique Walker and Mari Mendonca are leading the race for Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board as of press time, where they will work to regulate rent, provide tenants with protections and maintain affordable housing.
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City

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Berkeley City Council discusses gun violence, COVID-19 response

Berkeley City Council discussed gun violence, smoking regulations and the city’s COVID-19 response at its regular Tuesday meeting.
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City Government

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Berkeley City Council discusses city accessibility, UC Berkeley development

Berkeley City Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening to discuss a proposed “navigable cities” framework and UC Berkeley’s Long Range Development Plan, or LRDP.
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City

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Berkeley City Council discusses city’s Vision 2050 initiative in special meeting

Berkeley City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss recommendations from the city’s Vision 2050 task force on developing infrastructure.
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City Government

Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Berkeley City Council to discuss face mask citations, Willard Park encampment

Berkeley City Council will consider two public health and safety proposals at its first meeting back from its summer recess next Tuesday.
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City Government

Sunday, August 2, 2020
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Berkeley City Council adds rent control exemptions to November ballot

Berkeley City Council approved a ballot measure that, if passed, will prohibit landlords from evicting tenants for not paying rent during state or local emergencies, including the coronavirus pandemic.
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