Berkeley Public Eye

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Berkeley Public Eye (BPE) video recorded the July 17, 2024 Planning Commission (PC) meeting. The entire meeting can be viewed here ---> 

https://youtu.be/b9ax_uyMLWo?si=5cAk-tlt64mIXzs8

Our YouTube Channel where other meetings are recorded can be found here ---> 

https://www.youtube.com/@BerkeleyPublicEye2024

BPE is a citizens’ initiative to demonstrate that video recording PC meetings is an important aspect of government transparency. The only official public record that appears on the Berkeley Planning Commission website are action minutes, which only document motions made, the names of the makers and those who seconded the motions, and the votes. Only the number, and not the names of people speaking at public comment are recorded. 

The public has no idea what commissioners said—how they justified their votes—or who spoke at public comment, much less what they said. Given the significance of the Planning Commission’s actions, this is unacceptable. 

BPE has limited funds, and we request that the City of Berkeley, like many other cities, record these meetings. 

To view the Planning Commission meetings, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3j2PV7_G-orFEn4NG2OI2Q

BPE Team

7/30/2024