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We have to take this very, very seriously, said Councilmember Marilyn Librers, who recalled that in the late 90s, tight budgets forced the city to shut down several programs and services. This polarized the community and impacted public trust. Tackling this issue now is critical to ensure we don't repeat that history.

The City Council unanimously approved a plan for a 312-foot-tall apartment tower, furthering Berkeley's move towards high-rise housing despite opposition.

The point of the pilot program is this is the time that we get feedback from the community, said Mayor Greg Bozzo. Our goal today is not to make this restrictive so that they can adapt.

The byelection to find a new councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park is set for Sept. 29, following the council's decision to replace Jennifer McKelvie.

We learned a lot, but I think now, getting the feedback and learning from the two years of pilot program, we still need to learn more how to meditate this issue.

"That parking lot looks like government doesn't exist. It just seems like a lot of delay," said Mayor Drew Combs regarding the deteriorated condition of lots 7 and 8.

"I think it's a good thing that Gilroy has moved to districts and done so with a map that is decent—I’ve seen a whole lot worse."

"I think it's not a bad idea to explore, maybe they are too fanciful. We don't know until we examine the possibilities."—Mayor Olivia Chow

Unite deals with thousands of negotiations every year. From the council side, the negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, with the government right at the heart of it.

According to city auditors, APD logged 75 million license plate scans in a year, leading to 165 arrests and 134 prosecutions, despite justice process delays.

"We advise that the posted agenda for today's meeting provides insufficient notice under the Brown Act for first consideration and adoption of an ordinance to increase the wages and health benefits for hotel and airport workers."

Koyama Lane states, "I know that we can and have to make different choices. We're a new City Council. I think it's really important that we come together and reaffirm the city's vows to Vision Zero, and make traffic safety a real priority."

When you post on social media, you represent that way, that means you think that way, said Payton during Tuesday's city council meeting.

Proclamations should reflect the diversity, contributions, and values of our entire city, not serve as a vehicle for political branding.

The city's Park and Recreation Department is seeking new funding solutions to address a $700 million maintenance backlog while expanding parkland without adequate resources.

"This is the first year that the city has faced a deficit, although city financial planners have predicted it for some time."