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Bike Route Review Paused as Plant Sale Set

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 18, 2026

Bike Route Review Paused as Plant Sale Set

Review of Berkley’s proposed bike route map has paused because of staff capacity and existing priorities; the initiative is expected to be considered during the city’s strategic planning process beginning in late summer or fall 2026. The committee also scheduled a native plant sale for September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center.

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Briefing

Aug 10, 2026

Board denies storage container variance

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied, 4-3, a request from Berkley Brasserie LLC at 3180 Coolidge Hwy. to place a 16-by-8-foot storage container in a side yard and less than 10 feet from another building.

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Briefing

Jul 29, 2026

Library Reports Strong Summer Program Turnout

The library reported that more than 400 people attended its Summer Kickoff event, while 115 adults joined the Berk It! Reading program on its first day. Non-print circulation also grew noticeably year over year.

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Corner-Lot Setback Changes Postponed

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to postpone a proposed zoning amendment on accessory-structure setbacks for corner lots. Staff will prepare a typical 40-by-110-foot lot diagram, assess a 24-foot garage, consider whether any reduced setback should apply only to garages, and identify existing examples if possible.

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Board approves higher Amazon investment limit

The board unanimously approved Boston Partners’ request to raise the maximum position limit for Amazon holdings above the current investment guidelines. It also discussed transferring approximately $345,000 from the portfolio’s cash account for fiscal year 2025-26 expenses, with about $50,000 more projected for the following year.

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Senior van service is highly used

The senior van program recorded 1,346 passengers, 560.5 service hours, and 5,163 miles in 2026. Because demand is high, residents are asked to call well in advance to confirm capacity.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Berkley Sets Garden Cleanup Locations

The committee scheduled its next cleanup for July 12 at the 12/Woodward bus stop and Senior Center Garden. It also approved plans to provide signs for each Adopt a Garden site and continue monthly email updates for participants.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Commission backs data center zoning rules

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend zoning amendments regulating where data centers may operate, their parking requirements, and related operating standards, including corrected daytime and nighttime sound limits.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Tree Board Reviews Tree Care Plans

The board will develop additional street-tree care guidance for residents and revisit the outreach plan in September. Two applications were received for board vacancies, with City Council interviews scheduled for July.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Library Board Recommends Two Vacancy Candidates

The board unanimously recommended Amanda Davies as its first-choice candidate and Bruce Corrigan-Salter as its second choice to fill a library board vacancy. Library circulation reached 211,918 with one month left in the fiscal year, and demand remained high for the library’s 10 hotspots.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Robina Plaza landscaping approved, lighting rebid

The DDA unanimously approved a $19,430 landscaping contract for Robina Plaza and rejected all festoon-lighting bids, directing staff to revise the project scope and seek new bids.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Variance Approved for Catalpa Drive Addition

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing a two-story rear addition at 1812 Catalpa Drive, reducing the required exterior side-yard setback by approximately 6 3/4 inches.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Adopt-a-Garden Signs and Updates Planned

The committee decided to finalize and order signs for each adopted garden and begin a monthly email newsletter for participants, with the first update planned for June.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

DDA Approves $539,000 Fiscal Year Budget

The Berkley Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the City Council-adopted 2026-27 budget, totaling about $539,000, despite clerical discrepancies in several revenue and expense categories. The board also unanimously approved a quotation for decorative concrete for the Robina Placemaking Project, whose concrete work may be delayed until July by a neighboring theatre’s water-line installation.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Library Board Approves Lost and Found Policy

The Library Board unanimously approved the library’s Lost and Found Policy. The city plans to spray-patch the library parking lot this summer, while full repair and repaving remain postponed until sufficient funds are available.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Committee Approves Native Plant Bed Spending

The committee authorized a member to negotiate and spend up to $1,600 on a native plant bed at the Community Center; installation is tentatively planned for June 3, 2026. The project has $1,848 in available credit.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

City Receives $12,500 Recreation Grant

Berkley received a $12,500 grant for a mobile recreation unit, with funds planned for branded tents and possibly a wet/dry slide for pop-up events in city parks. The board also discussed a potential batting cage project, tennis court resurfacing, and ongoing park improvements.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

DDA Delays Fiscal 2026-27 Budget Approval

The Berkley Downtown Development Authority unanimously postponed final approval of its 2026-27 budget until May 27 after finding a discrepancy between the approved and requested figures. The Board also extended a $3,200 facade grant for Buns 'N Patties and approved the general concept for the $209,000 Robina Placemaking Project, subject to updated cost and construction-timing information.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Berkley History Month Proclamation Passes

A proclamation declaring May Berkley History Month passed. The committee also prepared a scavenger hunt launching May 13, scheduled lectures for October and December, and unanimously approved changing the price of a Berkley Theater marquee ornament for the Art Bash.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Planning Commission Advances Zoning Changes

The commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of zoning changes covering project completion deadlines, parking, signs, commercial vehicles, development guarantees and sketch-plan discussions.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Tree Board Advances Street Tree Protections

The board assigned DPW to work with Community Development on updating the street tree ordinance and submitting a Tree Protection Plan; an update is expected at the next meeting. DPW is also preparing an urban forestry grant application due May 18.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Garden Cleanup Dates Set

The committee approved garden cleanup dates for Sunday, May 3, at the Senior Center and Sunday, May 31, at the Library. The Adopt a Garden program had seven applications, with registration open until April 30.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Board Approves Pension Invoice Payments

The board unanimously approved payment of invoices from Captrust, Loomis Sayles and Assured Partners, with four members voting yes and one absent. It also received and filed a fiduciary liability insurance renewal quote that matched the previous year's quote.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Library circulation increased by nearly 2,000

Berkley circulation increased by almost 2,000. The board also reviewed a draft lost and found policy, but the minutes do not record final approval.

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